What's that Skip? We can't launch fighters because there's enemy Strikers still blowing our ground units up?
Wow thanks Skippy, that was a close one.
On a more serious note though.
You all wanted realistic, you have it, so stop complaining.
I could write thousands of words about how Striker pilots carry on straight ahead, knowing there's an enemy fighter coming right towards them and not turning 1 degree left or right until they get shot at. Stop moaning and learn how to defend yourselves (EARLY) using terrain, the beam or just plain old turning around and head for nearest friendly SAM, friendly fighter cover or airbase.
Fighters shoot down Strikers. Fact.