✈️Su-22M4 — Germany, Rank VII

🇩🇪The Su-22M4 comes to the game as the pinnacle of the Su-17/22 family in German service. This advanced variant is able to employ cutting-edge guided ordnance, including TV-guided weapons, as well as laser-guided munitions. Furthermore, the Su-22M4 proves formidable in air-to-air combat, equipped with over 250 countermeasures and the potent all-aspect R-60MK missiles. Its upgraded engine and avionics ensure rapid delivery of these deadly weapons to enemy targets. In essence, the Su-22M4 embodies a true multirole masterpiece for German high-tier air operations. It excels in both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagements, making it a formidable force on the battlefield.

The Kit Includes:
🔹Su-22M4 WTD 61 (Rank VII, Germany)
🔹2500 Golden Eagles
🔹Premium account for 20 days
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title "Fitter"
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique "Ingolstadt coat of arms" decal
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique camouflage

🛍STORE

🎄JA37DI — Sweden, Rank VIII

🇸🇪The JA37DI represents a further modification of the JA37D, which itself became available during the mid 1990s. Building upon the upgrades of the standard D variant of the Viggen, the DI modification focused on streamlining the aircraft’s systems and avionics for international operations. Most notably however, the JA37DI brings with it the ability to mount the Rb99 missile. Being the Swedish designation for the American AIM-120, its addition to the Viggen greatly increases the aircraft’s effectiveness in aerial combat, giving it the ability to hunt down targets which are beyond visual range. In addition to this, the Viggen retains its signature superb flight characteristics culminating in the aircraft’s excellent maneuverability thanks to its sleek delta wing design!

The Kit Includes:
🔹Saab JA 37DI Viggen F21 (Rank VIII, Sweden)
🔹3000 Golden Eagles
🔹Premium accoount for 30 days
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title "Lightning strike"
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique "Mjölnir" decal
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique green camouflage

🛍STORE

🔥Dev server “Firebirds” is now closed. 🛑

Thank you for paricipating in Open Dev Server tests!

Changelog here

✈️The He 219 A-7 is Temporarily Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!

On November 6th, 1942, the twin-engine He 219 night fighter took to the skies for the first time. Being the first combat aircraft with ejection seats, it participated in battles during WWII from June 1943 and quickly demonstrated its effectiveness against the British Mosquito. In total, less than 300 He 219’s were produced before production ended in May 1944.

🇩🇪The He 219 A-7 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

The premium German He 219 A-7 is available for 2,980 Golden Eagles.
When: From today until November 8th (07:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft
▪️The He 219 A-7 is an advanced modification of the He 219 with enhanced DB 603E engines and six cannons, with a total ammunition amount of 1,000 rounds. The MK 103 cannon’s armor-piercing belt can penetration medium and even heavy tanks, while the MK 108 and MG 151 can handle anti-aircraft vehicles. The He 219 A-7 also performs well as an interceptor, thanks to its mentioned powerful forward-firing guns, plus survivability.

🔼Location Improvements & Updated Abandoned Factory!

The Firebirds major update brings with it a host of improvements to several locations and a complete graphics update to the Abandoned Factory ground battles map!

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🐝Osa-AK and Osa-AKM: Air Defense Classics

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Osa-AK family of air defense missile systems that will be put into four different in-game nations at once.

🇩🇪🇬🇧Osa-AK (Germany & Great Britain) and 🇨🇳🇮🇹Osa-AKM (USSR & Italy): An SPAA at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️Can carry six missiles.
▪️Can launch two missiles at one target.
▪️Almost powerless against ground targets.
▪️Amphibious.
▪️No armor to speak of.
▪️Large in size, making it a big target.

Meet the Osa-AK and Osa-AKM!
The workhorse of the army’s air defense systems is coming to War Thunder in the Firebirds major update! The Osa will arrive to four nations at once: the Osa-AKM to the USSR, the Romanian Osa-AKM to Italy, the Osa-AK GDR modification to Germany, and the Indian Osa-AK to Great Britain. Both variants of the vehicle are identical in combat capabilities, but will differ in camouflage and radar antenna model. Let’s take a closer look!

🛍You can greatly speed up the research of the Osa-AK/Osa-AKM with this pack:

🔹Leopard Pack
🔹Pre-order - Object 140 Pack

🔥Firebirds: Effects & Improvements to Aviation

The Firebirds major update brings with it an array of improvements to the aviation portion of the game, specifically test flights, airfields, cockpit models and graphical features. In today’s dev blog we’ll be diving in and taking a look at them, so let’s get started!

✅Greatly Improved Test Flights!
✅Cockpit Models Update
✅RWR Indication and New Screens
✅Air Combat Graphical Effects

➡️LEARN MORE

🛡HMS Repulse: “Who Touches Me is Broken”!

Today we’ll be taking a look at the Renown-class Battlecruiser, HMS Repulse, coming to Great Britain’s Bluewater fleet research tree!

🇬🇧HMS Repulse: A Battlecruiser for Great Britain at Rank VI

At a glance:
▪️381 mm (15 inch) guns!
▪️Good mobility but mediocre protection.
▪️Weak air defense capability.

Meet HMS Repulse!
The Battlecruiser HMS Repulse will be one of the best ships in Great Britain’s Bluewater fleet tree when it arrives at rank VI in the Firebirds major update. HMS Repulse is the second and final ship of the Renown-class, with the lead ship of this class, HMS Renown, already in the game. What are the differences between the ships and what are the strengths and weaknesses of HMS Repulse? Let’s have a look!

🛍Discount on the Tu-1 in Honor of A.N. Tupolev’s Birthday

🎂On November 10th, 1888, outstanding Soviet aircraft designer Andrei Nikolaevich Tupolev was born. He designed over 100 types of aircraft, including the Tu-2 frontline bomber, which was widely used in WWII, the Tu-4 strategic bomber, and the first Soviet passenger jet aircraft, the Tu-104.

⭐️The Tu-1 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles!

🏪This Soviet premium bomber is available for 3,416 Golden Eagles!
When: From today until November 11th (07:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

✈️The Tu-1 is fast but fragile. It features two 23 mm forward-firing cannons as well as two 45 mm cannons. Additionally it has bombs and torpedoes, including three powerful 1,000 kg bombs capable of destroying any ground target. While working on the Tu-2, Tupolev wanted to make a truly multi-purpose aircraft capable of escort, interception and attack, which is how the Tu-1 project began. Work on it was completed only after the war, and the prototype did not go into production, since it was inferior in characteristics to jet aircraft.

⚔️Mirage 2000D RMV: Sword of Damocles

Let’s have a look at the Mirage 2000D RMV, an upgraded version of the strike variant of the Mirage family of aircraft and one of its most modern variants currently in service.

🇫🇷Mirage 2000D RMV: A Strike Fighter for France at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️Top speed of Mach 2.
▪️Access to advanced missiles.
▪️Large caliber laser bombs.
▪️HMD

Meet the Mirage 2000D RMV!
The Mirage 2000D RMV is on its way to the top rank of the French aviation tree in the Firebirds major update, becoming the most advanced strike aircraft available. Building on the airframe of the Mirage 2000D, the RMV modification brings with it key upgrades to the Mirage’s strike capabilities, further increasing its effectiveness against ground targets. Let’s take a closer look!

🛍You can greatly speed up the research of the Mirage 2000D RMV with this pack:

➡️Mirage F1C-200 Pack
➡️French Starter Pack

🇵🇱A Decal, Helicopter Camouflage and Lanovski’s P-47 for Poland Independence Day!

On November 11th 1918, Germany signed the Armistice of Compiègne with Entente, ending World War I. It allowed Poland to declare its independence for the first time since the 18th century. In modern Poland, Independence Day is widely celebrated as the most important national holiday. It’s accompanied by a military parade in Warsaw, the laying of flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the raising of flags throughout the country.

✈️Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE Thunderbolt is temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

🏪Lanovski’s own plane is available for 6,090 Golden Eagles!
When: From today until November 14th (07:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Aviation > Premium Vehicles.

About this aircraft
▪️The Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE combines all the advantages of the famous Thunderbolt fighter, adding an even more powerful engine and improved maneuverability. Its armament consists of eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns and up to two tons of bombs. This fighter was flown by Witold Lanovski, a Polish pilot who served as an instructor in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and then flew combat sorties in the last year of the war as part of the U.S. Army Air Force. He shot down at least six aircraft, including four when he served in the 56th Fighter Group, 61st Fighter Squadron.

🚁Get the “Winged Hussars” camouflage for the Mi-24V!
We’re once again returning the Winged Hussars camouflage temporarily for the Soviet Mi-24V!

🏪When: From today until November 14th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles with an activity above 70% while flying the Soviet Mi-24V to receive the “Winged Hussars” camouflage for this helicopter! This camouflage can only be obtained in random battles against other players.

⭐️Get the “Kotwica” decal!
Available for this day!

🏪When: From today until November 14th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using British or US vehicles at rank III or above to receive the “Kotwica” decal!

🐲A Flag Decal and a Discount on the J-7D for the 75th Anniversary of the Chinese Air Force!

Today, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force of China celebrates its 75th anniversary, being founded on November 11th 1949. The modern PLA Air Force consists of five branches. In addition to aviation, it includes ground air defense forces, airborne troops, radars and other support units. The PLA Air Force has more than 3,500 aircraft and 400,000 people in service.

🛍The J-7D is temporarily available at a 50% discount!
In honor of the PLA Air Force’s anniversary, the J-7D is temporarily available at a 50% discount.

🏪When: From today until November 18th (14:00 GMT).

The Kit Includes:
🔹J-7D (Rank VII, China)
🔹Premium account for 20 days
🔹2500 Golden Eagles

➡️STORE

About this aircraft
▪️In air battles, the J-7D relies primarily on its impressive speed and rate of climb, where it can easily catch up with an enemy and disengage from combat. It’s armed with a powerful 23 mm cannon and can take a number of IR-guided missiles. It has flares for use against air-to-air missiles, and for hitting ground targets has rockets and small bombs.

⭐️Get the “PLAAF Flag” decal!

🏪When: From today until November 14th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using Chinese aircraft at rank III or above to receive the “PLAAF Flag” decal!

Additional details:
▪️Your activity must not be below 70%.
▪️You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, [Assault] mode and Helicopter PVE battles.
▪️Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → PLA Air Force Day.
▪️You can find the decal in the “China -> Aircraft” tab in the Customization menu.

🔥The Dev Server is Opening with Major Update “Firebirds”

Today, we’re opening the dev server featuring the new “Firebirds” Major Update!

You can download the Dev Client here

For technical reasons, the dev server may close immediately at any time before the indicated time, so please make the most out of the opening window!

Changelog here

🇩🇪A Decal and the Return of the Pz.Sfl.Ic and Panzer IV/70(A) for Bundeswehr Day!

The first soldiers joined the ranks of the FRG Armed Forces on November 12th 1955. Until the mid-1990s, they served only on German territory, but then began to participate in international peacekeeping missions and major military operations. The number of people in the German Armed Forces exceeds 180,000 people.

💣The Pz.Sfl.Ic and the Panzer IV/70(A) are temporarily available for Golden Eagles!

🏪Both vehicles are temporarily available for 1,000 and 2,980 Golden Eagles respectively.
When: From today until November 15th (07:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Army > Premium vehicles

▪️The Pz.Sfl.Ic is fast, maneuverable and stealthy which is ideal for reconnaissance and getting to capture points. Armed with a small but formidable 50 mm PaK38 cannon and also having decent armor protection, the Pz.Sfl.Ic is also able to destroy most enemy vehicles at its rank.
▪️The Panzer IV/70(A) is a tank destroyer armed with a 75 mm PaK42 gun. In addition to this, it also has impressive armor penetration with its PzGr 39/42 round and boasts good armor protection too. This compact and highly accurate firing tank destroyer is ideal for long-range defensive gameplay.

⭐️Get the “Bundeswehr chevron” decal!

🏪When: From today until November 15th (07:00 GMT).
Task: Play 3 battles using German vehicles at rank III or above to receive the “Bundeswehr chevron” decal!

Additional details:
▪️You must use a minimum of rank III.
▪️Your activity must not be below 70%.
▪️You can complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions, [Assault] mode and Helicopter PVE battles.
▪️Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Bundeswehr Day.
▪️You can find the decal in the “Germany -> Tanks” tab in the Customisation menu.

🎯Firebirds: Improvements to Custom Tank Sights & Hit Analyzer

Today we’ll be going through some more new features and improvements coming to War Thunder in the Firebirds major update!

🛠Improvements To Custom Sights
In the Firebirds major update, we’re expanding the functionality available in the “Sight settings” menu. It’s now possible to add the name of the shell you’re using to the sight and configure it in the same way as other elements can be within custom sights. You can move it to wherever you want, change the text and background color in different channels, change the size and font, and set the preferred name of the shell used — either its type or short name. In addition to this, the range scale can now be moved horizontally with the mouse cursor!

We’ve also improved the existing functionality of configurations. The sort list now puts player-created or downloaded configurations at the beginning, and a created or downloaded configuration that you no longer want can be deleted without leaving the game.

📊Analyze Your Hits From Your Battles
It’s now possible to see hits that you made or received during a battle as they actually happened, without needing to replay them manually in the Protection Analysis menu. You can view hits from a replay by clicking on the “Hit analysis” button when leaving a battle, or find the replay in the replay list (navigate “Community” > “Replays” from the hangar) and click the button from there.

Recorded hits are divided into two groups, where you can switch between both: either hits made by you, or hits from enemies. Each hit has time stamps, the name of the ammunition used and vehicle, and on the menu on the right, you can see the range and details of the projectile and vehicle. It’s also possible to save individual shots from the hit analysis menu to a file and play them from there, allowing you to both share them with your friends or attach them to bug reports. Please note that not all hits are saved. Some hits are filtered by gun caliber, so the list will not have a scattering of machine gun hits, as this can interfere with finding the exact hit that you wanted to see.

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