✈️J-11B: Dragon Flanker!

Meet the J-11B, created under China’s program to modernize the Russian Su-27, coming to the game in the Hornet’s Sting major update!

🇨🇳J-11B: A Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️The PL-12 and new PL-8B air-to-air missiles!
▪️Improved rate of climb and acceleration.
▪️Modern radar.
▪️A variety of air-to-surface guided weapons.

👋Introducing the J-11B!
The J-11B is a major step forward compared to previous modifications of the Russian Su-27. Featuring new engines and a reduction of the overall weight of the aircraft due to composite materials, the J-11B features an increased rate of climb and a new air-to-air missile, plus many guided weapons for use against ground targets. Let’s take a look at this new top-tier jet fighter for China!

🛠Server Update 13.03.2025

‼️A bug that could cause Research Points earned from one battle to be lost if the player left early and then started another battle has been fixed. This would occur if the research of a modification or vehicle was completed when the second battle finished before the first one when the same modification or vehicle was being researched.

🚀Rocket Storm: FIAT 6614 FIROS 6

This is the Italian FIAT 6614 FIROS 6, the main reward in the Rocket Storm event, which started today!

🇮🇹FIAT 6614 FIROS 6: An Event Vehicle Light Tank for Italy at Rank V

At a glance:
▪️51 mm rockets with up to 250 mm penetration!
▪️Excellent mobility.
▪️Light armor.
▪️Amphibious.
▪️Slow rotation speed on the rocket launcher.

👋Introducing the FIAT 6614 FIROS 6!
The vehicle reward in the Rocket Storm event is this high-speed armored vehicle, capable of racing across the battlefield at 100 km/h, equipped with a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). Meet the FIAT 6614 FIROS 6, featuring a total of 48 rockets ready to fire!

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🐝🐝🐝Dev Server is now closed. 🛑

🇭🇺Discounts on Hungarian Vehicles for Hungarian Revolution Day!

On March 15th, 1848, an uprising broke out in Pest against the Austrian Empire, which at the time ruled the Kingdom of Hungary. The uprising was bloodless and achieved concessions from the Emperor, who agreed to all of the Hungarian demands, granting them freedom of the press, civil rights and greater autonomy. The anniversary of this event is celebrated to this day as one of Hungary’s main national holidays.

🛍Discounts on Hungarian vehicles!

The following vehicles are available at a 30% discount:
▪️Bf 110 G-4 (rank III) 1015 Golden Eagles
▪️Bf 109 G-2 (rank IV) 3248 Golden Eagles
▪️Tigris (rank IV) 3416 Golden Eagles
▪️Mi-24P (rank VI) 6111 Golden Eagles

Additionally, you can buy the PzH 2000HU pack at a 30% discount in the Gaijin.net Store!

➡️PzH 2000 Pack

🔼Hornet’s Sting: Improvements and New Features!

Today we’ll be doing a brief overview of the improvements and features coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update! We’ve already talked about some of the main changes and vehicles coming to the game in the CM Covert Disclosures article and vehicle dev blogs, so be sure to check those out to keep up to speed with what’s coming.

✅Updated Hit Effects
✅Improvements to the Interface
✅Aerodynamic Hot Stuff!
✅Naval battles: Hull Sections, Flooding and Arcade Aiming
✅Lead time for missiles
✅Set up those radars!
✅New Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)!

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🛠The M728 CEV for the Anniversary of the US Army Corps of Engineers!

The Corps of Engineers first appeared in the Continental Army in 1775 during the American Revolution. In its modern form, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was officially established on March 16th, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson signed the Military Peace Establishment Act into law. Engineers built bridges and fortifications during the Civil War and World War II, supported the Allied landings in Normandy, and also worked on large-scale civilian projects such as the Hoover Dam and Panama Canal.

🏪The M728 CEV is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

The premium M728 CEV is available for 8,200 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 14th (12:00 GMT) until March 17th (12:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Army > Premium vehicles.

About this tank
▪️The M728 CEV (where CEV stands for “Combat Engineer Vehicle”) is based on the M60 MBT and is equipped with a dozer blade, a 165 mm M135 cannon and two machine guns. Its HESH shell is destructive and contains a TNT equivalent exceeding 20 kg! Bear in mind that the muzzle velocity is low on this gun, so take time to range and aim to ensure a hit.

🍀Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a New Decal and Discount!

In the early 5th century, Saint Patrick set out to spread Christianity from Roman Britain, where he was born, to Ireland. Today, he is reserved as the patron saint of Ireland, and festivals and celebrations are held every year on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick.

🛍LÉ Orla is available at a 30% discount!

The Irish LÉ Orla coastal vessel is available at a 30% discount for 4,263 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 17th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Great Britain > Coastal fleet > Premium vehicles.

About this boat
▪️LÉ Orla features a 76 mm/62 OTO-Melara automatic gun that can fire HE, HE-VT and SAP shells, effective against smaller vessels. Additionally, this boat has 20 mm automatic cannons with APDS rounds and 7.62 machine guns as backup.

⭐️Get the “St. Patrick’s Day 2025” decal!

For this event you can unlock this themed decal.

When: From March 17th (11:00 GMT) until March 20th (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using any vehicle at rank III or higher to receive the “St. Patrick’s Day 2025” decal!

🐝🐝🐝Planned Technical Works on 18.03.2025

Hey everyone, on March 18th from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the Hornet's Sting major update!

Be sure to catch up on what content is coming in this update by looking at our dev blogs while you wait for your game to download. The major update announcement and full major changelog will be published when the update is released and ready to play.

Thank you for your understanding.

🐝🐝🐝Meet Hornet’s Sting, War Thunder’s first major update in 2025!

Hornet’s Sting introduces the F/A-18 for the USA and Sweden in several variants, along with the Su-30SM for the USSR that features thrust vectoring, enhancing its maneuverability! For ground forces, the Tracked Rapier, CLOVIS and 2S19M1 / M2 take the spotlight thanks to their excellent capabilities. Rhine, Sinai and Jungle have received graphical overhauls, refreshing their visuals, all while maintaining their familiar layouts. Next up for naval forces is HMS Warspite, one of the most decorated warships in naval history! To top it off, the game has had some interface improvements, item recycling and new player profile showcases.

🆕Check out the changelog to see the fixes, vehicles and other features that we’ve included in this major update.

🐸It is "Hornet’s Sting" my dudes!🐝

✈️The German La-5FN Temporarily Returns to Mark the La-5’s First Flight!

On March 21st 1942, the La-5 — a Soviet plane capable of fighting the Germans on equal terms — took to the skies for the first time. It quickly became one of the main aircraft that defended Soviet skies. In September 1944, Germany captured a fully functional La-5FN and studied it at Rechlin airfield.

🏪The La-5FN (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

In honor of the La-5’s first flight, the premium German La-5FN is available for 5,250 Golden Eagles.

When: From March 21st (11:00 GMT) until March 24th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft
▪️The La-5FN got its name from the more powerful M-82FN engine installed in this modification of the aircraft. The La-5FN is slightly slower than the German Fw 190 A and Bf 109 G, but demonstrates great flight characteristics at low altitudes. For weaponry, this aircraft features two 20 mm ShVAK cannons with 340 rounds, great for taking out enemy aircraft.

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💅 40 New User-Created Camouflages in the Hornet’s Sting Trophy!

Check out the new camouflage trophy for Hornet’s Sting that includes 40 camouflages from 39 authors from WT Live! Out of these 40, 19 are historical, 18 are semi-historical and 3 are fictional. We’ve made sure to include some more mid-rank vehicle camouflages, plus include a camouflage for each in-game nation. You can also get a unique decal relating to the update and rare vehicles in the form of coupons.

🎁Contents of the Hornet’s Sting trophy:

▪️Coupons for rare vehicles.
▪️19 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles.
▪️18 camouflage coupons for aircraft.
▪️1 camouflage coupon for naval vessels.
▪️2 camouflage coupons for helicopters.
▪️Coupon for the Hornet’s Sting decal.

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🇮🇹A Decal and Discounts for Italian Air Force Day!

On March 28th 1923, the Italian Air Force was founded as a separate unit called Regia Aeronautica. After World War II and the abolition of the monarchy, it was renamed Aeronautica Militare. When the Italian Air Force decided to modernize in the late 20th century, it purchased the Eurofighter Typhoon — these aircraft now make up a significant part of the Aeronautica Militare’s fleet.

🛍30% discounts on Italian vehicles!

The following Italian aircraft are available at a 30% discount!

▪️G.55S (rank IV) — 3010 Golden Eagles
▪️Ariete (rank VI) — 6111 Golden Eagles
▪️A-129 International (p) (rank VI) — 6363 Golden Eagles. This helicopter is only available to purchase for the duration of this event.

When: From March 27th (14:00 GMT) until March 31st (11:00 GMT).
Where: Italy > Aviation / Helicopters > Premium vehicles.

🛍You can also purchase all of the vehicles in a special bundle in the store with a 50% discount

⭐️Get the “Emblem of the "Frecce Tricolori" Squadron” decal!

When: From March 27th (14:00 GMT) until March 31st (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using Italian aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of the "Frecce Tricolori" Squadron” decal!