update · September 3, 2026
War Thunder Update 2.57.1.132 Overhauls Nuclear Aircraft and SAMs
War Thunder Update 2.57.1.132 introduces countermeasures to the Jaguar A, swaps nuclear carriers for the USSR and China, and fixes long-range SAM targeting behaviors.
War Thunder update v2.57.1.132 shifts high-tier nuclear options and corrects missile behavior for long-range surface-to-air systems.
Nuclear Aircraft Changes
The Jaguar A has received countermeasures. Meanwhile, the Su-17M4 for both the USSR and China replaces the Su-7 in nuclear weaponry Battle Rating brackets. The development team plans to introduce a variant of the Jaguar A without countermeasures to lower brackets later, at which point the Su-7 will return to its previous placement.
Targeting Fixes
An issue causing long-range SAM systems to fire missile salvos at a single target or switch to lower-priority targets has been resolved.
Why this patch matters
This update makes targeted adjustments to top-tier strategic options and cleans up erratic anti-air missile behavior.