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B-24D (Rank VII)

Historical note

The B-24D Liberator, a heavy bomber developed by the American Consolidated Aircraft Corporation in 1940, stood out from the famous “Flying Fortresses” with its more powerful engines and longer wings. The “D” variant featured upgraded engines and a new lower ball turret, among other improvements. At the start of World War II, over 2,600 B-24D bombers were produced.

SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: Powerful defensive armament and a high payload capacity.
• Weaknesses: Low speed and fragile wings.
• Opportunities: Excelling in bombing raids with intense defensive maneuvers against enemy fighters.
• Threats: Cannon-armed fighters and incendiary rounds or shells.

The Liberator builds on the concept of the Flying Fortress, a massive strategic bomber with a substantial payload and formidable defensive firepower. The B-24D can carry up to 8,000 pounds of bombs and is armed with 11 heavy-caliber machine guns for protection. Its low speed and large size make survival at low altitudes challenging. However, at high altitudes, few fighters can approach the bomber without enduring relentless fire from its gunners.

Bf 109 G-6 (Rank VII)

Historical note

The G-6 variant, introduced in February 1943, became the most widely produced model in the Willy Messerschmitt series of fighters. Designed for versatility, the Bf 109 G-6 was capable of handling a wide range of missions, from low-altitude combat to intercepting bombers. It was manufactured in both standard and tropical versions, the latter featuring sand filters. Numerous variations were created, focusing primarily on a diverse array of armament configurations.

SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: Exceptional speed and climb rate, powerful cannon armament, and the ability to carry bombs and rockets for engaging ground targets.
• Weaknesses: Slow flap deployment and poor handling at low speeds.
• Opportunities: Among the best fighters at its rank, excelling in high-altitude attacks. Rockets and 250kg bombs are highly effective, even against heavy tanks.
• Threats: Once it loses energy, it becomes an easy target. Always maintain an altitude advantage!

The “Gustav” is an exceptionally versatile fighter. Pilots can tailor it for various missions, choosing between 20mm and 30mm cannons and a broad selection of suspended armaments, including bombs (up to 250kg) and large Wfr.Gr.21 rockets. True to the Messerschmitt lineage, the G-6 excels in vertical maneuvers and, unlike earlier versions, performs well in horizontal combat as well.

Yer-2 (ACh-30B) (e) (Rank VII)

Historical note

The Yer-2 originated from Robert Bartini’s Stal-7 civilian aircraft project. These planes were part of the group that bombed Berlin in 1941. The version equipped with ACh-30B diesel engines became one of the most advanced variants of this bomber.

SWOT Analysis

• Strengths: Carries up to 5 tons of bombs; equipped with a 20 mm turret cannon.
• Weaknesses: Low speed; large size makes it an easy target.
• Opportunities: While not fast, the Yer-2 is among the best strategic bombers at its rank.
• Threats: A high-priority target for all high-altitude fighters.

The Yer-2 was built as a strategic bomber, and it fulfills this role effectively in War Thunder Mobile. Although slow and challenging to maneuver, the Yer-2 (ACh-30B) (e) excels in payload capacity, carrying up to 5,000 kg of bombs in various calibers, ranging from 100 to 1,000 kg. Compared to earlier variants, this version boasts significantly improved defensive armament, including two heavy machine guns and a 20-mm ShVAK autocannon mounted in the upper turret!

*Commanders, the characteristics and camouflage of vehicles are preliminary and may differ from those given in the article.

The new aircraft are available in the research tech tree at Rank VII. You can speed up research for GE to get access to top planes before other players, or you can earn research points in battles.