War Thunder’s YP-38 Is 20% Off Through September 21
The second Lockheed P-38 Lightning prototype made its maiden flight on September 17, 1940, and can only be purchased during the limited-time offer.
War Thunder has started a 20% sale for the YP-38, bringing the aircraft to 920 Golden Eagles through September 21 at 09:00 GMT. Players can find it under USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles, and it can only be purchased during the event.
Gaijin Entertainment outlines the promotion in its Steam announcement. The purchase window runs from September 17 at 09:00 GMT to September 21 at 09:00 GMT.
The YP-38’s prototype history
The YP-38 was the second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter, making its maiden flight on September 17, 1940. Only 13 YP-38 aircraft were produced, with the fleet used for testing and training while the aircraft’s key innovations and design features were evaluated.
What the discounted aircraft carries
In battle, the YP-38 can continue flying on a single engine, and its protected pilot is difficult to knock out with small-caliber rounds. Its 37 mm cannon can be difficult to aim, but one hit is usually enough to destroy an enemy aircraft.
The cannon is supported by two 12.7 mm machine guns and two 7.62 mm machine guns. That combination gives the aircraft several ways to pressure targets, although the main cannon remains its most dangerous weapon when a shot connects.
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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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