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Nuclear Escalation Aircraft Recommendations
Choose an aircraft for the job you enjoy flying.
Start with the job you enjoy
If you like protecting teammates, start with fighter cover. If you prefer ground attack, pick a weapon you can aim comfortably and build the flight around it. Radar suppression is another job again—you’ll spend more time watching emissions and coordinating the next attack.
The aircraft below offer different ways into the mode. Choose one you know before chasing a higher BR or a larger payload. Being comfortable with the aircraft leaves you more attention for the fight.
Back to contents ↑Which aircraft should you try?
| You want to… | Try | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Learn early guided ground attack | A-4E Early | The Walleye and Bullpup teach different skills. The Bullpup needs manual guidance. |
| Practice TV-guided attacks with Germany | F-4F | The late F-4F carries AGM-65B Mavericks. Check the variant when choosing your aircraft. |
| Mix Israeli fighter cover with precision attacks | Netz (Mod) | Choose Mavericks for ground targets or JDAMs for fixed aimpoints. Its air-to-air missiles are infrared-guided. |
| Fly conventional bombing attacks with Israel | Kfir Canard | Keep the load manageable and save speed for the exit. |
| Focus on Chinese strike aircraft | JH-7A Prototype | Choose a Kh-29T, KD-88 or guided-bomb load you know how to use. |
| Try Chinese radar suppression and multirole flying | Su-30MKK | LD-10s give you a radar-suppression option, with more sensors and weapons to manage. |
Choosing between your aircraft
Already comfortable in one of them?
Use it first. Pick a loadout for one target and see whether you can complete the attack and get back.
Guided weapons still feel awkward?
Spend some time with the controls in test flight. You can fly cover or use familiar bombs while you learn.
Want to take on radar sites?
Check that your aircraft carries an anti-radiation weapon. A missile that attacks ground vehicles doesn’t automatically home on radar.
Still losing aircraft on the way in?
Look at the route and nearby defenses. A different approach or a teammate’s help may do more than a different jet.