The most critical piece of data for a bomber pilot is knowing how much damage a base can take. Base HP scales depending on the Battle Rating (BR) of the match.
To save you from doing math mid-flight, here is a quick-reference chart for some of the most popular bombers in the game, showing the exact number of drops needed per base.
Below is the standard baseline requirement for destroying a single strategic base in , categorized by Battle Rating and measured in Required TNT Mass (kg) . Base Health by Battle Rating (Air RB Baseline) Battle Rating (BR) Approximate TNT Mass Required (kg) 1.0 – 2.0 ~70 kg to 100 kg 2.3 – 3.3 ~150 kg to 200 kg 3.5 – 4.7 ~300 kg to 400 kg 5.0 – 6.7 ~500 kg to 700 kg 7.0+ (Jets) ~800 kg to 1,000+ kg
Ensure you get the full RP/SL reward for a base kill.
Bookmark this page. Memorize the TNT requirements for your favorite bomber’s battle rating. In two weeks, you will instinctively know: "I need 1,650 kg TNT. My Lancaster carries 14,000 lbs of bombs. That is 6,350 kg TNT, which kills 3.8 bases." war thunder bombing chart free
Usually include visual guides (images showing where to put the reticle). 3. Dedicated Community Sheets (Google Sheets)
| Battle Rating (BR) Range | TNT Equivalent Required per Base (approx.) | | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------- | | 1.0 – 2.7 | 250 – 350 kg | | 3.0 – 4.7 | 400 – 500 kg | | 5.0 – 6.7 | 600 – 750 kg | | 7.0 – 8.7 | 900 – 1100 kg | | 9.0+ (early jets) | 1200 – 1500 kg | | 11.0+ (top tier) | 1500 – 1800 kg (some maps: 2000+ kg) |
Dropping too few bombs leaves a base standing and robs you of a full kill reward. Dropping too many wastes precious firepower that could have been used to secure a second base.
Gaijin Entertainment adjusts bomb damage and base health every few major updates. The best strategy: The most critical piece of data for a
In the B-17, take the 8 x 1000 lb bomb loadout. Each 1000 lb bomb has ~240 kg TNT. 8 x 240 kg = 1,920 kg TNT. That kills the base and damages the next one.
(matches with 4 regenerating bases typically require more explosive tonnage than matches with 3 non-regenerating bases). TNT Equivalent: The Only Metric That Matters
You must drop of those 500 lb bombs to successfully kill one base. Pro Tips for Efficient Bombing Grinding 1. Account for Base Respawn Timers
In War Thunder , bombing is not just “point nose at base and drop.” Factors include: Below is the standard baseline requirement for destroying
Air Realistic Battles (ARB) and Air Arcade Battles (AAB) scale base destruction differently.
Searching "Bombing Chart" on the official forums or Steam Guides will yield user-created infographics.
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