War Thunder News

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Additions to Dagor Engine that include new vehicle tracks and track effects, updated gunfire for naval and ground vehicles, 3 new helicopters for Italy and 30 new war machines for other countries and many other important changes.



GPU objects on maps and new visual effects of all ground and naval vehicles gunfire.

New vehicle tracks and their effects will become available some time after the major update has been released.



9 new ground vehicles, including Japanese ST-A3 and German Sd.Kfz.251/21

ST-A3



Buccaneer S2, A-7D Corsair II, F-84F and more!

A-7D Corsair II

Buccaneer S.2



New Italian helicopter tree

AB 205 A-1

A.109 EOA-2

A.129CBT Mangusta



7 new vessels, including Heroes of Jutland: HMS Invincible and SMS Von der Tann

HMS Invincible

SMS Von der Tann

FULL LIST OF CHANGES

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The Sd.Kfz. 251/21 was a late war modification of the renowned German WWII-era halftrack. Tankers in War Thunder will soon have the chance to obtain the Sd.Kfz. 251/21 as it arrives in the German SPAAG branch with the next major update “Hot Tracks!”.

In War Thunder, the Sd.Kfz. 251/21 will be a new SPAAG awaiting tankers at the lower ranks of the German ground forces tree in the next major update coming to the game. Acting as the middle ground between the Sd.Kfz. 6/2 and the Wirbelwind, the Sd.Kfz. 251/21 will help players transition from the early light to later, heavier SPAAGs in the German ground forces tree.





The Sd.Kfz. 251/21 is arriving in rank II of the SPAAG branch of the German ground forces tree and will become available to all tankers upon the release of the next major update coming to War Thunder soon. In the meantime, stay tuned to the news as the release of the “Hot Tracks!” incoming update draws nearer. Until then, happy hunting commanders!

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The F-84F Thunderstreak is a further development of the preceding Thunderjet, introduced in the early 1950’s. Strongly resembling its predecessor, the F-84F offers improved performance to a somewhat familiar airframe and will await all pilots in the upcoming War Thunder “Hot Tracks” Update!

In War Thunder, the F-84F Thunderstreak will be a new rank V jet fighter making its way to the high ranks of not just the American aviation tree, but also those of the German, French and Italian trees! The Thunderstreak inherits many of its predecessor’s signature features, such as a sizable payload for example, while combining them with improved performance characteristics.





The F-84F Thunderstreak is on final approach and will soon arrive to players’ hangars with the release of the next major update coming to War Thunder very soon. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to the news as we continue unveiling what the upcoming update has in store for you. Until then, clear skies and good hunting pilots!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

Pola was the last ship of the Zara-class of Italian heavy cruisers to be constructed, intended to serve as the class’ flagship. Soon, this well-known veteran of the Regia Marina will join the ranks of the Italian blue water fleet in War Thunder, docking in player ports with the release of “Hot Tracks”, the next major update!

In War Thunder, Pola will soon be joining the ranks of the Italian bluewater fleet with the release of the next major update coming to the game. Featuring virtually identical characteristics as her sistership Zara, introduced in one of the previous updates, Pola will not only further expand the fleet size of the Italian naval tree, but also offers its prospective captains higher rewards thanks to her premium vessel status.





Pola will soon dock in player ports with the release of the next major War Thunder update, giving seasoned captains the opportunity to add another iconic Italian warship to their in-game collection. In the meantime, keep scanning the horizon for more news regarding the upcoming War Thunder “Hot Tracks” update. Until then, calm seas and good hunting captains!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

We present to you the Italian research tree for combat helicopters. Today we will tell you about the first three of them.



This helicopter is a licensed copy of the American UH-1H "Huey", modified for the needs of the Italian army. The AB 205 A-1 is an entry-level multi-role helicopter armed with miniguns and LS FFAR rockets.







In the early 70’s, the Italian aircraft manufacturer Agusta began testing a new multi-purpose helicopter, the A.109, which was originally created for the civilian market, but immediately drew the attention of the military authorities. A.109 EOA-2 is a reconnaissance version, designed to destroy various targets including enemy armored vehicles. In addition to machine-gun pods and rockets, the helicopter can be equipped with four TOW anti-tank missile launchers.







The modern A.129 attack helicopter is successfully used by the Italian armed forces, as well as by a number of foreign operators. The helicopter has excellent flight characteristics, outstanding speed and superb maneuverability. The CBT modification was created from combat experience in modern armed conflicts. The Mangusta is armed with a 20mm autocannon and carries a good arsenal of unguided and guided weapons, including Stinger air-to-air missiles and Hellfire II ATGMs.





The War Thunder Team