- For PC
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- 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 German Phantom II in a special export version and with a unique camouflage for completing tasks in the upcoming crafting event in War Thunder!
F-4F Phantom II, Germany, rank VI
Pros
- Superb flight characteristics
- A variety of mounted weapons
Cons
- No flares or chaff
- Lacks air-to-surface missiles
In the early 1970’s, Germany decided to purchase a "simplified" version of the American F-4E Phantom II jet fighter: it was assumed that in order to reduce the price of the expensive aircraft, some of the equipment would be produced in Germany itself. So, the export "Phantom" had simplified radar equipment, lost one of its fuel tanks and equipment for refueling in the air. Initial export models also lacked some guided weapons, including AGM-65 Mavericks. The power plant of the fighter had also become a subject of cost reduction by Germany deploying licensed production of the engines.
The new aircraft, designated F-4F, successfully completed tests in 1973, and in the fall of the same year the first fighters from 175 units ordered went to Europe. German "Phantoms" proved to be in the best service and subsequently went through several cycles of modernization, as a result of which the fighters were supplemented with some "missing" equipment that met the needs of the Luftwaffe. The F-4F Phantom II was in service for nearly 40 years - the last deeply modernized "veterans" of the Jagdgeschwader 71 (JG 71) Richthofen regiment went into retirement in the summer of 2013.
The German version of the iconic American F-4F Phantom II jet fighter will be one of the most desired rewards in the April crafting event in War Thunder. The F-4F is an early version of the fighter; in one of the upcoming major updates, the Luftwaffe will also receive a representative of the “Phantom II” series in the regular tech tree. The early F-4F Phantom II can be yours for free in the near future!
Despite the fact that the export version of the avionics of the F-4F does not have modes designed to work with the air-to-surface missiles, it is still a great high-rank fighter and one of the best aircraft in the game. So, the German "Phantom II'' in a nutshell has a maximum speed of Mach 2 (at high altitudes), an excellent selection of available armament, and a unique evil grin camouflage on its nose. A pilot is free to choose from a variety of weapons: bombs up to 2,000 pounds, Mighty Mouse and Zuni rockets, 20mm Vulcan gunpods and three modifications of the deadly Sidewinder air-to-air missiles: AIM-9B FGW-2, AIM-9E and AIM-9J.
The top-tier German "Phantom" will be yours for completing the big April crafting event. More details are coming, stay tuned!
The War Thunder Team
Comments (498)
Wehraboos (ex) gaijin, 90% german playerbase etc...) Strike agian!
Phew! Germany was really lacking vehicles, they certainly needed more good top tier stuff /s This isn't as bad as the Leo 2 PL, but it feels like another cashgrab for the thirsty German mains. It's shocking to see just how far Gaijin will bend over for Germany
The head is very far up their butt at this point.
Gaijin must coddle Germany. They must.
When the Italian can get a event vehicle?
They'll get one, when France gets something competitive with a STAB.
Dozer15, See you in 3 years then
How can you guys sit here with a straight face and say you don't hold the hands of german players at this point lmao?
because its is in all honestly easier to grind from rank 1 to 6 than finish a crafting event
funny April fools joke
This is horribly unfair that Germany gets missiles it never had, but minor nations suffer with subpar missiles. F-104S AIM-9B only, and F-100D France AIM-9B only.
They can't imagine an update/event not giving Germany an edge. It seems it's impossible to them.
Your complete tone deafness is beyond the pale Gaijin.
Pleas stop adding Toptier Gift and Premium Vehicles!
Wow thanks gaijin! The decision to give this plane AIM-9J's EVEN THO IT NEVER USED THEM was spot on! Thanks for the double standard, meanwhile the F-104S stands as Italy's only "top" jet even tho it carries AIM-7 (that barely work) and AIM-9B's, spot on decision! Thanks once again for this masterpiece of a decision
Aim-9J for F104S when?
I've already reported this bug but it's still pending so I'll say it here too. The Mitsubishi F-1 has lost RWR ever since Ixwa, or at least a week after the update. This isn't a change, it seems like a genuine bug. It and the T-2 have also lost their radar lead indicator, which was one of the unique features that made them more viable 10.0s. Are there any plans to update their radars to reflect this ability?
IIRC this was intentional and AFAIK there are no plans to re-implement this for the time being.
MessInMines, T-2 now ruined for me
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