Update 2.53.0.41

✦AI summary2w

Update 2.53.0.41 focuses on correcting reload times for Soviet MBTs, fixing missile penetration bugs, and resolving aircraft damage model issues.

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▲Buffs3

T-64BReload time reduced to the correct value, increasing the tank's rate of fire.7→6 s
T-80BReload time reduced to the correct value, increasing the tank's rate of fire.7→6 s
MissilesAir-to-Air / Surface-to-Air:Fixed a bug where missiles lacked kinetic penetration at large distances, ensuring consistent damage.

✚Bug fixes3

Rafale C F3Fixed a bug where common electronic equipment damage rules were not applying to this aircraft.
Rafale M F3-RFixed a bug where common electronic equipment damage rules were not applying to this aircraft.
Guided BombsSecondary Weapon Presets:Fixed a bug where guided bomb multipliers incorrectly affected the spawn point cost of other weapons in the same preset.

subjects affected (6)

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Rafale C F31 Rafale M F3-R1 T-64B1 T-80B1 Missiles1 Guided Bombs1

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War Thunder · Dec 26, 2025

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