This April, Kubinka Tank Museum introduced the restored T-34 “Sniper”.
The vehicle had been sunk in a bog in the Pskov region in the winter of 1942/43 and was raised in the summer of 2003 and sent to Kubinka for restoration.

https://youtu.be/lR558JgJNoA

The name “Sniper” was not given to the tank by accident. Just after its construction, the vehicle joined the “named” tank units where every vehicle had its own name. The title “Sniper” was awarded only to vehicles that distinguished themselves in battle and destroyed many enemy tanks.

The tank has been fully restored - the engine was replaced, the chassis restored, components and assemblies repaired. The vehicle was painted according to how it actually looked during World War 2. In the future it will take part in historical reenactments and ceremonial events. .

The film crew from War Thunder - a strategic partner of Kubinka Tank Museum - prepared a video report about the final work done on the tank restoration. In the nearest major update, the decal “Sniper” will be available for all T-34’s :
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424905752

This April, Kubinka Tank Museum introduced the restored T-34 “Sniper”.
The vehicle had been sunk in a bog in the Pskov region in the winter of 1942/43 and was raised in the summer of 2003 and sent to Kubinka for restoration.

https://youtu.be/lR558JgJNoA

The name “Sniper” was not given to the tank by accident. Just after its construction, the vehicle joined the “named” tank units where every vehicle had its own name. The title “Sniper” was awarded only to vehicles that distinguished themselves in battle and destroyed many enemy tanks.

The tank has been fully restored - the engine was replaced, the chassis restored, components and assemblies repaired. The vehicle was painted according to how it actually looked during World War 2. In the future it will take part in historical reenactments and ceremonial events. .

The film crew from War Thunder - a strategic partner of Kubinka Tank Museum - prepared a video report about the final work done on the tank restoration. In the nearest major update, the decal “Sniper” will be available for all T-34’s :
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424905752

Here you can find the planned Battle Rating and Economy changes, to be implemented during the 14th of April.

Please note:

• Repair prices may vary from the number in the list, depending on the installed modifications on a vehicle.
  
• The individual respawn amount of vehicles in Simulator Battles may be changed for balance reasons. Respawn changes in this update:
  • M26 from 2 to 1
    
  • M4A3E2 and its premium variant from 2 to 1
    
  • M4A3E2 76 from 2 to 1

Screenshots can only show so much, so find the full lists of changes here


http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587603
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587662
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587684
Please leave your feedback on our forums!
Discuss it here!

Here you can find the planned Battle Rating and Economy changes, to be implemented during the 14th of April.

Please note:

• Repair prices may vary from the number in the list, depending on the installed modifications on a vehicle.
  
• The individual respawn amount of vehicles in Simulator Battles may be changed for balance reasons. Respawn changes in this update:
  • M26 from 2 to 1
    
  • M4A3E2 and its premium variant from 2 to 1
    
  • M4A3E2 76 from 2 to 1

Screenshots can only show so much, so find the full lists of changes here


http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587603
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587662
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=424587684
Please leave your feedback on our forums!
Discuss it here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDac6b3L4vA
Tasks for this event are not linked to WWII chronicles directly and may be completed in any random battle in any difficulty mode (except Tournaments) for any nation. This special opens a series of events dedicated to the vehicles of the Allies from different theatres of operation.

The tasks are devoted to British aviation which distinguished itself in the Western European theatre of operations.


Complete the tasks and receive “The Fighter Trophy” for each stage of 5.
Complete all 5 stages and receive the Hellcat Mk.I premium fighter for free.

• First stage - destroy 35/12/7 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Second stage - destroy 70/23/14 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Third stage - destroy 105/35/21 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Fourth stage (50% discount for Hellcat Mk.I) - destroy 140/47/28 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Fifth stage (Hellcat Mk.I for free) - destroy 175/58/35 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.

Content of “The Fighter Trophy”:
You gain one of the following items after completion of each stage:

• Random wager
  
• Random booster for 10-40% research (for 10 battles)
  
• Random booster for 10-40% silver lions (for 10 battles)
  
• 10000 - 120000 silver lions
  
• Random 50% discount for premium vehicles
  
• Hellcat Mk.I aircraft

Complete the tasks and receive “The Bomber Trophy” for each stage of 5.
Complete all 5 stages and receive the Avenger Mk.I premium fighter for free.

• First stage - destroy 40/20/20 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Second stage - destroy 80/40/40 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Third stage - destroy 120/60/60 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Fourth stage (50% discount for Avenger Mk.I) - destroy 160/80/80 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Fifth stage (Avenger Mk.I for free) - destroy 200/100/100 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5

Content of the “The Bomber’s Trophy”:
You gain one of the following items after completion of each stage:

• Random wager
  
• Random booster for 10-40% (for 10 battles)
  
• Random booster for 10-40% (for 10 battles)
  
• 10000 - 120000
  
• Random 50% discount for premium vehicles
  
• Avenger Mk.I aircraft

You can track your event achievements by selecting Profile / Achievements / WWII Chronicles: British Bomber and WWII Chronicles: British Fighter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDac6b3L4vA
Tasks for this event are not linked to WWII chronicles directly and may be completed in any random battle in any difficulty mode (except Tournaments) for any nation. This special opens a series of events dedicated to the vehicles of the Allies from different theatres of operation.

The tasks are devoted to British aviation which distinguished itself in the Western European theatre of operations.


Complete the tasks and receive “The Fighter Trophy” for each stage of 5.
Complete all 5 stages and receive the Hellcat Mk.I premium fighter for free.

• First stage - destroy 35/12/7 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Second stage - destroy 70/23/14 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Third stage - destroy 105/35/21 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Fourth stage (50% discount for Hellcat Mk.I) - destroy 140/47/28 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.
  
• Fifth stage (Hellcat Mk.I for free) - destroy 175/58/35 enemy aircraft in AB/RB/SB while flying a fighter of ranks 2-5.

Content of “The Fighter Trophy”:
You gain one of the following items after completion of each stage:

• Random wager
  
• Random booster for 10-40% research (for 10 battles)
  
• Random booster for 10-40% silver lions (for 10 battles)
  
• 10000 - 120000 silver lions
  
• Random 50% discount for premium vehicles
  
• Hellcat Mk.I aircraft

Complete the tasks and receive “The Bomber Trophy” for each stage of 5.
Complete all 5 stages and receive the Avenger Mk.I premium fighter for free.

• First stage - destroy 40/20/20 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Second stage - destroy 80/40/40 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Third stage - destroy 120/60/60 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Fourth stage (50% discount for Avenger Mk.I) - destroy 160/80/80 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5
  
• Fifth stage (Avenger Mk.I for free) - destroy 200/100/100 enemy ground units in AB/RB/SB while flying a bomber of ranks 2-5

Content of the “The Bomber’s Trophy”:
You gain one of the following items after completion of each stage:

• Random wager
  
• Random booster for 10-40% (for 10 battles)
  
• Random booster for 10-40% (for 10 battles)
  
• 10000 - 120000
  
• Random 50% discount for premium vehicles
  
• Avenger Mk.I aircraft

You can track your event achievements by selecting Profile / Achievements / WWII Chronicles: British Bomber and WWII Chronicles: British Fighter.

This weekend, our automated air tournament “4x4 format” will take place, which will be available in all modes!

The decisive battles in the “Gladiators” tournament uses the 4x4 format: a pilots personal skill helps to achieve the end result, but without proper battle area evaluation and teamwork you cannot gain your victory. The actions of one pilot affect all the others and each member’s contribution may prove to be decisive.

The tournament is called “Aviation 4x4” (mode is displayed). You can locate it in the “events and tournaments” tab. After the tournament ends, the players who achieved the first 1000 places in their respective modes will get an unique title “Combat master 4x4”.

Play, compete and join your friends and see how you perform in battle where any mistake can cost you and your team the match!

• Each new participant begins with a rating of 0 and earns points through victories, depending on the other participants’ ratings.
  
• The matchmaker for the tournament will balance your opponents and allies based on your current rating.
  
• If you choose to play in a squad - your squad will be balanced in accordance with the squad-member who has the highest personal tournament rating.
  
• Available aircraft will be of rank 2 and 3, shown in the description of the event in game.
  
• Prizes will be awarded within five days after the tournament has ended.
  
• Tournament battle results do not count for other events and/or specials.

The War Thunder Team

Discuss it here!

This weekend, our automated air tournament “4x4 format” will take place, which will be available in all modes!

The decisive battles in the “Gladiators” tournament uses the 4x4 format: a pilots personal skill helps to achieve the end result, but without proper battle area evaluation and teamwork you cannot gain your victory. The actions of one pilot affect all the others and each member’s contribution may prove to be decisive.

The tournament is called “Aviation 4x4” (mode is displayed). You can locate it in the “events and tournaments” tab. After the tournament ends, the players who achieved the first 1000 places in their respective modes will get an unique title “Combat master 4x4”.

Play, compete and join your friends and see how you perform in battle where any mistake can cost you and your team the match!

• Each new participant begins with a rating of 0 and earns points through victories, depending on the other participants’ ratings.
  
• The matchmaker for the tournament will balance your opponents and allies based on your current rating.
  
• If you choose to play in a squad - your squad will be balanced in accordance with the squad-member who has the highest personal tournament rating.
  
• Available aircraft will be of rank 2 and 3, shown in the description of the event in game.
  
• Prizes will be awarded within five days after the tournament has ended.
  
• Tournament battle results do not count for other events and/or specials.

The War Thunder Team

Discuss it here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmdLdb5kybo
Over the past days we've been trying the new Mouse Aim mechanics on the Work-In-Progress Client, and many players participated in testing and provided valuable feedback for us. Our developers have worked hard to analyze the feedback and further improve the feeling of Mouse Aim, and again, a new version of Mouse Aim 2.0 is available on WIP now (10.04.2015). Please, download it now and try it - as we need your feedback once more!

Most of the changes in this update are targeted at Mouse Aim performance in Arcade Battles, as the great majority of feedback about the behavior in Realistic Battles has been positive. But even there, we've implemented some further improvements you should try out and voice your opinion on!

Changes include:

• The nose of aircraft will no longer 'drop' on horizontal maneuvers; the aircraft will maintain a level plane on all altitudes (esp. AB)
  
• The aircraft's reaction has been improved: The instructor will now act switfly to mouse input (esp. AB)
  
• Rolling the aircraft with keyboard (A, D keys) will not limit Mouse input, which was especially noticeable on certain fast-rolling aircraft (esp. AB)
  
• and more tweaks and improvements!

To try out Mouse Aim 2.0, just check the WIP-Checkbox in the launcher and start testing! We will continue to use the two topics we've created for your feedback, one for Arcade Battles and one for Realistic Battles. However, we've reset the poll, so it better reflects the opinion on the current iteration.

Thanks to all of you who are participating in the testing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmdLdb5kybo
Over the past days we've been trying the new Mouse Aim mechanics on the Work-In-Progress Client, and many players participated in testing and provided valuable feedback for us. Our developers have worked hard to analyze the feedback and further improve the feeling of Mouse Aim, and again, a new version of Mouse Aim 2.0 is available on WIP now (10.04.2015). Please, download it now and try it - as we need your feedback once more!

Most of the changes in this update are targeted at Mouse Aim performance in Arcade Battles, as the great majority of feedback about the behavior in Realistic Battles has been positive. But even there, we've implemented some further improvements you should try out and voice your opinion on!

Changes include:

• The nose of aircraft will no longer 'drop' on horizontal maneuvers; the aircraft will maintain a level plane on all altitudes (esp. AB)
  
• The aircraft's reaction has been improved: The instructor will now act switfly to mouse input (esp. AB)
  
• Rolling the aircraft with keyboard (A, D keys) will not limit Mouse input, which was especially noticeable on certain fast-rolling aircraft (esp. AB)
  
• and more tweaks and improvements!

To try out Mouse Aim 2.0, just check the WIP-Checkbox in the launcher and start testing! We will continue to use the two topics we've created for your feedback, one for Arcade Battles and one for Realistic Battles. However, we've reset the poll, so it better reflects the opinion on the current iteration.

Thanks to all of you who are participating in the testing!