War Thunder Premium Review: Yak-3 [Brilliant Beauty!]

[@jean-luchanot8061]

Hi Jengar, nice video again. For Info, the French have nothing to do with the devellopement and construction with Yak planes. The only connection between French and Yak ( shortcut for Yakovlev, the conceptor and builder of these planes) is that Yak planes has been favored over other russian planes when De Gaulle and the French governement in exile decided to send French pilots to create a French squadron in russia. Asked to chose a plane, the French squadron leader after extensive test decide to fly Yak 1"s. That squadron took the name of "Normandie-Niemen" wich still exists nowaday's. Staline has been so glad with the service of the French pilot"s that he authorised the pilots to return in France with their own planes.

[@jengar6258]

i know all that ;) the collaboration part was meant for the french pilots in soviet planes. but ty anyways!

[@spindash64]

to be fair, the engine originated from license built hispano suizas

[@dashabotsman6499]

Jengar ффФ

[@jengar6258]

Hey guys, I've got the premium French Yak-3 for you in today's premium review. A plane just added in patch 1.77, and a damn good one too ;) Hope you enjoy, and dont forget to like, comment and subscribe for more. Enjoy your sunday! :)

[@LuizBarros99]

Jengar hey, any chance of revisiting the Yak-3 VK-107? Or reviewing the Yak 9UT/Yak 9P? I simply love these aircraft, however I find the Yak 9UT/Yak 9P to be "meh" some times. A shame that my PC broke...

[@LuizBarros99]

Jengar I almost forgot: the Yak 3 VK-107 was moved from 6.0 to 5.7! So no more jet fights

[@komyhabeiiiatb9237]

NICE !))

[@gabrieletesio6848]

can we expect a review of the Reggiane Re 2000?

[@jengar6258]

re.2000 today, la-200 tomorrow ;) vk-107 at 5.7.. mm, wasnt nessesarily needed. would also slightly preefer the 9t, as i like the explosions ;)

[@Plato76...]

Looks brilliant. The only planes I have any modicum of success in are yaks...especially yak 9m. Looks like gaijin will be getting more of my cash. Nice video Jengar mate.

[@jengar6258]

You're welcome Scott, the plane wont dissapoint you!

[@JChamberlin]

That RB match was well flown. :) That 109 pilot is probably kicking himself though.

[@Plato76...]

Jim Chamberlin c'mon Jim is this not making you thirsty for the need to make more flying vids again?

[@JChamberlin]

I often feel like flying. Then I think about the state of air combat in War Thunder and that desire to fly subsides for a while.

[@Plato76...]

Jim Chamberlin thats a shame mate. For me anyway, found your vids extremely helpful

[@jengar6258]

Thanks Jim, the state of air combat isnt that bad, it should be more developed instead of stagnant, but what is there is still very much worth playing.

[@antoinecharron6062]

Good one boss! I like this plane. Like you say it is very adaptive to all situations but, I have to say the limits reveal them selves pretty quickly. We have to adapt our selves to that plane. The ammo can run out quickly and after one or two kills I have to RTB to reload. We have to be careful not to get hit because fires are common and cant be extinguished. It has great energy retention. Top speed in a dive comes very quickly! Surprising spitfires in energy/turn fighting is always a pleasure in this plane! Good fun grinding the French tree with this aircraft 👍

[@jengar6258]

absolutely ;)

[@onoff8520]

What a match, what a plane.. Even in real life, this was a feared beast. Nice review mate. Btw, La200 will be also pretty appreciated one :D

[@jengar6258]

im working on it, should come out tuesday! :)

[@doch.8039]

1:58 protected by hand of Stalin himself I see XD

[@jengar6258]

sometimes one needs a bit of luck ;)

[@johan6352]

Looks like i found Just the right plane to finally grind out the french! Thanks mate

[@jengar6258]

np mate, its good for that indeed ;)

[@BlitZnGodzilla117]

Tried using this to grind out my French tree but there's been a lot more German p47s than usual :p

[@jengar6258]

true, as long as its not 3 or 4 on you alone you can counter them though :)

[@SuperFatbastard69]

Bought it during the sale, no regrets. Thanks for the informative review Jengar.

[@catstopower]

Nice video, good work, Keep it up! Maybe, I am going to buy that Beauty, but at first, I wanna get the soviet Yak-3. Wish everyone a great day!

[@jengar6258]

Thanks fabi, much appreciated! will do :)

[@m.v.a.l7669]

Nice vid Jengar:D You really got to check out the A-36 with the new gun pods :D

[@jengar6258]

will consider that, but the new planes are first ;)

[@Masterhitman935]

Jengar is it me, or are you firing off videos faster that my A5M2 catching fire for an M2 incendiary round.

[@jengar6258]

my week holiday coincided with the release of 1,77 ;)

[@brentfleming40]

For the next premium review could you fly the P-39K or the XP38G? And the tutorial about the controls. Keep up the great work man!

[@jengar6258]

got an old xp-38 up somewhere! ty mate!

[@The_Custos]

Took it up to the 750kmh in a dive. Very glad I am not playing realistic.

[@bobmckelvey7905]

ok Jengar once again great video ! Sold ! I loved this plane @ ussr stands to reason id love it as french

[@jengar6258]

you're welcome, its a great plane indeed!

[@DK-te4wy]

They seem to have changed something with attributing kills. I noticed a few times today, where I got kill credits even though I'd not made crits and a plane crashed or rammed someone else. I think it happened to me also when I got rammed, the credit went to someone who wouldn't have gotten it before 1.77. Not sure if it was based on proximity or on hits. I don't remember seeing notes on changes like that, did anyone else? It's a nice improvement in fact, though it's still not perfect.

[@jengar6258]

i noticed a few kills from only hits, and after a long time, kills i probably wouldnt have gotten before ;)

[@RafaelSims]

Nice video, im looking to get this plane soon, my question is, is possible to u make a stream? here on youtube or twitch? u think about this? ty!

[@jengar6258]

i cant mate, i dont have the life nor the setup in my house to stream for hours on end. I've got a family mate, kid, girlfriend, work.

[@RafaelSims]

Sure, i have family too, kid, wife, work, i have no camera, but in sometimes i try to stream my games hehe, just talking and playing, would be good someday u can make a good stream for us, im your fan! :D cheers.

[@jengar6258]

who knows, amybe some day, but i dont expect i'll be able to anytime soon.

[@darrenbrown2050]

Defiantly going to be getting this plane and finally start grinding the French tree,it seems like an absolute beast.and as always great vid mate

[@jengar6258]

good idea my friend! :)

[@HughMyron372]

Been flying this out as well Jengar. The guns really seem to do work for me, but the dive limit and the spam of air spawned thunderbolts are annoying

[@jengar6258]

it's a good counter to the bolts, as long as you dont face 3 or more alone ;)

[@silo_fx3182]

Nice review. I don't need this plane for grinding but would look to getting it on sale. I missed on all those other premiums as they were limited time available. It's all right Gaijin, I'll keep my money :-).

[@jengar6258]

it'll come by someday again no doubt :)

[@MRannikko]

Just trying to get this bird at the warbondshop! Needing a good crew grinder in French line! So now I know that it's is a good choice!

[@jengar6258]

if you're playing again you should return to nmy! :)

[@MRannikko]

@@jengar6258 I am still playing but not so much anymore. Me and my wife got a 7month old son now. So I think You know that there is not so much on (own) time anymore! 🙂 But yeah!! I try to fly 1-5 RB missions in every day.

[@jengar6258]

you fly more then me ;) hope the family is well mate :)

[@L1amPL4YS]

hey Jengar i have a question. well im a good tanker but a horrible pilot. do u think i can have fun with this plane? ^^

[@bursucu2912]

use air targets for 12.7s and tracers for the 20mm it works like a charm, also awesome video dude just dont spam too much with yaks ^^

[@jengar6258]

Thank you sir, well, they died right? ;) that was the goal.

[@robertbrown6933]

Will you be doing the 452 2c soon? I can't find any gameplay on it still

[@jengar6258]

what plane is that? never heard about that one ;)

[@mikeliu5549]

good job jengar keep it up!!!

[@jengar6258]

will do sir! :)

[@Bop_It]

Looks like a fun plane

[@jengar6258]

it is indeed :)

[@curtisjordan9210]

I love your videos, way better than TankDaily!!

[@jengar6258]

Thanks for the compliment Curtis!

[@jambothejoyful2966]

I have a lot of trouble dealing with these things at 5.0 In a p51

[@jengar6258]

stay fast, disciplined B & Z is the answer. Dont get lured into maneuvering.

[@HauptJager]

the french lind gets oddley out of sorts at rank 3, and teh Yak 3 seems like a good grinder. :) hell of a game and review.

[@jengar6258]

Thanks mate :)

[@koheio.1222]

Nice, I just got this and I love it. The ammo runs out quick though.

[@jengar6258]

i agree :)

[@stewpidasso288]

Very nice. Looks like it's worth a shot!

[@jengar6258]

absolutely :)

[@Steve-nf4jx]

What kind of ammo belts do you use? Idk if you mentioned it

[@frankbradley4487]

American F-84G next with Ground Target belts please!?

[@sarpkaplan4449]

Frank Bradley have fun clubbing 262s that are slower and less powerful then you and with airspawn

[@Tclarke-cy1sc]

air spawn has been removed though

[@sarpkaplan4449]

Taiga Clarke thank god, still quite clubby however

[@jengar6258]

it's on the list for this week mate, keep an eye on my releases, of which there will be plenty this week, as i got a week holiday ;) great timing :)

[@ivanbnv8354]

what do you mean it doesn't excel?!? has one of the best turn times and climb rate

[@Satanperkele]

I don't know why, but I struggle immensely to perform well in this plane.

[@jengar6258]

there's some downsides, high alt performance, dive speeds, ammoloads. work around that and you win.

[@Satanperkele]

@@jengar6258 well I can't aim for shit, I already know that

[@jengar6258]

@@Satanperkele practice, practice, practice.

[@1980Raffael]

hardest part ingame was the french tree... since i buy this bias. Low and mid tier is hard with 600 + - rb flights. If you are some semi Pro / Pro you dont need this one but otherwise... Lads rly if you can, buy this one. No joke.

[@jengar6258]

she's great indeed :)

[@korgeth]

Yak attack. Lol love my yaks especially the 3's all of the 3's, and the 9m. Just wish the vk107 was back to how it used to be. Or at least closer than it is now.

[@jengar6258]

agreed :) i havnt flown the vk107 a lot lately.

[@dankmeme1232]

A good Yak of all traits.

[@The_Custos]

Got her today, she is very nice.

[@michielbijlsma3272]

Imo almost all Russian props are jack of all trades and that's why I love them

[@jengar6258]

indeed ;)

[@NOTJustANomad]

I support the idea of making a video in Dutch!

[@jengar6258]

hehe, not happening apart from the occational godverdomme ;)

[@GogoFly68]

What graphics Card are you using in your computer, I'm looking to upgrade.

[@michielbijlsma3272]

Rational Reality American I think he uses a GTX 1060

[@GogoFly68]

Thanks what are you using in your system? My system is original about eight years old, I don't have many issues, but just want a better system.

[@jengar6258]

yeah, got the gtx 1060. i7, 16GB of RAM , 3 year old pc now i think.

[@wolfteeth8493]

Just unlocked F8F 1 and need to know if i should get the gunpods

[@jengar6258]

well, it makes the FM less good, but you have more firepower ;) take your pick!

[@wolfteeth8493]

Jengar Peraonally ive never taken a gunpod on any plane before but the Quad M2s are really meh

[@brendanlang3596]

I really hate these planes really bad for one main reason....... THEY DON'T HAVE WEP! oh and that they fall apart and burn like hell as they are made of wood. NIce job for making them work.

[@vuongkyvi]

How does this compare to the Soviet Yak 3?

[@jengar6258]

i'd have to fly the soviet yak 3 to compare. havnt touched that in years.

[@Polaventris]

Definitely a great premium to get. Obvious Russia bias ;)

[@jengar6258]

hehe, french bias ;)

[@georgivanev7466]

The lack of WEP in this plane sucks a lot.

[@jengar6258]

agreed.

[@ericcheung8036]

beautiful

[@jengar6258]

it is indeed! :)

[@TheRaptorXX]

Yak 3, MONSTER!!... and often underestimated.

[@jengar6258]

indeed sir! :) fantastic plane :)

[@gasdorficmuncher9943]

german p47 this is only resion i want this plane !

[@Crashoverride1234]

Notice how whenever the enemy gets hits on this premium it just sparks?

[@scrotobaggins3499]

Are you dutch ?

[@michielbijlsma3272]

MaM LekkerMals He is

[@jengar6258]

klopt als een bus!

[@jheybrent]

Yak-3 is gud, i wish it fires slower tho or it carries more ammo

[@jengar6258]

patience on that trigger finger ;)

[@Cthight]

That guy turnfighting with a FW190 he could just go straight up and better use that energy for altitude but ok he is a console player he played to much arcade maybe.

[@TParkcasual]

Free French! Vivia' la' France!

[@jengar6258]

yes sir! :)

[@csgaming8101]

French pilots maybe better than soviets, because i have the soviet yak 3, and my pilot is always lose the control. Always, even a little turn. Or maybe i'm a too rough pilot, i don't know.

[@jengar6258]

maybe your crew is less developed then mine, pilot's g-tolerance is an important stat to improve!

[@lonelypilot3610]

Dude, don't head on P-47's

[@jengar6258]

sometimes you got to do what you got to do.

[@lonelypilot3610]

can you barrel roll, it's quite effective when avoiding P-47's.

[@jheybrent]

This will be like the hitlerbolt of french nation

[@jengar6258]

perhaps yeah :)

[@namespacestd131]

Reason why I don't play arcade anymore 10:38

[@jengar6258]

that being?

[@namespacestd131]

You were stalling out, yet you were able to turn your plane almost 180 degrees. Arcade physics you know.

[@jengar6258]

nope, i wasnt stalling out, no stall out warning, and still in control of the plane. I was at the edge of stalling but not quite. but ye, the FM's of the planes all have major boosts in arcade. and i can imagine that you would prefer RB for that reason. But that is something else from what you were claiming here.

[@namespacestd131]

@@jengar6258 yeah I rechecked the clip. Your speed never went below 180 kph. So theoretically you were close but not stalling. But in realistic mode, I don't think you'd be able to complete that turn in nose up position in that speed. That is what I am trying to point out.

[@jengar6258]

depends on how functional the plane is at low speeds, as long as you're not within the stallrange i think the yak 3 can do it, for sure below 3000m.

[@RailroadEngineer123]

I love your Russian accent!

[@jengar6258]

hehe, ty!

[@RailroadEngineer123]

Do you have Xbox One? :)

[@FunkyEspelhoCat]

hello?