Blue Tail: Start Your Engines!

Pilots!

Update 2.1.35 introduced the brand-new  Grumman F9F-5 Panther.

This formidable Tier IX multirole fighter is capable of engaging enemies at range and outshooting nearly any opponent of its class. Its battery of four nose-mounted Colt Mk 12 autocannons provides devastating firepower at medium and close ranges, making the Panther extremely dangerous in direct engagements. And it has ground-pounding capabilities to boot: six late-model HVAR rockets and two 500-pound bombs that pack a serious punch! Its airframe is on par with the armament. The Panther is highly durable, resistant to critical damage, and surprisingly maneuverable. Its main weakness is its engine, an early jet design that is capable of rather average speed and thrust characteristics, which may make hit-and-run attacks difficult. But who cares about that if you can just weather the storm of a blistering dogfight?

To add this airplane to your collection, you will need to complete missions from our special operation order. You'll find the operation order in event supply crates, which can be purchased for 1,000 or obtained by completing personal missions during the active phases of the Blue Tail event.

A chain of 35 missions awaits you. Upon completing them, you'll receive the new  Grumman F9F-5 Panther aircraft and other valuable rewards!

Missions	Conditions	Rewards
Mission 1	Win 1 battle	1 day of Premium Account
Mission 2	Deal 800,000 HP of damage to ground targets in any number of battles	40 Airframe Elements
Mission 3	Deal 70,000 HP of damage to aerial targets in any number of battles	10 Fire Extinguishing System (Period III)
Mission 4	Earn 5,000 capture points in any number of battles	1 Standard Supply Crate
Mission 5	Receive the  Avalanche achievement	5 Intensive Training: +300% to crew XP for 2 hours
Mission 6	Destroy 80 aerial targets in any number of battles	40 Mechanical Parts
Mission 7	Earn 4,500 capture points for destroying ground targets in any number of battles	10 Heavy Warhead (Period III)
Mission 8	Receive the Rocketeer honorary rank	10 Anti-Oxidizing Additive (Period III)
Mission 9	Destroy 200 sections of ground targets in any number of battles	1 Common Supply Crate
Mission 10	Receive the Akamatsu Medal	5 Procurement System Improvement: +100% to credits for 2 hours
Mission 11	Destroy 50 air defense aircraft in any number of battles	10 CO2 Inerting System (Period III)
Mission 12	Participate in capturing 30 sectors in any number of battles	30 Weapon Parts
Mission 13	Receive the Flying Warrior Badge	10 Emergency Medical Kit (Period III)
Mission 14	Destroy 6 enemy aircraft while defending sectors in a single battle	1 Common Supply Crate
Mission 15	Receive the  Flying Raider badge	5 Air Reconnaissance: +300% to Free XP for 2 hours
Mission 16	Destroy 30 enemy attack aircraft in any number of battles	10 Emergency Engine Restart System (Period III)
Mission 17	Earn 120,000 personal points in any number of battles	30 Flight Instruments
Mission 18	Receive the  Conqueror award	1 Advanced Aerodynamic Pylons (Period III)
Mission 19	Destroy 30 armored sections of ground targets in a single battle	1 Steel Supply Crate
Mission 20	Receive the Thunder award	5 Upgrade Implementation: +100% to aircraft XP for 2 hours
Mission 21	Destroy 40 enemy multirole fighters in any number of battles	10 Improved Mixture Control (Period III)
Mission 22	Earn 10,000 capture points in any number of battles	15 Heat-Resistant Parts
Mission 23	Receive the Destroyer award	1 Advanced Long Gun Barrels (Period III)
Mission 24	Destroy 4 enemy heavy fighters in a single battle	1 Steel Supply Crate
Mission 25	Receive the Guardian award	3 Procurement System Improvement: +100% to credits for 4 hours
Mission 26	Destroy 40 enemy fighters in any number of battles	10 Backup Pneumatic Control Assist (Period III)
Mission 27	Destroy 5 enemy aircraft while attacking sectors in a single battle	5 Radio Electronics
Mission 28	Receive the  Winged Legend award	1 Advanced G-Suit (Period III)
Mission 29	Earn 5,000 personal points for destroying ground targets in a single battle	1 Steel Supply Crate
Mission 30	Receive the Lambert Medal	Pilot trained to 100% with 6 free skill points
Mission 31	Destroy 40 enemy heavy fighters in any number of battles	10 Emergency Engine Cooling (Period III)
Mission 32	Destroy 4 aerial targets with a gunner in a single battle	15 Fragmentation Ammunition (Period III)
Mission 33	Receive the Ace award	1 Advanced Lightweight Power Unit (Period III)
Mission 34	Destroy 6 enemy fighters in a single battle	1 Steel Supply Crate
Mission 35	Receive the Kozhedub Medal	Grumman F9F-5 Panther Hangar slot Pilot trained to 100% decoration set (paint scheme, nose art, emblem) 3 Upgrade Implementation: +150% to aircraft XP for 2 hours  Marathon Runner achievement  Apex Predator achievement

Get airborne!