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F-16I Sufa: The Negev Storm

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The F-16I Sufa is a specialized Israeli variant of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon, developed in the early 2000s amidst growing military modernization in the Middle East.F-16I Sufa: A Jet Fighter for Israel at Rank VIIIAt a glance:More powerful engineImproved radarExpanded suspended ordnanceExcellent handling characteristics Vehicle HistoryBy the mid 1990s, Israel sought to replace aging aircraft like the F-4 Phantom II and A-4 Skyhawk, while also complementing its fleet of F-15s and earlier F-16s, as neighboring states were acquiring more advanced Russian aircraft and air defense systems. In 1999, Israel signed a deal with the United States under the Peace Marble V program, leading to the procurement of 102 two-seat F-16Is, making it the largest single fighter purchase in Israeli history.The Sufa (“Storm”) was heavily modified to meet Israel’s unique operational needs, featuring conformal fuel tanks for extended range, Israeli-made avionics, electronic warfare suites, helmet-mounted...

A Decal and P-47 & P-51 Discounts for U.S. Air Force’s Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

On September 18th, 1947, the National Security Act was signed into law, separating the U.S. Air Force from the Army and giving it the status of an independent branch from the armed forces. On this day, official ceremonies are held at the Pentagon and air bases, demonstration flights with modern and historical aircraft fly over, and open days are held at Air Force museums. Bostwick’s P-47M-1-RE and Wetmore’s P-51D-10 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles!George Bostwick’s P-47M-1-RE is available for 6090 Golden EaglesRaymond Wetmore’s P-51D-10 is available for 4880 Golden EaglesWhen: From September 18th (11:00 GMT) until September 22nd (11:00 GMT).Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehiclesAbout these aircraftGeorge Bostwick fought in Western Europe, shooting down at least eight aircraft and destroying six ground targets. His P-47M-1-RE is the most advanced modification of the P-47. The improved engine allows the aircraft to retain energy well and not fall apart at high speeds. This ...

The YP-38 is Temporarily Available to Purchase for its First Flight Anniversary!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the YP-38, made its first flight on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 entered service in mid-1941 and was widely used during the Second World War in the Pacific and Asia. The P-38 was the only American combat aircraft to be mass-produced throughout the entire war. The YP-38 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!The YP-38 (rank II) is temporarily available to purchase for 1,150 Golden Eagles. When: From September 16th (11:00 GMT) until September 19th (11:00 GMT).Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles. About this aircraft The YP-38 maintains speed at altitude quite well, allowing it to effectively operate as an interceptor. The pilot is protected by armor plates on all sides, enhancing survivability. The YP-38 is equipped with a powerful 37 mm cannon, supported by two 12.7 mm and two 7.62 mm machine guns.

F-5TH Super Tigris: The Modernized Veteran

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The F-5TH Super Tigris is an extensively modernized variant of the Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II developed and operated by the Royal Thai Air Force in the late 2010s.F-5TH Super Tigris: A Jet Fighter for Japan at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Modern radarAccess to advanced weaponsAfterburnerHelmet-mounted display Vehicle HistoryOriginally acquired in the late 1970s during the Cold War, Thailand purchased the F-5 to strengthen its air defenses amid growing regional tensions in Southeast Asia at the time and rising influence of both the U.S. and Soviet Union in the region. By the 2010s, the RTAF faced aging fighter fleets and limited budgets, making full replacement with modern, current generation fighters financially difficult. Instead, Thailand opted to upgrade its F-5s in cooperation with Israel’s Elbit Systems, producing the F-5TH “Super Tigris”. The upgrade added modern avionics, radar, electronic warfare systems, new cockpit displays, and compatibility with advanced air-to-air and precision-guid...

Decal, Camo, Four Fighters & Discounts for 85 Years Since the Battle of Britain!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

September 15th 1940 went down in history as the Battle of Britain Day. Throughout this conflict, the Royal Air Force fought the German Luftwaffe and repelled attacks, helping to prevent a full-scale invasion by the Wehrmacht. 85 years have now passed since this great triumph, where British pilots, along with vital support from pilots of other allied nations, helped defend the skies of Great Britain. This was their finest hour and today we celebrate and remember them! Two variants of the Spitfire and a Hurricane are temporarily available for Golden Eagles!Plagis’ Spitfire LF Mk.IXc (rank IV) and Prendergast’s Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe (rank IV) are temporarily available for 6,090 Golden Eagles eachThe Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M (rank II) is temporarily available for 850 Golden Eagles When: From September 15th (11:00 GMT) until September 18th (11:00 GMT).Where: Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.About these aircraftRAF Ace John Plagis flew the Spitfire LF Mk.IXc, a model which specialized...

Screenshot Competition – Reflections of War!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/4649813/d66fbf64694823ff8108572f51a5f97fb097c0db.png Welcome to the 189th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition! Thank you for another week of wonderful submissions! This week, we’re focusing on battles that feature water in some way. Rivers, lakes, harbors, rainy battles, or the open ocean — if there’s water in the scene, it counts. Share your best screenshots where combat and water come together! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below! Let’s begin the 189th edition of our competition! Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen189. You have time until the 19th of September 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 body of water or rain, and...

SAMP/T: Per Aspera Ad “Aster”

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The SAMP/T is a mobile air defense system developed jointly by France and Italy to provide medium to long-range protection against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, based on the Aster-30 missile developed at the turn of the century.SAMP/T: A SAM System (SPAA) for Italy & France at Rank VIIIAt a glance:Long-range Aster missiles!Modern ARABEL radar systemMulti-vehicle set upLarge unit size Vehicle HistoryIn the late 1980s, European nations recognized the growing threat of advanced Soviet aircraft, cruise missiles, and especially short-range ballistic missiles, which had been demonstrated during the Iran–Iraq War and later during the 1991 Gulf War. To avoid complete reliance on U.S. systems, France and Italy formed Eurosam, a consortium of Thales, MBDA France, and MBDA Italy to design a European solution that could integrate with NATO defense networks. Already during the 1990s, the joint undertaking took form with the development of the Aster family of missiles, which underwent det...

A Decoration and Discounts on Tanker’s Day!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Get yourself some Soviet discounted packs and a cool Golden HEAT decoration to display on your tanks.30% Discount on Soviet tanks in the Gaijin Store!All Soviet tank packs in the Gaijin store (except for the “In May 45” Pack) are available at a 30% discount! When: From September 12th (11:00 GMT) until September 15th (11:00 GMT). To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store. Get the “Golden HEAT” decoration!When: From September 12th (11:00 GMT) until September 15th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 10,000 mission points with USSR ground vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Golden HEAT” decoration.Please note: After finishing the task, you’ll need to collect the reward manually.“Golden HEAT” decoration Additional details:You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Tanker’s Day.You can find the decoration in the “Other” tab.

Grab a 30% Discount on the Ka-50 for Nikolai Kamov’s Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Nikolay Ilyich Kamov was born on September 14th 1902. In 1940, he became the head of his own design bureau, where he designed the Ka-8, Ka-10, Ka-15, Ka-18, Ka-25 and Ka-26 helicopters. After Kamov’s death in 1973, the bureau continued to use his name and produced further Ka series aircraft, including the Ka-50. The Ka-50 has a 30% discount!The Ka-50 attack helicopter, designed by Kamov’s company, can be purchased with a 30% discount in the Gaijin Store! When: From September 12th (09:00 GMT) until September 15th (09:00 GMT).Where: USSR > Helicopters > Premium vehicles. To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store. About this helicopterThe Ka-50, nicknamed the “Black Shark” is a highly effective helicopter. It features the potent 9K121 Vikhr air-to-ground missile that can be used effectively against both ground targets and aircraft. Once you’ve fired them all you can then rely on the 30 mm 2A42 cannon, capable of significant vertical traverse,...

The La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 are Available for S.A. Lavochkin’s Birthday!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Semyon Alekseevich Lavochkin was born on September 11th 1900. In 1939-40, together with V.P. Gorbunov and M.I. Gudkov, they developed the LaGG-3 fighter, which was widely used at the beginning of the Second World War. This aircraft led to the creation of its successors: the La-5, one of the most widely produced fighter aircraft during the war, and its further development, the La-7. The La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles!Dolgushin’s La-7 and the La-11 (rank IV) are temporarily available for purchase for 3850 and 4880 Golden Eagles respectively. When: From September 11th (11:00 GMT) until September 15th (11:00 GMT).Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.About these aircraftS.F Dolgushin was a Soviet ace with 28 aerial victories to his name. This number is emblazoned on the side of the La-7 that Dolgushin flew in the final days of the Second World War. At low altitudes, the La-7 retains excellent speed, maneuverability and rate of climb, and is armed...

Controlling Aircraft Radar with the Mouse Cursor!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

The Tusk Force major update is not complete without interface refinements! Today, we’d like to tell you about improvements made to aircraft radars, helping you to interact with them in a more visual and convenient way, regardless of whether you are already familiar with them or are just learning. Let’s start!How it will workBefore the changes we’re talking about today, players had to use and remember a large number of key binds to use radars. To simplify this, part of the radar control logic will be accessible from the HUD, similar to how it was done for ground-based anti-aircraft vehicles when we added the Radar Control Screen.The radar on the screen for aircraft in the Tusk Force major update will be interactive, making it possible to click it using the mouse cursor (when activating the “Show mouse cursor” button). You’ll be able to select targets on the radar by simply clicking on them, double-click to immediately capture the desired target, change the mode and range of the radar by...

USS Charles F. Adams: Missile Support!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today we’re checking out the USS Charles F. Adams destroyer that has something unique up its sleeve: RIM-24 Tartar anti-aircraft missiles!USS Charles F. Adams: A Destroyer for the USA at Rank IVAt a glance:RIM-24 Tartar missiles127 mm main battery gunsAverage speed Vehicle HistoryCharles F. Adams-class destroyers became iconic ships during the Cold War, combining traditional gunfire with cutting-edge missile technology. The lead ship of the class, USS Charles F. Adams (DDG-2), entered service in 1960 and immediately found itself at the epicenter of history, participating in the Mercury 8 mission and then in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, where it was involved in enforcing a naval blockade of Cuba. USS Charles F. Adams later served in the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf, escorting the aircraft carrier USS Independence.Despite its active service, USS Charles F. Adams’ fate after its decommissioning in 1990 was dramatic. Years of efforts by veterans and historians to preserve it as a mu...

M55: Destructive Menace

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the 203 mm M55 self-propelled howitzer, coming to the game for the USA, Germany, China, Italy and France!M55: A Tank Destroyer for the USA, Germany, China, Italy and France at Rank IIIAt a glance:203 mm guns with a powerful HE shellAlright speedThin armorLow ammunition amount Vehicle HistoryDevelopment of the 203.2 mm M55 self-propelled howitzer began in 1948, when Pacific Car & Foundry received a contract to produce a new self-propelled artillery piece as part of the U.S. Army rearmament program. Built on a chassis with a front-mounted engine and transmission, two prototypes were created: one mounting a 155 mm gun and the other a 203.2 mm howitzer.The first prototype was completed in July 1952 and soon entered serial production as the M55. However, even after deliveries began, the design required further improvements. In total, 550 M55 units were produced. They served with the U.S. Army until the 1960s, later being exported to allies, including Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, and...

B-66B Destroyer: Ready for the Nuclear Age

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Meet the Douglas B-66B Destroyer, a light bomber developed for the U.S. Air Force in the early 1950s as part of America’s shift toward jet-powered tactical aircraft at the beginning of the Cold War.B-66B Destroyer: A Jet Bomber for the USA at Rank VIAt a glance:Subsonic top speedExhaustive suspended ordnance20 mm turret Vehicle HistoryThe early 1950s marked a period when the USAF was rapidly modernizing its tactical forces to meet the challenges of the Cold War. At the same time, the Navy was also developing its own jet-powered long range bomber, the A-3 Skywarrior, which quickly attracted interest from the Air Force because of its promising design features. As a result, a derivative of the A-3 was developed for the USAF. The aircraft, designated as the B-66 Destroyer, received an extensive redesign to suit Air Force requirements, including ejection seats, different avionics, and structural changes to handle shorter land-based runways. Its development was driven by NATO’s defense strat...

Mosquito F Mk II, FB Mk VI & FB Mk VI ASH: Nordic Wooden Wonders!

by Blitzkrieg Wulf

Today, we’ll be looking at a slew of Nordic Mosquitoes joining the Swedish aviation tree in the next major update. Bringing speed, firepower and twin engine support from the ever reliable “Mossie”! Mosquito F Mk II, FB Mk VI and FB Mk VI ASH: Three new Fighter and Strike Aircraft for Sweden at Rank IIIMosquito NF Mk II and Mosquito TR Mk 33: Two new Strike Aircraft for Great Britain at Rank IIIAt a glance:Powerful 20 mm Hispano cannonsReliable flight performanceSolid ground attack optionsAN/APS-4 ASH radar! (Mk FB VI ASH) Vehicle HistoryOriginally starting life as the unique concept of a fully unarmed bomber, relying only on its speed, the DH.98 Mosquito was the brainchild of Sir Geoffrey de Havilland. Rejected initially by the British air minister at the concept stage, de Havilland used their past experience with designs like the DH.88 Comet Racer and pushed on with refining the DH.98 project by themselves quietly at Salisbury Hall in Hertfordshire. Its wooden construction, unique for...