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The American MTB-422 torpedo boat, transferred to the UK under the Lend-Lease program, received reinforced deck weapons.
[h2]Higgins 78 ft. HMS MTB-422, torpedo boat, Britain, III rank. Premium.[/h2]
Features:

• Fast and agile
  
• 40mm automatic gun
  
• No spare torpedoes
  

[h3]History[/h3]
[expand]The PT-92 torpedo boat was built in the USA at the end of 1942 at the Higgins Industries shipyard in New Orleans, LA, amongst the bulk of the sister 78-foot boats she was intended for Lend-Lease delivery to the Soviet Union. Due to the cancellation of the spring convoy in 1943, the boat went on to serve in the Royal Navy, where she received the hull number MTB-422. Here the boat was used in combat operations in the Mediterranean until the end of World War II. After the war, the boat returned to the United States, where she served at least until the mid-1950’s; the further fate of the boat is unknown. The boat was finally decommissioned from service late in 1985.[/expand]

MTB-422 will be one of the prizes in the new War Thunder Battle Pass season. The American torpedo boat of the Higgins 78-feet family has undergone noticeable changes in service with the Royal Navy. Instead of four American torpedoes, the Brits decided to use only two domestic torpedo tubes that reduced the weight of the boat, increased her maximum speed, and also made it possible to install more powerful deck guns. Two twin heavy machine guns remained at the wheelhouse, and the 20mm Oerlikon Mk.II auto gun was moved to the centre of the deck, making it possible to install a punchy 40mm Bofors automatic gun on the vacant stern - a more than welcome addition for a torpedo boat!

In the game, the MTB-422 will become the fastest rank III boat from the British coastal fleet research line, while the boat quickly reaches her maximum speed and maneuvers perfectly. Guns of three calibres at once - 12.7mm , 20mm and 40mm - as well as two steam-gas torpedoes make the boat a very versatile small ship, perfect for capturing and defending points. From the entire artillery arsenal, the commander can concentrate on the 40mm Bofors, which has an average rate of fire, smooth ballistics, and a choice of high-explosive and armour-piercing rounds. It is reasonable to set the heavy machine guns and the 20mm cannon to automatic firing at surface and air targets, which will be useful in sea-borne dogfights with low-ranking boats.

The War Thunder Battle Pass is a great opportunity to get unique game equipment, decorations, and boosters. Don't miss your chance!

[h2]Welcome to the 10th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition![/h2]
Biplanes, biplanes everywhere! Almost 100 screenshots with these beautiful machines! It was not easy to select three best! Great job and congratulations to all six winners (three additional selected by you!), 300 GE should be on your accounts by now! Don’t forget to take lifebuoys or some inflatables, because next week's theme is Waterworld!

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub (link for instructions) with the tag #WTscreen10. You have time until 24.01.2022 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.

[h2]Important addition: Screenshot theme - Waterworld[/h2]

[h3]Terms:[/h3]

• Your screenshot needs to be focused on Water. Naval vessel, amphibious, float plane? Or maybe a sunken tank at the bottom of the lake? We are waiting for all of them!
  
• 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).
  
• 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 7 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 8th edition - Slow but Sure![/h2]
[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2716001342
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2715452822
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2715247330
[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2716571787
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2715761887
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2715026340
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

• Physically correct moonlight has been added.
  
• Display of some objects (for example bushes and trees) has been improved when observed through a ground vehicle sight by graphic settings “max” and “movie”.
  
• MiG-27K, Jaguar GR.1A — a bug has been fixed that caused camera rotation while maneuvering.
  
• A bug has been fixed where Roland 1 missiles had a limited effective range within 1 km versus helicopters.
  
• Display of trophy contents has been improved.
  

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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.

[h2]A new set of decals for rarity hunters![/h2]
[h3]Until February 10th, earn in battle, or purchase rare decals for War Thunder gaming nations![/h3]

You can find these decals in the “Weeks latest” section in the customization tab, after which they will be available to their owners in the thematic sections of vehicle customization.

Tasks can be completed in vehicles of rank II-VII.

• The requirements for the decals may be checked in the “Weeks latest” section in vehicle customization or in the Achievements → Decals → Weeks latest.
  
• Tasks can be completed in random battles and events, except “Enduring Confrontation” and “Assault” missions.
  
• Decals received earlier have been temporarily moved to the section “Weeks latest” and will be moved later to the thematic sections.
  

Some of the decals are created by Colin 'Fenris' Muir, Jej 'CharlieFoxtrot' Ortiz, Ricardo "BlueBeta" Lo Verso and Branislav 'InkaL' Mirkov.

On January 14th, 1950, the prototype SI (I-330) aircraft, soon after named the MiG-17, took her maiden flight. Even then the aircraft showed better flight characteristics than its predecessor, the MiG-15bis jet fighter. The MiG-17 was in service with many armed forces and was used in intense combat becoming the principal for Chinese, Polish, and Czechoslovakian licensed copies.

Complete the task from 11:00 GMT on the 14th of January until 11:30 GMT on the 16th of January and get the reward!

Completing the “Birthday of the MiG-17” task will bring you a battle trophy with one of the following rewards:

• 10-30% RP booster for 3-10 battles
  
• 10-30% SL booster for 3-10 battles
  

• Destroy 20/10/10 (AB/RB/SB) player vehicles whilst controlling specified vehicles in random battles.
  

The task can be completed only in vehicles from the following list:

• MiG-17, MiG-17AS, Shenyang F-5, J-4
  

Follow progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Memorial Date.