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| − | '''TailSpin''' was an [[April Fool's Day]] event that took place 1<sup>st</sup> - 5<sup>th</sup> April 2021. The event's planes and art style is inspired by the show "[[wikipedia:TaleSpin#Reception|TaleSpin]]", an old Disney animation series from the 1990s. The event returned from the 10<sup>th</sup> to the 30<sup>th</sup> March 2022 in a similar format. | + | '''TailSpin''' was an [[April Fool's Day]] event taking place 1<sup>st</sup> - 5<sup>th</sup> April 2021. |
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| | {{Youtube|url=Hue4KqeOhlE|size=530px|align=right}} | | {{Youtube|url=Hue4KqeOhlE|size=530px|align=right}} |
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| | == Event introduction == | | == Event introduction == |
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| | War Thunder is preparing to expand its audience and move to a new 4+ age rating. A special "TailSpin" aviation event starts in our game, with a visual style and physics adapted for the widest possible audience. Everyone knows that in April we test new game mechanics and features. This time you have a chance to try the new version of the graphics and physics model, as well as feel what the whole game will be like in the near future! Moreover, changes in the game environment will make an upcoming port of the game to mobile platforms easier. | | War Thunder is preparing to expand its audience and move to a new 4+ age rating. A special "TailSpin" aviation event starts in our game, with a visual style and physics adapted for the widest possible audience. Everyone knows that in April we test new game mechanics and features. This time you have a chance to try the new version of the graphics and physics model, as well as feel what the whole game will be like in the near future! Moreover, changes in the game environment will make an upcoming port of the game to mobile platforms easier. |
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| | == The Vehicles == | | == The Vehicles == |
| | + | Almost all of the vechicles below were inspired or strait up copied from the Disney series "TaleSpin" Which aired in the late 1980s-early 1990s |
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| | === Nimble === | | === Nimble === |
| − | [[File:Nimble Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Nimble''' is the starting vehicle, and considered as the Reserve vehicle given to all players. The Nimble is a biplane hydroplane sporting a dark blue camouflage with yellow stripes along its upper wing and rudder. Unlike the other aircraft in the event, the Nimble is a reference to [[wikipedia:Porco_Rosso|"Porco Rosso"]], an animated film made by Studio Ghibli. In the film, it is flown by Donald Curtis, the main antagonist.
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| − | The Nimble's model reference in War Thunder is based on the [[He 51 B-2/H]] hydroplane.
| + | === Windscreech ''(Based on the [https://talespin.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderyak_Fighter ThunderYak] from "Talespin" exept its designed off of a F2a Buffalo instead of a custom design)'' === |
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| + | === Bumblebee ''(Based on the [https://talespin.fandom.com/wiki/CT-37 CT-37] from "TaleSpin" )'' === |
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| + | === Hornet (Based on [https://talespin.fandom.com/wiki/Don_Karnage Don Karnages] Personal CT-37 Known as the "Tri-Wing Terror") === |
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| − | * 2 x 12.7 mm Attaboy machine guns (425 rpg)
| + | === Red Goose (Based on an Unamed Aircraft Seen in the Show) === |
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| + | === Tornado (Based on the Khan Industries "[https://www.animationsource.org/tssourcepage/images/capesuzette/capesuze7/capesuze7_09.jpg Tiger]" Fighter used to protect Cape Suzette in the Show) === |
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| − | Such an aircraft is given to every new pilot in the Air Pirates. Do you want something more serious? Load the machine gun and shoot down the enemies of the clan!
| + | === Panther (Based on Khan Industries "[https://www.animationsource.org/tssourcepage/aircraft7.htm Panther]" Fighter used in the show) === |
| − | <u>How to get it? Beginner's plane - available for everyone</u>
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| − | === Windscreech === | + | === Sly Duck (Based on the [https://talespin.fandom.com/wiki/Conwing_L-16 Conwing L-16 "Sea Duck"] which is an unarmed aircraft flown by the main characters of the show) === |
| − | [[File:Windscreech Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]] | |
| − | The '''Windscreech''' is the first unlockable plane and the second plane overall given to the player by gaining 10 kills and/or assists in the event. It has two engines, one in the conventional front, and the other placed unconventionally on the tail rudder section, much to the sheer break on safety regulations and logical sense in reality. It is reference to one of the planes found in the "TaleSpin" show, specifically the '''Thunderyak Fighter'''.
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| − | The Windscreech's model reference War Thunder is based on the [[F3F-2|F3F-2]] biplane fighter with the upper wings removed to look like the [[F2A-1|F2A]] [[F2A-3|Buffalo]] fighter. | + | == The Map == |
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| + | == Rewards == |
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| − | '''Weapons'''
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| − | * 2 x 12.7 mm Attaboy machine guns (500 rpg)
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| − | Hmmm, this one is better indeed! The Windscreech is noticeably faster, although it still lacks firepower.
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| − | <u>How to get it? 10 players defeated and assisted.</u>
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| − | === Bumblebee === | |
| − | [[File:Bumblebee Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Bumblebee''' is the second unlockable plane and the third plane overall given to the player by gaining 25 kills and/or assists in the event. It is a nimble fighter that, coupled with its six machine guns, can make short work of the enemy. Its small size and biplane look allows it to keep up with most, if not all fighters as it mows them down with its own guns. The Bumblebee's counterpart in the "TaleSpin" show is the '''CT-37''', also known as the '''Pirate Fighter'''.
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| − | The Bumblebee's model reference in War Thunder is the [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]] light fighter.
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| − | '''Weapons'''
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| − | * 2 x 12.7 mm Attaboy machine guns (250 rpg)
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| − | * 4 x 7.62 mm Valiant machine guns (500 rpg)
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| − | * 2 x Present bombs ([[FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-100]])
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| − | * 6 x Cricket rockets ([[RS-82]])
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| − | The favorite fighter of the Stalinia boar pilots is now in the hands of the Air Pirates. Six machine guns, bombs and rockets are where the fun begins!
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| − | <u>How to get it? 25 players defeated and assisted</u>
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| − | === Hornet ===
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| − | [[File:Hornet Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Hornet''' is the third unlockable plane and the fourth plane overall given to the player by gaining 50 kills and/or assists in the event. It is an upgrade to the [[#Bumblebee|Bumblebee]] whilst still keeping its predecessor's capabilities. Compared to the Bumblebee, the Hornet has eight machine guns and a tri-plane look with red and dark colors. The Hornet is a reference to the '''Tri-Wing Terror''' in the "TaleSpin" show, and is the personal CT-37 of Don Karnage, the main antagonist of the show.
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| − | The Hornet's model reference in War Thunder is the [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]] light fighter.
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| − | '''Weapons'''
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| − | * 2 x 12.7 mm Attaboy machine guns (250 rpg)
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| − | * 6 x 7.62 mm Valiant machine guns (500 rpg)
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| − | * 2 x Present bombs ([[FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-100]])
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| − | * 12 x Cricket rockets ([[RS-82]])
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| − | You can’t have TOO many guns, any pirate would agree! This triplane carries 8 machine guns, as well as bombs and rockets for striking ground targets.
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| − | <u>How to get it? 50 players defeated and assisted</u>
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| − | === Red Goose ===
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| − | [[File:Red Goose Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Red Goose''' is the fourth unlockable plane and the fifth plane overall given to the player by gaining 85 kills and/or assists in the event. Whilst not the first multi engine plane in the list, the Red Goose is the first plane that looks like a conventional Flying Boat. Don't let its appearance fool you however, as it is nimble in a pinch whilst the twin 20 mm Golden Dragon guns strapped under the wings can make short work of enemy aircraft, though it has a short wind up time. The Red Goose may be a reference to the '''Groman Goose''' plane found in "TaleSpin".
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| − | The Red Goose's model reference in War Thunder is the [[MBR-2-M-34]] hydroplane.
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| − | * 2 x 20 mm Golden Dragon cannons (1,050 rpg)
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| − | * 1 x 7.62 mm Valiant machine gun, nose turret (1,250 rpg)
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| − | * 1 x 7.62 mm Valiant machine gun, dorsal turret (1,250 rpg)
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| − | This is a real flying fortress with defensive turrets and the most powerful six-barreled Golden Dragon cannons.
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| − | <u>How to get it? 85 players defeated and assisted</u>
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| − | === Tornado ===
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| − | [[File:Tornado Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Tornado''' is the fifth unlockable plane and the sixth plane overall given to the player by gaining 130 kills and/or assists in the event. The Tornado plays differently to the previous fighters as it cannot turn fast enough to keep up with the previous aircraft, except for the [[#Red Goose|Red Goose]]. The Tornado is a reference to the '''Tiger''' plane found in "TaleSpin".
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| − | The Tornado's model reference in War Thunder is the [[P-47 (Family)|P-47D]] fighter.
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| − | * 2 x 20 mm Argument cannons (425 rpg)
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| − | The Tornado fighter is a status aircraft of the Air Pirate elite. Excellent speed and new rapid-fire autocannons for the best pilots in the Republic.
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| − | <u>How to get it? 130 players defeated and assisted</u>
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| − | === Panthera ===
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| − | [[File:Panther Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Panthera''' is the sixth unlockable plane and the seventh plane overall given to the player by gaining 185 kills and/or assists in the event. The Panthera's playstyle is similar to the [[#Tornado|Tornado]] before it. Whilst its speed is sufficient, its turn rate is somewhat lacking, necessitating for players to utilize boom and zoom tactics on opponents. The Panthera is a reference to Shere Khan's personal elite squadron's '''Khan Fighter''' in the "TaleSpin" show.
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| − | The Panthera, while being a unique model, has a mixture of Soviet aircraft looks, specifically from the [[MiG-3 (Family)|MiG-3]] fighters and its successors.
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| − | These fighters are one-off assembled for the leaders of the clans of the Republic. It is the Panthera fighter that leads the squadrons of air corsairs into battle. The best engines and weapons make this aircraft the most advanced fighter ever to take to the skies.
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| − | === Sly Duck ===
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| − | [[File:Sly Duck Stat Card image.png|left|300px|frame]]
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| − | The '''Sly Duck''' is the last and final plane given to players who have gained 250 kills and/or assists in the event. The Sly Duck has a formidable array of weapons that it can use to attack and defend itself from its enemies. Its dorsal turret is usually sufficient to deter attackers from attacking it from any angle at the top whilst its offensive guns make short work of the enemy in front of it. Its massive bulk is also capable of shrugging damages that would break other planes easily. The Sly Duck is a reference to the '''Conwing L-16''', specifically the '''Sea Duck''' owned by main character Baloo in the "TaleSpin" show.
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| − | * 2 x 20 mm Argument cannons (500 rpg)
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| − | * 4 x 7.62 mm Valiant machine guns (530 rpg)
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| − | Smuggling is the main source of income for the Republic, so the smugglers' workhorse must be ready to stand up against raiders. This peaceful-looking seaplane is armed with 20mm autocannons, heavy machine guns and superb turrets!
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| − | == The Map ==
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| − | == External links ==
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| | * [[wt:en/news/7112-event-tailspin-a-new-milestone-in-the-development-of-the-game-en|[Event] “TailSpin” - a new milestone in the development of the game!]] | | * [[wt:en/news/7112-event-tailspin-a-new-milestone-in-the-development-of-the-game-en|[Event] “TailSpin” - a new milestone in the development of the game!]] |
| − | * [[wt:en/news/7582-event-the-tailspin-is-back-en|[Event] The “TailSpin” is back!]]
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| − | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090129171346/http://talespinsourcepage.i8.com/aircraft.htm The "TaleSpin" Source Page - Aircraft]
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| | [[Category:April fool's day]] | | [[Category:April fool's day]] |
| | [[Category:Events]] | | [[Category:Events]] |
