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We’re continuing to introduce some of the features planned in the Roadmap set out at the beginning of this year. And today, we’re pleased to announce that with the release of the Dance of Dragons update, helicopter damage models are now more detailed. Let’s take a look!



New Modules New damage model modules have been added to the Ka-52 and AH-64 Apache helicopters. Each module is responsible for a specific set of functions of the helicopter’s electronic equipment. The list of added modules include Flight Control Panels, an Electro-optical station, a Radar, Avionics blocks and IRCM blocks.



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Welcome to the 137th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Thanks for sharing your captures with us last week, they looked fantastic! This week brought the third major update of the year- Dance of Dragons. What is your favorite part of the latest update? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 137th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen137. You have time until the 20th 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.

Terms:

• Your screenshot must include a new vehi...

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With the release of the Dance of Dragons update, testing for France’s Coastal fleet tree has started. From VTB torpedo boats, the Arras submarine hunter to the converted LCG(M) and P-730 Combattante with SS.11 missiles, these interesting boats are all ready to take on board new captains!

Want to be a tester? To do this, you’ll need the tester status. You can get this status in two ways: either by purchasing the VLT-2 pack from our store, or by completing a number of tasks.

When: 40 tasks are available until October 20th (11:00 GMT).

• Complete 12 daily tasks to get the tester status.
  
• Purchase the VLT-2 pack and get the tester status instantly!

How to get a Tester Star Earn 10,000 mission points in Naval Battles in vehicles at rank III or higher.
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Welcome to Dance of Dragons!
Meet Dance of Dragons, War Thunder’s third 2024 major update that features brand-new vehicles, quality of life additions and plenty of bug fixes. Welcome the first domestic aircraft from Switzerland to the game through the addition of the player-made premium P-16 strike aircraft for Germany! Next up is China, who’s received the JF-17 squadron vehicle and Al-Khalid-I premium tank from Pakistan, plus the superb J-10A fighter jet. The USA now has the T1E1 with a 90 mm cannon, as well as the F-111F bomber and AV-8B (Night Attack) Harrier variant as a premium, plus the USS Tennessee battleship. The excellent Stormer AD has joined Great Britain as an SPAA, plus the Australian F-111C bomber, with the USSR getting the fast-firing Su-24M. Besides this, the CTWV RCV for Japan and CV9035NL for France are n... Read more

Today we’ll take a look at the Stormer Air Defence, featuring a new type of turret placed onto a Stormer chassis, providing 25 mm GAU-12U and Stinger firepower against planes and helicopters, plus a 7.62 mm machine gun.

Stormer AD: An SPAA for Great Britain at Rank VII
At a glance:

• 25 mm GAU-12U cannon with 1,800 RPM, but only 500 rounds in total.
  
• 2 x Stinger missiles ready to launch with 6 extras stowed!
  
• Stinger missiles include the FIM-92E (default) and FIM-92K (unlocked through a modification).
  
• Same chassis as the Stormer HVM with 80 km/h max speed.

Vehicle History
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The Stormer Air Defence was a technology demonstrator that was first shown at the British Army Equipment Exhibition in 1984. This vehicle was developed by British... Read more

Welcome to the 136th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Your pictures with the heavy-hitting destroyers last week looked great! This week, capture the defeat of an aircraft. There are many possibilities in what you can use- Machine gun? Classic. A surface-to-air missile? Easy silver. A bomb? Surprise! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 136th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen136. You have time until the 13th 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.

Terms:

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Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Antelope, set to become one of the most advanced short-range anti-air systems in the Chinese ground forces tree.

Antelope: An SPAA for China at Rank VII
At a glance:

• Anti-jam homing missiles, although only 4 in total.
  
• Thermal imager.
  
• Virtually no armor to speak of.

Vehicle History
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In 1995, the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) sought to develop their short range air defense arsenal, especially as their MiM-72 platforms bought from America during the 1980s were showing their age and limitations. The result of this undertaking was the Antelope Air Defense System, which incorporated IR guided SAMs and radar. The setup was able to be operated standalone or mounted on a vehicle, ... Read more

On September 11th 1944, the Red Army’s ground forces broke through German defenses in the Eastern Carpathians. After the end of WWII, this date began to be celebrated in the USSR as Tanker’s Day.

Get the “Golden HE” decoration! Available for Tanker’s Day.


“Golden HE” decoration

When: From today until September 9th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Win 5 battles using Soviet ground vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Golden HE” decoration.

Additional details:

• Your activity must not be below 70%.
  
• You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, and [Assault] mode.
  
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This is the PUMA VJTF, the most advanced modification of Germany’s latest IFV currently fielded by the Bundeswehr. Featuring upgraded firepower, the PUMA VJTF will soon join the top ranks of the German ground forces tree!

PUMA VJTF: A Light Tank for Germany at Rank VII
At a glance:

• Excellent mobility!
  
• Addition of Spike-LR missiles.
  
• Active protection system.
  
• Powerful 30 mm autocannon!

Vehicle History
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In the late 2010s, the Bundeswehr sought to upgrade its PUMA IFVs to the latest technological standard. In 2021, the official approval for the modernization of 40 PUMAs was obtained. The new variant would feature the implementation of the Spike-LR ATGM and enhanced communication systems among other upgrades with a target deployment ... Read more

Unrivaled in its time and one of the first representatives of a class of fast battleships, HMS Barham is the main reward for the Steel Baron naval event!

HMS Barham: An Event Vehicle Battleship for Great Britain at... Read more

Aircraft

• Now when landing on an enemy aircraft carrier, a player will surrender just like it happens when landing on an airfield.

Ground vehicles

• A bug that caused the button for launching an UAV to change to the button for deploying an UGV activation of which was spawning a tank has been fixed. (Report[community.gaijin.net]).
  
• A bug that caused shells replenished on a capture point to be damaged if they were lost in an ammo rack fire has been fixed.
  
• A synchroniza...

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Meet the CV9035NL, a Dutch modification of the CV90 IFV, developed specifically for the export market.

CV9035NL: A Squadron Vehicle Light Tank for France at Rank VII
At a glance:

• Potent 35 mm autocannon!
  
• Good mobility.
  
• Laser warning system.
  
• Add-on armor, making it slightly heavier than the CV9035DK.

Vehicle History
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Following the development of the CV90 Mk III, many countries adopted the vehicle into their military. Among these operators was also the Dutch army, which placed orders in 2004 and obtained up to 193 vehicles by the time the last units were delivered in 2011.
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Meet the CV9035NL!
This is the CV9035NL, another unique variant of the CV90 family of IFVs that are already familiar to the game. ... Read more

The long-awaited Su-24M frontline bomber will be joining the top ranks of the Soviet Union's aircraft tree in the next major update!

Su-24M: A Strike Aircraft for the USSR at Rank VII
At a glance:

• Very large payload capacity with a huge variety of ordnance.
  
• High speed, much faster than the Su-25.
  
• New KAB-1500L guided bombs.
  
• 600 rounds per second? Yes, that’s real.
  
• Variable-sweep wing.

Vehicle History
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Almost immediately after the Su-24 entered service, work began on its modernization. The main goal was to improve target accuracy using the latest weaponry, advanced navigation systems, and an upgraded targeting suite. A new generation of missiles with semi-active laser guidance (Kh-25, Kh-29L) and precision-guided bombs (... Read more

In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look at the J-10A, an advanced 4+ generation Chinese jet fighter developed in the late 1990s to incorporate the latest aeronautical technologies available at the time.

J-10A: A Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIII
Features:

• Top speed of Mach 2!
  
• Excellent maneuverability.
  
• High G load!
  
• Air-to-air focused arsenal.

Vehicle History
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For much of the second half of the 20th century, Chinese aircraft development struggled to meet the requirements of the PLAAF due to insufficiently advanced technologies. This was only further compounded by regular and extensive budget cuts which often canceled promising projects. In the early 1980s however, funding for the development of a cutting edge fighter was approve... Read more

Today, we’ll be taking a look at IJN Amagi — an advanced Japanese battlecruiser design whose construction began in 1920 but was ultimately never completed due to adverse circumstances.

IJN Amagi: A Battlecruiser for Japan at Rank VI
Features:

• Deadly 410 mm primary guns!
  
• Excellent mobility.
  
• Decent protection.
  
• Poor AA capability.

Vehicle History
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In the early 1920s, the Imperial Japanese Navy made plans to construct a new class of four battlecruisers. The ships were planned to be fitted with 16’’ primary guns, feature reasonable protection and excellent speed. Construction was approved and work began in the early 1920s, with Amagi as the lead ship of the class being laid down in December 1920. However, after the Washington Naval ... Read more

Today we’ll be taking a look at the AI-Khalid-I, a further development of the Chinese-Pakistan MBT-2000 main battle tank. Pre-orders for this tank have just started today!

Al-Khalid-I: A Premium MBT for China at Rank VII
Features:

• Good balance of armor, mobility and firepower.
  
• 1200 HP engine.
  
• Further turret protection through additional ERA blocks.

Vehicle History
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The AI-Khalid-I upgrade program was designed to improve the combat effectiveness of Pakistan’s MBT-2000 (AI-Khalid) main battle tanks. The upgrade priorities included improving the fire control system and on-board electronics, and more effectively positioning ERA on the turret. The AI-Khalid-I is currently in service with Pakistan, the largest operator of the MBT-2000 family of tanks... Read more

In early August 1945, Japan agreed to the Allied terms for ending the war as outlined in the Potsdam Declaration. On September 2nd 1945, aboard the USS Missouri battleship, the Japanese Foreign Minster and Chief of General Staff signed the Instrument of Surrender, formally ending World War II after six long years.

Get the “V-J Day 2024” decal Available for this anniversary.


“V-J Day 2024” decal

When: From today until September 5th (09:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using US vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “V-J Day 2024” decal.

Additional details:

• You must use a minimum of rank III.
  
• Your activity must...

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Welcome to the 135th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Thanks for sharing your captures with us last week! This week, take a picture with a “destroyer”! These often hard-hitting vehicles are great assets when on your team, but if they are not- watch out for loose bombs and sneaky torpedoes! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 135th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen135. You have time until the 6th 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.

Terms:

• ...

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