Full AV-8A Review - Should You Buy The AV-8A? Is It Worth It? [War Thunder]

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While the AV-8A in the American air tech tree is very powerful, it has one nagging fact that prevents it from being sought after by more people - it directly competes with the F-5C for purchases. That said, is the AV-8A still worth it? I go over all that and more, and let you know the answer to the question - Should You Buy The AV-8A?
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  • @Tankenstein
    @Tankenstein Жыл бұрын

    Rank 6 Premium Plane Tier List To Help Compare Tier 6 Planes: kzread.info/dash/bejne/g3qExJmhoqncdJs.html

  • @Acidburn1155

    @Acidburn1155

    Жыл бұрын

    You should put an update in the description as you can create custom loadouts for the AV-8A now so a few of the downsides are gone now

  • @RavenPoet09
    @RavenPoet092 жыл бұрын

    You seem to miss one thing... The AV-8A can be much more comfortable to grind as it is more likely to downtier or play in 10.0 and lower matches. The F-5C is VERY regularly up tiered to 11.0 matches which can severely hurt your grind speed if you get skyflashed b4 you even drop bomb or kill someone. A thing to keep in mind. This alone makes me prefer playing the AV-8A over the F-5C most days.

  • @aidenpope1673

    @aidenpope1673

    2 жыл бұрын

    How easy is it to get lions and stuff? Because I get absolutely hammered in the f5c, it gets outmatched when the other team is full of migs, is it easier with the AV-8A?

  • @jerrybartlett1142

    @jerrybartlett1142

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aidenpope1673 hey man use the 250 lbs bombs take a base out use your guns ist and always use missles to distract ppl aka only lock them way more effective than using them goodluck

  • @timothygoodwin3287

    @timothygoodwin3287

    2 жыл бұрын

    the AV-8 also has better missiles the F-5C only has Aim-9G which has a lower G tolerance

  • @timothygoodwin3287

    @timothygoodwin3287

    2 жыл бұрын

    @F4E Phantom II yeah I meant the Aim-9E has less G tolerance but the AV-8A/C have Aim-9Gs

  • @wungledungle

    @wungledungle

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aidenpope1673 well even though this was 8 months ago I just got the AV-8 and it is extremely good for grinding and silver lions in my experience so far. The only real opposition I've had so far is the mig 21

  • @65melody17
    @65melody172 жыл бұрын

    Not gonna lie that “reviewenstein” line got me.

  • @craigthegymrat
    @craigthegymrat2 жыл бұрын

    Tbh this is an amazing grinder i grinded up to the a7d and f4c with it 100%would reccomend great sl grinder as well

  • @ascarixv3765

    @ascarixv3765

    2 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take? I’m almost finished with tier 4 and will start researching the early jets and I want a rough idea of the time frame

  • @stunner4146

    @stunner4146

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ascarixv3765 I used to f89d to grind out the f4e from the first jets... realistically with premium and decent playing you can net about 100k RP in a day. Things to consider is that top tier costs a stupid amount to get to, 1 million SL +200k to crew the f4c and f4e.... SL will definitely be the issue, you can get the RP quick but the SL grind sucks. I have 220 games in the f89d and gained 4.32 million SL which is about 20k per game.

  • @lukasjackson9172

    @lukasjackson9172

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stunner4146do you think the av8a would be a better thing to buy over the su7bkm cause I’m kinda stuck between which one I should buy and which one is better to grind

  • @jamesdykes517

    @jamesdykes517

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lukasjackson9172 I test flew each one and the Harrier is more forgiving. Picked it up and I personally enjoy it more than the F5C. Short on ammo though so, git gud.

  • @lukasjackson9172

    @lukasjackson9172

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesdykes517 I already got the su7 and if you play it right it’s pretty good and is really nice for grinding, however it is not good at dogfighting

  • @Efendi_
    @Efendi_ Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the review, I bought AV-8A on discount to play with my friends on air sim and to take out helicopters and aircraft in Ground realistic. Once I get the hang of jets, I probably get the F-5C later, hopefully during summer sales.

  • @alexsabau5942
    @alexsabau59422 жыл бұрын

    I’m definitely going to get this plane whenever I can. I was going to get the F5c but it really does not have favourable matchmaking, while this does. Harriers also look super good

  • @willisyang4711
    @willisyang47112 жыл бұрын

    This harrier has ballistic computers for its cannon as well. It’s not useful in air to air combat, but can be extremely useful attacking ground targets in air rb. You can save a tons of ammunition and gets more targets before you run out of ammo or fuel, it takes only a few round or a single tap to take out a soft round target like AA gun. This helps you to grind some extra xp and sl when your team is is winning, I found it’s very easy to take out 8+ some time even ~20 ground targets in a round. Btw, the counter measures pod takes up the 500lb bomb’s slot not the 1000lb bomb slot, so it’s not a big lost. I would take 2*1000lb bomb and the counter measures pod layout in most cases. My basic routine for this plane is fly low at high subsonic, take a detour, drop bomb at enemy base, and come back to air combat

  • @blaisepascal3804
    @blaisepascal3804 Жыл бұрын

    i like av8a because if you get wing blown off you can use thrust vectors to avoid a spin, and fly back to base like a heli

  • @edward9142

    @edward9142

    2 ай бұрын

    wait fr?

  • @auklon3372
    @auklon33722 жыл бұрын

    Good review, came very close to picking this up. Your review confirmed my hesitation. Can't wait to see what's up next. Have a great day!

  • @TomPrickVixen
    @TomPrickVixen2 жыл бұрын

    My 1st Harrier was the GR.3 that i had a relatively good time with, and only took a few days to spade, after I unlocked the bombs. Its VTOL only came useful once on Severesk-13 where in a late game i managed to land on the roof of that school building at B and capture it (harder to land this than a heli btw), and i was giggling a lot when the enemy was running circles around the zone having no clue whey they can't retake it.

  • @thomasgoode9135
    @thomasgoode91352 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know how I didn’t know about you before this update

  • @Tankenstein

    @Tankenstein

    2 жыл бұрын

    The algorithm on KZread isn't friendly to new guys, haha. Either way, thanks for watching and for the kind words!

  • @Jenkss

    @Jenkss

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tankenstein Your content will definitely bring more new people to the channel. 20.7k subs is criminally low given the quality you put out.

  • @EternalGaming786
    @EternalGaming7862 жыл бұрын

    I love the F-5C it's one of my favorite planes but this Harrier is far better for grinding purposes I enjoyed playing this quite a lot. :3

  • @Tankenstein

    @Tankenstein

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's weird, right? The Harrier might not be "as good" as most things like dogfighting or even carrying ordnance, but it sits at a BR and tier where it is about as good, if not better than, the F-5C when it comes to grinding.

  • @mental_hazard6991

    @mental_hazard6991

    2 жыл бұрын

    :3

  • @Michael_Wurster
    @Michael_Wurster2 жыл бұрын

    People who use this to climb over the battlefield and attack people unaware is scum. I should know, I am one of those people

  • @colefelhaber8819

    @colefelhaber8819

    2 жыл бұрын

    That made me laugh man thanks

  • @exseque21
    @exseque212 жыл бұрын

    If you are questioning what you should use to grind the F14, the AV8 is 100% the way to go. It has a much better BR than the F5 which will be constantly uptiered when the f14 releases, and the A10 while good at CAS, it is unreliable in air RB.

  • @GWMsharpshot21
    @GWMsharpshot212 жыл бұрын

    You missed a key thing on both gr1 and av they both can land and rearm at helicopter pads is ground rb. Yes it takes a bit of skill but its much quicker then flying all the way back too the air field

  • @ValkValerian
    @ValkValerian2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know why people still think the gr1 and SRAAMs are op, the thing is literally too slow to use the SRAAMs and everything else is too fast. Plus its repair cost is 12k sl despite it being a premium plane

  • @snwilliam6886

    @snwilliam6886

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a gr.1 owner this is pretty much accurate. Rip premium repair cost 😭

  • @justinsane332

    @justinsane332

    2 жыл бұрын

    i know, i own one and its the worst thing to fly right now compared to all my other planes.

  • @kiryu5499

    @kiryu5499

    2 жыл бұрын

    @L not anymore! All top tier attackers and strike fighters lost their airspawn

  • @flyingscotsman9657

    @flyingscotsman9657

    Жыл бұрын

    I have one and love it, I regularly get 2-3 kills per game, you just have to get without 0.75 miles and it is an almost guaranteed kill, it is very easy to get this close to someone if you dive from above (harrier climbs great). Given premium bonuses I usually get around 5K rp per battle after getting 2/3s of a base and a kill or two

  • @spookwagen-thegreat1350

    @spookwagen-thegreat1350

    Жыл бұрын

    Yall are complaining for nothing You can at least dodge missiles and have something better than aim-9b's. You even have flares for fucks sake! I fly the F-104, which has a higher repair costs and literally no positives and can't dodge or use countermeasures. The only way you survive is if the enemies fuck up

  • @SquirrelLover...
    @SquirrelLover... Жыл бұрын

    Very informative, thanks :)

  • @nicholasleon7819
    @nicholasleon78192 жыл бұрын

    I think the harrier stacks up well to the F5 simply because it’s a whole bracket lower and I think it handles uptiers better than the F5 in my experience

  • @Fyberoptik
    @Fyberoptik2 жыл бұрын

    Doesn’t have the best ground attack load out but you can rearm at hell bases in ground rb which is pretty nice.

  • @hiphip4808
    @hiphip48082 жыл бұрын

    The Harrier is better for new jet players, you’re carried by missile and flares, the F5C requires guns, and is 10.3 so you explode.

  • @N-A762

    @N-A762

    Жыл бұрын

    For sure you get the drop on someone then explode lol

  • @Zakilgore

    @Zakilgore

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty new, I’m just now researching the middle of tier 4 American props and I’m very tired of props. I really want jets and I’m thinking to buy this one to help the grind, should I? I hear people say it’s too early but at the same time idc and I’m willing to learn jets and only play that til I grind up to the tech tree jets

  • @hiphip4808

    @hiphip4808

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Zakilgore I’m not sure, the meta has changed quite a bit, I’d like to say yes but I’m not 100%

  • @szymonkowalczyk486
    @szymonkowalczyk4862 жыл бұрын

    bought it today, its amazing for grinding and having fun

  • @armadillo3454
    @armadillo34542 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love this plane it allowed me to get from 7.7 to at the time 10.7 in a matter of 2 weeks. Not only is fantastic at researching but prints money especially with a premium account with the kills equaling over 7500SL a piece.

  • @fidus868

    @fidus868

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pay to grind.

  • @armadillo3454

    @armadillo3454

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fidus868 Its shitty the game has come to that

  • @thatdudefrom7118

    @thatdudefrom7118

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@fidus868 this is probably a cope on my part but I justify it as an entertainment expense yea it’s $60 but I can have endless fun with it and others while if I were to take that $60 and spend it on other entertainment means yea I might have more fun immediately but it’s Most likely a one time deal therefore over time I’ll get more entertainment from purchasing pixels in a game. Idk that’s just how I justify spending money on this game 😅

  • @fidus868

    @fidus868

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thatdudefrom7118 if you have fun and like the plane than it is ok, but only for research it isnt worth

  • @Gyyghhhhjjjkk
    @Gyyghhhhjjjkk2 жыл бұрын

    F5c I purchased it first and it was a horrible grind plane. You usually get tiered up to 11.0 br planes and dies before you reaches the enemy bases it instead let you lose silver lions way faster

  • @CODJoma

    @CODJoma

    2 жыл бұрын

    nah you’re probably playing wrong then cause i went from 4.3 to 10.0 in 5 days of grinding with the f5c with over 90k sl almost each match. i’m sitting at 1.3m sl right now while grinding RP for the 104c

  • @mru2394
    @mru2394 Жыл бұрын

    I switched over to pc and used the AV-8 in Air AB to quickly grind the American Air tree by high altitude bombing in 2 days I went from tier 1 to tier 4 with the 600% Rp bonus from the premium vehicle talisman and prem time easily making 11K per loss 17k per win by climbing to 10km at the start of ground attack before I can be spotted leaving me completely invisible to most players without crew upgrades killing a base every 3m30s its just a really good low difficulty grinding plane

  • @christophermorris3448
    @christophermorris34482 жыл бұрын

    This plane is fairly OP in sim battles EC matches. Just a heads up. I know sim battles aren't that popular but this thing is a real pain to fight as the missles are fantastic vs. mostly aim-9b and gun armed fighters. Plus it is super fast there as well.

  • @ccclll987

    @ccclll987

    2 жыл бұрын

    i use it in sim to do ground pound and it also has 30mm and ccip plus rockets or bombs. I made lots of money with it

  • @andrewsheek

    @andrewsheek

    2 жыл бұрын

    It sucks people don't like Sim, that's the best game mode just non stop combat if the lobby is full and it's an evolving battle not just a team death match like RB.

  • @tuningsnow

    @tuningsnow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you guys use joystick or mouse in EC sim battles?

  • @christophermorris3448

    @christophermorris3448

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tuningsnow Joystick + throttle + rudder pedals + Quest 2 headset.

  • @ThaiLitzki

    @ThaiLitzki

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@christophermorris3448 Was it easy to set up the Quest 2? I'm thinking of it once I've built my chair for a "pilot seat"

  • @chinglegitrdx6135
    @chinglegitrdx61352 жыл бұрын

    'For dogfighting, it is incredibly maneuverable' Press X Doubt. My friend bought this last summer, we flew together for a few matches, he informs me on the god tier AIM-9G, the seemlingly bottomless supply of Flares, but also an absolutely god awful turn rate. He wasn't using his thrust vector at first but it doesn't help at all anyways. We later did some 1v1s with his AV8 versing my F-100 and Phantoms (Both C and E), We concluded that the AV-8A has little chance at beating the F-100 and F-4E in a dogfight, and goes basically toe to toe with an F-4C phantom. I would class that as god awful dogfighting abilities.

  • @jp8612

    @jp8612

    2 жыл бұрын

    The video was made a long time ago, they definitely needed it

  • @vangoth74

    @vangoth74

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yup, the opposite of what he said is true. Maybe he's trying to sell Premiums for the snail lord who knows...

  • @conebear9291

    @conebear9291

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vangoth74 7 month old video...

  • @vangoth74

    @vangoth74

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@conebear9291 And?

  • @hono9824
    @hono98242 жыл бұрын

    You should do video about what is the best premium jet to buy. Like close to summer sales

  • @richardharrow3697
    @richardharrow36972 жыл бұрын

    This plane is just amazing for being able to lob bombs accurately just below mach 1

  • @ViperPilot16
    @ViperPilot162 жыл бұрын

    Harrier viffing battles are always interesting lol.

  • @addyboi8493
    @addyboi84932 жыл бұрын

    I bought this back in august and in that time ive been able to grind all the way to top tier jets from nothing. Would definetly recommend if you are looking to grind out usa

  • @tuxobuxo3094
    @tuxobuxo30942 жыл бұрын

    A joy to fly I’ve got over 600 Games and it plays like a dream :D

  • @yeetusdeletus4102
    @yeetusdeletus41022 жыл бұрын

    I got it on sale and I already like it

  • @quintell_ovi8095
    @quintell_ovi80952 жыл бұрын

    I made a huge mistake… I BOUGHT IT AND I WAS ONLY RANK 3 💀💀💀

  • @abitofapickle6255
    @abitofapickle62552 жыл бұрын

    The AV8a is the only premium I've ever bought, and I don't regret it.

  • @klearyt1587

    @klearyt1587

    2 жыл бұрын

    so, Is it good for rp griding on us tree?

  • @declansinton

    @declansinton

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@klearyt1587 i’ve had it for a day, i’m already at 6.0 and i have around 45 games played so i think it is

  • @warmald3918

    @warmald3918

    Жыл бұрын

    @@declansinton Were you at 1.0 at the start?

  • @IowanLawman
    @IowanLawman2 жыл бұрын

    And considering now there is the A-10A in the game that does CAS a lot better with much better avionics (RWR, Mavericks, GBUs, Brrt, 480 Chaff/Flares) one must wonder what the AV-8 is for nowadays.

  • @ViperPilot16

    @ViperPilot16

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's kinda of a VTOL hybrid between the A-10A and F-5C. Got the good missiles, and is versatile. Still performs better then the A-10, but is still a sub sonic. TLDR it's interesting to play.

  • @galacticburger4789
    @galacticburger47892 жыл бұрын

    I have av8c and would recommend

  • @Mr_Ghee
    @Mr_Ghee2 жыл бұрын

    the honda comparison made a better comaprison.

  • @da_bears538
    @da_bears538 Жыл бұрын

    I love you harrier jets there so much fun to fly and love you vid

  • @Mutated_AG
    @Mutated_AG2 жыл бұрын

    the av8a overheats because it overheated in real life. thats how it was made bud. the engines were never ran in real life over 75% for more then 2 minutes. they only used them over 75% when taking off or when needing extra power for a short duration. dont use throttle in game past 89% for long when it gets yellow i turn it down cause orange hits right after quick. when it gets dark orange turn back down. the more you stay in dark orange the more your engine gets fucked up and the temp where red starts gets lowered the longer you stay in dark orange. so if you stay in dark orange you will reach red quicker and quicker each time you repeat doing it. dont worry it is still faster accelerating then almost every aircraft up to 10.3 even at 75%-89% throttle.

  • @Blazze33
    @Blazze33 Жыл бұрын

    Flarrier-8A

  • @brettward420
    @brettward4202 жыл бұрын

    I agree with everything besides the dog fighting lol

  • @ReZELize
    @ReZELize2 жыл бұрын

    The thing that I fear most is the snail decides to nerf it by taking out its CM, not gonna lie I've got the GR1 with a 90% discount and then about a week they decide to nerf it. :( Even though I got that much discount I feel betrayed. 10.0 BR is not that fun most of the time, while everybody can best you in all aspects. If your team furball has fallen apart there is nothing you can do even run.

  • @neotastic5731
    @neotastic5731 Жыл бұрын

    Harrier is not as maneuverable as most jets around it but it has speed I recommend climbing high bobbing a base going back up than diving for 2 missile kills then repeat this is fire American harrier

  • @jamesdykes517
    @jamesdykes5172 жыл бұрын

    She doesn't like to pull out of dives but loves to fly.

  • @ovgamesffa5403
    @ovgamesffa54032 жыл бұрын

    Now that there's summer sale, would u recommend to buy the av8a at 30 dollars or still go for the f6c 60 dollars

  • @Arctic2010
    @Arctic20108 ай бұрын

    I want to get it bc f4s isn’t on sale but harrier is

  • @Fred-eg9sx
    @Fred-eg9sx2 жыл бұрын

    Real chads grind US Air with the F86-F35

  • @SicknessWin
    @SicknessWin2 жыл бұрын

    So... I'd have to cheat on my beloved I15-R? How could i, we've been through so much!

  • @brecibros2469
    @brecibros24692 жыл бұрын

    The F5C is alot more fun to me sure it has bad missles but it puts migs to shame

  • @Abdumehmed
    @Abdumehmed2 жыл бұрын

    Should I buy yak 38 or av8a beacuse their on sale by 50%

  • @bneuer

    @bneuer

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought the AV8 while it was on sale and imo I’d say it’s great when it’s played to its strengths I.e bomb their base then play support and let your teammates dog fight lend a hand when you can. Can’t comment on the yak38 as haven’t played. Amount of GE and SL you get is insane

  • @jayklink851
    @jayklink8512 жыл бұрын

    I'm considering buying it, just to skip the American 9-10, did it for Rus and Germany. not a fan of the 9-10 grind.

  • @tazzie165
    @tazzie1652 жыл бұрын

    As someone who plays sim, the av8 isn't worth it. It's in the top tier bracket alongside the F5. The f5 can carry more ordinance, is faster, more agile and a great great dogfighter. The harrier is more limited in its capabilities. So for anyone thinking or purchasing 1 of the 2 aircraft, get the F5

  • @harryhairs9862

    @harryhairs9862

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which one is better a10 f5c or av8a for air sim grinding i just bomb air fields which is more efficient?

  • @jayk7854

    @jayk7854

    2 жыл бұрын

    What if the harrier is discounted by 50%

  • @tazzie165

    @tazzie165

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@harryhairs9862 ............. it's because of you that gaijin screwed the economy over ......... Av8 if u don't want to play the game

  • @tazzie165

    @tazzie165

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jayk7854 get it then. But the F5 is far more superior in the roles it can do.

  • @slipperysherman2670
    @slipperysherman26702 жыл бұрын

    the f-5c is terrible its a higher br that gets instantly shot down by 11.0 missles i cant even do good anymore since the mig 23 and 27 were added and its slower by alot than all the planes it fights

  • @CharliMorganMusic

    @CharliMorganMusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. The BR makes the plane shit. It stomps anything at or below its BR, but it has absolutely no counterplay against 11.0s. meanwhile, the AV-8A has to fight 10.7s at the worst, and the difference between 10.7 and 11.0 is enourmous.

  • @johneisenberg7329

    @johneisenberg7329

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CharliMorganMusic yeah if the f-5c had a lower be it would be much better

  • @TheFatDwarfHugo

    @TheFatDwarfHugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah i agree the F-5c is not worth the money

  • @Major_Rizz

    @Major_Rizz

    Жыл бұрын

    Skill issue

  • @slipperysherman2670

    @slipperysherman2670

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Major_Rizz that was a year ago

  • @cameronscott6782
    @cameronscott67822 жыл бұрын

    The AV8A Aim 9g rockets are better than the garbage F5C rockets

  • @reedman0780
    @reedman07802 жыл бұрын

    Tankenstein can ya do a T-55AM vs T-72AV comparison Edit: still not concrete in what I should buy. Too many to say here but I do know most of em (differences like being good at their br yet no armor when uptiered abit)

  • @majo3488

    @majo3488

    2 жыл бұрын

    Buy the TURMS - it is insanly good.

  • @TheFatDwarfHugo

    @TheFatDwarfHugo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Both are good so you can't go wrong with any of them, but i think the T55AM is the better of the two just because it is OP af

  • @majo3488

    @majo3488

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFatDwarfHugo I played 8.3 a lot and get a bit stuck there - I have to fight the premium thermal tank all the time. At 8.7 it was getting better. The TURMS is a safer approach, but yeah a very skilled player would gain more RP and SL with the T-55 then the T-72.

  • @DD-bv9jl

    @DD-bv9jl

    2 жыл бұрын

    The T72 can hold it's own great in an uptier the T55 can not

  • @GENERICNICK-kj4lm

    @GENERICNICK-kj4lm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DD-bv9jl facing the am1 at 7.3 is a nightmare

  • @merc8520
    @merc8520Ай бұрын

    just bought it for $50 and in this economy that will set me back 6 weeks so it better be worth it to learn

  • @holden3083
    @holden3083 Жыл бұрын

    👍. Both the harriers are over br’ed. would be interesting to know y gaijin handicap them so much.

  • @frostedbutts4340

    @frostedbutts4340

    Жыл бұрын

    Horrible skill issue lmao, they're great.

  • @Rexhunterj

    @Rexhunterj

    Жыл бұрын

    Because almost every russian jet they fight in their downtiers has no flares and their useless R-3S missiles will never hit a decent AV-8A pilot. You're thinking about AV-8A versus other USA planes and not the intended enemy, USSR

  • @marcusm5127
    @marcusm51272 жыл бұрын

    I just like the video, I have both av8a and f5c. F5c is so forgiving.

  • @cnnr441

    @cnnr441

    2 жыл бұрын

    F5c mistakes mean death in my time

  • @ntg158
    @ntg1582 ай бұрын

    i bought it ye4sterday i did 750k XP with it with average 15000/ match! ITS the BEST USA tree grinder!

  • @poyolok0385
    @poyolok03852 жыл бұрын

    Im not a plane guy but thanks

  • @SlicerJen
    @SlicerJen2 жыл бұрын

    Rating goes up as price gets closer to 50 bucks? What about 41 bucks?

  • @huyra8019
    @huyra80192 жыл бұрын

    Killed one in a dogfight in my mig19s and now I feel skilled

  • @drakon2527
    @drakon25272 жыл бұрын

    Thinking bout getting this as it’s on sale now for £25 but my average rating is 3.0 so if I get it won’t I just go against much better players?

  • @Bruh-fc7ik

    @Bruh-fc7ik

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’d say get it, simply because it doesn’t matter if you’re 3.0 or 7.0, switching from prop to jets is a massive learning curve regardless as not a lot of prop tactics carry over. I’d say if you know the game pretty well and are willing to spend some time with setting up keybindings and getting a feel for what works in test flight, go for it, the plane is great for grinding the US air tree and amazing at CAS in ground RB

  • @TheInvisibleOrange26
    @TheInvisibleOrange262 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha love the title AV-8 is awsome but F-5C still exist lol

  • @srfsk6129
    @srfsk6129 Жыл бұрын

    F5C or Av8? For grinding and having fun.

  • @patheticoblivion6312
    @patheticoblivion63122 жыл бұрын

    Is the J29D worth buying? im looking to buy it but im not sure if i can find something better :P

  • @cristobalalvarez5491

    @cristobalalvarez5491

    2 жыл бұрын

    J35A

  • @sweetkiller9696

    @sweetkiller9696

    2 жыл бұрын

    I got the Saab 105oe and love it

  • @GuffinMcGuffin
    @GuffinMcGuffin2 жыл бұрын

    I put talisman on F4C instead.

  • @mcdonaldo_9464
    @mcdonaldo_9464 Жыл бұрын

    is it worth buying it for 30 in the sale rn?

  • @brendonmoore3505
    @brendonmoore35052 жыл бұрын

    Biggest killer is the engines

  • @krzak7856
    @krzak78562 жыл бұрын

    i personaly prefer f5c i bought it as a new player (very bad decision) it was very hard to learn top tier but now i think it was good decision because i learned how to play it idk how harriers/av8's are doing but my f5c can get 13-20k research per match with premium account for new players i don't reccomend ANY jet premium or top tier tank if you are new you should grind 4 rank without premium jet and then decide you should buy it or not sorry for my english i'm not native speaker

  • @Wonka1897
    @Wonka18972 жыл бұрын

    I want to buy a premium in the us tech tree but i dont know if i should get the av8a or the f5c what should i get?

  • @Tankenstein

    @Tankenstein

    2 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the F-5C due to its turning/gunfighting capabilities, but I also don't mind facing 11.0BR vehicles. If you'd prefer not to be uptiered, and would like a nice ballistics computer, plus good grinding, the AV-8A may be the way to go.

  • @Wonka1897

    @Wonka1897

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tankenstein thx got the f5c lol Loving it so far

  • @user-ve7sx6is5q
    @user-ve7sx6is5q2 жыл бұрын

    Im A Rank II If i get this plane would i need to get anything else when i buy it or just get it instantly?

  • @soulfox2775

    @soulfox2775

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bit late of a reply but no, you can buy any premium plane at any point the only thing you need is the 10k SL crew cost and at any br that’s a pretty low cost

  • @BusterGamez
    @BusterGamez7 ай бұрын

    i can fly the thing with no tail fin and 1 back fin missing and half a wing gone

  • @sabenconte3559
    @sabenconte35592 жыл бұрын

    It's OP and dominates its BR. That's all u need to know. Pretty much chinese a5 vs harriers

  • @SwinlyGames
    @SwinlyGames2 жыл бұрын

    Did I hear maneuverable? this thing turns like a brick

  • @Chally2OES
    @Chally2OES Жыл бұрын

    here me out, make the GR.1 playable?, give the srams like 5 seconds more battery life

  • @TheGercek53
    @TheGercek53 Жыл бұрын

    Amount of flares life saver av8 over f5c day and night

  • @blackstar2356
    @blackstar2356 Жыл бұрын

    I got F5c for half price in a deal

  • @tazukisky
    @tazukisky2 жыл бұрын

    Day 2 of telling tankenstein to review the A6M5 Ko pack

  • @Tankenstein

    @Tankenstein

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will, but ONLY if I get the time. Until then, I have to focus on the heavy hitters :(

  • @tazukisky

    @tazukisky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tankenstein Thanks tankenstein, very much appreciated.

  • @tazukisky

    @tazukisky

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tankenstein btw, i love requesting to small but dedicated youtubers like you, you guys always listen to the community 😀

  • @silvermargay5310
    @silvermargay53102 жыл бұрын

    Is it still good after the air spawn removal?

  • @Markos4344

    @Markos4344

    2 жыл бұрын

    huh

  • @stormjet814

    @stormjet814

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Since it has cracked accel, you’ll still be ahead of everyone and you climb very well

  • @Enzo-dx4lp
    @Enzo-dx4lp2 жыл бұрын

    say hello to a5c lol

  • @Scg1_hunter8416
    @Scg1_hunter84162 жыл бұрын

    I dont enjoy fighting this plane with the f86f 35!

  • @bruticusgamer1049
    @bruticusgamer10492 жыл бұрын

    i love it but it is almost useless as a fighter

  • @snwilliam6886

    @snwilliam6886

    2 жыл бұрын

    depends, if you're looking for a pure fighter then the F5C is a better choice since its turn rate are quite excellent, however keep in mind that as a F5C owner, I do get uptiered often to 11.0 which are Viggens, MiGs and Phantoms playground. Mostly, your only choice is to head-on enemies at that tier unless you can catch supersonic jet with the AIM 9E or the cannons. Downtier however, the F5C is quite good albeit watch out for A5c with their magics. On other hand, the AV-8A at 9.7 got lot of countermeasures and 2x AIM 9G (which is the missile of the British Phantoms at 11.0) and for a premium, the repair cost aren't really that high compared to the British one as said by Tankenstein himself. The AV-8C on the tech tree one boast higher repair cost obviously (higher than British GR.1 if spaded)

  • @seankeohane9691
    @seankeohane9691 Жыл бұрын

    In real life the AV-8A has a 12k/min climb rate.

  • @davinci69
    @davinci692 жыл бұрын

    Btw if you put the engine power to 92% or lower you will never overheat

  • @Markos4344

    @Markos4344

    2 жыл бұрын

    oo

  • @e.ee.e7786
    @e.ee.e77862 жыл бұрын

    I would definitely buy it but alas, Xbox :(

  • @Taylor.L.

    @Taylor.L.

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel the pain

  • @GENERICNICK-kj4lm

    @GENERICNICK-kj4lm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same :(

  • @e.ee.e7786

    @e.ee.e7786

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Taylor.L. yes

  • @corg78
    @corg782 жыл бұрын

    ofc most premiums are stronger when they came out, it is called sale's tactics, then, Gaijin just nerf them. That Israel super Sherman lol sure 400 pen cannon in a 6.0... let's see how long it last.

  • @Salihli4545

    @Salihli4545

    2 жыл бұрын

    İt is still here

  • @noaho0862
    @noaho08622 жыл бұрын

    I'd recommend the F5c much more but it's a good plane

  • @urgentlygaming6410

    @urgentlygaming6410

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t the missles suck on it? And the matching is balls as well. Could you provide some reasoning?

  • @noaho0862

    @noaho0862

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@urgentlygaming6410 the missiles aren't great but the guns are accurate and pack a decent punch. It's got good manueverability and better cas options then the av8a.

  • @urgentlygaming6410

    @urgentlygaming6410

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@noaho0862 Would you say it's good a grinding? I am very torn on whether to get the AV8A or the F5C

  • @noaho0862

    @noaho0862

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@urgentlygaming6410 I would get the f5c its a all around better plane with better manueverablity payload and more accurate guns. The av8a is probably better for newer players as its at a lower br and has better missiles and a ballistic computer. If your new to top tier the av8a is a safe bet but if your looking for a challenge and a rewarding playing experience id get the f5c they both grind very well and its really just your skill level.

  • @justcamo8630
    @justcamo86302 жыл бұрын

    AV-8A just looks better than the F-5C

  • @sugarflame1833

    @sugarflame1833

    Жыл бұрын

    I respect your opinion although I feel the f-5C looks cooler

  • @inspectorroseaidan6236
    @inspectorroseaidan6236 Жыл бұрын

    Dam migs

  • @tuningsnow
    @tuningsnow2 жыл бұрын

    Still any good 5 months from this video?

  • @hono9824
    @hono98242 жыл бұрын

    But doesn't f5c have bad missiles

  • @Tankenstein

    @Tankenstein

    2 жыл бұрын

    They're decent. Not great, but not the worst. You pretty much have to be directly behind someone and they have to not use countermeasures, but it will track through some light maneuvers by enemies.

  • @user-qn5nc2qz1r
    @user-qn5nc2qz1r5 ай бұрын

    Please update the video, because it is outdated !!! E.g. there no airspawns anymore

  • @jessepeeler4222
    @jessepeeler42227 ай бұрын

    I got it for 30 bucks

  • @issaar.1052
    @issaar.10522 жыл бұрын

    I really want it. I hope I win the giveway😭

  • @dablb
    @dablb2 жыл бұрын

    It's just OP.

  • @6old_YT

    @6old_YT

    2 жыл бұрын

    what game are you playing dude?

  • @dablb

    @dablb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@6old_YT don't tell me the AV-8A is bad. It's OP in any way, if you're bad in it consider playing another game

  • @6old_YT

    @6old_YT

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dablb the russian jets that are at 9.7 have missiles (the Yak-38 gets R-60's at 9.3 where you rarely see flares - Yak-38M get R-60's too) yeah they might be only 10g's but they still get them + every 9.7 russian jet has a higher top speed than the AV-8A, im not saying the AV-8A is bad i own it and its amazing, but no its not op. (it does have flares which is a little unfair but it has a very bad turn which makes it hard to dodge missiles)

  • @6old_YT

    @6old_YT

    2 жыл бұрын

    yeah you better edit that comment lol

  • @dablb

    @dablb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@6old_YT I'm the one-nation-player I always complain about Russia not being OP tbh lol

  • @galmflight2632
    @galmflight26322 жыл бұрын

    is playstation had no sale?

  • @colefelhaber8819

    @colefelhaber8819

    2 жыл бұрын

    There is no sale on console devs won’t even say why

  • @gibson_rulls4992
    @gibson_rulls49922 жыл бұрын

    if your into sim even the slightest i 100% recomend. I literally went from f80 to harrier to f4e/f5e/ a8e cant get enough of vtol naval strike missions sinking carriers with zunis bombing bases and 2 free aim 9 g kills in rb

  • @gibson_rulls4992

    @gibson_rulls4992

    2 жыл бұрын

    i dont even like playing my f5 E over the harrier phatom meta tho, f5c shit missiles and guns are so cold war

  • @blackstar2356
    @blackstar2356 Жыл бұрын

    Gr1 is shit tho tbh imo

  • @williamlanglais1324
    @williamlanglais1324 Жыл бұрын

    it is not good at dogfightin gat ALL

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