Pre-order: AMX A-1A

Today we’re introducing the premium AMX A-1A, a Brazilian variant of the light strike aircraft jointly developed by Italy and Brazil in an effort to modernize their fleets in the 1980s. It’s coming to the game in the Seek & Destroy major update and can be pre-ordered starting from today!

AMX A-1A: A Premium Strike Aircraft for Italy at Rank VII. Features:
- Excellent flight characteristics.
- 30 mm cannons.
- Subsonic.
- Advanced weaponry.

The AMX A-1A is the Brazilian variant of a light strike aircraft co-developed by Italy and Brazil to replace older types in the ground strike and reconnaissance roles. Soon, you’ll be able to look forward to this Brazilian variant that’s coming to the game in the Seek & Destroy major update as as premium aircraft that can be pre-ordered from today. Let’s take a closer look at the differences of this modification of the AMX!

ZSL92: Rapid Firepower!

The ZSL92 is a later modification of a Chinese infantry fighting vehicle, developed in the late 1980s in response to the changing dynamics of modern warfare at the time. Soon, tankers in War Thunder will have the chance to take command of a unique new IFV design coming to the higher ranks of the Chinese ground forces tree as part of the next major update, Seek & Destroy!

ZSL92: An SPAA for China at Rank IV. Features:
- Rapid-firing 25 mm autocannon.
- Light protection.

Coming to War Thunder as part of the Seek & Destroy major update, the nimble ZSL-92 will reinforce the mid ranks of the Chinese ground forces trees with a potent new SPAA design! Although being a unique new vehicle, if you’ve played Chinese vehicles you may recognize the basic design of the ZSL92 from some already familiar vehicles. This is certainly not by chance and we’re eager to tell you all about it in today’s devblog. So let’s dive right into the details!

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HMS Queen Mary: Royalty at Sea

HMS Queen Mary is a one-off British battlecruiser design built in the leadup to WWI. Coming as part of the Seek & Destroy major update, HMS Queen Mary will soon reinforce the top ranks of the British Bluewater fleet with the introduction of a powerful new battlecruiser!

HMS Queen Mary: A Battlecruiser for Great Britain at Rank V. Features:
- Powerful primary battery!
- Mediocre protection.
- Exceptional mobility.
- No anti-air protection.

In War Thunder, HMS Queen Mary will arrive at rank V of the British Bluewater tree as part of the Seek & Destroy major update, expanding this tree’s battlecruiser roster and smoothing out the progression to the current top British battlecruiser; HMS Hood. In today’s devblog, we’re eager to tell you all about this unique new imperial warship, coming to naval battles very soon!

Pre-order: T-80UE-1

Pre-orders for the new T-80UE-1 Soviet premium that features a high-resolution thermal imager, are starting today!

T-80UE-1: A Premium MBT for the USSR at Rank VII. Features:
- Very good frontal protection.
- Great mobility.
- GEN 2 thermal imager!
- Anti-tank guided missiles.

Today, we’re starting pre-orders for the T-80UE-1 — a premium variant of one of the best Soviet top-tier tanks, which features excellent armor, good mobility, a large selection of ammunition, and is also equipped with an advanced high-resolution thermal imager. Let’s take a look!

Desert Warrior: Horseman of the Apocalypse

Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Desert Warrior, a modified export variant of the British Warrior purchased and used by Kuwait to this day. Coming soon in the Seek & Destroy major update!

Desert Warrior: A Light Tank for Great Britain at Rank VII. Features:
- Stabilized 25 mm Bushmaster cannon!
- 2 x TOW launchers.
- Good ammunition range.
- Good mobility.
- Light armor.

This is the Desert Warrior, a modified Warrior featuring a Delco turret with a rapid-firing stabilized 25 mm Bushmaster cannon and two TOW launchers. Built for the hot desert climate, the Desert Warrior is going to provide Great Britain with an neat little all-round IFV at the higher ranks when it arrives in the next major update. Let’s dive into the details!

The Churchill AVRE "Petard" is another one of Britain’s interesting vehicles from the Hobart’s Funnies series of vehicles, designed with specific tasks in mind. This one is for demolishing fortified positions, but of course in War Thunder you’ll be able to have fun taking out enemy vehicles in whatever way possible! Let’s take a look at it.

Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in War Thunder!

We’re honoring the largest seaborne invasion ever today on its 80th anniversary. Take a look at the various different activities and discounts that we’ve created dedicated to this day.

- Unique Bundles Available in the Gaijin.net Store! From June 6th (12:00 GMT) until June 10th (12:00 GMT).
- Participate in the Operation Overlord event to earn the Churchill AVRE! From June 5th (11:00 GMT) until June 17th (11:00 GMT).
- The Military Engineer: Percy Hobart in June’s Pages of History! From June 1st (11:00 GMT) until June 30th (11:00 GMT).
- HMS Belfast is Available at a 50% Discount! From June 6th (12:00 GMT) until June 10th (07:00 GMT).
- Get a D-Day themed Ship Flag and Decal! From June 6th (12:00 GMT) until June 10th (07:00 GMT).
- D-Day Tournament Series!

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Few families of vehicles need little introduction more than the MiG-21 series. From the early F-13 variant, to the staple MFs and rounding off with the Bis, multiple nations and many pilots have come to love and fear the Fishbed series in game. Joining the ranks of the British tree as a premium will be the ultimate version to grace the skies, sporting the features many of the most modern aircraft in the game have become renowned for. Much like South African vehicles, Indian vehicles will be introduced into the British tree. Let’s dive deeper into what you can expect with the Bison!

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The RN Geniere features three main caliber turrets housing 120 mm guns with a decent rate of fire and good selection of ammo. Additionally this destroyer has good protection against aircraft thanks to its 20 mm anti-aircraft guns! To deal with heavier ships, RN Geniere is also armed with 6 x 533 mm torpedoes and depth charges. A good all-round destroyer!

Meet the Namer 30!

The Namer 30 will soon take up the place as the new top light vehicle available to the Israeli ground tree in the Seek & Destroy major update. Outfitted with highly potent weapons and offering great mobility, the Namer will greatly reinforce the top ranks and will help diversify ground lineups. Let’s dive into the full details!

Early Access for the French Coastal Fleet: The VLT-2!

Today we’re introducing the VLT-2, a French torpedo boat built and used only in small numbers following the liberation of France at the end of WWII. This boat is arriving as part of the Seek & Destroy major update, becoming the first vessel available in the new French Coastal fleet tree!

VLT-2: A Premium Torpedo Boat for France at Rank IV. Features:
- Excellent mobility!
- Potent arsenal.
- Premium bonuses.

The VLT-2 will be the first French Coastal fleet vessel available in War Thunder, coming as part of the Seek & Destroy major update. In a future major update later this year, you’ll be able to gain Early Access to researching the rest of the Coastal fleet tree if you purchase this special pack.

F-4F KWS LV (ICE): Arch-Phantom!

Meet the F-4F KWS LV (ICE) which represents the penultimate modification of the legendary F-4 Phantom II in service with the Luftwaffe. Featuring an upgraded radar system and ARH missile capability, the most advanced variant of the Phantom will be arriving at the top rank of the German aviation tree in the Seek & Destroy major update!

F-4F KWS LV (ICE) Phantom II: A Jet Fighter for Germany at Rank VIII. Features:
- Excellent flight characteristics.
- ARH air-to-air missiles.
- Superb versatility.

CV9035DK: The Nordic Gunslinger

The CV9035DK is a later modification of the Swedish CV90 IFV, built for and operated by the Danish military since the late 2000s. Soon, you’ll have the chance to command this unique variant of the CV90, arriving at the top ranks of the Swedish ground forces tree as part of the Seek & Destroy major update!

CV9035DK: A Premium Light Tank for Sweden at Rank VI. Features:
- 35 mm autocannon!
- Good mobility.
- Light protection.

The CV9035DK is a unique version of the well known CV90 series of IFVs that you may already be familiar with. Arriving to the top ranks of the Swedish ground forces tree with the release of the Seek & Destroy major update, the CV9035DK will substantially reinforce the light vehicle roster and also allow tankers to advance to the top ranks even quicker. Let’s find out more!

Meet the Vextra 105!
This new vehicle coming to the French ground forces tree is going to help reinforce the already great lineup of French vehicles at its rank. Sporting good mobility and fitted with a powerful cannon, this nimble predator is coming to the Seek & Destroy major update. Let’s take a closer look then!

The MiG-21 SPS-K Returns for the Anniversary of the MiG-21’s First Flight!
On June 16th 1955, the first flight of the MiG-21 supersonic jet fighter, developed by the Mikoyan and Gurevich Design Bureau, took place. This is the most mass-produced supersonic aircraft in history: including Chinese variants, the number of MiG-21 units produced reaches 14,000!

The MiG-21 SPS-K (Germany) is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!
This jet fighter is available for 9,270 Golden Eagles.

When: Until June 17th (07:00) GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft
· The SPS-K designation was given to the modification of the MiG-21PFM with the 23 mm GSh-23L cannon, which entered service with the GDR Air Force. This German variant differs from the Soviet prototype, in that it can replace the cannon pod with an SPS-141 countermeasure pod. The MiG-21 SPS-K has access to the potent R-3S, R-3R, R-13M1 and R-60 air-to-air missiles. Additionally, this aircraft can use the S-24 and S-5K rockets, plus FAB-500M-54 and OFAB-250 bombs against ground targets!

Update

A server-client synchronization bug that could have caused some trees to become invisible for the player in the session has been fixed. This could have lead to the vanishing of shells if they were shot through trees.