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War Thunder: MiG-25 FOXBAT Development Server Review - Is this Mach 3 Monster Overpowered?!
The MiG-25PD has been released on the War Thunder development server and is expected to be a winter event vehicle. It can reach speeds of Mach 3, but the airframe can tear at low altitudes. It has excellent radar and missiles, but has poor maneuverability and high fuel consumption. There may be balance issues at 10.7 BR, but it is possible to play using R-40 missiles at high altitude.
1. ✈️ MiG-25PD Development Server Release and Expected Winter Event Vehicle
- ✅ The MiG-25PD has appeared on the War Thunder next major update development server.
- ⚠️ It is expected to be a winter event vehicle, not a researchable vehicle.
- ✅ Like past winter events, it is expected to be one of four event vehicles.
00:00 - 00:41
1. ✈️ MiG-25PD Development Server Release and Expected Winter Event Vehicle
- ✅ The MiG-25PD has appeared on the War Thunder next major update development server.
- ⚠️ It is expected to be a winter event vehicle, not a researchable vehicle.
- ✅ Like past winter events, it is expected to be one of four event vehicles.
01:26 - 02:46
2. 🚀 MiG-25 Features: Iconic Bomber Interceptor, Engine Performance, and Speed Limits
- ✅ The MiG-25 is an iconic aircraft in both real history and War Thunder.
- ⚠️ Originally designed as a bomber interceptor, it may be difficult to perform in War Thunder.
- ✅ Equipped with two Tammansky R15BD-300 engines, it can reach speeds of 3,000 km/h.
- ⚠️ Be careful as excessive speed at low altitude can damage the airframe.
02:47 - 03:09
3. ⛽ Fuel Capacity and Consumption: 45 Minutes of Fuel, Beware of Rapid Consumption
- ✅ The MiG-25 carries a lot of fuel, but fuel consumption is very high.
- ⚠️ It can carry up to 45 minutes of fuel, but be careful as it is consumed very quickly.
03:10 - 04:04
4. 📡 Radar and Sensors: Sapphire-25 Radar's MTI/PD Function
- ✅ The Sapphire 25 TP26 SH1 radar offers excellent detection range and search area.
- ✅ Similar to the MiG-23 radar, tilting the nose down switches to MTI (Moving Target Indicator) or PD (Pulse-Doppler) radar.
- ⚠️ Supports look-down shoot-down functionality, which is helpful in air combat.
04:05 - 04:58
5. 🛡️ Defense and BR: 64 Countermeasures, 10.7 BR Balance Concerns, Lack of Armament
- ✅ Equipped with a RWR (Radar Warning Receiver), but its performance is not good.
- ✅ It has 64 countermeasures, which helps in missile defense.
- ⚠️ At 10.7 BR, it is difficult for other aircraft to catch up with the MiG-25, and it may have difficulty in combat due to fuel shortages and limited armament.
- ❌ There is no autocannon and only missiles can be equipped.
04:59 - 06:10
6. 🔥 Missile Armament: R-60M and R-40 Missiles
- ✅ Can be equipped with 4 R-60M short-range IR missiles.
- ✅ You can choose to equip R-40 RDS (semi-active radar homing) or R-40TD (IR) long-range missiles.
| Missile | Features |
|---|---|
| R-60M | Short range, all-aspect, vulnerable to flares |
| R-40 RDS | Semi-active radar homing, long range, high speed |
| R-40TD | IR version, different seeker head |
06:11 - 07:02
7. Strategy: R-40 Missile Meta, High-Altitude Threat
- ✅ It is effective to intercept enemies climbing to high altitude using R-40 RDS missiles.
- ✅ At 10.7 BR, it can perform a similar role to the F-4E, A-7E, and J37, which are effective for high-altitude interception.
- ✅ In the right BR environment (10.0-11.0), the R-40 radar missile can be very powerful.
07:03 - 07:24
8. 🛠️ Modification Concerns: Only Stock R-60M Provided?
- ⚠️ I am concerned that the R-40 missile needs to be researched.
- ⚠️ If only the R-60M is provided in the stock state, combat power may be very low.
07:25 - 08:59
9. 🛩️ Test Flight: Fast Climb Rate and Modeled Cockpit
- ✅ The MiG-25 can climb very quickly.
- ✅ The cockpit is fully modeled.
09:00 - 09:46
10. 📉 Maximum G-Force: 6G Limit, Low Maneuverability Confirmed
- ⚠️ Maneuverability is very low as the maximum G-force is limited to 6G.
09:47 - 11:31
11. ⚖️ Final Evaluation: Not "Good" but "Annoying", Engagement/Disengagement Ability
- ❌ The MiG-25 is not a "good" aircraft, but it will be a very "annoying" aircraft.
- ✅ You can freely engage and disengage using its high speed.
- ⚠️ You may be unexpectedly attacked by R-40 missiles.
- ✅ Similar to the F104, it can be a constant nuisance.
11:32 - 12:25
12. 💖 Positive Assessment of MiG-25 Addition and Mention of Patrons
- ✅ Positively assesses the addition of the MiG-25 to the game, praising its beautiful appearance and unique features.
- ✅ Thanks to the patrons.