Since picking the best plane for you from the vast number of planes in War Thunder is really a big deal, we are here with the tier list of the planes available on War Thunder sorted from the best to worst. War Thunder’s aviation takes minutes to learn but a long time to master it. Flying in the sky with War Thunder jets may be a terrifying experience when you start with the game, but once you master it, you’re one of the bosses in the largest free-to-play multiplayer game War Thunder’s Aviation.
However, War Thunder would not be regarded as an amazing simulation of an all-out war if dogfighting or aerial forces were not added to this game. Some gamers are drawn to speedy jets that flit through the skies, their aerobatic performance featherlight but their firepower solid. Others will be enamored with bombers’ unique explosive capability, causing chaos on the ground forces which lie unprotected below.
Since there are a variety of playable planes and jets in War Thunder, not all of them are ideal for winning. A player should pick a plane that is suitable for the country they are going to attack and the player should make sure that they pick the best one from this tier list will help them to do that easily.
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War Thunder Planes Tier List
We have given the best and fastest planes and jets that you can fly in this game. Some planes and jets in this tier have flares that help to evade the enemies’ missiles.
War Thunder Tier S Planes
MiG-23M
MiG-23M is a Soviet jet fighter [Rank VII] with a battle rating of AB – 11.0, RB – 11.0, and SB – 11.0. It can reach up to a speed of 2.380 KM/H. This speed allows you to easily outrun your opponents. This jet is armed with R-60M AAMs.
F-14A
F-14A is among the most popular American naval fighter jets [Rank VII] with a battle rating of 0f AB – 11.3, RB – 11.3, and SB – 11.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 2221 km/h. It is armed with OP M61 for maximum destruction.
F-4J Phantom II
F-4J Phantom II is an American fighter jet [Rank VII] with a battle rating of AB – 11.0, RB – 11.0, and SB – 11.3. This jet is armed with AIM-7F and AIM-9G missiles that can help the player cause tremendous destruction out on the ground.
MiG-21F-13
The MiG-21F-13 is a soviet jet fighter [Rank VI] with a battle rating of AB – 8.7, RB – 9.3, and SB – 9.7. It can reach up to 2,240 Km/h that can withstand heavy g-force.
F-4C Phantom II
The F-4C Phantom II is an American jet fighter [Rank VI] with a battle rating of AB – 10.7, RB – 10.0, and SB – 10.7. I can reach up to a speed of 2,288 Km/h. It has multiple payload options and is armed with air-to-air missiles to cause heavy destruction.
War Thunder Tier A Planes
Ho 229 V3
Ho 229 V3 is a unique-looking german jet fighter [Rank V] with a battle rating of AB – 6.7, RB – 7.0, and SB – 7.7. The drawback with this jet is it can only reach up to a speed of 990 Km/H. But still, it has got enough ammunition to wipe out the enemies’ hideouts.
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MiG-17
Mig-17 is a Soviet jet fighter [Rank V] with a battle rating of AB – 9.0, RB – 9.0, and SB – 9.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 1,114 km/h. This flight is called by different names in different countries. For example, Fresco, Czechoslovak S-104, etc.
F-86F-25 Sabre
The F-86F-25 Sabre is an American jet fighter [Rank V] with a battle rating of AB – 7.7, RB – 8.7, and SB – 8.7. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h. This is one of the jets that have great precise aiming.
Fw 190 D-12
The Fw 190 D-12 is a German fighter plane [Rank IV] with a battle rating of AB – 6.0, RB – 5.0, and SB – 5.7. The maximum speed for this plane is very low, i.e., 725 km/h but has a maximum altitude of 12000 m and can carry a payload of up to 500kgs.
La-9
The La-9 is a Soviet fighter plane [Rank IV] with a battle rating of AB – 6.0, RB – 6.0, and SB – 6.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 690 km/h. It has all its power mounted on its notes which makes it easy for the player to aim at.
Tempest Mk II
The Tempest Mk II is a British fighter plane [Rank IV] with a battle rating of AB – 6.3, RB – 6.3, and SB – 6.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 723 km/h. This plane performs its best of flown under 3000 meters.
War Thunder Tier B Planes
Yak-3
The Yak-3 is a Soviet fighter plane [Rank 3] with a battle rating of AB – 4.0, RB – 4.3, and SB – 4.7. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 650 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 10400 m. Highly ideal for destroying spitfires.
Spitfire Mk IIb
The Spitfire Mk IIb is a British fighter plane [Rank II] with a battle rating of AB – 3.7, RB – 3.7, and SB – 3.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 571 km/h. This plane is famous for it’s stupendous ammunition and burst shots which will wipe the enemies off.
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Fw 190 A-5
The Fw 190 A-5 is a german fighter plane [Rank III] with a battle rating of AB – 5.3, RB – 4.7, and SB – 4.7. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 660 Km/h. This plane is famous for its ability to easily ascend to heights and dive down perfectly.
War Thunder Tier C Planes
Fw 190 A-1
The Fw 190 A-1 is a German fighter plane [Rank II] with a battle rating of AB – 3.7, RB – 3.0, and SB – 3.3. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 652 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 13228 m.
I-16 type 27
The I-16 type 27 is a Soviet fighter plane [Rank II] with a battle rating of AB – 3.7, RB – 3.0, and SB – 3.3. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 463 km/h. It can outperform some of the most feared German planes in Rank II.
War Thunder Tier D Planes
Sea Gladiator Mk I
The Sea Gladiator Mk I is a British naval fighter [Rank I] with a battle rating of AB – 1.0, RB – 1.0, and SB – 1.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 414km/h and a maximum altitude of 10,211 m. This plane is flexible and fun to fly but is one of the weakest planes in the game.
Bf 109 E-1
The Bf 109 E-1 is a German fighter plane [Rank I] with a battle rating of AB – 2.3, RB – 2.3, and SB – 2.3. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 570 km/h and a maximum altitude of 10,000 m. You can also convert this plane into a bomber plane. Pick this plane only if you are a beginner.
Ki-27 otsu
The Ki-27 otsu is a Japanese fighter plane with a battle rating of AB – 1.3, RB – 1.3, and SB – 2.0. It can reach up to a maximum speed of 495 km/h and a maximum altitude of 8500 m. This plane is a good choice for beginners to learn to fly.
Conclusion
This brings us to the end of this War Thunder planes tier list. Please note that this is a custom tier list intends to help beginners and mid-level players for the game. We will keep adding more planes to the tier list once they are available in the game.