Update 2.1.40

Pilots!

On July 2, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.40.

New Aircraft

Update 2.1.40 will introduce two brand-new reward aircraft:

Republic F-84G Thunderjet

This final evolution of the straight-wing variant of the Republic F-84 Thunderjet received a more powerful engine, an in-flight refueling system, and autopilot, allowing for longer mission range and reducing pilot fatigue en route. Those improvements had a very deliberate purpose: the F-84G was the first single-seat aircraft capable of carrying nuclear munitions. It could equip a Mark 7 tactical bomb and deploy it in a "toss" maneuver using its new LABS (low altitude bombing system). It became the most-produced modification of the Thunderjet, surpassing 3,000 airframes built for both domestic and foreign air forces. It is one of the most iconic fighters of the early jet fighter era, instantly recognizable for its framed canopy and wing-tip fuel tanks.In World of Warplanes, the Republic F-84G Thunderjet is a Tier IX multirole fighter that excels in two roles: ground assault and bomber interception. For this, it mostly relies on its speed and impressive outboard armament; its payload of 20 HVAR rockets can obliterate any ground target or make a bomber formation have a really, really bad day. The rocket racks, coupled with the wing-tip fuel tanks, make its turn rate slower, meaning the F-84G cannot engage in dogfights as successfully as some other multirole fighters. Even so, it occupies a very distinct niche in the game.

Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan

The Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan was the first French jet-powered fighter aircraft, and it marked the resurgence of the once-striving aviation industry of the newly liberated country. Renowned aviation engineer Marcel Bloch began designing the Ouragan as a private venture of his newly formed company, named Dassault after his own brother's alias in the French Resistance. Unlike many contemporary counterparts from the U.K. or U.S.A. that suffered multiple setbacks and redesigns, sometimes taking years to build a successful prototype, the first rendition of the Ouragan took flight just 15 months after design work began. Production started in 1950, and the M.D.450 entered service with the Armée de l'Air in 1952. It proved rather easy to pilot for an early jet era fighter, despite some issues with stability in tight turns due to its short fuselage. It worked great in its intended role as an interceptor, boasting an excellent rate of climb and great stability when firing its four 20-millimeter cannons. A total of 250 Ouragans were built between 1950 and 1954. They served in France, India, Israel (where they saw combat in both the Suez Crisis and the Six-Day War, earning high praise for performance and survivability), and finally in El Salvador.In World of Warplanes, the Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan is a Tier IX French (European) fighter. Its main advantages are the excellent rate of climb and speed characteristics that are among the best in its class and tier. The four 20 mm autocannons mounted below the engine intake have slightly lower firepower than their American or Soviet analogs, but have good range and burst length, allowing the pilot to deal significant damage to a target in a single attack run. The Ouragan's maneuverability is reasonable, but the main ace up its sleeve is the rate of climb, which encourages a "boom-n-zoom" approach.To earn these aircraft, you'll need to participate in the upcoming game events.

New Supply Crate

A new Goldfinch supply crate has been added, which will become available for purchase at a later date.

New Achievements

New achievements have been added that can be earned during the upcoming events.

New Emblems

We added new emblems dedicated to U.S. Independence Day and the 28th anniversary of Wargaming. You can receive them by participating in the upcoming events.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes

• Resolved an issue with the model configuration for the Boeing B-29C Superfortress that was causing internal errors in the game client and could cause disconnections from the server. This issue did not affect the in-game characteristics or performance of the B-29C.