Improvements to missile seeker behavior, lock stability, and increased launch ranges for several Soviet and US aircraft missiles.
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▲Buffs10
- Radar TrackingDecreased the chance of radar lock transferring to nearby targets, resulting in more stable target tracking.
- R-530The launch range of the R-530 missile has been slightly increased.→Increased
- R-27RThe launch range of the R-27R missile has been slightly increased.→Increased
- R-27TThe launch range of the R-27T missile has been slightly increased.→Increased
- R-530FThe launch range of the R-530F missile has been increased.→Increased
- R-530DThe launch range of the R-530D missile has been increased.→Increased
- AIM-9L
- Seeker:Increased seeker field of view, allowing for easier target acquisition.2.5→3.6 degree
- Seeker:Increased max lock angle, allowing the missile to lock targets much further off-boresight.17→40 degrees
- IR Seekers
- IR seekers now calculate lock-on distances for afterburner plumes separately, improving front-hemisphere acquisition for all-aspect missiles.→Separately calculated
- Cooled-cell rear aspect missiles can now lock onto targets on a collision course.→Added
▼Nerfs1
- AIM-9LSeeker:Reduced tracking rate, making the seeker slightly slower to follow fast-moving targets.36→22 degrees per second
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- Update 2.57.1.7Jul 7, 2026 · 1d+2→
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- Update 2.57.0.32 — Sound Mods AvailableJul 2, 2026 · 6d+6→
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- Update 2.57.0.27Jun 30, 2026 · 1w+5−1→
- Update 2.57.0.25Jun 29, 2026 · 1w+14−2→
- Update 2.57.0.17Jun 26, 2026 · 1w+5−2→
- Update 2.57.0.13Jun 25, 2026 · 1w+6→
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