Rafale Just Got A CRAZY BUFF II Rafale C F3 - War Thunder

In this War Thunder video, I take the Rafale back into the skies to see how the recent changes to contrail height affect its performance in real matches. The Rafale has always been a dominant aircraft thanks to its incredible acceleration, unmatched energy retention, and precise missile toolkit — but with contrails now forming at much lower altitudes, stealthy high-altitude play is no longer the guaranteed advantage it used to be. Every climb, every chase, and every reposition now carries the risk of instantly revealing your location to the entire enemy team.

In this match, I explore how the Rafale adapts to this new environment. I test different altitudes, evaluate how often contrails give away my position, and try to use the jet’s raw performance to compensate for the visibility issues. The goal is to see whether the Rafale can still dominate through smart energy management and precise engagements, or if the new contrail mechanics force it into a more aggressive, low-altitude playstyle. With fast merges, long-range launches, and constant pressure from players reacting to the visible trail behind me, this match shows what flying the Rafale truly feels like after the update.

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Hold me:    • neb - Hold Me (feat. Korusai)  
Come Home:    • neb - Come Home (prod. korusai)  
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00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Gameplay
14:26 - Outro