... an F104J saved your bacon? A flareless boat of a plane that gets focused every time one flies it out. Saved your MiG29. As someone who's very frustrated with how the F104J has become basically useless, this strangely excites me.

The German Mig-29 video is now real

The radar gunsight doesn't work very well in third person view but as a simulator player I can tell you that even when they're manouvering, in the cockpit it works excellently

Top tier might actually be kinda fair and balanced, there’s MiG 29, F-14, F-16, Mirage 2000, all pretty good planes.

with the change to how HE works for aircraft cannons iv switched to the ground target belts on the 30mm and i must say it feels amazing

02:19 that's because the radar gunsight calculates based on the assumption that the target will fly straight from the second you pull the trigger, which in dogfights is of course wrong. It essentially makes it so you have to remove any radar lock you have (inlcuding a TWS lock) to get the regular gunsight back so you can guess where to aim with a reticle actually pointing where your guns are pointing as opposed to guessing with a reticle that's all the way in Narnia. Edit: it is very accurate when the target is flying straight, it's basically a free pilot snipe from almost any range if they do that, but since you can't count on the enemy to fly straight in general, especially not in a dogfight, that only makes it a gimmick at best.

As a German main, I’m glad they added it

The radar gunsight only indicates how much you should lead the gun, and nothing else. For example, if your target is going in a linear path from your POV, then the radar gunsight will work perfectly. If it's manoeuvring, then just aimaing the radar gunsight will just never hit. What I do is that I get in a favorable position (like above the target) then use the radar gunsight to get the correct lead, and then I spray a little to the right and to the left for good measure. Often you can tell where the target is deviating to and correct for it on the fly. Well, as long as you understand the only 100% reliable information it gives you is lead, it's a pretty useful tool.

Can we all agree that the mug-29 has solidified itself in war thunders history as probably the biggest gremlin that has so far ever graced air RB not even the J21a was as bad as this thing when it was added

Knowing the planes you like, I look forward to your Tornado F3 review. I'm disappointed you don't get to enjoy the stock grind anymore, though.

I have an F-16 but not an MiG-29... but I am always amazed at how responsive the MiG-29 seems by comparison. The F-16 feels like a brick at high speed, and while it is generally good at defensive flying, you need to often pop the airbrakes so you can pull hard enough to avoid guns/missiles. Watching the MiG-29's flight performance and missiles just make it seem like it is a far superior plane in almost every way.

THE FULCRUM THE FULCRUM IS REEEEEAAAL

Defyn my guy, any chance you can revisit the Mirage 2000C in this meta? Having 24nmi range on the 530Ds is finally having a noticeable effect on winning against the Fulcrums in BVR.

I am spading the Mig-29A (GER) right now and gotta say even stock its a beast and with all the performance upgrades I actually won several 7 kill matches yesterday. Hands down best plane in WT right now. My only gripe with it is that the radar scale scope does not change and the refresh rate on it is pretty slow. F-14 comes in second place and Mig-23MLA would take the third IMO. I don't like the F-16. I spaded the american one, played the Chinese one but they all feel like big meh. Even had more fun in J-7E in full uptier than F-16. I think the F-16 would fare much much better in 4v4 matches as you could focus more on sustained ratefighting and not worry about getting third partied. But right now? When they changed matches to 16v16? In these 32 player matches, F-16 without FOX3 is completely outclassed.

10:24 You need to put the crosshair directly on the plane, not lead with it. It's only useful in situation when the target is pulling consistently.

Wow I’m impressed with your aviation skills I learned a lot just by watching.

Idk what you on about on R60Ms being less flare resistant than 9Ls after they’re flare resistance got nerfed, I can be full AB in my MiG29 and dump 1 flare and the 9L will go for the flare, but when I fire R60Ms they will ignore flares way more than my 9Ls do now

19:10 Bro got that dehydrated laugh, guys bully him about it

THE GERMAN MIG-29 IS REAAAAL

9:07 getoutofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetputofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetputofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetputofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetoutofmyheadgetputofmyhead

Me who is getting this one someday: I am very happy to be blessed by Defyn liking it

8:20 nobody gonna mention how movie-like that takedown was?

18:04 defyn, im from the future. And i have good news

That mig 27k 13:43 came clutch

Coming back to the idea of separating flares and chaffs, it's a very good idea but I'm afraid Gajin won't implement it for one very simple reason: newer players won't be able to distinguish SAHR from IR etc, so it will be an obvious hurdle not technical but experience, which would be related in the game. Btw nice video :^)

Those afterburners are massive

MIG [GER] Say that to your black friend all together

Defyn, please make a video on the F-16 and it’s FM. I don’t understand why the fulcrum keeps getting buffed, while the 16 is so limited.

Been waiting for this.

MLD: Im bad at dogfight Defyn: Ssame

You fly like a bird man, great video again!

9:08 AMONG US

The Mig29 is real???

I hope the f16 gets a flight model update it's doable now but knowing what if can be is upsetting

Your video title makes me want a German version of that song, kinda like the german version of The house of the rising sun.

Soo hiiiigh... But since im so early, would you redo many of the german planes? You been saying alot of planes been bad, meanwhile Tier IV and V germany LITERALLY HAVE 1 "Decent" PLANE EACH, while being extremely being downgraded in 6.0-6.7. I arleady got the G.91 R/3 and that been helping alot to grind the tree but I do wonder if you have any opinion on the matter...

The F-104J at 12.0 though. That is painful, having no countermeasures against all these monsters.

I personally feel like the aim 9Ls are worst atm, never can get a good use out of them unless they aren’t obviously paying attention or stock. Also the radar/ sparrows for F16 and etc feel really bad then it probably should be.

2:25 I believe you’re using the radar gun sight wrong. Let the target fly into it and then shoot. Considering your mastery in aiming however I dont’t believe that you’d ever rly need it. Except in situations where you’re in cloudd I guess Love the vids daifun, love you and sorry about the cat

I've found for the gun lead I lead it a little bit in front of the target and then fire and stop moving it forward so the enemy flys into it

I found the gunsight to be pretty reliable with IRST I anyways am stock and all the kills I got so far were with the guns instead of the 2 R-60MK's xD

Hey Defyn... do you want to experience a supremely powerful, fun and unusual, weapon system at high tier? Use exclusively zunis with an air fuse against aircraft in air rb. It's truly a hidden art to master.

9:07 when the F-4S is sus *Vineboom* *Amogus trap remix 1 hour loop*

Stock grind in 16 vs 16 is so painful

I wish you good luck for the F3 video.

19:00 it's soo annoying that people stealing someone that stall,spin or on fire

I started playing this week and these videos helped me a lot, even as I don't have jets, yet I still watch them I know aim sensitivity is very different and depending on the person and mouse and dpi is going to be different but could you at least do a quick aim settings run down so me as a new player know what to use, currently I'm in stock sensitivity with delay

I was test flying a plane and I used radar gun sites for the first time and I felt like they didn’t lead enough they were always a little slow in predicting speed I’m still in early German Jets I have the Mig 15 So I’ve been going fast a lot recently but even going slow in a climbing shot it was short

Goddamm I can't wait to get this plane for Air Sim

I'm sorry for this dumb question, but what it is the "radar gun sight"? Also, more fuel means more weight that means slower turn rates?

Why does it have the same radar though? Didn't the German fulcrum have a nerfed radar?

9:07 PTSD

Hey defyn it’s hard finding any current videos of the griffon spitfires, thinking about doing one soon?

I remember looking at a meme of someone making fun of german mains explaining why they need both the tornado and mig 29😂😂 it is now a reality

For me the f16 is cool as a US main my self but I have more fun with the mig 29 as it is my best plane right now.

Hey Defyn, this is a bit of a weird question, but is there any mode where I can switch off the Pulse doppler in the 29? I kinda hate that my 27ERs get notched at higher altitude, so I would love to just have a normal pulse mode for these situations, but from what I saw, that is not actually possible, right?

when defyn say video is over 😭

Can you take a look at the J7E after you finish reviewing these new planes? It would be interesting to see how it performs now in the new top tier

In the beginning is that a custom map or something? If so how do I play it

I literally got so scared at 9:07

would u say the mig 29's gun is much better than the other gun that is on the mig 23 and 21, i like to gunfight but gunfighting in the mig 23 and 21 is hell

So High

Theres a control your using. I use to use it but forgot the name of the control . When pulling a high G turn there is a control you can use to keep your turn with out blacking out (you kinda straighten out for a moment) whats the name of that control?

9:10 amogus😮

9:07

What decal do u use on the tip of your wing?

Before this update shooting people on the deck wasn't an issue. Did they change something so that now it is?

we need some epic Tornado F3 gameplay

Things I‘ve learned today. The F-16 is a fucking boat…. and since Defyn is enjoying his time in top tier, it‘s better to not go there anytime soon. I don‘t want to end up in a video while getting 360 noscoped from a MiG-29

Not just the 30mm, i have been getting hits with the shvaks, NR-23s and mg151s aswell, WTF they did with gun damage?

After flying the German MiG-29 a bit and having flown the F-16/F-14 pretty extensively to good effect, I honestly think the fixed FM MiG-29 should have it's R-27ER's removed. The base 27's are already very competent missiles and the ER's just put every other missile to shame, even the Phoenix to a great extent. It's either that or the F-16A gets early amraams but I hardly think that would do well to balance everything else out. TL;DR - MiG-29 has such good missiles and flight performance that it probably doesn't need the 27ER's to still do well. Those were just a lazy addition.

hey you said we should be using ground target belts in "sky guardians air overview" video but this videos desc says that you use air target belts. btw can you make a detailed video explaining what belts to use after the update?

Hello, how do you do to make your radar beam follow the cursor ?

do you have a squadron that i could join? btw you make very gave videos

I think this lead indicator should be switchable on and off. There have been so many moments where I wanted to shoot a priority behind another target with a missile but it was aimlocked to that target so that I missed someone else that was passing in front of me. Also works really bad on headons where you want to land a missile hit but being ready with the gun just in case it misses.

Молодец, хорошо играешь 🤗

i really cant tell if this guy is doing a voice over or a live commentary

i dont have the mig 29 yet so i cant see if its true but a friend of mine told me that the hmd does not allow you for a lot of room to lock someone in anymore

I love Gaijin all the bugs with both Tornados and Gaijin have the devs working on a jet that's already very playable.

Can we get much higher ?? Sooo highhh

The mig 29 is prob one of the top if not then the top best looking top tier jet in the game to me

where is my tornado AughhDV video defyn?

Are you a better pilot than a copsi?

We must also add a cabless unmanned MiG-23 for Germany, go guess its route

For the gunsight i use lead a little on the nose of a plane if they are turning into me

Defyn ive been struggling with dog fighting in the F-14, any chance you can drop another video on it?

Could you make a video about some Spitfire?

I think the gun computer only calculates velocity, not ballistics, so lead the computer in terms of bullet drop

I always use the 24T over the 24R on my mig 23 unless it's those big f*** off maps.

more often than not, my team dies withing the first 25 seconds of combat, and im left to 1v8 or more. its like my team is always full if new players. no matter what nation. (i have all planes)

in a 1v1 duel setup, is german mig29 in a feelable way better than russian one?

18:00 Chaff, flare and fuel sliders w h e n, gaijin?

i wanna ask you something defyn ? on any aircraft is really using flaps on any aircraft are not recommended or like not using them at all ?

So high

For some reason, other than the odd crazy undodgable R27, I’ve actually been doing pretty well in the J7E at top tier lately even though I only got it about 2 weeks ago. PL5-Bs certainly help of course, but I’ve had a whole bunch of dogfights against 12.0s and I literally haven’t lost one for some reason, and I feel like I probably should have by now. Is the J7E still the strongest 1v1 plane in the game, or is it just that I’ve played against 12.0 “noobs” every single time? 🤷‍♂️😂

could you play the sweedish j22 b at 3.7 just for a change back to props

LUKE! YOU TURNED OFF YOUR TARGETING COMPUTER?!

u need to set you gun targeting distance to none if you want the radar gun sight to be accurate

Guys I need an advice. What should I unlock and play after my first jet f84b??

you should go back to the mirage 2000 it got a flight model rework and at low speeds it pulls like a monster