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The Harrier GR.7 is a modification of the second generation British Harrier jump jet, developed in the 1980s as a means to expand the capabilities of the original Harrier. Soon, both War Thunder pilots and fans of this unique aircraft family alike will have the chance to take command of the Harrier II as it arrives to the game as part of the next major update, Age of Drones!

Briefly: A further development of the well-known Harrier jump jet, featuring a new fuselage design and wing, resulting in a higher payload capacity.

Harrier GR.7, strike aircraft, Britain, Rank VII
Features:

• V/TOL capabilities
  
• Expanded weapons arsenal
  
• Countermeasures
  
• Subsonic

In War Thunder, the Harrier GR.7 will be a new strike aircraft awaiting pi... Read more

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

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

Welcome to the 32nd War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Your close-up shots were absolutely superb! So many screenshots, each capturing all of the intricate details of vehicles in War Thunder! War Thunder has never looked prettier! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 32nd edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen32. You have time until 16.09.2022 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.

Important addition: Screenshot theme - Autoca...

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

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

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

• 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.

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

Golden Bay is a new location for naval and aircraft battles, which is coming in the Drone Age major update!

A narrow strait between a bay and the open ocean becomes a new arena for naval and aircraft clashes! Boats and patrol ships glide in the labyrinth of cargo ships and oil tankers, huddling in the bay after the firefight begins. Meanwhile, big ships are rushing the bay from the sea, leaving a majestic giant suspension bridge behind.

The new location, Golden Bay, was created based on the coastal features of the San-Francisco area with a picturesque view of the bridge over the straits. The land part of the location was inspired by the green hills and rocks to the East of the bay.

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

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