War Thunder’s Black Thursday Event Puts MiG-15s Against B-29 Bombers
The limited-time event runs through July 27 and gives players a 30% bonus to Silver Lions and Research Points.
War Thunder is running a limited-time “Black Thursday” event based on the Korean War air battle, with a 30% bonus to earned Silver Lions and Research Points. Gaijin Entertainment announced the event in a Steam announcement.
The event runs from July 23 at 11:00 GMT through July 27 at 11:00 GMT. Players can access it through the Events & Tournaments tab in the hangar. Battles are available in Realistic and Simulator modes, and each player has three respawns.
“Black Thursday” refers to April 12, 1951, when American B-29 bombers and their fighter escorts flew toward northwestern North Korea and encountered Soviet MiG-15s. The clash became a major early example of jet combat during the Korean War. In this War Thunder scenario, the American team must protect AI-controlled B-29 bombers as they approach an airfield, while the Soviet team tries to shoot them down.
Vehicles and battle modes
The event uses two Rank V aircraft, with each side receiving a vehicle tied to the historical matchup.
USSR: MiG-15, Rank V
USA: F-86A-5, Rank V
The event offers a focused air battle built around escorting bombers or hunting them down. Players can share their thoughts on the matchup in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, and Instagram.
War Thunder
Developed by Gaijin Entertainment
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armored vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea.
- Genre: Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release: 2013-01-28
- Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
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Age Rating:
PEGI 12 / USK 12 / CERO B / ACB PG / GRAC 12+ / ESRB T
- IGDB Rating: 74.2/100
