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The Damage Mechanics in War Thunder
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Read more about the Damage Mechanics in War Thunder on the War Thunder Wiki!


If you are interested in the Damage Mechanics used in War Thunder and want to know how, for example, technical documentation is translated and integrated into the game parameters and mechanics in War Thunder, then check out our new article in the Wiki! You'll learn about the modeling of aircraft and tank weaponry in the game, how shells are set up and how stats like accuracy, reload time and damage effects are determined. Enjoy!


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