It already had HMD on release
It also had only 35 flares instead of the current 52
And the Flight model also wasn’t as busted
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France is also next in line to get a rank 8 premium, like some other countries. Seeing how well the F1C is selling, I have no doubt the new premium will too.
My money is on a dutch plane.
I belive so too, I was almost sure an F16 was the choice, but since it got added as a squad I guess they had something else in mind.
Edit: nvm I just remembered the F16 is from Belgium lmao
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either the next update or the december update. if i had to guess they will probably add T4 eft , su35 , gripen E. ( + ARMs , maybe ECM)
Ah and there we have the answer on why the Rafale is not getting nerfed
Not really, all 12.0 Leos 2s use the dm53 but theyre still unique vehicles.
Air grind is vastly faster than ground.
where there is a will there’s a way
Spanish F18 for France to complete the copy and paste slop? /s
Kuwaitian F18 for Israel and Malaysian for Japan and we can all channel our inner Maverick on the commies.
2A4 can use DM33 but it doesn’t.
M1 Abrams can use M900 but it doesn’t.
Just a few examples of Gaijin reducing vehicle’s capabilities for balance.
Even with that, Rafale has almost the same amount of games as certain 122s despite latter ones being years older. Ground is also played more than Air on average.
Even with those, the rafale will have MICA IR
Yes, it’s impossible to power creep the Rafale without creating more double standards and favoritism, this time going against the plane in question.
I mean they do the same with planes where they dont introduce certain missiles to balance it out which is a better way to nerf a vehicle for balance than unhistorically changing aspects about the vehicle itself.
True but the Christian II was only introduced in 2024 and the speed difference between premium grinding air and ground is still massive.
adding IIR will literally widen the gap. rafale will be much more op compared to the rest. what other jet gets 8x mica ir equivalents that outrange every other IIR missile ?
The Main issue Is that they kept buffing It while every statistic showed it was curbstomping the entire competition, and It Just kept getting stronger every update.
All while every one else kept being ignored
The russians most likely, via R27ET with improved range and seeker
The problem is, DM33 and the likes are already present at 10.7 but 2A4 still doesn’t have it.
On the other hand, things like IIR missiles still aren’t in the game because the game isn’t ready for those and gameplay would suffer greatly, even if all nations receive their version.
Yes it is but Rafale is still played disproportionally too much.
No wonder as that thing is a mix of favoritism and fictional stats.
And the 2A4 frankly doesnt need it. Im not talking about IIR necessarily stuff like missing R73s on the Mig 29 is more in the same realm as missing rounds.
Compared to other minor tree planes absolutely and itll only get worse over time.
Favoritism yes not so sure about the second part.
That’s your own opinion.
I’m just telling you how things are often withheld for different reasons.
IR seeker found on Hammer should only be able to get TRACK lock at like ~1.5km away from the target.
And KH38 IR seeker shouldnt exist ingame
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