- 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)
This plane seems useless I NEED IT
I've been wanting this thing in game for so long ever since I played Il-2 1946 Sturmovik back in the day, I hope ya'll add the 2nd variant, the one with jet engines on the wing tips I think it's called the Bi-6.
Russian ME-163 sign me up.
Japanese tank reward for the first time for god sake please ??
Why does everyone always assume they should be given every special limited time vehicle for free? It makes no sense. If the vehicle for meant for everyone then they'd just add it to the main tree. When Lamborghini comes out with a new car I bet all of you complain on their website and forum that you weren't given a free car.
i don't understand all the hate comments, yes its not entirely practical, but i think the vehicles should be fun over practical.
Event? What event? Oh, you definately mean the "War Thunder Vehicle Auction" event happening in the market, don't you?
Well. There is the proof. Right there in the seconds line: "Pilots in War Thunder will have the chance to further harness the power of rocket-propelled flight by obtaining the BI as"... Bias confirmed... o7
2 mins? Is it like max capable, or just the moment you are in air? For example with Me 163 ad 162 there's a thing that ~2 min get wasted in taking off and getting to normal altitude of 2-3k km of at least 400 speed as minimum before being able to start thinking about engagement. By that time you have spent half of the fuel. I guess 2 minutes of fuel in this thing will be a pain in the ass to play in Air RB, only Ground RB sounds ok, but 2 minutes...you really have to manage your engine power.
I'm expecting a lot camping on friendly airfield with this. This'll just sit there and no one can do anything to it at the low BR it probably gets. And it can't do anything either, since it runs out of fuel before reaching anything.
im scared
Why? All things considered it looks like it will be trash 45 RPG, Shvaks (we all know how bad Shvaks currently are) and only 2 mins of fuel
TyphoonCro, Probably scared of how bad it'll be.