Reason:
Once competitive at its introduction in 2023, the Mirage 4000 has since been overtaken by the evolution of the meta. Its main strength remains its high payload of Magic II missiles, but this no longer compensates for its weaker avionics and overall capabilities.
In a meta dominated by Fox 3 missiles and BVR combat, it is at a clear disadvantage, lacking any credible medium- or long-range engagement options. Even with 8 Magic II missiles, it remains limited against better-equipped opponents.
Aircraft such as the Su-30 (13.3) and the F-15A (12.7) outperform it significantly in radar, weapon systems, and flight performance. Keeping the Mirage 4000 at 13.0 is therefore difficult to justify, and a BR of 12.7 would be more consistent for overall balance.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Reason: The large reshuffling of the 2.7-4.0 is the perfect time to address the completely anemic performance of the British 6pdr and OQF 75mm by giving them their historical APHE ammunition.
Rationale:
The Chaffee is a decent vehicle that deserved to go up to 4.0, but it should receive some small buffs to allow it to retain effectiveness in uptiers now that it will be consistently facing more well armored opponents. The rate of fire can be slightly improved to between that of the Sherman and Pz.IV, and it should be able to use T45 HVAP, much like the M4A2 at the same BR.
The addition of dual controls would allow the hull machine gunner to drive the vehicle when the driver is knocked-out. This is a completely historical feature, carried over from the M5A1 Stuart, and was present in all standard M24’s from beginning to end of production.
Reason:
Terrible maneuverability; increased difficulty in attacking due to the MG151’s reduced muzzle velocity; and worse climb performance than the P-51H and other aircraft of comparable class
Reason: The Vampire’s flight performance outside of Angle of Attack has no advantage over aircraft like the F9F’s, F.8 Meteor and especially the F-86A for example.
Venom FB.4
BR change: 8.7 → 8.0
Reason: Same as the Vampires but on a more extreme scale. Also there’s a lot of vehicles the Venom struggles with even at it’s BR and in the case of the F-104’s and the Su-7’s to a lesser extent which the Venoms do fight is basically impossible unless through a head on, lucky shot and/or the F-104/Su-7 not playing their aircraft properly.
Ki-67 Ko & Otsu
Should receive wing mounted bombs (2 60kgs, 2 100kgs, 2 250kgs and 2 500kgs) and wing mounted fuel pods
Reason: The Ki-67’s currently have a worse bombload than every other Japanese bomber previously, The Ki-21’s and 49’s for example have a larger bombload due to the omit ion of the wing mounted bombs. The addition of the wing mounted bombs will give the Ki-67’s more of a purpose in the game over to the previously mentioned bombers not only as a base bomber but also as a frontline bomber.
A-26B-10 & A-26B-50 Invader
Should receive Mk.13-6 Case Torpedoes
Reason: The fastest speed to launch the non-cased Mk.13’s is 205mph which is very close to staling speed for the Invader. Also the A-26B’s would be in service when the regular Mk.13’s are being phased out in favour of their Cased counterparts. Due to the higher maximum drop speed of the Mk.13-6 Case, it would give the Invaders more of a purpose against naval targets than currently with the non-cased Mk.13’s
