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Update 21.04.2021 (2.5.1.89)

  • The armour analysis menu now has the option to remember the last examined projectile when switching to another vehicle.
  • A bug has been fixed which allowed a ground vehicle with broken tracks to continue moving on its own if allied tow cables are attached.
  • Type 96 — a bug has been fixed which caused too lengthy machine gun repair time.
  • T26E1-1, 9P149, 9P157-2 — overpressure damage has been corrected that previously caused a vehicle kill by damaging targeting drives located outside the combat compartment.
  • Centurion Mk.5/1 — turret searchlight now appears less dirty than the rest of the surface.
  • BMP-2M — a bug has been fixed making the default ammo belt unavailable in test drive when an HE belt is selected.
  • A bug has been fixed which caused hit marks to appear on crew members.
  • A bug has been fixed which allowed flying through some of the skyscrapers in the “City” location.
  • A bug has been fixed where some cypress trees could not be forced over by tanks.
  • Locations “Frozen Pass”, “White Rock Fortress” and “Campania” now have corrected respawn points. Previously respawns might happen on hill slopes, in objects, or in the wrong direction.
  • A bug has been fixed in the Dynamic campaign where German and Italian aircraft might be chosen for Allies.
  • Flags in the info cards of Italian aviation and South African ground vehicles have been corrected.
  • A new class of ‘torpedo aircraft’ has been added to US and British aviation.
  • A bug has been corrected in the drop height for all torpedoes.
  • SB (all series), F4U-1D, F4U-4B — drop order for suspended bombs has been corrected.
  • Tu-2 (all series) — the possibility of opening bomb bays with bombs on the outer pylons has been fixed.
  • A bug with disabling the sight stabilizer from the gunner’s view in helicopters has been fixed.
  • BO and SA series helicopters — camera position has been corrected.
  • Swordfish Mk1 & Mk2 — crew number in the info card has been corrected.
  • А-129 international — “Prototype” has been added to the name in the game.
  • B-17G, BF 110G-2 — turret angles have been corrected.
  • Su-9, Su-11 — a bug has been fixed with the antenna remaining when the tail is damaged.
  • М50 aircraft gun — tracer round has been added to the ‘air target’ belt.
  • 20mm Hispano (all versions) and 20mm AN Mk.2 and Mk.3 guns — overestimated spread has been corrected.
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.

Server update 16.04.2021

  • The amount of the battle rewards required to complete the “Challenge of Numerius Granonius” has been reduced from 20 to 6.
  • The position of the respawn and capture points in the mission [Battle] Berlin have been changed.
  • A bug where the assembly of the “Minotaur” tank wasn’t available in the “Future Technology” event, when there were only two vehicle orders in the inventory (No. 89-2211 and No. 90-2505) 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.

Update 15.04.2021 (2.5.1.84)

  • Aircraft carrier decks have been improved:
    • A bug which would cause aircraft propellers to be destroyed when starting/taking off from an aircraft carrier’s deck has been fixed.
    • A bug which would cause aircraft to fall through an aircraft carrier’s deck while landing has been fixed.
  • A bug which would result, in some cases, in the Gaijin Market becoming unavailable via the in-game browser 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.

Server update 13.04.2021

  • The max overload to launch AIM-9J missiles has been corrected to 7G.
  • The French 500 kg №2 bomb characteristics have been corrected.
  • The explosives weight and type of the 9M13 “Igla” missile have been corrected.
  • BI fighter — The parachutist model has been fixed.
  • Su-7B — The bomb pylon has been removed for no bomb presets.
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.

60 year anniversary of the first manned flight into space!

60 years ago, on April 12th, 1961 a human reached space for the first time! We present a War Thunder special event dedicated to the 60th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight!.

From April 9th 13:00 (GMT) until April 13th 07:00 (GMT), get special memorable items on the anniversary of manned space exploration beginning!


Tasks may be completed in vehicles of rank III or above with a combat activity of 60% or above.

Track your progress by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Cosmonautics Day.

[h3]“Double trail” tournaments[/h3]
To celebrate World Aviation and Space Day, take part in the 2x2 jet aircraft tournaments on the TSS portal.



Win a unique decal “60 years in space”, MiG-15bis camo “Red 23” of Yuri Gagarin, or F9F2 camo “White 116” of Neil Armstrong.

“Double trail” AB
Opens: April 12th, 17:20 GMT
Up to 64 teams
Prize fund: 12000 GE
SIGN IN

“Double trail” RB
Opens: April 11th, 15:50 GMT
Up to 64 teams
Prize fund: 12000 GE
SIGN IN

“Double trail” SB
Opens: April 12th, 17:50 GMT
Up to 64 teams
Prize fund: 12000 GE
SIGN IN
https://youtu.be/oRZqXcaLr5o
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