Major Update “Hornet's Sting” — DEV Server Changelog (10.03.2025)

[tripod2008]

have you seen the HSTV-L?

https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/PaXCFdv07vv8

[Reaper_Alpha_o7]

If you want to sell the Ariete pack fix it first

[kololz]

Are you seriously doomposting right now? It is almost likely that we are going to see the F-2A Late in some update in full capability since we literally had fighter jets from the 2010s right now.

I think Gaijin is still figuring out a crucial part of the F-2A kit which is the AN/AAQ-33 Sniper targeting pod.

[SPANISH_AVENGER]

@Stona_WT

In Naval Battles, the reward in Silver Lions and Research Points for destroying AI-controlled ships (both “named” bots and mission AI) has been increased to the level of the reward for players.

Hey, this is actually GREAT news, thank you!!! I am looking forward to play Naval now.

@Stona_WT

The hulls of ships have had their strength mechanic returned, expanded and redesigned. All other methods of destroying an enemy remain the same, with the addition of a way to destroy its hull to such an extent that unsinkability is lost

Since ships are getting more refined and realistic ways to be destroyed and sunk, can we get rid of the artificial survivability nerf involving lethal shell room detonations? I don’t think it is necessary anymore.

@Stona_WT

• Abrams (all variants) — internal module placements have been supplemented and refined. A module for the under-turret compartment (basket) has been added, which acts as a horizontal guidance module.
• Leopard 2 (all variants) — internal module placements have been supplemented and refined. A module for the under-turret compartment (basket) has been added, which acts as a horizontal guidance module.

The more detailed and refined modules are welcome, but I am not sure about making the turret baskets a part of the horizontal drive; specially since only 2 families of MBTs would be getting this treatment.

I believe the turret baskets on the Abrams and Leopards should only act as a sort of spall protection (as of now, they don’t even stop any spalling at all).

Otherwise, these two families of MBTs will be receiving a big additional weakness compared to the other tanks that still do not have any of this.

Regarding refined models related to the Abrams- will the Abrams finally receive their volumetric turret rings anytime soon, as well as revised fuel tank bulkheads and revised hydraulic pump placement?

[Apollo_1641]

Turret basket =/= turret drive

Developers, you should not treat them the same

The basket is purely for crew comfort and safety, nothing about it is functional so damage to it would not interfere in turret operation in any way

[Stockholm_Blend]

@MatrixRupture

@Stona_WT

Sea Harrier FRS.1 (e), Sea Harrier FRS.1, Sea Harrier FA 2 — a new custom HUD has been added to the cockpit.

Look what we got here!

[tripod2008]

I’m working on a bug report, Could someone post a Screenshot of the new stat card for both of the 2.75" rocket M151 (GPHE) [e.g APKWS II; AH-1Z / F-16C etc.] & M247 (HEAT) [standard Hydra / FFAR warhead; LAV-AD / many aircraft] warheads please, I need them for a report.

and I’m trying to pre calculate what the overpressure penetration values should be if they align with the following source.

Report is live

https://community.gaijin.net/issues/p/warthunder/i/CiCzmAQkwJo4

[I_9029]

@Stona_WT

Leopard 2 (all variants) — internal module placements have been supplemented and refined. A module for the under-turret compartment (basket) has been added, which acts as a horizontal guidance module.

Great, another nerf for the leopard and still no d-tech armor for leo 2 pso and 2a7v’s

[Dontkev-psn]

@Stona_WT

Germany

• Tiger HAD (Squadron Vehicle)

@Stona_WT
This an Typo?
HAD was Premium in stream, HAC was Squadron

[Chris4win]

@Stona_WT

Germany

• Tiger HAD (Squadron Vehicle)

@Smin1080p_WT @Stona_WT
Could you clarify? Is it a premium vehicle or a squadron vehicle?

[MatrixRupture]

They have also started buffing the FMs

[Пивной_Евгений]

Are they going to fix the typhoon radar (captor-m) or not?XD

[RunaDacino]

@Stona_WT

The method for controlling the tilt of the aircraft radar antenna has been changed. Now, the antenna stabilization mode by elevation angle relative to the world coordinates can be enabled and disabled via a new control called “Switch Radar/IRST gyro stabilization on/off” without going into the game settings. When enabled, the antenna is stabilized by an elevation angle relative to the world coordinates, which is the same as it was before when the “Constant elevation of radar antenna” option was deactivated. When disabled, the antenna stabilizes relative to the aircraft, as it was before with the “Constant elevation of radar antenna”, but now the antenna can be controlled with “Radar/IRST tilt cotrol axis”. A “Reset Radar/IRST direction to boresight” control for quick antenna centering in both axis has also been added.

… okay. I’m not a jet pilot but I’ve seen a lot of jet simmers ask for this.

This sounds awesome.

@Stona_WT

Ki-45 (all variants) — the flight model has been completely updated using all current capabilities of the physics model. Landing gear extension and retraction times have been adjusted. Cockpit lighting at night has been fixed.

@Stona_WT

• P-39Q-15/25 — the flight model has been completely updated using all current capabilities of the physics model. Maximum fuel capacity has been set to 334 kg (120 US gal).
• P-39N (all variants) — the flight model has been completely updated using all current capabilities of the physics model. Maximum fuel capacity set to 237 kg (87 US gal).

Do we have any specifics that can be shared and potentially tested?

As an addition, can “Test Flight” have a few commands/operations added that manually inflict damage to an aircraft?

Adequate testing of flight models, after all, requires inclusion of damage models. How does the plane’s stall/spin conditions change with damage to lift surfaces? How does damage to the tailplane affect stability? What’s the extent of missing wing that the rudder can counter-act through intentional slip?

These are a bit hard to inspect in test flight, but would be an amazing boon even for normal self-improvement in the main game to practice landing and flying damaged aircraft in full-real control modes.

[Thomas_Belgium]

@Stona_WT

Reserve boats for the USSR (G-5), Germany (LS 3), Great Britain (MTB-1(1)), Japan (Type T-14) and France (VTB-8) have been replaced. The old reserves will be available for obtaining upon full research of rank I.

This is great! Thanks a lot for improving the first Initiation to coastal for f2p players.

[jspene]

I came in with relatively low expectations as someone who doesn’t play air - controllers a bit too hard to use at high tier.

But, I was actually really pleasantly surprised reading through the changelog!

1. The map redesigns are actually really good. Obviously I haven’t played them yet but solely going off the visual changes, I’m excited to.

2. THANK YOU GAIJIN for making AI and Player ship rewards equal in naval! Huge change that speeds up progression and could possibly bring new players in.

@Stona_WT

AMX-50 Foch — the 15 mm MG 151 cannon has been replaced with the 20 mm MG 151.

Is the visual model going to change?

[LiquidGod750-live]

@RunaDacino

… okay. I’m not a jet pilot but I’ve seen a lot of jet simmers ask for this.

This sounds awesome.

Stona_WT:

This is actually crazy good like 15/10 addition

[Motherhen357-psn]

Will French naval aircraft receive the option of having a carrier spawn in the test flight ? A number of them are currently missing that option in the current game version.

@Stona_WT

Reserve boats for (…) Germany (LS 3) (…) have been replaced. The old reserves will be available for obtaining upon full research of rank I.

Is something missing from the Naval Fleet section ? There 's no German Coastal listed there.

[bertgame]

Fix for A10C apkws ccip marker please…

[ayung0227]

didnt add AIM-9L or ASM1 or ASM2 or RL-4 pod, Instead take ballistic computer

[CorruptShadows9-live]

@Stona_WT

• Abrams (all variants) — internal module placements have been supplemented and refined. A module for the under-turret compartment (basket) has been added, which acts as a horizontal guidance module.
• Leopard 2 (all variants) — internal module placements have been supplemented and refined. A module for the under-turret compartment (basket) has been added, which acts as a horizontal guidance module.

Why are we still linking the turret basket and drive? The turret ring is independent of tthe basket, damage to the basket wouldn’t effect the vehicles ability to aim. Maybe this is the case on some vehicles (unlikely) but the Abrams and Leo2, really?