Currently, there are already three Mirage F1C variants in the game: the standard Mirage F1C in the tech tree, the premium clone Mirage F1C-200, and the Mirage F1CT equipped with an advanced RWR. These three aircraft are remarkably similar—all placed at BR 12.0 with identical armament configurations—which makes them feel overly homogeneous.
Why not introduce a lower-BR Mirage F1 variant to the French tech tree that excludes the Magic II missile and retains only the Magic I, Super 530F, and R530 as its air-to-air loadout? Such a change would serve two purposes: first, it would provide French Air Force players with more diverse gameplay options; second, it would help bridge the significant BR gap between the 10.7 Mirage IIIE and the 12.0 Mirage F1C.
Potential candidates for this role include the two-seat Mirage F1B, the Spanish Air Force’s Mirage F1CE, the Hellenic Air Force’s Mirage F1CG, or the Iraqi Air Force’s Mirage F1C—all of which historically operated without the Magic II, instead, they could carry Magic I or AIM-9Ps. These variants could be introduced as tech tree vehicles, event rewards, premium aircraft, or squadron vehicles, positioned at BR 11.0 or 11.3.
A Mirage F1 variant without Magic II would offer gameplay dynamics similar to the JA37C or J-8B: relying on medium-range radar missiles and close-range dogfighting rather than top-tier IR missiles. This would create a distinctive and strategically rewarding playstyle, making it a compelling addition to the French lineup.
