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[p] [/p][p]Today we celebrate the 220th anniversary of the Royal Navy’s greatest triumph. On October 21st 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place, where the Royal Navy, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, defeated the superior forces of France and Spain. This confirmed Britain’s status as mistress of the seas![/p][p][/p][h3]The Fairmile D (5001) is temporarily available for purchase for Golden Eagles and has a 30% discount![/h3][p] The Fairmile D (5001) (rank III) is temporarily available for purchase for 910 Golden Eagles.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p]When: From October 21st (11:00 GMT) until October 24th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: Great Britain > Coastal fleet > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p]About this boat[/p]

• [p]The Fairmile D (5001) is a Fairmile D-class torpedo boat, commissioned in late 1944 and sunk during combat in the North Sea in April 1945. Its wooden hull makes it vulnerable, yet light and agile. Its wide range of armament, including 57 mm main guns and 20 mm autocannons, 12.7 mm and 7.7 mm anti-aircraft machine guns, turns the Fairmile D (5001) into a serious threat against a variety of coastal opponents.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Get the “Emblem of HMS Victory (1765)” decal![/h3][p]For this special day, you’ll be able to get the emblem of HMS Victory![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“Emblem of HMS Victory (1765)” decal[/p][p][/p][p]When: From October 21st (11:00 GMT) until October 24th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used a British Coastal or Bluewater vessel at rank III or higher to receive the “Emblem of HMS Victory (1765)” decal![/p][p]Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually.[/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 → Trafalgar Day.[/p]
• [p]You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Ground Vehicles[/h3]

• [p]Merkava Mk.4 (all variants), Strv 122 (all variants) — a bug that caused the composite armor on the turret roof to be treated as a solid sheet of steel when calculating protection against high-explosive shells, which could result in an overestimated protection at certain angles of attack has been fixed. Previously due to this bug, these tanks could for example survive hits to the turret roof by heavy air fired missiles and large-caliber bombs.[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Interface[/h3]

• [p]A bug that prevented the action to spawn an aircraft with a nuclear bomb from appearing in the action panel when playing as the launcher of a Multi-Vehicle SAM system has been fixed.[/p]
• [p]A bug on ground vehicles where the laser warning direction indicator was displayed incorrectly if the vehicle's hull was not pointing directly at the source has been fixed.[/p]
• [p]A bug where the radar indicator on aircraft could sometimes freeze and stop updating its state when switching the selected radar target has been fixed. (Report).[/p]

[p] [/p][h3]Replays[/h3]

• [p]A bug where the free camera in replays would become detached from the player after they respawned has been fixed.[/p]

[p][/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]In 1910, Canada established its own navy and purchased its first ships from Great Britain. The arrival of the first of these, HMCS Niobe in the port of Halifax coincided with the Royal Navy’s main holiday, the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21st. In 2014, Canada decided to replace the British holiday date with its own, and since then October 21st has been Niobe Day.[/p][p] [/p][h2]HMCS Haida is temporarily available with a 30% discount for 3,416 Golden Eagles![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p][/p][p] [/p][p]About this destroyer[/p]

• [p]HMCS Haida is a veteran of the Second World War and Korean War, having sunk numerous enemy ships, your allies will appreciate this destroyer’s excellent anti-aircraft weaponry, and you’ll appreciate its versatile assets. With six 120 mm guns, torpedoes and decent speed, HMCS Haida is ready for any challenge![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Today we’ll be taking a look at an experimental vehicle based on the C13 platform with TOW ATGMs and the ability to fire from behind cover![/p][p][/p][p] [/p][h3]Vehicle History[/h3][p]Development of the C13 began back in the 1970s as as private venture by Oto Melara. Designers looked to create a compact and multifunctional platform capable of carrying a variety of weapon modules, filling the gap between the aging American M113 and the promising Dardo combat vehicles. The first two prototypes, unveiled in 1983, were equipped with different turrets and were tested in various configurations over the following years. By 1987, a third prototype was built, and Oto Melara actively promoted the vehicle internationally as a replacement for the M113. Despite these efforts however, the project was canceled in 1999 due to a lack of orders.[/p][p][/p][p]The TUA (TOW Under Armor) anti-tank version carried a TOW ATGM launcher with eight missiles (two in the launcher and six stored in the hull) as its primary armament. The crew consisted of three members, a commander, driver and gunner. Light aluminum armor protected against small arms fire and shrapnel. The engine was an Isotta Fraschini Model ID 38 SS V6 diesel engine producing 360 HP and had a top speed of 70 km/h. The C13 TUA failed to secure a government contract and did not attract interest from potential foreign operators, leading to the cancellation of the project.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Introducing the C13 TUA![/h3][p]A new squadron vehicle coming to War Thunder in the next major update is the experimental Italian C13 TUA anti-tank missile carrier, equipped with a deployable TOW anti-tank missile launcher capable of firing with its hull completely hidden behind low obstacles. Let’s dive into the details![/p][p][/p][p]The C13 TUA may look familiar to you, and that’s because this vehicle, produced by OTO Melara, uses the same launcher found on the American M901. The general layout is also similar, which means the style of play found on the M901 will carry right over to the C13 TUA.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The launcher that holds two I-TOW missiles side-by-side folds out and elevates itself above the vehicle’s chassis, and the optics with the thermal sights are located between the missile tubes. When you setup and pick a spot that has some cover, the entire hull of this vehicle will be concealed, allowing you to fire with just the launcher exposed to the enemy. Bear in mind that if the launcher is hit by enemy shells, it becomes disabled and can resume normally after being repaired.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve played the M901, you’ll know that the setup of the C13 TUA will have some limitations. Namely, it can only fire when fully static, and it takes a certain amount of time for the launcher to raise into its firing position. The C13 TUA is definitely not great for active combat due to this, plus its light armor which is only bulletproof, making you a seriously easy target for enemy tanks and aircraft when on the move. The weak armor also exposes the C13 TUA to the blast of high-explosive shells, which can easily penetrate the roof of the hull, even if they hit the launcher. Mobility is good however, the maximum speed of 70 km/h allows it to quickly reach strong positions at the start of the battle, and it can quickly reposition in both urban and rough terrain.[/p][p][/p][p]So, that’s the rank VI C13 TUA for you! It’s Italy’s first squadron vehicle, and can be obtained with squadron activity points or for Golden Eagles. See you in future dev blogs![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.[/p]

Thank you for the outstanding screenshots from last week! This week, we’re looking for terrain that gives shape to the horizon. Whether it’s tanks cresting a hill, aircraft soaring along distant ridgelines, or ships sailing along large landmasses, capture a scene where the landscape meets the sky! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 194th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen194. You have time until the 24th of October 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 mountains or buildings against the skyline, and a player vehicle.
You must add the #WTscreen194 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 193rd edition – Shrouded Skies![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3584754479
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3585889051
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3585653032

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3587787185
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3584736798
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3588095606

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