1.Why I’m bringing this up**
I’ve been flying the Su-30SM a lot lately, and one major thing stands out: it doesn’t have MAW, while almost every new NATO jet gets it by default.
This isn’t about “buff Russia” or anything – I just want consistent logic.
If a jet has a missile warning system in real life, it should have it in the game. Simple as that.
- What the real jet is equipped with**
The Su-30SM2 is no longer a basic Flanker – it was heavily upgraded, and shares many features with the Su‑35S:
- AL‑41F‑1S engines** (same as Su‑35)
- Irbis-E radar** (from Su‑35)
- Khibiny ECM suite** – includes ECM, RWR, and MAW-like sensors
All signs point to it having at least basic MAW functionality, either optical or integrated into Khibiny systems, just like its Su‑35S sibling.
- Why it’s unfair compared to other nations
| Jet | MAW in-game? | MAW in real life? |
| ------------------------------- | ------------ | -------------------------------------- |
| Rafale, Typhoon, F-15EX, Gripen | ✅ | ✅ |
| Su‑35S | ✅ | ✅ |
| Su‑30SM2 | ❌ | ✅ (logically – same avionics as Su‑35) |
Other nations get full equipment from day one — Russia’s modern jets **shouldn’t be held back just for balancing reasons.
4. MAW isn’t overpowered – it’s just survival support
MAW doesn’t make you invincible. It:
- Simply warns you that a missile is coming (mostly IR ones)
- You still have to evade manually
- A bad pilot will die even with MAW — but a decent one has a fairer chance
Right now, flying without MAW at top tier feels like playing with one eye closed.
-5. What I’m asking for**
Gaijin should:
- Add MAW to the Su-30SM2 as part of its realistic equipment
- Stop holding back features just to “make the Su‑35 feel more special”
- Apply the same standards to all top-tier aircraft — if NATO gets MAW, so should Russia (when applicable)
This isn’t a game balance request — it’s a realism and consistency issue.
- Some links for reference (yes, it’s backed up)**
Feel free to discuss — just keep it respectful and based on facts.**
I’d really like to see fair implementation of features across the board.