Recently in the new major update, Heavy Cavalry, I would like to mention a new CAS aircraft that have caught my attention: the the IA. 58 Pucara. But before I look into those vehicles, I want to start by addressing existing CAS planes, that in my opinion, are undertiered and should move up in BR.
Existing Strong CAS Aircraft
6.7-7.3 BR is a prime example of my statement. At this BR strong CAS planes like A2D-1, A1H and the MB 326K and MB-326B. Here is the suspended armament of these aircraft:
A2D-1 (7.0 GRB):
MB-326K (7.3 GRB):
MB-326B (6.7 GRB):
As you can see, these aircraft have a versatile loadout, with varying munitions. At such a low BR, SPAA’s have a low effectiveness of shooting down fast-flying aircraft, not to mention if the player is experienced, they will avoid contact with other planes and keep their speed high, making them virtually untouchable. Although I do not have access to K/D’s of these aircraft, I can most definitely say that in most matches I have played, the players using these aircraft often achieve a high number of kills while using them.
New Strong CAS Aircraft
In this update we received the IA. 58 Purcara; for Germany, placed at 4.7 BR.
A screenshot of the IA. 58 Purcara’s suspended armament.
My issue is that if the previously mentioned CAS aircraft are already performing well at a higher BR, then how well would a plane with virtually the same munition versatility and a relatively fast and manuverable airframe, for it’s BR, at a significantly lower BR, perform?