 Missiles from 1978 onwards such as the AIM-9L version of the Sidewinder are much improved and more likely to score a hit.Dogfights are usually close in affairs regardless of the time period, however as the Missiles get better over time, longer range kills can be achieved.The map of Germany has been scaled down slightly so that there is less time spent flying to a target, and also because air-to-air refuelling is not included in the game.