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Pilots!
Update 2.1.24 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft:
Martin-Baker MB 5 was the ultimate result of a programme ordered by the British Air Ministry to develop a replacement fighter for the Spitfire and Hurricane. It was expected to be capable of flying faster than 400 miles per hour and be well armed to serve in a variety of combat roles. Designed from the ground up, the MB 5 featured a new Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, a contra-rotating propeller scheme, and four wing-mounted 20-mm Hispano autocannons. The prototype was built in 1944 and was considered to be superior to Supermarine Spitfire by its test pilots. Unfortunately, it was not ready for mass production quickly enough before the Air Ministry's focus shifted towards jet-powered aircraft, and eventually the project was abandoned.
In World of Warplanes, Martin-Baker MB 5 is a fast and maneuverable fighter with a characteristically easy to use medium-range autocannon armament. It has a significant speed advantage over its Spitfire counterparts at Tier VII, which allows it to dictate the terms of engagement to a wider score of enemies. Its autocannons remain characteristically comfortable to use in close-range dogfights and medium-range combat, boasting good damage, range, rate of fire, and accuracy. However, the Martin-Baker MB 5 will require a bit more care and piloting skill from the player to fully reveal its combat potential, as, being a prototype, it is more prone to critical damage and fires.
To earn this warplane, you'll need to participate in the upcoming game event.
Added a new supply crate that will become available at a future date.
Added a new achievement that can be earned in the upcoming game event.
Added new emblems dedicated to the upcoming game event, Wright Brothers Day 2023 and Halloween.
Added Korean text localization to the game client.
