Bombers and heavier fighters and attackers will be unlocked later and must employ a different play style and are not recommended for new players from the start. They will teach controls and how the basic mechanics work. Regarding the type of plane to fly in your first match, basic fighters automatically unlocked for all countries will be best. A group like this can also be very dangerous to solo planes or even a group of 2-3 enemy planes. Flying together, in a group of 3-5 for example, will make it extremely difficult for enemy fighter or attacker planes to be offensive. When the battlefields are open, clear spaces the idea of safety in numbers will prove wise. The best tip for new players about to play their first match is to always stay near team mates. A feel for types of planes and their unique offensive and defensive capabilities as well as movement and tactics will come after many battles with many different planes from different countries in varying situations and environments. The first few matches against real players will be difficult and new players will often find it hard to keep strategy in mind when pure survival or controls are a more significant challenge. This starter guide helps new players understand the basic tactics involved in War Thunder's complex dogfights, the complicated research and modification system of individual planes and types of game modes and planes.

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