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A Decal Trophy and Discounts for Italy’s National Unity and Armed Forces Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Following the defeat at the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, Austria-Hungary capitulated in the First World War. Under the terms of the armistice that came into effect on November 4th 1918, Italy received a number of territories, completing its unification. This is why November 4th is celebrated both as National Unity Day and Armed Forces Day in memory of the victory that completed the reunification of Italian lands, which started in the mid-19th century.The P40 “G.C. Leoncello” and M43 “G.C. Leoncello” are temporarily available for purchase with a 50% discount for 575 and 650 Golden Eagles respectively!When: From November 4th (11:00 GMT) until November 7th (11:00 GMT).Where: Italy > Army > Premium Vehicles.About these tanksThe P40 “G.C. Leoncello” (rank II) was developed in 1940 for the North African front, but only saw its first combat in 1943 in Italy itself, fighting on the side of the Axis powers (the “Leoncelli” group fought for the Italian Social Republic). The P40 is a well-balanced ...

Visual Improvements to Carpathians!

by Yuki

We’re continuing to visually improve the most popular locations in War Thunder! And in the Spearhead major update, we’re pleased to say that we’re updating the Carpathians map for ground battles. As with other locations that have been in rotation for a long time, our main goal is to refresh the appearance while preserving the familiar geometry and navigation. Let’s check it out!All environmental objects on this location have been completely redesigned. From the fields and rocks, to the terrain itself, buildings and ruins, they’ve all been recreated from scratch. Detailed rocks and pathways have been added, and all vegetation, such as grass, bushes and trees have been replaced and improved.The overall climate of the location has changed a little as well. The map is now greener, which is typical for the warm surroundings of the Carpathian Mountains. The central part of this location, which was previously covered with fresh trenches, dugouts and bunkers, is now covered with grass. The fig...

Screenshot Competition – November Skies!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 196th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thank you for all of your submissions last week! The seasons are changing, and nature briefly takes on vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold before winter sets in. This week, capture a screenshot that reflects the colors of autumn! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 196th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen196. You have time until the 7th of November 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 player vehicle and the colors red, yellow, or brown. You must add the #WTscreen196 ...

Deep Strike Returns Again this Weekend!

by War Thunder Commander

Deep Strike, an asymmetrical mode where one team attacks and the other defends important industrial facilities at several locations, returns again this weekend!When: From October 31st (12:00 GMT) until November 3rd (12:00 GMT)Where: Navigate to Events and Tournaments in the hangar -> Deep Strike We’re using Deep Strike as a testing ground for ideas that we’re exploring for a new type of operation in World War Mode, called Aerial Warfare. Catch up with all the details surrounding Deep Strike in our previous news article about it here. Below, we’ll go over what has changed since the first iteration of the mode.Changes:A new mission variant on the Vietnam map has been added.The durability of infrastructure buildings has been reduced, making them easier to destroy.Infrastructure has been made slightly damaged at the start of the mission, making it easier for the attackers to see it and destroy it. We’ve made this change in this test because in Aerial Warfare, the operation where Deep Strik...

JH-7 & Pre-order for the JH-7A Prototype!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet China’s new jet attack aircraft: the JH-7 and pre-orders for the premium JH-7A Prototype!JH-7: An Attack Aircraft for China at Rank VIIJH-7A Prototype: A Premium Attack Aircraft for China at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Excellent arsenal of guided (JH-7A Prototype) and unguided (JH-7) weaponsSupersonicMany countermeasures (chaff and flares)Anti-ship missiles (JH-7) and advanced air-to-air missiles (JH-7A Prototype) Pre-order - JH-7A Prototype PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.79.99 This pack includes:JH-7A Prototype (Rank VIII, China)Premium account for 30 days3000 Golden EaglesPre-order bonus: unique title "Flying leopard"Pre-order bonus: unique "Flying leopard" decalVehicle HistoryThe JH-7 Flying Leopard was the first combat aircraft entirely designed in the People’s Republic of China. Development began in the 1970s at the Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation with technical support from the 603rd Institute. The design featured ...

Let’s Celebrate War Thunder’s 13th Anniversary Together!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Download Wallpaper: 1920x1080 - 2560x1440 - 3840x2160Happy Birthday, War Thunder! The War Thunder open beta test began on November 1st 2012. Just think, that was 13 years ago! We’ve come a long way together since then, and we’re happy to invite all of you to celebrate the game’s birthday with us! Following the in-game and store discounts, we’re pleased to be introducing the unique XF5U-1 in the Dreams Come True event, another chance to get the legendary Maus tank, and a celebratory decal to commemorate War Thunder’s 13th anniversary. Check it all out! Dreams Come True: XF5U-1 When: From October 31st (11:00 GMT) until November 14th (11:00 GMT). Take part in the Dreams Come True event and get a fun pancake profile frame, decals, a loading screen and the XF5U-1 “Flying Flapjack”, also known as the pancake! The XF5U-1 is essentially one large wing, allowing you to perform sharp turns and frankly incredible stall maneuvers. This master of dogfighting is armed with six .50 cals and really do...

XF5U-1: Dreams Come True!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re very excited to share the special vehicle for this year’s Dreams Come True event – the experimental American XF5U-1 “Flying Flapjack”!XF5U-1: A Premium Fighter for the USA at Rank IVAt a glance:Unique aerodynamic designVery low stall speedEquipped with six .50 caliber guns and bombsCapable of very tight turns Vehicle HistoryThe concept of the “flying pancake” design was proposed by American Charles Zimmerman in 1933, and represented a radical departure from traditional aircraft design. Zimmerman wanted to create an aircraft with as much lift as possible, and so the proposed design incorporated a fuselage that would also serve a single circular wing. After impressing the US Navy with a radio-controlled model, he received funding to create a prototype, which would receive the designation V-173.This lightweight wooden aircraft with a maximum speed of 220 km/h successfully completed multiple years of testing, and resulted in a wealth of experience, which ultimately lead to the ...

Model Updates to the Tiger II and Tiger II (Sla.16)!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! Following on from the model update of the Tiger II (Nr.1-50) in the previous major update, today we’re pleased to present you with another model update, this time for the serial production of the Tiger II manufactured by Henschel, as well as the version with the Sla.16 diesel engine!The Tiger II isn’t just an iconic tank for all fans of military history or an engineering masterpiece that influenced the development of most heavy tanks of its era, it’s also one of the best and most beloved heavy tanks among players in War Thunder. We’re pleased to bring you a completely updated look for the King Tiger, as well as the experimental Tiger II (Sla.16), which you’ll find in the game when the Spearhead major update releases!

Fokker D.XXIII: The Somber Swan

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’ll be taking a look at a very unique Dutch prototype fighter, the Fokker D.XXIII! With powerful guns and a good top speed, this rare bird never made it past the testing stage, but will soon be making its way to the French research tree in the next major update!Fokker D.XXIII: A Dutch Fighter for France at Rank IIAt a glance:Powerful 13.2 mm machine guns!A pair of push and pull propsGood maneuverability Vehicle HistoryThe design process for the Fokker D.XXIII began in late 1937, under the name of “design 155”, with the project being directed by engineer Marius Beeling. The design was completed in December, and almost one year later in November 1938, a mock up was displayed at the Paris Air Show.On May 30th of the following year, the Fokker D.XXIII made its first flight from Schiphol Airport with test pilot Gerben Sonderman at the controls. The aircraft was powered by a pair of Czech Walter Sagitta I SR engines, which is where the key issue with the D.XIII was identified: the co...

Jaguar EBRC: Grace, Space and Pace!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re checking out the most modern French light tank, armed with a 40 mm cannon and tandem-charge anti-tank missiles!Jaguar EBRC: A Light Tank for France at Rank VIIAt a glance:40 mm cannon with a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minuteAkeron MP ATGM with a tandem warheadMaximum speed of 100 km/hLarge in size, making it easy to hit Vehicle HistoryThe Jaguar EBRC was developed as part of a large-scale modernization program for the French Army. A consortium comprising of Nexter, Thales and Renault Trucks Defense began developing the vehicle in 2014 to replace the aging AMX-10RC ERC Sagaie and VAB HOT. Key features include a hybrid engine, a 40 mm CTC cannon and a modern SICS networking system.The first 20 vehicles in the first batch were delivered by December 2021, and by the end of 2023 the army had received 60 vehicles. Plans call for increasing the batch to 300 armored vehicles by 2035, with the Jaguar already demonstrating its capabilities in exercises and preparing for export de...

Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 13th Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

It’s War Thunder’s 13th birthday anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with sales on the Gaijin Store! A huge number of vehicle packs available at a discount, so be sure to check them out and see what takes your fancy! When: From October 29th (11:00 GMT) until November 3rd (11:00 GMT). To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" Pack -50%69.99 35This pack includes:M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" (Rank VII, USA)Premium account for 20 days2500 Golden EaglesEarly (US) Pack -50%79.99 40This pack includes:F/A-18С Early (Rank VIII, USA)Premium account for 30 days3000 Golden Eagles90B "Fuji" Pack -50%69.99 35This pack includes:Type 90B "Fuji" (Rank VII, Japan)Premium account for 20 days2500 Golden Eagles F-16A Netz Pack -50%79.99 40This pack includes:F-16A Block 10 Netz (Rank VIII, Israel)Premium account for 30 days3000 Golden EaglesAnd many more!Please note! The following packs will be removed from the store after the sale (...

Pre-order — Su-30MK2 AMV: Pirate of the Caribbean Skies!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Venezuelan Su-30 possesses a vast arsenal of weapons and is capable of brilliantly performing combat missions in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat!Su-30MK2 AMV: A Premium Jet Fighter for the USSR at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Huge arsenal of advanced weaponryLarge payload capacityHigh speedHelmet-mounted displayNo thrust vectoring control Pre-order – Su-30MK2 AMV PackTo get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.79.99 This pack includes:Su-30MK2 AMV (Rank VIII, USSR)Premium account for 30 days3000 Golden EaglesPre-order bonus: unique title “The paladin of sovereignty”Pre-order bonus: unique decal “132nd Squadron Venezuelan Air Force patch”Pre-order bonus: unique anniversary camouflageVehicle HistoryIn November 2005, official negotiations began between the Russian company Rosoboronexport and the Venezuelan government regarding the supply of multi-role Su-30 fighter aircraft. Initially, the possibility of purchasing 18-24 MiG-29M2/UB multi-...

Minor Rearrangements to Ground Force Trees

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Hey everyone! Today we wanted to go over some minor changes that will come to ground force trees soon.With the release of the next major update, some vehicles in ground force trees will be rearranged. These vehicles are currently marked with a special icon in-game. These changes are being implemented to improve the structure of the trees and to ensure that vehicle Battle Ratings more accurately reflect their ranks, which provides smoother progression.In order: USA, Germany, USSR, Great Britain, China, Italy, France, Sweden, IsraelWe’re announcing these upcoming changes in advance to give you the opportunity to plan your research path in the game at the current time, with the knowledge of how the ground force trees will look in the near future.

Squadron Vehicles — AH-56A Cheyenne: First Of Its Kind

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’ll be taking a look at the AH-56A Cheyenne, a special helicopter coming to the USA as a squadron vehicle!AH-56A Cheyenne: A Squadron Vehicle Attack Helicopter for the USA at Rank VIAt a glance:The first compound helicopter in War Thunder!Three propellersGood top speed and maneuverabilityLimited armament: rockets and TOW missilesRequires propeller pitch control Vehicle HistoryIn Vietnam, the U.S. Army modified UH-1 Iroquois helicopters to have combat capabilities. However, they soon realised this was not enough and started a new program in 1964 called the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System (AAFSS) for a new, dedicated attack helicopter. Twelve companies, including Bell, Convair, Sikorsky and Lockheed submitted helicopter designs, with Sikorsky and Lockheed moving on to the second stage.Lockheed’s design for the CL-840 eventually won in 1966, with a contract to build 10 prototypes being issued the same year. This proposed design was unique in that it was designed as a “compound...

CM-34: The Clouded Leopard!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re taking a look at a new tank coming to the higher ranks of Chinese tech tree: the fast and wheeled CM-34 IFV with a 30 mm Bushmaster cannon!CM-34: A Light Tank for China at Rank VIAt a glance:30 mm cannon with APFSDS beltsThermal imagers for all crew membersSpeed ​​up to 100 km/h Vehicle HistoryIn 1985, a joint project with Irish company Timoney Technology was launched to develop the CM-31 mechanized IFV vehicle. Due to its failure to meet requirements, the project was canceled, but in 2002 it was revised, resulting in the development of the CM-32 “Clouded Leopard” prototype.The vehicle was tested with various types of armament, and in 2017 the project was revealed to the public in an expo in Taipei with the American Mk44 Bushmaster II 30 mm automatic cannon, designated the CM-34. After upgrading its armor protection and electronics, the vehicle entered serial production in 2019 and became the backbone of the motorized infantry.Introducing the CM-34!The CM-34 Yunbao, or “Clo...