Which AIs can use Flares - question.

[xpel]

I'm flying the RFN Tacpacked F-8 lately, engaging Mig-17s and 21s. AI Mig21s cast flares when I carry AA missiles, 
while Mig17s don't.

Since there was no use of flares in Vietnam war by either side, I want to ask if there is a way to fool the AIs so 
none uses flares (AI Mig21, AI F-8, AI F-4, AI A-4 etc).

Since there is no option for user to choose if an AI is flares capable or not, how FSCAI knows which AI planes 
to arm with flares and which not to (like the Mig-17) ?

[Dutch Owen]

Hi xpel!

This is quite mysterious to me, but I think I allow flares in every AI jet to help debug the Ai flare system.

The wonder isn't that the MiG-21 is using flares, but that the MiG-17 doesn't. I have no real explanation for that.

Done properly, flares or chaff should only be dispensed if a device to dispense them is attached to the aircraft.

Doesn't look like you can do much right now, since it appears to be "built in" and not a part of a weapons system.

Dutch