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Pavel Sukhoi was born on July 22nd, 1895. From his youth, he aspired to become an aircraft designer, and in 1925 under the supervision of Andrei Tupolev, he defended his diploma thesis and in 1930 became Tupolev’s deputy. In 1937, Sukhoi won a competition to create a light bomber (later called the Su-2) and received the ability to found his own design bureau. In total, Sukhoi developed more than 50 aircraft designs.

[h2]The Su-7BMK temporarily returns at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles![/h2]
The Su-7BMK (rank VI) is at 30% discount for 6363 Golden Eagles!

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When: From July 22nd (11:00 GMT) until July 25th (11:00 GMT).
Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft

• The Su-7B fighter-bomber was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau in the late 1950s. The Su-7BMK is its export modification which received many improvements and two additional hardpoints. It can carry up to a 2,600 kg payload, including bombs up to 500 kg, rockets and incendiary bombs. Due to its high speed, the Su-7BMK can destroy enemy bases and retreat before enemy fighters reach it.
  

[h2]Su-6 and Su-11 - get a 30% discount![/h2]
The Su-6 (rank IV) and Su-11 (rank V) have a 30% discount for 2695 and 5236 Golden Eagles respectively!

When: From July 22nd (11:00 GMT) until July 25th (11:00 GMT).
Where: Soviet Union > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

[h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2]

• A bug where, when penetrating an add-on armor plate at the joint between it and the plate lying underneath, fragments of the rear plate did not form has been fixed.
  
• A bug where, when placing a multi-vehicle SAM in a crew slot, the launcher was displayed nearby only after switching to another crew slot and back, has been fixed.
  

[h2]Naval Vessels[/h2]

• Syonan — bug where the breech would detach from the barrel when the main caliber gun was retracting has been fixed. A bug where the position of the depth charge mortars in the X-ray view did not match their position on the model has been fixed. A bug where the last 6 depth charges were not displayed in the X-ray view has been fixed. A bug where the turret armor thickness was not displayed in the stat card has been fixed.
  

[h2]Interface[/h2]

• A bug that sometimes caused the tracked target to jiggle in the sight view on the radar control screen has been fixed.
  
• A bug that sometimes caused the CCIP crosshair marker in aircraft to get stuck in place and stay there even in aircraft without ballistic computer functionality has been fixed. (Report).A bug that caused the multi-vehicle SAM actions to be displayed on the action bar of a streak aircraft if the streak was started on multi-vehicle SAM has been fixed. (Report).
  
• A bug that caused the multi-vehicle SAM actions to be displayed on the action bar of a streak aircraft if the streak was started on multi-vehicle SAM has been fixed.
  

[h2]Locations and Missions[/h2]

• Sinai, Sands of Sinai — the textures of stones, which previously had stripes on them have been fixed.
  
• Attica — the collision models for some rocks have been corrected to match the visual models.
  
• South Kvarken — the minimap has been updated, the number, shapes and locations of the islands now match what can be actually seen in the location.(Report).
  

[h2]Graphics[/h2]

• The vegetation shader settings with RT turned on have been corrected so that the trees don’t look darker than they should.
  
• A bug that caused some grass to sometimes render in stripes when changing models with different levels of detail (LoDs) has been fixed.
  
• A bug that caused the missiles on the launcher of the multi-vehicle SAM in the hangar to look black when viewing the TADS vehicle has been fixed.
  

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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]Situated in the southernmost part of Japan, Kagoshima has historically been an important port. It earned the nickname “Naples of the East” thanks to its access to the sea, hot climate, and fantastic views of Mount Sakurajima, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Take part in this new naval event in War Thunder and get themed decals, the IJN Shisaka and a loading screen depicting the ship against the backdrop of Mount Sakurajima!

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[p][/p][h3]From July 23rd (11:00 GMT) until August 6th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards![/h3]

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[/p][h2]IJN Shisaka — a Frigate Event Vehicle for Japan at Rank V[/h2][p][/p][p]IJN Shisaka was laid down in Japan in 1944 and ended up in service with the Chinese Navy after the war and remained in service until 1990. In War Thunder, IJN Shisaka will be one of the best Coastal fleet ships — it’s a slow but well-armed frigate with three 120 mm guns and a large number of depth charges on six side mortar launchers and two stern depth charge racks. Thanks to an extensive battery of 25 mm guns, IJN Shisaka can be a great anti-air ship for your team!

Other rewards:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] “IJN Shisaka” loading screen

Among the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:

50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions
Silver Lion and Research Point boosters
Random Wagers and Orders
Universal Backups (1 - 3)
A random camouflage for a vehicle you own
1 day of Premium Account

[/p][h2]How to get all rewards[/h2][p]Each stage is unlocked for 35,000 mission points and brings a new reward.

Please note: Once the stage is unlocked, you will need to claim your reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “The Naples of the East” and click the “Get Reward” button.
You’re able to earn mission points in Naval Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade and Realistic Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game.  

You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles that are Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.

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[p][/p][h3]Stages change every two days at 11:00 GMT on July 25th, 27th, 29th and 31st, August 2nd, August 4th.[/h3]

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[/p][h2]Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages[/h2][p]

For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
For 2 Stages: “Kagoshima” decal
For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 4 Stages: "Sakurajima volcano" decal
For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 6 Stages: “IJN Shisaka” loading screen
For 7 Stages: non-tradable coupon for IJN Shisaka

[/p][h3]Discounts on purchasing stages using Golden Eagles[/h3][p]Incomplete stages can be purchased for Golden Eagles, but if you’re significantly close to completing a stage, its price will now be significantly reduced.

Let’s say you have earned 85% of the required mission points to complete a stage, then the price of purchasing this stage will be halved. If you’re near the finish line for a stage and are at 95% progress, then the price will be reduced by five times. For example, if you’ve scored 30,000 mission points, then the price for unlocking this stage will be 499 Golden Eagles. If you’ve scored 33,500 mission points, then you’ll only need to pay 199 Golden Eagles. Remember to keep this in mind if you cannot complete a stage on time!

[/p][h3]The Upgrade for coupon [/h3][p]When you complete 7 stages, you’ll receive a non-tradable coupon for IJN Shisaka, where using it will immediately activate the vehicle onto your account. If you don’t want the vehicle and would like to sell the coupon on the Market, you’ll need the “Upgrade for coupon” item.

The “Upgrade for coupon” item can be earned in parallel with the stages throughout the event from July 23rd (11:00 GMT) until August 6th (11:00 GMT) for 600,000 mission points.

After receiving the “Upgrade for coupon” item, you can convert a non-tradable coupon for the vehicle into a tradable one and sell it on the Market. The tradable coupon can be sold after 6 days from the moment it’s created.

The “Upgrade for coupon” item is valid until August 10th (11:00 GMT). Until this time, you can use it or exchange it for War Bonds. Afterwards, it’ll disappear from your inventory.

To create a tradable coupon, select the “Coupon IJN Shisaka (Japan)” in your inventory and click the “Modify” button.
You can track the progress of completing stages and receiving the “Upgrade for coupon” by clicking on your Nickname > Achievements > Naples of the East. If you don’t manage to complete a stage on time or would like to purchase a stage, until August 11th from the Achievements window, you can purchase each stage with Golden Eagles which will give you the corresponding rewards.[/p]

Thank you again to everyone who submitted screenshots last week! This week, capture the thrill of stalking your prey. Whether it’s a tank lying in ambush, a fighter lining up the perfect shot, or a ship waiting to strike from behind cover, we’re looking for moments of pursuit, stealth, and surprise across all vehicle types. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 181st edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen181. You have time until the 25th of July 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 players from opposing teams.
You must add the #WTscreen181 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 180th edition – Cold Front![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3523739216
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3523426912
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3526259456

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3526835717
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3524302887
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3524553442

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

Meet Battle Pass Season 20, named Flying Dragon! This season, we’ve lined up interesting Chinese-themed decals and decorations, plus the Chinese premium WZ-141-1, a unique light tank featuring two 105 mm recoilless guns. There’s also the handy Dutch SB-25J for France, capable in both air and ground battles. And as always, there’s warbonds, decals, boosters, Silver Lions, premium account time, wagers and more!

Additionally, make sure to check out the Warbond shop, running in parallel with this Battle Pass season. We’ve added a decoration trophy, USSR tanker profile icons and the unique “Lady Death” pinup decal. All details below!

Beginning on: July 23rd (12:00 GMT)
Ending on: October 22nd (12:00 GMT)

What is the Battle Pass?
The Battle Pass is an event that lasts for 90 days where players can earn rewards for completing challenges and earning progress points. Rewards range from Silver Lions and boosters to season-exclusive decals, decorations, vehicles and more. Completing the Battle Pass is simple: you earn progress points that unlock levels, earning valuable things along the way!
Check out the Wiki here to learn more.

Leveling up the Battle Pass & Challenges
Leveling up is simple! Gather progress points to unlock more levels. One level is 10 progress points. Points can be obtained through logging into the game, completing Daily Tasks and completing specific Challenges. New Battle Pass Challenges unlock once a week and another three can be obtained through reaching specific levels.

• Login to the game! Get 1 to 5 progress points for doing this.
  
• Complete Daily Tasks! Get 2 to 5 progress points for each of these.
  
• Complete Battle Pass Challenges! Get 30 points for each of these.
  

Click here for all of the Challenges

[h2]Rewards in Season 20[/h2]
Purchasing the Battle Pass for 2,000 Golden Eagles will allow you to access every level. Purchasing the improved version for 2,500 Golden Eagles comes with an extra 150 progress points (15 levels from the get go).

Not got enough time to complete the Battle Pass? You can purchase progress points for Golden Eagles 28 days after the season begins.

The Battle Pass can be accessed on the right side of the screen while in the hangar.

Click here for all of the Rewards

Check out all of the rewards in the season below.

[h2]New vehicles this season[/h2]


[h2]WZ-141-1 (China)[/h2]
[h3]A Premium Light Tank for China at Rank IV[/h3]

The WZ-141 prototype was developed in China in an attempt to create a light, air-droppable tank destroyer similar to the American M50 Ontos and Japanese Type 60. The vehicle’s tracked platform has bulletproof armor, and its main armament consists of two 105 mm recoilless guns. Development of the vehicle began in 1976, with the WZ-141-1 test model ready the following year. Despite successful testing, the WZ-141 was never accepted into production. In the game, the WZ-141-1 will be a mobile, compact and maneuverable tank destroyer with powerful weapons, allowing it to hide and ambush enemies.


[h2]SB-25J (France)[/h2]
[h3]A Premium Bomber for France at Rank III[/h3]

American B-25 Mitchell bombers were not only used by the United States, but were actively supplied to Allied nations during the Second World War. A notable foreign operator of this plane was the Netherlands, who used the B-25 primarily in the Pacific theater. The SB-25J variant features eight large-caliber machine guns in the nose and four on the sides of the cockpit, giving this plane a combined total of 12 guns. The SB-25J also has excellent defensive armament and a good bomb load. In the game, this versatile medium bomber can operate effectively in both Air and Ground battles.

[h2]Decals, Decorations and a Profile Icon[/h2]






[h2]Battle Trophy with Past Vehicles[/h2]
Missed out on previous Battle Pass vehicles? The Battle Trophy has you covered, featuring four vehicles from past Battle Passes or events. Opening this trophy will give you one vehicle from the list. If you have them all, you’ll instead receive Silver Lions and the special “Golden Battles Wager”, allowing you to earn up to 1,000 Golden Eagles.





[h2]Get Silver Lions, Consumables, Premium Account Time and More in the Battle Pass![/h2]
The Battle Pass doesn’t just feature decals, decorations and vehicles, it also contains a lot of other useful items. This includes a large amount of Silver Lions, Warbonds to spend in the Warbond shop, Orders, Wagers and Backups for use in battles, a Test Drive for one of the new vehicles before you get it, 10 days of Premium Account time, unique camouflages for the two new vehicles and a title and loading screen to remember your accomplishments.

[h2]Get the next Battle Pass for free with Upgrade Coupons![/h2]
Two “Upgrade Coupons” are at levels 105 and 125 in the Battle Pass and are both needed to get the next Battle Pass for free. They also make the two new vehicles tradable on the Gaijin Market if you prefer.

To purchase a Battle Pass using the “Upgrade Coupon”, you need to wait until the current season ends and the new season begins. You’ll then be able to exchange two Upgrade Coupons in the Battle Pass purchase window. Upgrade Coupons must be available in your inventory to do this.

[h2]The Warbond Shop in Season 20![/h2]
Check out some of the main Warbond shop items in Season 20! You can view the full list of items available as well as the conditions for receiving them in-game.

The Warbond shop can be accessed by clicking on Shop > Warbond Shop from the hangar or from the Battle Pass window by clicking “Shop”

What is the Warbond Shop?
The Warbond shop is connected with and runs in tandem with the Battle Pass. Items in the Warbond shop can be purchased with a currency called Warbonds that are earned in the Battle Pass. There are a total of 6 shop levels and each one can be unlocked by reaching specific levels in the Battle Pass. In addition to purchasing with Warbonds, each item from shop level 3 requires a certain number of medals to purchase. Medals can be obtained through completing Special Tasks.

[h2]Vehicles[/h2]

[h3]Aigle (France)[/h3]

Aigle features five main turrets with a single 138.6 mm gun in each, capable of firing HE or SAPBC. This Destroyer also has six torpedoes, an array of machine guns, and a 71 km/h top speed, making Aigle a good all-round Destroyer, capable of taking out a range of enemies.

[h3]Mörkö-Morane (Sweden)[/h3]

The Mörkö-Morane is a Finnish variant of the French M.S.406, delivered in 1940. This variant features a single 12.7 mm machine gun or 20 mm cannon in the nose (swappable via modifications), one 7.5 mm machine gun on each wing, a good top speed of over 500 km/h and an excellent turn time.

[h3]Grant I (USA)[/h3]

The Grant I was derived from Britain needing a tank, they opted for the M3 Medium and modified it to their needs. This tank features two cannons; a fast-firing 37 mm gun in a conventional turret — which features significantly more armor than the Lee variant, along with a 75 mm at the side of the hull, firing the same powerful APHE shell as the early Shermans.

[h3]Z47 (Germany)[/h3]

The Type C Z47 was developed due to the shortcomings of the Type A and B. Featuring three main turrets with two 12.8 cm guns in each, the Z47 packs a punch against other enemy Destroyers. This ship also features twelve torpedoes and several 2 cm and 3.7 cm anti-aircraft guns.

[h3]Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)[/h3]

The Mustang Mk IA is a British variant of the classic American P-51. It features several unique camouflages, four 20 mm Hispano cannons that can deal heavy damage to enemy aircraft and great flight performance. It lacks suspended weaponry options, but the AP rounds fired by its cannons can tear through the top of enemy tanks with ease.

[h3]T-34-57 (1943) (USSR)[/h3]

The T-34-57 (1943) was a late, experimental variant of the T-34, featuring the 57 mm ZIS-4M cannon in a modified hexagonal turret. It combines workable armor with effective mobility and a powerful cannon, with both high penetration and a very fast reload.

[h2]Decals[/h2]
Season 20 returns a Trophy with tiger decals, plus the new Lady Death decal, continuing this themed series!

“Lady Death” pinup decal
[h2]Trophies[/h2]
Like decorating your ground vehicles? Then check out the Road signs trophy, featuring several road signs for your vehicles! Prefer making your player profile unique? Open the profile icon trophy to get yourself a USSR tanker!

[h2]Consumables[/h2]
Alongside trophies, vehicles and decals are a bunch of useful consumable items, including boosters, universal backups, wagers & orders, premium vehicle rentals and talismans — all perfect for helping you through the game.

Get out there and get yourself some goodies!