What is needed before the addition of 5th gens in 2026

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Gamemode changes to implement EW and make the goal of adding 5th gens in 2026 possible:

We need maps at least 2x the size of current EC, with multiple airfields, AWACS, SAM sites, and ground battles. Instead of being just a team deathmatch players gain Faction Coins by destroying targets like SAMs, radar stations, and airfields. These coins are used to respawn or unlock better Loadout options, meaning you can’t just no brain. Every action contributes to your team’s victory or loss.
Goal is that one side slowly gains air superiority by completing objectives, not just farming kills. Long match duration and objectives like escort, SEAD, CAS, interception make the whole thing acc work with newer Planes etc.

What is needed in terms of planes and armament before 5th gens:

F-18 Super Hornet
F-16 V ( taiwanese MLU finally being accurate )
Euro Tranche 4
J-10c
J-15
Gripen E
F-15 with aesa
SU-35S

Missiles:
9x block 2
Asraam
Iris-t
R74m
Aam5
Pl10
Mica ir
Aim 120d/c8
Meteor (heavly nerfed or just leave it out (tho that could be problem for rafale) for r37m, aim174b, pl17 update at later date)
R77m
Pl15
Derby er

Anti Radation Missiles for each nations top tier planes

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F-35s will come into the game with AIM-120Cs and AIM-9Ms or 9X.
They are not the powercreep you are expecting, especially for arcade and realistic battles. Sim might be something else, but they can be bracketed in their own category irrelevant of the BR system.

Meteor and its equivalents should not come until at least a year after stealth jets are in the game.

F-18E Super Hornet will be a sad edition because it’ll be a sidegrade to F-18C. Far worse flight performance for 2 more missile stores.

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Gripen NG needs to be here before Gripen E