- 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
We recently added some unique vehicles to the game which players can receive for active participation in random battles (in addition to being available for purchase with Golden Eagles).
The new modification of the legendary ‘Schwalbe’ Me 262A-1a/U1 comes to War Thunder as a reward for squadron players in one of the following updates!
Me 262A-1a/U1, jet fighter, “squadron vehicle”, Germany, rank V.
Pros
- Outstanding nose battery of 6 autocannons
- Very good variability of ammo racks for different purposes
- Low BR
Cons
- Lack of mounted armaments
- Mediocre maximum speed compared to post-war jets
The Me 262A-1a / U1 is a modification of the world's first mass produced jet fighter, the German Me 262 ‘Schwalbe’. The armament of the A-1 sub-serie, being four 30mm MK.108 auto cannons, had a number of drawbacks, such as cycle failures and complex heavy shell ballistics. For these reasons, engineers experimented with different variations as to the weaponry, including a reinforced cannon battery. As such, the Me.262A-1a/U1 modification was created as part of this program. German engineers managed to fit 6 autocannons in the nose: 2x20mm MG.151/20, 2x30mm stock version MK.108, and 2x30mm MK.103 guns. For the latter, they developed shells with a higher initial speed, and the guns themselves had a longer barrel length than the MK.108, as well as an effective muzzle brake - all to improve the ballistics of the heavy shells. They built a prototype (according to other sources, there were three units), but the project was not entered into mass production. However, one example was flown by one of the most effective jet aces of World War II, Heinz Bär, who flew it at the end of April 1945, and with it, even shot down several Thunderbolts in the skies over Germany.
In War Thunder, the Me 262A-1a/U1 will be a reward for active game participation by squadron players. Experienced pilots are well acquainted with the classic “Schwalbe” and this new modification of the aircraft doesn’t have any other noticeable differences from other Me 262s. When flying this aircraft, you’d better have a high amount of energy up your sleeve, avoid dogfights (especially with piston-engined fighters), and of course, remember that your opponents can be faster than you. However, as there aren’t likely to be many other jet engine aircraft, and given its relatively low battle rating, the Me 262A-1a/U1 can easily become a master of the skies.
As many as three types of guns allow players a choice of three different ammo racks. This might be considered the most interesting feature of the Me 262A-1a/U1 - at the same time, you can equip the guns with, say, excellent 30mm armour-piercing rounds for the MK.103, and powerful HE shells for the MK.108 and MG.151/20. So, when engaging in battles at high altitudes, you can easily catch out a couple of clumsy bombers, and with a sharp dive, take a bite out of some ground targets as well - there are many possibilities!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (193)
Why is it only for squadrons? That ain't fair.
If you are not in squadron, you will be able to buy it for GE.
Stona_WT, Wowie, what a great solution! Don't want to join a squadron to get this vehicle? WELL, LITTLE JIMMY, JUST PAY A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF GE TO GET A NON-PREMIUM VEHICLE! How about you make it so we can actually grind these by ourselves? Not everyone wants in on this stupid clan stuff. I and others I know would much rather be able to research the vehicles by ourselves and not rely on a squadron they will join just to get these vehicles and never interact afterwards.
Nice
überraschung there goes your premium 262
This things pretty sweet, I look forward to researching it in 2021 when I finish researching the M901 ITV
Thank you
Awesome, Cant wait to get this one... maybe we will also see in the tech tree things like.. • SdKfz 251/9 - Fitted with 75mm KwK 37 L/24 cannon. • SdKfz 251/10 - Fitted with 37mm PaK 36 cannon. • SdKfz 251/22 - Final SdKfz 251 production model; anti-tank focus fitted with PaK 40 75mm cannon. • SdKfz 251/20 "Uhu" (Owl) - Fitted with Infra-red searchlight; used in conjunction with night-fighting Panther tanks.
Sometimes I like to burry myself and pretend like I’m a carrot mid game of a match. This me262 is gonna be epik
It figures it is for squads only again!
If you decided to play as lone wolf, you can still buy the vehicle with GE.
you know that you just have to be in a squadron to earn these vehicles, right? you don't have to participate in squadron events, you only need to be in a squadron, and play the game normally.
lol, 2 mk108, 2mk 103, 2mg 151, with a comfortable 6.7-7.0 BR and it's supposed to be "balanced". No joke, this thing will be ne next annoying (at the very very very least) german 262 spammed in gf alongside the arado, the 262 a1u4 and the horten. How can we call that, i forgot... oh yeah, i remember, it is "BROKEN AS HELL". Ps: wheraboos are NOT allowed to COMPLAIN.
It's probably going to be 7.0 to 7.7 also it's a ME262 at that BR they suck vs pretty much everything either slower or climb worse
sniper321fire@live, 262s do not suck at all when spaded and played well on air rb, and germany already have the most op 6.7-7.0 ground attack lineup, they do not need a plane with a "low br", here mostly going to be 6.7 and clubbing shermans and pershigs in a top tier.
If only we could have the 36k rp cap back (rather than current 20k)
Why I don't see anyone reaching that high RP I got 15k some for a AB match JU288C solo bombed all 3 bases and did some vs the airfield