VIPER TACTICS

[Thunder_]

we r aware that ED is working to bring the Viper capabilities up to speed  , The new update of the 27ER ( great btw) brought the viper to a back foot in respect to few platforms, do we have an expected update energy model for the A120 as well ? Looks like tactical employment has became key, is anyone aware of any future updates ?  

[dundun92]

AIM-120 was already updated like a year ago with the full CFD/Aerodynamic treatment, + moving to the new API. All thats left is proper INS guidance and rework of chaff, and generally making the seeker/guidance more realistic. But aerodynamics are as they should be rn.

[Exorcet]

The AMRAAM is still the better missile. The R-27 update just made it so you can't completely ignore the missile. Tactics haven't really changed.

[Thunder_]

Thanks guys that’s true I’ve remember the update now u mention and yes about tactics but slightly more now the effective range of the 27r is “over-blanking “ the A120 so the engine still burning solid at the end of the MAR and with lots energy, looks to me that the effective range has double, we practice with A120b and it was a 100% 27 (given fact that was same tactics evolved),  is the time for tracking acquisition the same on A120 or have the pat increased ? I.e. keep lock longer until goes active ?

I’m not completely sure tha A120 is far superior or the top dog at the minute ! Watch out might b a surprise there somewhere.