New Aircraft in 2026

[LukeFF]

There are no plans for it. 

[JG53_Jaguar]

34 minutes ago, LukeFF said:

There are no plans for it. 

 

May I kindly ask why?

[LukeFF]

Because we have 5 other planes we just announced that are much higher priority, plus the aircraft being made for Korea. 

[PaperPilot]

On 3/21/2026 at 7:49 AM, JG53_Jaguar said:

Any idea, when we might possibly see Bf-109 G-10 please ?

Not right now, at least. We'll see what happens in the next few years. 

[Avimimus]

I've moved the wishlist posts to this topic (once again), so the dev update can remain focussed on the announced aircraft:

 

 

[JG4_Moltke1871]

Regarding the pictures we receive the FW 189 A-2.

So we should receive twin barrel MG 81Z as defence armament?

 

Sorry using Wikipedia as source 😅😅

 

 

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_189_Uhu

[Avimimus]

1 hour ago, JG4_Moltke1871 said:

Regarding the pictures we receive the FW 189 A-2.

So we should receive twin barrel MG 81Z as defence armament?

Sorry using Wikipedia as source 😅😅

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_189_Uhu

 

The initial reply from the devs suggests an MG-81J (single gun) in the dorsal turret and an MG-81Z (twinned gun) in the rear turret.

This sent me looking at historical photos - and I couldn't spot any with an MG-81Z in the dorsal turret. Perhaps the fact that the rear turret received the MG-81Z confused a historian and it became widely repeated that both guns were MG-81Z (just as the existence of the Fw-189A4 became widely repeated).

That said - it would be very interesting to hear more from the developers, and even more interesting if anyone could find better primary sources!

[JG4_Moltke1871]

18 hours ago, Avimimus said:

The initial reply from the devs suggests an MG-81J (single gun) in the dorsal turret and an MG-81Z (twinned gun) in the rear turret.

This sent me looking at historical photos - and I couldn't spot any with an MG-81Z in the dorsal turret. Perhaps the fact that the rear turret received the MG-81Z confused a historian and it became widely repeated that both guns were MG-81Z (just as the existence of the Fw-189A4 became widely repeated).

That said - it would be very interesting to hear more from the developers, and even more interesting if anyone could find better primary sources!

Haha, you can getting crazy searching the web about this topic.

But every source is talking about A2‘s are equipped with 81Z twin machine guns in both gunner positions, this is just one example. Close-up photos are available, but these do not allow for a clear assignment to a specific type.

„Combat experience quickly revealed that the Fw 189 needed a stronger defensive armament. In response, the Fw 189V9 prototype was tested with the installation of two twin 7.92 mm MG81Z (Z stands for Zwilling – twin) mounts. As these proved reliable, they were adopted for the A-2 variant, which entered production around mid-1941“

https://plane-encyclopedia.com/ww2/fw-189a/

Many model builders also use the 81z twin machine gun for the A2 version of this aircraft.

 

This source, however, claims that there was an early and a later version, which seems quite plausible, and that aircraft were retrofitted. Therefore, it would make sense to make both versions of the dorsal turret available in the settings. Even this would mean more work for the developers😜. 
However, a more accurate depiction of the aircraft across the different time periods would be worth the effort.

 

[Avimimus]

21 hours ago, JG4_Moltke1871 said:

Haha, you can getting crazy searching the web about this topic.

But every source is talking about A2‘s are equipped with 81Z twin machine guns in both gunner positions, this is just one example. Close-up photos are available, but these do not allow for a clear assignment to a specific type.

„Combat experience quickly revealed that the Fw 189 needed a stronger defensive armament. In response, the Fw 189V9 prototype was tested with the installation of two twin 7.92 mm MG81Z (Z stands for Zwilling – twin) mounts. As these proved reliable, they were adopted for the A-2 variant, which entered production around mid-1941“

https://plane-encyclopedia.com/ww2/fw-189a/

Many model builders also use the 81z twin machine gun for the A2 version of this aircraft.

 

This source, however, claims that there was an early and a later version, which seems quite plausible, and that aircraft were retrofitted. Therefore, it would make sense to make both versions of the dorsal turret available in the settings. Even this would mean more work for the developers😜. 
However, a more accurate depiction of the aircraft across the different time periods would be worth the effort.

 

@=FB=VikS - Any chance of getting this MG81Z mid-upper/dorsal turret as a field modification?

I'm sure it would be appreciated (one can't exactly outrun opponents, even if one can turn inside them - so every bit of extra firepower looks attractive).

[MDzmitry]

1 час назад, Avimimus сказал:

@=FB=VikS - Any chance of getting this MG81Z mid-upper/dorsal turret as a field modification?

I'm sure it would be appreciated (one can't exactly outrun opponents, even if one can turn inside them - so every bit of extra firepower looks attractive).

Although it's going to bite me in the backside once I have to face 189s in my Yaks, I think it's only reasonable to work on a dorsal MG81Z turret as a possible modification akin to Pe-2 s.87 turret upgrade.

And to show at least some proof of 2x81Z A-2s being used - here's a photo of a 189 which was, supposedly, shot down near Stalingrad in September of 1942:

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[=FB=VikS]

21 час назад, Avimimus сказал:

@=FB=VikS - Any chance of getting this MG81Z mid-upper/dorsal turret as a field modification?

 

no for the moment - as its much more complicated task and will took alot of time (as its not only an external difference - but also a cockpit with alot of changes).

PS: there where different variations of the upper turret on A-2 - where MG81Z on upper point with armor glass mostly reffered as "late" A-2 version (by photos with dates - it mostly appears by end 1943-early 1944), but the point for choose of single one upper turret - was to have Fw-189 version - which can be used thru all careers from Moscow 1941 till Leningrad/Odessa 1944 - so in our case - "early" A-2 version - is a kind of compromise here.
 

Edited April 1 by =FB=VikS

[Avimimus]

1 hour ago, =FB=VikS said:

no for the moment - as its much more complicated task and will took alot of time (as its not only an external difference - but also a cockpit with alot of changes).

PS: there where different variations of the upper turret on A-2 - where MG81Z on upper point with armor glass mostly reffered as "late" A-2 version (by photos with dates - it mostly appears by end 1943-early 1944), but the point for choose of single one upper turret - was to have Fw-189 version - which can be used thru all careers from Moscow 1941 till Leningrad/Odessa 1944 - so in our case - "early" A-2 version - is a kind of compromise here.
 

I suspected as much! Both the internal within-cockpit changes and prioritising a variant that would be most useful. I find these types of decisions fascinating and would love to hear more in a development update someday.

I take it the research will have also shown that the A4 never existed and that no photos survive of the interior of the night fighter field modification? I've long suspected these things but never had confirmation. Of course, both are likely irrelevant from a development perspective.

P.S. I suppose we should be glad to have only three defensive guns! It'll give enemies a chance and keep the Fw-189 from completely dominating the online meta 😉 

 

[Luger1969]

On 3/20/2026 at 10:56 PM, JG53_Jaguar said:

 

May I kindly ask why?

Beautifully captured question Jaguar.

Btw the particular aircraft falls in the low hanging fruit category. It should be easily (?) dished up and I think there is an apetite for it. I would buy g10 before g6as. Bon appetit.

[JG53_Jaguar]

On 4/8/2026 at 2:27 PM, Luger1969 said:

Beautifully captured question Jaguar.

Btw the particular aircraft falls in the low hanging fruit category. It should be easily (?) dished up and I think there is an apetite for it. I would buy g10 before g6as. Bon appetit.

For me, The Bf-109 G-10, is the best Gustav (this includes K-4) because it has 20 mm MG 151/20 instead of MK108 and its basically the same streamlined frame as K-4 😉 

If it's too much to ask, then perhaps K-4 with 20 mm MG 151/20 will do, because the MK108 is too heavy and not really suited well against enemy fighters.

Edited Friday at 10:30 PM by JG53_Jaguar

[Docholiday]

YES     finaly a   A-20G !  😁

And with Torpedoes 😁 !     I hope the Version with the 6 Guns Nose will have the opportunity to use torpedoes too !

unfortunately  You did not mention a loadout with 4.5-inch (114 mm) M8 high-explosive rockets 😉     I know they were rarely used. 🫣

 (I think only in Pacific).

 

If somebody of our skinning artists could create a Beaufighter-hack-skin  (Strike wings in the north sea) the whole combination 

might somewhat alleviate the pain of not having a real Beaufighter.   😍 😂🤣

 

Doc

 

Edited Saturday at 09:15 AM by Docholiday
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[PaperPilot]

On 4/11/2026 at 9:06 PM, Docholiday said:

YES     finaly a   A-20G !  😁

And with Torpedoes 😁 !     I hope the Version with the 6 Guns Nose will have the opportunity to use torpedoes too !

unfortunately  You did not mention a loadout with 4.5-inch (114 mm) M8 high-explosive rockets 😉     I know they were rarely used. 🫣

 (I think only in Pacific).

 

If somebody of our skinning artists could create a Beaufighter-hack-skin  (Strike wings in the north sea) the whole combination 

might somewhat alleviate the pain of not having a real Beaufighter.   😍 😂🤣

 

Doc

 

Hey, maybe one day we will get a Beaufighter Mk.VIc or Mk.X.

Edited 17 hours ago by PaperPilot

[USSR]

Still no Me163 or He162.

Or a Polikarpov I-185 would be great, as that was a big hit in IL2:1946 and War Thunder 

[Enceladus828]

1 hour ago, USSR said:

Still no Me163 or He162.

Or a Polikarpov I-185 would be great, as that was a big hit in IL2:1946 and War Thunder 

The Me-163 would require a new pilot model because of the highly volatile and corrosive fuel it used, plus it barely saw action. The I-185 is a no since it was cancelled after 4 examples were made; the He-162 did see limited use but would require a map of Northern Germany to be made.