if you’re turning in an F-104 you’re doing something wrong
but again, that aircraft is a Highly Skill requiring one that needs specific tactics to play well
SRAAM were buffed on the Tusk force update iirc. From ~1.5km to 3km max range.
No
Not possible, the missile explodes after 3km of flight time.
True, ~2.5km is the realistic launch range depending on target speed.
and F-104 is even worse.
You kinda need to turn to change direction.