In the '1.08 - Planes & Ladders' update the US faction receives a new Medium Fighter plane: The Seversky P-35A
The P-35 is the first all-metal fighter featuring a retractable landing gear adopted by the U.S. The P-35A is armed with two .50 caliber machine guns above the engine and backed up by two wing mounted .30 caliber guns.
How do I get one?
In the '1.08 - Planes & Ladders' update this wonderful vehicle will become a part of the ever-expanding arsenal for the US faction! The P-35A unlocks at the Dog Fight Ribbon grade 5, where the Warhawk used to be. The Warhawk is moved to grade 7.
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Isn't it very difficult to fly planes?
In the 1.03 - Wings of War update earlier this year, we introduced two new flight control modes as well as two additional throttle controls making it much easier to get started flying. Take a look at this news-post and video to see more about the new flight controls.
Historical Facts
The P-35A was introduced in 1937 and was designed by the Russian aviation pioneer Alexander P. de Seversky. A total of 196 was produced. It broke the speed record in the thirties - the pilot breaking the record was the inventor Alexander P. de Seversky.