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...reatest advantage. The La-200 can outrun every jet at its BR and even some jets at higher BRs. At the beginning of a match try to gather speed as soon as p

...sistance"]]. The Yak-23 is a weird jet at its BR. Compared to other common jets like the MiG-15bis or the A-4E Skyhawk, the Yak-23 has the airframe of a pr ...ust-to-weight ratio, making it one of the best accelerating (and climbing) jets in War Thunder. The Yak-23 is not only a good bomber hunter but also an exc

...most props it may face and it can put a considerable fight against earlier jets. Compared to its German and British counterparts, it outperforms them by a ...own with relative ease, as well as being able to dodge incoming attacks by jets. It has a good climb rate which also gives it an option to put up a fight a

As with most early jets, the acceleration is sub-par, so Compressor and Engine should be focused on ...l surfaces begin to stiffen, any lower and you risk stalling out first, as jets with higher BR generally have a better thrust-to-weight ratio.

...a pilot is doing well in the F-80, they're ready to move to higher-ranked jets. Never give up your speed: it is the plane's insurance. Only trade it for t As with most early jets, the acceleration is sub-par, so Compressor and Engine should be focused on

...e field, the F-84B has enough speed and manoeuvrability to take on fighter jets. The centerline six M3 machine guns concentrate enough lead into one spot t * Worst manoeuvrability of any early tier jets

...is a good plane for players to get used to the much faster speeds of later jets. ...fighter, it's more of a support plane despite being a Sabre. All top rank jets are a threat. All of them have better performance overall especially in acc

...e fastest aircraft at its BR and it is more than capable of fighting early jets, preferably using [[Boom & Zoom|Boom and Zoom]] or [[Boom & Run|Boom and Ru

* It doesn't see jets as often as the F8F-1B

...ration, it is sight of fear for the foe's eye. Most of its enemies will be jets and they will shiver as the Bearcat faces them with a 2 km altitude and spe ...The tactics against them will become far more prevalent when facing later jets in uptiers. The Bearcat faces little danger from the Arado, as it has no of

...ft with the air target belt. Overall, this jet is one of the best early US jets; its BR coupled with its very good performance make it a very pleasant airc ...3 km/h. The Banshee is significantly faster than the F-80C and slower than jets from other nations, the Yak-30, M.D.452, J29 or export versions of the F-84

...e, as they will reduce performance considerably- also, due to the high BR, jets will exist and will intercept you before you are halfway to your bombing ta

* Large fuel capacity in comparison with other fighter jets

...ews found the plane to be quite good and reliable: however, new supersonic jets quickly made the Cougar obsolete and its service was cut short. Some F9Fs w * Cannot outrun most jets faced in an uptier

...ave a massive advantage they can exploit against you to easily defeat you. Jets, especially the [[Me 262 A-1a|Me 262]], have speed, energy retention and he * Matchmaker allows it to face jets

* Can turn better than some other jets while it has energy

...ts, so climbing to a very high altitude sometime wouldn't work because the jets will be able to catch up quickly. The "hit and run" tactic is very risky, b From here, the enemy jets' behavior will decide if this tactic will work or not. Typically, the enemy

* High acceleration provides enough speed to outrun most pre-Korean War jets * Slower than half enemy jets it faces

...o means you can quickly return to the airfield and rearm compared to other jets at this BR, like the [[Me 163 B|Me 163]]. * Outruns all pre Korean war jets

...is catching it. Diving from higher altitudes is a tactic that leaves even jets helpless at times, and as such you can apply this to the jet-like Tempest i

...t and diving great. Manoeuvrability is quite bad, it is comparable to some jets like the F-80, at low and medium speed it will not be able to win any dogfi * Very fast, can catch a number of jets

...enemy territory and early on better than any other aircraft (excluding the jets). It also has a 4,000 lb payload with a variety of load-outs, making it ver

...reme manoeuvres can break the wings so push it. Conversely don't chase top jets, get altitude, let them come to you (they will). High closing speeds requir * Unfavourable armament ballistics for fighting jets

...you will have to take into account. However, it may struggle against other jets that have superior speed and manoeuvrability. The armament is what makes th ...hter, the 'Schwalbe' is not nimble, but neither are other first-generation jets. Compared to them, the Me 262 is actually quite agile and possesses a speed

* Very good climb rate against all jets * Better acceleration than most jets at its BR, accelerating more than any other Sabre in game

* Slow in comparison to other jets it may encounter

Rocket boost should either be saved to compete against post-war jets or be used immediately to propel oneself up to 6,000 m before the hostile f ...these machines will be on or even above the Me 262 C upon contact. Hostile jets though will again not be on a similar energy state, making them on the firs

...stracted targets and being able to fight back against even some supersonic jets in close-in dogfights.

...are no-brainers. Everything that improves acceleration is a must for early jets. Wings repair is superior to new cannons, the stock MG 151 does not overhea ...5 jets. However, when compared to the 30 mm MK 108s found on other German jets, its cannons have acceptable muzzle velocity, though this will remain a pro

...kly in turns, and terrible acceleration, especially when compared to other jets. ...r stalling in the air is a dangerous plane. Especially watch out for other jets that have better climbing ability and speed than the He 162 A-1.

...cellent lift will allow it to climb much more efficiently than other early jets with noticeably less energy loss. Though, be sure to avoid prolonged dogfig ...Horten's literal downfall; the weight. Its acceleration is awful, even for jets. But the energy retention is great and climb acceptable. With that in mind

...ion of the "Pulkzerstörer" which is due to the design of all ''Schwalbe'' jets just short of awful. The remaining upgrades can be chosen at leisure. The c Compared to other fighter-jets, the "Pulkzerstörer" has an extraordinarily long-range hitting power. A lo

...irtually the same as used by the Fw 190 series and also works on all early jets ([[Meteor F Mk 3|Meteor F.3]], [[F-80A-5|P-80]], [[MiG-9]], [[F2H-2|F2H]], ...y in matches like these, as a single 262 bears little threat to Korean War jets.

...nd climb towards the battlefield, and try to maintain altitude above other jets. Once you're reasonably high, pick vulnerable targets and dive in for a pas

...than capable of downing any aircraft it faces, even some first-generation jets such as the [[Meteor_F_Mk 3|Meteor F. Mk.3]] and the [[F-80A-5|F-80A-5]].

...duced in [[Update 1.31]]. The Yak-15 suffers from the poor engine in early jets. This, and the fact that it usually fights late prop fighters with very pow ...his allows the Yak-15 to outperform even the best-turning first-generation jets such as the [[Ho 229 V3|Ho 299]] and the [[Vampire FB 5|Vampire]](s), as lo

...s. This facet often proves an indispensable one, as other first generation jets will not be able to maintain a tight enough turn circle.

...top speed and horrible compression at high speeds compared to contemporary jets, giving the Yak-15s their biggest disadvantage: high speed engagement. One ...me. This facet often proves an indispensable one as other first-generation jets will not be able to maintain a tight enough turn circle.

...ith Mikoyan-Gurevich after the limited success of the Yak-23 and all their jets using the Yak-3 fuselage. The Yak-30 was a completely new design based on t ...t or in rare cases, rip their wings off. A good tactic for engaging faster jets is to let them get onto your tail before baiting them into a turn. continue

...bojet engines, it suffers from the same disadvantages as most early Soviet jets: Terrible acceleration, subpar manoeuvrability, and the tricky low velocity ...ne was developed in both Germany and Great Britain and began the prototype jets of the day. In the early 1940s test aircraft now flew built by Gloster, Hei

...994 km/h at 9,000 m, it makes the plane's speed very comparable with other jets at a similar battle rating. The climb rate is very high: with full fuel tan * Quite good turn rate compared to other subsonic jets

...an to abandon machine guns or cannons for a time in favour of arming their jets with rockets and missiles.

...rform this job a lot better. One must be wary of second generation fighter jets especially when uptiered, as those will often decimate the MiG-9 Late in en ...ne was developed in both Germany and Great Britain and began the prototype jets of the day. In the early 1940s test aircraft now flew built by Gloster, Hei

...stracted targets and being able to fight back against even some supersonic jets in close-in dogfights. All in all, the MiG-15bis is a great upgrade over th ...increased by 26 km/h to 1,076 km/h, still marginally lower than many other jets like for example the F-86 series.

...r 40 km/h higher than the MiG-15, that makes it very comparable with other jets like the F-86F series.

...[[Update 1.39]], is a special jet that lies somewhere in the middle of the jets at its tier due to its wings being incredibly weak for the engine it posses ...almost any American jet you face. You are light, as with almost all Soviet jets you are much lighter than your American counterparts and will always win a

...s to its poor characteristics. The Po-2 is about nine times as slow as the jets, and its maximum speed is one-third of a good amount of its opponents at BR ...h the right tactics. You should always fly low in jet battles because most jets will not waste their altitude and energy on a Po-2 flying at treetop level.

...turrets. One must be wary when flying the Tu-4 however, as it often faces jets and early air-to-air missiles at its tier which can easily dispatch it. But ...asy to hit, and as mentioned above, especially when the opponents could be jets.

* Matchmaking pits the Tu-2S against jets and late/post war props

...eleration when below 5,000 m (16,400 ft), it's even better than some early jets

...ere they would have a second life before they were finally all replaced by jets.

...'''{{Specs|name}}''', introduced in [[Update 1.39]], is one of the rarest jets in the game, as it was only made available in limited time periods on 2 occ ...y weak wings, and they will likely snap if you attempt to turn fight other jets at high speed. However, if it needs to turn, it can hold its energy for an

Against jets, the tactics are reversed. Jets are faster and heavier, thus shallow angles should be avoided. Steep angle Few exceptions against jets should be made. The Ho 229 will out turn the Tempest II, but upwards spiral

...Hispano cannons make taking shots relatively simple. However, as with all jets, particular attention must be paid to ensure that the Vampire is not left l ...incredibly well. In fact, a good analogy to flying the Vampire is fighting jets in propeller aircraft.

...] in level flight. Therefore, speed alone cannot be relied on for fighting jets.

...storm"]], the Hunter F.1 is a drastic departure from the playstyles of the jets and props that precede it. Its calling card is its high top speed, coupled ...the Hunter needs to keep 920 km/h TAS, it is better in comparison to other jets without an afterburner like a F-86F or MiG-17.

...arget after an attack. While turn fighting is not generally recommended in jets the Meteor F Mk 4 G.41F (like all meteors) does have very good manoeuvrabil

* Is an excellent vehicle to go against jets with * Mostly faces jets

...ut 5,000 m. They also have very little ammunition and low speeds. American jets are the biggest issue: your best bet is to bait them into turnfighting or l * From time to time, pitted against jets which can be tricky to outmanoeuvre

....4]]. It should be noted that the Meteor will not outrun most of the enemy jets encountered at its br unlike the Swift F.1. The pilot should maintain energ

...few. The Firefly would ultimately bow out of service well into the age of jets to be replaced with this new breed of naval aircraft and another Fairey des

...nt line service. However, with a long list of complications with operating jets from aircraft carriers still to be overcome, the Fleet Air Arm continued to

...ns prove to be lacking when compared to the nose-mounted armament of other jets

...e the [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG-15]] will be able to catch you up. Be aware of jets like [[Sea Hawk Mk.100]] as they have air-to-air missiles which will catch ...most planes will not be able to chase you. Do not attempt to outrun enemy jets when uptiered as aircraft like [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG-15]] will catch you ea

...ters. Common threats for the Hornet are the P-51H, the Bf 109 K, and early jets such as the F-80C and F-2H Banshee. The Hornet starts with an air defence f

* Slower than most fighters, which means you will be caught up by all jets that chase you ...ts will be running to a base, bombing the base and ending up dead by enemy jets.

...challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival i ...s battle rating presents the potential challenge of flying against fighter jets, against which N1K pilots will have to use their high sustained rate of cli

...challenging aircraft to master. It has superior manoeuvrability over early jets, but they have a significant speed advantage. The only jet that can rival i ...its excellent handling at medium speeds and shred the previously mentioned jets if their pilots are foolish enough to try and turn-fight. The one exception

...ate for its BR, as well as climb rate, and low top speed compared to later jets. The pilot is quite heavily protected from the front and rear by both armou * Slow if compared to later jets

...on low-energy fighters with your guns. One advantage the F-86 has over the jets of other nations is the large ammo count of its 6 x .50 cals (1,800) althou * This plane can match up against higher tier jets with afterburner and air-to-air missiles, like MiG-21s, Harriers etc.

...fighters with your guns or the AIM-9B. One advantage the F-86 has over the jets of other nations is the large ammo count of its 6 x .50 cals (1,800), altho ...aircraft since the Sabre was slated for replacement by supersonic fighter jets. Still, with the production of the F-86F-35-NA having been wound down in Au

* Can face jets in an up-tier, for example He-162

...raft with powerful armament, it mainly sees tier V and on occasion tier VI jets. It isn't uncommon to start seeing AAMs here but as a rocket, it has an alm

...own. Once all the props are down, look for furballs and/or ground-pounding jets. Swoop down on these people and destroy them. When jumped by a jet, there a

...tion on them as they zoom away. Be cautious though, the late war props and jets that you will face at this BR can often out climb you if they had the energ

...e fighter in all game modes. Due to its lacklustre acceleration, like many jets, gaining airspeed as early as possible is crucial. Once the R2Y2 pilot lose ...s a great climber, and has a low stall speed. It can turn better than many jets it faces as well. Needless to say, if an enemy is on the jet's six, the R2Y

* Frequently faces prop aircraft and early jets ...es mounted in pods under the wings (as was the case with most contemporary jets at the time) the V2 featured the engines mounted within the fuselage and th

...at all speeds. Use this advantage to turnfight your opponents if they are jets! If that isn't your style, you don't need to worry. The R2Y2 has a great se * Frequently faces prop aircraft and early jets

* Can face early jets

...the [[P-51D-5|P-51D]] and [[MiG-9]], yet severely lighter than most other jets and losing about one and a half tonnes compared to the Sabre A. ...especially as the Gina only has four guns unlike all other Browning armed jets.

...the [[P-51D-5|P-51D]] and [[MiG-9]], yet severely lighter than most other jets and losing about one and a half tonnes compared to the Sabre A. ...especially as the Gina only has four guns unlike all other Browning armed jets. No matter how you turn it, the armament is only manageable with skill and

..."I 4 del Getto Tonante", then known to the public often as the Thundering Jets, which performed until mid-1956. In September 1955, the 101°Gruppo took pa ...entify the Group by the Red Lighting, the F-84G-21-RE is one of best early jets you can find, the plane has a good primary armament formed by six [[M3 Brow

...ers. For instance, it has a slow acceleration, even when compared to other jets, but it has a very good top speed and energy retention below 700 km/h thank

...French tech tree and serves as a good indicator of upcoming native French jets. ...below 600 km/h; while the top speed and acceleration is not comparable to jets like the Su-11 and Meteor NF.13, its good handling compensates the that lac

This aircraft is the first of the French jets to use 30 mm DEFA canons, which are (as of Update 1.95) the best 30 mm guns

...e field, the F-84G has enough speed and manoeuvrability to take on fighter jets. The centerline six M3 machine guns concentrate enough lead into one spot t

In a downtier, jets such as the [[CL-13A Mk 5|CL-13]], [[MiG-15bis]], [[MiG-17]] etc should be ...-9B]] Sidewinder. In addition, the introduction of powerful, high-climbing jets like the [[AV-8C]] and [[Harrier GR.1]], mean that it is now impossible to

...t ordinary anti-aircraft guns are unable to engage the new aircraft age of jets. Thus, the M42 was to be retired in 1963 and replaced by the HAWK surface-t

...r sufficient. To improve on this, the 20 mm Vulcan cannon used on American jets was utilized as the basis of the new short-range air defence gun, modified ...the M163 is perfect for protecting these common bombing targets from enemy jets and helicopters. When paired with these tanks, the M163 should play more re

...our guns or the AIM-9B. One advantage the {{Specs|pseudonym}} has over the jets of other nations is the large ammo count of its 6 x .50 cals (1,800) althou ...aircraft since the Sabre was slated for replacement by supersonic fighter jets, but with the production of the F-86F-35-NA having been wound down in Augus

...t low-flying aircraft or helicopters. However, it is not effective against jets. It is recommended to use this machine gun against lightly armoured ground

...radar. The reliance on radar has been due to the increased proficiency of jets, which makes an estimation of distance and speed a very difficult process. ...the ZSU-57-2's performance among the newer aircraft technology along with jets causes the ZSU-57-2 to be considered unsatisfactory and obsolete by the ear

...ckings at most distances due to the wide spread of the 23mm river, but 9.0 jets are trickier to hit, even at medium ranges, so the more of an element of su ...verse means that you should be able to target and destroy even the fastest jets.

...r elevation, making it less efficient in use against low-flying high-speed jets, but still deadly to slower attackers and helicopters.

...'s very convenient for firing at moving targets, including light tanks and jets, as the two separate autocannons increase the probability of a hit. It may

...its propellers on becomes an extremely visible target, even from afar. The jets of water extend over 5 times the length of the tank behind it, reaching nea

.... One thing to keep in mind is with this vehicle you are hunting jets and jets suffer much heavier stress from the speed they employ. This heavier stress

...he [[Me 262 A-1a|Me 262]], proved problematic as their fast speed gave the jets only a small sliver of time from approaching the target to having to diseng

The NS-23 is a 23 mm autocannon which can be found on some Russian props and jets.

...t autocannon. A larger than average cannon, usually complemented on Soviet jets with 23 mm autocannons, the N-37 gives a stronger punch that can help relia

...de Havilland [[Vampire (Family)|Vampire]] and [[Venom FB.4|Venom]] fighter jets, English Electric [[Canberra (Family)|Canberra]] jet bomber, [[Sea Hawk FGA

* Not suitable gun for higher tiers, especially against jets

...ad a radar and a rangefinder for target tracking, in the era of supersonic jets, the S-60 was soon phrased out in favor for SAMs; although later experience

...found in most ammo belts, it is an excellent anti-air weapon, even against jets. It is also capable of disabling tracks in a very short amount of time.

'''Jets only:''' '''(JETS ONLY)'''

...switching to MEC, but can be changed to manual control by a button toggle. Jets do not use radiator control. ...planes use a fixed pitch propeller, allowing no manual prop pitch control. Jets also do not use propeller pitch. Automatic constant speed systems are often

* Amazing dogfighter, outmanoeuvring jets in almost any situation

...overall smooth operator and can be very competitive even when facing early jets. * Can face early jets (SB), which pose a huge challenge because of their high speeds

...ke APFSDS) and CE (chemical energy penetrators also known as super plastic jets seen in HEAT warheads). When facing KE, this air layer helps fracture the r

...swivel, and when enemies start air battles be prepared to react very soon; jets can reach the battle in seconds. Try to fire as soon as the enemy reaches w

* WEP boost for all jets in Arcade Battles has been reduced from 10% to 5%, except for the Yak-15 an

* La (all models except jets) - Refined the fuselage polar and tail assembly (exchange rate stability wa Changes in the operation of modification “new boosters” in jets for the following aircraft:

* Igla AAMs are flare and IRCM resistant, good against unaware enemy jets

...touches, but an agile opponent can dodge its fire. It is difficult to hit jets with it unless they linger in a head-on. Even in helicopter dogfights, the

...base R-60 once unlocked. "Aphids" are highly useful for dealing with enemy jets and other helicopters, allowing the Mi-24 to fulfill some SPAA or air super

...ical in the Korean War, once again being heavily used for ground attack as jets now ruled the skies. Mustangs do not account for any unique combat record,

...be attempted, but given the presence of AIM-54s and 4th generation fighter jets featuring the same avionics and significantly higher climb rate, it would b * Thrust to weight ratio less than 4th generation jets

...185, fleet version of B-25 - PBJ-1 in two modifications and two new Me-262 jets in the German tree, and new Spitfire fighters for Britain

* [Operation] Korea in HB is now available only for jets

...introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[MiG-19PT]] ...ng the Korean and Vietnam Wars, it was nowhere the level of previous wars. Jets were becoming faster, electronics and avionics were making them more manoeu

...e released as premium vehicles. This aircraft was one of the first Premium jets available for sale, therefore it is unable to carry either air-to-air or ai ...isn't great and makes the climb rate inferior to one of the other premium jets or other aircraft in its battle rating.

...in opponents are the same as most Soviet jets, mostly American and British jets, although some piston-driven aircraft will be a threat at low speeds. The M

...introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, alongside the [[F-100D]] and the [[J ...the aircraft has the raw performance to at least keep up with more modern jets.

* More manoeuvrable than some other jets and has very good roll rate ...<ref>[http://fguk.me/hangar/military-jets?start=20 <nowiki>[FGUK] Military Jets</nowiki>]</ref> and the first jet all-weather and night fighter specificall

...0.5s reload). Keep in mind that at your battle rating, you will encounter jets and helicopters that outrange you, so it is essential to remain hidden unti

...shell velocity. While it may seem like an overkill to a decent player, the jets more than deserve "overwhelming fire" policy, particularly in the future ra

...AR and [[Tiny Tim]] rockets were used together with [[F-84 (Family)|F-84]] jets loading out up to 24 HVAR rockets and two Tiny Tims for an astounding rocke

* [[S-24]]{{-}}[[S-24B]] - Soviet rocket used on jets, has only about a third the explosive mass of the Tiny Tim, but planes can

...23-3]]), this gun served as the gun armament of choice for Soviet fighter jets and trainers of the time. ...relatively low; it's also a good time to learn trigger discipline as most jets with GSh-23L only has 200 rounds available.

..., with its most notable use on the MiG-19S. The two primary Soviet fighter jets that preceded the MiG-19, the MiG-17 and the MiG-15, had used a 37 mm [[N-3

...adrons. The performance of the Bearcat was greater than that of many early jets, and it could outperform most other propeller-driven fighters of its day. I

'''Rank V (Jets):''' The first jet is the [[F-80A-5]], one of the slowest jets. You will also access to the Korean War [[F-86F-25|F-86F-25 Sabre]], the fa ...and the [[Me 262 A-1/U4]] "Pulkzerstörer". The Germans have the most WW2 Jets while the Soviets had none, Great Britain only one (the [[Meteor F Mk 3]] w

:''Triathlon:'' lightweight 4th Gen [[:Category:Jet fighters|fighter jets]] ...and the [[F-16A ADF]], what is the most powerful 20 mm cannon shell, will jets such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, the F/A-18 Hornet, and the F-15 Eagle be e

The other aspect that can make it difficult against the other jets is mediocre shell velocity speed compared to machine guns like the M3 Brown

...ut it can get close in a steep dive, making it one of the best trans-sonic jets! ...s reliable and can be easily intercepted from any other supersonic fighter jets patrolling the area.

* Test flight locations for Italian and French jets have been reworked.

...that larger calibre autocannon can achieve higher kill probability against jets, Soviet Army also seek for a combined system with missile onboard as well;

The best use of the Sidewinders is to force faster jets into manoeuvres so you may catch up to them. Though this may waste a missil * Completely helpless against faster jets (MiG-15, F-86, F-84G, F-89, etc).

...6 model, with the exception of the K version and comparable with the other jets like the British Hawker Hunter F.1. ...o the extremely manoeuvrable SRAAM missiles. However, the presence of VTOL jets such as the [[Harrier (Family)|Harrier]] and [[Yak-38 (Family)|Yak-38]] mak

...ammo to use. All in all, the MiG-19S is a great introduction to supersonic jets, as it has great performance and flight characteristics, allowing players o ...s contemporaries. Elevator authority is not terrible, but subsonic fighter jets will easily beat out a MiG-19S in a turning engagement.

...er earlier fighters with straight wings, however, it is surpassed by those jets which can hit or hit close to Mach 2. Modifications and upgrades from earli ...ighter has a decent amount of armour to protect the pilot, something later jets forgo to allow for more speed and to carry more ordnance. The pilot of the

...re. Bofors had the options of increasing the rate of fire to match the new jets by either making a 57 mm gun, or a newer 40 mm gun. In the end, Bofors did

...42, where it can fire at 500 RPM and having a slightly easier time killing jets. Defeating helicopters are easier though as they aren't that fast, and easy

...of development programs were started to develop new indigenous supersonic jets for Japan: First, the T-X program to field a supersonic trainer aircraft, a ...sonic jet aircraft. It serves as a stepping stone from the subsonic rank 5 jets to the world of heavy supersonics at rank 6 and after. The T-2 has above-av

...the [[P-51D-5|P-51D]] and [[MiG-9]], yet severely lighter than most other jets and losing about one and a half tonnes compared to the Sabre A. ...especially as the Gina only has four guns unlike all other Browning armed jets. No matter how you turn it, the armament is only manageable with skill and

...ompared to most bombers. The engines of the Vautour can beat most subsonic jets, both in top speed and acceleration. The aircraft has decent manoeuvrabilit

...lver gun; the result was the Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 found on 1960s Soviet jets and then GSh-30-2 for attackers, where this design proved reliable even wit

..., the Mistral can effectively neutralize a variety of aerial threats, from jets to nimble helicopters.

...System (AWACS) aircraft informed Israeli pilots of the presence of Syrian jets, which were then intercepted and destroyed at visual range with AIM-9Ls, [[

...heavily damage them at least to hinder their combat capabilities. Against jets and other aircraft, the 57 mm has just enough rate of fire to disable jet a

...the XM1069 can be simply called a multi-purpose tank, as it can fight fast jets and heavier tanks alike with missiles, while dealing with lightly armoured ...5 G of maximum overload make the MIM146 very efficient to catch high-speed jets even when they are evading. It never leaves any vapor trail and smoke in it

...wards the {{PAGENAME}}, however most of the time when fighting fast-moving jets, the player-controlled crosshair may be able to track the aircraft faster t

...eak missiles, which can destroy low-flying targets, including helicopters, jets, and drones, up to 7 km away. The Stormer HVM entered service in 1997 and w ...ed top speed, Starstreaks bleed their speed very fast when forced to chase jets at an angle, so consider practising fire discipline or look for spots from

...ts such as the [[MiG-21bis]] or the [[MiG-21MF (Germany)|MiG-21MF]]. These jets (and many more) have no problem shredding through the top of the tank with ...be to stick to cover from where you can constantly scan the sky for enemy jets while also being safe from hostile MBTs. Due to your size, you won't be abl

* As with most jets, the Hunter is not very manoeuvrable at low speeds

With each engine reaching 2,517 horsepower, the A2D's top speed rivals early jets. The rate of climb is phenomenal and the short take off run speaks for a gr ...ly noticeable in [[Simulator Battles|simulator mode]]. As a turboprop, the jets require a spool-up time when going from low to high power.

...r, due to their VTOL configuration, the Harrier GR.1 can more easily cause jets on their six o'clock to overshoot during their pursuit. If overshooting the

...959, which passed state certifications and was installed on multiple PLAAF jets from J-6 to J-8I series. The gun then received an upgrade for better mainte

...nt to note that such machine guns are generally only available on American jets such as the [[F-86A-5|Sabres]] and [[F-84 (Family)|Thunderjets]]', thus mak

...essed with what he saw, he requested a copy of the blueprints to the Power Jets W.1 turbojet engine and received them along with a Whittle W.1X turbojet an ...omet'' a very interesting plane to fly and the complete opposite of 90% of jets the player might've flown before. The P-59 has excellent manoeuvrability an

...ration, it is sight of fear for the foe's eye! Most of its enemies will be jets and they will shiver as the Bearcat faces them with a 2 km altitude (and so

...tain helicopters|British helicopters]], China as a playable nation, Mach 2 jets, as well as new mechanics such as night vision devices, the map filter, and

...any counter-attack operations to Mainland China with fleets of the latest jets and usually used for recon operations, including 34th "Black Bat" Squadron

...s all the features of its Soviet counterpart. While it will face late WWII jets and has an air-cooled engine that doesn't perform well in high-altitude ope ...e of propeller aircraft in warfare. Although most of them were replaced by jets, some La-9s were still transferred to southwestern China near Sichuan to su

...ival of the jet era, due to the inferior low-altitude performance of early jets. Meanwhile, in Mainland China, the ongoing civil war between CCP and KMT fo

...cks in a single bombing run, players have to be extremely careful on enemy jets with equally devastating firepower or those with early AAMs as they can mak ...ing one of the only few piston-engined aircraft in the midst of Korean War jets, the Tu-4 is hopelessly outclassed in every aspects. Almost every jet aircr

...he F-86F-30 also has an excellent roll rate and is superior to many of the jets it will face. The F-30 comes armed with six 12.7 mm M3 machine guns which b ...on low-energy fighters with your guns. One advantage the F-86 has over the jets of other nations is the large ammo count of its six .50 cals (1,800 rounds)

...ith MiG-9s. This was the very first time Mainland China got their hands on jets and later they decided to purchase some MiG-9s from the Soviets as well, bo

...ks by either shooting down enemy aces or becoming an ace themselves. These jets served in the PLAAF for another decade before the licensed domestic-built J ...ground targets while being able to fight back against even some supersonic jets.

...air superiority and close air support, and be prepared for future Chinese jets. ...y in the wing roots. Compared to the cannon armament of other contemporary jets, the Brownings have less stopping power and have trouble dismantling enemy

...ily take down other jets. However, caution should be exercised when facing jets equipped with air-to-air missiles at its tier, as they can eliminate the H-

...luding the first victim of the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder|AIM-9B]]. Some of these jets were also aided to Chinese allies of the time who also scored some victorie ...can handle most subsonic jets it might face, do beware of early supersonic jets: with proper tactics employed, hitting them when they have depleted their e

...ed them alongside with the MiG-15bis still in PLAAF service. Some of these jets were also aided to [[Shenyang F-5|North Korea]], Viet Cong and Albania etc. ...t design for speeds above 900 km/h) in dogfights will make sure most enemy jets face their end rather soon with the devastating firepower onboard; alternat

...es, the J-6 scored some victories over the ROCAF and US(N)AF against their jets and drones, as well as overseas victories by other users. The jet also serv ...ave a hard time pulling out from dives. Although it can face more advanced jets such as [[MiG-21 (Family)|MiG-21s]] and [[F-4 Phantom II (Family)|Phantoms]

...r elevation, making it less efficient in use against low-flying high-speed jets, but still deadly to slower attackers and helicopters.

...aster (minimum 850 km/h (530 mph)) almost assuredly requiring the usage of jets, and be armed with six .60 calibre (15 mm) machine guns or 20 mm autocannon

...aster (minimum 850 km/h / 530 mph) almost assuredly requiring the usage of jets. To round out the aircraft for ground attack if needed, it would also need ...ed, but once the plane gets lighter it can turn with some of worse turning jets like the MiG-9 although it still loses to the MiG-15 or any similar plane.

The 20 mm M61 can bring an unprecedented amount of firepower to any jets equipped with it. At almost 6,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can very ea ...ounted externally in gun pods. Today, many of the "teen-series" of fighter jets in use by the US Air Force and Navy has the M61 or its variants as their ma

...m onto the target and have an approximate effective range of 4 km. However jets will most likely to evade the missiles if fired from this range, so it is s

...e out 8 ground targets and 4 AAMs to provide anti-air defence against both jets and helicopters. If aimed correctly (depending on the target and where it i ...l trigger automatically at the moment you fire a missile. When it comes to jets, this does not happen. The Mistral should be used when the enemy aircraft i

...racer) which with its fast fire rate can shred other helicopters, harrying jets, or open-topped vehicles. ...worst, which may be too close for comfort for some pilots when it concerns jets.

...ng as they mostly will focus on protecting themselves from allied tanks or jets. If losing, pilots could look for a window of opportunity and quickly cap a

* Can't keep up with supersonic jets that are above Mach 1

...ir combat in mind, with an emphasis on defence against strafing attacks by jets. The Stinger allows the helicopter to counterattack an aircraft that is qui

...iG-21 series of planes would become the most widely-used family of fighter jets in the world, with over 4,000 produced, including license-built copies in C

...lats. In prolonged turn fight, one may find themselves losing even against jets like the MiG-15. Another thing is '''do not air brake'''. The G.91 R/3's be '''[[MiG-15]]/[[MiG-17|17]], [[J32B]]'''. These jets have higher T/W ratios, and better acceleration. When engaging them, try to

...so, the shells have a fairly low muzzle velocity compared to that of other jets at this rank, and have quite a noticeable drop. Combined with the slow firi

...its manoeuvrability at low speed, giving it the advantage over most enemy jets. Even if it has a more powerful engine, it struggles to accelerate. The fou ...incredibly well. In fact, a good analogy to flying the Vampire is fighting jets in propeller aircraft.

...missiles. There is really not much that the Mk.4 can do against supersonic jets like the [[F-100A (China)|F-100A]] unless they are very low on energy or ar ...d a fairly modern aircraft capable of competing with subsonic Eastern Bloc jets until more advanced or domestic aircraft were ready, not unlike its role wi

...target, as even in a gentle climb it does not bleed speed as fast as other jets of its tier.

...sweet spot in speed where the controls give maximum performance. Like many jets, this one does not do so well when slow and it becomes an easy target for o ...vehicle has an afterburner which results in higher acceleration than most jets that you will face, though opponents such as the [[Shenyang F-5]] and [[AV-

...advised to keep the missiles warmed at all times to intercept fast-moving jets. Only 1 missile can be fired per lock and warm up and lock on must be achie * Lock on does not set off early warning for Jets or Helicopters.

...the side with a puzzled look on their face. It's a good thing that fighter jets are not determined by looks alone! The {{PAGENAME}} is, for lack of a bette ...uvres to bleed some speed so the J29D can catch up. If faced with subsonic jets, it can keep up with them and stay on its tail thanks to its manoeuvrabilit

For post-war fighter jets wanted to take advantage of the newer jet technology and maximize both spee

The thing which sets the Phantom FGR.2 apart from other jets is the sheer power of its engines (the most powerful in the game); this giv ...some extent loses its raw performance advantage compared to other top tier jets. Therefore, you may alternatively learn how to best use the Phantom at lowe

...d you back to the hangar. The only way to get a shot against the higher BR jets is to dive on them while they are distracted or fighting someone else and l

...an still be great for shooting down dangerous enemies like A-10s and other jets that have just spawned in the air.

...med of the presence (distance and direction) of active radars (enemies AA, jets with radar), also with sounds (beeping). A Missile Approach Warning system '''Versus jets''' - On a head on, you can lock them and try to fire the Vikhr ATGM (it has

..., ensuring that there aren't any SPAAs on the ground and other helicopters/jets in the sky since you haven't got any anti-aircraft missiles. The main advic ...ike with ATGMs, there is no other "long-range" counter. And for supersonic jets, well, you can only pray for an allied SPAA to take 'em down.

...mm Akankapsel, which recycled the ADEN cannons from their scrapped fighter jets for the newer [[AJ37]] Viggen attacker and [[SK60B]] trainer aircraft becau

...ice this means that from the rear you can lock on to most non-afterburning jets at about 4.5 km; however as afterburners produce a lot of heat you can lock

Jets only: '''(JETS ONLY)'''

...e more prone to take advantage of Boom & Run tactics, because, for fighter jets, speed is much more important than altitude.

...wer fire-rate. The shells perform the same as on all the other 20 mm-armed jets, making it highly devastating against all types of aircraft. The Armoured t ...the propeller variant when turning, making them less desired than on other jets.

...perform better in an attacker role. The Swedish air force would used these jets between 1949 to 1957, when they would later be replaced by the [[J29 (Famil ...red version of the [[J21 (Family)|J21]], it is the Swedish introduction to jets. Due to equipping a jet engine, the {{PAGENAME}} comes with a higher maximu

...and getting to high speed will take a while compared to a lot of opposing jets it will face. The {{PAGENAME}} bleeds speed in turns and will have a hard t ...on is not the quickest. Once it has built up speed it can catch most enemy jets that it will face, but something that will help it greatly in doing so is h

...on is not the quickest. Once it has built up speed it can catch most enemy jets that it will face, but having an altitude advantage to dive on the target w ...that will make the {{PAGENAME}} an excellent support fighter: when Allied jets are engaged in combat with the enemy and make that enemy bleed its speed, t

...compared to the [[J29A]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is still slow compared to other jets, which is why it's most useful in a support role or diving on unaware enemi * Superior roll-rate compared to other jets it faces

...s|name}}''' has mediocre flight performance in every aspect among top rank jets. It will get out-accelerated by British Phantoms or MiG-21 bis, outturned b ...me other planes. This means that the survivability is very low, even among jets. Getting hit is something that should be avoided at all cost, because shoul

...this aircraft acts as a decisive criterion in the play style of the Soviet jets that follow it. Players who enjoy this aircraft for its flight performance * Much higher rate of fire than earlier cannon-armed Soviet jets

...e many lessons learnt using the Etendard will be crucial for future French jets, and players who enjoy the Etendard should look forward to the [[Super Eten ...rn rate, and a fairly standard set of armaments. However, like many French jets at its rank, it tends to have poor energy retention, and any manoeuvring te

...d-1980s. However, due to its inferior performance against third-generation jets and the development of new domestic SPAA systems, the WZ305 never entered s ...igger the proximity fuse and set them on fire if they are not blown apart. Jets are generally not worth shooting at unless they are flying in a straight li

...950 for the [[A28B|J28]] (imported de Havilland [[Vampire (Family)|Vampire jets]]).

...to the already outdated technology of a twin 57 mm gun against supersonic jets or even later long-range weapons, this project was dropped eventually.

...the [[Vampire FB 5]] entered the market, Sweden began order more of these jets. In Sweden the FB 5 variant of the Vampire was designated the J28 or [[A28B

...n agreement with the British and licensed the Mk.V at Bofors for their new jets. The m/47C is not only different from the earlier m/47B for being a license

...amily)|Vampire]] fighter jets) and the [[J29 (Family)|J29 Tunnan]] fighter jets. The last weapon to use the Akan m/39A as a trainer weapon in place of thei

...would continue to serve as a trainer weapon for fighter jets with the last jets mounting this gun being retired in 2007.

...rmance or even superprops (P-51H, Griffon Spitfires, Yak-3U, A2D, F8F) and jets

...aving only guns for air-to-air operations makes it a huge target for other jets. Any extra ordnance ranging from bombs up to AGMs affects the flight model ...t disposal, the only viable option is the 23 mm gun for gunning down enemy jets with its fast rate of fire and sufficient damage. Additional 23 mm cannons

...t sea level with full fuel tanks it can reach up to 130 m/s, however other jets like the MiG-19, MiG-21, or Su-7 are better at climbing. With the afterburn

...any militaries around the world. Powered by two General Electric J79-GE-17 jets, each producing an incredible 8,010 kgf on maximum afterburner, the F-4E bo

..., while a potent aircraft was starting to age out of the service as faster jets began to supplant the propeller-driven attacker. In the early 1950s, the U.

...ise can be used to give the Lightning longer endurance than other top tier jets, without having to sacrifice speed.

...y]], and [[F-4F (Germany)|F-4F]]. It should avoid turn fights with lighter jets, instead relying on its generous armament and speed to make hit and run att ...you must force the fight into the sustained regime where some delta winged jets flown by inexperienced pilots may struggle to rate with you.

...s), lack of spare parts, and 3 consecutive crashes involving F-100s, these jets were quickly withdrawn in 1984 and replaced by the [[F-104G (China)|F-104G] ...decent for an early supersonic jet but falls behind some contemporary 9.7 jets such as the [[J-6A]] and [[Q-5A]], not to mention the [[J-7II]] (9.3 in RB)

...30 mm cannon, can easily take out most tanks, and when locked can take out jets and helicopters too

...re bullets cannot do meaningful damage to ground vehicles and contemporary jets can soak up many stray hits, so it is not nearly as threatening as the heav ...imited with the GShG-7.62, helicopters are easier targets than fast-flying jets. Generally, it is recommended to leave destroying air targets to your teamm

...e some Iglas on hand as fire-and-forget weapons to sling at distracted CAS jets cruising at medium altitudes. ...[[Ka-50]] and [[BMP-2]], able to destroy pillboxes, tanks, helicopters and jets with ease.

...iably performing Starstreak missiles - cannot easily take down approaching jets or helicopters if they are closer than 4 km away and/or do not approach Apa

...or jet to support your team against enemy ground targets, helicopters, and jets. A second choice would be LR/LWS because the laser rangefinder allows for t

* Capable at destroying jets with its fused HE and tanks with its APFSDS * A [[Strf 9040C|Stridsfordon 90C]] with radar and lock-on ability to engage jets and helicopters at longer distances

...70B is also equipped with HE-VT, able to deal with helicopters and against jets. Best to use HE-VT against aircraft proceeding on their attack run, and cat

...ical in the Korean War, once again being heavily used for ground attack as jets now ruled the skies. Mustangs do not account for any unique combat record,

...ical in the Korean War, once again being heavily used for ground attack as jets now ruled the skies. Mustangs do not account for any unique combat record,

...t ordinary anti-aircraft guns are unable to engage the new aircraft age of jets. Thus, the M42 was to be retired in 1963 and replaced by the HAWK surface-t

...n straight wing F-84. These jets served ROCAF as the gap-filler before new jets were aided and during its 7 years of service, the G series scored a victory ...attack operations without the assistance of ballistic computers for future jets while earning extra research points and silver lions.

...manoeuvrability leaves much to be desired. Although it can out-turn other jets at its BR, it can only do so when it is going above Mach 1. At low speeds, ...average or decent turn time of most supersonic jets at rank VI for Soviet jets. The F-104A will have difficulties when trying to hit an enemy less than 1

...and the majority of non-supersonic aircraft being highly manoeuvrable VTOL jets), or radar warning receivers that nullify any surprise to using the Sparrow

...the [[P-51D-5|P-51D]] and [[MiG-9]], yet severely lighter than most other jets and losing about one and a half tonnes compared to the Sabre A. ...especially as the Gina only has four guns unlike all other Browning armed jets. No matter how you turn it, the armament is only manageable with skill and

...[[NR-23 (23 mm)|NR-23]] or [[N-37D (37 mm)|N-37D]] found on earlier Soviet jets. This greatly simplifies aiming, and with the 67.14 g of TNTe filler found The Su-7B has a very good acceleration and can outspeed most jets, it can easily dodge incoming missiles by turning as it can turn and still

...its fantastic climb rate of over 100 m/s. This outclasses similarly placed jets known for their climb rate (such as the [[MiG-15]]) by almost 2 times, and ...target is aware of your presence, they will easily evade you. Unlike other jets at its BR, the Scimitar also struggles to dodge missiles. You should make s

* As with most jets, tends to bleed off energy in sustained turns- less so than the other top t

...rseas, the JASDF phased out the fleet of F-104Js after 1986. Some of these jets were supplied to the ROCAF under Project Alishan #9 (阿里山9號計劃) a ...on the target, and its AIM-9P missiles are very effective at killing enemy jets.

...a MiG-17/J-5 and claimed the very first AAM kill in combat history. These jets served ROCAF for another 2 decade until F-100A, F-104 and F-5 eventually re ...s have already been launched, the remaining guns can still make sure enemy jets will be bothered by the high energy retention of F-86F-40.

...Taichung but only served for 6 years and were returned to US, where these jets were then supplied to Jordan and Pakistan, while the ROCAF obtained the F-1 * As with most jets, it tends to bleed speed quickly in sustained turns

...of Mainland China. Despite becoming extremely outdated by the 1990s, these jets continued to participate in the most intense Combat Air Patrol (CAP) missio ...nued to serve up to 1997 with upgrades to their weaponry until new fighter jets eventually replaced them in ROCAF service.

...s more of this missile's job, but speed isn't generally a big deal for the jets it can be equipped on, so it's kind of redundant.

The 20 mm M61A1 can bring an unprecedented amount of firepower to any jets equipped with it. At almost 6,000 rounds per minute, the weapon can very ea ...ounted externally in gun pods. Today, many of the "teen-series" of fighter jets in use by the US Air Force and Navy has the M61 or its variants as their ma

...h service, Matra (now part of Airbus SE) developed a new IR AAM for French jets in 1968, with additional control surfaces for better manoeuvrability in com The missile has been exported to many countries operating French jets; China also acquired some examples of it and built a reverse-engineered ver

...[[NR-23 (23 mm)|NR-23]] or [[N-37D (37 mm)|N-37D]] found on earlier Soviet jets. This greatly simplifies aiming, and with the 67.14 g of TNTe filler found ...its predecessor (Su-7B) has a very good acceleration and can outspeed most jets, it can easily doge incoming missiles by turning as it can turn and still m

...e payload and flight time (10 hours) of the AD Skyraider far surpassed the jets of the time, and the first ADs saw action operating from the ''USS'' Valley

...ox|FiDR5XVSPWE|'''How To Use C.C.I.P (Constantly Computed Impact Point) In Jets and Helicopters''' - Sako Sniper}}

...aft need speed to dodge even the "weakest" of air-to-air missiles, so slow jets are prime targets for your missiles. ...AS. The player should however be careful when performing them: some of the jets in this bracket are equipped with missiles which are not able to hit a turn

...Browning (12.7 mm)|M3 Browning]] was an insufficient armament for fighter jets. The Mk 12 was used on the [[F3H-2|F3H-2 Demon]], [[F4D-1|F4D-1 Skyray]], [

...-10 was outdated by the late 1950s, when the PLAAF had acquired supersonic jets like the MiG-19 and its license-built version, the J-6. The PLAAF approved ...90-1 rockets are better than the anemic S-5 rockets used by typical Soviet jets and can penetrate 280 mm of armour with 1.03 kg of TNT equivalent, but thei

...ank munitions. It rounded between 300-480 mm of RHA against slug and small jets only with the following protection percentages: ...rted to show up against the K1 ERA, these were stronger and more canalized jets, tandem warheads and improved darts. For this reason, a more powerful explo

...rt-to-medium range engagements, and is primarily mounted on MiG-21 Fishbed jets. Although it cannot compete with the range (9 km vs 45 km) or speed (1.7 M

...st unbeatable by all that it faces; be it the late superprops or the early jets of its battle rating. Due to its rarity, most players have never faced one, ...BI not using the sleek low profile aerodynamic wings, as you find on other jets. However, to do this, you must reduce the speed down to under 420 km/h or y

...g the 1960s alongside another 87 F.58 (exported [[Hunter F.6|F.6]]). These jets were further upgraded under the KAWEST (Kampfwertsteigerung; Increased Oper ...against enemy acquisition. Although it will face more advanced supersonic jets which sometimes have radar-guided missiles or all-aspect AAMs, if picking e

* New test flight mission for carrier-based jets for USA, Britain and USSR.

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...Harrier GR.1 has an impressive climb rate, though it is put down by Soviet jets that it may face, like the [[MiG-19PT]], [[Su-7B]], and [[Su-7BKL]]. The Ha ...r. In such battles it is better to stay low and fast, picking off top tier jets with fast approaches from the side, or by forcing an overshoot (thrust vect

...0-1 rockets are better than the anaemic S-5 rockets used by typical Soviet jets and can penetrate 280 mm of armour with 1.03 kg of TNT equivalent, but typi ...cles with the bombs and rockets can also be successful provided that other jets do not arrive quickly to crash the party.

...specially at the higher ranks. The plane is fairly modern in comparison to jets of the same BR, sporting the same paint-scheme and armament as the much fas ...e acceleration is sluggish. Although nothing out of the ordinary for early jets, the {{PAGENAME}} doesn't have the top speed to back this up compared to it

...heavy machine guns are capable of destroying the PTZ89, to say nothing of jets armed with rockets, bombs, or air-to-ground missiles. If enemy aircraft are

...humb|300px|right|The engines of the [[Yak-38M]], notice the two small lift jets at the front.]] ...e disadvantages. The first of which is that when in normal flight the lift jets are shut down and are just useless additional weight. The second disadvanta

...at could take on a variety of aerial threats, such as helicopters, fighter jets, and drones. It features advanced radar systems and a combination of missil

...conderoga'', carrying Attack Squadron 56 (VA-56) consisting of A-4E attack jets that were carrying nuclear bombs. Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Douglas M. Webs

...caution when attempting to engage Kikka, J21R, F-80, and so on. Many early jets have comparable manoeuvrability to you, while still boasting solid top spee ...y and pitch up for too long after they zoom, the superior top speed of all jets will allow them to easily stall you out, despite your impressive engine.

* Most jets will catch up to it due to poor acceleration

For modifications, as with almost all jets in the German tree, performance and survivability mods should be priority, * Most jets will catch up to you due to the poor acceleration

...ne. In a prolonged turn fight, one may find themselves losing even against jets like the MiG-15. Another thing is that you have an adequate amount of munit

...verse means that you should be able to target and destroy even the fastest jets.

...ses, making it far more effective and easier to use in the AA role against jets

...on your team. This is a great way to deter all helicopters, and later, CAS jets like the [[A-4B]], [[A-4E Early]], [[G.91 R/4 (Germany)|G.91 R/4 (Germany), ...29CBT: playing tactically. You can bide your time and shoot down enemy CAS jets and helicopters that may spawn both early and later in the match, or you ca

...ane. In a prolonged turnfight, one may find themselves losing even against jets like the MiG-15. Another thing is that you have an adequate ammunition coun

...the Kh-66, a flight speed 4 times slower, and a slightly lighter warhead. Jets can carry 4 to 5 AGM-12B missiles against only 2 for the Kh-66. ...he Kh-66 and its warhead is twice larger than the Kh-66's. Like the Kh-66, jets can carry only 2 x AGM-12C.

...logistics; the M42 on the other hand was not efficient against supersonic jets. Thus the idea of fusing a turret from M18 with spare M42 chassis came into

* More agile than most early jets

...the twin 23 mm and single 37 mm combo will prove fruitious as most Soviet jets for this rank and the next will have some variation of the same gun setup.

...s primary strength is the excellent acceleration, compared to contemporary jets. It has excellent energy retention (ER) and average to good manoeuvring ene ...b (steady-state climbing is possible in this aircraft, but like most early jets, zoom climbing is most efficient).

...ircraft does not have a high top speed and is subpar compared to same-tier jets due to the limitations on the J85 engines. ...ace, so one thing players may find is the better manoeuvrability over most jets at the same tier, also another traits of this aircraft is its directional c

.... The Aerfer Sagittario 2 is one of the more nimble and dog-fight friendly jets that Italy has access to inside its tech tree. It has great handling and 2 * Relatively slow speed compared to other jets it can face.

...VSS call for a new supersonic bomber with better payload and speed. These jets were produced from 1960 to 1971 in Irkutsk. Although designated as a supers ...being when landing and taking off, being able to get intercepted by enemy jets. It comes with CCIP that gives you the gimmick to allow to bomb from third

...emains an excellent dogfighter that can cover the weaknesses of heavier US jets like the [[F-4E]] and [[F-4J Phantom II|F-4J]] Phantoms. In the ground atta ...ius but has weaker guns compared to the M61 Vulcan found on other American jets.

...had a variable geometry "swing wing" design. The heavy weight of the lift jets heavily degraded the delta wing flight performance when they were not in us

...well as a makeshift "lead-in" trainer for pilots before they operate newer jets. ...iconic jet from Sweden and it is among the most advanced and manoeuvrable jets; the first mass-produced jet that ever comes with a canard. With one of the

...ling low-flying helicopters and sometimes earn a surprise kill on careless jets; but do note that smaller helicopters or those with heat-suppression would ...defence: missiles for up to 6 km (depends on the target; it can lock onto jets at around 5 km; while helicopters is another story depending on its size an

...ximity fuse so it might not be enough to deal with fast-moving and careful jets. * Struggles to reach faster jets

...ater PL-5E entered PLAAF service in the early 1990s alongside new domestic jets. The final version of the PL-5, named PL-5EII with a new IR seeker and up t

...f maximum overload. These features give VT1 capability to catch high-speed jets even when they are evading. At the same time, 8 m of trigger radius and for ...nch. These advantages make the ItO 90M a silent and lethal threat to enemy jets.

...make a guess on where exactly the source comes from, especially when enemy jets is chasing MiG-29. This can be a major problem in SB battles with only cock ...ay to lock on to any target you look at. This will allow you to lock on to jets who are not near the ground, and once the missile is fired away the target

...ly after launch - allowing for quick frontal aspect shots against incoming jets

...attacks. Despite these drawbacks, the F-8E is still more durable than some jets and can often make it back to base with light to moderate damage. As with most high tier jets, the first modification you want to pick up will be the flares/chaff in ord

...the MiG-27M has one of the best sustained turning abilities among top-tier jets thanks to its variable swept wing design. ...ngs turned to forward position, the MiG-27M can outmanoeuvre most top-tier jets, even including the F-5Cs and MiG-21s. At 400 km/h, with the wings set to t

...s and fighters with high climb rate and powerful armament, including early jets in an unlucky matchup

...systems and pulse-doppler radar. After the budget was passed, 90 of these jets were then converted into F-4EJ Kai standards and served JASDF for the next ...ad. But be sure plan ahead for any assaults and avoid dogfights with other jets since hit-and-run greatly enhance the survivability of the jet.

...the Q-5 was chosen as one of the new attackers for the PAF. However, these jets needed to be upgraded with Western avionics and weapons to ensure logistica ...cles with the bombs and rockets can also be successful provided that other jets do not arrive quickly to crash the party. The Type 130 HE rockets can also

...he F-104G. The first tactic is to go head-on at low altitude against enemy jets. The second tactic is to flank around the map and attack the enemy from beh

...playing it are very useful for the entirety of the other French supersonic jets.

...30 mm cannon, can easily take out most tanks, and when locked can take out jets and helicopters too

...found by the Swedish government to be cheaper to purchase and use British jets such as the de Havillard [[Vampire (Family)|Vampire]] and enter them and th

...missiles, making the Mi-28N a formidable anti-air platform against unaware jets or those with poor speed and maneuverability at the cost of ATGM capacity.

* Slow for its BR, especially when facing jets

...l decades. 1965 saw the first approval of a major deal for American combat jets, in which Israel would (initially) receive 48 A-4H Skyhawks. Due to lingeri

...a high overall G overload and speed that are sufficient to shoot down even jets at transonic speeds. It is especially deadly in lower rank battles. The opt

One of the most iconic US naval fighter jets of the Cold War era, the two-seater '''F-14A''' was developed as the US Nav ...h more ease as the wingspan of the Tomcat is considerably larger than most jets seen in game.

...Roland is a relatively slow missile, so it is not recommended to fire upon jets that are near the limit of the missile's range and/or fly at high speed. Ho

...l of the Marder I IFV, this means that it would survive strafing runs from jets with 50.Cal or even 20mm cannons and it would also be enough to provide cov

...feel inadequate most of the time, this means that in many situations enemy jets can withstand several shots without critical damage. ...to start it is very important. However pilots should be reminded that most jets above 8.0 BR would outrun the Meteor F Mk.8 and missiles can also be seen,

...me patrol. However, in the early 1950s, the IAF started to arm itself with jets such as the [[Meteor F.8 (Israel)|Meteor]], [[M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel)|Our

...led deals with the F-86 and F-84, France took the initiative to sell their jets. At first, Israel was set on receiving the new Mystere IV and Mystere II bu ...rough due to Arab involvement. France was the only country willing to sell jets to Israel, so Israel made a deal with France to acquire multiple Mystere II

...to-air work. The aircraft, however, requires basic knowledge on how to fly jets in energy-fighting manoeuvres. Its armament, size, and speed lend it well t

...arming itself with [[A-4H (Israel)|A-4H]] and [[Kurnass|F-4E Phantom II]] jets, which served mostly as ground attackers; but neither could replace the Nes

...change the course of a game if handled correctly, avoiding SPAA and enemy jets by giving them a small window of opportunity to counter the MiG-27K.

...ll amount of countermeasures makes it one of the most vulnerable high-rank jets in-game, with only 12 countermeasures. These are large-calibre countermeasu

...ved as spare parts for Tu-2 (which shared the same engine); when the newer jets eventually replace all the propeller fighters, the last 18 La-11s were deco

..., the 5F lacks some of the electronics and missiles that make contemporary jets very competitive in aggressive fights. * Frequent uptiers against more capable jets

...to remember to turn away from enemy fire earlier than you would with other jets, as the turn rate in the Vautour IIN makes it harder to avoid head-on fire.

...n easily shoot down the Mystere IVA. In dogfights it can outmanoeuvre most jets as long as it has good energy, so sustained dogfights are not recommended.

...port fighter, the Sa'ar can have very good results, because at its BR most jets have no countermeasures, and the [[Shafrir 2]] is a relatively powerful mis

...ompared to most bombers. The engines of the Vautour can beat most subsonic jets, both in top speed and acceleration. The aircraft has decent manoeuvrabilit

...autour to avoid early missiles and making evasive manoeuvres against other jets.

...ers. However, it lags behind in terms of manoeuvrability compared to other jets of the Mirage family. But even with that, it has a good acceleration even w ...Mirage III but lacks some of the electronics and missiles that make those jets very competitive in aggressive fights.

...ubsonic aircraft will have a far lower closure rate compared to supersonic jets. The Ayit will also struggle in vertical fights due to how quickly it will

...r, this missile is easily distracted by flares, so it is best used against jets that have little to no flares.

...tactics. Energy fighting in downtiers is much more important, since early jets can outmanoeuvre the F-84F at low speeds where its bulky airframe makes it ...Brindisi, Italy; the Italian authorities were told that these were Israeli jets being flown back from repairs in France.

...rial targets at close range, particularly helicopters and slow, low-flying jets. Like most other AAs, it comes with a Default, AP, and HE belt. The Default

...precise and capable seeker head, so it is usually hard to flare for enemy jets with afterburners engaged. All pilots flying the Apache, as well as other a ...30 mm cannon, can easily take out most tanks, and when locked can take out jets and helicopters too

...take out Machbet at long distance; but if used cautiously against earlier jets with inferior electronics and aim for careless targets, Machbet could still ...launching them as you only have 4 chances to hit enemies, hitting subsonic jets or those which have depleted their energy is the best way to score victorie

...until they were upgraded to later variants with new avionics, one of these jets also played a major part in the ongoing Sino-American conflicts and left it ...nterceptor thanks to reworked elevators. However, just like any delta wing jets, any high AoA manoeuvres would be at the cost of severe speed bleeding; alt

...While J-7III failed eventually due to military doctrine differences, later jets since J-8A opted it as the replacement gun as well, then Type 23-3 became t

...bility in dogfight scenarios. Initially deployed in various Mirage fighter jets, the Magic 2 has seen action in numerous conflicts, showcasing its reliabil ...Force and Navy, notably enhancing the capabilities of their Mirage fighter jets. Its operational reach extended through exports to various nations, cementi

* A bug that caused enemy/allied jets to be inaudible when approaching the player has been fixed.

...While Scan" capability, commonly found on high rank 4th generation fighter jets instead. ...but the overall manoeuvrability is still sufficient to finish off damaged jets or jet bombers if needed.

...performance and a big capacity of R-60Ms is a strong advantage when enemy jets, helicopters, and strike drones may be around. A loadout of 2x Kh-29T, 6x R

...in [[Update "Danger Zone"]] as a [[wt:en/news/7741-development-new-premium-jets-lightning-f-53-and-ariete-en|premium pack]], Lightning F.53 is a more groun ...opment-new-premium-jets-lightning-f-53-and-ariete-en|[Devblog] New Premium jets: Lightning F.53 and Ariete]]

...turdy airframe, although the overall acceleration is nowhere comparable to jets at its tier, but the revised airframe did help F-5E making manoeuvres easie ...[[AIM-54A Phoenix|Phoenixes]] from [[F-14A Early|F-14A]]; for lightweight jets exactly like F-5E, facing such missiles alongside their carriers will be t

'''To fight enemy jets:''' If you are approached by an enemy plane, get ready to deploy countermea ...risk of the helicopter being shot down by SPAA or being targeted by enemy jets.

...tack enemy aircraft or helicopters that may be a threat to you, many times jets would get slow trying to get a shot at your helicopter, so you could strike

...ilities and can easily swat other helicopters and even manoeuvring fighter jets from the airspace. Carrying up to eight TY-90s, the Z-19E can uniquely func ...as large as a MANPADS. The TY-90 has few issues in shooting down enemy CAS jets above the battlefield. It can handle opposing helicopters as well, but thei

...agittario 2. The aircraft is one of the more nimble and dog-fight friendly jets that Italy has access to inside its tech tree. Similarly to the Sagittario * Large possibility of facing many supersonic jets

...ret and 1 coaxial 7.62 machine gun. They are useful to shoot at low-flying jets and helicopters and can occasionally penetrate some lightly-armoured vehicl

...o have to beware of its outdated design of wing-mounted guns, whereas most jets of the era put them on the centreline instead, as well as severe bleeding o ...overall large size also means that it will become an easy target for enemy jets with higher energy. So be aware not to dogfight for too long, else the F4D-

...lthough this truck was designed and manufactured by the dawn of supersonic jets, these 30 mm cannons did provide devastating firepower against light target

...rning turbofan engines on the sides of the airframe and is one of the last jets designed by Sukhoi with a straight wing. Since the Su-25K was designed as a As one of the export jets of Soviet Union then later Russia and Georgia ''(the Tbilisi Aircraft Plant

...s reliable and can be easily intercepted from any other supersonic fighter jets patrolling the area. When it comes to ground close air support you will nee

...tral AAMs are reliable when it comes to engaging enemy aircraft, primarily jets due to their tendency to generate a lot of heat. The Mistrals are all aspec

...a Z-19 hovering at low altitude will thus have a hard time detecting enemy jets cruising at high altitude. Visual detection should still be the primary too

...hanged, at the Z-9WA's higher battle rating it's common to face supersonic jets with countermeasures, so some additional consideration is required when usi

...most heavily armoured MBTs, and the TY-90s remain very adept at destroying jets, even in the face of top-tier supersonic aircraft. It retains the crisp the

...ion by aircrafts or SPAA, especially at B-29's current battle rating where jets start to become commonplace. Be sure to evade enemy detection and gunfire b * Slow carrying aircraft for its tier, can possibly be intercepted by jets during the bombing run

| colspan="2" | Saturn RD-41 (lift jets) || 2 ...to-air missiles. The stock R-60Ms are the classic tools of Soviet top-tier jets with high agility, short range, and low flare resistance. R-27 missiles wit

The helicopter has limited capabilities to fight against jets and other helicopters, so players should avoid air-to-air combat unless nec

...on allows the 2S38 to engage a wide range of enemies from tanks to fighter jets while maintaining the same profile and mobility of the original BMP-3. The

...of developement programs were started to develop new indeginous supersonic jets for Japan: First, the T-X program to field a supersonic trainer aircraft, a * Faster and better acceleration than many jets at its BR

...though your higher speed might save you from subsonic jets, any supersonic jets will have no problem chasing a Q-5L. Another note is that the Q-5L still re ...een on the previous Q-5A. A lack of flares and chaff is not unheard of for jets at its battle rating, but the Q-5L does not have impressive offensive weapo

...r, a decent climb rate of 56 m/s can be used for getting the drop on other jets with relative ease. Extended turning should be avoided as the J34 loses spe The 30 mm ADEN cannons easily tear apart other jets, with the four cannons achieving a one-second burst mass of 21 kg. Carrying

...in theory, is superior to even the Phantom FG.1 and FGR.2. Radars on most jets can scan ~15 degrees above the horizontal, and by climbing at Mach 0.90-0.9

...verse means that you should be able to target and destroy even the fastest jets.

...craft defense against approaching helicopters or slow and low-flying enemy jets. Its rapid rate of fire and powerful ammunition make it a formidable deterr

...he experimental [[Q-5 (Family)|Q-5E/F series]] and later by PLAAF domestic jets after the 2000s guided by onboard targeting pods. ...00 kg]] variants; thanks to its lesser weight and smaller size, most PLAAF jets, especially domestic multirole fighters in the 21st century can carry the b

...developed by the 1970s; however, the system was not very reliable against jets of its era during field tests and was delayed to mid-1970s for deployment. ...gets; but hiding the vehicle and seek for opportunities to take down enemy jets or helicopters that gets too close is achievable. Be sure not to rush to th

...ent name ARL-SM, was a communication equipment for PVO (Air-Defense Force) jets as part of their land-based air-defense system "Dozduh-1" (Воздух-1;

...aware enemies is the most common way to earn clean victories against enemy jets. As mentioned, due to the unpleasing maneuverability that can be referred a ...slowing down to propeller-like speed will become easy prey for other enemy jets even with their guns; therefore avoid dogfight at all cost unless in dire s

...nse dogfight situations than its predecessor. As with all top-tier fighter jets, extended turn fights should be avoided since they bleed much speed out of

...nemies at its tier. But do beware of light fighters or tailless delta-wing jets in one-on-one dogfights, it's better to quit the fight and wait for better ...wn enemies from some distance as a safer approach to confronting masses of jets. Alternatively take PL-7 if players prefer hitting targets within 2.5 km, i

...for the highest possible climb rate to counter Soviet bombers and earlier jets of its era (e.g. [[MiG-19 (Family)|MiG-19]]), it has some of the thinnest w ...will soon find it very different from other jets of its tier: while those jets would still have the chance to succeed in a dogfight to a certain extent, t

...IRST coupled with it's radar. This allows to lock to the heat signature of jets and slaving the missile to that lock, but the locked target wont receive a The J35XS also features an IRST, a rare sight in jets, and even rarer below 11.0. IRST stands for Infrared Search and Track and a

...armament inferior to its enemies and the combat limitations of delta-wing jets. For ground attack, the Kfir Canard still offers varieties of US bombs and ...ised not to engage or present yourself as an easily-acquirable target when jets like the F-4s, F-14s, F-16s, and various MiG-23s and MiG-29s in particular

...er, like many planes, it's possible to counter it. It's one of the fastest jets on the deck (~1,550 km/h, 963 mph) and has access to a helmet-mounted sight

...er, like many planes, it's possible to counter it. It's one of the fastest jets on the deck (~1,550 km/h, 963 mph) and has access to a helmet-mounted sight

...to pilots or vital components; although the size is not the biggest among jets of its tier. Hits from cannon or missiles will very likely damage the jet b ...make a guess on where exactly the source comes from, especially when enemy jets is chasing MiG-29. This can be a major problem in SB battles with only cock

...t equipment, F-16A/B Block 20s were delivered. As one of the most advanced jets of the era, F-16 Block 20s served as the cornerstone of ROCAF, both in thei ...impressive engine thrust and design features for dogfights. In most cases, jets that are an era behind the F-16 will very likely having a hard time biting

...ry fighters were loaned from various countries: 24 Panavia [[Tornado ADV]] jets from the United Kingdom were leased to cover the gap. This lease ran out in ...er staying away from the battlefield and picking off enemy helicopters and jets, or trying to take out lightly armoured targets with the 20mm Vulcan the F-

The JA37D is a highly manoeuvrable aircraft and outperforms most jets in its class, especially at lower altitudes (< 3,000 m). At higher altitude

...ltitude fighter-bomber, the Netz effectively replaced all other IAF combat jets except for the F-15. By the late 1980s, the F-15 and F-16 together comprise ...nd [[Su-17/22 (Family)|Su-22s]] - more than half the total number of enemy jets shot down during the battle - while suffering no losses in the process. Thi

...jets and their PLAAF derivatives. With its high caliber for its era, enemy jets will face very severe damage from short bursts from GSh-30-1. ...th rotary cannons. While the damage is more than enough to tear down enemy jets with a short burst, be sure to make every ammo counts as the gun only has a

...tained from Pakistan, is an IR AAM exclusively for Mainland China's export jets and was introduced into the game in [[Update "Apex Predators"]]. ...c 1; all characteristics of the Magic 1 are retained, so players of French jets will soon find themselves at home.

...r and proper guidance, it may get a direct hit on careless helicopters and jets. Still, at the end of the day this is a missile meant for anti-tank, not an ...ing system, the QN506 is capable of shooting down helicopters and careless jets with its powerful weapons. While jet aircraft can often be elusive with the

...ing as hard as you can, you instead must keep a certain speed. All fighter jets lose speed in turns, and generally, they turn worse at lower speeds. A figh Some jets will prefer the two-circle, while others will prefer other tactics. Again,

...es can ensure prolonged (albeit not suggested) dogfights with even earlier jets that are lighter. ...size: this is especially true since the J-8II series have been the longest jets in game (at a whopping 21.93 m, at least 2 m longer than the F-14 series).

...rip, leaving you to become easy prey to most of the other enemies fighter jets. Unlike the IDS, the Tornado ADV lacks any air-to-ground armament options,

...complishment for an agricultural country to manufacture some of the latest jets of the era, these aircraft were still of non-indigenous design. The aspirat ...cant upgrades to keep the J-8II competitive with the latest 3rd generation jets. Fortunately, Sino-American relations were relatively stable in the early 1

...to 6 x Python 3 on F-16A Netz can still be an ultimate nightmare for enemy jets. Be sure not to fire them within 1.2 km radius when in a head-on as these m ...ved no losses against around 82 (up to 86 vary by sources) Lebanese/Syrian jets and destroying their SAM systems for further air superiority. During the "B

...Systems after seeing its outstanding performance on shooting down Lebanese jets (most notably, MiG-23S which was the intended foe of J-8II series which was ...st Lebanese and Syrian jet fighters thanks to their more advanced tactics, jets and most of all, their trump card on Israeli's hand: Rafael Python 3 missil

...are the SPO-10 used by the MiG-21, early MiG-23 variants and certain PLAAF jets with equivalent system, which only show 4 sectors around the aircraft; whil Unique to the Su-7B family of jets and the MiG-19 series, this RWR only warns about radiation that's coming fr

...However, due to the nature of being a subsonic attacker at top tier, enemy jets tend not to have dogfights especially with a Frogfoot even though it is a h ...eceding Su-25 variants. Not only does it retain the same engine from these jets, but the airframe is equally as heavy. 256 countermeasures is more than eno

...le (AAM) in the game and has been the preferred missile for Soviet/Russian jets since the mid-1980s. Additionally, it has been adopted by countries that re ...predecessor and enhance the combat effectiveness of Soviet/Russian fighter jets. The incorporation of thrust vectoring allowed for improved manoeuvrability

...since it has no cannon or HMG, it is not able to shoot down helicopters or jets that are too close for the missile to get a lock.

...verse means that you should be able to target and destroy even the fastest jets. Top rank helicopters and high BR jets like the FJ-4B VMF 232 are the greatest threat to your existence. They are

...dem ATGM to defeat such targets. Sometimes the HE-FS (Time-fused) can blow jets or rotorcrafts into piece with ease when landed near them, do be careful fo

...anti-aircraft defense against helicopters or slow-moving, low-flying enemy jets. Operating within a group, it becomes instrumental in targeting critical co

...touches, but an agile opponent can dodge its fire. It is difficult to hit jets with it unless they linger in a head-on. Even in helicopter dogfights, the

...capacity of only two such munitions is much lower than comparable American jets like the [[F-16C]], which can not only carry three times as many air-to-gro

...ngs to the Navy) which allowed the Italian Navy to equip itself with armed jets to not only bolster its forces, but mainly to guarantee the security of the ...perazione alba neo" in Albania, and had to scramble and intercept multiple jets daily, and in Enduring Freedom where they racked up more than 800 flight ho

* Will consistently face IR based weaponry and more advanced jets

Like all other top-tier jets, maintaining situational awareness and knowing when to engage/disengage ene

...on the AC-130, the gun was set at a cyclic rate of 1,800 rpm but on other jets, it fires at a rate of up to 4,200 rpm. It was principally used on the AV-8

...on quite like the Ki-48's, unless one chooses to venture into the ATGMs on jets at much higher BRs. The [[PC 1400 X (1,400 kg)|Fritz X]] is the only other

...risis, USAF immediately transferred six F-100F to ROCAF with four upcoming jets by September after the heat; meanwhile the single-seater [[F-100A (China)|F ...nd targets, be sure to take extra caution on enemy jets as most supersonic jets of its tier will not have a hard time taking down F-100F. Even though 2 can

...asily dealt with thanks to the overall high overload of the missile: enemy jets will have a hard time evading even with flares.

...size is still one of the largest among domestically designed PLANAF/PLAAF jets (even the largest J-20 is shorter than JH-7A by 2 metres). To mitigate the ...This is a trait that also costed lives of PLAAF/PLANAF pilots as high wing jets will lose lift in the aforementioned scenarios, mostly during recovery from

...deal with air targets overall, as the single PKT is not ideal for engaging jets.

...agger-axe) family of domestic LGBs ranging from 100 kg for UCAV or trainer jets up to 1000 kg bomb for the largest attackers; according to the leaflet of T

...s doesn't mean you should brush off damage however, and like several other jets in this BR range, the F-15A can easily destabilize if missing even a wing t

...d their operational readiness. The SAAF has also struggled to maintain the jets' spare parts and technical support, which have been affected by the corrupt ...rica found a need to replace its aging fleet of Mirage and Cheetah fighter jets. Looking to modernize their fleet for not only national defense, but for a

...e production license of the Su-27SK in 1993. After threats that no further jets would be ordered from KnAAPO and a long negotiation with the now-Russian Fe ...ful AL-31F engine that gives almost average T/W ratio at 1.0, most earlier jets from lower BR will have major problem handling the J-11. When players expec

Just like most other top rank jets, it is very vulnerable to gunfire and missiles alike, meaning it is most im ...canards and the extra power of the engines make it one of the best turning jets in-game, falling behind only the F-16A in raw manoeuvrability. It however r

...o be played in one way which is very different from all the other top-tier jets. The JAS39A has an underwhelming radar-guided missile out of all its oppone

...that the missile would seamlessly integrate with Japan's frontline fighter jets, such as the F-15J and the Mitsubishi F-2. This phase underscored Japan's e

...heer onslaught of enemy aircraft, many of whom are quick to prey on strike jets like the Jaguar. Bomb targets in Air Arcade require more ordnance to succes ...autics Limited (HAL) for the remainder of its production run. 35 Jaguar IS jets were built by BAe, while the remaining 89 were built by HAL. India also fie

* '''Diving in''' - this is mostly performed by jets with rockets, AGMs or low-drag bombs as they need a very clear LOS to any d ...g bursts into the skies - this gives little to none reaction time to enemy jets. Radar lock is optional depending on the map terrain as long as the radar h

...e internal cannon. Highly manoeuvrable, they can easily shoot down unaware jets. The main issue is that they can only be mounted singly on the outboard pyl

...stracted targets and being able to fight back against even some supersonic jets in close-in dogfights due to its incredible dogfighting performance for its * Good high-altitude performance compared to other jets at its BR