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The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a revolutionary aircraft that redefined bomber aircraft and engineering during World War II. Designed as a long-range heavy bomber, it became synonymous with strategic bombing campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the historic missions over Hiroshima and Nagasaki. With its advanced pressurized cabin, remote-controlled turrets, and ability to reach unimaginable altitudes and distances, the B-29 represented the peak of wartime aviation technology.
The M46 Patton is a new, fresh change from the M26 Pershing. The two biggest shortcomings of the M26, mobility and firepower, have been improved to allow a better player experience with the tank. On top of the upgrades it achieved, the M46 has also acquired add-on turret protection against chemical rounds (though still vulnerable to high-mass explosive rounds) and even possesses an ace up its sleeve, HEAT-FS, for all ground vehicles. Even though its armor remains relatively weak against enemy kinetic and chemical rounds, it can be a versatile vehicle on the field when played to its advantages and upgrades.
The F-4E is an American 3rd generation fighter jet built to address the significant flaws found in the earlier F-4C, most notably its lack of a built-in cannon armament and countermeasures. The upgrades it received gave the F-4E a very wide appeal with export customers and made it the baseline for the vast majority of export variants to the air forces of Western-aligned nations. While many of these exports, like those to Germany and Japan, would receive downgraded avionics, a lack of radar-guided missiles, or reduced flight performance, Israel’s F-4E “Kurnass” fighters are almost identical to their American counterparts, excluding the switch to AIM-9D/G Sidewinder missiles used by the United States Navy. Regardless, American and Israeli players can benefit from the F-4E’s very user-friendly playstyle, with a very high skill ceiling that provides all the tools necessary for success when flying it.
The F-15 Eagle was made to combat the growing national threat of the USSR, and the MiG-25 Foxbat. The F-15 can carry a variety of useful munitions, and is still being used today by the US military. To this day, there isn’t a clear date for when all F-15s will retire.
The M1128 Stryker is the heavy hitter of the Stryker family, built to take on enemy tanks from long range effectively. Built on an 8×8 wheeled chassis, it trades heavy protection for high mobility and long‑range firepower. An unmanned 105 mm turret, complete with two‑plane stabilisation and a 8‑round autoloader, lets the M1128 engage targets on the fly both effectively and safely. The Wolfpack premium variant shares identical performance to the tech tree Stryker, but swaps the add-on slat armour for a camouflage net and premium economic bonuses.
The T25 is an American prototype medium tank developed in 1944 for WW2, rejected for its complicated electric transmission. Without the Sherman’s stabilizer and Pershing’s armor, even in War Thunder this vehicle appears lacking. However, you can use its few strengths to great effect, as this tank has excellent reverse speed and a punchy gun. You surprise the enemy, annihilate the target, and disappear quickly. And to improve survivability, just fight backward! It’s not just a mini M26, it’s a mini killing machine. Let’s look further into this vehicle to transform it into an effective warrior.
The M247 is a SPAAG in the US tech tree at Rank VI and is arguably one of the best anti-air vehicles within its BR range. With devastating firepower and good electronics, it is the nightmare of all CAS pilots. However, this power comes at the cost of poor mobility, protection, and armour penetration, which makes it particularly vulnerable to enemy ground forces.
The XM246, regarded as “The American Gepard” thanks to its twin 35mm Oerlikon KDA autocannons, boasts a rather unconventional turret design on top of the M48 Patton III hull, similar to other U.S. vehicles like the M4/T26, M60A2, and the 120S. For players looking for a switch from the M163 and the rather unreliable tracking radar, the XM246 presents a fresh introduction to anti-air radar combat, introducing the search radar along with the tracking radar. While the XM246 lacks armor for the turret and has important components that can be disabled by enemy fire, it shouldn’t be underestimated easily, thanks to its lethal fire rate against both air and ground targets.
The Martin B-26B “Marauder” is a rank III medium bomber in the US tech tree. While sometimes an unforgiving aircraft to fly, the B-26 is known for its speed and impressive bombing capabilities. During the Second World War, the B-26 was used from 1941 in the Pacific, Mediterranean, and Northwest Europe theaters, right up to the end of the war. Its pilots dubbed it “The Widowmaker” because of its high stall speed and vulnerability to AAA fire. The B-26B was introduced in 1942 with a longer wingspan to improve high altitude performance.
The M109A1 was introduced into American service in 1973 as an improved version of the M109 self-propelled howitzer. The main improvement was the installation of a new 155 mm M185 cannon, which had a longer barrel and a higher muzzle velocity than the previous M126, increasing the effective range of the M109A1 from 14.6 km to 18 km, giving it an advantage over foreign artillery. Where this tank lacks in armor and survivability, it makes up for with a powerful armament and choice of chemical rounds that can overpressure any tank, and even knock out aircraft from the skies.
