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Dec 19, 2024 · 18mo ago

Update 2.43.0.24

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Update 2.43.0.24 introduces angle gating for several ARH missiles, adjusts aircraft battle ratings and loadouts, and implements first-stage ammo stowage for specific SPGs.

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EF-2000Armament:Replaced AIM-9L/I-1 with the superior AIM-9M missiles.AIM-9L/I-1→AIM-9M
F-5A (Thailand)Battle Rating reduced to 10.3 in Arcade Air and Ground Battles.→10.3
Rafale C F-3
- Armament:Additional wing pylons for MICA-EM missiles are now available.→Added
- Countermeasures:Countermeasure loadout changed to provide a mix of large and standard caliber flares/chaff.32 large→16 large, 36 standard
F-15EArmament:AGM-130A replaced with AGM-130A-12, which features an infrared seeker.AGM-130A→AGM-130A-12
F-111FArmament:AGM-130A replaced with AGM-130A-12, which features an infrared seeker.AGM-130A→AGM-130A-12
ARH Missiles (PL-12, MICA-EM, Derby, AAM-4, Р-77, AIM-120A/B)Guidance:Enabled angle gating, making missiles more resistant to chaff and requiring targets to maneuver more aggressively to dodge.Absent→Enabled

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AIM-9L/I-1The missile engine is no longer smokeless, making it more visible to targets.smokeless→smoking
Alpha Jet THBattle Rating increased to 10.7 across all Air Battle modes.→10.7
Centauro 105
- Total ammunition reduced to 38 rounds to fix a discrepancy between X-ray and stat card.40→38 rounds
- First-stage ammo:First-stage ammunition reduced from 16 to 14 rounds.16→14 rounds

✚Bug fixes5

EF-2000TWS Mode:Fixed a bug where target markers in TWS mode were not displayed on the HUD in Simulator battles.
F-111F
- Targeting:Fixed inability to lock on to targets from 3rd person view using GBU-15 and AGM-130.
- AGM-130:Fixed a bug requiring the bomb bay to be open when launching an AGM-130.
9M331 / HQ-17Guidance:Fixed a bug where tank IRCM incorrectly affected the guidance of these SAMs.
IJN HarunaMain Turrets:Fixed a bug where the aft group of main caliber turrets fired in the opposite direction.opposite→correct

◆Other changes5

Alpha Jet THDefault Loadout:Default weapons preset changed to 2x AIM-9P4 and a gun pod.→2x AIM-9P4 + Gun Pod
Sholef
- Ammo Stowage:Added first-stage ammo stowage mechanic.→Added
- Reload:Reload time is now 7.5s for the first two shots and 11.9s thereafter.→7.5s / 11.9s s
PzH 2000
- Ammo Stowage:Added first-stage ammo stowage mechanic.→Added
- Reload:Reload time is now 5s for the first two shots and 7.5s thereafter.→5s / 7.5s s

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