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IRIS-T SLM and Multi-Vehicle SAM Systems!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The upcoming War Thunder "Leviathans" update brings multi-vehicle SAM systems to the game. One of them is the German IRIS-T SLM that we’ll be looking at today! Introducing Multi-Vehicle SAM Systems! In War Thunder’s next major update, we’ll be adding new and advanced SAM vehicles to the game! Some of these new machines are not singular units on their own, but consist of multiple vehicles to use in battle, something never seen before in the game. In real life, many modern SAMs consist of several vehicles that work together, including launchers, command centers, support vehicles and radars. In War Thunder, only the radar and launcher vehicles will be available to be controlled by the player — the command and support vehicles are considered to be working further away and in the lore of the game are located outside of the playable area (they’re not really there, but let’s pretend they are). How do they work exactly? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/e08bed7e401ad8c798e079df8cfbe86948581965.gif Mu...

"Leviathans" Update Trailer!

by magazine2

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Leviathans!

Get the SAV 20.12.48 and a New Decal for Swedish National Security Forces Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/33af9bd4b9f7603278fe986b312c634e98401863.jpg The Swedish National Security Forces were founded on May 29th 1940. They consist of 50 battalions and are the rapid reaction force and military reserve of the Swedish Army. The SAV 20.12.48 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! This fast-firing TD is available for 1300 Golden Eagles. When: From May 29th (11:00 GMT) until June 2nd (11:00 GMT). Where: Sweden > Army > Premium vehicles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/2618a84d3f05aae2114d1355181f5b2586b14dc4.jpg About this tank destroyer The SAV 20.12.48 features an experimental Swedish self-propelled gun. This gun was created after shortening a 120 mm naval gun and using its naval automatic loader, giving a reload time of just 1.2 seconds. Perfect for taking out multiple enemies at once! Earn the “Emblem of the Kronoberg regiment” decal! Available for the occasion! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/89b12b947ffdcb2143758211810f64c8e741f1bb.png “Emblem of the Kronoberg regime...

The VRCC is Available On Spain’s Armed Forces Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/36ad1cf10259a11114256944bc4342b42096e622.png In 1978, with the adoption of a new Constitution, Spain began modernizing its armed forces. That same year an institutional event was approved, celebrated on the closest Saturday to May 30th every year, paying tribute to military personnel. The modern Spanish Armed Forces consists of 133,000 people. The army is equipped with Leopard 2E MBTs, M-109A5E howitzers and Eurocopter Tiger helicopters, while the star of the Air Force is the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet fighter. The VRCC is now available for Golden Eagles and is here to stay! This Spanish tank is back for good and is available for 8,910 Golden Eagles. When: From May 29th (09:00 GMT). Where: Italy > Army > Premium vehicles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/1ea1ae3bf579a10460d3df42c7f9a6cbf6a21cbc.jpg About this tank VRCC is the Spanish name for the Italian B1 Centauro wheeled tank destroyer. This vehicle features light armor but this is compensated by its mobi...

RN Roma: City at Sea

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/fbdce314c70c6a0ad0798cc0dc4a018f05bae6b2.gif Today, we’ll be taking a look at RN Roma, one of three Littorio-class battleships constructed as the most advanced capital ships for the Italian Navy during the Second World War. RN Roma: A Battleship for Italy at Rank VII At a glance: Powerful 381 mm main battery Innovative torpedo protection Catapult aircraft Good mobility Vehicle History By the mid 1930s, the naval arms race in Europe had picked up again, despite the established international naval treaties of the time. In response to the French Dunkerque-class, the Italian navy started construction of a series of new battleships as part of the Littorio-class. Roma was the third and final battleship of the class, representing the most advanced capital ships built by Italy up until that time. These ships featured powerful main batteries of nine 381 mm (15 inch) guns, high speed, and innovative protection, including the Pugliese torpedo defense system. Despite the...

Falkland Islands for Air Battles & Visual Improvements to Berlin and Kuban!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/df51b02e2aa587a8c2d73d9ad5cf103075988d1a.jpg Today we’re excited to show you a new location coming to Air Battles in the next major update: the Falkland Islands (known as Islas Malvinas in Argentina)! Located in the South Atlantic Ocean, this island is a British Overseas Territory that we have set during the 1980s, specifically during the period of the Falklands Conflict. We’re also taking a look at the visually improved Berlin and Kuban maps — so sit back and read on! The Falkland Islands When developing this location, we focused on satellite images of the terrain to understand what kind of biomes prevail on the islands. The terrain in most places is generally wet and rugged with a lot of grass plains and smaller hills. In terms of homes, the island consists of one to two-story houses that were generally built quickly. There are only a few large towns on the islands, the rest of the population live on farms and are generally spread quite widely across the ro...

USS Des Moines Returns on its Anniversary!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/66bfe5e44776306014d1c61a71f0b6a7460fdb58.png On May 28th 1945, the USS Des Moines heavy cruiser was laid down and was the third American ship to be named after the capital of the state of Iowa. During her service life, she traveled all over the world, demonstrating the readiness of the US Navy to meet any challenge. USS Des Moines has returned for Golden Eagles and is here to stay! This heavy cruiser is back and is available for 8020 Golden Eagles. When: From May 28th (11:00 GMT). Where: USA > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d0fe8513e29873569ac433dc20cfb1fc91caaca2.jpg About this heavy cruiser The 203 mm Mark 16 gun debuted on the USS Des Moines! Their power and rate of fire will be a pleasant surprise when playing this ship for the first time. USS Des Moines is well protected from aircraft and can overall inflict colossal damage to enemy ships.

Discounts on Fw 190 & Bf 109 Variants for the Anniversary of their First Flights

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/103828e7cdc9438764427f94e1f6b896e66597e5.png On May 28th 1935, the German Bf 109 made its first flight! This famous and iconic aircraft was used throughout the Second World War and post-war in several variants. Four years later on June 1st 1939, the Fw 190 fighter designed by Kurt Tank took to the air for the first time. Together, these legendary aircraft formed the backbone of Germany’s Luftwaffe during the Second World War, and were flown by some of the most successful aces in history. 30% discounts on several Bf 109 variants and a Fw 190! When: From May 28th (10:00 GMT) until June 2nd (10:00 GMT). {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/bc1699586603de67b6b0ee4a12cbf5ef88b2676e.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/38fede3cec3bf8ac5c6e823efd5bd4f235669434.jpg {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/29e0f4500fd4925ed19365482dc07aa649512cce.jpg The following aircraft are available at a 30% discount: Germany: Flegel’s Bf 109 A (Rank I) for 175 Golden Eagles Italy: Bf 109 G-2 (Rank IV) for 324...

Update 2.45.1.105

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/3f7d5c0c965b5a8a28fcc781a5f2d4ab2dd109b5.png Aircraft Q-5A, Q-5L — a bug that caused the deployment of countermeasures to use 2 countermeasures of the same type per launch has been fixed. (Report). AGM-65E/E2/L — maximum seeker rotation speed (track rate) has been increased from 8 to 12 degrees per second. (Report). AGM-65D/F/G, AGM-130A-12, GBU-15(V)2/B — minimum and maximum field of view (FoV) values for the seeker have been reduced from 15 and 30 degrees to 1.5 and 3 degrees respectively. (Report). Blenheim Mk IV — a bug that caused the turret machine gun modules to be swapped has been fixed. (Report). Chesapeake Mk I — the ability to carry 1000 lbs bomb has been removed. The ability to carry 500 lbs bombs on underwing hardpoints has been added. (Report). Erroneously low maximum load on each of the wings and total maximum load have been increased. Tu-2 — the ability to carry BRAB-250, BRAB-500 and BRAB-1000 has beed added. Z.1007 bis serie 3, Z.1007 bis se...

Sovetsky Soyuz: Red Oceans

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/76d41167244d67ba43ebae0bb1b89fc45e5381f1.gif Today we’ll be taking a look at the Sovetsky Soyuz which was supposed to become the core of the USSR’s fleet, but the outbreak of war put an end to these plans. Sovetsky Soyuz: A Battleship for the USSR at Rank VII At a glance: 406 mm (16 inch) guns Strong hull armor and main battery turrets Decent air defense weaponry Mediocre mobility Vehicle History In the mid-1930s, the Soviet Union began work on an ambitious program to create a new and powerful fleet, with the center piece being given to the construction of a new generation of battleships. This new program envisaged the construction of eight Project 23 Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships with 406 mm guns by 1943. Stalin himself personally attached particular importance to the project, viewing a powerful battleship fleet as an important attribute of great power and an instrument of international influence. The first four ships were planned to be laid down in 1937 ...

Pages of History (June): Rough Rider

by War Thunder Commander

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/a0ca5b5d3963fdc0c116faad05390464caad2313.jpg In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. Normandy and the Soviet Union, Libya and the Philippines — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards! From June 1st until June 30th, you’ll have access to 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique player icon! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/8fd233dfeb908ad853f72d42963a61b02b3be1ec.png Theodore Roosevelt III The son of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt distinguished himself both in politics and at the front. He fought in both World Wars on the front lines, even becoming a Brigadier General. During the Normandy Landings, he personally led his troops and was one of the first to land on Utah Beach. At the age of 56, he was the oldest member of the D-Day ...

The Milan is Temporarily Discounted for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/68bb795b0cc8d1d5c9ed71375dbf72d37bead2a5.jpg On May 29th 1970, the French Milan (“Kite”) jet fighter flew for the first time. This jet was created through an order from the Swiss Air Force and combined the Mirage III base with the Jaguar’s weapons. The core difference of the Milan was the folding canards at the front of the plane, nicknamed the whiskers. The Milan is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! The Milan is available with a 30% discount for 6363 Golden Eagles! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/9b0a6f65fa25a4573cb7e12c15e204e95aa89b8a.jpg When: From May 27th (11:00 GMT) until May 30th (11:00 GMT). Where: France > Aviation > Premium vehicles. About this aircraft The Milan is a very fast and maneuverable fighter, but is best suited for destroying ground targets thanks to its great payload of up to 3000 kg: air-to-ground missiles, various bombs of several sizes and rockets!

Update 2.45.1.104

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/305a833cb5e67b81b720584e4273dd13094f511c.jpg Sound A bug that caused the crew to call out enemy tanks when measuring the distance to train wagons has been fixed. Game Mechanics A bug that caused any missiles installed on the BOL countermeasure pylons to cost 0 Spawn Points in Ground Simulator and Realistic Battles has been fixed. (Report). Graphics A bug that caused effects such as fire and smoke to be blurry when using TSR with upscaling has been fixed. A bug that caused the water on some maps in Ground Battles to look pixelated up close has been fixed. A bug that caused traces of hits on tank turrets to move abruptly when rotating the turret has been fixed. MiG-27M, MiG-27K — a bug that caused ground vehicles in the HUD area to render in at distances much lower than at other directions has been fixed. (Report). Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly...

Richelieu: The Last French Gunslinger

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/29c22ff354dd20cf610b2f92cf83b2bbfcc2904c.gif Today we’re taking a look at Richelieu, the lead ship of the last class of French battleships built during the 1930s in an effort to counter the latest capital ships of the Italian and German navies. Richelieu: A Battleship for France at Rank VII At a glance: Powerful 380 mm main battery Excellent speed Vast secondary arsenal Strong armor protection Vehicle History Richelieu was a French battleship laid down in 1935 and commissioned in 1940 as the lead ship of a new class of French battleships built in response to the naval buildup of Italy and Germany. Her design went to the limit imposed by the Washington naval treaty, featuring eight 380 mm (15‘‘) guns and a displacement of around 37,000 tons. The warship inherited a similar configuration to the preceding Dunkerque, an intentional design choice meant to save weight and reduce building time. At the outbreak of the Second World war, Richelieu was still undergoing ...

Update 2.45.1.102

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/fda2f3c5ad344d8fb6097f254052534bd6b88976.jpg Naval Vessels A bug where it was impossible to disable automatic repairs, fire extinguishing and water pumping in some cases when joining an ongoing battle has been fixed. (Report). Interface A bug where Chinese, Japanese and Korean characters might have started to appear as translucent squares on DX12 has been fixed. Locations and Missions South Kvarken — the lower Battle Rating limit has been decreased from 3.7 to 3.3. The upper Battle Rating limit has been decreased from 5.0 to 4.3. Sound A bug where the sounds of engines, tracks and gunshots would not play when spectating other players has been fixed. Other A bug that could sometimes cause a player to be kicked from the battle after launching the client has been fixed. (Report). Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may n...