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Gaijin Entertainment · Gaijin Network Ltd
Nov 14, 2025 · 9mo ago

Update 2.51.0.31

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Update 2.51.0.31 focuses on aircraft flight model adjustments, radar search zone expansions for the F-15C, and several bug fixes for radar locking and naval resupply.

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Buffs8

  • XF5U-1
    • Increased Lift-to-Drag ratio at high angles of attack, improving maneuverability and energy retention.Increased
    • Gross weight reduced to match early prototype specifications (less fuel, no ADI), improving overall flight performance.Reduced kg
  • F-15C Golden Eagle
    • TWS Mode:Expanded the first TWS radar search zone, allowing for better target acquisition.15°x15°30°x15° degrees
    • TWS Mode:Significantly expanded the second TWS radar search zone for improved situational awareness.30°x10°70°x15° degrees
    • TWS Mode:Greatly expanded the third TWS radar search zone, making target tracking much more effective.60°x5°70°x30° degrees
  • IJN MyokoTorpedo Resupply:Fixed a bug that prevented torpedo resupply from starting.BrokenFixed
  • General AircraftTWS HDN Mode:Fixed a bug that made it impossible to lock on to a radar target from the TWS HDN mode.ImpossibleFixed
  • General MapFixed excessive fog in naval and air missions, improving long-range visibility.ExcessiveReduced

Bug fixes8

  • F-15C Golden EagleNCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • Su-30MK2 AMVNCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • F-16AM (Norway)NCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • Tornado IDS SLENCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • JH-7NCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • JH-7A PrototypeNCTR:Now correctly recognized by radars with Non-Cooperative Target Recognition (NCTR) capabilities.Corrected
  • F-111FCountermeasures:Fixed a bug where countermeasures were displayed as a text key in the stat card.text keyCorrect name
  • Su-24MCountermeasures:Fixed a bug where countermeasures were displayed as a text key in the stat card.text keyCorrect name

Other changes1

  • XF5U-1Engine performance has been adjusted to better align with historical specifications.Adjusted

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Patch history

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  1. Update 2.57.1.103Aug 20, 2026 · 1d

    General bug fixes across War Thunder addressing desynchronization, radar locking, repair, hit registration, and ship/ground vehicle interactions; plus event duration extensions and a spawn bug fix for B-52H.

  2. Update 2.57.1.98Aug 19, 2026 · 2d

    Patch 2.57.1.98 introduces numerous structural and operational changes across Aircraft, Ground Vehicles, Nuclear Escalation content, and convoy mechanics, including new anti-radiation missiles, updated carrier aircraft roles, and extensive ground battle logistics and convoy behaviours.

  3. Update 2.57.1.81Aug 11, 2026 · 1w

    A number of bug fixes across Aircraft, Naval Vessels, Interface, Graphics and Controls improve weapon detonation logic, turret alignment, indicator accuracy, Mac graphics, and UAV test drive interactions.

    +6
  4. Update 2.57.1.70Aug 6, 2026 · 2w

    Ground Vehicles and Graphics tweaks: Scimitar Mk.2 mass reduction, removals, new optics, ATGM autopilot tweaks, and two fixed UI/RT shadows/Ansel interface issues.

    +2
  5. Update 2.57.1.67Aug 4, 2026 · 2w

    Bug fixes across interface, locations, missions, and sound reduce UI glitches, map/mission visuals, and audio levels.

  6. Update 2.57.1.60Aug 1, 2026 · 3w

    Sound-related fixes: Ju 87 siren sound artifact bug fixed and overall stability with sound mods improved.

  7. Update 2.57.1.58Jul 30, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.58 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft countermeasures, ground vehicle missile stowage, and various interface issues in replays and screenshots.

    +1
  8. Update 2.57.1.50Jul 28, 2026 · 3w

    Update 2.57.1.50 focuses on bug fixes for aircraft and ground vehicles, interface improvements, and specific adjustments to the Nuclear Escalation event.

    +21

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