About
The Swift FR Mk 5 is a Supermarine jet designed for reconnaissance and energy fighting. It has a TWR of 0.5 and max speed of 1,140 kph, making it fast and agile despite its afterburner being weaker than supersonic jets
Playstyle
Use it as an energy fighter: climb high, spike into vertical engagements, then engage with its two 30 mm ADEN cannons. Its speed lets it dominate non-afterburning planes, but choosing fights wisely is key
Pros and Cons
Pros
➕ Strong armament – 2×30 mm ADEN (400 rounds)
➕ Solid energy retention and respectable TWR
➕ Fast top speed (1,140 kph)
Cons
➖ Lowest TWR among afterburning jets
➖ Weak turn rate (~26.5°/s)
➖ Lacks airbrakes at Level 9
Loadout Option
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Trivia
- The Swift FR Mk 5 held the record as the last British production aircraft to set a world speed record at 1,187 kph, later broken by the F‑4D Skyray
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