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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

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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

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

Welcome to the 134th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
Your screenshots shared with us last week were super! When the cannons are quiet, many of the locations seem prime for a relaxing break. This week, take a picture of one of your amphibious vehicles or vessels! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 134th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen134. You have time until the 30th of August 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...

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

Let’s take a look at the ZSU-23-4M2 (also known as the Shilka-M2), which is a special variant of the Shilka SPAA, used for accompanying tank columns during the Afghan War.

ZSU-23-4M2 “Shilka-M2”: An SPAA for the USSR at Rank V
At a glance:

• No radar compared to the other Shilkas.
  
• High rate of fire on the 23 mms!
  
• Increased ammunition: 4,000 rounds instead of 2,000.

Vehicle History
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During the course of the Afghan War, the 23 mm Shilka SPAA proved to be a good escort vehicle for tank columns, where its high firing automatic guns were used to fend off ambushes. Soon after, a special variant of the Shilka with no radar and an increased ammunition capacity of 4,000 rounds was developed and produced at the Ulyanovsk Mechanical Plant. In total, 18 ZSU... Read more

The MiG-15, the most mass-produced jet fighter in history, was designed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau and accepted into service with the Soviet Air Force on August 23rd 1949. It served various countries for over half a century and took part in conflicts in China, Korea and Egypt, and was also actively used by the USSR to protect the air borders of Warsaw Pact countries.

The MiG-15bis ISH has a temporary 30% discount! In honor of this anniversary, the MiG-15bis ISH has a temporary 30% discount, available for 5,992 Golden Eagles.

When: From today until August 29th (09:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this jet fighter

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