New visual effects in the Sons of Attila update!

Today, we’d like to share with you some of the new features and effects coming to War Thunder in the upcoming “Sons of Attila” major update!

• New trees and wind effects
• Shots and explosions
• Destroyable ammo and decorators
• Aircraft voice warning systems
• Realistic HUD for helicopters

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8451-development-new-visual-effects-in-the-sons-of-attila-update-en

OH-58D: Headwatch

A new versatile attack helicopter that is coming to the “Sons of Attila” update will come to the game with two nations at once!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8452-development-oh-58d-headwatch-en

KF41: The Majestic Lynx

The KF41 is a cutting-edge IFV design developed by Rheinmetall in the mid 2010s in order to provide potential operators with a well protected combat vehicle. Soon, the KF41 will make its debut in War Thunder as part of the upcoming “Sons of Attila” major update!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8458-development-kf41-the-majestic-lynx-en

The KV-2 (ZiS-6) and a Decoration for Tanker’s Day!

To commemorate Tanker’s Day, Soviet heavy experimental tank KV-2 (ZiS-6) will be available for purchase for Golden Eagles

From September 8th (13:00 GMT) to September 12th (07:00 GMT), win 5 battles using USSR armored vehicles to receive the “Tank helmet with NVG” decoration.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8456-special-the-kv-2-zis-6-and-a-decoration-for-tanker-s-day-en

MiG-29SMT: Strike From Beyond The Horizon

The MiG-29SMT multi-role jet fighter will arrive at the top of the line in the Soviet research tree. This highly advanced combat aircraft will appear in the next major update, “Sons of Attila”!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8460-development-mig-29smt-strike-from-beyond-the-horizon-en

Super Etendard: Thirsty For Battle

The Super Etendard is a fast and maneuverable aircraft that can be configured for all types of combat: ground strikes as well as air combat. This interesting aircraft will appear in the French research tree in the upcoming “Sons of Atilla” major update!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8462-development-super-etendard-thirsty-for-battle-en

Updated RWR — More realism and features!

Today, we’re going to tell you about the work that we have been doing to improve Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)! These improvements will come to the game very soon in the next major update, “Sons of Attila”!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8466-development-updated-rwr-more-realism-and-features-en

Leclerc AZUR: Action In Urban Areas

A special version of the already well-known Leclerc MBT! The AZUR variant is fitted for urban combat environments, and will be coming to the French ground forces tree at the end of the Leclerc MBT line in the Sons of Attila major update!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8469-development-leclerc-azur-action-in-urban-areas-en

The YP-38 is back for the Anniversary of its first Flight!

The YP-38 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles
From September 15th (11:00 GMT) until September 18th (11:00 GMT).

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8467-special-the-yp-38-is-back-for-the-anniversary-of-its-first-flight-en

RAF Spitfires and a Decal available for Battle of Britain Day

Plagis’ Spitfire LF Mk.IXc and Prendergast’s Spitfire FR Mk.XIVe are temporarily available for Golden Eagles

When: From September 15th (12:00 GMT) until September 18th (12:00 GMT).
Task: Win 5 battles using British aircraft to receive the “Battle for Britain” decal.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8465-special-raf-spitfires-and-a-decal-available-for-battle-of-britain-day-en

Heinkel He 115 C-1: The Flying Magician

The He 115 is a German twin-engined seaplane, developed by Heinkel in the mid 1930s, which saw widespread use during operations in WWII. Soon, the He 115 will arrive in one of its later modifications to the early ranks of the German aviation tree as part of the next major update “Sons of Attila”!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8472-development-heinkel-he-115-c-1-the-flying-magician-en

A Decal and Two Fighters to celebrate the U.S. Air Force’s Birthday

Bostwick’s P-47M-1-RE and Wetmore’s P-51D-10 are temporarily available for Golden Eagles

When: From September 18th (10:00 GMT) until September 21st (10:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using American aircraft to receive the “US Air Forces Day” decal.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8478-special-a-decal-and-two-fighters-to-celebrate-the-us-air-forces-birthday-en

Barak II: Lightning Over The Desert

In the “Sons of Attila” major update, an Israeli modification of the F-16D two-seater fighter jet, lock and loaded to use modern high-precision weapons, will come to the top of the Israeli aircraft research tree as a flagship jet!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8479-development-barak-ii-lightning-over-the-desert-en

Meet Major Update “Sons of Attila”!

A vast amount of vehicles, fixes and anticipated Roadmap additions have now been implemented! Flagship jets: F-16C Block 50, Barak II and MiG-29SMT, plus jets for other nations. Italy has gained the Hungarian branch, which includes 11 ground vehicles starting from the Csaba and ending at the KF41, as well as 3 helicopters. The first South Korean vehicle, the VIDAR — which arrives as an export variant used by Norway — also comes to the Swedish tree! The visual effects of wind, smoke and ammo detonations plus more have also been improved, as well as a rank VI Bluewater and 3 premium Battleships have arrived. Two new maps, including the return of “Test Site — 2271”, are also here.

https://youtu.be/L1LzmQKl-tI

https://wt.pub/sonsofattila

Following the Roadmap: Sons of Attila Roadmap implementations and some Postponements

Hey everyone! In today’s major update “Sons of Attila”, we introduced a number of Roadmap features that were previously promised. Since there’s a vast amount, we thought it would be a good idea to compile and round-up each change from the changelog into one article, so that you can clearly see what has been added. We’ve also added tables of summarized and detailed information about parameter changes and in addition to this, some postponements that we need to make. So, let’s dive into the details!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8482-roadmap-following-the-roadmap-sons-of-attila-roadmap-implementations-and-some-postponements-en

The Mi-24D Returns to Celebrate the Anniversary of Its First Flight!

The Mi-24D is temporarily available for Golden Eagles
When: From September 20th (10:00 GMT) until September 22nd (10:00 GMT).

It’s well armored and even better armed: ATGMs with 650 mm penetration, devastating S-24 rockets and a rapid-fire machine gun to deal with enemy helicopters!

The F-100F is a twin-seater version of the well-known Super Sabre jet fighter, developed with a focus on combat training operations. Soon, you’ll be able to obtain this unique aircraft by taking part in the upcoming Tokushu Heiki event!

F-100F, jet fighter, China, rank VI. Event vehicle.
Features:
• Superb flight characteristics.
• Versatile weaponry.
• Supersonic.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8484-development-tokushu-heiki-f-100f-super-sabre-en

Have you seen that we reworked the cockpits of the Spitfire Mk I, II and V?

If you have, react with a 🔥 and we will say “thank you” to our artists!

Battlecruiser Kurama, the most advanced Ibuki-class ship, will be the grand naval prize of the upcoming Tokushu Heiki event!

✅ More firepower in the form of auxiliary weapons.
✅ Improved armor protection.
❌ Low speed.

Want to add the Kurama to your classic pre-war naval collection? If you do, it’s going to be available to obtain in the upcoming Tokushu Heiki event, with the details surrounding this event being released on September 25th. Stay tuned to our news and see you soon!

Tokushu Heiki: LOSAT

Ever heard of an ATGM that doesn’t use a shaped charge? Well meet the American LOSAT tank destroyer — equipped with guided missiles that feature a kinetic penetrator!

✅ Unique kinetic ATGMs.
❌ No vertical traverse.
✅ Great mobility.
❌ Ineffective at close range.

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8491-development-tokushu-heiki-losat-en

Tokushu Heiki: Ki-48-II Otsu & Ki-148 Missile

The Ki-48-II is a late modification of the prolific Japanese Ki-48 light bomber, more commonly known under the allied reporting name of "Lily". During the tail end of the war, this aircraft was specifically used as a testbed for an experimental guided missile.
✅ Experimental guided missile.
✅ Premium bonuses.

The unique Ki-48-II and the accompanying Ki-148 missile will arrive soon to the early ranks of the Japanese aircraft tree as part of the Tokushu Heiki crafting event. Eager to add it to your collection? Then keep an eye out for the news on September 25th to see how you can take part! See you in the skies!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8492-development-tokushu-heiki-ki-48-ii-otsu-ki-148-missile-en