- For PC
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- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 11 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: 22.1 GB (Minimal client)
- 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: 62.2 GB (Full client)
- 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: 22.1 GB (Minimal client)
- 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: 62.2 GB (Full client)
- 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: 22.1 GB (Minimal client)
- 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: 62.2 GB (Full client)
Meet the Douglas B-66B Destroyer, a light bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force in the early 1950s as part of America’s shift toward jet-powered tactical aircraft at the beginning of the Cold War.
B-66B Destroyer: A Jet Bomber for the USA at Rank VI
At a glance:
- Subsonic top speed
- Exhaustive suspended ordnance
- 20 mm turret
The early 1950s marked a period when the USAF was rapidly modernizing its tactical forces to meet the challenges of the Cold War. At the same time, the Navy was also developing its own jet-powered long range bomber, the A-3 Skywarrior, which quickly attracted interest from the Air Force because of its promising design features. As a result, a derivative of the A-3 was developed for the USAF. The aircraft, designated as the B-66 Destroyer, received an extensive redesign to suit Air Force requirements, including ejection seats, different avionics, and structural changes to handle shorter land-based runways. Its development was driven by NATO’s defense strategy in Europe, where the United States sought fast, nuclear-capable strike aircraft able to breach Soviet defenses and deliver tactical weapons against advancing Warsaw Pact forces.
Entering service in 1956, the B-66 replaced the aging A-26 Invader and became Tactical Air Command’s primary light bomber, despite only 72 units being built. Its service career in the bombing role was short-lived however, as newer strike aircraft like the F-105 Thunderchief and the supersonic B-58 Hustler soon superseded it. Nevertheless, its versatile airframe proved highly adaptable, leading to large-scale conversions into reconnaissance and electronic warfare variants, which continued to serve well into the 1970s.
Introducing the B-66B Destroyer!
The B-66B Destroyer will soon join the ranks of early jet-powered bombers in the American aviation tree. Although rapid technological advancement cut the service career of the B-66B short in the real world, this new light jet bomber will surely make a name for itself once it joins the fight in War Thunder’s air and combined battles. Let’s take a closer look!
Originally derived from a naval twin-engine jet bomber, the B-66B features sleek swept wings, optimized for transonic speeds. Powered by a pair of Allison J71 turbojet engines, the B-66B can reach top speeds of around 1,000 km/h (630 mph) at medium altitudes. Jet-powered predators may have an easier time catching up to it, but this doesn’t mean that the B-66B will be easy prey. Instead, attacking enemies will first need to bypass the B-66’s powerful defensive turret situated on the aircraft’s tail, comprised of twin 20 mm cannons. With one well-aimed burst of 20 mm high-explosive rounds being enough to shear wings clean off an airframe, make sure to watch out for this mighty sentinel!
With a hefty payload of 12,000 lbs (5,400 kg), you’ll easily be able to destroy a large number of targets in both air and combined battles. Regardless of the particular mission, the B-66B Destroyer does its name justice by offering a selection of conventional 750 lb and 3,000 lb bombs.
That’s it for this one! The B-66B Destroyer is soon arriving in War Thunder as a new light bomber for the early ranks of American jet aircraft with the release of the next major update. In the meantime, be sure to follow the news for the latest information regarding the upcoming update. Until then, clear skies and happy hunting, pilots!
Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.
You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the B-66B Destroyer with these packs:
- Tank M3A1 Stuart (Rank I, USA)
- Rasmussen's P-36A plane (Rank I, USA)
- "United States Marine Corps" decal
- Premium account for 7 days
- 120.000 Silver Lions
- A-10A Thunderbolt (early) (Rank VI, USA)
- Premium account for 15 days
- 2000 Golden Eagles
Comments (35)
Comments will be premoderatedThe radar on the tail turret wont work ingame?
My mom always tells me to have eyes in my back in traffic. Maybe I finally can?
I am more accurate than any radar!
Enemies won't have to bypass jack squat when they will just shoot missiles at it. Especially without a radar controlled turret. Whatever happened to that? Why is it not mentioned?
Now the important questions: Finally a working tail-radar for the turret??
one aircraft closer to Hustler goodness
Agreed!!
Easily one of THE finest jet bombers in my opinion. The A-3/B-66 entirely is such a great looking airplane and I'm so excited for it! ♥
the cockpit model on the dev server is so well done ! i super appreciate the detail.
great! now b52 when
Right after the SR-71/MiG-25 interceptor variants
I think you're pushing it
Love to see bombers are not yet forgotten by devs. Now about those cockpit placeholders...
The fact that the post completely dodged mentioning the use of radar on the tail tells me they have no plans on making the turret radar usable.
The vehicle most easily hit by aim9
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