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War Thunder is a multiplayer game that invites players to take part in air battles and gives the chance to gain dominance in the airspace. Here the player can fight on combat aircraft of the Second World War, develop and collect them. But in order to do this as efficiently as possible, you need to calculate every step, every action and every decision you make. And in order not to get confused in this, it is necessary to draw up various tactics air combat and development tactics.
War Thunder tactics is a unique opportunity to calculate all the moves and find best option your actions, that is, get recommendations (or find them through your own efforts) that will help you use your skills in battle as effectively as possible, save your resources and simply be a successful player.
If we take a closer look at the two tactical aspects ( and ), then it is worth remembering many of the nuances that can be found in War Thunder. For example, War Thunder tactics, which are exclusively concerned with the development of your account, involve much less possibilities than air battles.
Progressing in the game is easier than fighting enemy planes. But, in no case should you do everything at random, you can get confused in everything and lose control of everything that happens to you in the game, or simply join the list of “noobs” who don’t care what and how they do.
Have you thought well about the words spoken above? That’s better, it’s time to think about the fact that it’s better to have the whole situation under control than to let everything take its course. Yes, the range of tactical air combat options can be vast and endless, but the basics are easy to understand. As for development, everything is simple and straightforward. And do not underestimate these opportunities; in War Thunder, tactics play the most important role, which can provide you with a bright virtual future. Moreover, ground troops are already on the way, which will require new tactical solutions than airplanes.
Tanks will also have enormous freedom in terms of use, so in order to immediately navigate the battle, you need to gain experience. After all, War Thunder is a complex game world, in which every game element, regardless of whether it is planes or tanks, is all interconnected, even simple and at first glance completely different tactical applications also have a common basis that will be very useful to you for future achievements.
Don’t be lazy, learning tactics won’t take you much time, but you will get an excellent positive effect that will not only increase your chances of winning, but will also improve your skills many times over. Have a good fight and remember, everything depends only on you!
War Thunder - Air Combat Tactics
Flying a virtual plane is not an easy thing. The user has to learn from scratch the basics of controlling fighting birds. At the same time, he cannot escape the basics of air combat. What should a newbie know if he registered in War Thuder a month or two ago? Let's collect everything useful tips in one article.
Let's start the debriefing with a general educational program. A participant in the game must understand that a battle in WT is a team battle in which at least several goals are pursued. The priorities are:
- destruction of aircraft of the opposing team, i.e. creating an advantage for your team in the sky;
- capture of control points;
- practicing ground targets or protecting allied ground targets.
Let's focus on the behavior of aircraft in the air. The player can use offensive or defensive combat tactics. Attack - involves active actions by the pilot, such as: gaining high speed, height, turning into a turn with the aim of destroying the enemy. Fast and maneuverable fighters are suitable for these purposes.
War Thunder - Taking a turn As for defense, it will not interfere with any type of aviation. An attacking fighter may well find itself at gunpoint if its previous maneuver did not end entirely successfully. What remains for the pilot? Make a wide turn to throw the enemy off your tail. Or, try to make a sharper and more maneuverable slope. In the case of active defense, there is a chance to outplay the enemy and reach a position suitable for a retaliatory attack.
In order to attack competently, and even more competently defend, an nth number of flight hours will be required. The player must learn to feel his planes and roughly navigate the flight and combat characteristics of his enemies. Otherwise, it is simply impossible to predict how a game of tag with this or that aircraft model will end!
Basic principles of air combat tactics in WT
Monitoring. This bourgeois word perfectly reflects the main task of a virtual pilot. Having materialized in the sky, first of all determine: what is the balance of power, who occupies the dominant height. Carrying out combat missions You shouldn’t get carried away solely by holding a point or shooting ground targets.
War Thunder - Maneuvers Don’t forget to look at the map to determine the most “dangerous” directions. This does not mean that the player should not poke into points located near the enemy base. You just need to increase your vigilance! And yes, opponents prefer to sit on the tail or jump out of a flat side turn. Therefore, look back and to the side as soon as possible!
By the way, do not forget about the difficulties of high-speed control. All sorts of overloads, when it simply becomes dark in the eyes or there is a sharp loss of speed, can play a bad joke on the pilot. So, when deciding on a difficult turn or dive, it is better to make sure in advance that the trajectory of your feint lies away from bloodthirsty enemies. And you won't get caught in the crossfire.
First things first - airplanes! It is they, dear ones, who should help the players in the fight for victory. Study the characteristics and behavior of the birds living in your hangar. First and foremost, you need to be aware of what each of the available aircraft is capable of. You shouldn’t try to beat the Foke-Fulf in speed on the I-16; it’s better to make a turn in which the heavy enemy will get lost. Make your aircraft work for you, not against you!
There are also a number of aircraft with different levels of vertical and horizontal maneuverability. Force your opponent to perform maneuvers in which he obviously loses in terms of technical parameters. For example, Lagg-3 perfectly “removes” Messers in horizontal turns. Exhaust your enemy, let him burn his energy on side turns.
Arrow to the sky. Gaining altitude is an extremely useful and no less insidious thing. Have you looked around and decided to soar like a candle into the sky? This good option in the event that the upper layers of the atmosphere are occupied by your allies. Otherwise, there will be trouble, for the enemy “birds” you will be a super-convenient target.
P.S.: if there are approximately equal numbers of enemies and allies in the sky, then it is worth assessing the situation. How difficult is the battle there? In an excessively dense mess, both our own and other people’s planes can have their wings clipped.
War Thunder - Height The best position. An advantageous point for an enemy attack is undoubtedly a height or a favorable combination of circumstances. If you managed to climb to a decent height, then choose the “weakest” solitary victim. Heedless pilots, overloaded fighters, or simply incompetent players are also good candidates for the retreat. Try to attack wisely and avoid retaliatory aggressive maneuvers in time.
Fight or run? An almost Shakespearean question torments newcomers to the world of War Thunder. The answer is, definitely hit if you have the advantage in agility, energy and height. If you go close to the ground, then your car loses all of the above benefits. At low speed, it’s good to take a flat turn, hide taking into account the features of the landscape, and sit down for express repairs. In a word, if you are below, then there is no point in attacking, only defense!
Aerial ballet. Or how not to turn from a hunter into a game. Chasing an enemy car, the player is rapidly approaching the surface of the Earth. The enemy maneuvers first, the player second. In this situation, you can become a target in a matter of seconds. How to prevent this? Do not completely duplicate the actions of the “victim”. The enemy will lead you to the ground until the last moment, and then soar into the sky. Interrupt the attack for a while and gain altitude, this way you will retain the advantage in height. And you will always have time to make a second turn.
Nervous. This is exactly how your opponents should scream in their hearts in unsuccessful attempts to pin down the target. How to achieve this? Fly like a boat rocked by a wave. By maneuvering the helm in combinations of QE and AD, you can really exhaust your opponent and force him to waste all his ammunition. Under the guise, you can try to lure a gambling pursuer to mountains, forests and other relief obstacles. Often the hunter does not notice elementary dangers in the heat of the chase.
Steep dive. Pique is a universal aerobatic maneuver during which the aircraft rapidly loses altitude in order to convert it into speed. The angle of inclination of a diving aircraft to the ground can vary from 30 to 90 0. What's the point? The most common and simplest method of attack, Boom-zoom (boom-zoom), is based specifically on the peak. How does this work? The player identifies the enemy from a height and dives towards him. When close enough, the attack on the target begins.
The pilot should pay special attention to the altimeter. Reserve some space to recover from the dive. A steep hill should end with a smooth turn, which will allow you to gain height again and repeat the attack.
Sometimes pilots use a dive to avoid a tail attack. In the case of using combat vehicles of the German Luftwaffe, this is a particularly successful method. The Germans have proven themselves excellent in dive mode. A good increase in speed will allow the pilot not only to avoid an attack, but also to turn the flight into a subsequent attack.
War Thunder - Evasion A barrel of honey. The Barrel Roll is another nice maneuver that allows pilots to attack and defend. The meaning of the figure is to start spinning the plane horizontally through the left or right wing at a speed of 350-400 km/h. It must be remembered that the rotation of the aircraft affects the well-being of the crew. If you don't want the pilot to plunge into the red fog, then spin the barrel for a limited time. And yes, the right roll is more difficult to perform than the left.
It has been experimentally established that aircraft with a wide wing span will rotate less readily. Thus, the compact Foсke-Wulf is the champion in barrel torsion.
The practical value of the barrel is increased by several tricks. For example, a barrel, served not only in the horizontal area, turns into a more valuable piece - a “tub”. To draw the reel, the pilot will have to slightly raise the nose of the plane into the sky. Then the iron bird will screw into the heavens like a corkscrew. To perform the maneuver, the player needs to push the pitch control up or down as much as possible. At the same time, we begin to turn the aircraft left or right. This feint will allow you to avoid precise aiming of enemy weapons.
And in order to turn from a pursued person into a daring attacker, it is necessary to supplement the barrel with sliding or braking maneuvers. In order to let an inflated enemy pass under you, you need to take the following steps. Make sure the distance between your cars is not too far. Reduce speed sharply; for greater effect, you can lower the flaps. The aircraft should then describe the spool and exit it in a belly-up position. Thus, the faster pursuer takes the lead, and by this time you are hovering over him and taking aim. We press the trigger and go into a turn, depending on the results obtained.
Scissors to the studio! An excellent technique for throwing an enemy off your tail was invented by pilots during the Second World War. It involves making the pursued plane suddenly lose speed and let the pursuer pass by. You can slow down using the maximum open “combat” flaps and reduced thrust. The next step for the pilot is to lie down on the right or left wing and go into a half-turn, then roll in the opposite direction with a half-turn. Such pirouettes are called “scissors”. They are great for getting rid of the enemy and gaining perspective for a counter-attack.
War Thunder - Reversal Flip flop. Drawing intricate figures in the sky, pilots strive to catch up with each other or sell their lives at a higher price. In this regard, various kinds of reversals are highly valued. One of the interesting maneuvers bears the name of the pilot Immelmann. The essence of the figure is this: the car begins a sharp climb, with an initial speed of about 400 km/h. Having practically climbed the vertical “slide,” the plane returns to a horizontal position.
Immelman helps in an “enemy on your tail” situation to get a “face to face” position. The advantage of the pilot performing this turn is that his plane is higher than the enemy's. You can attack or use other aerobatic maneuvers.
Another necessary maneuver is called a “combat turn.” It allows you to gain altitude, change the direction of the plane's movement to the opposite, and at the same time not lose too much speed. How is this done? The initial position of the aircraft assumes a decent speed, about 350 km/h. The car rolls onto the right or left wing and sharply lifts its nose up. Wing roll angle – up to 50 0 . When gaining altitude, accelerate, do not hesitate, level the plane in the horizontal plane. At the exit we have about 250 km/h and the potential for attacking maneuvers.
Eye to eye. A frontal attack is an uncompromising duel; it results in damage for both participants. The smartest tactic for a frontal attack is not to launch it. However, it is not always possible to play by your own rules. What do you need to know when getting involved in a frontal assault? The ratio of firepower and maneuverability of aircraft plays a big role.
So, the fighters, racing towards each other with the roar of their engines, must monitor the distance to the target. Virtual planes start hitting each other after the 1 km mark. It is best to press the trigger from a distance of 900 meters or less.
War Thunder - Frontal attack Thought two: don’t get carried away with a straightforward attack, your car is also under attack! Combine shooting with a barrel. Thus, the aggressive pressure will remain and the enemy’s task will become more difficult.
Think about the end of the maneuver. At the 300 meter position you should end the fight and leave the stage. If the enemy has not disappeared in a puff of black smoke by the time of close approach, then it’s time to dive under him. As you go, turn the car 180° to protect the cockpit. Then you need to turn down and to the side. At the same time, we remember about last rule: Keep an eye on the altimeter. There must be enough height for complex maneuvers!
Beaver friend. Beavers in War Thunder are called formidable bombers. How to deal with these heavy birds? The main rule: do not wait for the beaver to sit on its tail! If you spot a bomber nearby, then quickly catch up with the enemy. Feel free to shorten the distance, be higher and slightly ahead of the target. From this position it will be great to shoot at the beaver’s cockpit or “tickle” its wings.
By the way, in order to smooth out the movement of your own aircraft when entering a combat turn, you should reduce the thrust and lower the combat flaps. Smoothly sliding after the enemy helps to conduct targeted fire.
Bullet is a fool. In order not to be branded as an unintelligent rapid fire aircraft, you should use your ammunition wisely. What does it mean? First, carefully study the aiming markings. It’s not for nothing that there is such a thing in the game as a sight taking into account lead. Before you recklessly pour lead on your surroundings, you should practice aimed shooting.
Secondly, if you have learned to grab the enemy proactively, then it’s time to use attacks sparingly. The enemy, if he is not a perfect Pinocchio, will try to avoid your bursts. It can wobble up and down, or go sharply to the side. In this case, the best solution would be to reduce the distance to at least 300 meters. Then you can press the trigger. A sure hit from a greater distance is guaranteed only when opponents approach head-on.
War Thunder - Get on your tail Aim! Shoot! There are some minor nuances regarding aiming. Something like this: having successfully captured the altitude, the pilot takes off from the skies in pursuit of the enemy. When reducing the distance, it is worth shifting the plane slightly so that the sight does not look directly at the tail, but from the side. Why? Yes, because the area of the “tail” is inferior to the side surfaces. Hitting the bird's side with a burst is much more useful than hitting the tapering point of the tail.
Beauty Queen. Yes, yes, a lone enemy is not a reason to rush after him with a whole crowd! He clearly does not deserve the title "Miss Universe", and therefore it is preferable to choose another object for attention. So that their own allies do not shoot off their wings in the heat of battle.
By the way, if you and an ally are chasing one target, then you should not perform synchronized maneuvers. Has the enemy object gone into a turn? Then it is better for one of the allies to follow the victim, and the second to perform a mirror maneuver. Thus, one will fire at the enemy in the tail, and the other will go into his forehead, which is also very effective 😉
Don't give up! Perhaps you have not yet mastered all the rules in practice, so let's be honest: an active leading position in the sky is always advantageous. We'll even tell you the reason for this statement. If you are rushing at your enemy at full gallop and were unable to cause him any damage, it is not a problem. Don't slow down, maneuver, gain altitude. Firstly, you behave like a hunter, secondly, in this way you can simply miss the enemy, and thirdly, you will gain the potential for new attacks.
Even if you are the object of a hunt, don’t hang your nose, make a flat drift, go into a bend, make unexpected turns. A pilot who obediently folds his hands at the helm will not learn anything and will not know much!
Air tactics battle War Thunder, it seems, what could be difficult here, play for yourself and destroy the enemy. But everything is actually not like that; air battles in War Thunder have many nuances and features that can constantly be discovered and applied in various combat situations. In addition, a huge range of tactical options are also divided into each class separately, so you will have plenty to explore. Of course, it is not necessary to fill your head with tons of information, trifles and various detailed features, but you must know the basics of using War Thunder combat tactics, otherwise your game will not bring you the expected fruits and achievements.
So, what is the peculiarity of tactical superiority in battle?
Airplanes are very complex combat vehicles, which have a huge number of different modules, control features and general purposes, depending on the class.
IN game War Thunder has several combat classes of aircraft: bombers, attack aircraft, heavy and light fighters and others. Each class has its own special purpose, namely, bombers must devote themselves entirely to the destruction of ground targets, attack aircraft are required to protect bombers and destroy enemy aircraft, and fighters are intended for the lightning-fast destruction of enemy forces, as they have heavy armor and weapons. It seems that everything is logical, but it is this aspect that allows you to decide on your tactics and style of play.
So let's look at a few notable and basic tactics. First of all, let us note that for each player there are 2 combat tactics: offensive and defensive. Offensive tactics involve aggressive dominance in the airspace and destruction of the main enemy forces. This is primarily suitable for fighters and attack aircraft. Defensive tactics involve the destruction of ground targets and a rather modest dominance in the air. But this is all theory; in fact, tactics depend entirely on the situation in battle, and its further outcome depends on you.
In order not to delve into various features and theoretical nuances, we will look at the basics of successful combat, or rather the use of numerous small combat tactics in War Thunder.
To begin with, it is worth understanding that the success of the battle depends on how well you use your aircraft and understand the purpose of your combat class. Team battles, of course, fade into the background; they have a special player who gives instructions, and with the help of his strategic thinking you achieve victory. But what about single player, when you want to contribute your combat potential in battle? Everything is just as simple here.
Will there be a list of different tactical options? No, it all depends on your actions; you won’t be able to use any one tactic, since a mixed fighting style will always prevail in battles. But regardless of this, we will consider a separate application for each class of aircraft, of which there are 3 in the game.
Stormtrooper
This class of aircraft is the most versatile in use; they very rarely have enhanced weapons, but almost always have superiority in maneuverability and speed. In this class, you need to protect the main powerful units of your team (bombers) and have a suppressive effect on the enemy team. That is, try to destroy similar combat models.
There is no point in trying to destroy heavy aircraft, since they have colossally powerful armor for your guns and even if you can destroy them, you will waste a lot of time, it is better to mind your own business. Also, you shouldn’t try to destroy ground vehicles, yes, this is possible, but given your speed and rather weak weapons, this will also take you a lot of time. Your goal is enemy attack aircraft, which can annoy your bombers.
Of course, if you know the structure of the plane very well and are able to set it on fire, break its engine or wing, or do some other things, then you can act forward, but hitting the target is also very difficult, because the enemy will maneuver and try to destroy you. And remember your main advantage is agility and speed, which will allow you to escape from stronger enemies and have equal chances with similar opponents.
Bombers
Bombers are the most powerful and destructive class of aircraft. They are huge, have high durability and can transport powerful bombs to their target, capable of destroying everything in their path. But this class is deprived of speed and maneuverability, and a pack of attack aircraft can destroy you in a few minutes.
But don’t be afraid of this, since your main goal is to destroy enemy bases with bombs. As you know, structures in War Thunder have a huge margin of safety, so it is very difficult to destroy them with conventional weapons. But thanks to just one bomb, you can immediately destroy an entire enemy base, a detachment of ground troops, or simply inflict colossal damage to enemy ground targets. And this is a rather useless thing, since team dominance is one of the ways to achieve victory.
Destroying aircraft also earns points, but much less than destroying ground objects. Also, do not forget that bombers have a rear machine gun, which, when used correctly, is capable of destroying opponents who are on your tail. This class is difficult to control, but once you learn how to use it, you will be able to make a significant contribution to battles.
Fighters
Fighters are also a universal class of aircraft, which are primarily intended to destroy enemy combat units. To collide with a fighter means to die from the barrage of “death” of its guns. This class has the most powerful machine guns and good armor. They also have excellent speed, but practically no maneuverability. Therefore, the destruction of ground targets completely excludes the use of fighters.
It is better to use them to destroy enemy bombers. As for stormtroopers, they are only dangerous to you in large numbers, and they will not attack you individually. The rather narrow use of this combat vehicle results in expensive repairs and difficult operation. But what kind of battles take place when playing this class is just a sight for sore eyes.
Thus, we have considered the main application of classes in the game War Thunder, although the game has a division of aircraft into 9 classes, the ones that we have considered are the main ones for the remaining 6 classes. Using our recommendations, you can decide on your purpose, and, therefore, start the battle quite successfully.
Features of control during battle.
Now we will touch on the topic of gaming applications, such as the use of control features, terrain and technical features.
In War Thunder, combat with controls is primarily intended for professionals. It involves the use of various tricky elements of piloting, namely: rolls, turns and other professional performances on an airplane. This applies to absolutely all classes, but not all of them are capable of performing every element. Therefore, for a more detailed understanding of how and what to do, it is better to familiarize yourself with the video guides, where complex training takes place, and also look at the game forum, where players share the features of performing these complex elements. These elements will allow you to avoid attacks from behind, perform breathtaking stunts and deceive your opponents. Be sure to check out these features, they will add confidence to you in battle and allow you to fully unleash your combat skills.
As for the features of locations and terrain, we have all seen how vast the combat locations are, and how many different hills and mountains there are on them. It is this aspect that allows you to use advantages in speed and maneuverability, which in turn make it possible to force the enemy to get confused in space, thereby crashing into these game elements. Also, these features can be used to hide from the enemy, just like the fog, which allows you to do incredible things.
Technique matters too
Technical features are a description and capabilities of your aircraft. In the War Thunder game, each combat unit has its own technical indicators, and they are different for each aircraft. One has better speed, the other has better maneuverability, etc. Read the specifics of the technical indicators, and you can be one step higher during the battle.
It makes no sense to impose any tactics, but it is necessary to create personal tactical features. In this article, we have outlined to you the so-called tools that will allow you to create your own personal methods of achieving victory, or rather, will allow you to create universal War Thunder air combat tactics. Taking into account each of the above elements, you, like an artist, will be able to imagine a picture of your actions and after that clearly see your tactics.
And do not be surprised that it can constantly change, distinct actions in the game team battle it can’t be, no one knows how the enemies will behave and how the situation will develop in the air, you need to be prepared for anything. And remembering the basics and tactics of air combat, you will definitely achieve victory and be able to emerge victorious even from the most difficult situation in battle.
Experiment, practice and implement! All this will not pass by and will definitely result in something useful in the form of knowledge, skills and just a good game.
No matter how trivial it may sound, complete the training for each type of aircraft (fighter, attack aircraft, bomber) and ride a tank on a military training ground.
Remember: a fighter is designed to destroy any aircraft, an attack aircraft is designed to support ground and naval forces, and a bomber is designed to destroy ground targets. Each aircraft has its weaknesses, but if you know how to properly control the technology, you can avoid a quick death and achieve great results.
The same applies to ground vehicles. The game has light, medium, heavy tanks, tank destroyers and anti-aircraft guns. Each type of equipment has its own task on the battlefield: medium tank should disable less mobile “heavy brothers”, and tank destroyers should shoot any equipment.
Try different modes
War Thunder has three modes that influence the vehicle control model: arcade (the simplest, suitable for most users), realistic (more difficult, for experienced players) and simulator mode (for the most hardcore pilots and tankers).
For each type of battle, a short training is provided, which we strongly recommend that you complete - otherwise you are unlikely to be able to effectively control the machine. Try playing each of them and see what you like most about War Thunder.
Please note that in arcade mode, vehicles behave completely differently than in simulator battles. However, there are not many players in this hardcore mode. Therefore, if you want realism, be prepared to wait.
Choose the technology you like
After the first launch War Thunder player needs to make a choice: on which nation's planes and tanks should he participate in battles. The British have a relatively universal line of aircraft equipment. The rest (USSR, Germany, Japan and the USA) have a number of features that beginners will not notice the first time.
With tanks everything is much simpler. There are two nations here: Germany and the USSR. In patch 1.43 soviet tanks are seriously inferior to German ones at the third, fourth and fifth levels of development.
If desired and skillful, you can “drag” your team on any vehicle. This rule generally applies to all multiplayer and competitive games.
Have fun
Remember that the release of each patch changes the balance of the game. If you just want to enjoy battles in arcade mode, we advise you to take a simpler approach to choosing vehicles based on your personal preferences.
Believe me, you still won’t be able to immediately assess the advantages of a certain tank or aircraft until you have spent at least 50 battles in one or another vehicle.
If you are an old-school player and are not going to mindlessly spend your time in War Thunder, study the parameters of vehicles and compare them with other models.
Use the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses to skillfully take turns and shoot off the enemy's tail. This cannot be done without understanding what characteristics the aircraft has. If you are too lazy to do this, go to the official forum and chat with the owners of the equipment that interests you.
To understand the strengths and weaknesses of a tank, inspect its armor before starting a battle. Some tanks have strong frontal armor, others have a well-protected turret, but weak sides. It would be a good idea to find out how the crew is positioned inside the equipment. We also recommend that you consult the gaming encyclopedia. The information received will allow you to act wisely on the battlefield and not expose yourself to fire again.
Use aerobatic maneuvers
Aerobatics are divided into three categories: simple, complex and advanced. You can read about each of them in detail here.
In War Thunder, most of the techniques developed by military pilots in real life, they work with a bang. For example, thanks to the “Dead Loop” maneuver, you can break away from an annoying enemy and sit on his tail. The “Immelmann Roll” will allow the attacking aircraft to take a more advantageous position, and the “Combat Turn” will allow it to break away from the enemy fighter and gain altitude.
A real ace is a pilot who knows how to perform various aerobatic maneuvers and use them in battle.
Ambush
During tank battles, the most correct decision is to hold a certain point on the map. This is especially true for tank destroyers and heavy tanks. They are clumsy, but have firepower.
It is best when, after a shot, it is possible to hide behind a stone or foliage so that the enemy does not guess where they are firing at him from. It is also worth taking a position on a hill, surrounded by rocks. It will be easier for you to observe the enemy’s movements and shoot enemies in time.
Beware of large open spaces - the tank will be an easy target for your opponent. Don’t forget to also ask your teammates to back you up. In general, the more often you interact with all team members, the higher the chance of winning.
Develop your crew
Crew development is something that worries everyone. Should I invest my points in endurance or survivability? Who is better to develop: a shooter or a pilot? Every War Thunder player asks similar questions. Sometimes not only the speed of reloading guns, but also the ability to deftly maneuver during battle depends on the skills of the crew.
If you fly fighters and attack aircraft, develop all pilot skills evenly. It is important that he not only sees enemy aircraft, but also performs complex maneuvers. If you frequently bank, the pilot gets tired, his concentration decreases, and he begins to “smear” while shooting.
You should also pay attention to leveling up your skills in the “Ground Services” section. The “Weapon Care” and “Reload Speed” skills will allow you to quickly bring your weapon into combat readiness.
For bombers and attack aircraft, it is important to develop the skills of airborne gunners. We advise you to pay attention to the accuracy and accuracy of shooting.
When the crew reaches level one hundred, upgrade them to expert and then ace. Upgrading your qualifications will give you an immediate increase of 30 or 50 points to your basic parameters.
To upgrade your tank crew, you should pay attention to unique skills. The mechanic has “Driving” (tank control), the gunner has “Guidance” and “Ranging” (aiming accuracy), the commander has “Leadership” (increases the abilities of other crew members), the loader has “Gun Loading”.
Play with friends
If you want to quickly master the game, the most correct option- play together with friends. At the right moment, a comrade will cover or assist in the destruction of equipment. Each of you can fulfill certain roles. Believe me, there is nothing more difficult than the destruction of a well-coordinated unit.
Analyze errors
Defeat does not always depend on the aircraft or tank and the development of its crew. You were shot down because you either didn’t look at the map, or didn’t notice how the enemy was on your tail, or didn’t calculate the distance to the target, or were too carried away by the chase. There are plenty of options. In most cases, battles are lost due to your own mistakes, and not due to the balance of the equipment. The more often you analyze your actions during the match, the sooner you will raise your skill level.
