The aircraft that left the biggest mark in history were usually the ones that rolled off assembly lines by the thousands and could turn the tide on an entire front. Everyone’s heard of planes like the Mustang and the Spitfire. But working alongside them were always the “dark horses” — small-run aircraft and prototypes. They were rarely inferior to their legendary counterparts, but for one reason or another, they never went into mass production. One example of this kind of destiny is the Heinkel He 100, which, despite all its advantages, never got to become a mass-produced Luftwaffe fighter.
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▪️Sound mods can once again be used. If a sound mod stops working during a battle, you’ll see a warning the next time you launch the client. We’re continuing to refine the criteria for detecting sound mod issues, so if you are certain your mod does not affect client stability, you can simply dismiss the message.
❗️ We have fixed all currently known causes of crashes. However, combining different modifications may still lead to game instability; so use sound mods at your own risk.
If a modification causes the game to run unstably, or if you are unhappy with the result, you can revert everything to the way it was:
1. Open the config.blk file and change the line `enable_mod:b=yes` to `enable_mod:b=no`, or delete the line entirely.
2. Delete the `mod` folder and all its contents from the `sound` folder.
After doing this, War Thunder will revert to using the default sound effects.
Aircraft
▪️F-2A F-2A ADTW — a bug that caused the loss of target tracking outside the scan zone in TWS mode has been fixed.
▪️Spitfire F Mk IXc — a bug that prevented selecting a weapon loadout consisting solely of forward-firing armament with no bombs has been fixed.
▪️Su-30MKK (China) — a bug where the LD-10 anti-radiation missile loadout was listed under the “air-to-air” weapon category instead of “air-to-ground” one has been fixed.
Interface
▪️Improved the display of leaderboards for football events featuring a league system: promotion and relegation icons are now shown, along with a message indicating that promotion will not occur if there is an insufficient number of participants.
Controls
▪️A bug where controlling the cursor with the gamepad D-pad could cause it to spontaneously move to a random position on the screen has been fixed. This was particularly disruptive when applying decals or working with 3D decorations in the vehicle customization menu.
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France made extensive use of aircraft since the First World War, and placed special emphasis on developing its air force during the interwar period; it was established as a separate military branch on July 2nd 1934. France fought on various fronts during the Second World War, with French pilots distinguishing themselves both within the ranks of the British Royal Air Force and in the service of the USSR (notably in the famous “Normandie-Niemen” squadron). After the war, France continued to develop its aircraft manufacturing industry, gaining renown for aircraft such as the Mirage and the Rafale.
When: From July 2nd (11:00 GMT) until July 5th (11:00 GMT)
Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used French aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “French Air Force Day” trophy!
Inside this trophy, you’ll receive one of four previously available decals
The “French Air Force Command Emblem” and “French Air Force Day 2025” decals can be found in the “France → Aviation” vehicle customization section. The other decals are located in the “Holidays” section.
If you already have all three decals, you’ll receive a trophy containing one of the following items:
▪️20-50% Research Point booster for 3-10 battles
▪️20-50% Silver Lion booster for 3-10 battles
▪️3-5 universal backups
▪️1 day of Premium account
Additional details:
▪️You can complete the task in random battles, except for [Assault] mode.
▪️Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → French Air Force Day.
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Recent air defense balance tweaks didn’t yield the desired results that we were seeking. As a result, the air defense systems algorithms require more complex refinement to improve their survivability against high-speed Anti-Radiation missiles (ARMs) like the Kh-31. Consequently, we have decided to downgrade the “Red” side’s air defense by replacing the Buk-M3 SAM system with the S-300, which utilizes semi-active guidance. The “Blue” side’s air defense remains unchanged for now, though this may be adjusted if the impact proves too drastic. These changes will be deployed in an upcoming update, so stay tuned to the changelog.
In addition to the aforementioned algorithm changes, which may reduce the effectiveness of ARM launches from extreme ranges, we are also working on adding more advanced Anti-Radiation missiles for the “Blue” side. Specifically the AARGM-ER; however, this will take some time and will likely be implemented in the next major update.
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The WT Wiki authors regularly share in-depth articles about the game and vehicles inside it. We've compiled a list of useful and interesting posts for you.
Your article could be included in this selection as well! Write about your favorite vehicles on WT Wiki to receive rewards for useful content. Read more about the rules
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We’d like to invite you to participate in the "Advance" event! An asymmetrical battle where one team must capture all the points on the map, while the other defends them. Capturing key points decides the outcome of the battle, and familiar locations are revisited in a new tactical perspective.
🏪 From July 3rd (11:00 GMT) to July 6th (11:00 GMT), look for "Advance" in the "Events and Tournaments" tab.
▪️The event takes place in Arcade and Realistic Battles on the "Port Novorossiysk," "Maginot Line," and "Volokolamsk.” maps.
▪️Each point belongs to the defending team at the time of activation.
▪️The points are activated sequentially, one at a time. After the attackers capture the current point, the next one is activated.
▪️The capture points alternate in their functionality: A, C, and E (key points) are small in size but take a long time to capture; B and D (intermediate points) completely cover the defenders' previous spawn zone, making them much larger in size than the key points, but they are captured significantly faster. After capturing an intermediate point, a new spawn point becomes available for the attackers to attack the next key point, while the previous spawn point is disabled.
▪️Capturing the last key point (E) or eliminating all defenders results in victory for the attackers.
▪️Holding the points for the duration of the mission or eliminating all attacking players results in victory for the defending team.
▪️The number of respawns per player is limited and differs between the defending and attacking teams.
▪️The maximum number of players per team is not the same.
▪️Respawning in ground vehicles in Realistic Battles does not require Respawn Points, however respawning in aircraft does.
▪️Repeated respawns are available, without requiring a backup vehicle.
▪️To queue for the event, you need ground vehicles with a Battle Rating of 4.7–5.7.
▪️Vehicles with a Battle Rating of 3.7–5.7 are allowed in the battle itself — meaning you can add lower-BR vehicles to your lineup.
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July 4th marks the anniversary of the United States of America! The country’s independence was proclaimed by signing the world-famous Declaration of Independence in 1776. July 4th 2026 marks the 250th anniversary, and we join in on the congratulations with discounts and various rewards for playing in battles!
When: From July 3rd (11:00 GMT) until July 6th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Aviation / Army > Premium vehicles.
▪️M26E1 (Rank IV) for 3,740 Golden Eagles
The M26E1 is an experimental variant of the M26 medium tank, featuring a more powerful cannon than the standard M26 with better ballistics and higher penetration. The reload is slightly slower than the regular M26, but the improved performance more than makes up for it, allowing the M26 to be played effectively almost anywhere.
▪️F-86F-35 (Rank V) for 4,635 Golden Eagles
The F-86F-35 sports a unique American flag-themed camouflage and a unique pilot model. Fast, maneuverable, and easy to fly, it is suitable for both air combat and ground-attack missions, capable of carrying two bombs or 16 rockets on its hardpoints.
▪️AV-8B (NA) (Rank VII) for 4,810 Golden Eagles
The AV-8B (NA) is an upgraded version of the AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft, featuring the NAVFLIR forward-looking infrared system, night-vision goggle compatibility, and updated avionics with multifunction displays (MFDs). The “NA” in its designation stands for “Night Attack”. Its targeting system enables the guidance of a wide range of air-to-ground missiles and precision-guided bombs.
🏪 When: From July 3rd (11:00 GMT) until July 10th (11:00 GMT).
The XM1 (Chrysler) and USS Bennion packs, as well as a bundle containing both vehicles, are available to purchase at a special price in the Gaijin store. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to acquire these extremely rare vehicles!
➡️XM1 (Chrysler) Pack
▪️XM1 (Chrysler) (Rank VI, USA)
▪️Premium account for 15 days
▪️2000 Golden Eagles
➡️USS Bennion Pack
▪️USS Bennion (Rank III, USA)
▪️Premium account for 15 days
▪️2000 Golden Eagles
🛳USS Bennion (USA, Rank III) is a destroyer named after a captain who died at Pearl Harbor. The vessel distinguished itself in battles against the Japanese fleet in the Pacific theater. Its main armament of five 127mm guns is capable of taking on many enemy vessels, while 40 mm bofors and 20 mm Oerlikon anti-aircraft autocannons stand ready to defend both the Bennion and its allies from air attacks.
🦅"Made in USA" Bundle
▪️XM1 (Chrysler) Pack
▪️USS Bennion Pack
▪️Unique title: "Made in USA"
When: From July 3rd (11:00 GMT) until July 6th (11:00 GMT).
Play with US ships, aircraft or ground vehicles to get yourself a decal, ship flag and two camouflages!
You can track task progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → US Independence Day.
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A major update has arrived, bringing with it a namesake trophy containing camouflage coupons created by the WT Live community. Inside, you’ll find a wide range of new camouflages for vehicles featured in recent events and the Heavy Cavalry major update, making it a perfect opportunity to deck out your newly acquired machines! The trophy also offers a chance to obtain coupons for rare vehicles and a unique decal.
▪️Coupons for rare vehicles
▪️19 camouflage coupons for ground vehicles
▪️17 camouflage coupons for aircraft
▪️2 camouflage coupons for naval vessels
▪️2 camouflage coupon for helicopters
▪️A coupon for the Heavy Cavalry decal
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The Italian tech tree has recently received its own self-propelled howitzer. Meet the Palmaria, built on the chassis of the OF-40 main battle tank.
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The Italian tech tree has recently received its own self-propelled howitzer. Meet the Palmaria, built on the chassis of the OF-40 main battle tank.
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