Update 2.1.42

Pilots!

New Aircraft

Update 2.1.42 will introduce a brand-new reward aircraft:

•  Saab J 29F Tunnan

The Saab 29 Tunnan was the first Swedish fighter aircraft designed specifically around a jet engine. Its development began shortly after the end of World War II, as the Swedish industrial giant sought to catch up with its Western European and American counterparts in propulsion and aerodynamics. Both solutions came from collaboration. Saab managed to negotiate a deal with the U.K.-based de Havilland for use of the newest Ghost jet engine, the dimensions and characteristics of which were perfect for the prototype project R 1001. As for aerodynamics, the project's manager, Frid Wänström, obtained documents and drawings of the latest wartime German combat aircraft, including the Messerschmitt P. 1101. All those documents placed great emphasis on swept-wing or delta-wing configurations as advantageous over traditional straight wings for high-speed applications. This proved true by Saab's own experiments, and thus the final form of the J 29 Tunnan (Barrel) was born: short and stocky around its massive engine, with very thin swept wings and a high tail. The ultimate modification, the J 29F, also received an afterburner.

From 1950 through 1956, over 600 Tunnans were made. They served in various roles in the Swedish Air Force, including close air support during the UN peacekeeping mission in Congo. The J 29F showed itself to be a very capable and reliable fighter, often exceeding its speed and other flight characteristics. The Tunnan also served in the Austrian Air Force (where it was also dubbed 'The Barrel') up until 1972.

In World of Warplanes, the Saab J 29F Tunnan is a Swedish Tier X multirole fighter. Its exceptional boost enables it to quickly enter a dogfight, deal damage with its four very reliable 20 mm autocannons, and then disengage. The weapons positioning provides excellent burst length, cooldown rate, and accuracy. Great maneuverability makes aerial combat a delight, but the Tunnan is also a formidable ground-pounder: it has one of the most impressive rocket loadouts in the whole game.

To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in the upcoming game event.

New Event

Added various graphical assets for the upcoming game event.

New Supply Crate

Added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event.

Balance Changes

• Made several pre-release changes to the Fiat G.55 Centauro.
• Moved the Heinkel He 177 Greif to Tier VII and adjusted several balance parameters.
• Improved several maneuverability parameters of the Reggiane Re.2005 Saggitario.

New Pilot

We have added a new unique pilot. The details will be provided at a later date.

New Paint Schemes

New paint schemes have been added for the following aircraft:

• SNCASE SE 100
• SNCAC NC 1070
• Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario
• Savoia-Marchetti SM.91
• Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan

Paint scheme characteristics:

• Concealment: +20%
• Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10%
• Resistance to damage from gunners: +5%
• Aircraft XP: +8%

These paint schemes will become available in future Premium Shop offers and as rewards during events.

New Achievement

Added a new achievement that can be earned during the upcoming event.

Bug Fixes and Other Changes

• Fixed several issues with the Fiat G.55 Centauro and Heinkel He 177 Greif models.
• Fixed the error in the description for the Grumman F9F-5 Panther.