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If you’re drooling over the freshly announced F-14A, we’d like to suggest some rigorous training before you sit in the pilot seat of the Tomcat. This weekend daring pilots will fight it out using the best aircraft — and only the top aces will get the prizes.

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Until May 30th (7:00 GMT)

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Destroy 20 airplanes of other players in AB mode or 10 in RB or SB modes using Rank VII aircraft and receive one of the following prizes:

• 1 day of Premium Account
  
• Research Points and Silver Lions boosters for 20-50% (20% for 10 battles, 30% for 5 battles, 50% for 3 battles)
  
• 3-5 Universal Backups
  

[h2]Jet Strike 4x4 RB Tournament[/h2]



Join the tournament for jet aircraft that will take place in 4x4 format in the RB game mode. The task for each team is to destroy more aircraft than the enemy team and gain air superiority by capturing the air points over the battlefield.

Registration for the teams is open until June 1st (17:00 GMT).

REGISTER HERE

Tournament format: Double elimination, best of 3.

Available vehicles:

• USA: F-86F-2, F-86F-35, F-86F-25, FJ-4B, A-4B
  
• Germany: G.91 R/3, MiG-15bis
  
• USSR: MiG-17, MiG-15bis
  
• Great Britain: Hunter F.1, Venom FB.4
  
• Japan: F-86F-30, Ki-200
  
• Italy: G.91 R/1
  
• France: S.O.4050 Vautour IIA, Super Mystere B2
  
• China: J-4, F-86F-30, J-2
  
• Sweden: J29F
  

Tournament locations: 38th Parallel, Norway, Pacific Hidden Base and Iron Range.
Prize fund: 15 000 Golden Eagles, boosters and other prizes.

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Grumman F-14A Tomcat is a true icon in modern combat aircraft. Elegant and deadly, this carrier-based jet fighter comes as the new top tier of the US naval aircraft lineup!

[h2]F-14A Tomcat, jet fighter, naval, USA, rank VII[/h2]

Features:

• Variable-swept wing
  
• Perfect performance characteristics
  
• Variety of suspended weapons
  
• New air-to-air missiles
  
• Lacks air-to-surface missiles and smart bombs
  

The upcoming War Thunder major update Danger Zone brings you the new top tier of the US naval aircraft lineup, an early version of the F-14A Tomcat. This twin-engine carrier based jet fighter features variable-swept wing design, brilliant performance characteristics, as well as new to the game air-to-air missiles.



Tomcat’s powerplant is a pair of Pratt & Whitney TF30-P-412A turbojet engines, capable of an impressive 12,000 kgf (26,450 lbf) at M 0,9 each. The thrust is enough to provide max speed of over 2,200 kph (1,370 mph) and climb rate of over 200 m/sec even with minimal weapon loadout. Being quite heavy in mass, the F-14A has perfect controllability at the whole speed range thanks to the variable-swept wing, powerful engines and effective flaps.



F-14A’s strong suit is her capable air-to-air missiles. Pilots have choice from both familiar rounds, like AIM-7E/F Sparrow missiles, AIM-9D/G Sidewinders, as well as all new to the game AIM-9H (advanced version of the AIM-9G) and AIM-54A Phoenix, the long-range missile with semi-active and terminal active guidance modes and 60 kg warhead. In the upcoming update, the Phoenix missile will have the longest launch distance and guidance time among all air-to-air missiles in War Thunder.

The aircraft carries 20mm M61A1 Vulcan rotary cannon and unguided weapon against ground targets, including Zuni rockets and bombs of up to 2,000 lbs each. Being an interceptor by design, F-14A lacks air-to-surface guided weapons, such as anti-tank missiles and smart bombs.



The Grumman F-14A Tomcat is surely one of the top guns in the Danger Zone update. An aircraft of incredible charisma and a living embodiment of modern carrier-based aviation rightfully goes to rank VII of the American naval aircraft lineup. The major update is almost ready, stay tuned for more news from the War Thunder dev team. Until then - good luck and happy hunting, pilots!

Although Sweden maintained neutrality during WWII, events forced it to form its own National Security Forces. It happened on the 29th of May, 1940 and for the anniversary of this event we want to invite you to decorate your vehicle with the Emblem of the Home Guard decal.

From 12:00 GMT on the 27th of May until 07:00 GMT on the 30th of May

Play 3 battles in Swedish vehicles (rank III or higher and with an activity of 70% or higher) and receive the Emblem of the Home Guard.



"Emblem of the Home Guard" decal

Complete the task in random battles, except for Enduring Confrontation missions and [Assault] mode.

Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Swedish National Security Forces

You may find the decal in the “Sweden (tanks)” tab in the Customization menu.

May 28th, 1935, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 took her maiden flight to soon become the most well known WWII German piston fighter, remaining in service over twenty years after the war was over. The greatest German and Finnish aces used only the Bf 109!

From May 27th (11:00 GMT) till May 30th (11:00 GMT)

Purchase Premium Bf 109 fighters for Golden Eagles with 50% off!

The list of aircraft available for Golden Eagles: Flegel's Bf 109 A, Bf 109 E-7 (Japan), Bf 109 F-4 (USA), Bf 109 G-2 (Italy), Bf 109 G-6 (Sweden).


[h2]The twin-fuselage Bf 109Z is temporarily back![/h2]



The twin-fuselage Bf 109Z is also temporarily back in the Gaijin store - open the store from the hangar via Steam browser. Don't miss your chance to own a rare experimental aircraft!

The Milan is an experimental version of the famous Mirage jet fighter, jointly developed by French and Swiss engineers to improve the aircraft’s low speed handling characteristics. Soon, this exotic variant of the Mirage will make its way to the skies in War Thunder, arriving to the game as part of the next major update Danger Zone!

Briefly: An experimental version of the venerable French Mirage jet fighter, fitted with retractable canards which improve the aircraft’s handling at lower speeds.

[h2]Milan, jet fighter, France, premium, Rank VI[/h2]

Features:

• Retractable canards
  
• Improved low speed handling
  
• Excellent air-to-air arsenal
  
• High energy loss during maneuvers
  

In War Thunder, the Milan will be a new jet fighter joining the top of the French aviation tree with the release of the next major update. Further expanding the Mirage family of jet fighters available in the game, the Milan will also offer its prospective pilots enhanced maneuverability as well as additional rewards to faster progress through the top ranks thanks to the aircraft’s premium status.



At its core, the Milan represents an experimental upgrade to the Mirage IIIE - a jet fighter already most familiar to seasoned French pilots. However, unlike the standard version, this experimental model possesses two distinct features which make it stand out from its close relative. The more obvious difference is the presence of a pair of retractable canards situated on the aircraft’s nose. While somewhat odd-looking, this additional pair of wings noticeably reduces the aircraft’s take-off distance and allow for a lower landing speed. Furthermore, they also vastly improve the Milan’s maneuverability during lower speeds - a handy upgrade for avid dogfighters among our pilots!

Fun Fact: The aircraft’s new retractable canards were often referred to as its ‘mustaches’.

The second, less notable, difference concerns the aircraft’s engine choice. Namely, the Milan is fitted with the more powerful SNECMA Atar 9K-50 turbojet engine, producing notably more thrust than the Atar 9C originally fitted to the Mirage IIIE. While this upgrade doesn’t directly result in an increased top speed, pilots will notice improvements in acceleration and climb rate, both being vital performance characteristics of jet fighters especially during heated engagements.



Apart from a pair of 30 mm DEFA cannons, the Milan’s arsenal can be further augmented by IR-guided air-to-air missiles, unguided rockets, an air-to-ground missile as well as bombs of 250 and 500 kg caliber. As a result, the Milan retains the Mirage’s high combat effectiveness and versatility as weapon loadouts are not just powerful, but also well suited for engaging a number of different targets during a sortie.



The Dassault Milan will make its way to player hangars upon the arrival of the next major War Thunder update Danger Zone. Be sure to get the special pre-order pack in our online store to be among the first to fly out in the Milan, get Premium account days, as well as obtain exclusive ingame content!