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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Jun 17, 2022 · 47mo ago

Update 2.17.0.15

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Update 2.17.0.15 focuses on aircraft HUD restoration, radar functionality improvements, and significant mission rotation and BR restriction adjustments for ground battles.

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Buffs4

  • F-4 Phantom IIIncreased damping and shock resistance during crash landings, decreasing the chance of landing gear breakage.Increased
  • JA37 ViggenRadar:Added Track-While-Scan (TWS) mode to the radar, improving situational awareness and targeting.TWS
  • Matra R-530F MissileImproved acquisition range and flight lifetime for the missile.Increased
  • IJN KakoFiring:Now able to fire main and auxiliary calibres using a single key for better combat efficiency.Separate keysSingle key

Bug fixes4

  • F-4 Phantom IIGAU4 gun pod:Fixed a bug causing constant cannon rotation in the GAU4 gun pod.
  • T-34-85 (D-5T)Fixed the armor values of the turret ring.
  • ZTZ-96Corrected the equivalent armor durability of the turret front to match intended parameters.Corrected
  • Aircraft HUDRestored speed, altitude, ammo, and torpedo indicators to the aircraft HUD.MissingRestored

Other changes6

  • F-4 Phantom IIRadar:Added doppler notch filters to radar, preventing detection of abeam targets or those with small relative speed.Doppler notch filters
  • Aircraft HUDFlight parameters and engine indicators temporarily reverted to the old interface while issues are resolved.NewOld
  • Ground AB Missions
    • Aircraft Presets:Aircraft with ATGMs (AGM-65, Kh-29T) moved from bombers to attack aircraft list.BombersAttack Aircraft
    • Aircraft Presets:Aircraft with large-calibre unguided rockets (S-24) removed from the available bombers list.BombersRemoved
  • Mission BR Restrictions
    • Map Access:Limited several maps (Frozen Pass, Ash River, etc.) to vehicles below BR 8.7.< 8.7
    • Map Access:Limited high-tier maps (Red Desert, Fulda, etc.) to vehicles above BR 9.7.> 9.7

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War Thunder · Jun 17, 2022
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Patch history

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  1. Update 2.55.1.126
    May 22, 2026 · 1d
    +1
  2. Update 2.55.1.119
    May 20, 2026 · 3d
    +2
  3. Update 2.55.1.110
    May 14, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  4. Update 2.55.1.106
    May 13, 2026 · 1w
    +1
  5. Update 2.55.1.92
    May 4, 2026 · 2w
    +3
  6. Update 2.55.1.84
    Apr 28, 2026 · 3w
  7. Server Update 23.04.2026
    Apr 23, 2026 · 1mo
    +5
  8. Update 2.55.1.72
    Apr 21, 2026 · 1mo
    +5

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