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War Thunder Keyboard & Controller Controls
Simulation games →A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for War Thunder, Gaijin's vehicular combat game. Because War Thunder uses separate control sets per vehicle type, these default keybindings are grouped by Aircraft, Ground Vehicles, and Common controls so you can quickly learn how to throttle, aim, fire, repair, and manage the interface across planes and tanks.
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All War Thunder controls
33 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in War Thunder's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Aircraft 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Throttle | W |
| Decrease Throttle | S |
| Fire All Guns / Cannons | LMB |
| Mouse Aim / Look (hold) | RMB |
| Roll Left | A |
| Roll Right | D |
| Toggle Flaps | F |
| Toggle Landing Gear | G |
| Yaw / Rudder Left | Q |
| Yaw / Rudder Right | E |
| Drop Bombs | 3 |
| Launch Rockets | 4 |
| Airbrake | B |
| Full Flaps | ShiftF |
| Toggle Engine Start / Stop | RCTRLE |
Ground Vehicles 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Fire Main Gun / Cannon | LMB |
| Turn / Steer Left | A |
| Turn / Steer Right | D |
| Sniper / Gunner Zoom Sight (hold) | Shift |
| Fire Coaxial Machine Gun | RMB |
| Repair (hold) | 7 |
| Extinguish Fire (hold) | 6 |
| Active Scouting | V |
Common/Camera 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Free Look (hold) | C |
| Lock Target | MMB |
| Zoom In (sight) | Z |
| Toggle View / Change Camera | V |
| Look Back | C |
Interface 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard / Statistics | Tab |
| Open Tactical Map | M |
| Open Menu / Pause | Esc |
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Aircraft 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Increase Throttle | L-Stick |
| Decrease Throttle | L-Stick |
| Fire All Guns / Cannons | RTR2R2ZR |
| Mouse Aim / Look (hold) | R-Stick |
| Roll Left | R-Stick |
| Roll Right | R-Stick |
| Yaw / Rudder Left | L-Stick |
| Yaw / Rudder Right | L-Stick |
Ground Vehicles 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Fire Main Gun / Cannon | RTR2R2ZR |
| Turn / Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Turn / Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Fire Coaxial Machine Gun | LTL2L2ZL |
Common/Camera 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Free Look (hold) | R-Stick |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Menu / Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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War Thunder controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for War Thunder?
- War Thunder, a simulation game, uses 33 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap War Thunder controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from War Thunder's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does War Thunder support a controller?
- Yes — War Thunder has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these War Thunder controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official War Thunder resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by War Thunder or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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