- 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
The Be-6 is an all-metal, gull-winged flying boat, designed in the post war period in the Soviet Union to perform a wide variety of maritime missions. After having enjoyed a long service life in the real world, this flying gunship is now preparing to take off from the seas and oceans of War Thunder as well!
The first prototype of the Be-6 flew in 1945, only a couple years after the initial plans for the new Soviet flying boat were laid down in 1943. Evaluation of the first prototype showed that the aircraft could be improved in some areas to achieve better performance. Thus, Beriev engineers equipped the following model, that would become the production version, with more powerful Shvetsov ASh-73 engines and changed the defensive armaments layout from six 12.7mm UBT machine guns to 23mm NR-23 cannons, followed by the reduction in turret count from 5 to 3. This improved variant had its maiden flight in 1951, with serial production following shortly after.
After its introduction to service in 1951, the Be-6 was tasked with performing various roles fitted for a maritime aircraft, such as reconnaissance, sub-hunting, patrolling, transportation and mine-laying. The aircraft enjoyed a long service life thanks to the fact that significant changes within the Soviet navy, at least when float planes were concerned, were few and far between during the Cold War. However, the Be-6 didn’t only serve with the Soviet Union. The Chinese also received a number of Be-6s for their naval air force. The Be-6 remained in active military service with the Soviet Union until the late 1960’s, and up to the 1990’s with the Chinese Naval Air Force, thanks to modernization efforts. The Chinese changed, among other things, the powerplant of the Be-6 to the WJ-6 turboprop and redesignated the Be-6 to the Qing-6. A total of around 120 Be-6s were produced between 1949 - 1957.
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In War Thunder, the Be-6 will strive to fill the gap in the hangars (and hearts) of pilots who eagerly waited for such an addition to the Soviet aviation tree. This gorgeous flying boat will be available as a Premium vehicle in our online store, with a pack of Golden Eagles and days of Premium account. The Be-6 will give pilots a solid “gunship” platform on the one hand, whilst providing excellent support for both tankers and sailors on the other. The aircraft will have a sizable maximum payload of around 4 tons, consisting of either bombs or two torpedoes, allowing the aircraft to feel right at home regardless of what the mission target for the day is.
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However, just like all aircraft, the Be-6 too comes with its own set of flaws and shortcomings. For instance, whilst possessing formidable defensive capabilities that is sure to make seasoned pilots think twice before attacking, the aircraft also has a number of blind spots, which enemy fighters can easily exploit to their advantage to approach the Be-6 without taking fire. Another serious problem the Be-6 is confronted with is its lackluster speed, which tops out at 415 km/h (258 mph). Pilots must take this limiting factor into consideration when piloting the Be-6, otherwise they run the risk of easily falling prey to enemy fighters and ground fire.
All in all, the Be-6 should be a welcome addition to the medium ranks of the Soviet aviation tree, especially to those players who enjoy taking these very unique aircraft into battle. Look out for this new Soviet flying boat in War Thunder’s Update 1.71!
Until then!
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Comments (123)
And now the He-177 !
yes please
He-177 or riot
Ivan! Grab the fishing rods and baits!
Why using rods when you can drop bombs and simply pick everything that flow out on surface? :))))))
Stona_WT, Isn't bombing fish illegal ? :P
really ;( another premium I wanted this to be a fun tech tree plane its almost like you want us to buy a good plane but with real money I wanted it to at least be a reasonable price I already emptied my wallet on 2 chaika premiums a t35 and catalina now you want me to buy more. its a nice and beautiful plane to add to the addition of russianbias but wow
Why in the world would you buy a premium catalina? The US already has 2 of them in the tree and they're frankly suicide planes. You get one payload off and you're really lucky if you live the 30s to reload.
Just fly the Tu-4 if you want the ""fun"" tech tree version of this plane )
>Premium bundle ((( I'll end up buying and enjoying it very much anyway )))
eh! Frumpy.
Brit_Tea_Express, Hey! Brit!
TU-4 that is capable to land on water? :(
Almost!
Stona_WT, how much GE is it or do we use real cash as in like a bundle?, and can we have more captured vehicles for the tech trees e.g. cuckoo the panther and the the panther disguised as a M-10
So no regular flying boats for soviets ? I am a bit disappointed...
it's prototype the ll-143 should be premium.
if we hadn't thrown a fit japan would have no regular tree floatplane either (not counting the fighter plane).
Finally Russians can win Floats...
Eh, I doubt this thing can top the monstrosity that is the BV 238. As much as I love the BV it really ruins floats in my opinion. It's just too far beyond every other plane in the mode.
Alexsis8, Well they should give Germany a regular tree floatplane wouldn't be hard, then ban or limit the BV. Frankly it was too cheap even for being tier 2. Everyone has it.
The soviets don't have any main tree flying boats yet, but they get another premium one? :C
Why premium? I do not much care for Russian vehicles, but with over 100 built I find this unfortunate. When will Russians get a standard line flying boat?
More British aircraft in 1.71? :)
You Got Enough Spitfires And Hurricanes.
ShimakazeChan, There's more than just Spitfire's and Hurricane's.