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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Oct 4, 2023 · 32mo ago

Update 2.29.0.84

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Update 2.29.0.84 focuses on aircraft flight model adjustments, naval ballistic corrections, and a significant overhaul of airfield availability for Air RB operations.

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Buffs9

  • MilanAdded separate bomb drop sequences, allowing for more precise payload delivery.Added
  • HarrierSAS Damper:Reduced aircraft drift when using SAS damper mode, improving stability after maneuvers.Reduced
  • Yak-141SAS Damper:Reduced aircraft drift when using SAS damper mode, improving stability after maneuvers.Reduced
  • MiG-29SAS Damper:Improved high-speed pitch handling when SAS-damper is active.Improved
  • Super EtendardSAS:Added SAS mode, improving the aircraft's stability and handling.Added
  • B7A2 (Homare 23)Propeller:Fixed a bug that reduced propeller efficiency, restoring intended performance.
  • IJN Kurama80 mm /40 3rd Year Type gun:Fixed a bug where the 80mm guns could not attack air targets.NoYes
  • General Interface
    • Added camouflage progress tracking to the vehicle modifications window.Added
    • Fixed the fire extinguisher HUD icon to remain visible for the entire duration of the fire.5sFull duration s

Nerfs3

  • MiG-29 9-12Increased basic weight by 335 kg, which may negatively impact flight performance.+335 kg
  • MiG-29 9-13Increased basic weight by 285 kg, which may negatively impact flight performance.+285 kg
  • HMS MarlboroughMain Caliber Guns:Increased shell drag coefficient to match historical range tables, affecting long-range ballistics.Increased

Bug fixes4

  • T129 ATAKUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • A129CBT MangustaUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • A-129 InternationalUnguided Rockets:Fixed the camera position when zooming in to fire unguided rockets for better targeting clarity.
  • General InterfaceFixed a bug where chaff pod weight was incorrectly calculated as 0.3 kg instead of 243 kg.0.3 kg243 kg kg

Other changes4

  • MiG-29SAS Damper:Reduced longitudinal stability above critical AoA, but improved high-speed pitch handling with SAS-damper.Reduced
  • Pr.1204 lateChanged modification order; Rocket Launcher must now be researched before Mines.Rocket Launcher before Mines
  • IJN Kurama80 mm /40 3rd Year Type gun:Replaced the default shell for the 80mm guns with HE-TF.HE-TF
  • Air RB MissionsAirfields:Airfield access is now tiered by rank (Low: 1.0-3.3, Med: 3.7-6.7, High: 7.0-10.3, Top: 10.7+), with lower tiers acting as repair-only fields for higher ranks.Tiered

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War Thunder · Oct 4, 2023
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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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