War Thunder News

[p][/p][p][/p][h3]Ground Vehicles[/h3]

• [p]Lineups 1_1 to 6_1 (inclusive) in Ground Simulator Battles now require a suitable tank in the crew slots to play. This has fixed a bug that caused the game mode to not be counted as a tank one, leading to the Battle Rating values of aircraft in this mode to be from Air Simulator instead of Ground Simulator Battles. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Locations and Missions[/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the wind turbines on some locations to become destructible has been fixed.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Other[/h3]

• [p]A bug that caused the game to crash when switching to the cockpit in an air streak aircraft in Ground Arcade Battles has been fixed.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]The F-106A Delta Dart is a supersonic interceptor developed for the U.S. Air Force in the late 1950s as part of an effort to counter the growing threat of Soviet long-range bombers.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p]Vehicle History[/p][p]The F-106 represents an evolution from Convair’s earlier F-102 Delta Dagger, featuring a refined delta-wing design, a more powerful Pratt & Whitney J75 engine, and the advanced Hughes MA-1 fire control system integrating automated interception guidance. Conceived at the height of the Cold War, the F-106 was optimized for high-speed, high-altitude interception missions, capable of speeds in excess of Mach 2. Designed with the emphasis on deterring massed bomber attacks, the F-106A could carry nuclear-tipped unguided AIR-2 Genie rockets and AIM-4 Falcon missiles. The Delta Dart entered service in 1959, quickly becoming the backbone of America’s continental air defense throughout the 1960s.[/p][p]In the 1970s, an upgrade package was developed for the F-106 based on experience gathered during the Vietnam War. Codenamed “Project Six Shooter”, the upgrade package featured the addition of a 20 mm M61 Vulcan cannon in place of the internal rocket bay door, improving close-range engagement capability. Furthermore, the modification introduced a new cockpit canopy with improved visibility.[/p][p]By the late 1970s, changing strategic priorities and the shift toward multi-role fighters led to the gradual retirement of the F-106A. Many were converted into target drones for missile testing in the 1980s and 1990s.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Introducing the F-106A “Six Shooter”![/p][p]The F-106A represents the American answer to Soviet long-range bombers, believed to be the greatest threat to the U.S. during the 1950s. Sleek, lightning fast and armed with both cannon and missile armament, the F-106A is obtainable in the Sky Guard aircraft event that started today. Let’s take a closer look behind this unique new aircraft![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Developed at the height of the Cold War, the F-106 embodies the latest innovations in aeronautical technology of its time. Featuring a delta wing design and fitted with an extremely powerful Pratt & Whitney J75 afterburning turbojet engine, the F-106A can attain a top speed of Mach 2 at high altitudes while possessing favorable maneuverability during dogfights thanks to its delta wing design.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Interesting: Though never used in combat, the F-106 set a speed record for single-engine jet aircraft in 1959, reaching top speeds in excess of 1,540 mph (~2,478 km/h)![/p][p][/p][p]Although originally designed to carry exclusively rockets and missiles to take down enemy bombers, some F-106As received their later service career an upgrade package named “Six Shooter”. The upgrade primarily focuses on upgunning the F-106 with an M61 Vulcan rotary cannon with 650 rounds of ammunition while also installing an improved cockpit canopy with better visibility for the pilot. Many will appreciate this upgrade, as the F-106A’s missile selection is narrowed down to later modifications of one of the first guided missiles produced for the USAF, namely the AIM-4. While available in both IR and SARH versions, the AIM-4 is not as capable as later guided missiles. This is mainly due to the missile being more easily outmaneuvered or distracted by countermeasures as well as missing a proximity fuse and thus requiring a direct hit on the target to score a frag.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The F-106 Delta Dart with its rare “Six Shooter” variant can be obtained in the Sky Guard aircraft event that started today. To learn how to get this jet be sure to click on the link to our news article below![/p][p][/p][p]Click here to find out more details about the Sky Guard event:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• [p]F8F-1, F8F-1B, F8F-1B (France) — the separate launch of bombs and Tiny Tim rockets from the underwing pylons has been removed, as the maximum difference in load between the wings must not exceed 250 lbs. Source: AN 01-85FD-1 Pilot's Handbook for Navy Models F8F-1, page 49.[/p]

[h2]Naval Vessels[/h2]

• [p]Dark Aggressor TD, MTB-422 — tricolor wavy camouflage has been added.[/p]
• [p]LCM(6) Zippo — tricolor spotted camouflage has been added.[/p]

[hr][/hr][p]Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.[/p]

Thank you once again for your outstanding submissions last week, we love to see the creativity and attention to detail in your screenshots! This week, we're shifting the spotlight to teamwork. Whether it's a trio of tanks advancing through rubble, a tight fighter wing sweeping the skies, or a patrol group holding the line at sea, capture a group of vehicles working together! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 184th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen184. You have time until the 15th of August to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.



[h3]Terms:[/h3]

Your screenshot must include at least two vehicles.
You must add the #WTscreen184 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  
• You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  
• Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  
• We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  
• You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  
• You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  
• Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 183rd edition – Skies of Grey![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3540572215
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3540582937
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3540243966

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3541414400
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3542433163
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3540231234

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Shozo Kawasaki was born on August 10th, 1837 in Kagoshima, the city that our recent Naval Event is dedicated to. He was a businessman who worked closely with the Japanese government to establish trade with the Nansei Islands. After being on two ships that were shipwrecked, Kawasaki decided to modernize Japanese ships. He asked for help from fellow countryman Masayoshi Matsukata, who was then the Minster of Finance, and opened a shipyard in 1878. In 1896, the Kawasaki Company was established, and Matsukata’s son (then the Prime Minster of Japan) became its first director. In the 20th century, the company expanded its product range to include trains, cars, motorcycles and aircraft.[/p][p] [/p][h3]The Ki-96 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles at a 30% discount![/h3][p]The Ki-96 (rank III) temporarily returns and is available at a 30% discount for 1,120 Golden Eagles.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]When: From August 8th (11:00 GMT) until August 11th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Japan > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]The Ki-96 is a heavy, twin-engine fighter developed by Kawasaki as an improvement on the popular Ki-45. It is an excellent interceptor, armed with one 37 mm and two 20 mm cannons. Thanks to its excellent performance, it’s also capable of giving other fighters hell in a flyby![/p]