update · October 30, 2026

War Thunder Server Update Adjusts Battle Ratings and F-102A Weapon Limits

A new War Thunder server update corrects battle ratings for Chinese F-16A MLU, Hawk T Mk 1A, and several other aircraft while limiting F-102A missile and rocket usage.

Gaijin Entertainment has released a server update for War Thunder implementing battle rating adjustments across multiple aircraft classes and adding a loadout restriction to the F-102A.

Battle Rating Adjustments

Several aircraft have received battle rating corrections to align with planned changes. The Chinese F-16A MLU drops from 14.0 to 13.7 in Air Simulator Battles. Both variants of the Hawk T Mk 1A move from 7.7 to 7.3 across all Air Battles modes. Meanwhile, the N1K2-J, N1K2-Ja, Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe, and Yak-3U all drop from 6.7 to 6.3 in Ground Realistic Battles.

Aircraft Loadout Limits

All variants of the F-102A interceptor now feature a restriction preventing the concurrent use of AIM-26B missiles and FFAR rockets, addressing weapon combination capabilities in matches.

Why this patch matters

These targeted rating reductions and loadout restrictions adjust matchmaking balance for specific aircraft.