update · September 29, 2025

War Thunder Update 2.49.0.35 Fixes Aircraft Mass and Tank Blowout Panels

War Thunder Update 2.49.0.35 addresses aircraft mass calculation errors, buffs the Spitfire Mk.IX, and resolves a crew survival bug on vehicles equipped with blowout panels.

War Thunder Update 2.49.0.35 brings targeted adjustments to aircraft physics, tank damage models, and map geometry. The patch focuses on fixing calculation bugs affecting maneuverability and crew survivability.

Aircraft Maneuverability and Engine Tweaks

A mass calculation error for planes equipped with internal machine guns and cannons has been resolved. Affected aircraft, including the Ariete, Do 335 B-2, and A-10, no longer suffer from incorrect weight increases that degraded handling. The Merlin 61 engine on the Spitfire Mk.IX and IXc variants receives a thrust increase at 100% maximum continuous power.

Ground Vehicle Fixes and Shell Buffs

Tanks with blowout panels received a correction for a bug that occasionally left crew members alive during ammunition fires despite a breached bulkhead. The M901 launcher can now properly select its anti-aircraft machine gun. Furthermore, the Tiger II (10.5 cm Kw.K) has its APHE shell mass increased from 15.9 kg to 16.9 kg.

Map Adjustments

The Sinai map has received a minor geometry update, with developers removing a portion of the rock formations within the mission area.

Why this patch matters

Update 2.49.0.35 delivers practical fixes that directly improve vehicle handling and consistency across both air and ground battles.