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

Pages of History (October)

From October 1st until October 31st you’ll be offered 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each will reward you with a trophy, completing all of them earns you a unique player icon.

✅ Trophy reward for each task

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8495-event-pages-of-history-october-en

Tokushu Heiki: Assemble and test an honorable missile to obtain prizes!

The wait is over — the crafting event has returned, and this time we’ve got some very interesting vehicles coming which have already had dev blogs! To sum it up, build the Ki-148 missile (called the Tokushu Heiki in this event) from WWII, test its flight performance in a special flight test mission, then prepare and create a report which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes during this event!

It’s Fixed! №81

✅ Discrepancy in selected ammo has been fixed
✅ Pitch and Yaw control settings see some adjustments
✅ Several sound changes and fixes
✅ Steam achievements now show progress
✅ There’s a lot more!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8498-its-fixed-no81-en

From October 3rd (12:00 GMT) until October 6th (12:00 GMT).
The Sea Hawk Mk.100 and Pz.Sfl.Ic are available for Golden Eagles!

The Pz.Sfl.Ic is an exemplary light tank: it’s lightly armored, but at the same time agile and stealthy. With a maximum speed of 56 km/h, the Pz.Sfl.Ic is an excellent choice for scouting, with its range of ammunition allowing it to deal with other tanks without any major issues: just make sure to shoot first!

The Sea Hawk Mk.100 is the only aircraft at its Battle Rating of 8.0 that has air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9B. Alongside this, the Sea Hawk Mk.100 also features 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, as well as a good selection of bombs and rockets, making it a fantastic all-rounder against aircraft as well in the CAS role in ground battles!

Earn the “German Unity Day” decal!
From October 3rd (12:00 GMT) until October 6th (12:00 GMT).
Play 3 battles using German vehicles to receive the “German Unity Day” decal!

https://warthunder.com/en/news/8506-special-german-unity-day-vehicles-for-ge-and-a-decal-to-celebrate-en