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• A bug that caused all radar types and missile radar seekers to ignore launched weaponry (bombs, rockets, missiles) and chaff has been fixed. (Report[community.gaijin.net]).

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 not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums ... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

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.

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

In the upcoming Dance of Dragons major update, closed testing of the French Coastal fleet will begin. And today, we’ll be showing you what awaits its first testers!

As with other naval powers, the development of France’s coastal fleet in the 20th century was driven by the ever-changing demands for coastal defense, control of sea routes, and ensuring the security of national interests. And sometimes, extraordinary solutions were adopted to address these challenges.




With the introduction of France’s coastal fleet tree, the first boats will be agile light motor torpedo ones, including the successful VTB-8, VTB-9, and VTB-11 series. Naval enthusiasts will find the Vedette 40k VTB-19 particularly interesting, as it was a boat that s... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look at the rather interesting P-16, an experimental Swiss attack jet aircraft that has been modeled by War Thunder players!

P-16: A Premium Strike Aircraft for Germany at Rank VI
At a glance:

• Excellent low-speed control!
  
• Light in weight with a variety of ordnance that can fit onto 4 wing hardpoints.
  
• Sidewinder AIM-9B air-to-air missiles.
  
• Model created by a War Thunder player!

Vehicle History
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In 1948, the Swiss Air Force announced a competition to develop a jet fighter capable of performing ground-attack missions and taking off from unpaved airfields. Two Swiss companies took part in the competition: EFW (Eidgenössische Flugzeugwerke Emmen) with a project for four-engine tailless aircraft and ... Read more

Today we’ll be looking at the JF-17, a fourth generation jet fighter, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, originally to replace the dated fleets of F-104 and Mirage fighters in the PAF’s fleet.

JF-17: A Squadron Vehicle Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIII
At a glance:

• Excellent flight characteristics: Mach 1.6 capable at higher alts.
  
• Versatile arsenal: guided bombs, air-to-air missiles, regular bombs & rockets.
  
• Modern radar.

Vehicle History
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For a long time, the Pakistan Air Force has been an operator of western fighter jets, such as the American F-104 and French Mirage. In the wake of the Indo-Pakistan War however, the PAF increasingly resorted to adopting Chinese aircraft into service due to western sanctions. Soon after, Pakistani and C... Read more

The next major update for War Thunder — 'Dance of Dragons'!

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Meet the new Steel Baron naval event. In this one, you can get the British HMS Barham, themed decals and a profile icon of Vice-Admiral Arthur Craig Waller, who commanded this ship in the Battle of Jutland!

When: From September 5th (11:00 GMT) until September 23rd (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

HMS Barham — an event vehicle Battleship for Great Britain at Rank VI
Charles Middleton, 1st Baron Barham, was a prominent British politician and admiral in the 18th and 19th century. Several ships were named in his honor, including the Queen Elizabeth-class battleship HMS Barham, which fought in both world wars. She was the squadron flagship at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, and at the beginning of World War II, she took part in the Dakar operation a... Read more

The Belarusian strategic offensive operation, named after the a general in war of 1812, Prince Pyotr Bagration, successfully ended on August 29th 1944. As part of it, the Wehrmacht suffered its greatest defeat in the entire military history of Germany. Its losses amounted to around 400,000 combat soldiers.

Get the “Mound of Glory” decal and “Tank Forces General’s Cap (USSR)” decoration! Both of these are available for this anniversary.

When: From today until September 2nd (07:00 GMT).

Task: Play 3 battles using USSR vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Mound of Glory” decal.

Task: Win 5 battles using USSR ground vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Tank Forces General’s Cap (USSR)” decoration!

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

Aircraft

• AV-8B Plus (Italy) — incorrect ammunition count shown on the HUD has been fixed. (Report[community.gaijin.net]).

Interface

• A bug that caused the Standard camouflage to be selected even though the Auto selection could have selected a more appropriate camouflage for the current location has been fixed. (...

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A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Iran and India, USSR and Germany: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 

From September 1st until September 30th, you’ll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, and completing all of them will earn you a unique player icon.

Lev Mikhailovich Roshchin Lev Mikhailovich Roshchin arrived at the front at the age of 19 in December 1941. He was a skilled pilot and quickly earned the rank of lieutenant, becoming a squadron commander. During the war, he fought in the Caucasus, Crimea, Leningrad ... Read more

Today, we’ll be taking a look at a real classic with a fresh coat of paint, the Finnish captured KV-1 Model 1942! The m1942 was one of the last conventional KV-1 variants constructed, chiefly it features improved armor protection at the cost of around one ton of extra weight. This new premium tank will be arriving in the next major update!

KV-1 m1942: A Premium Heavy Tank for Sweden at Rank III
At a glance:

• Impressive survivability, well armored all over!
  
• Powerful APHE rounds: average pen but great against angled armor.
  
• Low mobility but not incredibly slow, can still get around the map easily.

Vehicle History
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The KV-1 Model 1942 was the final production variant of the early KV-1 models. As their development continued, it was clear that armor i... Read more

A lil somethin somethin: You can find the details for this event on the announcement page here.

USS Tennessee (BB-43) is an American battleship of the so-called ‘standard type’, built close to the end of WWI and incorporating several improvements over the New Mexico-class preceding it.

USS Tennessee (BB-43): A Battleship at Rank VI for the USA
At a glance:

• Powerful 14’’ primary guns!
  
• Enhanced protection.
  
• Powerful anti-air arsenal.
  
• Mediocre mobility.

Vehicle History
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USS Tennessee was laid down in 1917 as the lead ship of a class of two battleships, representing a further development of the preceding New Mexico class. Continuing the by then established standard type design philosophy of American battleships, USS Tennessee was built with a particular emphasis on improved torpedo and mine protection while also increasing the... Read more