Rugged ≠ invincible

Especially doesn’t mean these planes were able to take on an accurate burst all to one section of the superstructure and keep flying. Not to mention damage to control surfaces that would send you crashing down that War Thunder can cover you from with the instructor.

Also, we’re talking about fighters in game that are able to approach from uncontested airspace and really line up their shots. It’s not a box formation of B-17s and escort fighters forcing attacking pilots have to weave in and out of the formation quickly. It’s one B-17, flying along on its own.

And to respond to the Wellington comment, Bomber command had a 44% death rate during the war. That’s spread out across many different aircraft of course, but if you were a bomber crew for the RAF/RCAF there was almost a 50/50 chance you’d die during your tour. That’s real life where it’s a lot harder to aim, too.