The only armour on the aircraft are a 64 mm bullet proof glass in front of the pilot, with a 12.7 mm steel plate behind the pilot.
The placement of the cannons also makes head-on attacks tricky. 50 cal MGs like F-86s, as they will ruin you before your shots even get anywhere near their aircraft. Do not commit fully to a head-on attack, as your ADEN cannon muzzle velocity is slower than most other guns. Head-on attacks are recommended, albeit from further away than other aircraft (about 2.5/2km away and pull off) due to closure rates and the aircraft being a brick so you have to pull off earlier than normal. However, don't expect the FGA.9 to soak up 30 mm DEFA or other ADEN armed aircraft. It may take a few hits from enemy cannon fire and still survive, and also stay flying with critical components (wing, engine, etc.) damaged long enough to return to base. The FGA.9 is quite survivable with a robust airframe due to it being primarily intended for ground attacking or close air support. Turning is advised only against larger aircraft like F-4 Phantoms. Be warned the aircraft is a brick (especially at lower speeds) so most aircraft will out-turn you. It also has a good top end speed for its battle rating. The aircraft has one of the best acceleration rates for a non-afterburning jet in the game, beaten by the Harrier models, Etendard IVM and then the Yak-38/38M.
The ▀MiG-15 bis and MiG-17AS will out-accelerate you on the runway. It also excels in air-to-air combat thanks to two AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles, and its high speed and energy retention for the battle rating.Īlthough without an afterburner, this aircraft will out-accelerate almost all aircraft at its battle rating. The FGA.9 is a fighter aircraft which was used primarily by the Rhodesian Air Force for ground attack purposes, and can carry a large payload for close air support. It was made available briefly to purchase with Golden Eagles during the 2022 and the 2023 "Zimbabwe Independence Day" mini-events It was introduced in Update 1.93 "Shark Attack" as a premium pack, and was removed from the store after the 9th Anniversary Sale. With a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/RB) and 9.7 (SB). The Hunter FGA.9 is a premium gift rank V British jet fighter
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