- 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
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)
About time :D Its a beautiful aircraft :) Hope we will see other's like it for the other nations. Like He 280 for Ger. Gloster E28/39 for UK.
Will it be trailing black smoke in flight like the real ones?
So, early jet engines mean low acceleration, mediocre top speed will be unable to out run anything at tier 4, turning in that thing will kill its energy. I don't see how this exactly fits into the game other than being a unique aircraft to just show off how much you play the game.
it had a wing lift equal to the zero, it was good at turning but failed in all other respects to props also in development, mostly due to its range and speed
guess they simply cant please everyone, thankfully we know what opinions are like
need
i want this.
Yes! I've been waiting for this aircraft! :D
I wanna get it.... gimme xd. this might be my first jet fighter soooo awesome also im gonna suck at it xd
wait, how can be rank 4 whan you see the he 162, the yaks 15 and 17 on rank 5
Will there be a researchable version being released anytime in the near future?
What about french tech tree huh?
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