Tips on dodging missiles?

[Alex]

I've been playing for a few hours now, but I still don't quite know how to consistently dodge missiles or how to read the missile indicator. I know you can use flares to get them off you, but since those take time to recharge, I sometimes end up getting overwhelmed by missiles due to there being more chasing me while my flares are still on cooldown. So far my strategy has just been to spin in circles and hope the missiles don't hit me, but there has to be a better way to do this.

[Delta_Assault]

The missile will hit you if you’re head on or tail on to it. So just turn until the missile trajectory is at a 90 degree angle to you. You can see it on the radar.

You should also be going fast.

[reven29]

best way to break a lock froma missile is never fly in a straight line once its fired all you have to do is what delta said twist into a loop till its coming in at an angle with your plane then punch your throttle keep moving in a loop till the missile drops its lock and once your good at it you can use this as time to break off a chase and start tracking a new enemy to attack

[Alex]

Originally posted by Delta_Assault:

The missile will hit you if you’re head on or tail on to it. So just turn until the missile trajectory is at a 90 degree angle to you. You can see it on the radar.

You should also be going fast.

Ah ok, that makes sense. Thanks for the help!

[Metal Izanagi]

When you know you've got a missile coming at you, hit an angle as fast and hard as you can so that the incoming missile's heading forms a "T" shape relative to your own. Depending on how far away the missile was launched from you may have to adjust further.

If you're using one of the planes that has the vectoring system instead of flares, what you do is wait until the missile is just a few seconds away from impact, then activate the vectoring function, flip your plane so it's crossed from your previous heading, and deactivate vectoring so you shoot off in a way that no missile's guidance can't possibly keep up with. It's guaranteed to evade the missile, but it can take some practice and a fair number of embarrassing shootdowns before you get the timing right lol.

[TomCatT]

Good timing is key without the need for flares are that AGS. But you can keep that up for so long. Try to fly nap-of-the-earth with mountains can help for a bit too.

[Liberty's Luscious Liber-Tiddies]

It might sound like I'm joking, but doing a barrel roll (real one, not an aileron) will actually help dodge and maintain your direction.

[♥Alice CEO OF e621♥]

just fly in circles in horizontal.
no matter what game it is, it can be project wingman ace combat war thunder or even gta online, this maneuver makes you
Dodge all missiles

[reven29]

okay im gonna stop you right there SRAAMS in warthunder cant be dodged haha

[Atlessa]

I love how everyone gives sound advice, but apparently NO ONE actually knows how to read those yellow (flashing red with proximity) arrows. :D

Or at least no one bothered to answer that part of the question.

[Meme_1284]

Originally posted by Alex:

I've been playing for a few hours now, but I still don't quite know how to consistently dodge missiles or how to read the missile indicator.

The missile indicator will show where the missile is coming from. e.g. If the triangle is directly behind you, that’s where the missile is at that specific moment. It won’t tell you if the missile will hit, just where it is in relation to your plane.

[BreezeLetterGaming]

I just turn "towards" the missile indicator, that's been extremely reliable throughout multiple playthroughs. If the indicator is located "behind" me for too long, I use flares or attempt a more aggressive maneuver. AOA Limiter use can result in the missile hitting you while you're drifting, but if you're quick it can be exactly the little turn boost you needed.

[Tartuccio]

I played for an hour and dodging missiles seems too easy, at least for now.

Idk if it's a thing on harder mode, but on normal no amount of G's seem to do ♥♥♥♥ to the pilot, so I can just roll around like crazy if I want to.

And is it possible to lead the missile into the sun and move away to lose it?

Or is this game an arcade/fantasy badass ace fighter type deal?

I guess I should've read about the game a bit more beforehand

It's still pretty fun tho

[Arcane]

if its a single missile and you don't wanna get off target, just change your angle by about 20 degrees about a second before impact. its a risky maneuver, but it won't mess up a run made with unguided weapons against ground targets or a perfect lock on another plane

[BPS_86]

Originally posted by Tartuccio:

I played for an hour and dodging missiles seems too easy, at least for now.

Idk if it's a thing on harder mode, but on normal no amount of G's seem to do ♥♥♥♥ to the pilot, so I can just roll around like crazy if I want to.

And is it possible to lead the missile into the sun and move away to lose it?

Or is this game an arcade/fantasy badass ace fighter type deal?

I guess I should've read about the game a bit more beforehand :zaglol:

It's still pretty fun tho

Yeah it's quite easy for the first time, but once you jump into mercenary it's quite hard(for me) especially when it's crowdy. I'm also more suited with one on one dogfight and can't handle crowds since my brain always tells me to focus on one target. Man, I need more tips since I'm new with arcade flight on hard diff.

[James Gammell]

Originally posted by Arcane:

if its a single missile and you don't wanna get off target, just change your angle by about 20 degrees about a second before impact. its a risky maneuver, but it won't mess up a run made with unguided weapons against ground targets or a perfect lock on another plane

But how do you read that it is a second before impact.