User blog comment:Zealot Guy/Useful tricks and tips for Battlefield 3/@comment-770363-20120217185814


 * Camo matters, a lot. Just because a camo is unlocked earlier or later doesn't make it any better or worse. The default camo is useful even if you have all the the camos, like on Gulf of Oman for instance.
 * When flying the F-35, after taking off vertically you should engage the afterburners when you transition to standard flight. This is the fastest, safest way to switch.
 * The red fuel cans don't blow up.
 * Most players pop flares at the first sign of a lock. Wait for them to pop flares and fire the second you regain the lock. This is a good way to save ammo.
 * Conversely, there is an audible difference between when a missile is locked onto you and when it actually has been launched and is tracking you.
 * The SCAR-H, G36C, and AKS-74U kill in 6 shots at max range, while the other carbines need 7 shots.