Practical Guide to Defending Against Close-Range Radar Missiles in War Thunder

Radar missiles at close range can feel impossible to dodge in War Thunder, but with the right tactics, you can survive even Fox-3s. In this video I’ll break down how I defend against radar-guided missiles within visual range, step by step, using real 1v1 footage.

[What’s Inside]

How to reduce closure rate against Fox-3s

Using the notch effectively and staying in a defensive position

Leveraging the HMD for relocks and datalink updates

Kinetic advantages of the R-27ER vs AIM-120

Practical maneuvers you can apply in any situation.

Whether you’re new to top tier or just struggling with radar missile spam, this guide will give you practical, easy-to-apply tactics to stay alive and turn the fight in your favor.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Short Terms
02:12 Clip 1: ER v AMRAAM
03:15 Clip 2: ER v AMRAAM
04:11 Clip 3: ER v AMRAAM (Error)
04:58 Clip 4: Mig-29 R-77 v F-15C (Aim-120)
07:26 Clip 5: R-77 v AMRAAM
08:02 Clip 6: R77 v AMRAAM
09:59 Clip 7: Final Mig-29 Fight
11:00 Clip 8: F-14 v F-15
11:28 Clip 9: F-14 v F-15 Dogfight
13:28 Outro & Notes