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War Thunder Dev Server: Hidden Changes and Major Updates AnalysisDive into the various changes applied to the War Thunder development server. This update includes several elements that will impact gameplay, from new modeling and armor improvements to ammunition adjustments and aircraft armament configuration changes. We've summarized the key details players need to know.
1. 🎮 Type 61 Tank Model Improvement
· The Type 61 tank model has been completely reworked, showing a more improved appearance.
· It boasts even more impressive visuals, especially with ray tracing applied.
· It boasts even more impressive visuals, especially with ray tracing applied.
00:00 - 00:51
1. 🎮 Type 61 Tank Model Improvement
· The Type 61 tank model has been completely reworked, showing a more improved appearance.
· It boasts even more impressive visuals, especially with ray tracing applied.
· It boasts even more impressive visuals, especially with ray tracing applied.
00:52 - 02:05
2. 💥 New Ammunition and Default Armament Added
· F1 H HE shells have been added to Leclerc, Ariete, MSC, Centauro 120, Centauro RGO, and the new Centauro 2 tanks.
· F1 H ammunition has typical muzzle velocity and penetration, and can be useful in specific situations.
· The VT-4 tank will receive 1985-model APFSDS as default ammunition, improving initial combat effectiveness.
· F1 H ammunition has typical muzzle velocity and penetration, and can be useful in specific situations.
· The VT-4 tank will receive 1985-model APFSDS as default ammunition, improving initial combat effectiveness.
02:06 - 04:14
3. 🛡️ Volumetric Armor Application Expanded
· The Chimera tank's turret and hull armor have been converted to volumetric armor, providing more realistic defense.
· The KV-1 ZIS-5 tank also had volumetric armor applied to its hull and turret, improving realism.
· The KV-1 ZIS-5 tank also had volumetric armor applied to its hull and turret, improving realism.
04:15 - 05:21
4. 💪 Raketenautomat and SPZ Armor Enhancement
· The armor of the Raketenautomat and SPZ123 LGs (using the same chassis) has been completely redesigned, improving overall defense.
· This will increase survivability against certain types of ammunition.
· This will increase survivability against certain types of ammunition.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Lower Front Armor | 20mm → 30mm |
| Upper Side Thickness | 15mm → 20mm |
05:22 - 07:10
5. ⚙️ Turret Drive Battery Bug Fix
· The bug where the Panther 4J tank's turret rotation speed decreased when the battery was depleted has been fixed. Now, a consistent rotation speed is maintained regardless of battery level.
· Numerous Russian tanks, including the T-50, BT-5, RBT-5, BT-7 series, T-26 series, and T-35, have received the same fix, resolving the issue of reduced turret rotation speed when the battery is depleted.
· Numerous Russian tanks, including the T-50, BT-5, RBT-5, BT-7 series, T-26 series, and T-35, have received the same fix, resolving the issue of reduced turret rotation speed when the battery is depleted.
07:11 - 07:44
6. 🇮🇹 Italian Tank Crew Placement Change
· The crew placement for M14/41 (all variants) and M15/42 tanks has been changed.
· There is no longer a dedicated gunner; the tank commander now fires the main gun, implemented according to historical placement.
· There is no longer a dedicated gunner; the tank commander now fires the main gun, implemented according to historical placement.
07:45 - 07:59
7. 💨 Churchill Tank Reverse Speed Increase
· The reverse speed of the Churchill VII and Churchill Crocodile tanks has slightly increased from 20.4 km/h to 21.7 km/h.
08:00 - 08:46
8. 📉 35mm Anti-Aircraft Gun Accuracy Nerf
· All vehicles using the 35mm Oerlikon KDA (e.g., Chieftain Marksman) have had their firing accuracy reduced by 15%.
· This means the shot grouping will be wider, resulting in slightly lower hit probability.
· This means the shot grouping will be wider, resulting in slightly lower hit probability.
08:47 - 09:16
9. 💨 ESS (Engine Smoke System) Changes
· ESS (Engine Smoke System) has been added to the M247, allowing it to use smoke.
· The ESS (smoke) function has been removed from the AMX-30 DCA.
· The ESS (smoke) function has been removed from the AMX-30 DCA.
09:17 - 14:19
10. ✈️ Jet Armament and Loadout Adjustments
· AGM-84H has been added to the F-18C Late, offering superior performance over Mavericks.
· The A32A (and premium version) can no longer mount countermeasures on the left wing; only the right wing can use chaff.
· GBU-62 (500lb) has been mounted on the F-18E Super Hornet's outer wing pylons instead of GBU-64 (2000lb), reducing weight.
· AGM-62 Walleye has been added to modern F-18s.
· Basial's unguided armament no longer requires research, and the modification order for armaments such as J-DAM, GBU-8, and SPICE 1000/2000 has been changed. SPICE bombs are the latest Israeli-made bombs, useful for ground attacks.
· RAM F-15I's unguided bombs are also usable without research, and SPICE 250 and 1000 will be added. Laser J-DAM has been added as a separate modification, and GBU-24 has been changed to eGBU-24B (Advanced Paveway) with laser and GPS guidance capabilities.
· The A32A (and premium version) can no longer mount countermeasures on the left wing; only the right wing can use chaff.
· GBU-62 (500lb) has been mounted on the F-18E Super Hornet's outer wing pylons instead of GBU-64 (2000lb), reducing weight.
· AGM-62 Walleye has been added to modern F-18s.
· Basial's unguided armament no longer requires research, and the modification order for armaments such as J-DAM, GBU-8, and SPICE 1000/2000 has been changed. SPICE bombs are the latest Israeli-made bombs, useful for ground attacks.
· RAM F-15I's unguided bombs are also usable without research, and SPICE 250 and 1000 will be added. Laser J-DAM has been added as a separate modification, and GBU-24 has been changed to eGBU-24B (Advanced Paveway) with laser and GPS guidance capabilities.
| Category | Previous | After |
|---|---|---|
| A32A Total Auxiliary Armament Max Weight | 1855kg | 2050kg |
| A32A Max Weight per Wing | 1500kg | 1000kg |
14:20 - 15:07
11. 📉 Hurricane Series Ammunition Capacity Nerf
· The ammunition capacity of the Hurricane series has been generally reduced.
| Aircraft Type | Previous Ammo Capacity | After Ammo Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| C Hurricane Mark 1C (20mm) | 500 rounds | 360 rounds |
| Hurricane 2B | 4200 rounds | 3960 rounds |
| Hurricane Mark 1 (all variants) | 2800 rounds | 2672 rounds |
15:08 - 15:56
12. ⬆️ Privateer Bomber Ammunition Capacity Buff
· The ammunition capacity of the Privateer bomber's rear, side, and dorsal turrets has been increased, contributing to overall survivability.
| Turret Position | Previous Ammo Capacity | After Ammo Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Turret | 800 rounds | 2000 rounds |
| Side Turret | 800 rounds | 1000 rounds |
| Dorsal Turret | 760 rounds | 800 rounds |
15:57 - 17:11
13. ✨ Internal Module Detail Enhancement
· Internal modules of the FR1 Fireball aircraft, such as the engine (nose), cockpit, and rear jet engine, have been detailed.
· Internal modules of the Flying Pancake aircraft, such as the R2000 engine, transmission, flight control unit, and cooling fan, have been implemented in great detail.
· Internal modules of the Flying Pancake aircraft, such as the R2000 engine, transmission, flight control unit, and cooling fan, have been implemented in great detail.
