Squadron Vehicles: Mosquito B Mk XVI — The Cookie Monster! 

Today, we welcome the long awaited bomber variant of the famous Mosquito, coming in the Spearhead major update! 

Vehicle History

Before later fame as a Fighter Bomber, among other successful variants, the Mosquito started life as a high speed bomber design. This was a novel concept at a time, since most bombers were slow and cumbersome. The Mosquito bomber variants were an entirely unarmed (offensively) fast bomber, with speed being its main weapon. Taking flight in November 1940, the prototype Mosquito utilized the powerful Rolls Royce Merlin engines, coupled with a lightweight wooden construction, earning itself the nickname of “Wooden Wonder”. The earlier B Mk IV bomber would enter service from 1941.

The later B Mk XVI incorporated multiple improvements. Most notably, two-stage Merlin powerplants and a pressurised cockpit suitable for higher altitude use, where the Mosquito’s speed came to be most useful. The B Mk XVI also featured the larger bulbus bomb bay, allowing the carry of the famous 4000 lb “Blockbuster” or “Cookie” bomb as it was also known, one of the largest bombs in RAF inventory. 

Introducing the Mosquito B Mk XVI!

It’s been a long time coming! Today we are excited to introduce the Mosquito B Mk XVI, the bomber variant of the well known Mosquito family to War Thunder. Many of you have requested this particular variant, and for good reason! Let’s meet the high speed cookie delivery bomber and see what it has to offer in battle.

The Mosquito B Mk XVI is fitted with a pair of supercharged two-stage Rolls Royce Merlin 70 series engines, with much better characteristics than the current Mosquitos offer, providing this version with an excellent top speed and rate of climb, enabling superior high altitude engine performance. This will be vital to success with the XVI, as speed is your only defensive option. This version features a clear nose for the bomb aimer, meaning all of the offensive armament is not present on this version of the aircraft. 

No guns? No problem! This Mossie has an ace card: a big bomb! The Mosquito B Mk XVI features an enlarged bomb bay, enabling it to house the famous H.C 4000 lb Blockbuster bomb (or “Cookie” bomb, hence the dev blog title) which you can already find in game on the Wellingtons, Lancasters and Lincoln. On these slow and heavy bombers, you’ll find yourself a much easier target, while the Mosquito can sweep in and deliver its payload much quicker and precisely, with enough speed to get you out of danger too! This makes this variant the perfect companion to your ground forces lineup, being ideal for Close Air Support. You get a cookie! You get a cookie! Everyone gets a cookie! In addition to the cookie bomb, you’ll be able to use conventional and AP bombs up to 500 lb, as well as RP-3 rockets and 1,000 lb Uncle Tom rockets.

The Mosquito B Mk XVI will be joining the game as a Squadron Vehicle, due its niche but fun role in the game. This will offer an alternative to the already vast selection of British bombers and attackers found throughout War Thunder and provide Great Britain with a new lower ranking squadron vehicle option to choose from besides the Firecrest. As with all other squadron vehicles, it can be earned through accruing squadron activity points or it can be purchased with Golden Eagles outright.

That’s all for now, you’ll be able to take to the skies in the Mosquito B Mk XVI in the Spearhead major update! Stay tuned to the news for more information on what else you can find. Until then happy battles, people.

Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.