2025-11-12 12:00:00

Blue Tail: Start Your Engines!

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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.

These supply crates will be available for purchase from November 13 at 12:20 CET to December 12 at 12:20 CET (UTC+1).

You can activate your operation order until December 12 at 12:20 CET (UTC+1).

Missions within the operation order can be executed until December 14 at 12:20 CET (UTC+1). Please note that the operation order cannot be reactivated after December 12 at 12:20 CET (UTC+1).

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

Note:

  • You can skip several missions or the whole chain by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.
  • Those who fail to fulfill the operation order within the allocated time will be able to reactivate it for Tokens without losing their mission progress.
  • Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.
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!

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