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- Memory: 4 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The new J-8F is an upgraded version of the famous Chinese jet fighter, equipped with helmet-mounted sight and advanced weapons! Meet one of the champions of the upcoming La Royale update!
J-8F, jet fighter, China, rank VIII
Features:
- New fire control system
- High max speed and climb rate
- Deadly all-aspect PL-8 missiles
- Drains energy in turn-fighting
In 2000, a new modification of the J-8F jet fighter made its maiden flight. The aircraft was equipped with a new power plant, updated radar and fire control system, which included a pilot's helmet-mounted sight and an HUD on the windshield. The new PLA combat aircraft was armed with new advanced missiles to destroy air, ground and sea targets. In 2003, the fighter entered service with the army, and a year later, the PL-12 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile was successfully tested.
The modern J-8F jet fighter will become China's new top-tier aircraft, which will be available in the upcoming La Royale major update. Today we will tell you about this wonderful aircraft, and also reveal the plans of the War Thunder development team for long-range air combat missiles.
So, the new J-8 series aircraft comes as a remedy for those imperfections the previous model the J-8B had. The J-8F received modern avionics - a new, more reliable and sensitive radar, as well as a new fire control system, which includes not only the HUD, but also the pilot's visor. From the previous model, the new J-8F receives very good PL-5B missiles, however, the new all-aspect PL-8 with a launch range of up to 18 km will become the main weapon for air combat. The high G-tolerance of the PL-8 missiles, combined with convenient sight via a helmet-mounted targeting system, make the J-8F one of the best interceptors in War Thunder.
The J-8F is known to carry the PL-12 BVRAAMs (beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles), but adding them to the game would mean the J-8F has a significant advantage over all opponents on the battlefield. Our team also had the idea to equip the fighter with PL-11 missiles as a placeholder, but such missiles could not be used on the J-8F due to lack of the target illumination radar. Therefore, we decided to introduce a set of 6 PL-8 missiles for the J-8F, which make the aircraft an excellent duellist at medium and close distances. The PL-12 missiles, same as other medium-range active seeker missiles for fighters of other game nations, will appear in War Thunder at the same time in one of the future game updates.
The J-8F is also equipped with new engines with slightly better thrust ratings. The fast fighter becomes a little faster - now its maximum speed at high altitude is about 2350 km/h (~M 2.25). In the La Royale update, both J-8 aircraft will also receive differential elevator deflection, which significantly improves roll speed. Excellent maneuverability for its weight, one of the distinguishing features of the series, has become even better! It is worth remembering however that the aircraft tends to bleed speed quickly in sharp turns, so altitude and speed are still the key to success for the J-8F.
Despite its primary purpose as an interceptor, the J-8F can also be used in mixed battles. To kill armored vehicles, the fighter is equipped with new high drag bombs and Type 90-1 HEAT rocket pods. As usual, the weapon configurator will help the pilot to configure the aircraft for any combat mission!
The J-8F fighter, nicknamed “Handsome Sky Lad” in China, will be added to rank VIII of the Chinese aviation tech tree in the La Royale update, which is almost ready. We can’t wait, just like you!
Comments (46)
Comments will be premoderated1 flare and the "deadly pl8" go to trash :D i tested many times
Yeah we'll add Pythons 3 for J8, but not for Israel and not R-73 for USSR.
We plan to add Pythons 3 for Kurnass 2000 in Major Update.
2003 and yet way weaker than 1976 figher called F-15, just add it already its older then most top tiers
Date of production is not a thing that makes one jet better than another, c'mon.
Hope to see BVRaams in the game soonTM XD
BVR? You mean I can shoot down my enemy from 50 miles away? Perfect.
Although i am excited for this planes arrival i am a bit disapointed that this is the first jet to receive "python 3s" since israel is the main and first user
We plan to add Pythons 3 for Kurnass 2000 in Major Update.
Any comment on Python 3 for the Kfir C.7, given that the PL8 is a copy of that missile?
We plan to add Pythons 3 for Kurnass 2000 in Major Update. No info on other jets for now, sorry.
Neat Aircraft! Also, are there any plans for a new German premium helichopper as the HFS 80 seems underwhelming for grinding?
Will Israeli Kfir C-7 also get the Python3? Having 4x 9G while mostly facing top tier is pretty terrible. And also the Netz, to add more variety.
AFAIK right now Kurnass 2000 will get them, Netz need more research from our side.
Why don't they put the PL-11 on it? If in real life he could take them, only 6 PL-8 in 12.0, it's certain death, at least put him with the PL-11 so he can compete
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