SEAD: Asymmetrical Battle Returns!
The asymmetrical 'Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses' event returns from Oct 16-19, featuring F-4E and AH-1F strikes against AI-controlled S-75 SAM positions.
Key Changes
- 1New asymmetrical SEAD event mode available from Oct 16th to Oct 19th
- 2Attackers use F-4E and AH-1F to destroy AI-controlled S-75 SAM sites
- 3Defenders use MiG-21bis to protect strategic air defense positions
- 4Map markers and enemy icons are disabled for increased realism
- 5Silver Lion spawn costs are refunded for surviving aircraft or safe exits
- 6Anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) are explicitly disabled for this event
- 7Players must have at least one Rank V aircraft to participate
All Changes
🎮Game Modes(6)
- newSuppression of Enemy Air Defenses: New asymmetrical 'Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses' event added to the Events & Tournaments menu.
- changeAttacking Team: Attackers must destroy all AI-controlled S-75 SAM positions to win.
- changeDefending Team: Defenders must protect S-75 positions from destruction to win.
- changeMap Markers: Enemy icons and markers are disabled on the map, except for spawn point protection.
- changeRespawns: Each player is granted 3 respawns per match.
- changeEvent Access: Participation is restricted to players owning at least one Rank V or higher aircraft.
✈️Vehicles & AI(6)
- changeF-4E Phantom II: F-4E Phantom II assigned to the attacking team with rockets, bombs, and air-to-air missiles.
- changeAH-1F: AH-1F helicopter assigned to the attacking team with ATGMs and rockets.
- changeMiG-21bis: MiG-21bis assigned to the defending team with air-to-air missiles.
- newS-75 SAM: AI-controlled S-75 surface-to-air missile systems added as primary objectives.
- newZSU-23-4 Shilka: AI-controlled ZSU-23-4 Shilka anti-air vehicles added to defend SAM positions.
- removeAnti-radiation missiles: Anti-radiation missiles (ARMs) are disabled for all vehicles in this event mode.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(3)
- newSafe Exit Zones: Safe exit zones implemented, becoming active once specific weapon types are expended.
- newSpawn Cost Refund: Silver Lion spawn costs are refunded if the aircraft is not destroyed or exits via safe zones.
- changeVehicle Assignment: Event vehicles are automatically assigned to players and do not require purchase.
💰Rewards(1)
- changeEvent Rewards: Players can earn standard Research Points and Silver Lions through event participation.
Summary
War Thunder introduces a limited-time asymmetrical event titled 'Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses' (SEAD), running from October 16th to October 19th. The mode pits an attacking team of aircraft and helicopters against a defending team tasked with protecting Soviet S-75 SAM sites and ZSU-23-4 Shilka anti-air vehicles.
Event Mechanics
Players must navigate without map markers, relying on aircraft systems and visual identification. The event features a unique economy system where spawn costs in Silver Lions are refunded based on the aircraft's condition upon mission end or via safe exit zones. Participation requires at least one Rank V aircraft in the player's hangar, though event vehicles are automatically provided.