War Thunder’s German H145M Will Pair 8 SPIKE-ER Missiles With 24 FZ275s
The upcoming Rank VII helicopter will bring strong maneuverability, advanced warning systems, and 120 countermeasure charges, but no air-to-air missiles.
War Thunder will add Germany’s H145M as a Rank VII helicopter built around mobility, guided weapons, and quick attacks from unexpected angles. Its planned loadout includes up to eight SPIKE-ER anti-tank missiles and 24 of the new FZ275 small guided missiles.
Gaijin Entertainment detailed the vehicle in an official Steam announcement. The H145M will give Germany an alternative to the more heavily armed Tiger helicopters, although its specifications may change before it is added to the game.
The H145M’s guided weapons
SPIKE-ER missiles will handle the H145M’s anti-tank work. They use fire-and-forget guidance, so pilots will not need to keep illuminating a target after launch. The missiles can also be used against helicopters, giving the aircraft a way to threaten airborne targets despite its lack of dedicated air-to-air missiles.
FZ275 missiles will arrive in two pods of 12, for 24 missiles in total. Each missile uses laser guidance and a shaped-charge warhead, with a launch range of up to 8 km. They are not intended for heavily armored main battle tanks, but they should be useful against light vehicles, anti-aircraft systems, and helicopters. Like the upcoming AW159 Wildcat HMA2, the H145M will use small guided missiles to expand its options against lighter targets.
Machine gun, cannon, and rocket mounts will also support conventional ground attacks. Gaijin describes the helicopter as lightweight, highly responsive, and powered by engines that give it strong performance for its size. That setup favors pilots who can appear, fire, and reposition before ground defenses have much time to react.
Warning systems and countermeasures
The H145M will carry a missile approach warning system with a laser warning receiver, along with radar warning equipment and a thermal imaging sight with high magnification. Its defensive package includes 120 countermeasure charges, giving pilots a large supply for dealing with incoming missiles during extended battles.
There are clear limits to the design. The helicopter will not have air-to-air missiles or built-in forward-firing weapons, so its anti-air options will come from the SPIKE-ER and FZ275 loadouts, plus whichever external gun, cannon, or rocket equipment the pilot selects.
The H145M’s military history
Airbus Helicopters received EASA certification for the military H145M in 2015. The aircraft is based on the civilian EC645 T2, and the first military helicopters reached the Bundeswehr that same year. Germany ordered 15 H145Ms for the 64th Special Operations Helicopter Squadron in Laupheim, which remains the country’s only operator of the type.
The Royal Thai Navy began receiving its H145Ms in 2016. Serbia, Hungary, and Luxembourg have also exported the helicopter, giving the upcoming War Thunder vehicle a service history beyond its German tree placement.
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War Thunder
Developed by Gaijin Entertainment
War Thunder is a free-to-play vehicular combat MMO featuring aircraft, ground vehicles, and naval craft spanning from the early 20th century to the modern era. Players progress through technology trees across multiple nations, unlocking increasingly advanced military vehicles. The game offers three realism tiers for each vehicle type: arcade, realistic, and simulator modes. Originally developed as a flight simulator under the name "World of Planes," the game expanded to include tanks in 2014 and naval forces later, becoming a combined-arms experience. A mobile version was released in 2023.
- Genre Shooter, Simulator, Tactical
- Platforms Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One
- Perspective First person, Third person, Virtual Reality
- Modes Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
- Release January 28, 2013
- Publisher Gaijin Entertainment
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