- 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 BI was an experimental Soviet rocket-powered aircraft, designed during WWII and envisioned to become a short-range defensive interceptor. Pilots in War Thunder will have the chance to further harness the power of rocket-propelled flight by obtaining the BI as one of the top prizes for participating in the upcoming crafting event “Strategist”!
BI, jet fighter, USSR, V rank.
Pros
- Outstanding climb rate
Cons
- Low fuel
- Insufficient fire power
In the early 1940’s, the OKB-293 aircraft design bureau began working on a new rocket-propelled aircraft design. The aircraft promised excellent performance figures, although at the expense of range due to the limitations of rocket engines at the time. After the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941, the design was seen as a potential short-range interceptor design to protect vital Soviet land installations from air raids. Thus, the project was approved for further development work and testing.
Development of the aircraft continued, with several prototypes being made and test flown. However, rapid advancements in aviation technology, especially the appearance of the jet engine, during the war outpaced the development of the BI. Therefore, the aircraft never left the prototype stage and didn’t take part in active combat. Instead the aircraft’s development served more as a testbed for Soviet rocket propulsion research, with the insights gained being later used for other projects during the Cold War.
The BI is a high rank Soviet rocket-powered interceptor and one of the more exotic prizes for the upcoming crafting event “Strategist” in War Thunder. Giving Soviet pilots the chance to also experience rocket-propelled flight, the BI functions on the same principles as the Me 163 and Ki-200 already familiar to many pilots. The aircraft’s rocket propulsion allows it to get into the action fast, thanks to high acceleration, top speed and climb rate, but at the same time, prevents it from lingering in combat for too long due to its limited fuel supply of just 2 minutes with WEP mode. As a result, the BI requires clever fuel management to extend its combat endurance.
Further emphasizing the BI’s “hit-’n’-run” nature are its weapons. Namely, the BI is armed with a punchy pair of 20mm ShVAK cannons, although only carrying 45 rounds of ammunition each. This means that pilots will need to make the most out of the limited combat time they have available to ensure no bullet goes to waste!
Be sure to add this highly unusual and unique aircraft to your in-game collection by taking part in the upcoming War Thunder crafting event. Good hunting pilots!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (228)
2 minutes of fuel and two 20mm cannons with less than 50 rounds each? This thing just screams "hangar queen". I certainly hope this isn't the only vehicle on offer in this event (and that the others are actually worth pursuing), or it's going to be the biggest flop in Gaijin's history.
It's way to early to tell, but since Gaijin devs are all IL-2: 1946 vets, I assume they were very familiar with this plane in that game. And if you played it as well, you would know that the rocket motor used on the BI was EXTREMELY OVERPOWERED, so when Gaijin says "2min of fuel", what they are saying is "2min of fuel at 100% throttle", in IL-2 this thing would surpass 1000km/h in less than 5sec if using full throttle, and would end up ripping its wings if done under ~20,000ft altitude.
If everything is done accurately, we should be flying this thing at 50% throttle for more than 90% of our combat time, and only using more throttle for quick bursts of speed to either get away or pull a wild maneuver off to avoid fire or get on target, but always keeping in mind that it's made of wood, which should tear itself apart with force over ~8-9g's.
and this will probably be way lower br than the comet which right now sits at 8.7 for one variant
Gaijin, seriously, NOBODY likes crafting events except for the market scalpers.
This time de don't have the quarantine to play 24/7, so please don't make it too long
I hope this is just a joke.
I was quite enjoying NOT being in a huge grind event, but I have wanted this plane for some time. Take another piece of my soul, Gaijin
Honestly I'm just gonna buy it with some GE, these are 2 grindy. How much do you think it will cost?
I just hope they will allow Xbox and Xbox-bound accounts to use the marketplace.
BR 6.0 I guess. 2 min of fuel and only 2x 20mm with 90 rounds, this will be tough to win in, but still and AWESOME unit!
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