Side note: We have some minor backend maintenance incoming February 25, 2025. This will not require a new client download.
Black Market Event Update:
BREAKING NEWS! Reports of roaring cannons, and a new aircraft too fast to handle expected to arrive in Metalstorm on February 26, 2025 12:00 PM PST. Time to put things into a new gear as the JF-17 Thunder is set to push pilots beyond their limits.
NEW PLANE: JF-17 Thunder
While the Black Market event is active, you can unlock this plane at Hangar Level 8, afterwards it will return to its normal Hangar Level of 13. Role Type: Light Fighter
(Max scaling in parenthesis)
Base Stats
- 100(200) hp
- Top Speed: 1,299km/h
- Acceleration: 55m/s²
- Turn Rate: 38°/s
- Ideal Turning Speed: 648km/h
- Afterburner Fuel: 13s
Traits
- Expert Cannons
These guns require more precise aim but make up for it with effectiveness!
Loadout
- 2x Short Range IR Missiles
Range: 2.9km
Damage: 75(150)
Speed: 3,240km/h
Turn Rate: 15°/s
Lock Angle: 8°
Lock Time: 1.3s
- 2x Medium Range Radar Missiles
Range: 7.0km
Damage: 80(160)
Speed: 3,960km/h
Turn Rate: 15°/s
Lock Angle: 6°
Lock Time: 1.4s
- Internal Precision Cannons
Max Damage: 226(452)dps
Ideal Range: < 0.6km
Reticle Range: < 0.9km
Spin Up Time: n/a
Spread: Very Low
Overheat Time: 2.5s
Ammo: ∞
Armor Piercing: Medium
- 3 Flares
Special Ability: Edge Boost
A brief burst of acceleration and speed and a slightly longer boost to maneuverability. The base cooldown is 30 seconds, but is shorter based on how close to terrain you are when you activate the ability, so skillful users can chain boosts together.
Max Speed: +80/100/120m/s and Acceleration: +60/70/90m/s²
I feel the need..