For matchmaking as of version 1.45, only the
When the aerial mode is activated, a small number
highest BR of the tank in your lineup is taken
of players on each team are allowed to join in with a
into account; the BR difference between the
fighter to defend or destroy the attacker or bomber.
highest and lowest rated player is 1.0.
The fighters will also only last a short while until
they get shot down or ditched at the end of the timer.
AERIAL MODE
Kills made using these planes during the aerial
mode will count towards Research Points for that
In arcade tank battles, securing kills allows players to
particular tank at the end of the battle as well.
activate an aerial mode by selecting either an attacker
or bomber to fly out for a short while; the icons at the
AIMING
bottom of the screen light up when enough kills have
been made. These planes are not necessarily the ones
In arcade tank battles, the scope for firing your main
researched in the players’ hangars, do not count towards
gun has several aim assist features not available in
the three spawns and come pre-selected with a default
other game modes. The crosshair uses a system
loadout. There will be a timer activated for the players
of colors to show the player whether the round
to hide the tank they’re driving (and the tank remains
will penetrate before the player fires the gun.
on the battlefield throughout the flying duration and are
targetable by enemy players, so you better hide it well!).
A green crosshair means the round will penetrate,
while yellow shows a possibility of penetration and
War Thunder Community Magazine
The GameOn Magazine // 23