The F-15I Ra’am is an Israeli-modified F-15E Strike Eagle with indigenous avionics and additional modifications to fit Israeli requirements. With two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engines, the F-15I is capable of producing immense amounts of thrust and is the fastest plane in War Thunder. The F-15I excels at attacking ground targets and performing CAS duties with its large suite of GBUs, GNSS bombs, and AGMs. It also performs very well in medium to long range air-to-air combat, being able to launch its AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles at extraordinarily high speeds and is well suited to the medium to long range BVR gameplay of toptier air battles.
Along with the group of F/A-18 aircraft, the Hornet’s Sting update introduces one more famous fighter to War Thunder. This is the first non-VTOL aircraft in the game to be equipped with thrust-vectoring nozzles. It’s also one of the most advanced members of the Su-27 family: some give it a “four plus plus generation” tag. Please welcome: the Su-30SM!
The BMP-2M is a variant of the base BMP-2, an IFV in the Russian tech tree. Being a squadron vehicle, it takes a while to unlock, and does not get any premium bonuses, meaning you will have to grind this from all the base modifications. It has gained quite the reputation in War Thunder, whether you like it or hate it, its just there, waiting for you. So how can it be used effectively, and what do you get with it?
The Begleitpanzer 57 is a West German experimental vehicle of the late 1970s. Developed by Thyssen-Henschel in collaboration with Bofors, it was designed to fill a presumed niche in the fighting vehicles market at the time. The Begleit, based on the chassis of the Marder IFV, was classified as an Armored Infantry Fire Support Vehicle, or AIFSV for short. This vehicle has been developed privately with no government contract or similar ever given out for it. Only one prototype of this fighting vehicle was ever finished.
The iconic F-14 Tomcat made its mark in naval aviation for its cultural significance and popularity. However, the defining weapon that sets the Tomcat apart from its peers is the long-range AIM-54 Phoenix missile. This weapon, intended to strike Soviet bombers from a long distance before they could fire deadly anti-ship cruise missiles, allowed the F-14 to perform its "Fleet Defense" role. Thus we will dive into the development behind this fascinating missile, the improvements it had, and how it would not be America writing the tomes on the AIM-54's combat usage, but instead Iran.
This guide is about the history to the 10,5 cm StuH 42 L/28. These guns were the mainstay of the German Army, from prewar till the very end. With performance upgrades along its life, it was effectively used in a multitude of roles such as direct support/assault artillery fire and counter artillery. The close up field support was effective against structures, infantry and tanks using a wide array of ammo types. It was only late in the war to be replaced by longer barreled variants such as L/30 and L/35. Being a formidable gun both in-game as well as IRL. It was used on all fronts, upgraded over time and used by multiple nations.
The M3 Bradley is a testament to American battlefield versatility, blending speed, firepower, and reconnaissance into a single armored platform. Developed alongside its M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) counterpart, the M3 Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV) was tailored for both scouting and tank-killing missions, offering a balance of mobility, firepower, and survivability. Unlike main battle tanks, the M3 Bradley relies on hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, and rapid relocations to stay ahead of the enemy. Armed with a 25mm M242 Bushmaster autocannon, BGM-71 TOW anti-tank guided missiles, and a 7.62mm M240 machine gun, the M3 excels at engaging a wide range of targets. However, its armor protection is limited, requiring careful positioning and tactical awareness to survive on the battlefield.
The Fireflash is the first attempt the United Kingdom made at a guided air-to-air missile. Designed in 1949, it entered service in 1957 where it only remained for a year. Found on the British Swift F.7, it is the only beam-riding (SACLOS) AAM in-game, meaning it goes where your airplane's nose is pointing.
The F9F family was an extensive series of American Navy jet aircraft made up of many variants. These aircraft were well praised during their service, in total flying 78,000 sorties. They also were the first jet fighter aircraft to see air-to-air combat with the US Navy and played a big part in the war over Korea. After their service they would even be seen flying with the Blue Angels.
