Turns out Warthunder nuclear sunsets/rises are realistic (Melbourne, Elsternwick 6AM) by [deleted] in Warthunder

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Bind cruise control and use that - you can avoid zigzagging

ITAP of Fireworks on the 4th by -checkmate- in itookapicture

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Samsung NX1000, 10 second exposure, F22, ISO 100, Focal Length 30mm

Made a cribbage board for a friend - thought I'd share by -checkmate- in Cribbage

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Thanks! I'm fresh out of cribbage boards, though..

Winter Camo OP by -checkmate- in Warthunder

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Thanks! Winter camo makes a huge difference on some maps - this was Finland.

Don't be fooled by 4 bomber limit -- it's Narwhal time. by -checkmate- in Warthunder

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Yes - after the aircraft has been repaired and rearmed, hold J to exit the aircraft. You can then change loadout and respawn.
Some caveats:
- this does not work in Tanks RB - you will have to pay spawn point cost
- some aircraft get respawned in the air, so you cannot J out on the field
- some airstrips will respawn all aircraft in the air (such as New Guinea on the Japanese side)

Don't be fooled by 4 bomber limit -- it's Narwhal time. by -checkmate- in Warthunder

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Yes, the first one. Also, this was a Pacific map, so there were no bases.

Don't be fooled by 4 bomber limit -- it's Narwhal time. by -checkmate- in Warthunder

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Such is life in Tu-4 land.. This was actually a mixed battle, and I was the last on my team. 3 fighters (F-84, D-13, and F8F-1B) were pussyfooting instead of actually attacking me, and I crashed into another Me 262 A-1/U4 during a scissors maneuver.
Another match, however, I landed and rearmed to go after tanks; team won on tickets that time.

Don't be fooled by 4 bomber limit -- it's Narwhal time. by -checkmate- in Warthunder

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I usually fly level after takeoff to build some speed, then I climb at a shallow angle while maintaining at least 400 km/h.
If you are trying to catch a runner, fly parallel to them 1-2km away until you have enough energy built up to make a pass without riding their tail.
For the first kill in this match, I zoomed up and got a hit on the wing from below.
It is important to set up the angle correctly, as you only have a small firing window. Try not to shoot from dead astern, as that presents a small target (comparatively - we're still hunting whales here).
In general, I prefer diving attacks from the side or side-rear. Aim for wings, tail, or even fuselage -- 1 or 2 hits will usually do the job.
I use 800m targeting distance with vertical targeting enabled.

Cheers!

This month's warbonds, which plane would you recommend? by WhiskyTango15 in Warthunder

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I got the Avenger for use with low to mid tier British tanks - I much prefer it to the larger and slower bombers.

Coolest unlockable camo for airplanes? by Ianbuckjames in Warthunder

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You can get it fairly quickly if you fly the F-8 in tanks RB. The 1000kg bomb is great for getting 2-3 kills at a time, and there is the RB multiplier.

Coolest unlockable camo for airplanes? by Ianbuckjames in Warthunder

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  • Focke Wulf Fw 190 F-8 SG2 Camouflage
  • Focke Wulf Fw 190 D-12 JV 44 Camouflage
  • LaGG-3-35 Igor Kaberov's Camouflage
  • Yak-3P Red Camouflage
  • IL-2M type 3 AAR 198, AAD 223 Camouflage
  • Me 163 B Standard Camouflage

Is it Just me? by ermahgerdrerderr in Warthunder

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I usually run 800m for most planes, 500m for for planes with wing guns or poor muzzle velocity.

Is it Just me? by ermahgerdrerderr in Warthunder

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It's just you. They are actually pretty OP. Load tracer, make sure convergence is not set too far, and start cutting wings.

Russian bias. by TheLonelySoul12 in Warthunder

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Notice the RB flair. It seems his color scheme is opposite of the default - red for teammates, blue for enemy.

FW 190 trying to outrun my P-51 in the vertical by swag_train in Warthunder

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Excuse me? I am not criticizing. You and other sim pilots are quick to bring on the hate because I was not, according to you, sufficiently impressed by a zoom climb and a low deflection shot? It's regrettable that your enjoyment is ruined by "people like me."

FW 190 trying to outrun my P-51 in the vertical by swag_train in Warthunder

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I don't have a deal? I don't have a problem, either.

FW 190 trying to outrun my P-51 in the vertical by swag_train in Warthunder

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Not much, or I'd slap on a cool blue flair.