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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Dec 19, 2024 · 17mo ago

Update 2.43.0.24

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Update 2.43.0.24 introduces angle gating for several ARH missiles, adjusts aircraft battle ratings and loadouts, and implements first-stage ammo stowage for specific SPGs.

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  • EF-2000Armament:Replaced AIM-9L/I-1 with the superior AIM-9M missiles.AIM-9L/I-1AIM-9M
  • F-5A (Thailand)Battle Rating reduced to 10.3 in Arcade Air and Ground Battles.10.3
  • Rafale C F-3
    • Armament:Additional wing pylons for MICA-EM missiles are now available.Added
    • Countermeasures:Countermeasure loadout changed to provide a mix of large and standard caliber flares/chaff.32 large16 large, 36 standard
  • F-15EArmament:AGM-130A replaced with AGM-130A-12, which features an infrared seeker.AGM-130AAGM-130A-12
  • F-111FArmament:AGM-130A replaced with AGM-130A-12, which features an infrared seeker.AGM-130AAGM-130A-12
  • ARH Missiles (PL-12, MICA-EM, Derby, AAM-4, Р-77, AIM-120A/B)Guidance:Enabled angle gating, making missiles more resistant to chaff and requiring targets to maneuver more aggressively to dodge.AbsentEnabled

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  • AIM-9L/I-1The missile engine is no longer smokeless, making it more visible to targets.smokelesssmoking
  • Alpha Jet THBattle Rating increased to 10.7 across all Air Battle modes.10.7
  • Centauro 105
    • Total ammunition reduced to 38 rounds to fix a discrepancy between X-ray and stat card.4038 rounds
    • First-stage ammo:First-stage ammunition reduced from 16 to 14 rounds.1614 rounds

Bug fixes5

  • EF-2000TWS Mode:Fixed a bug where target markers in TWS mode were not displayed on the HUD in Simulator battles.
  • F-111F
    • Targeting:Fixed inability to lock on to targets from 3rd person view using GBU-15 and AGM-130.
    • AGM-130:Fixed a bug requiring the bomb bay to be open when launching an AGM-130.
  • 9M331 / HQ-17Guidance:Fixed a bug where tank IRCM incorrectly affected the guidance of these SAMs.
  • IJN HarunaMain Turrets:Fixed a bug where the aft group of main caliber turrets fired in the opposite direction.oppositecorrect

Other changes5

  • Alpha Jet THDefault Loadout:Default weapons preset changed to 2x AIM-9P4 and a gun pod.2x AIM-9P4 + Gun Pod
  • Sholef
    • Ammo Stowage:Added first-stage ammo stowage mechanic.Added
    • Reload:Reload time is now 7.5s for the first two shots and 11.9s thereafter.7.5s / 11.9s s
  • PzH 2000
    • Ammo Stowage:Added first-stage ammo stowage mechanic.Added
    • Reload:Reload time is now 5s for the first two shots and 7.5s thereafter.5s / 7.5s s

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    May 22, 2026 · 1d
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    May 20, 2026 · 3d
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    May 13, 2026 · 1w
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  7. Server Update 23.04.2026
    Apr 23, 2026 · 1mo
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  8. Update 2.55.1.72
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