Gift, also known as Pack or Bundle, aircraft are vehicles in the game that are unable to be purchased straight from the game's interface, requiring it to either be purchased from the Gaijin Store, given out during events or in promotions.
The vehicles considered gift and their obtainable methods are:
USA
- A-1H — It was introduced during Update "Fire and Ice" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season IX, "Smell of Victory". It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- A-6E TRAM — It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store.
- A-7K — It was introduced during Update "Sky Guardians" as a reward for the 2023 Repair Factory event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- A-10A — It was introduced in Update "Wind of Change" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store.
- A-26C-45 — Obtainable as a reward for purchasing an MSI notebook computer, or as a reward during two 2013 contests and a 2016 Facebook contest. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- A-26C-45DT — PlayStation 4 exclusive when an aircraft bundle is purchased.
- AU-1 — It was introduced during Update 1.97 "Viking Fury" as a reward for the 2020 "Space Race" event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- AV-8A — It was introduced in Update "New Power" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store.
- Bong's P-38J-15 — Obtained during the 2016 "Chronicles of World War II" after completing 22 "Aircraft Tasks". It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Bostwick's P-47M-1-RE — It was introduced during Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory", purchasable as a 2015 Weapons of Victory pack and later as a 2019 Black Friday Sale pack. It was discontinued in the store after the 2020 May Sale, but has since been made available either for purchase in the store or in-game with Golden Eagles
for specific US mini-events. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- F-4S Phantom II — It was introduced in Update "Sky Guardians" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store.
- F-5A — It was introduced during Update "Direct Hit" as a reward for the 2021 Export Order event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- F-5C — It was introduced in Update "Red Skies" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store.
- F-86F-35 — It was introduced in Update 1.85 "Supersonic" and is purchasable as a premium pack in the Gaijin store. It was removed after War Thunder's 9th Anniversary sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- F2G-1 — It was introduced during Update "New Power" as a reward for the Battle Pass: Season I, 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- F4D-1 — It was introduced during Update "Danger Zone" as a reward for the 2022 Summer Quest event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- F4U-4B VMF-214 — Obtainable as an Xbox exclusive vehicle by purchasing the F4U-4B Corsair pack on the Microsoft Store.
- F7F-3 — It was introduced during Update 1.61 "Road to Glory" in the Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event of 2016. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- F11F-1 — Vehicle introduced during Update "Starfighters", obtainable as a reward for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- FJ-4B VMF-232 — It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as the main reward for the 2018 Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Kingcobra (USA) — It was introduced Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm" during the "Flying Serpent, Crouching Tiger" event spanning between 31 March to 03 April 2018. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE — This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.83 "Masters of the Sea" but has only been made available for purchase in-game (
) for specific Polish related mini-events and is currently unobtainable.
- MQ-1 — Introduced in Update "Drone Age". This vehicle is unobtainable.
- P-26A-34 — Obtainable once in the 2014 Thanksgiving sale as a reward for buying two discounted packs, the second in the 2015 US Independence Day event as a prize in a tournament. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- P-36C (TheRussianBadger) — It was introduced during Update "Sky Guardians" as part of a bundle that can be obtained by using an affiliate link of the YouTuber TheRussianBadger.
- P-38K — It was introduced during Update 1.53 "Firestorm" when it became available as part of a Christmas Sale Bundle in 2015. It has since been made available for various sales and Allied themed events, but is currently unobtainable.
- P-40C — It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance" and obtainable during the 2017 "Festive Quest" event. It was also obtainable in the Warbond shop during the 2021 Battle Pass Season I as a random prize from the Battle trophy (Gift vehicle chest). It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- P-40E-1 TD — It was introduced during Update "New Power" as a reward for watching War Thunder streams on Twitch.tv along with a unique skin for the vehicle. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- P-43A-1 — It was introduced during Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" in the Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event of 2017. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- P-51A — Obtainable through the 2015 Thunder League tournament through completing 5 Sky Challenges or by the stream giveaways. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- P-51D-10 — It was introduced during Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory" and purchasable as a 2015 Weapons of Victory pack that was removed during Update 1.57 "Battle March". It has since been made available for various sales, in game for
and Allied themed events, but is currently unobtainable.
- P-51D-20-NA — Obtainable by purchasing the Mustang Pack.
- P-59A — Obtainable as a reward in the Summer 2019 Operation H.E.A.T event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- P-61A-1 — It was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March" as a purchasable premium. It was removed after the July 2021 Economy Update. It has periodically been made available in the store as part of the Black Friday pack. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- PBM-3 "Mariner" — It was introduced during Update 1.85 "Supersonic" and was obtainable as reward for the 2019 Sea Voyage event. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- PV-2D — It was introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault", during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards. It was later obtainable at the end of the 2019 Operation "Shipyard" by buying a "Shipyard" trophy. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Rasmussen's P-36A — Used to be obtained through the Pacific Advanced Pack DLC pack as an exclusive bonus if purchased through Steam. Currently can be purchased in the US Beginner's Pack.
- SOC-1 — Introduced in Update "Winged Lions" as a ship-launched aircraft. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- XF5F — Obtainable during several events in 2014, 2016 and 2017. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- XP-38G — Originally purchasable in the Gaijin Store in the USA Pacific Campaign (1941-1942) pack. Removed during Update "Raining Fire" and replaced by the YP-38. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- YP-38 — Introduced during Update "Raining Fire" and replaced the XP-38G as part of the USA Pacific Campaign (1941-1942) (YP-38) pack. It was removed from the store at the end of the 2023 Summer sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
Germany
Soviet Union
- Be-6 — Introduced during Update 1.71 "New E.R.A". It was discontinued after the 2018 Victory Day sales. Now purchasable in-game for Golden Eagles
.
- BI — Introduced during Update "Starfighters" and was obtainable as a reward during the 2020 Wargame "Strategist' crafting event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Dolgushin's La-7 — Introduced during Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory" and purchasable as a Weapons of Victory pack. It has since been made available for various sales and Allied themed events, but is currently unobtainable.
- Fw 190 D-9 (USSR) — It was introduced in Update 1.37 as a purchasable premium . It was removed after the 9th Anniversary Sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Golovachev's Yak-9M — Introduced during Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory" and purchasable as a Weapons of Victory pack. It has since been made available for various sales and Allied themed events, but is currently unobtainable.
- I-29 — Introduced during Update 1.73 "Vive la France" as part of a vehicle giveaway on War Thunder's 5th anniversary. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- I-180S — Was obtainable as the initial reward during the Battlefield Engineer event of 2019. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- I-301 — Introduced during Update 1.43 as part of a giveaway in the 2014 Winter Holiday event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- IL-2 M-82 — Introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for World War Mode Season 3: Road to the West. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- IL-2M "Avenger" — Was purchasable during some special events from the Gaijin Store. It has been temporarily made available for purchase in-game with
during certain USSR related mini-events, but is currently unobtainable.
- ITP (M-1) — Introduced during Update "Hot Tracks" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season II, "Steel Centurion". It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- KOR-1 — Introduced in Update "Winged Lions" as a ship-launched aircraft. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- La-11 — Introduced as a premium pack in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai", it was removed from the store after the 2018 Summer sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- La-174 — A rare jet fighter that has only been obtainable during a 2014 and 2017 mini-event commemorating Semyon Lavochkin's birthday on September 11. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- LaGG-3-4 — Introduced with the Open Beta Test, it is not obtainable, only given to developers and people who have contributed to the game in a large manner.
- LaGG-3-23 — Was given as one of the presents on 2014 War Thunder's Anniversary. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- LaGG-3-34 — Is purchasable during some special events from the Gaijin Store. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- MBR-2-M-34 — Introduced during Update 1.57 "Battle March" and was obtainable during the 2016 Chronicles of World War II event after completing 15 "Aircraft Tasks". It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- MiG-15bis ISH — Introduced as a premium pack in the Gaijin store in Update 1.85 "Supersonic", it was removed from sale after the 2019 Birthday sale. The MiG-15bis ISH has been since made available for purchase in-game (
) during the 2021 Day of the Russian Aerospace Forces mini-event. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- MiG-17AS — Introduced as a purchasable pack during Update 1.91 "Night Vision". It was removed from the store at the end of the 2022 May Sale. It has been temporarily made available for purchase in-game with
during certain mini-events, but is currently unobtainable.
- MiG-21PFM — Introduced during Update "Hot Tracks" as a reward for the 2020 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R. event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- MiG-23ML — Introduced in Update "Apex Predators" as a purchasable pack in the Gaijin Store.
- Orion — Introduced in Update "Drone Age". This vehicle is unobtainable.
- P-39Q-15 (USSR) — It was obtained for free by players participating in the Alpha testing for Airplanes for a year or more. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- P-63A-10 (USSR) — Introduced in Update 1.41 as one of the 2014 Summertime Madness rewards. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- P-63C-5 (USSR) — Reward for completing the "Christmas/New Year" quests in the Winter Holiday marathon. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Pe-2-205 — It was made available for purchase in the store as a Peshka starter kit since 28 September 2012 and was taken off the Gaijin store after the Clearance sale in November 2016. It has been temporarily made available for purchase in-game with
during certain USSR related mini-events, but is currently unobtainable.
- Po-2 — Originally in the game as part of the researchable tree until removed. Has since only been obtainable events, most notably in the 2017 Halloween event and 2018 Halloween event, where the top 1,000 players in the respective tournaments could earn the plane. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Po-2 Night Witch — It is a special race event variant of the legendary Po-2 Soviet biplane stripped of its armament. It can only be flown in the yearly Halloween race mini-events.
- Po-2M — Introduced during Update "Drone Age" as a reward for the 2022 Project "Overpowered" event. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 (USSR) — Available annually for purchase on Alexander Pokryshkin's birthday (19 March). This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- SB 2M-103 MV-3 — Part of the game since before the Open Beta Test, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy.
- SB 2M-103U — Part of the game since before the Open Beta Test, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy.
- Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) — Available with special events. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Su-7BMK — Introduced in Update "Red Skies" as a premium pack in the Gaijin store. It was removed from the store at the end of the 2023 May Sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Su-8 — Introduced during Update "Winged Lions" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season VI, "Firepower". It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Su-25BM — Introduced during Update "La Royale" as a reward for the 2023 Summer Extreme event.
- Su-25K — Introduced in Update "Drone Age" as a purchasable pack in the Gaijin Store.
- Su-39 — Introduced in Update "La Royale" as a purchasable pack in the Gaijin Store.
- Tandem MAI — Introduced in Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm" during the 2018 Chronicles of World War Two event after achieving 6 "chronicle rewards" while flying aircraft. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- TB-3M-17-32 — It was given as one of the presents on 2014 War Thunder's Anniversary. It appears occasionally in the Warbond Shop. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- TIS MA — Was obtainable in the 2019 Operation F.R.O.S.T.. It is currently only available on the War Thunder Market.
- Tu-1 — Introduced in Update "Direct Hit" as a purchasable pack in the Gaijin Store.
- Tu-2 — Introduced before Update 1.17 and was obtained for free by players participating in the Closed Beta for Airplanes (2013 or before). This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Yak-3T — This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault" during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle events, unlocked after obtaining 11 Chronicle Awards. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Yak-38 — Introduced in Update "New Power" and as a purchasable premium pack in the Gaijin store. It was removed from the store at the end of the 2022 Summer Sale. This vehicle is currently unobtainable.
- Yer-2 (M-105) TAT — Removed in Update 1.37 since it was near identical to the Yer-2 M-105.
- Yer-2 (M-105R) TAT — Removed in Update 1.37 since it was near identical to the Yer-2 M-105R LU.
Great Britain
Japan
China
Italy
France
Sweden
Israel