Yes, I know there was some upgrade packages for it that updated the radar and stuff but the issue with those is that (off the top of my head) they add AMRAAM capability… which is not exactly fitting of where I envision it to be lol
So real actually I just like imagining they might future plan for decompression that may or may not happen
Sadly, Tiger Century aircraft hasn’t actually done anything. Majority of this stuff is conceptual, with really nothing to show for it
No modifications like this for the F-5E IRL actually exist, unfortunately.
The few that have something similar only have wiring/compatibility with Python III and IV underwing, but no Sidewinders afaik
Dang it Tiger Century
Plus honestly it’s not like they’d apply this upgrade to USAF/USN F-5s because they’re all being phased out
I remember the AIM-9L being much more flare resistant in the past (you had to cut afterburner and flare) and then at some point it was nerfed so it became flare hungry, no cutting of AB necessary for most aircraft.
Is there a historical basis for this, or just gameplay?
The USN’s F-5Ns are being upgraded to similar standards as Tactical Air Support’s F-5ATs, same with the Marine Corps’. They just don’t need those additional Sidewinders underwing, since radar/IRST is more of the threat that needs to be replicated
Just gameplay, IIRC all US missiles that have solid state electronics should be extremely hard, if not impossible, to flare off if you stay on the afterburner from rear aspect.