about 1 year ago - Stona - Direct link

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

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about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Water?

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

141 is correct for Soviet also. It was changed later on, not just internationally.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Given the MiG-29 was added last update and we just teased another Soviet jet, I would lower expectations about yet another being inside this patch.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Stay tuned for offical news and announcements. This is just a teaser.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Stay tuned to the news. This is just a teaser for now

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

It has nothing really to do with anyone else. So yes.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Guys, appreciate there are a lot of questions on what X could be or what else is coming. But please keep in mind this is an update teaser.


More details will follow in the days ahead. Stay tuned to the news

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Because as I have said multiple times now, this was a teaser and you should wait for the news. You might be reading into things a little too much.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

I have no idea what your getting at here.


We didn't hype up a sub tree this patch. You were one of the ones doing that yourself.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its not a premium.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

We haven't announced anything yet, this was just a teaser. So stay tuned to the news

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Having a high number built has never been a requirement to go into the tree. There are many tree vehciles with 1-5 examples built.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

An improvement is planned for them this patch yes. You will find out in the patch notes.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Wait for the full list of vehciles and what their roles were irl and it will become more clear.


Some were even shown in the teaser

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Not really. Sky Guardians can have another meaning too. Collectively it can apply to both air and ground.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Yes. It's obvious what it is )

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Given the update is not available right now, no, it's not.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Today is. But I'm British and in the UK. It's not a holiday here. It just rains.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Average UK morning has both, so why choose ))

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

I don't think we could collectively able able to handle that amount of sea salt )))

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

For anything BR related you have to wait until update release.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

This is generally the way we always (with a few exceptions) introduce new trees to the game. So it really should not be a suprise at this point.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

If you look back, you will find those trees were the exception and not the rule. Almost every air / ground tree or nation to the game since 2015 came first as packs followed by a full tree in a later update.


This updates focus is not the French Navy, as the full tree will be introduced later. But due to interest in them, like other trees before, this gives those that want something sooner rather than later and the ability to start playing with them now as well as get access to the tree later.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Given the name and what was shown in the teaser, I will leave that to you to conclude.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

No news on that currently as we are not at that stage yet (CBT).

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Aside from the smoking part (I don't), that's a pretty accurate representation. Coffee is a daily driver )))

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

How could I refer to something French as f*** yeah, don’t be ridiculous)

There’s De Moines, but it’s only a part of it.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Actually quite enjoyable watching the "I believe it belongs in X nation" debate game over it

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

This generally happens once ranks become more populated. Rank VIII currently only has 1-3 vehicles per nation. Most were moved from Rank VII.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

No plans to return them currently. Also not the subject matter of this topic.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Sweden received those helicopters because there was no other viable alternative for them in that area. Germany and France both have their own options for 4th Generation jets without resorting to an aircraft they did not adopt.


Each nation and case must be taken individually. Its not a case of "Oh well X got Y, therefor we can get Z too!".

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Italy has higher BR SPAAGs at the very least, so Japan and Israel are more of gap. We don't rule out viable options for them if / when they become available and possible.


But its not related to this major and not something there are any plans to talk about right now.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

This wasn't an invitation to start an SPAA / SAM debate or discussion here guys. Do not go off topic.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Britain is receiving the Challenger 2E at top tier this patch. So I would adjust your expectations for that.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

You might want to adjust your copium levels my dude.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Believe it or not I don't sit in this topic all day/night. I actually require sleep.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

And I have several times we have said or indicated nothing regarding a new nation. So I don't know why you keep making such assumptions.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

There are multiple prototypes researchable in almost every tree.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Not every vehicle added has to be meta defining to be added. Otherwise most vehicles would be pointless to add.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Devs only for testing.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

F-16AJ was its correct name.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Never ))


They have no need for one and have the MiG-29 (9-12). This was the only option for Japan for now.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its an F-16 project that was proposed for Japan. The aircraft is functionally a standard F-16 and with it being the only option for Japan currently for top tier for some time, it was the best choice for them.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Germany is receiving the MiG-29. This is being included for Japan as there are no other options for them currently. Its not the case for Germany.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Better missiles don't make it a 4th generation aircraft and wont fully suit Japans needs in the meantime until later aircraft arrive.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Minor yes indeed, but as I said functionally its still a standard F-16.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

F-4EJ never had maverick.


A porotype F-2 would not have the capacity of this aircraft and even less is generally known. We have all the information required to introduce the F-16AJ and it fits the current meta perfectly, whilst also giving Japan the multirole platform they need most.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

People are always free to ask and suggest. It doesn't mean that they will come however.


There is a big difference between a need and a "I want because they got X". See the Swedish helicopter situation.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

As explained above, the XF-2 has:

1) Not a huge amount of solid information

2) Doesn't have the capacity of this aircraft (multirole)


This aircraft is basically the existing F-16 platform with minor modifications for Japan. It is the best fit for what Japan currently need, with the other options either being far to much currently and leaving Japan with a long wait.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

This would be incorrect. F-2 is simply too advanced currently.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Nope, because the gap it fills would still exist.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Not quite, but a big boi for sure.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Not currently planned. Tallboy and Grandslam are very niche in their use unlike this bomb. Grandslam also required a unique Lancaster variant.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

With some minor modifications. But its not being considered currently.


No.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Firstly, that designation did not officially exist. We dont rule out entirely other versions or modifications. But this one is perfectly viable for now and suits the line its in fine.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its possible it may receive some extra camos. But currently its too soon to say.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its possible there may be something else other than those two. As always, things are not final currently.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its possible. Both the American and Italian F-16s received a model update also to fully correct their appearance

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its possible the aircraft will appear in a future major update.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

Now you have all pieces of the puzzle)

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

As always BRs will be reviewed once some time to see the effects has been gathered. Not beforehand.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The BR rises your referring too were part of an overall top tier Increase. Italy was no exception to every other nation in that.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Im not sure what explanation you need?


The Japanese F-4EJ Kai and increased to 11.7.


This patch, Germany gets the MiG-29 and the UK gets Tornado ADV.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Its possible that aircraft will be added in a future major update.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Japan got no new Rank VIII last patch whilst Germany and the UK did. The F-16AJ because it has no other 4th generation aircraft currently and wont for some time. Other aircraft are under consideration for other nations.


F-4F had a BR reduction and is performing fine at its current BR. The FGR/FG.1 are also sufficient at their BR. MiG-29 and Tornado provide new top fighters for both Germany and the UK.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The radar is a placeholder.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

My grandfather was an artillery captain and commanded a whole battery of these things. And the photo is taken in the museum I know since childhood cause it was basically next street (and you can climb on them freely which is awesome).
Thank you for trip down memory lane)

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Right now we don't have plans for another F-4S at this time. The US tree already has several Phantom variants and there are many more US aircraft to add. Whilst its not entirely ruled out (never say never), it's not in any plans we have right now.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Currently it's WIP. More details will be available when it's closer to being finalised.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

There’s a Chinese premium F-84 as well.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

It’s a regular version, just with a different skin.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

Pfffft

And where’s the fun in that?

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

Sweet summer child.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Sky Guardians is also named after the aircraft of the patch.


Tornado F.3 (Air Defence Variant), German MiG-29 (point defence interceptor), Yak-141 (Fleet defence) and F-16AJ (Interceptor/multirole).

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

It's possible the aircraft may appear in a future update.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

You have to wait for details like this for when the ship is on production server already.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

That is the whole point of pre-order, you know)
Nothing is final before update goes lives, especially such things as fire rate that may vary wildly depending on conditions/sources you use and that may be changed for balance purposes anyway.

about 1 year ago - gromvoiny - Direct link

Waiting for F-4S and that's it

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

We do not comment on vehicles generally planned for the future outside of Q&As or dev blogs.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Because all of those were either planned for that patch/immediately after and addressing some of the major gaps from the last update rectified in this one (Tornado F.3 / MiG-29 DDR / F-16AJ).

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Split between the German MiG-29 or Tornado F.3 for me.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Im ready for both

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

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I currently don't have any news that it will be within this update.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

No new missiles are planned in this update for Stormer.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

TOR-M1s radar has several modes in game. The default is simply used for the hanger UI.


0*32 deg.

32*64deg

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

As mentioned in the blog, the standard underwing AIM-7 was selected for implementation.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The production version of the STA-3 is the Type 61. A seperate vehcile.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The Yak-141 was a real Aircraft that flew which many people have been looking forward too and asking for. Everything is known and documented about it's armaments (that were mounted in tests and for displays, of which other aircraft in game also have) and what was going to be fitted to a production example. Our reasoning was detailed clearly in the blog today.


The 341 was a Panther hull with a wooden, non functional mockup turret, which we also found a more suitable replacement for. We explained our reasoning at the time for it's removal here: https://warthunder.com/en/news/6317-development-changes-and-optimization-in-the-german-tech-tree-en

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The reasoning behind the AJ was outlined and explained both in it's original blog and today's update update.



Our policy on ships has been made clear for a very long time by this point.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Japan's top tier aircraft situation is unique currently. This was the most suitable option.


Germany had other SPAAs possible and a suitable candidate to replace the 341.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

Right now it's just early considerations. Naturally if it progresses more we will provide more details.

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

The issue is reported. Once the report has an outcome, we can provide an answer on that

about 1 year ago - Smin1080p - Direct link

It's not a major rule change or anything. The reasoning behind the F-16AJ was explained in the blogs. It's an exceptional circumstance that provides a balanced option currently. The Yak-141 also already has other Aircraft like that in game (trialed / tested / planned weponary or features).