My name is KLBR-R16-04, and I am writing to request the restoration of historically accurate armament for the Yak-38 and Yak-38M aircraft in War Thunder. It is crucial for these aircraft to reflect their historical design and performance standards to enhance the game’s authenticity and historical accuracy.
Requested Upgrades:
Integration of R-60M Missiles: The R-60M, an improved version of the R-60, was intended to enhance the Yak-38/Yak-38M’s air-to-air combat capabilities. Adding R-60M missiles will align the aircraft with its historically planned performance.
Incorporation of X-25MR Missiles: The X-25MR, a precision-guided missile, was historically planned for the Yak-38M to improve its capability to engage ground targets accurately. Including X-25MR missiles will ensure the aircraft meets its historical design specifications.
Historically, the Yak-38 was designed with the following armament options:
Additional Equipment: ASP-PFD-21 sight, Delta-NG2 guidance equipment, Active jamming station.
Restoring these historically accurate armaments will greatly improve the representation of the Yak-38 and Yak-38M in War Thunder, providing a more realistic and historically faithful depiction of these aircraft.
Or is it better when its missiles are as bad as they can get? 9.7, like the premium Harrier for the USA, since it doesn’t have flares but at least will have somewhat decent missiles, whereas the Harrier has both missiles and flares.
and, 9.0 with 4x R-60M would be broken, totally OP. anything below 10.0 would be insane and make the entire decompress completely pointless. How is something like the Javelin or Hunter F1 meant to do anything vs a 30G all aspect missile with no flares. Even 9.7s like the Hunter F6 are DOA vs the Su-25s and A-10s and you want the Yak-38 to be a a lower BR than it with the same missiles
The problem is that historically, the Yak-38 was equipped with this armament, and since our dear developers are committed to historical accuracy, they should add the R-60M. As for this aircraft, the Hunter is faster and generally has a normal battle rating.
How is it relevant to have a lower battle rating? The Yak-38 is currently at 9.3. I’m suggesting adding the R-60M missiles and increasing the battle rating to 9.7. Are you even reading what I’m proposing?
Loadout options are always a balancing decision and not a historical accuracy thing. Thats why the Tornado F3 Late doesnt have ASRAAM. or the Tornado F3 doesnt have Aim-9M. or the Sea Harrier FRS1 (SQV) doesnt have Aim-9Ms.
Heck, even weapons we do have arent modeled accurately for the sake of balance like Red Tops and SRAAMs
The Harrier, unlike the Yak, has better flight performance and equipment. As for the Yak, yes, 9.7 or 10.0 is quite reasonable, although 9.7 is preferable because it is more challenging to master. It has worse engines, good missiles but lacks flares, and its ECM is less effective. Despite all this, the Yak would be better balanced and historically accurate at 9.7.
Once again addressing the battle rating issue, 9.7 for the Yak-38 is indeed deserved. This aircraft lacks flares, performs poorly due to weak engines, and is easily shot down because of ineffective ECM. Adding R-60M missiles would allow the Yak-38 to survive longer in battle, compensating for the absence of flares and the poor performance of its ECM. It cannot maneuver as well as the Harrier, which has better equipment, more powerful engines, and overall superior performance in every aspect.
Therefore, adding R-60M and increasing the battle rating to 9.7 would provide a more accurate representation of its combat capabilities and improve game balance.
