Kurnass 2000 - Revision history

U136670024 at 18:46, 29 August 2024

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an upgrade package for the [[F-4E Phantom II]] by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far superior to the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures (200 are external BOL pods and can only carry flares).
 == General info ==
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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
+<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->''The survivability features of the Kurnass 2000 is very similar to the Kurnass with the only with the only inprovement being more countermeasures.''
-''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 '''Air RB:'''
-In Air RB, the Kurnass 2000 could be compared to the [[F-4EJ Kai Phantom II|F-4EJ Kai]], having the same air-to-air missile armament and similar radar. To properly utilize the 8 potent missiles and one of the best radars in game is the major task that every Kurnass 2000 pilot will have to face. Typically, enter the battle at a low altitude and shooting down everyone on your way is a viable and effective way to fly the Kurnass 2000. Climbing could also be attempted, but given the presence of AIM-54s and 4th generation fighter jets featuring the same avionics and significantly higher climb rate, it would be a riskier style to fly the Kurnass 2000.
+In Air RB, the Kurnass 2000 could be compared to the [[F-4EJ Kai Phantom II|F-4EJ Kai]], having similar air-to-air missile armament and similar radar. To properly utilize the 6 potent missiles and one of the best radars in game is the major task that every Kurnass 2000 pilot will have to face. Typically, enter the battle at a low altitude and shooting down everyone on your way is a viable and effective way to fly the Kurnass 2000. Do to lack of radar missles, do not climb.
 A major difference between the Kurnass 2000 and the F-4EJ Kai is the slats on the Kurnass' wings. At high speed, extension of the slats provides more lift and limits the angle of attack of the aircraft, resulting in a significant decrease in speed loss during turns to a level even comparable to the level of 4th generation aircraft like the F-16 and MiG-29. At lower speed, the slats also increase the overall manoeuvrability of the aircraft, so it is advised to extend the slats in battles (by toggling "combat flaps"), especially when fighting in groups, retracting them when needed to gain more speed or for higher angle of attack. Overall, the slats of the Kurnass provides pilots with the ability to alter the aerodynamics of the aircraft during combat, and provide more versatility and a higher overall performance compared to the F-4EJ Kai.
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 * Guided bombs and missile with targeting pod for engaging ground targets
 * Equipped with an IR-guided ground attack weapon, the AGM-65D
 '''Cons:'''
 * Big and heavy aircraft
 * Lack of radar-guided missiles
 * Despite having a targeting pod and a camera on the wing, neither has a thermal camera, which can make difficult to identify targets at long range
 == History ==

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 * 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
-* 90 x countermeasures
+* 30 x large calibre countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
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-! Countermeasures
+! Flares
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 * 1 x 600 gal drop tank
-* 2 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
+* 2 x Python 3 missiles + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
 * 6 x AIM-9G Sidewinder missiles
 * 6 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
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 * 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
-* 200 x countermeasures
+* 200 x flares
 * 6 x AGM-65D missiles
 * 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an upgrade package for the [[F-4E Phantom II]] by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far more superior than the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an upgrade package for the [[F-4E Phantom II]] by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far superior to the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.
 Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}'''was an upgrade package for the F-4E Phantom II by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircrafts armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, thanks to the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76 that was far more superior than the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python-3 missile.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an upgrade package for the [[F-4E Phantom II]] by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircraft armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, with the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76, that was far more superior than the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti-tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python 3 missile.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled by it's Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for it's cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, specially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled with its Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar-guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Israeli jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}'''was an upgrade package for the F-4E Phantom II by the IAF. The upgrade focused on the aircrafts armament and electronic systems. While upgrades to the power plant were proposed, thanks to the introduction of more powerful engines, this modification was not installed to reduce costs. The Kurnass 2000 received a new radar, the AN/APG-76 that was far more superior than the AN/APG-120 used by the standard F-4E. It also was equipped with the ASX-1 TISEO targeting system which allowed Raphael Popeye ASMs to be launched. More advanced avionics and targeting systems for anti tank munitions and guided bombs were installed, as well as the ability to carry the AIM-9L and Python-3 missile.
-The Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the original 1970s variant, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. Fans of precision ground striking will enjoy the new laser-guided Paveway bombs and AGM-65D Mavericks with IR seekers. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]].
+Introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]], the Kurnass 2000 is an Israeli upgrade of the venerable F-4E Phantom II. It looks and flies almost identically to the standard F-4E, however its air-to-air armament is now drastically improved and rounded out by the all-aspect AIM-9L Sidewinder and Python 3 for closer engagements. For anti armour situations, it has access to the IR guided AGM-65D Maverick and new Paveway II laser guided bombs, coupled by it's Pave Spike targeting module. The Kurnass 2000 is a multirole aircraft with impressive systems and weapons, only held back by the performance of its old airframe compared to 4th generation opponents like the [[MiG-29]] and [[F-16A]]. The Kurnass 2000 also features an EEGS for it's cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, specially in simulator battles. It also has a very powerful radar (although no radar guided missiles) and can carry a total of 290 countermeasures.
 == General info ==

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* A choice between two presets:
+* 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
-** 1 x 20 mm M61A1 cannon, chin-mounted (640 rpg)
+* 90 x countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
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 ! Countermeasures
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 ! Pave Spike targeting pod
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 * 285 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 60 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
-* 144 x countermeasures
+* 200 x countermeasures
 * 6 x AGM-65D missiles
 * 4 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (1,108 kg total)
 * 4 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II bombs (3,828 kg total)
 {{Navigation-End}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * One of the most effective air-to-air armament sets in-game with AN/APG-76, Python 3s, and AIM-9Ls
-* Like previous Kurnass, this one can carry six Air-to-Air IR  missiles, which is rare for Phantons.
+* Can carry six IR-guided air-to-air missiles
 * Wing slats for increased manoeuvrability and versatility
 * High level of manoeuvrability at high speed as with any other Phantoms
 * Guided bombs and missile with targeting pod for engaging ground targets
-* It has at least one ground-attack weapon with a thermal camera, the AGM-65D.
+* Equipped with an IR-guided ground attack weapon, the AGM-65D
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Big and heavy aircraft
 * Thrust to weight ratio less than 4th generation jets
-* Lack of radar missiles.
+* Lack of radar-guided missiles
-* Despite having a targeting pod and a camera on the wing, neither has a thermal camera. Which can make it difficult to identify targets at long range.
+* Despite having a targeting pod and a camera on the wing, neither has a thermal camera, ehich can make difficult to identify targets at long range
 == History ==