Some weapons and vehicles are definitely over or under what they should be. Due to the current match-groups being 1 - 3 and 3 - 5 I’m not going to care about BR 1 - 2 changes and 4 - 5 changes as they are irrelevant in practice, so below are my proposals that would change practically:
TLDR:
USSR:
- SVT-40, SVT-40 Sniper: BR IV → BR III
- IL-2 (1941): BR II → BR III
- P40E-1: BR II → BR III
- A-20 Boston Mk.3: BR III → BR II
- P-63A-10 Premium: BR IV → BR III
USA/UKC:
- SMLE MK III: BR III → BR II
- Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI: BR III → BR II
- Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI(T): BR III → BR II
- Sniper M1C: BR V → BR III
- P38G (Attack Pilot): BR II → BR III
- AP-1: BR III → BR II
- M24: BR III → BR II
Germany/Italy:
- VG.2: BR III → BR II
- Carcano M91 with Scope Mount: BR III → BR II
- Gewehr 98 with Scope Mount: BR III → BR II
- Beretta M38A (40 Rounds): BR IV → BR III
- IAR-81C: BR I → BR III
- BF109 G6: BR IV → BR III
- Gerat 03: BR V → BR III
Japan:
- Type Hei (Late): BR IV → BR III
- Type Hei rifle 10: BR IV → BR III
Let’s start with USSR:
Rifles are fairly balanced here, but some minor changes could be done.
SVT-40 and SVT-40 Sniper: BR IV to BR III. The SVT 38 and SVT 40 are near identical in performance, and I don’t see why they are not just simply BR 3 along with their sniper variants. We will keep the Drum Mag SVT-40 as BRIV
SMG’s and Heavy/LMG’s are in a good position for USSR, so we’ll leave those alone.
Tanks the only real outlier is the KV-1. Many have stated that the KV-1 is too powerful in low BR matches as there wasn’t a counter to it within BR1-2 at range outside of aircraft. The addition of HEAT to BRII tanks such as the Panzer III N in Germany has given that answer IMO so I have no problem keeping the KV-1 where it is, but if the HEAT is removed / nerfed, it will need to be re-assessed.
For planes, there are two questionable aircraft.
I would consider a bump the IL-2 (1941) to BR III due to its impressive turn rate and CAS ability. Its lack of a tail gunner and speed (both max and climb rate) do leave it vulnerable however, so keeping it as BR II is ok with me as well.
The other question is the P40E-1. This fighter’s fantastic loadout for CAS is very close to too much for a fighter, at least in this BR. Moving from BR II - BR III could be a valid move.
The A-20 Boston Mk.3 should be dropped to BR II from III. I believe this planes armament and speed characteristics are simply insufficient for BR III. I would actually argue swapping the IL-2 (1941) with the A-20 Boston MK.3 would be somewhat logical.
In terms of Premiums:
The P-63A-10 I would like to see moved down to BR III. without bombs it relies on strafing to provide CAS … which with the M10 cannon it can do alright but is heavily outclassed in high BR matches. In fact, … the Yak-9K being BRIII also helps this case as it has an even larger cannon on it with the same role.
Moving to USA/UKC:
Bolt actions that do not have rifle grenades do not belong in BR III. So, let’s move the SMLE Mk III, the Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI, Lee-Enfield No.4 MkI (T) all to BR II from III.
Sniper M1C seems very odd to be in BR V. I will move this to BR III with its counterpart Sniper M1 Garand already is.
This faction’s SMG’s as well as LMG/Heavy’s are also in a good place. Tanks are also in a good place atm.
For planes, I would like to see the P38G (Specifically the one that belongs to the attacker pilot) should be bumped up to BRIII and the AP-1 dropped to BR II.
- Several P38’s are already in BR III, and there is an argument to bring all of them to BR III due to their speed.
- The AP-1 is basically a bigger dauntless with worse visibility. As such, I feel it is too cumbersome to be in BR III.
For premiums, I would like to see the M24 dropped down to BR II. due to its light armor, it becomes a shoot and scoot tank. but it really is not up to the task for dealing with higher end tanks as its armor is simply too thin.
Moving to Germany/Italy:
Again, Bolt actions that do not have rifle grenades do not belong in BR III. So, let’s move the VG.2, Carcano M91 with Scope mount, and Gewehr 98 with scope mount to BR II from III.
SMG’s I would like to see Beretta M38A (40 rounds moved to BR III from BR IV). its counterpart with 20 rounds being a BR I sort of makes this argument. those 20 rounds should not increase it by 3 BR’s.
This faction’s LMG’s and heavy weapons are also in a good place. As are their tanks, though I would like to see heat added to more KWK37 equipped tanks (Panzer III N with skirts could get a few more rounds than 7, Panzer IV E, non-premium should get some added, etc.).
For planes, let’s talk about the IAR-81C. At BR I this is insane. You even see this flown a lot in high BR matches due to its loadout. I would like to see this move to BR III from I. BF109 G6 I think could be downed to a BR III from BR IV as it is comparible to other BR III fighters. The rest of the planes in this tree are in a good place.
For premiums, we are in fairly good shape except the Gerat 03. Why in the world is this a BR V? It’s a semi auto with a decent amount of recoil. let’s drop this down to BR III with the rest of the similar semi-autos.
And finally we get to Japan:
Rifles are in a good shape here, but I would like to see the gold order Type Hei’s with 10 round magazines move to BR III from IV.
SMG’s, LMG’s, and heavy weapons are in a great place atm, though could use some more options, but that should come with time.
Tanks are surprisingly in a good place atm, though many are fragile. They have options against USA/UKC opponents.
Planes are also in a good place BR wise, but could absolutely use some more options for Attack Pilots. Also need for low BR non-carrier aircraft.
For premiums, also not seeing any issues.
). 4x50kg isnt bad at all either. Wing mounted guns arent as good but i still love the e7 (not much cannon ammo though)