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Ninth Wave: New Water and Naval Battle Effects

In the Ninth Wave major update, we’ll be adding completely reworked water and updated effects for naval battles! New Water In the Ninth Wave major update, we’re introducing the result of extensive work on updating the visual component of water in War Thunder’s naval and combined battles. Unlike singleplayer games, where ripples on the water are primarily shader-based texture processing on the graphics card, water must also exist on the server in multiplayer games. However, the server doesn’t...

Pacific Pearl: USS Oklahoma (BB-37)

USS Oklahoma (BB-37) is the second of two Nevada-class battleships built for the U.S. Navy at the start of the 20th century. USS Oklahoma (BB-37): An Event Vehicle Battleship for the USA at Rank VI At a glance:

  • Superior firepower
  • Lacking anti-air protection
  • Scout plane
  • Strong protection
  • Low mobility

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Centauro II (P): Evolutionized

Today we’re looking at the prototype of the most modern wheeled tank destroyer of the Italian Army: the Centauro II (P)! Centauro II (P): A Light Tank for Italy at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • Automatic loader, with blow-out panels for the ammo
  • Excellent mobility!
  • 120 mm smoothbore gun and the DM53 APFSDS round
  • Thermal imager for the gunner
  • Light armor and large in size

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Squadron vehicles: JAS39D — Twin-Seater Gripen

The JAS39D is a later modification of the Swedish Gripen, incorporating the upgrades from the JAS39C with a twin-seater cockpit to facilitate training missions while not compromising on combat capability. JAS39D: A Squadron Vehicle Jet Fighter for Sweden at Rank VIII At a glance:

  • Twin-seat cockpit
  • Cannon dismantled
  • Excellent flight characteristics
  • Versatile arsenal
  • Incredible number of countermeasures (with BOL pods installed)

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Hungarian Aircraft: WM-21 and WM-23

Please welcome two more unique Hungarian aircraft! The WM-21 light-reconnaissance bomber and the WM-23 prototype fighter, arriving in War Thunder in the Ninth Wave major update. WM-21: A Bomber for Italy at Rank I WM-23: A Fighter for Italy at Rank II At a glance:

  • Light machine guns for the WM-21
  • 12.7 mm and 8.56 mm machine guns for the WM-23
  • Small bombs for the WM-21
  • Over 500 km/h speed for the WM-23

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Celebrate Finnish Air Force Day with a Decal and Discounts!

Finnish Air Force Day is celebrated on March 6th, the anniversary of the founding of the Finnish Air Force in 1918, when the first aircraft, a gift from Count Eric von Rosen, arrived in Vaasa. The holiday is primarily marked by ceremonies at air bases, including formations, awards and promotions, wreath-layings, and commemorative events. Open days and flyovers are also organized where possible. Discounts on Finnish aircraft for Golden Eagles! ...