- 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
In short: almost the best U.S. Navy attacker aircraft in the game - 4x20mm guns, plus bombs and 114 rockets. Up to 1000 KPH speed at ground level. Good as fighter, brilliant as an attacker in combined battles!
The FJ-4 was the fourth modification of the Fury - the naval version of the F-86 Sabre, serving primarily with the USMC. Being initially conceived as an all-weather interceptor, the FJ-4 Fury had to incorporate several design changes compared to the previous fighter version in order to fulfill this new role. The most notable change was the increase in range and the installation of new, thinner wing with an increased surface area. To achieve the range increase, the aircraft underwent several structural changes which reduced its weight and allowed for additional fuel tanks to be installed. Additionally, a more powerful Wright J65-W-16A engine, producing 7,700 lbf of thrust, was installed on the production versions. Following successful test flights, production of the FJ-4 commenced in 1955 with first units entering service with the Navy in 1956. Over 150 FJ-4 Fury interceptors were built.
Wishing to increase the strike capabilities of the new FJ-4, engineers of the North American company went back to the drawing board and once more applied several changes to the design, creating the FJ-4B. The FJ-4B version most notably featured a strengthened wing, offering an increased payload by adding two additional hardpoints to each wing, bringing the total up from two to six. Furthermore, the aircraft received air brakes under the aft of the fuselage, making dive bombing and landing easier. Of the original order for 221 FJ-4 Fury interceptors, the last 71 were modified into the FJ-4B fighter-bomber version. An additional order for 151 FJ-4B Furies followed in April 1956, bring the total of produced FJ-4Bs up to 222. Both the interceptor and fighter-bomber version of the FJ-4 served with the Navy and USMC until the early 1960s, before being phased out of active service and moved to the Naval Air Reserve. The FJ-4 was the last modification of the Fury and among the last mass-produced variants of the Sabre lineage.
The FJ-4B will become available to all fans of jet aviation with War Thunder’s upcoming update 1.79 as a new addition to the top rank of the American aviation research tree. At first glance, when compared to the numerous modifications of the F-86 Sabre already in War Thunder, the FJ-4B doesn’t appear to be much different than its older brethren. The FJ-4B may be armed with a great variety of bombs - 5x250lbs, 5x500 lbs, 2x1000 lbs, and 114 Hydran-70 unguided rockets. It also has 4 20mm cannons as offensive weaponry which are good both against aircraft and lightly armoured ground vehicles.Unlike other Sabers however, FJ-4B is equipped with one of the most powerful jet engines ever installed on any given Sabre modification - the Wright J65-W-16A. Producing 7,700 lbf (~3492 kgf, 34 kN), the J65 engine is capable of pushing the FJ-4B up to speeds of 680 mph (1095 km/h) at sea level. Although some later variants of the F-86 can frequently surpass the top speed of the FJ-4B, the additional thrust from the engine wasn’t meant to boost its top speed, but rather compensate for the additional weight of the secondary armaments with which the aircraft would often be outfitted with.
Speaking of secondary armaments, being a fighter-bomber, the FJ-4B can carry a vast and varied amount of ordnance options, ranging from bombs to unguided rockets. Depending on the loadout, the FJ-4B can be equipped with bomb calibers ranging from 250 lbs to 2000 lbs, or if you’re the type that likes rockets more, even up to four rocket pods with 19 projectiles each. Additionally, four 20mm nose-mounted cannons can be used to engage hostile aerial threats or lightly armored ground targets.
Although the Fury can hold its own when used as a fighter aircraft, the machine will truly shine when used in its designated role of ground attack in top tier combined battles, for example. Offering impressive ordnance options, combined with high top speeds and superb agility, the FJ-4B is bound to become a new fan-favorite close air support machine of the top ranks.
Tired of your Skyraider getting blown to bits by top tier SPAA in combined battles? Then be sure to check out the new FJ-4B Fury coming with the next major update to War Thunder and see how those pesky SPAA players like getting their good news delivered to them at 500 mph. Until then, happy hunting pilots!
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Comments (101)
The germans need some better high tier CAS
Description says there was a interceptor version too. Can we get that?
"Last of it's kind" Blackburn Buccaneer comes to mind.
Once again, proud to be part of the player base of a game that stays historical for the most part. This plane and the F3D bring us fully into the 50's without bringing on the headache of guided missiles. Wonderful job modeling, and I luckily worked on and helped service a real FJ-4 here at Reno/Stead. Beautiful plane.
HOOOOO MAMA YES
great now hydras are gonna get nerfed even more
Will we ever get other modifications of the Fury intended for aerial combat rather than attack mission?
Might want to correct "Hydran" to Hydra.
cant wait for project $ :D
Nice! Sweet model Devs! Ill be sure to play this thing out