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Battle Rating update and important changes to the top-tier air RB

Airfield respawn for late jet bombers and strike aircraft in air RB

Historically, many gaming mechanics in War Thunder were originally created for WWII and early Cold War vehicles, for example - air respawn for bombers and strike aircraft. However, many late period jet bombers and strike aircraft feature flight characteristics close to, or even similar to those of jet fighters. In this case, we consider air respawn closer to ground targets as an unreasonable advantage for such aircraft, since their efficiency is obvious both for players, and for gaming statistics. If later strike aviation is taking off and approaching targets together with fighters, their value for the team remains. Thats why we decided to revoke the air respawns for bombers and strike aircraft of ranks VI-VII in air Realistic Battles mode. Currently, we see no need to adjust the Battle Ratings of these aircraft, but we will monitor your feedback and game statistics to quickly update the BRs of the top-tier aircraft, if they need it.

Advanced missiles right out of the box

Air combat at rank VII in Realistic Battles intensively employs air-to-air missiles, rather than guns, as it is in the lower ranks. Now, the majority of rank VII fighters will come equipped with more advanced air-to-air missiles right after purchase. This will allow pilots to fight more confidently and be more valuable to the team, even if their aircraft are not yet mastered. It is worth noticing however, that the weapon presets that include the advanced air-to-air missiles (if they are available from stock) still require the related modifications to be researched. Here is the list of planned changes for rank VII jet fighters that currently lack the advanced missiles out of the box: [expand type=details] USA:

F-5E Tiger II - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by a setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups with AIM-9E still require this modification to be unlocked.
F-4E Phantom II - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced with a setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups or setups with large numbers of AIM-9E still require this modification to be unlocked.
F-8E Crusader - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups with AIM-9E still require this modification to be unlocked.

Germany:

F-4F Phantom II - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of AIM-9E still require this modification to be unlocked.
F-4F Phantom II (Early) - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of AIM-9E still require this modification to be unlocked.
MiG-21MF - The setup with 2 R-3R without the need to research R-3R modification has been added. Mixed setups or with large numbers of R-3R still require this modification to be unlocked (R-3R missile has been also added to the armament nomenclature).
MiG-21bis-SAU - The setup with 2xR-3S has been replaced by setup with 2 R-131 without the need to research R-131 modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of -131 still require this modification to be unlocked.
MiG-23MF - The setup with 2xR-3S has been replaced by setup with 2 R-131 without the need to research R-131 modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of R-131 still require this modification to be unlocked.

USSR:

MiG-21SMT - The setup with 2 R-3R without the need to research R-3R modification has been added. Mixed setups or with large numbers of R-3R still require this modification to be unlocked.
MiG-21bis - The setup with 2xR-3S has been replaced by setup with 2 R-131 without the need to research R-131 modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of -131 still require this modification to be unlocked.
MiG-23M - The setup with 2xR-3S has been replaced by setup with 2 R-131 without the need to research R-131 modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of -131 still require this modification to be unlocked.
MiG-23MLD - The setup with 2xR-3S has been replaced by setup with 2 R-131 without the need to research R-131 modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of R-131 still require this modification to be unlocked.

Britain:

Jaguar Gr.1A - The setup with 2xAIM-9G without the need to research AIM-9G modification has been added: Mixed setups with AIM-9G still require the research of this modification.

Japan:

F-4EJ Phantom II - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of AIM-9E still require the research of this modification.

China:

F-104G Starfighter - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9J without the need to research AIM-9J modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of AIM-9J still require this modification to be unlocked.
F-5A Freedom Fighter - The setup with 2xAIM-9B has been replaced by setup with 2 AIM-9E without the need to research AIM-9E modification. Mixed setups with AIM-9E still require the research of this modification.
J-7E - The setup with 2xPL-2 has been replaced by setup with 2 PL-5B without the need to research PL-5B modification. Mixed setups with PL-5B still require the research of this modification.

France:

Mirage IIIC - The setup with 2xAIM-9B + 1 Matra R530 without the need to research Matra R530 modification has been added. Mixed setups with Matra R530 still require the research of these modifications.
Mirage IIIE - The setup with 2xAIM-9B + 1 Matra R530 without the need to research Matra R530 modification has been added. Mixed setups with AIM-9B or Matra R530 still require the research of these modifications.
Mirage 5F - The setup with 2xMatra R550 Magic 1 without the need to research Matra R550 Magic 1 has been added. Mixed setups with Matra R550 Magic 1 still require the research of these modifications. AIM-9B missiles will be removed from the weapons nomenclature.

Sweden:

J35D Draken - The 2xRB24 setup has been replaced by a setup with 2 RB24J without the need to research RB24J modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of RB24J still require this modification to be unlocked.
JA37C Jacktviggen - The 2xRB24 setup has been replaced by a setup with 2 RB24J without the need to research RB24J modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of RB24J still require this modification to be unlocked.
AJ37 Viggen - The 2xRB24 setup has been replaced by a setup with 2 RB24J without the need to research RB24J modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of RB24J still require this modification to be unlocked.

Israel:

Mirage IIICJ - The setup with 2xShafrir 2 + 1 Matra R530 without the need to research Matra R530 modification has been added. Mixed setups with Shafrir 2 or Matra R530 still require the research of this modification.
Nesher - 2xAIM-9D is now available without the research of the AIM-9D modification. Mixed with AIM-9D setups still requires this modification to be unlocked.
Kfir C.7 - 2xAIM-9D is now available without the research of the AIM-9D modification. Mixed setups or with large numbers of AIM-9Ds still require this modification to be unlocked.

[/expand] You can check Battle Ratings update table here

[ 2022-02-08 13:10:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

War Thunder

Gaijin Entertainment Developer

Gaijin Entertainment Publisher

2013-08-15 Release

Simulation MMO Singleplayer Coop Tags

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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
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Public Linux Depots:

War Thunder Linux [48.49 M]
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Available DLCs:

War Thunder - Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk. IX
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War Thunder is a free-to-play, cross-platform MMO combat game for Windows, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 dedicated to military vehicles used in and around World War II and the Korean War. In War Thunder, you can take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea, fighting with real players from all over the world in a continuously developing environment.

War Thunder already offers a highly detailed experience in military aviation and ground forces combat, giving players access to a Guinness World Record breaking number of aircraft, as well as an abundance of tanks and other combat vehicles - and the number is constantly rising.

You can feel the unmatched intensity of aerial dogfights in a fighter, the decisive power of commanding a heavy strategic bomber or the heat of battle in a ground attacker, delivering precision strikes against your enemies. Alternatively, you can join the spearhead of armoured vehicles, fighting for dominance over the battlefield on the ground: Man a heavy tank with impressive armour and firepower, use the maneuverability of a medium or light tank to your advantage, or support your team by screening the skies with your anti aircraft vehicle - the choice is yours!

In the future, the game will also allow players to ‘set sail’ by commanding a variety of warships in the fight over the control of the world’s oceans, giving the game a truly epic scale.

Master your vehicles through both upgrades and personal experience in an environment that is constantly expanding and rewarding the personal skill of the player. Organise your efforts in one of the countless player squadrons and become an ace pilot or tanker - or both! Our thriving and welcoming community of millions of players is also actively participating in the game’s ongoing development, offering custom content through War Thunder Live, such as skins, missions and even vehicles.

War Thunder has something for everyone. Play cooperative games with your friends on Windows PC, Linux, Mac or PlayStation 4 against AI, or squad up for a PvP battle in a difficulty setting matching your play style, ranging from Arcade to Simulator using Mouse and Keyboard, Gamepad or Joystick.

Features include:

An entire arsenal at your command - Over 500 highly detailed aircraft, tanks, and other combat vehicles crafted carefully from historical documents and surviving sources.
Right into the heat of battle - Intense PvP experiences in full-scale combat missions on various difficulty settings for all play styles and degrees of experience.
A single bullet can make a difference - A realistic damage system for aircraft and ground vehicles involving individual component durability instead of an overall health bar.
The true free to play experience - Download and play the game for free as much and as long as you like it. Support the ongoing development entirely at your own leisure.
Crossing the platform border - Seamless cross-platform gameplay between Windows PC, Linux, Mac and PlayStation®4 (more to come) with tens of thousands of players from all over the globe online at the same time.
Play together with your friends - Rich PvE content including historical and dynamic campaigns, solo missions, a mission editor and much more for single-player and cooperative gameplay.
Challenge the best of the best - Ever expanding tournament and clan battle systems, including ELO-based ranked matches as well as professionally organized events involving hundreds of players.
Theatrical beauty - Astonishing graphics, authentic sound effects and beautiful music creating an atmosphere to fully immerse yourself in.
Take matters in your own hands - Create custom content for War Thunder and share it on War Thunder Live, with the prospect of earning real money through the Revenue Share Partner System!
But wait, there is more! - Ever expanding and evolving environment, offering new and exciting content and features with every regular major update.

MINIMAL SETUPOS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHzMemory: 4 GB RAM
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 40 GB available space
RECOMMENDED SETUPOS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i7Memory: 16 GB RAM
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 95 GB available space

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