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Thank you for another week of wonderful submissions! This week, we’re focusing on battles that feature water in some way. Rivers, lakes, harbors, rainy battles, or the open ocean — if there’s water in the scene, it counts. Share your best screenshots where combat and water come together! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 189th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen189. You have time until the 19th of September 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 a body of water or rain, and a player vehicle.
You must add the #WTscreen189 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 188th edition – Ruins of Valor![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3563115931
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3564908209
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3563053768

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3563751428
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3563622377
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3562953904

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

[p][/p][p][/p][p]The SAMP/T is a mobile air defense system developed jointly by France and Italy to provide medium to long-range protection against aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, based on the Aster-30 missile developed at the turn of the century.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Vehicle History[/h3][p]In the late 1980s, European nations recognized the growing threat of advanced Soviet aircraft, cruise missiles, and especially short-range ballistic missiles, which had been demonstrated during the Iran–Iraq War and later during the 1991 Gulf War. To avoid complete reliance on U.S. systems, France and Italy formed Eurosam, a consortium of Thales, MBDA France, and MBDA Italy to design a European solution that could integrate with NATO defense networks. Already during the 1990s, the joint undertaking took form with the development of the Aster family of missiles, which underwent detailed trials before eventually being accepted into service in the early 2000s by the French Navy.[/p][p]After the successful deployment with naval forces, the idea to integrate the Aster missile on a mobile land-based platform quickly emerged. As a result, the SAMP/T (Surface-to-Air Missile Platform/Terrain) was developed in the early 2010s with the system being built around the Aster 30 missile. The system was mounted on mobile trucks, giving it rapid deployability and flexibility for protecting both static assets and maneuvering forces. Operationally, the SAMP/T entered service in the early 2010s and has since been deployed by France and Italy in both national and NATO missions, including air defense of allied territory. The SAMP/T remains at the spearhead of France’s and Italy’s missile defense systems to date.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Introducing the SAMP/T![/h3][p]The SAMP/T comes to the game in the Tusk Force major update as the next set of vehicles expanding the roster of Multi-Vehicle SAM systems, first introduced to the game with the previous major update. The SAMP/T will bring this capability to both the French and Italian ground forces trees, so in today’s devblog, we’d like to go through this vehicle. Let’s dive straight in, shall we?[/p][p][/p][p]Similar to other nation’s Multi-Vehicle SAM systems, the SAMP/T will also come in a two-vehicle setup in which one represents the main radar, and another the launcher vehicles that can be deployed once you establish yourself comfortably on the battlefield. To this extent, when playing the SAMP/T, you can look forward to the ARABEL radar system which can detect targets up to 80 km away and track up to 10 individual targets simultaneously![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Detecting and tracking an inbound enemy is a useful capability, no doubt. However, it truly becomes effective only when you couple it with a means of eliminating the incoming threat. In this case, the SAMP/T’s Aster-30 missiles have got you covered. Able to intercept aerial targets moving at even supersonic speeds up to a range of 100 km make this the ideal tool for the job when it comes to providing effective anti-air protection for allies on the ground. Similar to other nations’ systems, the SAMP/T first detects its target via the radar unit, launches the missile on a calculated intercept course to the target which can be updated using the data link capability, and finally relies on the missile’s own active radar homing system for terminal guidance to the target.[/p][p][/p][p]As for the chassis, it’s the Renault (French version) and Iveco (Italian version) truck which has no armor, but is capable of getting to a maximum speed of up to 100 km/h, allowing you to drive to better positions in a timely manner. Like many other Multi-Vehicle SAM systems, the radar vehicle has a large radar search antenna mounted onto a large compartment with lots of electronic equipment inside. The launcher vehicles themselves are not small either, so make sure to play accordingly![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The SAMP/T will soon greatly elevate the anti-air protection for those who play the French and Italian tree, providing their allies in combined battles with aerial protection following its arrival to the top ranks in the Tusk Force major update. In the meantime, stay tuned to the news as we continue giving you more sneak peaks into what the upcoming update has in store for you![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Battle Pass is Temporarily Unavailable[/p][p][/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Due to server issues, the game’s Battle Pass is temporarily unavailable. We’re already working on fixing this problem to stabilize the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Get yourself some Soviet discounted packs and a cool Golden HEAT decoration to display on your tanks.[/p][p][/p][h3]30% Discount on Soviet tanks in the Gaijin Store![/h3][p]All Soviet tank packs in the Gaijin store (except for the “In May 45” Pack) are available at a 30% discount![/p][p] [/p][p]When: From September 12th (11:00 GMT) until September 15th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p] [/p][p]To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h3]Get the “Golden HEAT” decoration![/h3][p][/p][p]When: From September 12th (11:00 GMT) until September 15th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 10,000 mission points with USSR ground vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Golden HEAT” decoration.[/p][p]Please note: After finishing the task, you’ll need to collect the reward manually.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“Golden HEAT” decoration[/p][p] [/p][p]Additional details:[/p]

• [p]You can complete the task in random battles, except for \[Assault] mode.[/p]
• [p]Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Tanker’s Day.[/p]
• [p]You can find the decoration in the “Other”  tab.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Nikolay Ilyich Kamov was born on September 14th 1902. In 1940, he became the head of his own design bureau, where he designed the Ka-8, Ka-10, Ka-15, Ka-18, Ka-25 and Ka-26 helicopters. After Kamov’s death in 1973, the bureau continued to use his name and produced further Ka series aircraft, including the Ka-50.[/p][p] [/p][h3]The Ka-50 has a 30% discount![/h3][p]The Ka-50 attack helicopter, designed by Kamov’s company, can be purchased with a 30% discount in the Gaijin Store![/p][p] [/p][p]When: From September 12th (09:00 GMT) until September 15th (09:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: USSR > Helicopters > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p]To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]About this helicopter[/p]

• [p]The Ka-50, nicknamed the “Black Shark” is a highly effective helicopter. It features the potent 9K121 Vikhr air-to-ground missile that can be used effectively against both ground targets and aircraft. Once you’ve fired them all you can then rely on the 30 mm 2A42 cannon, capable of significant vertical traverse, located on the right side of the helicopter. Thanks to the coaxial-rotor design, the Ka-50 offers high speed and maneuverability.[/p]