The F-117, literally, is the only jet in game designed to have IR shielding. Do you think IR stealth is literally just what temperature the engines run at? Do you think that’s even how this game determines that?
Nah, it’s currently one of the most annoying jets to fight in the game due to all the combined factors.
My opinion on the matter.
First, fix the FM.
Second, take the flares out.
Now you can pick either stay with 9E and play 9,7 (because it won’t be for more), or reduce it to 9B and get it 9,3 .Same with the event US F-5A.
F-5A was practically hard equivalent to MiG 19s and in the game because of the buffs we talk about it like it’s a superplane.
Now, imagine this.
With the addition of a premium NF-5A … do you know what a NF-5A is?
It’s an F-5A with better avionics, leading edge slats and better engines…
So , is it a 10,7 like the other F-5As (except the one 5A(G) with 9Ls which is 11.0 because of the missiles) ?
I don’t think gaijin will hit one of the most popular and profitable premium planes with a (historical) nerf hammer like deleting the F-5C’s flares, overperforming FM, fake engine heat signature and upgraded sidewinders all at once.
More than likely they’ll leave it alone or buff the plane.
Ir missiles can lock the F-117 from further than most planes.
Not really. F-5s are actually really easy to fight from my experience.