📜Pages of History (September): Bazooka Charlie

This month’s Pages of History will take you to the heart of events that took place in different theaters of war. From Iran and India, Lorraine and Kuban: take part in battles with vehicles that represent these historical battles and win prizes!

🏪From September 1st until September 30th, you will be able to participate in 8 tasks consecutively. Completing each task will grant you a trophy with a reward, completing all of the tasks will earn you a unique player icon!

👨🏻‍🦰Charles Carpenter was an American pilot who fought in France during the Second World War. Carpenter was given an L-4 Grasshopper for reconnaissance, but decided to go beyond that role and installed bazookas on each wing, earning him the nickname “Bazooka Charlie”. His plane was called Rosie the Rocketer. During the Battle of Arracoor, he destroyed a German armored personnel carrier and four tanks. In an interview, he later described his approach to combat as “attack, attack, and then attack again”.

❗️You can immediately purchase this profile icon for Golden Eagles until October 3rd (11:30 GMT) without completing tasks. To find it, go to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

🎁Trophy reward for each task

Completing each individual task will give you a trophy with one of the following rewards:
▪️20-50% RP booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️20-50% SL booster for 3-10 battles;
▪️3-5 universal backups;
▪️Premium account for 1 day;
▪️A random camouflage for ground vehicles (out of the selection of camouflages currently obtainable in game for completing tasks, or purchasing with Golden Eagles).

Other terms
▪️Tasks are available from 11:00 GMT until 11:30 GMT on the final day of each task.
▪️Tasks can be completed in random battles except for “Assault” mode.

You can read a detailed description of which task is for which day and your overall progress by going to your Nickname → Achievements → Pages of History.

🚤Gloire: Handy Upgrades!

Today we’ll be taking a look at French light cruiser Gloire from the La Galissonnière-class, featuring an increased rate of fire and a new radar!

🇫🇷Gloire: A Light Cruiser for France at Rank IV

At a glance:
▪️Nine 152 mm guns, with a rate of fire of 9 rounds per minute
▪️Enhanced air defense battery
▪️Good protection
▪️Torpedoes and a Radar
▪️No reconnaissance aircraft

👋Introducing Gloire!
The Gloire light cruiser in her 1947 upgrade differs from her sistership La Galissonnière in increased rate of fire, improved radar equipment and a reinforced anti-aircraft battery. This exceptionally versatile ship is joining the French Bluewater fleet tree in the next major update, so let’s take a closer look!

🐸It is the last Wednesday of summer, my dudes.

🛠Update 2.47.0.130

Aircraft
▪️A bug that still caused aircraft to jump on runways in some cases has been fixed.
▪️F-106A — a bug that caused one of the drop tanks to always display in X-ray view has been fixed.

Ground Vehicles
▪️The Active scouting mechanic is now available on Scout UAVs.

In today’s update, we’ve added the ability to scout enemies while using Scout UAVs without having to switch to a tank. Alongside this are a number of changes made for balance purposes:

When a Scout UAV is up in the air and operational, the delay before reusing Active Scouting after a successful scout has been increased:
▪️In Arcade Battles, the cooldown after a successful scout is now 12 seconds, and in Realistic Battles it is now 18 seconds. In both modes, this extended cooldown occurs regardless of whether you scouted with a UAV or a tank.
▪️When no Scout UAV is up in the air and operational, the cooldown time in both modes remains at 6 seconds, as before.
▪️When the Scout UAV is up in the air and operational, the reduction in the aircraft’s spawn cost (in spawn points) for each target destroyed by an ally you scouted is halved, regardless of whether you were using a Scout UAV or a tank during scouting. However, the rewards in research points, Silver Lions, and mission points remain the same.
▪️The maximum scout range when using a Scout UAV is limited and depends on whether the Scout UAV has a thermal imager. For Scout UAVs without a thermal imager, the scout range is limited to 1,500 meters. For ones with a thermal imager, it is 3,000 meters. If the distance to the selected target (in Arcade Battles) or the distance to the aiming point (in Realistic Battles) exceeds the maximum scout range, the action in the panel will be grayed out and become unavailable. If you still try to scout the target, a hint will appear on screen informing you that the maximum range has been exceeded.

▪️There is now a 3 second delay when switching back to the ground vehicle after the player’s Scout UAV gets destroyed. This is to give the player time to understand how they were destroyed.

Interface
▪️A table with scouting awards in the message with the battle results now has an indication of whether the particular scouting was conducted when the Scout UAV was launched or not.
▪️The description of the “Air Strike” modification now includes information on how a launched Scout UAV influences the rate at which the required spawn points for an aircraft are reduced.

Graphics
▪️A bug that sometimes caused the textures of some airfields to be overlapped by the underlying landscape has been fixed.

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✈️Bf 109 T-2: A Rare Gem

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 T is a navalized variant of the “Emil” modification, developed in the late 1930s to equip Germany’s planned aircraft carrier, the “Graf Zeppelin”.

🇩🇪Bf 109 T-2: A Premium Fighter for Germany at Rank II

At a glance:
▪️Improved low speed handling
▪️Deadly arsenal
▪️Premium bonuses

👋Introducing the Bf 109 T-2!
The Bf 109 T-2 is a special variant originally derived from the “Emil” series, built only in few numbers for Germany’s planned Graf Zeppelin aircraft carrier. Though seeing only limited frontline use during the Second World War because of its specialized role, the Bf 109 T-2 represents a truly unique modification of the Bf 109 series. Keen to find out more about this hidden gem of the Messerschmitt family? Then join us as we dive deeper in today’s devblog.

🛳Get Mackensen in the Black Hussar event!

August von Mackensen joined the 2nd Prussian Life Hussar Regiment, known as the “Black Hussars” at the age of 20. He earned his first honors in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, and served as a field marshal general in the First World War, commanding an army group named after him. A battlecruiser built in Germany during the First World War was also named after him — this same battlecruiser is the main reward in this new naval event!

🏪From September 4th (11:00 GMT) until September 22nd (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and get rewards!

🇩🇪Mackensen An event vehicle Battlecruiser for Germany at Rank VI

Battlecruiser Mackensen was a further development of the successful Derffinger design, featuring improved speed and armor, and significantly superior armament — 350 mm guns instead of the previous 305 mm. Construction of the lead ship of the Mackensen class began in 1915 at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg. However, military difficulties led to significant delays. By November 1918, Mackensen had reached 85% completion, but according to the Treaty of Versailles, she and the other three ships in the class were scrapped between 1921 and 1922.

In War Thunder, Mackensen is a solid competitor against other late First World War ships. The main advantages of this vessel are excellent armament consisting of eight 350 mm guns, good armor protection and a maximum speed of 28 knots (around 50 km/h), making Mackensen one of the fastest battlecruisers of the era. The weak point however is the lack of automatic short-range anti-aircraft weaponry. Mackensen can also take large 600 mm torpedoes into battle in five torpedo tubes.

🎁Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages

▪️For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 2 Stages: “Coat of arms of August von Mackensen” decal
▪️For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 4 Stages: “Flag of the Prussian Navy” ship flag
▪️For 5 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 6 Stages: “August von Mackensen” profile icon
▪️For 7 Stages: trophy with a random reward
▪️For 8 Stages: non-tradable coupon for Mackensen
▪️For 9 Stages: unique Two-tone geometric camouflage for Mackensen and four random modifications for Mackensen

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🔼Economy Changes for Bluewater Fleet trees

Recently, Bluewater fleet naval trees were extended to rank VII, and as a result we’ve now updated the research system to make progression faster and more balanced overall. The infographic shows the updated cost for researching and purchasing Bluewater fleet ships at each rank for each nation.

The cost of researching and purchasing Bluewater fleet ships at ranks I-VII has been altered (generally reduced). Values of the following parameters have been changed: the purchase price in Silver Lions, the crew cost, the Expert crew price, the price of modifications in Silver lions, the amount of research points needed to research a vessel, and the amount of research points needed to unlock modifications.

Note that the calculations do not take into account grouped vehicles, since their research and purchase are not required to advance through the Bluewater fleet research trees.

🆕Updating the Tiger II (P) Model!

The legendary in-game King Tiger with the early turret type (commonly known as the “Porsche” turret) will soon be receiving a new visual model and numerous internal module improvements. Meet the redesigned Tiger II (P), coming in the next major update!

You’ll be able to see the updated Tiger II (P) for yourself very soon! And in one of the future major updates, we also plan to make improvements to the external model of the Tiger II (H), so make sure to keep an eye out for that!

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🚤Pre-order: Battleships USS Maryland

🇺🇸Meet “Old Mary”, one of the latest and most advanced super-dreadnoughts for the American Bluewater fleet, coming to War Thunder in the next major update. USS Maryland is the sistership of the formidable USS Colorado. She relies on eight powerful main caliber guns, rapid-fire secondary caliber guns and numerous automatic anti-aircraft weaponry.

USS Maryland is very well armored — the armor thickness in the armor belt area reaches 343 mm! She also has a large crew, guaranteeing good survivability even when under immense fire from the enemy team. Like most pre-war dreadnoughts, USS Maryland does not have the best speed, and the gigantic main caliber turrets take a long time to turn to the target. Because of this, make sure to use this battleship at long distance fights, something this ship is best at.

➡️ Pre-order - USS Maryland

🔹USS Maryland (Rank VI, USA)
🔹3000 Golden Eagles
🔹Premium account for 30 days
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique “Fighting Mary” title
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique flag of the Maryland

🚤Pre-order: Battleships HMS Nelson

🇬🇧Meet one of the most famous Royal Navy battleships, HMS Nelson! This ship features an amazing combination of high firepower, excellent survivability and good speed. The main armament of HMS Nelson is nine 406 mm main caliber guns in three, three-gun turrets. Interestingly, all of them are concentrated in the bow of the ship, whereas on the other hand, the 152 mm auxiliary guns are located to the stern. The anti-aircraft battery deserves a special mention, as unlike the poor anti-aircraft battery of her sistership HMS Rodney, HMS Nelson has a total of 129 long, medium and short-range air defense guns!

HMS Nelson’s armor is definitely not weak, as the main area belt reaches 356 mm, while the armor plates are located at an angle, which provides a good effectiveness thickness. Surprisingly, this monster is quite easy to control and will not let you down even in active combat. HMS Nelson’s speed exceeds 43 km/h, and the huge main caliber turrets can very quickly aim at targets!

➡️ Pre-order - HMS Nelson

🔹HMS Nelson (Rank VI, Great Britain)
🔹3000 Golden Eagles
🔹Premium account for 30 days
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique "Wonder of the Seas" title
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique profile icon of Horatio Nelson

🐦Qing-6: Blue Bird

Meet the Soviet Be-6 flying boat with new turboprop engines in PLA Air Force service!

🇨🇳Qing-6: A Premium Bomber for China at Rank IV

At a glance:
▪️Up to 4 tons of bombs
▪️Defensive armament of five 23 mm cannons!
▪️Turboprop engines
▪️Decent handling
▪️Vulnerable to attacks from behind and below

👋Introducing the Qing-6!
In War Thunder’s next major update, China will receive its own version of the Be-6 flying boat, coming to the game as a premium for Golden Eagles. One of the most interesting and effective floatplanes in the game is getting new engines, while retaining its main advantages: an excellent payload and powerful defensive weaponry. Let’s take a look at the Qing-6!

🎆Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II!

As a result of the actions of the USA and the Allies in the Pacific theater of military operations, the main Japanese forces at sea and in the air were defeated. In August 1945 after the use of atomic weapons, the declaration of war by the USSR and an offensive by Chinese forces, Japan surrendered. This was formally confirmed on September 2nd, 1945, 80 years ago today. Celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War II with us in War Thunder!

⭐️Get some themed decals, a decoration and a player icon!

🛍Discounts on Chinese premium vehicles and starter packs for the US, China, Great Britain and USSR

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✈️Germany’s captured Tempest Mk V Is Available at a Discount for the Tempest’s First Flight Anniversary!

The Hawker Tempest first flew on September 2nd, 1942. It was one of the best fighters of the Second World War, with unrivaled speed at low altitudes, allowing it to combat early jet fighters and intercept missiles. More than 1,700 Tempests were produced, serving with the Royal Air Force and the air forces of New Zealand, India and Pakistan. One also ended up in German hands.

🏪The German Tempest Mk V is temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles!

The German Tempest Mk V (rank IV) is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 4970 Golden Eagles
When: From September 2nd (12:00 GMT) until September 5th (12:00 GMT).
Where: Germany > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

About this aircraft
▪️On October 15th, 1944, German anti-aircraft guns shot down a Tempest MK V near Munster. The pilot bailed out and was captured, but the aircraft was repaired and went for testing. In the game, this aircraft boasts excellent flight characteristics, impressive maneuverability, four 20 mm Hispano cannons and of course premium bonuses!

🔫Pre-order: T58

The T58 is an American experimental heavy tank developed in the mid-1950s as part of the U.S. Army’s effort to counter the latest Soviet heavy tanks during the early Cold War.

🇺🇸T58: A Premium Heavy Tank for the USA at Rank V

At a glance:
▪️Oscillating turret with a massive 155 mm cannon
▪️Heavy armor
▪️Mediocre mobility
▪️Large profile

👋Introducing the T58!
Well protected, powerful and packing a mighty punch; a description befit to practically all early Cold War American heavy tanks. The T58 represents the pinnacle of American heavy tank design and the last behemoth of its kind before the MBT concept was widely adopted. It’s available starting today in the Gaijin store as a pre-order pack, coming in with special pre-order bonuses! Let’s go into the details of this beast.

➡️Pre-order – T58 Pack

‼️Fair Play: September 2025

Each month, we share with you some details on our progress in fighting unfair play. The BattlEye anti-cheat helps us find violations, and your reports are a great asset as well! You can learn more about the anti-cheat and how you can report players who violate rules on our Wiki.

🤕Banned accounts

Since our last fair play, we’ve banned 2639 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software. For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

Additionally, 210 accounts have been banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling, ramming and griefing.

📜For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

⭐️Recommendations
We recommend that you set a strong password for your account and enable two-step authentication in your profile security settings. We have the following 2FA options available: email, SMS, TOTP (Gaijin Pass/Google Authenticator), and Telegram bot, which we suggest trying if SMS 2FA messages are not reaching you.

We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your Gaijin account for additional security, as this will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use prohibited client modifications and never share your account information with anyone.

‼️Technical Issues with Custom Battles and Custom Sessions in Air Simulator Battles

Hey everyone, Custom Battles and the creation of custom sessions in Air Simulator Battles have been temporarily disabled due to technical issues. We’re actively working on resolving these problems and restoring normal functionality as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

🗺Visual Improvements to Eastern Europe and Poland!

We’re pleased to present visual improvements to two more Ground Battle locations: Eastern Europe and Poland, coming in the next major update!

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe is one of the most popular locations in Combined Battles, and also one of the earliest ground maps to be added to the game. We’ve gone ahead and refreshed the appearance of this much loved location, making it more detailed, natural and lively. The main battle area and its surroundings are now more distinct with a strong autumnal vibe. The vegetation and trees have been reworked too — plant life more typical for Eastern Europe is now more abundant, such as conifers with tall trunks. The landscape is easier to see through now too due to the taller trunks and higher foliage. The urban section of the map has also been transformed, with the architecture as a whole reworked and improved. Buildings and bridges have been improved with more realistic detail.

Inside the town and beyond its boundaries, many small objects and fences dot the landscape, making it feel a lot more natural and lived in. Eastern Europe is now visually a lot prettier, but the gameplay and flow of the map remain the same, for those of you who’ve played hundreds of battles here it won’t take much time to settle in!

Poland

Good old Poland! It’s incredible to think of the sheer number of battles we’ve all fought here, how many points we’ve captured and all the times we’ve rumbled through these narrow streets. We’re proud to give one of the earliest ground locations a big visual update! All of the buildings and structures have been reworked, and countless small destructible objects have been added. Some examples are window frames, drainpipes, flower beds, railings, and a host of small details to make the location feel a lot more real and lively.

There have also been some noticeable changes outside of the town too. Firstly, vegetation has been completely reworked, unnaturally large bushes that hid tanks have been removed, and new grass has been added. Secondly, the prominent rocks and stones around the landscape have been visually reworked. We’ve put a lot of extra attention to the look of the soil and roads, intersections and the banks of the lake in the middle. That’s not all, we’ve also added a few easter eggs to the map too, but no hints, you’ll have to discover them yourself! Make sure to post on our social media if you find some!

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