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Screenshot Competition – Under Clouded Skies!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 212th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Another week brought many great submissions from all of you! This time, we’re focusing on battles set in or beneath cloud cover. Whether your battles are on land, at sea, or in the air, capture a screenshot where the sky helps define the atmosphere! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 212th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen212. You have time until the 27th of February to submit your screenshot. After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE. How to Participate! Terms: Your screenshot must include a sky with clouds or cloudy weather. You must add the #WTscreen212 t...

RAAF F/A-18F: Twin-Seat Superbug!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The two-seater version of the famous Super Hornet arrives in War Thunder! This time, the F/A-18F from the Royal Australian Air Force with AIM-120D missiles and a huge arsenal against ground targets!F/A-18F: A Jet Fighter/Naval Aircraft for Great Britain (Australia) at Rank IX! At a glance:Twin-Seat layoutWide range of external hardpoints12 AIM-120D AMRAAMs Vehicle HistoryDeveloped in tandem with the F/A-18E Super Hornet, the F model was the twin-seat variant much like the F/A-18B/D was to the A/C. Powered by the same Two F414-GE-400 turbofans as the E model, the F variant allowed for a variety of flexible mission roles operationally, as well as crew familiarisation and training.  A Royal Australian Air Force requirement came into being with the need to replace the F-111 fleet before the F-35 would become operational. In 2007, it was announced that 24 Block II F/A-18F Super Hornets would be purchased for the RAAF. With the F/A-18A already in service, this was a natural step to take. The...

M1296 Dragoon: Cavalry in the City!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re taking a look at one of the modern variants of the US Army Stryker combat vehicle with a 30 mm automatic cannon!M1296 Dragoon: A Light Tank for the USA at Rank VIAt a glance:Unmanned turret with a 30 mm autocannonAPFSDS and HE roundsHigh maximum speedBulletproof armorLarge size Vehicle HistoryAfter the US Army identified the need to enhance the firepower of the M1126 Stryker, a modernization program was approved in 2015 which resulted in the installation of an unmanned turret with a 30 mm stabilized cannon. This variant was intended to fill the gap between the baseline M1126 Stryker APC, equipped with only a 12.7 mm machine gun, and the M1128 Stryker MGS fire support vehicle with a 105 mm cannon. This modernization was applied to 81 vehicles of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment stationed in Germany.The intention of mounting a 30 mm cannon was to significantly increase the Stryker’s firepower while maintaining its mobility. The vehicle would be effective against enemy armored vehicle...

Decals and Discounts on Vehicles for South African Armed Forces Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Every year on February 21st, South Africa holds a parade to commemorate Armed Forces Day. This date was chosen to commemorate the South Africans who served in the First World War. The modern South African National Defense Force operates Olifant and Rooikat tanks, Ratel infantry fighting vehicles, Mamba armored personnel carriers, and Rooivalk helicopters. The country follows the tradition of naming its equipment after animals. Discounts on South African vehicles! When: From February 20th until February 23rd (10:00 GMT).Where: Great Britain > Army / Helicopters > Premium vehicles. Both of these vehicles are available at a 30% discount:Rooikat 105 (rank VI) for 6,363 Golden EaglesRooivalk Mk1F CSH (rank VI) for 5,992 Golden Eagles Both the Rooikat 105 and Rooivalk Mk1F CSH can also be purchased as a bundle in the Gaijin store at a 50% discount! About these vehiclesThe Rooikat 105 is a true “glass cannon”, as it’s lightly armored, yet agile and incredibly powerful. Its 105 mm gun with a t...

A Decal, Decoration, the Object 140 and Discounts on Soviet Vehicles!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

When German troops began their offensive against Russia in early 1918, the Bolsheviks, who had come to power as a result of the October Revolution, declared mobilization. The new armed forces were named the “Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army”, and February 23rd, the day when recruitment for the Red Army began, became a public holiday within a few years. It is a day still celebrated today. The Object 140 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6,111 Golden Eagles! When: From February 20th (09:00 GMT) until February 25th (09:00 GMT).Where: USSR > Army > Premium vehicles.After this promotion ends, the Object 140 will remain available for purchase at full price for Golden Eagles.About this tankThe Object 140 (rank VI) is an experimental tank developed as an evolution of the T-54. Its 100 mm stabilized gun can fire rounds that can penetrate most enemies at its rank from the front. Its APHE rounds are very powerful, and its good mobility allows it to work effectively almost anywhere, ju...

Ho-Ni II: Devastating Power

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet this Japanese self-propelled gun based on the Chi-Ha tank with a 105 mm howitzer, becoming a new and interesting vehicle for the Japanese lower ranks.Ho-Ni II: A Tank Destroyer (SPG) for Japan at Rank IAt a glance:105 mm howitzer with HEAT and high-explosive roundsGood gun depressionAverage mobilityLimited traverse anglesVulnerable open crew compartment Vehicle HistoryThe Japanese Type 1 Ho-Ni II self-propelled gun was developed on the chassis of the Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank, as a further development of the 75 mm Ho-Ni I. The distinguishing feature of the new model was the installation of a more powerful 105 mm Type 91 howitzer in a fixed, open cabin.The first prototype was built in 1942. Due to a general shortage of industrial resources in Japan during the war, large-scale production was not possible. A total of 54 Ho-Ni self-propelled guns of various modifications were manufactured from 1943 onwards. These vehicles saw limited use in combat in the Philippines and Burma, but th...

Workhorse: F-16A Block 5

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the main reward in the Workhorse vehicle event! This is an early variant of the F-16A multirole fighter of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. This is the first time we’ve had an F-16 variant as an event vehicle, so if you haven’t had the opportunity to try one yet, now’s the perfect time!F-16A Block 5: An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for France at Rank VIIIAt a glance:High speed and excellent accelerationGood arsenalAN/APG-66 radarNo long-range air-to-air missiles Vehicle HistoryF-16A fighters entered service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force in 1979 as part of a large-scale program to replace the aging F-104G Starfighter and NF-5 Freedom Fighter aircraft. The choice was made in favor of the American aircraft in May 1975 following comparative trials, where the F-16 demonstrated superiority in key parameters for the Dutch Air Force: maneuverability, fuel efficiency, combat load, and low maintenance costs. The Netherlands’ decision was part of a larger European order, which was soon j...

Pre-Order: GBT 155: Frankenstein’s HE Slinger

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the GBT 155, featuring a 155 mm howitzer mounted onto a Vickers chassis, coming to the game as a premium in the next major update.GBT 155: A Premium Tank Destroyer (SPG) for Great Britain at Rank IVAt a glance:155 mm cannon!Powerful HE shellsVickers MBT chassisLarge turret Pre-order - Vickers GBT155 PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.39.99 This pack includes:Vickers GBT155 (Rank IV, Great Britain)Premium account for 7 days1000 Golden EaglesPre-order bonus: unique title “Big Ben”Pre-order bonus: unique decal “Keep Calm and Fire First”Vehicle HistoryIn the early 1980s, the British company Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited (VSEL) launched a self-guided development of a new artillery turret system, the GBT 155. The impetus was a combination of the pressing need to replace outdated self-propelled howitzers, new export prospects, and the failure of the pan-European SP70 project.VSEL’s designers emphasized modularity an...

It’s fixed! №113

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today, we’ve rounded up and will be covering some of the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game today and over the past few weeks. If you’d like to catch up on every fixed bug, then be sure to check out the changelog section on our website. If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.A fix for the disappearance of dangerous threats on RWRsEach RWR in the game simultaneously alerts on a limited number of threats. For readability, the most dangerous threats are selected, while less important threats are hidden. However, previously, the newest threats were hidden instead of the lowest-priority ones, preventing players from receiving alerts about certain missiles and lock-ons, which often resulted in the loss of an aircraft. The threat prioritization algorithm has been refined. The oldest and least important threats are now hidden first, based on the “detection-lock-on-launch” scale. This error was most common in Ai...

The WTCS Pro League Major I is Here: Register Now For The Qualification Stage!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Register Now for the Qualification Stage The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) kicks off now. The first Major of the season is the 4v4 Mixed Realistic Battles (with markers). Whether you are an experienced pilot or a dedicated tank commander, this tournament is for you! You will need to build a versatile roster of 7 players and develop the best strategies for each map. Without further ado, take a look at the schedule and prize pool for this first Major! Tournament DatesAfter each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.Open Qualifier I: February 21st to 22nd at 15:00 GMTOpen Qualifier II: February 28th to March 1st at 15:00 GMTPlayoffs: March 7th to 8th and March 14th to 15th at 15:00 GMTREGISTER NOW! Tournament Prizes Live Streams with Twitch Drops!When: Each stream will start fr...

The Horseshoe Pouch!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

2026 is the Year of the Horse, and every horse, even a fiery one, needs horseshoes! When harnessing your trusty steed, don’t forget to take a horseshoe pouch with you, keeping your precious belongings safe. The “Horseshoe Pouch” can be purchased from the in-game Item Shop for Silver Lions from February 17th (11:00 GMT) until March 16th (11:00 GMT).The Horseshoe Pouch is available to players who have at least one researchable vehicle at rank II or higher on their account.What’s in the pouch?The Horseshoe Pouch contains vehicles and camouflages, decals and decorations, player icons and loading screens from past game events such as World War II Chronicles and Pages of History, World War and May events, as well as War Thunder’s birthdays. It also includes rewards from January’s Battle Passes, and even the A-26C-45! Plus useful consumables including boosters, universal backups, wagers and orders. Some items from past events have been included for the first time as coupons, meaning you’ll be...

Update 2.53.0.92

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

AircraftA bug where, if there were a large number of threats on the RWR, important threats could be given lower priority than less important ones and would not be displayed on the indicator has been fixed. More dangerous threats are now correctly prioritized by the RWR. (Report). Ground VehiclesA bug where the reward for capturing a point with a Multi-Vehicle SAM System was not awarded if the player was not driving a vehicle that was at the capture point during the capture has been fixed. (Report).A bug where Multi-Vehicle SAM System launchers could call in an artillery strike with no cooldown has been fixed. (Report).A bug that caused a crew member who replaced a drowned crew member to instantly start drowning with no countdown has been fixed.VT1-2 — a bug where destroying the engine prevented hull guidance using auxiliary electric motors while the battery was charged has been fixed. (Report). Locations and MissionsFlanders — a bug that caused vehicles on the map to reappear after bei...

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Decal, a Decoration, and Discounts!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Lunar New Year is an ancient holiday and one of the most important in Eastern countries. Fireworks, gifts, and a festive atmosphere await you in War Thunder. We’re celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse! Get the “Red Fire Horse” decal! “Red Fire Horse” decal When: From February 17th (11:00 GMT) until February 24th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Chinese vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Red Fire Horse” decal. Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually. Additional details:You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Lunar New Year.You can find the decal in the Holidays tab in the Customization menu.Get the “Horse Figurine” decoration!“Horse Figurine” decorationWhen: From February 18th (11:00 GMT) until February 25th (11:00 GMT). Please note: the decoration task starts and ends one day later.Task: Earn ...

Community Update No.10: Starting The Year Off!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! Welcome to the first Community Update of 2026, where we’re going to be talking about what’s coming as well as some other bits and bobs. So sit back, grab your favourite snack and read on!Disclaimer: While we’re excited to be able to share work-in-progress information before dev blogs, the dev server and the full release, please bear in mind that new features, vehicles and maps mentioned in this news are subject to change, be delayed or even cancelled. War Thunder is constantly being developed, and as with all game development, unexpected delays or other unforeseen circumstances may occur. Thank you for your interest! Free Decal code!We love giving out free decals! We’ve made this specifically for this news post, you can place it on your aircraft (or tanks!) to alert other players of your skills! Simply enter code STUDENTPILOT here!“Student Pilot” decalOnce you’ve logged in, the decal can be found under:“Student Pilot” decal: Decals > Special > OtherThe decal code will rem...

The BO 105 CB-2 is Temporarily Discounted for its First Flight Anniversary!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The maiden flight of the light twin-engine Bo 105 helicopter took place on February 16th 1967 at the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm airfield in Ottobrunn near Munich. The prototype took to the air with a new hingeless four-blade hub and composite blades, the key innovation of the project. The Bo 105 became the first production helicopter with a rigid rotor and one of the first light twin-engine helicopters. Its design guaranteed reliability and durability, and thanks to it, the Bo 105 could perform aerobatic maneuvers and found wide application in both military and civilian service. The BO 105 CB-2 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles!This offer is only available during the promotional period.When: From February 16th (10:00 GMT) until February 19th (10:00 GMT).Where: Germany > Helicopter > Premium vehicles.About this helicopterThe BO 105 CB-2 is an experimental version of the Bo 105, developed for the Swedish Army’s anti-tank helicopter competition. This versi...