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Vasily Matsievich was born on April 13th 1913, and joined the Red Army in 1933. From 1942, he commanded a squadron of the 26th Fighter Aviation Regiment of the 7th Fighter Aviation Corps of the USSR Air Defense Forces. He was credited with 16 personal air victories and another 16 as part of a group. For his exemplary service, Matsievich was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union.The Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) is temporarily available for 6,090 Golden Eagles!
When: From April 13th (11:00 GMT) until April 16th (11:00 GMT).Where: USSR > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
- The Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR) is only available during the promotion.
- The Spitfire Mk IXc (Rank IV, USSR) fighter boasts both maneuverability and a high rate of climb, allowing its pilots to change their combat style on the fly, adapting to conditions and exploiting opponents weaknesses. Two 20 mm autocannons and four 7.7 mm machine guns are at your disposal, enough firepower to take down any opponent!
Hey everyone! We’re back with some more authentic decals for you to unlock in April, we hope you liked the March collection. We have quite an eclectic mix of decals this month, with some rare and some popular emblems. China’s overlimit sign had a lot of requests so we’ve added that one in, and we’re happy to return possibly the most American-looking emblem of all time with the Eagle Troop stencil, one can seldom look at it without feeling the need to utter a stoic yeehaw. As always please keep dropping your suggestions for more emblems on the forum, we routinely look through those to see what we can work into the monthly events. Enjoy collecting!
“Super Over-Limit” Sign“Super Over-Limit” Sign (超级超限), PLA. A fairly common sight for PLA AFVs in transit, this sign is often seen in various forms pasted on a wide variety of armored vehicles. Effectively, this is a cargo designator for railway shipping, noting that the object (vehicle, in this case) is over the standard transport weight and therefore requires additional considerations while being moved. The signs often remain on the vehicles after transportation for some time, making them some of the most recognizable Chinese tank markings, despite its more civil nature. Several variations of the sign exist, with placement being non-standardized. It is often simply pasted on vehicles where it is the most visible, such as the sides of the turret and the sides of the hull.“Kfir” Inscription (1992)“Kfir” inscription, Israeli Defense Forces. Personal markings on Israeli vehicles are generally rare, with most examples being temporary or subtle. In the 1990s, tank crews were permitted to give their vehicles a nickname. While crews had sufficient freedom for which name they chose, many vehicles ended up with the same nicknames; several Merkava tanks at the time could be seen with names like Kfir, Hammer, Oak, etc. These nicknames were largely only permitted while on exercises and had to be removed in the event of combat, with only the necessary tactical markings remaining. Kfir is a popular and significant power name, meaning “Young Lion”, relating to something both youthful and powerful. This stenciled example was painted on a Merkava Mk.2 in 1992, positioned on the 3rd and 4th side skirts from the front.202nd Tactical Fighter Squadron EmblemA tail marking of the 202nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, JASDF. The squadron was formed on March 31st, 1964, equipped with F-104 Starfighters. The squadron operated in this form until December 20th 1980 when it was disbanded, however it would reorganize a day later on December 21st as Japan’s first F-15 squadron. The emblem of this new squadron was uniquely a haniwa warrior, a clay funerary figure often found around burial sites. The emblem was inspired by the Saitobaru Kofungun burial complex, which was in close proximity to the Nyutabaru Air Base the squadron operated from. The exact warrior used as the basis of the emblem is unknown, as the Saitobaru site had no warrior haniwa. It was likely inspired by one of the figures at the haniwa garden in Heiwadai Park, though it does retain a remarkable resemblance to the Tankō haniwa warrior at the Tokyo National Museum. The emblem was chosen as the haniwa are seen as eternal defenders of the nation, making it a fitting marking for an aircraft squadron. It was painted on the middle of the tail on the squadron’s F-15 fighters until disbandment on October 3rd, 2000.
E troop Emblem, 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACR, USA“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem, AustraliaFinish in position 1-5 five times using American Ground VehiclesFinish in position 1-3 three times using British or Australian AircraftE troop Emblem, 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACRAn emblem of E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army. Prior to its deployment in 2010 during Operation New Dawn, Eagle Troop marked its AFVs with this classic stencil design. The emblem fittingly combines an eagle head against the letter E, and could be found on its Abrams and Bradleys before their deployment. The tanks took on more of a reserve role during the support-oriented operation, rather than the combat duties of previous deployments. The markings were painted on the turret cheeks under the combat identification panels; this placement is typical as it allows the markings to be quickly hidden if necessary.“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem, No. 93 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. While the exact genesis of this humorous marking is unknown, it combines several contemporary elements that help to contextualize it. The inscription is likely a reference to the song “Pistol Packin’ Mama” by Al Dexter, an extremely popular record during the Second World War, and a favorite among Allied pilots and servicemen. A “Gremlin” in the context of aircraft is a goblin-like folklore creature created to explain malfunctions in aircraft. If an inexplicable fault or accident occurred, often the gremlins would be blamed. No. 93 was also known as the “Green Ghost Squadron,” making the gremlin connection even more fitting. It was painted on the tail of Beaufighter Mk 21 SK-N A8-116, with the gremlin’s raised foot resting on the shelf where the vertical stabilizer meets the rudder. Ironically enough, the Beaufighter that carried this marking was struck off as a result of a forced landing, caused by an ambiguous oil leak in the starboard engine.
133rd Tank Division Badge (1995), Russia3. SFltl Emblem “Seeschlange”, GermanyFlottille 28F Emblem, “Tête de Loup”, FranceDefeat 50 Players using Soviet Ground VehiclesScore 20000 Damage while using German Coastal VesselsDestroy 30 Ground or Water targets using French Aircraft133rd Tank Division Badge (1995)An emblem of the 133rd Separate Guards Tank Battalion, Russian Federation. The group can trace its origins back to 1943, beginning as the 482nd Separate Tank Battalion. It would be renamed and restructured numerous times through the Second World War and beyond, when it would be attached to several different regiments and divisions. This emblem specifically was created following the battalion’s participation in the Chechen War, where it fielded T-80BV tanks along with several BMP models and 2S1 self-propelled howitzers. The mountains in the badge represent the Caucasus Mountains where the battalion fought. The reason for the tank in the badge being a T-55 and not something more contemporary like the T-80 is unclear. It may have been a way to honor the previous generation of tankers or could have simply been an artistic choice. The text at the bottom reads “ЛЕНВО” (LenVO), short for Leningrad Military District, where the battalion was stationed. Officially, the emblem was only used as a badge or patch, with limited evidence to suggest it was regularly painted on the battalion’s vehicles.3. SFltl Emblem “Seeschlange”An emblem of the 3. Schnellbootflottille (3rd Fast Boat Flotilla), Kriegsmarine. All boats of the 3rd flotilla adorned the sides of their vessels with sea creatures as a more esoteric way to quickly identify each vessel within the group. The Sea Snake belonged to S 33, part of the initial group of 5 boats, and nearly survived the entirety of the Second World War. On the night of January 10th, 1945, due to a navigational error S 33, S 58 and S 60 ran aground off the coast of Unije Island in the Adriatic. Despite several rescue attempts over the following days, the boats were completely stuck. Several days later, on the morning of January 16th, the vessels were attacked by British gun and torpedo boats. During the attack a British torpedo exploded meters away from S 33, shredding the hull and causing significant damage. Finally, hits from the British 57 mm guns set S 33 on fire, which eventually spread to the torpedoes, causing a fatal detonation. As on all boats in the 3rd flotilla, the Sea Snake was painted on both sides of the hull on S 33, adjacent to the bridge. Flottille 28F Emblem, “Tête de Loup”The emblem of Flottille 28F, Aéronautique Navale (Naval Air Squadron 28F, French Naval Aviation). Naval Air Squadron 28F was created in June 1953 by reorganizing the existing 8F squadron. It operated PB4Y Privateers in Indochina, which regularly took part in bombing operations during the Indochina War with mixed success. The emblem of the squadron was created many years earlier in the mid-1920s by a predecessor squadron, 5R1. At this time, the squadron operated Blanchard Brd.1 flying boats, which were regarded very poorly by pilots. They were given the nickname “loups” (wolves), unfavorably derived from the verb “louper”, meaning “to miss” or “mess up”, due to their unreliability. Over time as the aircraft improved, the wolf motif took on a more positive connotation, proudly becoming the emblem of the squadron. Many variants of the wolf’s head were used over the squadron’s history, with the emblems of 8F and 28F being nearly identical, the only difference being a thicker gold trim and a slightly less fluffy wolf for 28F. It was painted on the PB4Ys of the squadron on both sides of the nose, with the wolf’s head pointing forward.
Monthly markings can be found in a special tab at the bottom of the customization menu, (Monthly Decals) after a month, they’ll be moved to their corresponding category.You can check the exact terms and track the progress of completing tasks for these decals by going to your Player Profile > Decals > Monthly Decals. From here, click the “Track progress” button on each decal to track from the hangar.All of the emblems will come with a detailed description. This will generally consist of the history of the marking, its design, which vehicles used it, and where it was often placed on vehicles historically if applicable (some emblems are taken from badges, which weren’t always applied). This way you can more easily recreate the original positioning if you’d like.That’s all for today! Another set of side quests ready and waiting for you. We hope you enjoy collecting the decals for April, keep leaving your suggestions and we’ll see you in a month for some more!
The following decals are available from April 13th (11:00 GMT) until May 13th (09:00 GMT).All tasks can be completed using vehicles that are rank III or higher.51ª Squadriglia Emblem, “Cave Adsum”, Italy2./Le.Lv.12 Emblem, FinlandDefeat 20 players using bombs while using Italian AircraftDefeat 40 players using Swedish or Finnish Aircraft51ª Squadriglia Emblem, “Cave Adsum”Emblem of 51ª Squadriglia, 39° Gruppo Bombardamento Terrestre, 38° Stormo Bombardamento Terrestre (51st Squadron, 39th Land Bombing Group, 38th Land Bombing Wing), Regia Aeronautica. This seldom-seen marking of the 51st Squadron appears only briefly while the squadron was stationed in Albania in the summer of 1941. There is limited context behind the origin of the marking, though both squadrons under the 39th group (the 51st and 69th) featured a similar emblem, though documentation is limited. The inscription, “Cave Adsum”, translates as “Beware, I am here” and is first documented as the motto of the Scottish Clan Jardine. There is likely no direct link between the squadron and this clan, as it was generally typical for Italian squadrons to borrow dramatic Latin or classic phrases for their mottos and emblems. This emblem was not universally applied to the bombers of the squadron, appearing on one BR.20M, number 3. It was painted on the outsides of the tail near the top, towards the front edge. 2./Le.Lv.12 EmblemThe emblem of 2. Lentue Lentolaivue 12 (No. 12 Squadron, 2nd Flight), Finnish Air Force. No. 12 Squadron was a relatively small reconnaissance unit active from the start of the Winter War. It operated a handful of outdated types, including the Gloster Gladiator, Hawk 75A, and, chiefly, the Fokker D.XXI. Between 1942 and 1943 during the Continuation War, the Fokkers of the squadron featured this emblem, a donkey giving a scrutinous side-eye, preparing a kick. Finnish Air Force markings during wartime often had a humorous or comical throughline to them, with the donkey being a classic example. It was painted on the Fokker fighters of the 2nd Flight on both sides of the fuselage, just in front of the cockpit.“Super Over-Limit” Sign, China“Kfir” Inscription (1992), Israel202nd Tactical Fighter Squadron Emblem, JapanEarn 15000 score while using Chinese Ground VehiclesWin 10 matches while using Israeli Ground VehiclesPlay 20 battles while using Japanese Aircraft with a minimum of 60% Battle Activity
“Super Over-Limit” Sign“Super Over-Limit” Sign (超级超限), PLA. A fairly common sight for PLA AFVs in transit, this sign is often seen in various forms pasted on a wide variety of armored vehicles. Effectively, this is a cargo designator for railway shipping, noting that the object (vehicle, in this case) is over the standard transport weight and therefore requires additional considerations while being moved. The signs often remain on the vehicles after transportation for some time, making them some of the most recognizable Chinese tank markings, despite its more civil nature. Several variations of the sign exist, with placement being non-standardized. It is often simply pasted on vehicles where it is the most visible, such as the sides of the turret and the sides of the hull.“Kfir” Inscription (1992)“Kfir” inscription, Israeli Defense Forces. Personal markings on Israeli vehicles are generally rare, with most examples being temporary or subtle. In the 1990s, tank crews were permitted to give their vehicles a nickname. While crews had sufficient freedom for which name they chose, many vehicles ended up with the same nicknames; several Merkava tanks at the time could be seen with names like Kfir, Hammer, Oak, etc. These nicknames were largely only permitted while on exercises and had to be removed in the event of combat, with only the necessary tactical markings remaining. Kfir is a popular and significant power name, meaning “Young Lion”, relating to something both youthful and powerful. This stenciled example was painted on a Merkava Mk.2 in 1992, positioned on the 3rd and 4th side skirts from the front.202nd Tactical Fighter Squadron EmblemA tail marking of the 202nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, JASDF. The squadron was formed on March 31st, 1964, equipped with F-104 Starfighters. The squadron operated in this form until December 20th 1980 when it was disbanded, however it would reorganize a day later on December 21st as Japan’s first F-15 squadron. The emblem of this new squadron was uniquely a haniwa warrior, a clay funerary figure often found around burial sites. The emblem was inspired by the Saitobaru Kofungun burial complex, which was in close proximity to the Nyutabaru Air Base the squadron operated from. The exact warrior used as the basis of the emblem is unknown, as the Saitobaru site had no warrior haniwa. It was likely inspired by one of the figures at the haniwa garden in Heiwadai Park, though it does retain a remarkable resemblance to the Tankō haniwa warrior at the Tokyo National Museum. The emblem was chosen as the haniwa are seen as eternal defenders of the nation, making it a fitting marking for an aircraft squadron. It was painted on the middle of the tail on the squadron’s F-15 fighters until disbandment on October 3rd, 2000.
E troop Emblem, 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACR, USA“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem, AustraliaFinish in position 1-5 five times using American Ground VehiclesFinish in position 1-3 three times using British or Australian AircraftE troop Emblem, 2nd Squadron, 3rd ACRAn emblem of E Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, U.S. Army. Prior to its deployment in 2010 during Operation New Dawn, Eagle Troop marked its AFVs with this classic stencil design. The emblem fittingly combines an eagle head against the letter E, and could be found on its Abrams and Bradleys before their deployment. The tanks took on more of a reserve role during the support-oriented operation, rather than the combat duties of previous deployments. The markings were painted on the turret cheeks under the combat identification panels; this placement is typical as it allows the markings to be quickly hidden if necessary.“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem“Pistol Pakin’ Gremlin” Emblem, No. 93 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. While the exact genesis of this humorous marking is unknown, it combines several contemporary elements that help to contextualize it. The inscription is likely a reference to the song “Pistol Packin’ Mama” by Al Dexter, an extremely popular record during the Second World War, and a favorite among Allied pilots and servicemen. A “Gremlin” in the context of aircraft is a goblin-like folklore creature created to explain malfunctions in aircraft. If an inexplicable fault or accident occurred, often the gremlins would be blamed. No. 93 was also known as the “Green Ghost Squadron,” making the gremlin connection even more fitting. It was painted on the tail of Beaufighter Mk 21 SK-N A8-116, with the gremlin’s raised foot resting on the shelf where the vertical stabilizer meets the rudder. Ironically enough, the Beaufighter that carried this marking was struck off as a result of a forced landing, caused by an ambiguous oil leak in the starboard engine.
133rd Tank Division Badge (1995), Russia3. SFltl Emblem “Seeschlange”, GermanyFlottille 28F Emblem, “Tête de Loup”, FranceDefeat 50 Players using Soviet Ground VehiclesScore 20000 Damage while using German Coastal VesselsDestroy 30 Ground or Water targets using French Aircraft133rd Tank Division Badge (1995)An emblem of the 133rd Separate Guards Tank Battalion, Russian Federation. The group can trace its origins back to 1943, beginning as the 482nd Separate Tank Battalion. It would be renamed and restructured numerous times through the Second World War and beyond, when it would be attached to several different regiments and divisions. This emblem specifically was created following the battalion’s participation in the Chechen War, where it fielded T-80BV tanks along with several BMP models and 2S1 self-propelled howitzers. The mountains in the badge represent the Caucasus Mountains where the battalion fought. The reason for the tank in the badge being a T-55 and not something more contemporary like the T-80 is unclear. It may have been a way to honor the previous generation of tankers or could have simply been an artistic choice. The text at the bottom reads “ЛЕНВО” (LenVO), short for Leningrad Military District, where the battalion was stationed. Officially, the emblem was only used as a badge or patch, with limited evidence to suggest it was regularly painted on the battalion’s vehicles.3. SFltl Emblem “Seeschlange”An emblem of the 3. Schnellbootflottille (3rd Fast Boat Flotilla), Kriegsmarine. All boats of the 3rd flotilla adorned the sides of their vessels with sea creatures as a more esoteric way to quickly identify each vessel within the group. The Sea Snake belonged to S 33, part of the initial group of 5 boats, and nearly survived the entirety of the Second World War. On the night of January 10th, 1945, due to a navigational error S 33, S 58 and S 60 ran aground off the coast of Unije Island in the Adriatic. Despite several rescue attempts over the following days, the boats were completely stuck. Several days later, on the morning of January 16th, the vessels were attacked by British gun and torpedo boats. During the attack a British torpedo exploded meters away from S 33, shredding the hull and causing significant damage. Finally, hits from the British 57 mm guns set S 33 on fire, which eventually spread to the torpedoes, causing a fatal detonation. As on all boats in the 3rd flotilla, the Sea Snake was painted on both sides of the hull on S 33, adjacent to the bridge. Flottille 28F Emblem, “Tête de Loup”The emblem of Flottille 28F, Aéronautique Navale (Naval Air Squadron 28F, French Naval Aviation). Naval Air Squadron 28F was created in June 1953 by reorganizing the existing 8F squadron. It operated PB4Y Privateers in Indochina, which regularly took part in bombing operations during the Indochina War with mixed success. The emblem of the squadron was created many years earlier in the mid-1920s by a predecessor squadron, 5R1. At this time, the squadron operated Blanchard Brd.1 flying boats, which were regarded very poorly by pilots. They were given the nickname “loups” (wolves), unfavorably derived from the verb “louper”, meaning “to miss” or “mess up”, due to their unreliability. Over time as the aircraft improved, the wolf motif took on a more positive connotation, proudly becoming the emblem of the squadron. Many variants of the wolf’s head were used over the squadron’s history, with the emblems of 8F and 28F being nearly identical, the only difference being a thicker gold trim and a slightly less fluffy wolf for 28F. It was painted on the PB4Ys of the squadron on both sides of the nose, with the wolf’s head pointing forward.
Monthly markings can be found in a special tab at the bottom of the customization menu, (Monthly Decals) after a month, they’ll be moved to their corresponding category.You can check the exact terms and track the progress of completing tasks for these decals by going to your Player Profile > Decals > Monthly Decals. From here, click the “Track progress” button on each decal to track from the hangar.All of the emblems will come with a detailed description. This will generally consist of the history of the marking, its design, which vehicles used it, and where it was often placed on vehicles historically if applicable (some emblems are taken from badges, which weren’t always applied). This way you can more easily recreate the original positioning if you’d like.That’s all for today! Another set of side quests ready and waiting for you. We hope you enjoy collecting the decals for April, keep leaving your suggestions and we’ll see you in a month for some more!
Peshawar is a large city in northwestern Pakistan, located near the border with Afghanistan. Peshawar is home to the Northern Command of the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan’s air defense bases. Since the 1980s, the local air force base has housed and used F-6C fighter jets acquired from China, nicknamed Sher-e-Peshawar (the “Lion of Peshawar”), for border protection.
From April 15th (11:00 GMT) until April 29th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Air Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!F-6C — An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for China at Rank VIThe F-6C is the export version of the Chinese J-6 jet fighter. The aircraft not only retains the excellent performance characteristics of its predecessor but also features new equipment. It can now carry external fuel tanks and Western weapons, including AIM-9P Sidewinder air-to-air missiles. The F-6C is a fast and maneuverable fighter, easily capable of achieving air superiority and effectively carrying out ground attack missions. “Emblem of the 11th Squadron” decal “Emblem of the 26th Squadron” decal F-6C loading screenAmong the rewards in the event is also this chest. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:
- 50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions
- Silver Lion and Research Point boosters
- Random Wagers and Orders
- Universal Backups (1 - 3)
- A random camouflage for a vehicle you own
- 1 day of Premium Account
Please note: After finishing a stage, you need to collect the reward manually. To do this, click on your name in-game, go to “Lion of Peshawar” and click the “Get Reward” button.You’re able to earn mission points in Air Battles at Rank III or above in Arcade, Realistic and Simulator Battles. The number of mission points to complete a stage depends on the game mode and the maximum Rank of the vehicle that you use in battle. There’s a multiplier for earning mission points, which is shown in the task description in-game. Points are only awarded at the end of the battle.You can also earn mission points by using event vehicles of Rank I and II. Event vehicles that can be used have the name of the event that they were obtainable in on their stat card.
Stages change every two days at 11:00 GMT on April 17th, 19th, 21st, 23rd, 25th and 27th.Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages
- For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
- For 2 Stages: one of the decal rewards
- For 3 Stages: “Nuclear Football” silver chest
- For 4 Stages: one of the decal rewards
- For 5 Stages: “Nuclear Football” silver chest
- For 6 Stages: F-6C loading screen
- For 7 Stages: non-tradable coupon for the F-6C
The “Upgrade for coupon” item can be earned in parallel with the stages throughout the event from April 15th (11:00 GMT) until April 29th (11:00 GMT) for 600,000 mission points.After receiving the “Upgrade for coupon” item, you can convert a non-tradable coupon for the vehicle into a tradable one and sell it on the Market. The tradable coupon can be sold after 6 days from the moment it’s created. The “Upgrade for coupon” item is usable until 11:00 GMT on May 4th. Until then, you can use it or exchange it for War Bonds. Afterwards, it’ll disappear from your inventory.
To make a tradable coupon, select the “Coupon F-6C (China)” in your inventory and click the “Modify” button.You can track the progress of completing stages and the “Upgrade for coupon” item by clicking on your Nickname > Achievements > Lion of Peshawar. If you don’t manage to complete a stage on time or would like to purchase a stage, you can do so with Golden Eagles until May 4th from the Achievements window, which will give you the corresponding rewards.
Welcome to the 219th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
It was great to see all of the different scenes players shared last week! This time, we’re looking for teammates working together on the battlefield. Capture a screenshot featuring vehicles supporting each other or advancing together! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!
Let’s begin the 219th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen219. You have time until the 17th of April 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.
How to Participate!
Terms:
- Your screenshot must have at least two allied teammates.
- You must add the #WTscreen219 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
- Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
- 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 filters).
- 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 14 working days.
And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 218th edition – Nuclear Thunder!
Winners selected via community votes:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3699253178
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3699402725
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3699131557
Winners selected by our judges:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3699286789
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3703216018
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3702863887
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
Nuclear Thunder
- The rewards for destroying, critically damaging, and assisting in the destruction of ground vehicles have been increased.
- A bug where the destruction of the respawned ground vehicles (all, except those in convoys and on strongpoints) did not reduce the enemy team’s points has been fixed.
- A bug where the picture in the cockpit view would darken when temporal anti-aliasing (TSR) and supersampling anti-aliasing (SSAA) were enabled has been fixed. (Report).
On April 12th 1961, 65 years ago, one of the most important events in human history took place: Yuri Gagarin made the first human space flight! The anniversary of this achievement is celebrated to this day, where on April 12th, scientists, engineers, and cosmonauts are honored. Happy holiday!Get the “Vostok 1” decal and “Lunokhod 1” decoration!“Vostok 1” decal “Lunokhod 1” decoration
When: From April 10th (11:00 GMT) until April 13th (11:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used USSR aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Vostok 1” decal! Task: Earn 10,000 mission points in battles where you used USSR vehicles at rank III or higher to receive the “Lunokhod 1” ship decoration! Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually. Additional details:
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Cosmonautics Day.
- You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.
Nuclear Thunder
- SPAAs in convoys and at strongpoints now have limited ammunition and reload.
- B-52H, Tu-95M — the ability to spawn in the air in Air Realistic Battles has been added.
- A bug where bombs from external hardpoints could not be dropped at an altitude of more than 10 km has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug where the armor of ground vehicles indicated in the stat card did not match the actual armor in some cases has been fixed. (Report, Report).
- When launching the game on Intel ARC GPUs with DirectX 11 graphics API, it now automatically changes to DirectX 12 without causing the game to crash.
A mysterious briefcase containing the keys to the world’s most destructive arsenal has long been the subject of rumors, speculation, and all sorts of theories. What exactly does it contain? Well, in War Thunder, the answer is clear: prizes from past events and useful consumables!
When: From April 9th (11:00 GMT) until May 6th (11:00 GMT), the “Nuclear Football” is available in the in-game Item Shop for 60,000 Silver Lions.The Nuclear Football can only be purchased by players who have bought at least one researchable vehicle at Rank II or higher on their account.What’s in the Nuclear Football?A large number of prizes from past War Thunder events! From the spring and autumn crafting events, to the April Fools events, football competitions, the Friday the 13th event and the new vehicle events that have been running from January through April, along with prizes from all May and April Battle Passes.“Lewis gun” decoration“2OP” decal“April Son” decal“Mephisto” decal“Tankman in a gas mask” profile icon“Quadcopter” decorationIn total there are more than a hundred different rewards:
- 74 vehicles, including the legendary Object 279 and interesting VT1-2
- 17 camouflages
- 49 decorations
- 100 decals
- 18 player icons
- 1 player icon frame
- 2 profile backgrounds
- 15 loading screens
- 2 ship flags
- Hat trophy
- Toldi IIA (immediately activated on the account only)
- Voroshilov (immediately activated on the account only)
- P-39Q-25 (France)
- M6A2E1
- HMS Cadiz (immediately activated on the account only)
- F-6C-10-NA
- Elefant
- S-701 (immediately activated on the account only)
- J26 David
- Centurion Mk.2
- USS Flagstaff (immediately activated on the account only)
- P-51C-11-NT
- Kungstiger
- FV4030/3
- F-5A(G) (Sweden)
- Strasbourg
- FIROS 6
- Meteor FR.9 (Israel)
- Garford (immediately activated on the account only)
- Mark V (immediately activated on the account only)
- St-Chamond (immediately activated on the account only)
- H.P.12 (immediately activated on the account only)
- Garford-Beute (immediately activated on the account only)
- Beutepanzer IV (immediately activated on the account only)
- A7V (immediately activated on the account only)
- Amiens
- T-44 (FM)
- Object 292
- Jaguar IS
- SMS Baden
- PLZ83-130
- LOSAT
- F-100F (China)
- IJN Kurama
- Ki-48-II otsu
- QN506
- A-7K
- Shcherbakov
- AMD.35 (SA35)
- Alecto I
- USS Davis
- Kfir C.2
- T-72M2 Moderna
- Pо-2М
- SMS Ostfriesland
- Jaguar E
- CCVL
- SU-76D
- JDS Yūgure (DD-184)
- F-4F Early (Germany)
- XM8
- Pbil m/40
- HMS Mohawk
- F-5A
- PT-16/T14 mod.
- Sd.Kfz.234/1
- SGB Grey Goose
- AU-1
- Object 279 *
- Sd.Kfz.251/10
- Lübeck
- BI
- Merkava Mk.3D (USA)
- I-180S
- MPK Pr.122bis
- VFW
- Ju 388 J
- HMS Tiger
- Merkava Mk.1 (USA)
- MBK-161 early
- H-34
- VT1-2
- Tiger (Germany)
- Kingcobra (USA)
- FV4030/3: Year of the Snake (first time as a coupon)
- F-5A(G) (Sweden): Tiger camouflage (first time as a coupon)
- Strasbourg: Bicolor geometric camouflage (first time as a coupon)
- Jaguar IS: Bicolor Indian camouflage
- SMS Baden: Tricolor geometric camouflage
- M551: Football camouflage "Dragon"
- M551: Football camouflage "Tiger"
- Sd.Kfz.234/1: Black camouflage
- SGB Grey Goose: Black camouflage
- AU-1: Black camouflage
- Object 279: Black camouflage
- I-180S: Summer camouflage
- MPK Pr.122bis: Deforming tricolor camouflage
- VFW: Tricolor summer camouflage (spots)
- Ju 388 J: Bicolor grey camouflage
- HMS Tiger: Deforming camouflage
- Merkava Mk.1 (USA): Tricolor camouflage
- Dumper wheel (immediately activated on the account only)
- Kettlebell-skull (immediately activated on the account only)
- Húsafell Stone (immediately activated on the account only)
- Elephant in lats (immediately activated on the account only)
- Elephant helmet (immediately activated on the account only)
- Ankus (immediately activated on the account only)
- Shako (immediately activated on the account only)
- Horseman statue (immediately activated on the account only)
- Lewis gun (immediately activated on the account only)
- Swedish Navy emblem (immediately activated on the account only)
- Modern assault rifle (Finland) (immediately activated on the account only)
- Anti-tank rocket launcher (Sweden) (immediately activated on the account only)
- Ouroboros (immediately activated on the account only)
- Semi-automatic shotgun (Italy) (immediately activated on the account only)
- AK-46 No. 1 (immediately activated on the account only)
- RPG-2 (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Green Dragon (immediately activated on the account only)
- Anti-tank rocket launcher (China) (immediately activated on the account only)
- Best Footballer 2024 (immediately activated on the account only)
- Spikes
- Iron Flame
- Best striker 2023 (immediately activated on the account only)
- 8-mm machine gun
- Grenade launcher
- Quadcopter
- Ceremonial Cris
- Golden Ball
- Golden Boot
- Golden Glove
- Silver Ball (immediately activated on the account only)
- Silver Boot (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Super Cup
- The Magic Hat
- Hat with Feather
- Foil Cap
- Viking Helmet
- Leprechaun's Hat
- Pirate's Hat
- Rabbit's Ears
- Sombrero
- Uncle Sam's Hat
- Cap and Bells
- Slasher’s Mask
- Slasher’s Hatchet
- Chainsaw
- Cannibal Axe
- Strongman Dog decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- Strongman Lion decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- Strongman Bear decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- Strongman Bull decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- No. 27 Squadron Badge (immediately activated on the account only)
- Emblem of 1st Brigade (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the 1st Hussars (immediately activated on the account only)
- Emblem of the King’s Royal Hussars (immediately activated on the account only)
- April Son text (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the 3rd Company of the Jutland Dragoons (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the 6th Combat Support Squadron (immediately activated on the account only)
- Emblem of the 3rd Tank Battalion (immediately activated on the account only)
- Year of the Snake decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the 332nd Squadron (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Coat of arms of Strasbourg (immediately activated on the account only)
- Commemorative medal of the battleship Strasbourg (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the 122nd Squadron (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Emblem of the Nevatim Airbase (immediately activated on the account only)
- The Glorious Memory: Battle of Jutland decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Black Dragon decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Jaguar Pilot’s Patch decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- No. 5 Squadron Patch decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Born to Hunt decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- Dragons Team decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- Mad Girl: Looter decal (immediately activated on the account only)
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- "Tokushu Heiki" decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- "Football-graffiti" decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- "Soccer ball of champions" decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- Emblem of MI MBCT 1
- Emblem of the ShMP 1st Assault
- House of the Bull
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- TailSpin
- "Cunning and Fury" decal
- "Dragons" Team banner
- "Tigers" Team banner
- Fiery Ball (immediately activated on the account only)
- "2OP" Decal (immediately activated on the account only)
- "SDI Forces - Harpy" badge
- "SDI Forces - Hydra" badge
- "SDI Forces - Minotaur" badge
- "Bloody Friday" Decal
- "Massacre" decal
- "Mantrap" decal
- "Bad Turn" decal
- Soccer Ball of Argentina
- Soccer Ball of Australia
- Soccer Ball of Belgium
- Soccer Ball of Brazil
- Soccer Ball of Colombia
- Soccer Ball of Costa Rica
- Soccer Ball of Croatia
- Soccer Ball of Denmark
- Soccer Ball of Egypt
- Soccer Ball of France
- Soccer Ball of Germany
- Soccer Ball of Iceland
- Soccer Ball of Iran
- Soccer Ball of Japan
- Soccer Ball of Mexico
- Soccer Ball of Morocco
- Soccer Ball of Nigeria
- Soccer Ball of Panama
- Soccer Ball of Peru
- Soccer Ball of Poland
- Soccer Ball of Portugal
- Soccer Ball of Russia
- Soccer Ball of Saudi Arabia
- Soccer Ball of Senegal
- Soccer Ball of Serbia
- Soccer Ball of South Korea
- Soccer Ball of Spain
- Soccer Ball of Sweden
- Soccer Ball of Switzerland
- Soccer Ball of Tunisia
- Soccer Ball of England
- Soccer Ball of Uruguay
- Ivan Poddubny (first time as a coupon)
- Tankman in a gas mask (first time as a coupon)
- Hussar Squadron Officer (first time as a coupon)
- Valkyrie (first time as a coupon)
- German Empire Tankman (first time as a coupon)
- Dogfighting Pilot
- Dragons team driver
- Interceptor driver
- "Tigers" team driver
- Mobile Warrior
- Burney Malleck
- Prince of the House of Hawk
- Kanaan Denali
- Fox Pilot
- Bear Pilot
- Pirate "Cunning"
- Pirate "Sullen"
- Minotaur Commander
- Tank Football — Goalkeeper
- Tank Football — Watch the ball!
- T-44 First Modification
- M6A2E1
- Elefant
- Centurion Mk.2
- Kungstiger
- Tank Football — What a kick!
- Strasbourg
- The Great War
- Call of the Dragon
- Mad Thunder
- Tank football - Moment of Inspiration
- Mobile Infantry
- April's Fool Event — 2022
- Sky pirates
- TailSpin
- Warfare 2077
- Naval jack of the Kaiserliche Marine (1871-1919)
- Mad Roger
- 10,000 — 1,000,000
- Battle trophy (RP booster)
- Battle trophy (SL booster)
- Universal back-up
- Universal back-up x2
- Universal back-up x3
- Random wager
- Random order
In January 1911, a Belgian pilot gave the Prince of the Kingdom of Siam a ride in a plane! He was very impressed and decided to create the Siamese Air Force. In November 1913, three Thai pilots returned home after training in France and purchasing aircraft there. The country’s air force remained under the control of the army until April 9th 1937, when it was established as a separate branch. In 1939, with the renaming of the country, it became the Royal Thai Air Force. In the 1940s, it participated in the Franco-Thai War and World War II, first against Japan, then on its side. The AV-8S is temporarily available to purchase at a 30% discount for 6,489 Golden Eagles, and will remain available after the promotion at the regular price!
When: From April 9th (09:00 GMT) until April 13th (09:00 GMT).Where: Japan > Aviation > Premium vehicles.
- The AV-8S will remain available at full price for 9,270 Golden Eagles after this promotion ends.
- The AV-8 Harrier is a proven carrier-based strike aircraft with reliable 30 mm cannons, a large number of countermeasures, and a wide range of external weapons. These include guided and unguided rockets, incendiary tanks, and bombs up to 1,000 lb. The AV-8S, the export version of the aircraft, differs from the AV-8A in that it has an RWR and carries AIM-9P missiles instead of the AIM-9G.
When: From April 9th (09:00 GMT) until April 13th (09:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used Japanese aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Royal Thai Air Force Emblem” decal! Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually. Additional details:
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Royal Thai Air Force Day.
- You can find the decal in the “Neutral Countries -> Aircraft” tab in the customization menu.
Nuclear Thunder
- The matchmaking algorithm has been adjusted to lower the queue times. The priority of long-queuing players has been increased in all game modes.
- Mission point rewards for damaging and destroying air and ground targets have been balanced. Rewards for air targets have been reduced, while those for ground targets have been increased.
- The team’s central frontline airfields have been moved further from the front line. The side frontline airfields have been moved closer to the central airfield. The positions of surrounding air defense missile systems, strongpoints, and tactical assembly areas have been adjusted.
- The respawn time for anti-aircraft guns covering warehouses and SAM sites has been increased from 8 to 12 minutes.
- Warehouse repair time has been increased from 5 to 10 minutes.
- The spawn point cost of 5kt and 30kt nuclear bombs has been increased from 250 and 500 to 300 and 600 spawn points respectively.
- The team point requirements for entering the first and second escalation stages has been increased from 1000 and 5000 points to 1500 and 6000 points respectively.
- Team points have been reduced from 16,000 to 15,000 to prevent sessions from dragging on too much, in instances where 1Mt+ nukes were not dropped after a very long time.
- A bug that made it impossible for the player to respawn on other airfields if they had left the aircraft on an airfield that was subsequently destroyed has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug that caused client replays to end before the end of the battle has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the deployment and hit effects of the cluster warheads of tactical ballistic missiles to not display properly has been fixed.
- Tu-95M — a bug that caused the aircraft engines’ thermal signature to be too high has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the threat names to be missing from RWR displays of RWRs capable of identifying the radars has been fixed. (Report).
- F-15E — the modification required to unlock the EGBU-24 bombs has been corrected from LJDAM to LGBU.
- Wasp HAS.Mk.1 — a bug where one of the gear struts broke immediately when spawning in, causing the main rotor to break, making take off impossible has been fixed. (Report).
- Carpathians — a bug that caused ground vehicles to be hidden behind lower-LOD model textures of ground vehicles when in aircraft in some places on the location has been fixed.
- Middle East — a position on the edge of the battle area in grid square A4 has been blocked off.
- A bug that caused performance drops after several switches between the cockpit and third person view in aircraft with DirectX 12 enabled has been fixed. (Report).
Nuclear Thunder
- A bug that caused the Patriot SAM to lose target tracking in some sectors has been fixed.
- MIM-104B Patriot — the missile autopilot settings have been adjusted, increasing the effectiveness of hitting targets at long distances.
- Pantsir SM-SV — it is now identified by aircraft RWRs differently from Pantsir-S1.
- A hint about the enabled automatic bomb release in CCRP mode with the active secondary weapons selector is now only displayed when the bombs are selected.
- A bug in the replay recording process that caused the locations of some players to be temporarily unknown in server replays has been fixed. (Report).
Nuclear Thunder
- SPAAs now have limited ammo and do rearm.
- A bug that made it impossible for ground units to capture enemy depots has been fixed. The capturing of enemy’s strongpoints and depots reduces the number of points the enemy team has.
- A bug that sometimes caused the cannon artillery convoys to try to shoot enemies through the allied depots has been fixed.
- Ground vehicles can now repair and extinguish fires.
- The firing range of cannon artillery has been reduced.
- A bug that caused tank convoys to spawn very rarely has been fixed.
- The size of all convoys has been reduced to 5 vehicles.
- The speed of vehicle convoys has been increased from 60 km/h to 75 km/h.
- A bug that caused some parts of the airfields to be destroyed before the destruction of the airfield has been fixed.
- To improve readability, damage dealt to bases that amounts to less than 1 kiloton will now be shown as "0" in the battle statistics, preventing confusing exponential notation.
- B-52H, Tu-95M — the ECM jammers have been made more effective.
- AGM-88A — the explosive type has been corrected.
- AGM-88A, Kh-58U — the engine and autopilot parameters have been adjusted. The missile is now more stable when launched at long ranges, previously they could have started oscillating on their trajectory.
- A bug that caused the edges of the nuclear bomb impact marks on the ground to end abruptly has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the shock wave effect from the nuclear explosion to display against the clouds in the sky has been fixed.
- A bug that caused part of the screen to become black when SSAA was enabled has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug that made it possible to select an air-to-ground missile with the manual guidance on the tactical map and follow it with a weapon tracking camera has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug that stopped gunners from shooting enemies autonomously has been fixed (Report, Report).
- A bug that caused the airfield anti-aircraft to run out of missiles has been fixed.
- Blenheim Mk.IV — a bug that caused the fuel tanks in the wings to be loaded with fuel asymmetrically when the plane had a partial fuel load has been fixed.
- Ardennes — a bug that caused a hit notification to occur when hitting the bulldozers has been fixed.
- American Desert — an unintended position on the rocks in grid squares E1-F2 has been blocked.
- Munitions are no longer displayed on the map in Ground Battles.
- In missions with respawns for Silver Lions, the current balance with the totals for earnings and spendings in the mission is now displayed not only in the respawn window, but in the tactical map window after the spawn as well.
- A hint about the enabled automatic bomb release in CCRP mode has been added. It disappears after being shown a few times.
- When the automatic bomb release in CCRP mode is enabled, the keybind to drop bombs is now displayed in the aircraft interface.
- A bug that sometimes caused the game to crash when changing the initial radar settings in the Test Flight window after switching between the aircraft with the window opened has been fixed. (Report).
- A bug that sometimes caused colorful artifacts to appear on the screen after switching between different anti-aliasing methods when in battle has been fixed.
Welcome to the 218th War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!
We loved getting to see all of your screenshots from last week! April is here, and this year two very special planes can be yours for participating in the Nuclear Thunder event. This week, any screenshot from the event is eligible, whether you would like to capture the new Tu-95M or B-52H in your screenshot, or other aerial combat. The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!
More information about the Nuclear Thunder event can be found here:
https://steamcommunity.com/games/236390/announcements/detail/509609299607028900
Let’s begin the 218th edition of our competition!
Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen218. You have time until the 10th of April 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.
How to Participate!
Terms:
- Your screenshot should be from the Nuclear Thunder event.
- You must add the #WTscreen218 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
- Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
- 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 filters).
- 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 14 working days.
And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 217th edition – Rolling Thunder!
Winners selected via community votes:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3694857554
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3694819994
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3695982638
Winners selected by our judges:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3693953482
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3694933195
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3696905527
Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
It’s time for the Challenger League Major I Playoffs of the 2026 season!The final 8 teams have fought their way through the qualification stage and are now ready to battle in the ultimate phase of the competition. With everything on the line, each squad will be looking to prove themselves and claim their spot at the top. This decisive stage will be played in the intense 4v4 Mixed mode, where versatility, coordination, and adaptability will be the keys to victory. With a share of the 364,000 GE prize pool and exclusive rewards up for grabs! Who will rise above the rest and emerge as the champion of the Challenger League Major I?Qualified TeamsTeam EnyoProxyEnyoProxy (ENP) is a tight-knit international roster built on friendship, experience, and strong in-game chemistry. Blending seasoned veterans with promising talent, they bring versatility across all roles and formats. Focused on both performance and enjoyment, ENP combines serious competitive potential with a relaxed mindset, making them a dangerous and unpredictable opponent in these playoffs.Team 13371337 (LEET Academy) is a mix of veteran experience and fresh energy, bringing together former LEET players and newcomers for the 2026 season. Built as a more relaxed but still competitive roster, they aim to carry on the legacy of their predecessors. Don’t be fooled by their laid-back attitude, with years of tournament experience behind them, 1337 has the potential to surprise and challenge for the top spots.Team VORTEXVORTEX (VRTX) is a rising international squad formed in 2026, bringing together fresh talent from across Europe and beyond. After missing out on the Pro League, they’ve refocused on the Challenger League with a revamped roster and something to prove. With a flexible playstyle and a mix of aggressive and adaptive players, VORTEX is ready to surprise and establish themselves as serious contenders. Team ETREthereal Team (ETR) returns to the competitive scene with something to prove after a difficult 2025 season. Rebuilt with a solid Russian core, the team is determined to make a strong comeback in the Challenger League. With experienced ground players and a focus on coordinated play, ETR aims to turn past setbacks into a fresh start and a serious playoff run. Team NEXUSNEXUS is a newly formed international squad built by a group of friends with solid tournament experience. Despite being new to the scene, they bring strong individual skill and coordination across both ground and air roles. With aggressive playmakers and sharp teamplay, NEXUS is ready to prove they belong among the top contenders in the Challenger League. Team VexVEX (Virulent Excelsior) is a fully Japanese roster blending experienced players with a new generation of rising talent. Originally focused on AB formats, they’ve successfully transitioned into RB competition with strong results. Known for their aggressive tank play and sharp air support, VEX enters the playoffs aiming to secure a top finish and prove their evolution on the big stage.Team OlyStOlySt makes its return to the competitive scene with a rebuilt international roster, reviving a name known by longtime players. Blending the experienced veterans and new talent, the team aims to bring back its legacy. With unpredictable playstyles and strong individual skills, OlySt is determined to fight for a podium finish and make this comeback count. Team ALLIANceALLiANce (ALNC) is a team of friends stepping into their first major tournament together, driven by passion and strong team spirit. Built around a Ukrainian core, they bring a mix of versatility and aggressive playstyles. With nothing to lose and everything to prove, ALLiANce is ready to fight hard and make their mark in the Challenger League. Live streams & Twitch DropsWatch the event on April 4th-5th and April 11th-12th starting at 14:40 GMT on the official English, German, French, Polish and Russian War Thunder Esports channels and receive:Weekend 1: April 4th-5th
- 50% RP Booster
- 50% SL Booster
- 1 Day of Premium
- 50% RP Booster
- 50% SL Booster
- 1 Day of Premium
Login to your Twitch account → link your Gaijin account → click “Allow” to be able to receive Twitch Drops!You can also watch the event live on our YouTube channel War Thunder Esports!You’ll also find highlights and replays of all the matches there.FOLLOW ON TWITCHFOLLOW ON YOUTUBE Discord GiveawaysDuring WTCS 2026 Challenger Major I, join the Official War Thunder Esports Discord server to connect with fellow competitive players and take part in exclusive giveaways featuring the following packs:
- Hell on Wheels
- In May 45
- Two Fronts
- 1st: PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE + ZTZ96B Pack
- 2nd: PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE + BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack
- 3rd: PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE + F-2A ADTW Pack
- 4th: PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE + Su-30MK2 AMV Pack
Nuclear Thunder
- After the destruction of the main airfield the mission points of the losing team are now deducted gradually, and not all at once, to let players watch the effect of the last bomb.
- B-52H, Tu-95M — the ECM jammers have been made more powerful.
- The base damage in the in-battle statistics window is now displayed in kilotons of TNT.
- Sessions in the event are now split to 2 Battle Rating ranges: “pre-top” 10.3-12.0 and “top” 11.7-13.0.
- F-14 IRIAF — has been added to the list of prohibited vehicles for the event.
- A bug that sometimes caused bombs with a fuse delay to clip and fall through the ground has been fixed.
- B-52H, Tu-95M — it’s now possible to look at the aircraft in the hangar and take them out for a test flight.
- A bug that sometimes caused parts of destroyed ground vehicles to chaotically fly around in replays has been fixed.
- Golden Quarry, Red Desert — a bug that caused the trees to duplicate when destroyed has been fixed. All missions on these maps have been returned to the Ground Battles matchmaker.
- A bug that caused trees not to render in at long distances when looking through targeting optics has been fixed.
- A bug that caused tanks to become low-poly on GPUs with 6GB of VRAM when Ray Tracing was enabled has been fixed.
Have you spent half your life observing half-life reactions? Do you know every radioisotope from P to U by name? Can you draw with your eyes closed, how an atomic nucleus passes through the Coulomb barrier via quantum tunneling? Then these special packs are just for you!These packs will be available for purchase from April 1st (11:00 GMT) until April 7th (11:00 GMT)!“How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love War Thunder” Pack - 9.99This pack includes:
- 1964 Golden Eagles
- Premium account for 17 days
- Unique title: “Yee-Haw!”
- Unique decal: “No Worries Nigel”
- 2299 Golden Eagles
- Premium account for 13 days
- Unique title: “World on Fire”
- Unique decal: “Wasteland Crawler”
Take command of frontline and strategic aircraft armed with nuclear bombs with yields up to 1.6 megatons and protected by ECM. The situation on the battlefield is constantly changing. Break through enemy defenses, destroy enemy depots and convoys to cut off the front’s supply lines and drastically affect the flow of the operation. Disable airfields and destroy SPGs, MLRS and tactical missile systems which attack the positions of your ground troops from afar and can conduct strikes in the most unexpected and critical places. Suppress anti-aircraft positions, including those of medium and long range systems, using the latest addition to your arsenal — anti-radiation missiles (ARMs), and of course gain air superiority. All without a limit on the number of respawns!When: From April 1st until April 13th (11:00 GMT), play Nuclear Thunder, complete stages to get and keep the iconic B-52H and Tu-95M!Participate in the event and complete stages to permanently unlock legendary strategic bombers!By completing stages, you’ll earn two iconic Cold War strategic bombers: the B-52H and Tu-95M. They’ll be added to your research tree, meaning you’ll be able to use them in regular battles even after the event ends! Although, without the nuclear weapons and ECM capabilities.You can earn points in the Nuclear Thunder event by playing as the USA and USSR. The event can be found under Events and Tournaments -> Nuclear Thunder.RewardsSix stages are available for the USA and the USSR. Every 2 days, you can complete one for each side. To obtain both aircraft, you need to complete five stages for each of the sides!Each stage for each side will be unlocked for 7700 mission points and will bring a new reward.Stages change once every 2 days at 11:00 GMT: April 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th.USARewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages:
- For 1 Stage: one of the decal rewards
- For 2 Stages: trophy with a random reward
- For 3 Stages: one of the decal rewards
- For 4 Stages: trophy with a random reward
- For 5 Stages: B-52H and 3 random modifications
- For 6 Stages: 3 random modifications for B-52H
- The first 8-engine aircraft in the game!
- The largest payload in the game, including 18 x 2000 lbs and 51 x 750 lbs bombs
- New Mk.117 AIR assault bombs
- Thermal imaging
- Defensive turret with a 20 mm Vulcan cannon
- A large number of countermeasure charges
- The largest aircraft in the game
- For 1 Stage: trophy with a random reward
- For 2 Stages: Tu-95M loading screen
- For 3 Stages: trophy with a random reward
- For 4 Stages: Tu-95M profile background
- For 5 Stages: Tu-95M and 3 random modifications
- For 6 Stages: 3 random modification for Tu-95M
- FAB-9000, the largest bomb in the game
- Up to 12,000 kg payload, including two FAB-5000 and four FAB-3000 bombs
- Turrets with 23 mm cannons
- RWR
- The most beautiful engine sound (according to the designer!)
- Among the rewards in the event is also this trophy. When opened, there is a chance to receive one of the following items:
- 50,000 - 100,000 Silver Lions
- Silver Lion and Research Point boosters
- Random Wagers and Orders
- Universal Backups (1 - 3)
- A random camouflage for a vehicle you own
- 1 day of Premium Account
- You can track the progress of the task by clicking on your nickname and selecting the menu Achievements → Nuclear Thunder.
- Each stage can be purchased for 999 Golden Eagles and unlocks the corresponding reward until April 17th.
- The AGM-88A HARM is an American anti-radiation missile with a maximum launch range of up to 150 km.
- The Kh-58U is a Soviet anti-radiation missile with a maximum launch range of up to 120 km.
- The Kh-25MPU is a Soviet anti-radiation missile with a maximum launch range of up to 40 km.
Aircraft
- F-105D — a bug that caused the stat card to state that the aircraft had 2 engines has been fixed. (Report).
- J29D — a bug that caused the stat card to state that the aircraft had 2 engines has been fixed. (Report).
- The weapons launched from aircraft and helicopters of the player are now displayed on the tactical map.
- It is now possible to select any munition launched from naval vessels and aircraft and visually follow their path, not just the last one fired. To do this, you need to press LMB on the icon of the desired munition on the tactical map (a triangle will appear above the icon), after that, activating the “Tracking Camera: Bomb/Torpedo” control (U key by default) will show the camera following the selected weapon.
- An ability to filter the markers displayed on the tactical map has been added. This can be done via the filter menu in the bottom-right corner of the map.
- A bug that caused some shells on display near vehicles in the hangar to lack information in the stat card has been fixed.
- A bug that caused the Test Flight window to always have the doubled “Rocket activation distance” option has been fixed.
- The X-ray parts filter window no longer closes after a click outside of its bounds.
- White Rock Fortress — the terrain around the ravelin in square B2 has been modified to prevent players from climbing onto the top of the structure. A gap between the building and the ground in square G6 has been removed.
- The ability to select the Halloween hangar has been temporarily disabled.
- Northern Holland (all missions) — the map has been removed from the matchmaker until bugs are fixed.
Dear players! On April 1st (09:00 GMT) the servers may be unavailable for a bit due to maintenance of our server hamster — we’ll oil the wheel, top up the sunflower seeds, and put him back on duty in peak condition.Thanks for your understanding!
The Royal Air Force was formed on April 1st 1918, by merging the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. It became the world’s first independent air force! Its skill and technological prowess were most evident during the Battle of Britain, preventing the Luftwaffe from gaining air superiority.30% discounts on RAF aircraft!
When: From March 31st (14:00 GMT) until April 3rd (14:00 GMT).Where: Great Britain > Aviation > Premium vehicles.The following five vehicles are available at a 30% discount:
- Typhoon Mk Ib (rank III) for 1,351 Golden Eagles
- Attacker FB.2 (rank V) for 5,614 Golden Eagles
- Lightning F.53 (rank VI) for 6,363 Golden Eagles
- Harrier T.10 (rank VII) for 6,734 Golden Eagles
- F-4J(UK) Phantom II (rank VII) for 6,615 Golden Eagles
- The Typhoon Mk Ib, Attacker FB.2 and Lightning F.53 are only available for purchase during the promotion.
- The Harrier T.10 and F-4J(UK) Phantom II are returning to purchase for Golden Eagles and will be available at the regular price after the promotion ends.
When: From March 31st (14:00 GMT) until April 3rd (14:00 GMT).Task: Earn 3,000 mission points in battles where you used British aircraft at rank III or higher to receive the “Winged RAF Bear” decal decal! Please note: After finishing the task, you need to collect the reward manually. Additional details:
- You can complete the task in random battles, except for \ mode.
- Track your progress in the hangar by clicking Nickname → Achievements → Holidays → Royal Air Force Day.
- You can find the decal in the “Holidays” tab in the customization menu.