World of Warplanes News

Pilots!

On November 13, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.30.

[h2]New Aircraft[/h2]


Update 2.1.30 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the American Tier VIII bomber Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster.

The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster was an independent proposal by the manufacturer to design a long-range heavy bomber with a range similar to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This was achieved by placing two engines inside the fuselage and installing a pair of contra-rotating propellers in the tail in a pusher configuration. This design drastically reduced aerodynamic drag, which resulted in high speed, good altitude performance, and extended operational range. Two prototypes of the XB-42 were built and tested extensively, but the advent of the jet era caused the USAAF to put the project aside.

In World of Warplanes, the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster is a Tier VIII bomber with good speed and altitude characteristics, carrying a large bomb load of twelve 500-pound bombs, released in three salvos. Its reasonably quick bomb reload time allows the XB-42 to engage in tactical bombing, traversing between targets and arriving at them with a full rack. A good rate of climb and a high operational ceiling offer safety from most hunters. All this provides for a more dynamic and engaged bomber gameplay than most players are used to.

To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

[h2]New Event[/h2]

Added various graphical assets for the upcoming game event.

[h2]New Supply Crate[/h2]

Added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event.

[h2]New Achievement
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Added a new achievement that can be earned during the upcoming event.

[h2]New Emblem[/h2]

Added a new emblem dedicated to the 11th anniversary of World of Warplanes.

[h2]Bug Fixes and Other Changes
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• Fixed a visual issue with the direction of propeller rotation on the Mitsubishi G4M2.
  
• Fixed some localization errors.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused mission descriptions to display incorrectly when a player had no suitable aircraft to complete the mission.
  
• Fixed an issue with reward listings in mission descriptions that caused only one achievement to be shown.
  
• Fixed UI issues that occurred when researching and purchasing the Specialist configuration.
  

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Pilots!

On September 11, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.29.

[h2]New Aircraft[/h2]


Update 2.1.29 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Italian Tier VII heavy fighter Savoia-Marchetti SM.91.

Designed in 1942 for the Regia Aeronautica Italiana, this heavy fighter was one of the most advanced at the time. It featured an all-metal fuselage and wings that provided maximum rigidity for better performance. The aircraft was powered by two ubiquitous Daimler-Benz DB 605 engines (produced by Fiat under license). The main strength of its design was the armament: the SM.91 boasted five 20 mm MG 151/20 autocannons, three mounted in the nose cowling and two more—near the wing roots. The aircraft's defensive capability was provided by a small turret with another MG 151. Two prototypes were produced and undergoing testing until they were passed into German possession in 1943 and eventually lost.

In World of Warplanes, Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 is a Tier VII Italian heavy fighter (belonging to the European meta-nation). The SM.91 is not the fastest or most maneuverable of its peers, but it has great altitude characteristics. The autocannon battery combines a good rate of fire and solid damage, is relatively easy to aim, and provides a convenient firing pattern between accurate nose-mounted cannons and the wider firing line of the wing-mounted ones. Overall, this makes it an excellent warplane for boom-and-zoom tactics and strafing runs. The SM.91 also carries a small bomb load that can be employed for pinpoint strikes on AA positions or smaller ground targets.

To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event.

[h2]New Unique Pilot[/h2]

Meet Emma Vogel, a new unique German pilot for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D! More details about her skills will be revealed later.

[h2]New Paint Schemes[/h2]

New paint schemes were added for the following aircraft:

• Lavochkin La-15
  
• Myasishchev RB-17
  
• Saab J 21RB
  
• Shenyang JL-1A-37
  
• Tupolev Tu-10
  

They have the following characteristics:

• Concealment: +20%
  
• Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10%
  
• Resistance to damage from gunners: +5%
  
• Aircraft XP: +8%
  

[h2]New Achievements
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• New achievements have been added. They can be earned during the upcoming events.
  
• From this point forward, every player who completes our long-term game events will receive the Marathon Runner achievement. This is a series achievement—every subsequent completion of a new event will be added to the counter on achievement's icon in the player profile. It is not retroactive and will not cover any previously completed events.
  

[h2]New Emblems[/h2]

New emblems were added to mark the anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, the first breaking of the sound barrier, and the upcoming major game event. You will have an opportunity to earn them in the future game events.

[h2]Bug Fixes and Other Changes
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• The window for supply crate contents will now show what materials you'll find when opening supply crates.
  
• On the McDonnell XP-67 Moonbat, we corrected the marks reflecting the number of destroyed enemy aircraft and ground targets.
  
• We fixed UI issues that caused the Specialist tab to behave erratically.
  
• We fixed the tooltip that appears when hovering over the crew member icon in the right-side panel of the Hangar.
  
• Some other interface fixes and improvements were made too.
  

Pilots!

From August 2 at 11:20 UTC to August 30 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the Japanese Tier VII bomber Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24—and other valuable rewards!
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A staple of the Imperial Japanese Navy's bomber operations, this was one of the most effective and widely used medium bombers of World War II. Virtually every battle in the Pacific saw participation from the G4M, which the U.S. pilots and soldiers had nicknamed Betty. The first models also carried more sinister nicknames from Japanese pilots, who called them the G4M Hamaki (cigar), and American counterparts, who referred to them as the Flying Lighter—both denoting their propensity to easily catch fire. The G4M2 model was improved significantly in terms of aircraft and crew survivability, including self-sealing fuel tanks, armor panels in crew compartments, and much stronger defensive armament.

Mitsubishi G4M2 in World of Warplanes is a slow but rather durable bomber with heavy defensive armament, including two 20 mm autocannons that cover the upper and aft hemispheres. The G4M2's bomb load consists of four 250 kg bombs with a relatively quick reload period, so it doesn't need to disengage from its main activity for long periods of time.

Note:
You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.
Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.

You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal!

Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event!

Pilots!

From July 4 at 13:20 CEST to August 1 at 13:20 CEST (UTC+2), a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the American Tier VII multirole fighter Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair—and other valuable rewards!
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This modification is based on the regular late-model Corsair, but packs even more punch! The XF4U-6, also known as XAU-1, was adapted to serve as a ground attack and close air support aircraft during the Korean War. Its four 20 mm cannons pose a serious threat to both aerial and ground targets, while a whole battery consisting of ten rockets will easily deliver a killing blow.

Note:
You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop.
Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event.

You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal!

Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event!