- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
P-59A Airacomet, jet-powered fighter, USA. Rank IV.
Pros
- Excellent armament
- First rank IV jet-powered aircraft
Cons
- Relatively slow in comparison to other jet-powered fighters
The P-59A Airacomet is the very first US jet-powered fighter, whose development began back in 1941, when the USA received the schematics for the Whittle turbojet engine from Great Britain. It was the Bell Aircraft Corporation that signed the contract to assemble the New World’s first jet-powered fighter. Despite the unicity of the task at hand and lack of experience in the development of jet-powered aircraft, the company was planning on launching a serial production of the fighter as opposed to just building a test unit. The first aircraft was assembled as early as 1942 and underwent testing until 1944 – the engineers were struggling to solve a multitude of technical issues caused by the new engines. Once the majority of the engine-tuning problems were fixed, it turned out that the flight characteristics of the new vehicle couldn’t surpass even those of serially produced piston-engine models. Nonetheless, a small series of P-59s was manufactured – a total of 66 aircraft branded “Airacomets”. The US jet-powered firstling failed to impress the military, and soon all combat aircraft were replaced with P-80 Shooting Stars.
In War Thunder, however, the P-59A Airacomet is destined for greatness! This aircraft will serve as the Summer Marathon’s main prize for War Thunder pilots. Not only will it be the first US fighter jet – but also the first rank IV aircraft of its kind. Yes, it may be inferior to every other jet-powered fighter speed-wise, but it can, without a doubt, compete with all the top piston-engine aircraft. The Airacomet’s relatively modest speed makes it easier to control when performing manoeuvres when compared to other fighter jets. The aircraft is also fitted with two engines, which certainly adds to survivability. Moreover, the P-59 is doing particularly well in the armament department: the front of the nose is fitted with a 37 mm M4 cannon loaded with 44 rounds, as well as three rapid-firing high-calibre machine guns with a total ammo capacity of 600 rounds.
So, what’s the verdict then? The Airacomet is an excellent rank IV aircraft with a speed of over 650 km/h, excellent frontal armament and great handling characteristics. To get this aircraft, players must complete the War Thunder Operation H.E.A.T. tasks for pilots. This unique aircraft with a unique story certainly deserves a place in your hangar!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (72)
Very nice event vehicle choice. Not OP and a limited production aircraft in real life.
rank iv jet lol
It's performance is worse than a P-51, no wonder why it's rank IV
yeah its going to be slow its not gonna have a great armermant because that 37 is spark all the time and also rank has nothing to do with BR sp stop complaining
Is there a chance other early jet designs might be moved to rank 4 in the future?
He-162A-2, He-162A-1, Yak-15, and Yak-15P all deserve the same treatment.
MH4UAstragon, Kikka too?
Will the P-59 Airacomet be able to carry any bombs or rockets?
it never carried any so its a very possible no.
"First rank IV jet-powered aircraft" Gaijin, are you implying what I think you're implying? :O
sorry this is a bit of a copy and paste of what i have already said but i feel i must teach you so here it is] its going to be slow its not gonna have a great armermant because that 37 is spark all the time and also rank has nothing to do with BR sp stop complaining
Boblem123, I think he was referring to more possible tier IV jets.
Are 1800 shots of .50 really the correct amount? All sources I can find online say 200 shots per gun for 600 shots total.
1800 is what we need for balance though.
I think they mean 600 total.
YES! Been waiting for this for a long time! Thank you snail!
“The United States Army Air Forces were not impressed by its performance and cancelled the contract” - Hopefully better in WT than in real life... #BalancedLife
It looks really good... But a rank 4 jet?!?!?! WHoa...
it has a lower top speed than the p-51, p-47, later 109s and doras, along with super low acceleration
zombiesniper321, Well, it's a jet, what do you expect from it's acceleration?
Will the 37mm cannon get an AP round? Plz ahah
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