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!

Hooray! Dear players, the store is open again!

Dear players, we regret to inform you that the store is currently experiencing a temporary outage. Rest assured, our specialists are actively working to resolve this issue. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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.

Server update

Ground vehicle simulator battles
· Setup 2_2 — T18E2 has been removed. Pz.IV G, Pz.IV H, Pz.IV J and Churchill AVRE Petard have been added.
· Setup 3_2 — KW I C 756 (r) (Germany) has been removed. Churchill AVRE Petard has been added.
· Setup 4_2 — KV-220 has been removed.
· Setup 5_2 — Kungstiger has been added.
· Setup 6_2 — Ho-Ri Production has been removed. Kungstiger has been added.
· Setup 8_2_2 — M60A1 "D.C.Ariete" has been removed. PLZ83-130 has been added.
· Setup 9_2 — Gal Batash and AGS have been removed. Shturm-S has been added.

Tanks ingredients!!!

Meet the MPK Pr.11451!
The Pr.11451 will be added in the Seek & Destroy major update as a new top tier Coastal fleet boat for the USSR. This amazing hydrofoil combines excellent weapons and very high speed and will be a good addition to the top Soviet naval lineups. Let’s have a look.

https://youtu.be/JxAjYSpZC2o

Dear players!

On June 19th, from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the “Seek & Destroy” major update. While your client is being downloaded, read the devblogs.

We apologize for any inconvenience experienced.