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Update 1.81 “The Valkyries” brings with it a small treat for all German pilots and fans of the deadly Komet in particular. With the release of War Thunder’s next major update, we’re happy to introduce a new version of the Me 163B along with an improved model for the existing modification!
Briefly: The pre-production version of the famous Komet, differing from the production model in its primary armament, consisting of 20mm cannons instead of 30mm ones.
In War Thunder update 1.81 “The Valkyries”, we plan to introduce a new modification of the fan-favorite Me 163B Komet rocket-propelled fighter. The new Me 163B-0 represents the pre-production model of the aircraft, which consisted of a few dozen units before the regular B-1 modification entered serial production in 1944.
The B-0 is neigh identical to its production counterpart in terms of design, layout and performance. The most notable difference between the two versions is their primary armament options. Namely, the Me 163B-0/R1 is armed with four 20mm MG151/20 cannons as opposed to two 30mm MK108 cannons.
Although the B-0s cannons are smaller in caliber and generate a lower burst mass, this drawback is well compensated by the much more forgiving ballistic properties of the 20mm cannon, making them easier to use than the MK108s, as well as the increased amount of ammunition the aircraft can carry (100 rounds per gun).
With the new B-0 modification, the Komet will become a more accessible machine to a greater number of pilots, whilst seasoned Me 163 veterans will get more choice. Those who previously skipped over the Me 163 because they dislike the characteristics of the MK108s, can now experience the joy of rocket-propelled flight without having to worry about cumbersome ballistic properties of their guns.
Of course, we haven’t forgotten about one of War Thunder’s oldest machines either! Beside the new modification, the classic Me 163B-1 will also receive a completely new 3D model with increased detail, improved textures and even a new cockpit! As an additional bonus, both machines also received a number of new camouflage schemes which players can purchase for golden eagles. We hope you like it!
The Me 163B-0 will soon become available to all War Thunder players as a researchable vehicle of rank V of the German aviation tree as part of upcoming update 1.81 “The Valkyries”. Until then pilots!
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Comments (177)
i dont think ive ever heard of an me 163 that had 4 20mm cannons..as far as i know the b-0 only ever had two 20mm guns...either way why even bother adding this jet? the one in game is so far from the real thing in performance its a complete joke
Is there a chance that we will se the Me 163 with the 50mm Jaegerfaust guns?
"As an additional bonus, both machines also received a number of new camouflage schemes which players can purchase for golden eagles." A 'number' is quite vague so i'm guessing 3~. Why not add 1 'odd-ball' camo for GE and 2 for grinding. GE-Purchased skins is an incredible minor thing of the plane community anyway.
I know its my fault but can i switch between preorder packs, they are the same price but after i thinked about it i would like to change it, (after dev server changes)
please re-work the cannon sounds or give players the option to choose because that squeaky cannon sound is so underwhelming and unsatisfying i miss that plink of the 122mm and the pow of the 75mm now it just sounds like a fork getting dragged across a dinner plate. And the chalky sound of the 50 cals from the front needs to go from the back they sound fantastic nice and full of bass but from the front it sounds pretty weak.
gib us night fighter camo for german jet fighters and we happy bois
Glorious...
Nice work! Cant wait to get back home from work and play with some helicopters.
This post saids it has 4 20mm guns but in the game it only has 2 guns, why Gaijin?!
oh it's default, my bad
can u switch between Japan and USSR again in Jet RB and also we need bigger jet maps
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