War Thunder News

Thank you for the great submissions last week! We hope that you are enjoying Spearhead, and are looking forward to the next major update, coming Soon™! For our next theme, we are heading into urban battlefields. You can capture tanks navigating narrow streets, aircraft sweeping low over rooftops, or ships fighting near busy ports and industrial docks. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 199th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen199. You have time until the 28th of November 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 infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, or port facilities.
You must add the #WTscreen199 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 198th edition – Spearhead![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3606544706
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3607476260
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3606710075

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3606087641
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3606026901
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3607113264

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

[p][/p][h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2]

• [p]A bug that occurred when the power system on a player’s vehicle was destroyed and caused desync, which lead to the vehicle twitching when moving, has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
• [p]Chi-To Late — a bug that caused the hatches on the turret to not rotate with the turret has been fixed. (Report).[/p]
• [p]ISU-122S — has been added to the SU-85/ISU-122 group as the 3rd vehicle with the release of the Spearhead major update.[/p]

[h2]Locations and Missions[/h2]

• [p]Japan — a bug on part of the map that caused missiles to explode right after launch, and the sounds of cannon and machine gun fire to sound muffled has been fixed. A bug that caused ground vehicles to float in the air 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]Meet the main reward in the Fast and Dangerous event, the R400 wheeled combat vehicle with a 105 mm gun![/p][p] [/p][h3]Vehicle History:[/h3][p]In the early 1980s, Germany company Thyssen-Henschel began developing a family of wheeled armored vehicles: the TH200 (4×4), TH400 (6×6), and TH800 (8×8). Of the three vehicles, only the R400 reached the stage of a functioning prototype, which was built in 1986. This vehicle was equipped with a diesel engine, independent suspension and a centralized tire pressure adjustment system, ensuring high cross-country capability.[/p][p][/p][p]The TH400 prototype was built as a fire support vehicle with a three-crew turret armed with a 105 mm rifled gun, capable of firing all standard NATO ammunition for that caliber. Among the prospective variants considered were anti-tank missile systems, anti-aircraft systems, and even a 120 mm tank gun.[/p][p][/p][p]After Thyssen-Henschel was acquired by Rheinmetall, the vehicle was renamed to R400, but the prototype never entered serial production. The only surviving prototype became an exhibit of the Dutch History Survives Foundation. The original turret with the 105 mm gun was lost, and a turret from a Leopard 1A5 was installed on the vehicle to make it a complete display.[/p][p][/p][h3]Introducing the R400![/h3][p]The main reward for the Fast and Dangerous ground vehicle event is the R400 armored fighting vehicle, built on a 6x6 wheeled chassis. This new reconnaissance vehicle is equipped with an accurate and rapid-firing 105 mm L7 gun and a wide selection of available ammunition for all combat situations. Let’s take a closer look![/p][p][/p][p]The R400 prototype was equipped with the same main gun as the famous German Leopard 1 MBT, the 105 mm L7, along with a laser rangefinder, stabilizer and thermal vision device. In terms of ammunition, this gun can fire HESH, HEAT and two types of APFSDS rounds, the earlier DM23 and more advanced DM33 with a maximum penetration of around 420 mm. The fast rate of fire and high muzzle velocity of the 105 mm gun allows it to be successfully used in both close-quarters urban combat and long distance engagements.[/p][p][/p][p]As for mobility, the R400 features a wheeled three-axle chassis with an independent suspension and a diesel engine that accelerates this light tank to an excellent speed on paved roads. As you may expect, this effective mobility does mean the armor protection is severely limited, as the R400 can only withstand machine gun bullets and not much more.[/p][p][/p][p]That’s it for this dev blog! The R400 can be obtained during the Fast and Dangerous ground vehicle event that started today. You’ll find it in the German ground forces tree where it will be a neat addition to rank V-VI lineups, supporting the overall concept of focusing on high mobility and high damage rather than armor and defensive gameplay.[/p][p][/p][p]Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.[/p][p]Click here to find out more details about the Fast and Dangerous event:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Pilots with a bunch of fancy missiles. Without them, what are you? You’ll have the chance to find out in the new Bullet Hell event, a team deathmatch style mode where you fight in toptier jets with just cannons. No missiles allowed![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Take part in this two-day event and show what you’re worth when just using aircraft guns.[/p][p] [/p]

[p]When: November 19th (11:00 GMT) until November 21st (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Events and Tournaments -> Bullet Hell.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]How does Bullet Hell work?[/h2][p]Bullet Hell pits two teams of eight against each other in modern jet aircraft with just cannons as weaponry. The first team to destroy 20 enemy aircraft wins![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Event Features[/h3]

• [p]All secondary weapons that you bring into a battle (except for cannons) will be automatically discarded when you spawn in. External fuel tanks can be used in battle in a loadout consisting of them alone or with them and cannons.[/p]
• [p]Each pilot has 3 respawns available.[/p]
• [p]Any aircraft with a Battle Rating from 12.7 to 14.3 can participate.[/p]
• [p]Battles take place in Realistic mode with markers.[/p]
• [p]You can replenish fuel and ammunition at the spawn point.[/p]
• [p]Spawning with a vehicle requires Silver Lions, which are returned at the end of the battle if your aircraft wasn’t destroyed. The number of Silver Lions returned depends on the vehicle’s condition.[/p]
• [p]You can earn research points and Silver Lions in battles in this event.[/p]

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[h2]Welcome to the 13th edition of the War Thunder Steam Community Spotlight![/h2][p][/p][p]The War Thunder Steam Community Management Team have seen some of your fantastic screenshots and artwork uploaded to the Steam Community Hub! Once again, we’ve collected our favorites and wanted to share them with all of you. Want more? Also check out the previous 12 editions for more cool content.[/p][p][/p][h2]If you have a scale model to showcase, make sure to show the same vehicle in the background in War Thunder![/h2][p]
We have also picked our favorites from the list below to receive the special “Steam Snail” decal. Check Customization > Special > Snails > “Steam Snail” to see if you have it.


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• [p] First edition[/p]
• [p] Second edition[/p]
• [p] Third edition [/p]
• [p] Fourth edition[/p]
• [p] Fifth edition[/p]
• [p] Sixth edition[/p]
• [p] Seventh edition [/p]
• [p] Eighth edition[/p]
• [p] Ninth edition[/p]
• [p]Tenth edition [/p]
• [p]Eleventh edition[/p]
• [p]Twelfth edition[/p]

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[/p][h2]Let’s take a look![/h2][hr][/hr][p]
A cool looking Maus model and WT in the backdrop!

By~StahlScheiße~

[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]The Glorious Snail.

By NiKyStIck [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
The F-14 IRIAF model in 1:72 scale, looking sharp![/p][p] By Richtheminer
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Iowa and Missouri model, really big! [/p][p] By DF110071
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An awesome looking Sturmtiger model, great work here![/p][p] By spring jordy
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A cool Pz.III L 1:48 model! [/p][p] By Full Frontal [/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p] [/p][p]1:30 Schützenpanzer Puma model, pretty neat![/p][p] By busch [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
An awesome Tiger sketch![/p][p] By KdrTnZg_000

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A small UH-1 Bell model, looking great![/p][p] By Spartan

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A Tiger H1 with War Thunder’s Tiger camouflage paint scheme, excellent work![/p][p] By Sinister Monkee

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A 1:48 Sturmtiger model, matching with War Thunder’s paint scheme for it! [/p][p] By SwingingStickyNutSack69

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A neat Spitfire model![/p][p] By Spartan

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A Panther 1:48 model, with a similar paint scheme to War Thunder! [/p][p] By Full Frontal
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The Swedish “White Tiger” Tiger II model, great work! [/p][p] By Sinister Monkee

[/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]An Object 292 in 1:35 scale, nice![/p][p][/p][p]By ImBree♥[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]
The Rafale jet in 1:48 scale, really accurate! [/p][p][/p][p]By Bad-Bed [/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]A cool JAS39A Gripen model in a neat paint scheme! [/p][p][/p][p]By Nate[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Rafale C 1:72 Scale Model, great work! [/p][p][/p][p]By Kamyar1024[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Another Sturmtiger model, looking great![/p][p][/p][p]By Bas {NL}[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]A pretty cool screenshot with the Moon in the backdrop! [/p][p][/p][p]By Elysia=华夏beluga·爱莉希[/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Another Moon shot in the distance! [/p][p][/p][p]By gemici [/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Cool Tiger burning screenshot! [/p][p]By REX [/p][p]
[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]An awesome Spitfire N3200 drawing![/p][p]By Kedomr [/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p][/p][h3]That's all for now![/h3][p]
The wonderful work created by our community that we have shared has been posted to the War Thunder Community Hub — make sure you check it out and even share your own creations that we may feature here in the Community Spotlight! We look forward to seeing you next time!

Click here to view the Community Hub[/p]