The Italian aviation branch in War Thunder is versatile because it has good planes at all ranks. But their best vehicles are fighters and attack aircraft. Ninety-two pieces of equipment are available, so it can be challenging to figure it out.
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In this article, let’s take a look at Italy’s best airplanes in War Thunder at every rank in 2024.
Tier I – B.R.20M M1
The FIAT B.R.20M M1 is an Italian bomber with high speed and engine power. Thanks to this, it can quickly reach enemy ground vehicles, bases, or airfields, reducing the risk of falling victim to enemy interceptors. For defense against them, it has two turrets and one 12.7 mm machine gun with a high rate of fire.
Another advantage of the model is the ability to carry 800-kilogram bombs that can quickly destroy the enemy base.
Tier II – C. 202
The C.202 is a fast attack aircraft with high maneuverability. It gains speed quickly and loses it slowly on turns. It also handles well at almost any altitude up to 5000 meters. Sturdy flaps protect it from bombers’ machine guns, allowing it to pursue the enemy longer. The model’s disadvantage is its weak directional armament. However, this is compensated by excellent speed and maneuverability, allowing long pursuits of the enemy without taking damage.
Tier III – Re.2001 CN
The Re.2001 is a single-engine Tier 3 fighter that outperforms many of its counterparts in speed and engine power. Unlike Italian equipment from Tier II, the Re.2001 has powerful 20mm air cannons. They effectively deal with any aircraft, from small fighters to heavy bombers, already found at this rank. Suspended bombs allow you to destroy enemy equipment with pinpoint strikes.
Tier IV – G.56
The G.56 is another fighter with the following advantages:
- Accurate and powerful directional armament;
- A powerful engine that is stable at any altitude;
- One of the best maneuverability in rank 4;
- Great combat safety.
The only serious disadvantage is the speed, which is inferior to that of other aircraft of this class. To play on G.56, you maneuver around a slow enemy, making pinpoint strikes with powerful machine guns. Also, repairing this model is expensive for this level.
Tier V – CL-13 Mk.4
The CL-13 Mk.4 has a powerful outboard and medium-course armament. The first factor makes the interceptor an excellent choice for destroying ground targets. The second will allow the aircraft to fight back any enemy if used correctly. This is provided by good maneuverability and high speed, with little loss of it on turns.
Controllability makes the CL-13 Mk.4 the best choice for beginners.
Tier VI – F-104G
The Lockheed F-104G Starfighter has several advantages:
- Better directional armament per rank;
- Has guided air-to-air missiles;
- Low-speed loss on turns;
- Has LTC/DO for defense against enemy missiles.
This makes the F-104G the best choice for battles with aerial targets. The player will quickly destroy them thanks to powerful, accurate missiles and machine guns. But this model is not suitable against ground opponents—it has no airborne severe weapons. Also, the interceptor’s maneuverability is not high, so you need to act carefully.
Tier VII – F-104S.ASA
The F-104ASA is a modified version of the aircraft from the previous rank. At the same time, it is more versatile. Machine guns and high-damage air-to-air missiles are available to the player. Shells from 250 to 3000 pounds are available for hitting ground targets. At the same time, the interceptor has a huge maximum speed, which it quickly gains and slowly loses when turning.
But its maneuverability is low, making it vulnerable to air-to-air missile strikes.
Tier VIII – Tornado ADV
The Tornado ADV is the best Italian fighter interceptor of the 8th rank. It is versatile because it carries powerful missiles, directional weapons, and suspended bombs for strikes against ground targets. It has high accuracy, but speed and maneuverability are inferior to other countries’ equipment. Therefore, the Tornado ADV best supports allies without resorting to aggressive gameplay. The fighter’s high power allows it to carry heavy bombs, which makes it possible to attack enemy equipment or infrastructure effectively.
