Should You Grind For The Su-27 Flanker..?

[@Tentacl]

This cammo is gorgeous...

[@Billy_shears]

I am using it too and i love it, i also modified a blue afterburner in and it looks even awesomer

[@ГерманПетр]

​@@Billy_shears а где его взять? На бирже гайджин?

[@igor3723]

@@ГерманПетрглянь WT live

[@nikolasjacimovic4792]

​@@ГерманПетр i think its a modded skin

[@ligma-balls9252]

@@ГерманПетрprobably warthunder live, search «warthunder user skins» on KZbin

[@Boris_The_Turtle]

4:32 Struck a cord with me. It convinced me to not waste time and effort grinding any of the shiny new aircraft. The Su-27 is one of my favorite aircraft, but there really isn’t any point to getting it if the gameplay is bad and will get worse.

[@RedTail1-1]

Same reason I haven't bothered with the F-15. I knew Gaijin would make it crap, so I never got my hopes up.

[@hemendraravi4787]

It’s significantly better than the smt expect in terms of radar n rwr but I gets better performance and way more missiles

[@surgetsann]

maybe it will get better, but my experience in the J-11 it has felt incredibly "floaty" and is very hard to point the nose in a straight line while maneuvering. Honestly the J-8F I researched it with felt much better performance wise. it really feels like they got everything ass backwards on the two front runner aircraft this patch. I'm mostly stock still, only just now getting rank 3 unlocked in the modifications. I really wish I could try dog fighting it at high altitude, but it's air rb, so no one does that.

[@brodykloster2102]

Imo after flying the flanker for a while, I think the airframe is pretty good, is it as good as in dcs, not even close, but it’s fast, turns well, and has a solid acceleration, and pulls aoa to avoid people’s guns, it has good high speed energy retention but the lower speed bleeds it all, but you can use that to ur advantage by making someone overshoot and use an r73

[@ferrous3262]

its speed kinda kills its clutch ability in late game

[@icantsleepman]

AoA can work both ways unfortunately making you much easier to hit with it's massive airframe

[@mr_confuse]

​@@ferrous3262I was struggling HARD in a 1v2 against two MiG 23MLs. I didn't have the engine mods, but still. Only reason I won was the R27ER and their incompetence. Holy hell, the flanker needs an actual toggleable AoA/fly by wire system.

[@VanityOrdies]

i mean with ten missiles and an usable airframe if you don't try to furball it's probably by far the best top tier plane in the game rn, f16c/gripen can both be good, but if all they carry is 6x 6m's compared to 6 er's.

[@TeterPiago123]

but once your below mack 1, like 900 or so, the energy bleeds out really badly

[@mattin5850]

F-15 and su-27 will be redundant since neither can get fox 3, so the moment ( next or update after next one) you will have to grind another 400k+ rp to get them... only semi safe option is the grippen

[@11Tits]

Lucky the F-16C and D can get the aim120s the D version is called the barak II in the israeli tree

[@СергейНикольский-я2ц]

@@11Titsand probably 29SMT will become kinda good with its R-77s

[@KneedsItsGat]

@@11TitsI’m rocking with the block 50 babyyyyyy

[@KhanAitmatov2033]

I’d have to check but I’m pretty sure this variant of the flanker can fire the fox three R27EA, in addition the F 15 we have in game couldn’t use AIM 120s to its full advantage due to its radar

[@hemendraravi4787]

But the real question is ,weather the r27ea is real or not , most say that it was a paper missile and there isn’t even a prototype of it

[@KneedsItsGat]

If I’m correct the weird cherry picked version F-15a we have here in game is supposed to be have the msip upgrade due to its ability to carry flares. And that version had a better radar and the ability to carry the first version of the AMRAAM. Therefor they it shouldve been given it. But gaijin being gaijin would make their own rules and make us wait to grind for the f-15c in order to get them

[@hemendraravi4787]

@@KneedsItsGat not really apparently not all of them got it or it's still unknown for sure.

[@KneedsItsGat]

@@hemendraravi4787 well what I do know was there was the capability of a certain version of the f-15a having the capability of using AMRAAMs. And I’m pretty sure it was the msip which is the version we have in the game rn

[@missilemans6688]

Played on both the F-15 and the Su-27. The Su-27 is WAY better in air rb, because of the insane amount of great missiles combined with the HMD and maneuverability, it actually made me have quite some fun in top tier. Playing the F-15 just felt like playing a brick, the F-16C is better than it IMO. The Su-27 is very well worth grinding.

[@harbour2118]

I pray this comment doesn’t get flamed by people who spam “F-15 is better in every way, Russian tech sucks” even though this is just a game

[@harbour2118]

@@Nobody19-eh6sz yeah irl, so just suspend disbelief for this cuz its a game

[@No1harris_98]

I honestly love the flankers, so glad to finally see one in game and actually play it.

[@Pilzmeister]

The range for the HMD Radar Lock is at 10km Just keep that in mind when trying to Engage someone

[@vogavation]

if youre close enough to need hmd the 10km limit doesnt matter

[@Pilzmeister]

@@vogavation He tried to Lock onto 20+km Targets with the HMD several times

[@rickdubbink]

I got lucky as hell and won a talisman on this thing 20 matches in. But i hate it, once you get slow you're F'd

[@ItzCPU_]

1:57 Aim54 stares

[@SuperBKDK]

You just know this thing is an err to err beast

[@MarkDrisch]

thank god somebody did a real review of this plane. Not just "OMG BEST JET EVER 10 MISSILES!". The radar on this thing is TRASH and really holds the plane back. I don't even bring a full missile load anymore, that's how bad the ERs in combination with this radar are.

[@agnostos6378]

Arent the radars bugged rn? Ive been noticing some weird stuff on the m29SMT as well

[@jordanharvey5739]

This radar holds locks just fine when using the right mode. All the other issues seem to be bugs from the patch

[@diegoabarca6111]

​@@jordanharvey5739 and What Mode did you use?

[@jordanharvey5739]

@@diegoabarca6111 PD HDN if they’re coming straight at me, normal PD if they start to crank or are within 15km

[@TheGranicd]

It had ERs in 87s based on US photos. Bit unfair assesment of the plane.

[@RoDe_1337]

To be honest, most people just say its bad...yet you ve taken it the other was and made some good points...nice one..cheers.

[@yureinobbie68]

Seems like the youtube algorithm does some perfect commercial matching. Just got a commercial for Warthunder update 1.91 (Night Vision) highlighting the F4-C after you talked about the golden age that was Phantom dominance. Not sure how to put flank and spank in that sentence naturally ;)

[@GideonBowlesProductions]

I don’t understand why everybody says it’s radar is bad, I’ll have people turn completely away from me 90° try to notch and I never lose lock, I like it more than every other radar in the game.

[@ferrous3262]

cap

[@M0LOCK]

Mu dude now you got the trophy for the biggest lie of the year...

[@namelesscrow9351]

Imagine this, the Gripen and the Eagle with no stock CM😂

[@ISO-420]

thanks gayjin for hyping everyone in dev test to deliver a missel buss that gets out turned by an f15 then nerfing it lol then ofc giving a 4th gen aircraft at 12.3

[@ed0ndatrackz]

Im currently grinding out the US Tech Tree just to fly out the top tier planes in simulator

[@airlightshockZOV]

As much as this guy is good at reviews, he is a heavy westard

[@ferrous3262]

yea the west really isn't any better than Russia or china

[@log1125]

finally someone with a realistic take on

[@RedTail1-1]

It uses the same radar as the MiG-29 so...

[@СергейНикольский-я2ц]

MiG-29 has N019 Rubin(Ruby) radar, Su-27 has N001 Mech(Sword) radar

[@mr.garrison6947]

The grind is real 😂

[@patrickwelch365]

The R73 in my opinion is harder to dodge than an aim 9m at around 2km because of the closing seeker head of the r73

[@denbleygv9238]

flank'nspank homie.

[@nyde7705]

If you can do it before fox 3s, 100% yes

[@wifi_soldier5076]

Can you do a review on the French Tiger HAD block 2?

[@mab2187]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the belly mounted missiles can also be ET's but Gaijin knows ET's are strong so they are limiting it.

[@SomewhatSummarized]

It cannot, the belly pylons are only radar missile capable

[@hemendraravi4787]

Belly pylons can’t mount r27et as it would block the missiles field of view

[@chrismeador685]

Flank and spank...I'm with you sako top air realistic is stale I'll stick to clubbing on top ground as well I love your honest reviews ty

[@SummaryNine26]

you are talking about how the radar is bad when you are trying to shoot at someone skimming the ground at 15km and notching, ANY radar is gonna struggle with that

[@carlomendoza6173]

Will you do a video for the Gripen?

[@TrampMachine]

It's a shame, I'd much rather they take away a couple pylons and give it a better FM. I'm no expert but I've played quite a bit of DCS which I'd hazzard a guess and say is much closer to the actual flight performance of the jet and say that an SU-27 should be able to keep in a dog fight much longer. Better sustained turn, or rate or whatever. Watching DCS vids if I remember right it has worse sustained turn than an F16 ut not by a huge margin. Maybe I'm wrong but current Su-27 in WT kinda sucks to dogfight in.

[@jordanharvey5739]

The 10 missiles are what makes this thing the best top tier aircraft. The issue with the flight model is just that most people pull as hard as possible for any turn because the instructor lets them. Tap that W button and keep your speed up

[@TrampMachine]

@@jordanharvey5739 Nah, it still rates like shit. You can bring your nose around fast but if you wanna keep at speed you're gonna be making a wide turn and by the time you even get your hmd on the guy he'll be you'll be staring at a missle to the face.

[@jordanharvey5739]

@@TrampMachine rates not gonna beat a viper or eagle but it’s not bad. With the archers I’d much rather have that nose authority anyways. There’s a reason 4-5 kill games in this monster are a piece of cake

[@gasparferrandisromero1075]

@@jordanharvey5739 go play DCS and then speak about this

[@jordanharvey5739]

@@gasparferrandisromero1075 I play the hell out of DCS and that’s not relevant here at all. Two totally different beasts

[@rflewelling1002]

Short answer is yes.. Same for the long answer...

[@mathewtheis9139]

Mirage f1c 200….. bruh, 2 magics, 2 gun pods…. Su-27 is my chew toy…. Those players already rely on there kit, totally unaware %90 of the time.

[@YoRHaUnit2Babe]

that camo aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@Bogdan4ickLive]

Where do you get this camouflage

[@bobdole6768]

can confirm the radar sucks hard

[@ivanjerginov1729]

Fox 3 missiles have been in the game for a while man. Do people just forget the Pheonix existed?

[@thatoneguy1741]

Fox 3s for another nations not just the US , way better then the phoenix which is for US only, everyone says this smh

[@ivanjerginov1729]

@@thatoneguy1741 Blud I made this comment 4 months ago.

[@ferrous3262]

5:01 gaijin should allow people to be racist getting ban from game chat because I want to be edgy is a crime

[@Gian-Luca006]

Can anyone help me, is the Mig29SMT or SU27 now a better option🥴

[@Migthunder]

Su27 easily 😂

[@allskillnoluck7734]

As you say, I think people play air rb just to unlock new planes but it's boring. The grind is awful. I prefer play ground RB. And flank and spank

[@bobtheshark4789]

It’s a w grind it’s completely useless in ground rb tho it’s a completely shit show not only do u got spaa up u got helicopters that will easily kick ur ass with man pads shits so annoying air rb it’s okay but the 16v16 shit is so annoying they honestly need to rework ground rb and air rb entirely before they keep adding more shit

[@kehreazerith3016]

This Su27 variant is an air superiority fighter, it's not designed for CAS so it will not be good for air to ground attacks. Air RB is a mess and does need a rework, even more than ground RB

[@thatoneguy1741]

Good thing it wasn’t designed for cas

[@WipeZZu]

Also RWR is bad. It does not know whats locking on you and it does not work for J-band

[@aquafire_yt6247]

How to get this camo?

[@aniketdaptardar1]

I spaded the Su27 yesterday and your review is to the point. This plane is kinda ok but definitely not worth the hype.

[@thepro08]

when i face the reality of the numbers of hours, silver lions and exp do even play this jet...... the only rational solution is to uninstall the game. and thats what i did. theres no point to play a game when you always on a inferior jet and have to give away your life just to be even.

[@RybakSix]

Flank and spank - lol

[@thefiskgoose9266]

ör to ör capabilities in ör realistik

[@oz314]

Man, is this a American mains forum post you are reading from or something?

[@nwolfmix2180]

why do you say "air" that way ☠

[@Pupixario]

10:30 what the actual....

[@gasparferrandisromero1075]

well, 9M does shit like this too in its other strength

[@hemendraravi4787]

That’s tvc for ya

[@D4nger_CLO5E]

Lord love a duck 🤦....set up manual radar controls so you don't pull your hair out 🤣

[@__Gum__]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer

[@Mr.Crow1984]

1:50 what all this history means is that gajin gave the us a 1976 aircraft, while russia gets a brand new 1990 fighter. I want my amraams dammit i want something that doesnt have win ratio of 30%

[@sanmiguel4774]

No

[@hemendraravi4787]

Aim7m is 1983 lmao

[@hemendraravi4787]

Also brand new won’t mean much , u get 1991 f15 for Andaman , Russia gets 1994 su27 or 1996 su37 (with 3d thrust vectoring) lol

[@Mr.Crow1984]

@@hemendraravi4787 brother i just finnished grinding all upgrades and it downed on me how old the f15a is. Dam thing still usses gbu-8 at 12.3.

[@annguyenlehoang7779]

no . anyone who grind for Su-27 is Putin lover :x (just kidding)

[@SargeNuR]

then that's another reason to grind it

[@IIThunderbirdII]

tbh ur pretty bad at using your radar missiles, you shot waaaayyy to many at ppl already low to the ground and just wasted most of them

[@Likeaworm]

Honestly I like my smt better

[@Respawndierepeat]

Mirage 4000k on top 🗣️🗣️

[@ferrous3262]

nah the gorilla gripper is on top

[@141menace]

ah yes 4000k

[@Migthunder]

Flanker is underperforming

[@nicholasleon7819]

flank n spank baby defending top tier air rb is massive cope. maybe top tier air arcade is the way to go now lol

[@AiRbU380]

6th comment YAYAYAYAYAYYAY