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Aircraft

• Mi-24a, MiG-23BN — Automatic engine Fire System (EFS) has been added to the modification menu.
  
• Tiger HAP, Tiger HAD — Missile in the launch containers has been changed from SNEB 26 to SNEB 23.
  
• A-4E Early — A bug that caused the “6х 500 pounds bombs + ZUNI Mk 32 x24” blocks to go through the bombs in the suspended weaponry sets has been fixed.

Fleet

• IJN Settsu — A bug that caused the ship to move with an offset has been fixed.

Locations

• The model of stone on the ULQ graphics setting has been fixed for the location “Tunisia”.

Enduring Confrontation and helicopter PvE

• AAA settings for Convoy templates for aircraft “EC” and helicopter PvE hav...

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Aircraft

• Saab AJ37 - a bug has been fixed that prevented installed countermeasures blocks from displaying on the model.
  
• Z-10 - a bug with incorrect weight limits of secondary weapons in the weapons menu has been fixed.
  
• Su-25/Su-25K - incorrect BR has been changed from 9.3 to 9.7 in all game modes.

The current provided update notes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

Brand new scout and strike drone mechanics, a Chinese helicopter tech tree and new visual effects when destroying ground and naval vehicles! More than 40 new and updated vehicles including two iconic Su-25 models, the long requested Skink, the mighty USS Alaska or the first Turkish machine in War Thunder - a T129 ATAK attack helicopter and two new locations: “Golden Bay” and “Pradesh”! Additionally, new models for tank crews for Japan and Sweden, aircraft engine fire extinguisher mechanics and a long list of bug fixes and new features awaits you! Join us in the new “Drone Age”!

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Dear players!

On September 14th, from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the “Drone Age” major update.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

SMS Elbing is the second of two German WWI-era cruisers of the Pillau-class, previously ordered by the Imperial Russian Navy which were seized at the outbreak of The Great War. Soon, SMS Elbing will reinforce the early German cruiser lineup as it makes its way to War Thunder as part of the Drone Age major update!

Briefly: A German WWI-era light cruiser, initially built for the Russian Navy and outfitted with powerful 150 mm guns!

SMS Elbing, light cruiser, Germany, Rank III
Features:

• Powerful cannons
  
• Torpedoes
  
• Low protection
  
• Lacks AA guns

In War Thunder, SMS Elbing will be a new... Read more

The Rooivalk Mk1F CSH helicopter is a true marvel of the South African defense industry. Equipped with advanced technologies which allow it to engage and destroy large numbers of enemy tanks!

Rooivalk Mk1F CSH, strike helicopter, Britain, rank VI. Premium, available in a Store pack.
Features:

• Brilliant flight capabilities
  
• Long-range ZT-6 Mokopa ATGMs
  
• Air-to-air missiles
  
• Thermal imager

In War Thunder, the Rooivalk Mk1F comes as a new Premium attack helicopter at rank VI of the British helicopter tech tree. The aircraft will appear in our online store as part of a special pack immedi... Read more

• In-game chats have been temporarily disabled. Quick commands are available in the game sessions for players in your team and voice chat is active for squad members.

The current provided update notes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

In the upcoming major update we plan to introduce the tech-tree of Chinese helicopters!

Hey all! The first Chinese helicopter introduced to War Thunder recently, the Premium Z-19E, is finally followed by a researchable tech tree of the Chinese helicopters! The first aircraft will land in the upcoming major update Drone Age.





The history of Chinese combat helicopters started with the adaptation of transport helicopters for combat purposes, as well as from researching foreign helicopters. Z-9WA was the first domestically bui... Read more

The Mirage 2000C-S5 is a further development of the well-known Mirage series of French jet fighters and represents the successor to the popular Mirage III preceding it. Coming to War Thunder as part of the Age of Drones major update, seasoned French pilots may look forward to the arrival of the Mirage 2000C-S5 as the new crowning jewel of the French aviation tree in the game!

Briefly: A later development of the Mirage jet fighter, focused on multirole capabilities and equipped with a wide assortment of advanced weapons.

Mirage 2000C-S5, jet fighter, France, Rank VII
Features:

• Excellent flight characteristics
  
• Advanced suspended weapons
  
• Supersonic
  
• Countermeasures

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• A bug has been fixed where the rocket's sight was displayed in the aircraft gunner’s camera.
  
• UH-1B, UH-1C XM-30, UH-1C — a bug has been fixed which prevented gun pod ammo from displaying.

The current provided update notes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

The T129 ATAK is a license-produced variant of the Italian A129 Mangusta attack helicopter, domestically modified and produced by Turkey for its own air force. Soon, this highly capable exotic will reinforce the Italian helicopter tree as it makes its may to War Thunder as part of the next major update Drone Age!

T129 ATAK, attack helicopter, Italy, Rank VI. Store Premium.
Features:

• Excellent agility
  
• Exclusive weapons
  
• Small silhouette
  
• Countermeasures
  
• Thermal imager

In War Thunder, the T129 ATAK will be a brand new Premium attack helicopter awaiting pilots at the top ranks of the ... Read more

Rankings Challenge is a regular competition in which everyone is welcome to participate, whether solo or with friends on an equal footing, using pre-set vehicles. Victories in these battles will raise your rating (you can read here[wiki.warthunder.com] about how ratings are calculated), and the higher your rating, the better the prizes you’ll receive!



During the season of Rankings Challenge the players will be able to participate in several events, divided by type: for example, “Aircraft 1v1”, “Ground vehicles 2v2” o... Read more

The ‘Drone Age’ update will bring new models of crew members in late 20th century Japanese and Swedish vehicles!

New tanker models in ‘modern’ ground vehicles from Sweden and Japan will be added to the game in the upcoming War Thunder major update - the Drone Age!