✈️Pre-order — Su-30MK2 AMV: Pirate of the Caribbean Skies!

The Venezuelan Su-30 possesses a vast arsenal of weapons and is capable of brilliantly performing combat missions in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat!

🇻🇪🚩Su-30MK2 AMV: A Premium Jet Fighter for the USSR at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️Huge arsenal of advanced weaponry
▪️Large payload capacity
▪️High speed
▪️Helmet-mounted display
▪️No thrust vectoring control

👋Introducing the Su-30MK2 AMV!
The Spearhead major update brings the Su-30MK2 AMV to the game, an export modification of the multi-role Su-30 Russian fighter jet used by the Venezuelan Air Force. Today, pre-orders for this premium jet monster are open. It features an impressive payload, advanced weaponry, and brilliant speed characteristics, so let’s take a closer look!

🛍Pre-order – Su-30MK2 AMV Pack

🔹Su-30MK2 AMV (Rank VIII, USSR)
🔹Premium account for 30 days
🔹3000 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title “The paladin of sovereignty”
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique decal “132nd Squadron Venezuelan Air Force patch”
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique anniversary camouflage

🔠🅰️🔠🔠Discounts in the Gaijin Store for War Thunder’s 13th Birthday!

It’s War Thunder’s 13th birthday anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with sales on the Gaijin Store! A huge number of vehicle packs available at a discount, so be sure to check them out and see what takes your fancy!

🏪When: From October 29th (11:00 GMT) until November 3rd (11:00 GMT).

🔹M1A1 HC "Click-Bait" -50%
🔹F/A-18С Early (US) Pack -50%
🔹Type 90B "Fuji" Pack -50%
🔹F-16A Netz Pack -50%

And many more!

➡️TO THE STORE

❗️Please note!
The following packs will be removed from the store after the sale (on all platforms):

▪️AMX A-1 Pack
▪️IJN Yamashiro Pack
▪️AV-8S Matador Pack
▪️F-4EJ Phantom II ADTW Pack
▪️Centauro RGO Pack
▪️Harrier T.10 Pack

🛞Jaguar EBRC: Grace, Space and Pace!

Today we’re checking out the most modern French light tank, armed with a 40 mm cannon and tandem-charge anti-tank missiles!

🇫🇷Jaguar EBRC: A Light Tank for France at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️40 mm cannon with a rate of fire of 200 rounds per minute
▪️Akeron MP ATGM with a tandem warhead
▪️Maximum speed of 100 km/h
▪️Large in size, making it easy to hit

👋Introducing the Jaguar EBRC!
It’s time again for another dev blog! Today it’s the Jaguar EBRC, coming as a top-of-the-line light tank armed with a 40 mm cannon and ATGMs for France’s ground forces tree. This fast and large “wheely boi” as many would say is coming in the Spearhead major update, so let’s zoom right into the details.

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the Jaguar EBRC with these packs:
🔹French Starter Pack
🔹Leopard 2 (OTCo) Pack

🛸🛸🛸We have extended the opening of the Dev Server until November 7th with Major Update “SPEARHEAD”

Click here to see the Changelog

You can download the Dev Client here

🦢Fokker D.XXIII: The Somber Swan

Today we’ll be taking a look at a very unique Dutch prototype fighter, the Fokker D.XXIII! With powerful guns and a good top speed, this rare bird never made it past the testing stage, but will soon be making its way to the French research tree in the next major update!

🇳🇱🇫🇷Fokker D.XXIII: A Dutch Fighter for France at Rank II

At a glance:
▪️Powerful 13.2 mm machine guns!
▪️A pair of push and pull props
▪️Good maneuverability

👋Introducing the Fokker D.XXIII!
This strange Fokker will be making its way to the early ranks of the French aviation tree in the Spearhead major update. It’s a prototype fighter that features good maneuverability and some powerful machine guns, let’s have a gander!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the Fokker D.XXIII with this pack: French Starter Pack

🐯Model Updates to the Tiger II and Tiger II (Sla.16)!

Hey everyone! Following on from the model update of the Tiger II (Nr.1-50) in the previous major update, today we’re pleased to present you with another model update, this time for the serial production of the Tiger II manufactured by Henschel, as well as the version with the Sla.16 diesel engine!

The Tiger II isn’t just an iconic tank for all fans of military history or an engineering masterpiece that influenced the development of most heavy tanks of its era, it’s also one of the best and most beloved heavy tanks among players in War Thunder.

➡️We’re pleased to bring you a completely updated look for the King Tiger, as well as the experimental Tiger II (Sla.16), which you’ll find in the game when the Spearhead major update releases!

🛸XF5U-1: Dreams Come True!

Today we’re very excited to share the special vehicle for this year’s Dreams Come True event – the experimental American XF5U-1 “Flying Flapjack”!

🇺🇸XF5U-1: A Premium Fighter for the USA at Rank IV

At a glance:
▪️Unique aerodynamic design
▪️Very low stall speed
▪️Equipped with six .50 caliber guns and bombs
▪️Capable of very tight turns

👋Introducing the XF5U-1!
The main prize of the Dreams Come True event is the thoroughly unique XF5U-1 “Flying Flapjack” fighter prototype. This is easily one of the most unusual aircraft ever to come to War Thunder, and we’re eager to tell you all about it!

➡️Click here to find out more details about the Dreams Come True event

🎂Let’s Celebrate War Thunder’s 13th Anniversary Together!

Happy Birthday, War Thunder! The War Thunder open beta test began on November 1st 2012. Just think, that was 13 years ago! We’ve come a long way together since then, and we’re happy to invite all of you to celebrate the game’s birthday with us!

Following the in-game and store discounts, we’re pleased to be introducing the unique XF5U-1 in the Dreams Come True event, another chance to get the legendary Maus tank, and a celebratory decal to commemorate War Thunder’s 13th anniversary. Check it all out!

🛸Dreams Come True: XF5U-1

When: From October 31st (11:00 GMT) until November 14th (11:00 GMT).

Take part in the Dreams Come True event and get a fun pancake profile frame, decals, a loading screen and the XF5U-1 “Flying Flapjack”, also known as the pancake!

The XF5U-1 is essentially one large wing, allowing you to perform sharp turns and frankly incredible stall maneuvers. This master of dogfighting is armed with six .50 cals and really does look like a classic UFO, and pancake too of course!

➡️Learn more about the XF5U-1 event here

⭐️Get War Thunder’s 13th Anniversary Decal!

When: From October 31st (11:00 GMT) until November 6th (11:00 GMT).
Task: Play 1 battle with any vehicle at rank III or higher in any game mode to get the “War Thunder’s 13th Anniversary” decal.

Get War Thunder’s 13th anniversary commemorative decal for playing one battle!

🐭The Return of the Legendary Maus!

When: From October 31st (11:00 GMT) until November 6th (11:00 GMT).

A regular guest during our anniversary celebrations is the Maus tank, which you can research or purchase for Silver Lions during the specified dates!

▪️To start researching the Maus, you need to have rank V of the German ground forces tree unlocked for research.
▪️Spend research points or convert free research into the Maus within the specified time period! If you put any research towards the Maus (even a single point), it will not disappear after the event ends, meaning you’ll be able to finish researching it at any time you like after the event.

🛍Sales in the Gaijin.Net Store!

When: From October 29th (11:00 GMT) until November 3rd (11:00 GMT).

Up to 50% off on many packs in the Gaijin.Net Store!

➡️CHECK OUT THE BIRTHDAY SALE HERE

🏆Celebratory Tournaments to Mark the Anniversary of War Thunder!

When: From November 3rd until November 14th.

Participate in tournaments dedicated to War Thunder’s anniversary!

➡️CHECK OUT THE TOURNAMENTS HERE

🚀Deep Strike Returns Again this Weekend!

Deep Strike, an asymmetrical mode where one team attacks and the other defends important industrial facilities at several locations, returns again this weekend!

When: From October 31st (12:00 GMT) until November 3rd (12:00 GMT)
Where: Navigate to Events and Tournaments in the hangar -> Deep Strike

We’re using Deep Strike as a testing ground for ideas that we’re exploring for a new type of operation in World War Mode, called Aerial Warfare. Catch up with all the details surrounding Deep Strike in our previous news article about it here. Below, we’ll go over what has changed since the first iteration of the mode.

Changes:

▪️A new mission variant on the Vietnam map has been added.
▪️The durability of infrastructure buildings has been reduced, making them easier to destroy.
▪️Infrastructure has been made slightly damaged at the start of the mission, making it easier for the attackers to see it and destroy it. We’ve made this change in this test because in Aerial Warfare, the operation where Deep Strike will be available in within World War Mode, infrastructure will often already be damaged due to previous battles occurring. We want to test how it will be under regular battle conditions.

Give Deep Strike another try this weekend from October 31st (12:00 GMT) until November 3rd (12:00 GMT) or try it out for the first time if you missed the first iteration!

Get ready for intense aerial battles that will require teamwork and excellent piloting skills, and be sure to share your thoughts about this event with us. See you in the skies!

🐆JH-7 & Pre-order for the JH-7A Prototype!

🛍Pre-order - JH-7A Prototype Pack

🔹JH-7A Prototype (Rank VIII, China)
🔹Premium account for 30 days
🔹3000 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title "Flying leopard"
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique "Flying leopard" decal

Meet China’s new jet attack aircraft: the JH-7 and pre-orders for the premium JH-7A Prototype!

🇨🇳JH-7: An Attack Aircraft for China at Rank VII
🇨🇳JH-7A Prototype: A Premium Attack Aircraft for China at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️Excellent arsenal of guided (JH-7A Prototype) and unguided (JH-7) weapons
▪️Supersonic
▪️Many countermeasures (chaff and flares)
▪️Anti-ship missiles (JH-7) and advanced air-to-air missiles (JH-7A Prototype)

👋Introducing the JH-7 and JH-7A Prototype!
Today we’re pleased to present two new variants of China’s famous attack aircraft: the early JH-7 with unguided weapons and anti-ship missiles, and the JH-7A Prototype, a versatile jet aircraft with guided weapons and excellent capabilities for countering air threats! Let’s take a closer look.