War Thunder pre-orders for F/A-18D and Q-5D aircraft begin

Gaijin has started pre-orders for two new aircraft packs in War Thunder. The F/A-18D pack is $79.99 and includes the Rank VIII American F/A-18D, 30 days of premium account, 3000 Golden Eagles, the "Devilish Sting" title, and a "VMFA-232 Red Devils patch" decal. Gaijin says the F/A-18D can carry up to six AIM-120B weapons utilizing active radar homing alongside various laser or satellite-guided precision-guided munitions. The aircraft features moderate acceleration.

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The Q-5D pack is $59.99 and includes the Rank VI Chinese Q-5D, 15 days of premium account, 2000 Golden Eagles, the "Gambling Dragon" title, "The Flight of Dragon" decal, and "White" camouflage. Gaijin says the supersonic Q-5D can carry up to 8 bombs and features 64 flares/chaff and a radar warning receiver. The aircraft has two 23 mm wing root cannons but carries no air-to-air missiles. Gaijin notes that vehicle specifications may change before they are added to the game.