F-4J In War Thunder : A Basic Review

Taking a look at the F-4J in War Thunder - the first American plane with an advanced pulse doppler radar system in the game.

[andrewfortunato]

LOVE the new jet engine passing sounds. I feel like I’ve been sent back to 2013 to watch Dogfights on the History Channel

[thealphauser]

I actually expected the F4J to have a fully functioning HUD.

[rags]

Things WT urgently needs now - Jammer pods, SEAD missions, drop tanks, mid air refueling, alignment of ground vehicle and air vehicle tech trees. Seeing F-105s have to dodge ADATS is just silly.

[kylebrady]

There was a 20mm gunpod tested by the US Navy which had the Mk. 12 cannon as the base, but the Navy ultimately decided against it. It was 600gal less fuel that could be carried, the gun itself was questionably reliable, more drag, and if I recall it wasn't tough enough to withstand long term carrier operations. The Navy just didn't use gunpods throughout the war as a result (the USMC is a different story). Instead they did what I feel is the far smarter route and just trained their crews better; not just pilots but ground crews too (Ault report and all that jazz). There was also some obscure school called higher cannon or something, I dunno, there was a b-movie about it in the 80's, seemed kinda neat. ;)

[_ace_defective_]

1:00 that missile sure tracked for a while! watching the MiG defend only for the Sparrow to continue tracking was something else lol

[aureliencostabeber]

The "dogfight" in the name of the AIM-7E2 doesn't mean it's a dogfight missile like a sidewinder but rather that's it use the dogfight mod of that sparrow wich mean faster/better tracking off the rail and lower minimum engagement distance

[doomboygammer]

Honestly loving the new maps for top tier jets. Being able to use my long range sparrows in actual BVR situations is amazing

[drezworthy]

You give the best reviews. You not only speak the best but you really seem to understand the game while maintaining a rational mindset which I feel many others lack.

[tazzie]

"yeet missiles" don't know why but that's cracked me up

[thewalkingspaghettimonster]

Good vid (as always) that describes both its IRL life and in game life, keep it up!

[randomviwer]

“Missile Truck”
That explains the lack of built-in guns in the first models of this plane. Thank you for the info, Tims

[Casual_Actual]

Me: *Gets F-4E spaded* YES!....Finally starts working on F-5E*
Also me: *Sees that the F-4J is in the middle tree* ... NOOOO!

[eighty-aitch]

Another great review, and really pleased you mentioned the new maps. As someone that has really enjoyed RB Enduring Confrontation the handful of times it's been available, the new big EC style maps feel like a much better fit for jet combat. Interested to see what your thoughts are.

[NateFam]

Have you messed with the F105 yet? If so do you prefer the 16x750lbs load out or the 3x3000lbs load out?

[emmata]

10:24 in sim there are sometimes carriers, and although they constantly move in some kind of curve, it can be faster to land on those

[polishcrusader]

I really loved the video, makes me want to stop being a Soviet main and grind for this thing. Keep up the great work

[pyencdocde]

Still gotta grind the F8E first but regardless I'm going to get it because once the F-14 arrives it'll be in the Naval line, already have the EJ Kai so PD isn't so much a concern but still appreciated

[majorpark]

thank you for showing the camos of this. the VX-4 and USS Midway camo will be my picks

[ktrnb]

your Video was a breath of fresh air, so happy i happened upon this channel.

[r.c.a.f_lynx]

That is how the U.S. president was able to convince the Prime Minister of Canada that the Avro Aero was not needed because everything would be missels. The Avro Aero was the most advanced plane in the world. As a Canadian, and many Canadians in fact, are still very angry over that.