Bomb damage in War Thunder is not purely based on bomb weight (kg/lb). The critical metric is TNT equivalent (the explosive mass inside the bomb). Two bombs of the same weight can have vastly different TNT values depending on their type (e.g., HE, SAP, or incendiary).
Key fact: In Air Realistic Battles, each base requires a fixed amount of TNT equivalent to destroy, which varies by Battle Rating (BR) and game mode. Guessing leads to leaving bases with a sliver of health—and wasted bombs. war thunder bombing chart free
Look for "War Thunder bombing table 2025" images (Google Images). Common reliable ones are from Reddit or Official Forum posts by dannaryan, TheFlyingDutchman, or Smin1080p. Bomb damage in War Thunder is not purely
Example typical TNT required per base (Air RB): | BR range | Base HP (TNT equiv) | 500 kg bombs needed (avg TNT 250–300 kg) | |----------|--------------------|------------------------------------------| | 1.0–2.0 | ~1500 kg | 5–6 | | 3.0–4.0 | ~2500 kg | 8–9 | | 5.0–6.3 | ~3500 kg | 12–13 | | 7.0+ | ~4500 kg | 15–17 (not efficient) | In Air RB , base HP increases with BR
In War Thunder, effective bombing can turn the tide of a match—whether you’re grinding Silver Lions in Air RB, supporting your team in Ground RB, or completing base destruction tasks. But without a clear bombing chart, you’re essentially guessing how many tons of TNT you need to destroy a base.
This article provides free, community-vetted bombing charts and explains how to use them.
A famous Reddit user (u/TheRealAOD) maintains a live spreadsheet called "WT Bomb & Rocket TNT Table." It is 100% free. Simply Google: "War Thunder TNT equivalent sheet Reddit" — the first link is always the current version. It includes: