I’ve been trying to figure out how to key bind radar missiles for the f4 on console but have been unable to figure out how to do it. Is there a way to key bind it so that it works kinda like Ace combat7 where one button can FIRE both IR and Radar (I don’t mean lock just fire the missile)I cant use the sticks being pressed down as keybinds because I use them for rudder controls
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This is a really long read im so so sorry. War thunder is a tad more complicated, I’ve done a bit of research for you to make this accurate enough for War Thunder.
There is in game tutorials if this melts your brain like it did mine at first.
the way both FOX 1 (SARH) and Fox 3 (ARH) are both fired is the same despite being different in how you use them.
- Select the missile you want to fire
. - Aquire a radar lock on your target.
this can be done by setting a bind for “lock Radar/IRST on target” I use the “N” key but it is personal preference
bind option in the settings
How a successful radar lock will look, a green square will tell you the range, direction and speed deviation
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3.arm the missile like you would a FOX 2 (IR), when there are two red circles you have a high chance of a hit unless the target uses chaff countermeasure, multipath or notching.
You can instantly fire as either radar missiles after a radar lock as a scare tactic or if its a FOX 3, you can volley them incredibly long ranges without an instant lock.
how a radar missile lock looks as it is getting close to ideal range
Two full circles for optimal firing
Fire and hope you hit
Additional information
Some FOX 2 missiles can slave to a radar lock, telling them where specifically to look to gain a heat-seeking lock, this can be useful for when the sun is messing with non-IRRCM resistant missiles
constantly scanning with a radar means you can see enemies from beyond eye range, but it will also tell them where you are if they have an RWS (radar warning system). Depending on the RWS it can tell what radar ping type its receiving and sometimes what aircraft type that radar is on. Id say its best to turn your radar off and then use your “lock Radar/IRST on target” key to get a quick lock to fire a missile, only giving yourself away when its too late for your target
Basic
more complex
advanced
What does FOX 1, 2 and 3 even mean?
Fox is a codeword for “air-to-air missiles”
Fox 1 refers to Semi-active Radar homing (SARH) missiles. The missile only knows where it is and where it needs to go as long as your radar and missile has direct line of sight with the target. this includes Aim 7 sparrow and Skyflash. Firing only one at a time is advised
Fox 2 is your traditional Infrared-seeking (IR/heat seeking) missile, it locks onto the thermal signature of an aircraft engine to gain a lock, this is why flares can distract them as flares give out more IR radiation.
These are your “Fire and Forget” missiles, you can turn away into safety and your missile will know where to go as long as it has its own line of sight. This includes SRAAM, AIM9 sidewinder and R73. Fire as many as necessary.
Fox 3 is your Active radar homing (ARH) missile.
They have their own Radar onboard and have very long potential ranges. They still keep SARH capabilities like FOX 1 but can track a target by themselves
ARH acts like a FOX 2 but it’s using radar and not heat, ARH is also fire and forget. Which mode the missile is currently in will be indicated by a dashed line for SARH or a full line for ARH mode, when the missile knows where it is and where the target is it switches into ARH on its own, this is when you can turn and retreat. You can fire multiple at a time, at different targets, without interference with each other (this is why they are nicknamed SPAAMRAAMs as you can spam all of them at once, land and resupply fast)
This is your AMRAAM, R77 and R-Darter
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SARH mode
ARH mode (automatically goes into this mode)
I hope this helps you out
Any corrections from replies I will ammend.
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I hope this doesn’t scare lil bro off of war thunder.
Perfect for me too thanks… I’m just getting into SARH’s and they aren’t to hard really, but there’s a few little tips will help.
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I find SARH the most challenging to use for how I play. I like to fly ridiculously low to the ground and as fast as possible at all times, only climbing to go over trees or to attack an enemy. Radars don’t work when you hug the ground so FOX 1s require me to go against my instincts of ultra-low flight for a few vulnerable and valuable seconds and is the second biggest reason why I die in F4 Phantoms, first being that they suck to fly.
Carrying mostly FOX 3 with two emergency FOX 2 is what I look for in a plane I want to fly in top tier. Its why I’m looking forward to unlocking the Gripen as I’m close after spading the GR7 and FA2.
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Thanks for the tip - I’m nowhere near top tier - slowly grinding up all the trees in all the branches pretty much simultaneously is slow but keeps me grounded (sic) :)
HOW LONG HAVE YOU PLAYED THIS GAME!!! AND WHY IS IT ALL ARCADE??? MY BRAIN HURTS SO MUCH JUST COMPREHENDING THE THOUSANDS OF HOURS IN ARCADE AIR MY GOD
8 and a bit years, it isn’t, and because I enjoy it.
Why are you shouting?
Sorry you aren’t capable to comprehending that other people are different from you - hope you get over that some time.
sheer shock that you havent reached top tier when you’ve got that many games.
all of that in arcade?? how can you tolerate planes in arcade its so janky
Try clicking on the Realistic tab too… it is about 90% arcade, maybe more.
Like I said - I’ve been working on EVERY NATION, ALL 3 MODES, simultaneously.
And get over yourself you arrogant prick - you remind me of the a-hole in the first game of ARB I played 7 or 8 years ago who told me to “f**k of back to your shitty arcade you loser”!
Bugger it - thanks for the tip - but I don’t need your toxic bigotry - added to ignore.
im just stunned that someone can play a game for eight years straight and it be arcade I genuinely find AAB nausiating and AGB is a hud mess… I’m not being rude I’m impressed
:-(
helpful info thanks
lol
im sorry?
bro send me that dumb stuff on discord not on forums, mods will execute you
i know him ignore him
oh lol
hush up lil bro