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• For airborne radar antenna, manual tilt control is available by using the "Radar/IRST tilt control axis" control axis. If the radar antenna has pitch stabilisation it will keep elevation angle relative to the horizon regardless of ownership manoeuvres.
  
  • Antenna manual tilt control allows players to search targets above and below without manoeuvres such as climbing or diving.
    
  • To use antenna manual tilt control, the "Constant elevation of radar antenna" option must be disabled. Otherwise, the antenna behaviour will be the same as before - the centreline of the scan zone in elevation will have fixed position relative ownership nose.
    
• Scan zone centreline in azimuth for radars of F-14A, JA37, Mirage 3E, MiG-23M/MF/MLD/MLA, F-4EJ KAI, AH-64D and Ka-52 is controlled by "Horizontal Radar/IRST target cue control axis" axis regardless of "Targets cyclic switching of ground radar" option.
  
• For F-14A and JA37 radars in TWS mode, the scan zone centreline always tracks the selected target.
  
• For F-14A and JA37 radars in TWS mode if "Targets cyclic switching of ground radar" option is disabled, the target selection cursor is stuck to the selected target as long as it is not moved away by "Horizontal Radar/IRST target cue control axis" or "Vertical Radar/IRST target cue control axis" axes.
  
• For F-14A radar switching between two ACM modes: VSL and BST has been moved from "Change radar mode" to "Change radar search mode" command.
  
• For F-14A radar in ACM modes (BST and VSL) and in tracking mode TRK it is possible to switch between pulse and pulse doppler modes. This doesn’t change search mode (SRC PD, TWS, SRC PDV, SRC) anymore.
  
• Target appearance on radar range-finder indicator has been fixed.
  

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.

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Until 20:00 GMT on the 15th of August - get a gift decal “Approved by Wiki” with the purchase of Type 74 mod G/Kai Pack.

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The Type 74 was only the second tank created in post-war Japan. But it was made well: the first model was produced in 1975, but thanks to new modifications, it remained in use for many years. G is the ultimate modification of Type 74, and also the final.

Why? It’s all about the money: state of the art equipment costs a fortune. Judge by yourselves: a powerful 720 HP engine, side skirts, a thermal imaging system, and a laser rangefinder!

But the coolest feature of the Type 74 G is the hydropneumatic suspension. Thanks to it and the two-plane stabilized gun this tank is well suited for a sniper role: carefully peek from cover just enough to make an accurate shot.

Type 74 G is also great at defense using the “shoot and hide to reload” tactic. Use the high mobility and accuracy of your tank to take care of the enemy before they even notice you and have a chance to counterattack!

Read more on our Wiki.




“Approved by Wiki: Type 74 (G)” — unique decal for each new vehicle.

Our video reviews add to and complete the pages of the War Thunder Wiki. Use the knowledge base created by players, for players.

Contribute to the wiki with your own articles and receive Golden Eagles for your contribution!

A fully armored WWII self-propelled gun equipped with a 75mm cannon and rocket launchers! A special Hungarian exotic for the special event in War Thunder.

[h2]Zrínyi I, SPG, premium vehicle, Italy, rank III.[/h2]

Features:

• Effective chambered AP rounds
  
• Low profile
  
• Roofed combat compartment
  
• 6 rockets
  

The Hungarian Zrínyi I self-propelled artillery gun will be the first prize of the Summer Quest marathon and will appear at rank III in the lineup of the Italian armored vehicles. The self-propelled gun was developed under the significant influence of the German StuGs, and this modification was created specifically to combat armored vehicles. The vehicle is well protected, and the roof of the combat compartment protects the crew from machine guns and aircraft autocannons. The 75mm Hungarian-made cannon is mounted in a ball mount at the front of the SPG and has a fairly good decline angle. The cannon fires several types of rounds, including HEAT and chambered armor-piercing shells, the latter being capable of penetrating more than 140mm of armor at close range.





The highlight of this already excellent self-propelled gun is the six-tubed rocket launcher, arranged by three along the sides of the vehicle's hull at the rear. "Zrínyi" takes into battle 6 rockets with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead. Rockets will come in very handy for destroying or damaging die-hard enemies, groups of enemies, or light tanks in shelters.





Tough, well-armed and quite mobile, the Zrínyi I self-propelled gun will be a great addition to the Italian III-IV rank setup in any game mode. An exotic vehicle will bring dozens of frags to commanders in War Thunder online battles - get this self-propelled gun for free just by playing the game and completing tasks of the summer marathon!

Welcome to the War Thunder Summer Quest! This time, the event will take place in a new format: all you need to get prizes is just to earn mission points! Basically any activity in battle will get you closer to the rewards.

The number of tasks you need to complete to get the top vehicles immediately to your account is now smaller, but if you want to trade coupons on the market, you will need an additional upgrade that requires a little more effort to obtain.

For each completed task you will get a specific prize: a trophy with useful items, coupons for decals, camouflages for the event vehicles, player icons or decorations. Low ranked vehicles this time will be represented only by a tank but in future marathons we plan to alternate vehicle types for this prize.

See you on the battlefield!

From 11:00 GMT on the 9th of August until 11:00 GMT on the 29th of August

Participate and get prizes!

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[h3]Zrinyi I[/h3]
Italy, rank III, premium - more details


[h3]Leopard 2AV[/h3]
Germany, rank VI, event vehicle - more details

[h3]IJN Haruna[/h3]
Japan, rank V, event vehicle - more details

[h3]F4D-1[/h3]
USA, rank VI, event vehicle - more details


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3D decorations





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Player icon

“Girl scout” player icon

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[h2]Vehicle camouflages[/h2]

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Event vehicles of rank IV-VII and decals will be granted in the form of coupons, while rank III premium vehicles, decorations and camouflages will be immediately activated on the account.

All event rewards will be issued for a certain number of “Marks of distinction” earned on the specified vehicle type in the appropriate game mode.



[h2]Complete the collection![/h2]

• Activate all 5 coupons for decals on your account to receive the 6th decal “Happy Camper”.
  

More about collections on the WT Wiki!

[h2]What’s inside the trophies[/h2]

• 50,000 — 100,000 Silver Lions
  
• Silver and EXP boosters
  
• Random wagers and orders
  
• Universal backups (1-3 pcs.)
  
• Random camouflage for a purchased vehicle of any type
  
• 1 day of Premium account
  

[h2]Summer cocktail[/h2]

A unique opportunity to receive items from the past summer events! From August 9th until August 29th you can find a “Summer Cocktail” crate and its “Cocktail Umbrella” key in the item shop. “Summer Cocktails” contain unique decals, decorations, vehicles and camouflages from all past summer events. Some items from past events appear as coupons for the first time, and you can trade them on the Marketplace! You can also find Silver Lions, boosters, universal backups, wagers and orders.

“Summer Cocktail” costs 10,000 Silver Lions, and “Cocktail Umbrella” costs 50,000 Silver Lions. You can also earn “Cocktail Umbrellas” for 3 and 10 Marks of distinction in the “Summer Quest” event. On 12:00 GMT, August 29th, all “Summer Cocktails” and “Cocktail Umbrellas” will disappear from your inventories, so be sure to use them until that time!



A “Summer Cocktail” crate can contain the following rewards (open spoiler):

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Vehicles (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):

• Buccaneer S.1
  
• VL Myrsky II (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• BMD-4
  
• Ka-Chi (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• RN Aviere (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• Bussard
  
• F11F-1
  
• Ar 196 A-3 (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• C2A1
  
• Ikv 73 (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• Maxim Gorky
  
• Freccia P-493 (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• BT-7A (F-32)
  
• HMS Spey
  
• Bf 110 C-6
  
• AUBL/74 HVG
  
• IJN Yuudachi
  
• P-59A
  
• FJ-4B VMF-232
  
• Martlet Mk IV (Britain)
  
• Sd.Kfz.234/3
  
• IS-7
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• M8 LAC
  
• Т-34E
  
• P-43A-1
  
• Ki-94-II
  
• Sd.Kfz.234/4
  
• Phòng không T-34 (USSR) (immediately activated on the account only)
  
• F7F-3
  
• Fw 189 A-1
  
• KV-220
  
• Grant I
  
• — chances of receiving IS-7 are far lower than the other vehicles and are around 0,001%
  

Camouflages (coupons only):

• Buccaneer S.1: "736 NAS" camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• VL Myrsky II: "MY-44" camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• BMD-4: Deforming tricolor desert camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Ka-Chi: Marine camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• RN Aviere: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Bussard: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• F11F-1: "Blue Angels" camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Ar 196 A-3: Bulgarian camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• C2A1: Royal Canadian Regiment camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Ikv 73: "Arsenalen" camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Maxim Gorky: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Freccia P-493: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• BT-7A (F-32): Bicolor summer camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• HMS Spey: Deforming camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Bf 110 C-6: Bicolor camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• AUBL/74 HVG: Tricolor summer camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• IJN Yuudachi: Deforming bicolor camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• P-59A: Standard olive-green camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• FJ-4B VMF-232: VU-7 camouflage
  
• Martlet Mk IV (USA): Nonstandard bicolor camouflage
  
• Sd.Kfz.234/3: Tricolor summer camouflage (spots)
  
• IS-7: Tricolor summer camouflage
  
• T-34E: Bicolor summer camouflage
  
• P-43A-1: Unpainted camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Ki-94-II: Spotted camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Sd.Kfz.234/4: Tricolor camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• Phòng không T-34 (USSR): Green yellow black camouflage (first time as a coupon)
  
• F7F-3: Testing Ground 113 (first time as a coupon)
  
• Fw 189 A-1: Testing Ground 113 (first time as a coupon)
  
• KV-220: Testing Ground 113 (first time as a coupon)
  
• Grant I: Testing Ground 113 (first time as a coupon)
  

Decorations (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):

• BSA Bicycle (first time as a coupon)
  
• Container "Waffenhalter" (first time as a coupon)
  
• M4 Sherman (first time as a coupon)
  
• Willys MB (first time as a coupon)
  
• Assault rifle shortened (USSR) (first time as a coupon)
  
• M1A1 Carbine (first time as a coupon)
  
• Light machine gun (USA)
  
• Light machine gun (USSR)
  
• Light machine gun (Germany)
  
• Light machine gun (China)
  
• Assault body armor (Russia)
  
• Force recon vest (USA)
  
• Ammunition of the Soviet Army, 1941
  
• Wehrmacht ammunition (Germany)
  
• SVT-40
  
• M1 Carbine
  
• Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk1
  
• Gewehr 41 (Walther)
  
• Arisaka Type 44
  
• PPS (first time as a coupon)
  
• MP-40 (first time as a coupon)
  
• STEN (first time as a coupon)
  
• M1928A1 "Thompson" (first time as a coupon)
  

Decals (both immediately activated on the account and available as coupons):

• Emblem of the Air Force Airborne Corps, PLA
  
• Emblem of the 11th Parachute Brigade, France
  
• Emblem of the Rapid Forces Division, Germany
  
• Emblem of the "Folgore" Parachute Brigade, Italy
  
• Emblem of the 1st Airborne Brigade, Japan
  
• Emblem of the 323rd Parachute Ranger Squadron, Sweden
  
• Emblem of the Royal Marines
  
• Emblem of the Russian Marine Corps
  
• Basilisk
  
• Cerberus
  
• Chimera
  
• Echidna
  
• Harpy
  
• Hippocampus
  
• Lernaean Hydra
  
• Minotaur
  
• Sphinx
  
• Wyvern
  
• Flames
  
• Fiery explosion
  
• Frosty flames
  
• Fiery ball
  
• Flaming exhaust
  
• Fiery pattern
  
• Flaming sparks
  
• Colored flame
  
• Emblem of the air forces, Germany
  
• Emblem of the air forces, Japan
  
• Emblem of the air forces, Britain
  
• Emblem of the air forces, USA
  
• Emblem of the air forces, USSR
  
• Emblem of the armored forces, France
  
• Emblem of the armored forces, Germany
  
• Emblem of the armored forces, Italy
  
• Emblem of the armored forces, Japan
  
• Emblem of the Royal tank regiments
  
• The emblem of the armored forces, U.S.
  
• Emblem of the armored forces, Russia
  
• The Symbol of Japan
  
• The Symbol of USA
  
• The Symbol of USSR
  
• The Symbol of Britain
  
• The Symbol of Germany
  
• The Symbol of Italy
  
• Pin-up Japan
  
• Pin-up Britain
  
• Pin-up USA
  
• Pin-up USSR
  
• Pin-up Germany
  

Silver Lions

• 10,000 — 1,000,000
  

Expendable items

• Battle trophy (Research points booster)
  
• Battle trophy (Silver lions booster)
  
• Universal backup
  
• Universal backup x2
  
• Universal backup x3
  
• Random wager
  
• Random order
  

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[h2]Tasks[/h2]

To get one Mark of distinction for a tanker/pilot/sailor, earn 40,000 mission points in random battles from rank III and higher (from rank I for event vehicles) on the corresponding vehicle type in the corresponding game mode. Points multiplier that varies based on vehicle rank and difficulty level is stated in the task description. The tasks are all the same and are renewed every two days at 11:00 GMT.

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Missed Marks of distinction can be purchased for Golden Eagles until September 1st without completing the tasks.

You can do that in the menu “Nickname → Achievements → Summer Quest → Tasks for tankers/pilots/sailors.

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[h2]Detailed terms[/h2]

• The exact terms of each task can be found in the “Nickname → Achievements → Summer Quest” window.
  
• To get a Mark of distinction, you need to complete a task on the corresponding vehicle type in the corresponding game mode. For example, a Mark of distinction for a pilot can be received only by playing Air battles (AB/RB/SB).
  
• You can complete the tasks in multiplayer battles in all game modes except for “Assault”.
  
• You can complete the tasks not only on vehicles Rank III and above, but also on lower rank event vehicles. You could receive those in large events such as winter and summer marathons, WWII chronicles, BP seasons and craft marathons. In the vehicle cards of such vehicles you can find the names of events in which said vehicles first became available in the game.
  
• You have received the Mark of distinction if the achievement’s color is golden.
  
• Missed Marks of distinction can be purchased for Golden Eagles in the Achievements window until September 1st, 2022. Make sure you pick the right achievement category: for tankers, pilots and sailors.
  
• Prizes received in the form of coupons will be available for trading on the market from September 2nd, 2022. The time from which the coupon can be traded can be viewed in the game in the coupon description. The option of trading each coupon separately depends on the time of its receipt and doesn’t depend on the vehicle type.
  
• For 8 Marks of distinction you receive an untradable coupon for a vehicle. Upon activating it, you will instantly receive a corresponding vehicle. If you do not wish to use the vehicle and want to sell the coupon on the Marketplace instead, you need the “Upgrade for coupon” item.
  
• For 10 Marks of distinction you receive an untradable “Upgrade for coupon” item. You can use it to make the vehicle coupon you received tradable and then sell it on the Marketplace. The date from which your tradable coupon can be sold can be found in its description in the game.
  
• The “Upgrade for coupon” item has an expiration date. You can either use it or exchange it for Warbonds before it expires.
  
• PlayStation and Xbox players will be able to exchange decal coupons for similar ones. The exchange is available in the “Workshop → Exchange items “Summer Quest” window.
  

In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.

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Please feel free to leave your feedback on these changes in the dedicated "It’s fixed! №59" thread

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We continue working on the UI to make it even more handy and helpful. This time we’ve changed the look of the achievements that grant you decals and decorations. Previously, icons of customization elements that you didn’t have were darkened, and that made them less readable.

In the new UI iteration the items that haven’t been unlocked yet will have icons of locks on them. The keys to those locks are your battle merits.






We’ve fixed a few errors that occurred when playing War Thunder in VR headsets. If you’ve encountered black lines on the sides — rest assured, you won’t see them again. Tank sights now show correctly. And finally, we’ve increased the field of view in the gunner’s sights when turning the gun of the vehicle: after all, in a virtual reality headset you especially need an ability to look around.






If you’ve played an air mission during dusk, you may have stumbled upon a weird sight where the ground darkened instantly, even though the sky was still bright. You’ve guessed right: such an occurrence was an error that felt wrong and got in the way of admiring the landscapes.

We’ve fixed it! Now the battles during dawn and dusk will look as romantic as they should.






Incendiary bombs are now even more useful! The damage that bombing bases take from a flame mixture was notably increased, and now incendiary bombs are more effective than HE bombs. After all, flame mixture is supposed to work on buildings much better than on vehicles.


Once again, many thanks for all your bug reports that you submitted using our special service.



[h2]Ground Vehicles[/h2]

• ZTZ96, ZTZ96A — A bug with the displacement of powder charges in the automatic loader has been fixed (report).
  
• BMD-4 — The thickness of the side armour has been changed from 20mm to 30mm.
  
• AUBL/74 HVG — Smoke grenades have been replaced with modern aerosol grenades.
  
• Leopard A1A1 — A bug with low aiming speed of the anti-aircraft machine gun in comparison with other vehicles has been fixed (report).
  
• Leclerc, Leclerc S2, Leclerc SXXI — Angle of inclination of the cannon over the engine compartment has been changed from 0 to -2 degrees.
  
• The number of smoke grenades in salvo to provide more volleys has been reduced for following vehicles: CM11, M60A3 TTS, PGZ04A, PGZ09, PTL02, PTZ89, ZTZ59D1, T-69 II G, ZBD86, WMA301, ZTZ96, ZTZ96A, ZTZ96A (P), ZTZ99-II, ZTZ99-III, ZTZ99A, AMX-10RC, AMX-30, AMX-30 (1972), AMX-30 ACRA, AMX-30B2, AMX-30 DCA, AMX-30 Super, AMX-32, MARS 15, SK-105A2, Gepard, FlaRakPz 1, KPz-70, leKPz M41, Leopard 1A5, Leopard 2A4, Leopard 2 (PzBtl 123), Leopard 2A5, Leopard 2A6, Leopard 2K, Leopard 2 PL, Leopard I, Leopard A1A1, Leopard A1A1 (L/44), C2A1, Marder A1-, Marder 1A3, DF105, mKPz M47 G, M48A2 C, M48A2 G A2, M48 Super, Radkampfwagen 90, Ru 251, PUMA, JaPz.K A2, TAM, TAM 2C, TAM 2IP, Sho't Kal Gimel, Magach 6B, Gal Batash, Merkava Mk.1B, Merkava Mk.2B, Merkava Mk.2D, Merkava Mk.3B, Merkava Mk.4B, Merkava Mk.4M, AUBL/74 HVG, Centauro I 105, C13 T90, Ariete, Ariete (P), Ariete PSO, Centauro I 120, Dardo, FIAT 6614, AUBL/74, Leopard 1A5, OF-40, OF-40 Mk.2A, OF-40 (MTCA), OTOMATIC, VBC (PT2), VCC-80/30, VCC-80/60, Type 10, Type 16, Type 87, Type 87 RCV, Type 89, Type 90, Type 90 (B), Ikv 91, Strv 101, Strv 103A, Strv 103С, Strv 104, Strv 105, Strv 121, Strv 122A, Strv 122B PLSS, Centurion Mk.10, Sho't Kal Dalet, Challenger Mk.2, Challenger DS, Black Night, Challenger 2 (2F), Challenger 2 TES, Challenger 2, Challenger Mk.3, Chieftain Mk.10, Chieftain Mk.3, Chieftain Mk.5, Olifant Mk.1A, Olifant Mk.2, Rooikat 105, Rooikat Mk.1D, VFM5, Vickers Mk.1, Vickers Mk.3, Vickers Mk.7, AGS, M1 Abrams, IPM1, M1A1, M1A1 AIM, M1A2 Abrams, M247, M60A1 RISE (P), M60A2, M60 AMBT, M60A3 TTS, Magach 3, Merkava Mk.2B, Merkava Mk.3D, 2S25, 2S25М, BMD-4, BMP-1, BMP-2, BMP-2M, BMP-3, Object 685, PT-76-57, T-55AM-1, T-55AMD-1, T-62M-1, T-64B, T-72A, T-72AV (TURMS-T), T-72B, T-72B3, T-72B (1989), T-80B, T-80BVM, T-80U.
  

[h2]Aircraft[/h2]

• A bug that caused the bomb sight to not change colour to red when pointing at the enemy has been fixed (report).
  
• 57mm Akan m/47 cannon — A bug where the 57mm AP shell was considered bullet like and did not give secondary fragments has been fixed (report).
  
• AV-8A, AV-8C, Harrier GR.1, Harrier GR.3 — Light deactivation when turning the pilots head to the left has been fixed (report).
  
• Z-1007 bis — The sequence of bomb dropping has been changed: the first dropped will be bombs from suspended weaponry and then from the bomb bay.
  
• For all incendiary bombs calculations and adjustments of damage to targets in air battles have been made. Now when an incendiary bomb hits a bombing base it will take more damage than from a HE bomb.
  

[h2]Naval[/h2]

• The fuze delay of some British AP and semi AP shells has been changed from 0.035 sec. to 0.025 sec.: 305mm Mark VIa APC, 343mm Mark Ia APC, 343mm Mark IIIa APC, 381mm Mk XIIa APC, 133mm Mark II SAP, 152mm CPBC, 152mm AP (152 mm/50 QF Mk.5), 190mm SAPC, 203mm Mark I.B. SAPC.
  
• The fuze delay of some Japanese shells have been changed: 203mm Type 91 (from 0.03 sec. to 0.05 sec.), 155mm Type 91 (from 0.01 sec. to 0,035 sec.).
  

[h2]Interface[/h2]

• Above the “Research” button and the corresponding nation tab and also on the vehicle icon has been added a display of a label about the time availability for purchase in a limited time. The time until which the vehicle is available for purchase will be indicated in the vehicle card.
  
• Now in the achievement description that requires the performance of other achievements you will be able to see the conditions for their receipt.
  
• Icons of unreceived achievements for decorations and decals will be now displayed without a bleaching effect. Instead they will show lock icons.
  

[h2]Other Changes[/h2]

• The darkening of the lighting on the locations in the missions with the selected day time (morning and evening) has been fixed.
  
• Incorrect displaying of mud landscape deformation made by vehicles has been fixed.
  
• Flickering reflections on water from different location elements on all GPU settings except for the minimum ones has been fixed.
  
• A bug that led to the invisibility of the ship’s shot tracer in the shell flight camera has been fixed.
  

[h2]VR[/h2]

• A bug that caused black stripes to be displayed on the sides has been fixed.
  
• Wrong displaying of the tank sight has been fixed.
  
• Field of view limits in gunner’s sight when turning an armoured vehicle's gun when using a VR helmet have been increased.
  

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.