Aces of Thunder News

On March 21st 1942, the La-5, a fighter aircraft designed by Semyon Lavochkin, took to the skies for the first time. At lower altitudes, this aircraft was capable of fending off Luftwaffe aircraft on equal footing. This prompted the USSR to ramp up its production: a total of 10,000 La-5s were built during WWII.



In Aces of Thunder, you’ll be able to pilot the most advanced version of this fighter — the La-5FN. We’ve also updated our official site — visit it to learn more about the game!

Welcome, future pilots of Aces of Thunder! Today we’d like to present the French biplane that you’ll be able to fly in the game.

• Cruising speed: 190 km/h
  
• Armament: 2x 7.7 mm synchronized Vickers machine guns
  

Designed by Louis Béchereau, the SPAD S.XIII made its first flight on April 4th 1917 and became the most widely produced fighter of World War I. A total of 8,472 were built.
The SPAD S.XIII is heavy and not very maneuverable, but make use of its strengths — it’s the fastest aircraft in level flight and during dives.

Did you know?
You may have noticed the unusual exhaust pipes running along the fuselage. They were deliberately designed to be this long to prevent the pilot from being blinded by exhaust flames.

Dear pilots of the virtual skies! ✈️🎮

Happy International Women’s Day! May every target be hit with precision, every flight be thrilling, and every victory well-earned! You prove that the sky has no limits for those who aim high. Take the controls, enjoy the flight, and conquer the virtual horizons! ☁️✨

We can’t wait for you to take off into your first air battles in Aces of Thunder! Add the game to your wishlist so you don’t miss its release! 🚀

We continue to introduce WWI aircraft that will feature in Aces of Thunder. Today, our focus is on the dangerous yet highly effective "Camel"!

• Cruising speed: 177 km/h
  
• Armament: 2x 7.7 mm synchronized Vickers machine guns
  

Designed by Herbert Smith in 1916, the Sopwith Camel features a streamlined fuselage and a distinctive “humpbacked” profile, which earned it the nickname of “Camel”. To improve visibility, special cutouts were made in the middle and along the trailing edge of the upper wing.

In a dogfight, it’s recommended to turn left, as it is noticeably faster than turning right. Be cautious, as at low speeds the aircraft has a tendency to stall into a spin.

Did you know?
During the war, 385 pilots lost their lives in non-combat related flight incidents, while 415 were killed in battles. Despite this, the Sopwith Camel became one of the most successful fighters of its time, with pilots flying it scoring over 1,200 aerial victories.

Last month, we introduced the first WWI plane that is set to appear in Aces of Thunder. Today we’ll talk about its close relative, the Fokker D.VII.

• Cruising speed: 180 km/h
  
• Armament: 2x 7.92 mm synchronized LMG 08/15 Spandau machine guns
  

This more traditionally designed low-wing fighter first took to the skies in 1917. Compared to the D.I, the D.VII is less maneuverable especially at low altitudes, but is more stable at higher altitudes and outperforms many enemy aircraft in terms of characteristics. Famous WWI ace Ernst Udet flew this aircraft and achieved over 60 aerial victories, becoming renowned for his bold and aggressive tactics.

Before engaging in combat, it’s recommended to gain altitude to secure an energy advantage for effective dogfighting.

Did you know?
By the end of the war, the D.VII was the primary fighter of the German aerial forces, making up 75% of all aircraft in squadrons. It achieved more victories than any other fighter in WWI.