War Thunder News

• Su-25Т, Su-39 — an error that caused the inability to correct the course of a launched 9K127 Vikhr air-to-ground missile when using a Mercury targeting pod has been fixed (report).
  
• The way pixel smoke is displayed on systems with integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics and Intel UHD Graphics video cards has been fixed.
  
• The incorrect display of a scouted player marker on a tactical map in replays has been fixed.
  
• An error that caused performance issues in missions with a large number of units when flying using the cockpit view with mirrors has been fixed.
  

[h2]Atomic Thunder event[/h2]

• Hedgie — speed of missile reload on a capture point has been increased.
  
• Burav:
  • Control radius has been increased from 150 to 250 m;
    
  • Movement speed has been increased from 15 to 25 m/s;
    
  • Time to reappear after an attack has been reduced from 20-40 to 10 s;
    
  • Reappearance now happens not in a random spot on the map but in the place where the previous attack took place.
    

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.

The German anti-tank IFV comes to the game as one of the main prizes in the upcoming Battle Pass season “Armour Breaking Ambusher”!

[h2]SPz 12-3, light tank, Germany, rank IV. Premium.[/h2]

Features:

• Recoilless anti-tank rifle
  
• 20mm autocannon
  
• Light armour
  

The SPz 12-3, one of the main prizes of the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass “Armour Breaking Ambusher'', is built on a chassis already familiar to weathered commanders of German vehicles by the Raketenautomat tank destroyer. The new vehicle will offer players more flexible gameplay. Thanks to the fast-firing 20mm cannon, the SPz 12-3 will find use in reconnaissance raids on the flanks and rear of the enemy lines, reaping light vehicles. At the same time, a more powerful 106 mm cannon with HEAT rounds will cope with the conventional armour on any tank on the battlefield, since ERA, spaced or composite armour are yet very rare here.



As a ranger or armour breaking ambusher, the SPz 12-3 needs good mobility in order to quickly change positions and be the first to take advantage of cover. The weight of the machine is 16 tons, which creates low ground pressure. However, due to its relatively weak engine, the SPz 12-3 is not the best runner around, hitting a pretty decent 55 kph and handles off-road and low hills with ease.



Like all vehicles of this type, the SPz 12-3 is lightly armoured and can be penetrated at some parts of the hull and turret even with heavy machine guns.

The Armour Breaking Ambusher SPz 12-3 will be waiting for you in the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass. Very soon we will tell you about all the prizes and the conditions for receiving them - stay tuned!

After World War II Japan was left without its own jet fighters and by the mid 60s it began work on a supersonic training jet. A prototype developed by the Mitsubishi corporation performed its maiden flight on July 20th, 1971, and on November 19th of the same year it became the first aircraft developed in Japan to break the speed of sound.

[h3]From July 20th (12:00 GMT) until July 24th (12:00 GMT)[/h3]

The T-2 Early jet fighter from the Japanese research tree will be available for purchase for Golden Eagles. T-2 Early is fast and boasts a high climb rate, but its JM61A1 rotary cannon is the real star: with 20 mm calibre it shoots 6000 rounds per minute! Even though the aircraft lacks a ballistic calculator, it can carry high speed FFAR rockets in its payload to decimate ground vehicles.

On July 20th, 1951, the Hawker Hunter jet fighter took to the skies for the first time. Thanks to its speed, reliability and easy maintenance it quickly became a favorite of pilots across the world: over 20 countries used Hunters, while Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) still employs them in its air force today.


[h2]Hunter FGA.9 temporarily on sale for Golden Eagles[/h2]

[h3]From July 20th (10:00 GMT) until July 24th (10:00 GMT)[/h3]

The Hunter FGA.9 with Rhodesian Air Force livery will be available for purchase for Golden Eagles. The Hunter FGA.9 may not be the most maneuverable fighter, but it’s really fast and has a great climb rate — making it perfect for Boom ‘n Zoom attacks with its terrific AIM-9E Sidewinder missiles. And when they’re out, 30 mm ADEN cannons start singing: even one hit with their rounds is usually enough to critically damage enemy aircraft.

[h2]Sound[/h2]

• Changes to the sounds of rounds and shells hitting ground vehicles, flying by and ricochetting have been reverted and will be reworked. Sounds that were in the game until the 2.27.1.42 update were returned. We’ll continue to listen to your feedback on this.
  

The current provided changelog reflects the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates, additions and fixes may not be listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving and specific fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.