Having already mentioned 3D Aircraft Modelling in our previous article, it's time to get started on Cockpits!

The War Thunder Content Development Kit (CDK) has already made a big impact on the community, with more users getting involved every day. This complex set of tools takes your War Thunder experience to a whole new level, from adapting game mechanics to developing your own creations to function in game. With the vast amount of tools to fulfil your every needs, there is no limit to your imagination.

Creating your own content in the CDK has never been more entertaining and rewarding, with users already creating their own aircraft, missions and maps. Utilizing the CDK, you are also able to fully develop your own 3D cockpits, with functioning instruments, equipment and controls. Not only that, but the tools allow you to use your new creations and designs on existing aircraft in game, or on your own aircraft creations.



Common favourites among community members is the ability to create unique sights and add personal pictures into existing cockpits. Historically, many pilots would personalize their cockpit with a photo or memento that had sentimental or personal value. The same could be said with many aiming sights, some pilots would often modify their cockpit to suit personal preference by changing sights or scopes should they have the ability to do so. The CDK allows for simple adaptations such as these or of course more complex redesigns and entirely new creations!

Remade Ju 87 cockpits by Ju87_5tuk4


Modern Jet collimator sights by Hawx004


Players then share their content among the community and upload it for other users to download it on the War Thunder Live. Content created via the CDK and uploaded to War Thunder Live also has a chance of making it into the game via the revenue share program, more information on that can be found in our dedicated Wikipedia Article.

The War Thunder Content Development Kit (CDK) is an official set of tools that allow you to create your own user generated content for use in War Thunder. If you have ever wanted to design your own aircraft 3D models, custom maps, missions and skins, the CDK is an extremely useful tool for putting your own personal work into War Thunder and allowing you to use your creations in game.

The War Thunder Wikipedia has a range of articles spanning the CDK’s features and will help you to produce a variety of content and assist you to getting your creations in War Thunder:

Having already mentioned 3D Aircraft Modelling in our previous article, it's time to get started on Cockpits!

The War Thunder Content Development Kit (CDK) has already made a big impact on the community, with more users getting involved every day. This complex set of tools takes your War Thunder experience to a whole new level, from adapting game mechanics to developing your own creations to function in game. With the vast amount of tools to fulfil your every needs, there is no limit to your imagination.

Creating your own content in the CDK has never been more entertaining and rewarding, with users already creating their own aircraft, missions and maps. Utilizing the CDK, you are also able to fully develop your own 3D cockpits, with functioning instruments, equipment and controls. Not only that, but the tools allow you to use your new creations and designs on existing aircraft in game, or on your own aircraft creations.



Common favourites among community members is the ability to create unique sights and add personal pictures into existing cockpits. Historically, many pilots would personalize their cockpit with a photo or memento that had sentimental or personal value. The same could be said with many aiming sights, some pilots would often modify their cockpit to suit personal preference by changing sights or scopes should they have the ability to do so. The CDK allows for simple adaptations such as these or of course more complex redesigns and entirely new creations!

Remade Ju 87 cockpits by Ju87_5tuk4


Modern Jet collimator sights by Hawx004


Players then share their content among the community and upload it for other users to download it on the War Thunder Live. Content created via the CDK and uploaded to War Thunder Live also has a chance of making it into the game via the revenue share program, more information on that can be found in our dedicated Wikipedia Article.

The War Thunder Content Development Kit (CDK) is an official set of tools that allow you to create your own user generated content for use in War Thunder. If you have ever wanted to design your own aircraft 3D models, custom maps, missions and skins, the CDK is an extremely useful tool for putting your own personal work into War Thunder and allowing you to use your creations in game.

The War Thunder Wikipedia has a range of articles spanning the CDK’s features and will help you to produce a variety of content and assist you to getting your creations in War Thunder:

Today we’re going to unveil our first armoured vehicles of the British tech line which are going to appear in one of our incoming updates. Meet the British pioneers in War Thunder: the A13 Mk.II cruiser tank, the Sherman Firefly medium tank, the M10 Achilles anti-tank SPG, and the A43 Black Prince infantry tank. Whilst the other British ground vehicles, including the regular versions of most of these, are in development, these four premium tanks will be the first vehicles available in the store for the true fans of British ground forces.



Livery variant of the up-armoured A13 Mk. II (Cruiser Mark IV) with a two-colour camouflage scheme, Middle Bronze Green/Deep Bronze Green, France, 1940”. Original prototype hull from headquarters of squadron “A” of the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, 3rd Tank Battalion, 1st Armoured Division, with a two-colour camouflage scheme, France, May 1940.



This is the tank it all started with. It was the first British cruiser tank created with American technology, and was used as a basis for the design of many other British cruiser tanks from that point on. The A13 was the first British tank to get the Christie suspension system. Later, Christie suspension gained widespread popularity and was used on the majority of Britain’s fast-moving series-produced tanks during the Second World War, and also in tank design used in other countries. Even the Soviet BT tanks were equipped with suspension of this design, and the legendary T-34 too! As was the norm for “newcomers”, the A13 had a range of problems that were slowly corrected by redevelopment and modernization efforts. Before us is an up-armoured model of the tank. This vehicle has decent mobility and has been placed at rank I. It’s worth playing this tank and using its chief advantage, the fast-loading cannon.

See video of this vehicle in action here!



The M10 Achilles of the British 7th Armoured Division, 65th Anti-Tank Regiment, Norfolk Yeomanry.



No doubt many War Thunder players are familiar with the legendary Sherman Firefly – a Sherman equipped with a 17-pounder British anti-tank cannon, a perfect weapon for destroying German heavy tanks. But the Sherman wasn’t the only American tank modernized by the British for a 17-pounder gun. The M10 SPG with a rotating turret was also modernized in Britain before the Normandy landings, and received the same deadly anti-tank weapon. The SPG, which was christened Achilles, might not have won the same fame as the Sherman Firefly, but was its equal in firepower all the same. Its open turret with fairly large proportions allowed the crew to man the weapon in more comfortable conditions.

See video of this vehicle in action here!



Sherman Firefly Ic “TRZYNIEC” 1st Squadron, 4th Armoured Regiment “Scorpion”, 2nd Armoured Brigade, 2nd “Warsaw” Armoured Division, Italy, 1945.



The most well-known antidote to the “German menagerie” on the Western Front, the Sherman Firefly became a true legend of its time. Its equipment is simple, reliable and deadly – the result of installing a turret with a 17-pounder anti-tank cannon on an American Sherman chassis. The tank was so well suited to combat on the front that it remained the most fearsome enemy of German tankers until very near to the end of the war.

This model of the Sherman became one of the most successful M4 modifications made. We’re sure that players will enjoy the Firefly at rank 3 in battles against the early Tigers and the Panther.

See video of this vehicle in action here!






This tank became the most highly improved modification of the Churchill, but never saw deployment due to the end of the war against Germany. The tank’s design was thoroughly reworked. A new welded hexagonal turret was created to house a 76.2 mm cannon. The tank is excellently armoured and armed with a deadly 17-pounder anti-tank gun. A magnificent tank, it is capable of greater pressure than the earlier Churchills, but be aware of enemy flanking maneuvers.

See video of this vehicle in action here!

The War Thunder Team

Today we’re going to unveil our first armoured vehicles of the British tech line which are going to appear in one of our incoming updates. Meet the British pioneers in War Thunder: the A13 Mk.II cruiser tank, the Sherman Firefly medium tank, the M10 Achilles anti-tank SPG, and the A43 Black Prince infantry tank. Whilst the other British ground vehicles, including the regular versions of most of these, are in development, these four premium tanks will be the first vehicles available in the store for the true fans of British ground forces.



Livery variant of the up-armoured A13 Mk. II (Cruiser Mark IV) with a two-colour camouflage scheme, Middle Bronze Green/Deep Bronze Green, France, 1940”. Original prototype hull from headquarters of squadron “A” of the 3rd Royal Tank Regiment, 3rd Tank Battalion, 1st Armoured Division, with a two-colour camouflage scheme, France, May 1940.



This is the tank it all started with. It was the first British cruiser tank created with American technology, and was used as a basis for the design of many other British cruiser tanks from that point on. The A13 was the first British tank to get the Christie suspension system. Later, Christie suspension gained widespread popularity and was used on the majority of Britain’s fast-moving series-produced tanks during the Second World War, and also in tank design used in other countries. Even the Soviet BT tanks were equipped with suspension of this design, and the legendary T-34 too! As was the norm for “newcomers”, the A13 had a range of problems that were slowly corrected by redevelopment and modernization efforts. Before us is an up-armoured model of the tank. This vehicle has decent mobility and has been placed at rank I. It’s worth playing this tank and using its chief advantage, the fast-loading cannon.

See video of this vehicle in action here!



The M10 Achilles of the British 7th Armoured Division, 65th Anti-Tank Regiment, Norfolk Yeomanry.



No doubt many War Thunder players are familiar with the legendary Sherman Firefly – a Sherman equipped with a 17-pounder British anti-tank cannon, a perfect weapon for destroying German heavy tanks. But the Sherman wasn’t the only American tank modernized by the British for a 17-pounder gun. The M10 SPG with a rotating turret was also modernized in Britain before the Normandy landings, and received the same deadly anti-tank weapon. The SPG, which was christened Achilles, might not have won the same fame as the Sherman Firefly, but was its equal in firepower all the same. Its open turret with fairly large proportions allowed the crew to man the weapon in more comfortable conditions.

See video of this vehicle in action here!



Sherman Firefly Ic “TRZYNIEC” 1st Squadron, 4th Armoured Regiment “Scorpion”, 2nd Armoured Brigade, 2nd “Warsaw” Armoured Division, Italy, 1945.



The most well-known antidote to the “German menagerie” on the Western Front, the Sherman Firefly became a true legend of its time. Its equipment is simple, reliable and deadly – the result of installing a turret with a 17-pounder anti-tank cannon on an American Sherman chassis. The tank was so well suited to combat on the front that it remained the most fearsome enemy of German tankers until very near to the end of the war.

This model of the Sherman became one of the most successful M4 modifications made. We’re sure that players will enjoy the Firefly at rank 3 in battles against the early Tigers and the Panther.

See video of this vehicle in action here!






This tank became the most highly improved modification of the Churchill, but never saw deployment due to the end of the war against Germany. The tank’s design was thoroughly reworked. A new welded hexagonal turret was created to house a 76.2 mm cannon. The tank is excellently armoured and armed with a deadly 17-pounder anti-tank gun. A magnificent tank, it is capable of greater pressure than the earlier Churchills, but be aware of enemy flanking maneuvers.

See video of this vehicle in action here!

The War Thunder Team

“The way of the Ace” is divided into 3 stages.

• Format: 4v4
  
• The top 1000 players in AB and RB and top 200 in SB will receive “4v4 battle master”
  
• The top 300 players in AB and RB and top 100 in SB will receive a ticket for the second stage “before 10 losses”.
  
• For every 5 victories, a player will receive the “Pilot's Trophy” which contains one of the following:
  • Premium account for 3 days
    
  • Ticket for “Golden” stage for 1 battle
    
  • +15% RP or WP booster
    
  • Random discount for rank 2 premium aircraft
    
  • Premium aircraft: Soviet P-63-A5 or British Hellcat Mk.I

The Second stage will take place next weekend from September 25th to September 28th. Everyone will be able to take part in it.

• Format: 2v2 (same aircraft for Simulator Battles)
  
• The participants will receive fully upgraded aircraft with an “Ace” crew for the tournament.
  
• Every battle costs 50 Golden Eagles and the winners will get 85 Golden Eagles.
  
• For every 10 victories a player will receive an “Ace Trophy” that contains one of the following:

• 100 Golden Eagles
  
• Premium account for 3 days
  
• Random discount for premium aircraft
  
• Premium aircraft: American XP-55 or Japanese J2M4 Kai Raiden

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The top 500 players in Arcade and Realistic Battles and the top 200 players in Simulator Battles will receive access to the third stage.

The Final stage will take place from October 2nd to October 5th.

• Classic air duel in the same aircraft.
  
• 3 new duel maps: Eastern Europe, Top of the world and Rice terraces.
  
• Final stage prizes:
  • Unique decal “Duelist” for top 100 players of each mode.
    
  • Unique title “Master Duelist” for top 10 players of each mode.
    
  • Unique title “Duelist 1v1” for the players from places 11 to 100

Attention! Terms, prizes and conditions of each stage may be changed if needed before the start of the stage.

• 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.
  
• Prizes will be awarded within five days after the tournament has ended.
  
• Tournament battle results do not count for other events and/or specials.

Good luck!

The War Thunder Team!

“The way of the Ace” is divided into 3 stages.

• Format: 4v4
  
• The top 1000 players in AB and RB and top 200 in SB will receive “4v4 battle master”
  
• The top 300 players in AB and RB and top 100 in SB will receive a ticket for the second stage “before 10 losses”.
  
• For every 5 victories, a player will receive the “Pilot's Trophy” which contains one of the following:
  • Premium account for 3 days
    
  • Ticket for “Golden” stage for 1 battle
    
  • +15% RP or WP booster
    
  • Random discount for rank 2 premium aircraft
    
  • Premium aircraft: Soviet P-63-A5 or British Hellcat Mk.I

The Second stage will take place next weekend from September 25th to September 28th. Everyone will be able to take part in it.

• Format: 2v2 (same aircraft for Simulator Battles)
  
• The participants will receive fully upgraded aircraft with an “Ace” crew for the tournament.
  
• Every battle costs 50 Golden Eagles and the winners will get 85 Golden Eagles.
  
• For every 10 victories a player will receive an “Ace Trophy” that contains one of the following:

• 100 Golden Eagles
  
• Premium account for 3 days
  
• Random discount for premium aircraft
  
• Premium aircraft: American XP-55 or Japanese J2M4 Kai Raiden

[/list]
The top 500 players in Arcade and Realistic Battles and the top 200 players in Simulator Battles will receive access to the third stage.

The Final stage will take place from October 2nd to October 5th.

• Classic air duel in the same aircraft.
  
• 3 new duel maps: Eastern Europe, Top of the world and Rice terraces.
  
• Final stage prizes:
  • Unique decal “Duelist” for top 100 players of each mode.
    
  • Unique title “Master Duelist” for top 10 players of each mode.
    
  • Unique title “Duelist 1v1” for the players from places 11 to 100

Attention! Terms, prizes and conditions of each stage may be changed if needed before the start of the stage.

• 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.
  
• Prizes will be awarded within five days after the tournament has ended.
  
• Tournament battle results do not count for other events and/or specials.

Good luck!

The War Thunder Team!

The most produced version of carrier-borne SB2C dive bomber, used by the US Navy during the Second World War. It incorporates the best of the previous versions. This aircraft took part in all major operations in the final stages of war in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. One of the most notable achievements was the sinking of the Musashi and Yamato super-battleships which were symbols of the Japanese Empire's navy and naval power.





Wing mounted pylons were made at user request so additional bomb load is now possible. Also the aircraft can carry 8 unguided 5-inch HVAR missiles.
The SB2C-4 will be added to the US carrier-borne bomber tree.





Watch video of this aircraft here!

The most produced version of carrier-borne SB2C dive bomber, used by the US Navy during the Second World War. It incorporates the best of the previous versions. This aircraft took part in all major operations in the final stages of war in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. One of the most notable achievements was the sinking of the Musashi and Yamato super-battleships which were symbols of the Japanese Empire's navy and naval power.





Wing mounted pylons were made at user request so additional bomb load is now possible. Also the aircraft can carry 8 unguided 5-inch HVAR missiles.
The SB2C-4 will be added to the US carrier-borne bomber tree.





Watch video of this aircraft here!

Gain 3 victories while playing U.S. aircraft and earn a personal discount for one of the premium U.S. aircraft!
A Battle Activity of at least 60% is necessary.​

The USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on 18th of September, 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947. One must surely then think - “Why does a force so important as this only receive recognition after the Second World War, where it proved it’s worth?”. The answer is fairly simple.

The United States Air Force was brought into life with the signing of the National Security act in 1947. Before that, air power was prevalent in the American military. The first air corps was created on the 1st of August 1907, with the creation of the Aeronautical Division in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army. In the First World War, American pilots took part in the conflict as part of the American Expeditionary Force. After the "Great War", the US Army Air Corps was established and started to pioneer new advancements in the field of aviation, such as mid-air refueling or the adoption of full-metal monoplanes instead of biplanes seen in the arsenal of other Air Forces around the world.



In 1941, the Air Corps was transformed into the United States Army Air Force. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the consequence of which was the United States of America actively joining the second world war, the USAAF began combat operations. The US pilots fought in Western Europe, Africa and Asia, along with other allied air forces. Even so, they were controlled by the Army and were not autonomous.

Regardless of this, the war effort of the pilots and ground crews of the USAAF cannot be downplayed - it was the Air Force that suffered 12% of the overall Army casualties in the war. Also, 36 members of the USAAF received the highest American decoration - the Medal of Honor - for their bravery in face of combat.

After the Second World War, the American Congress, with President Truman decided, that the Air Force should be separated into a standalone branch of the US Military. After some initial planning, President Truman ordered the creation of the Department of the Air Force in 1947, separate from the Army. Since that day, the United States Air Force has taken part in several conflicts around the globe, such as the Korean War, the Vietnam war and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, it’s strength lies with over 5000 aircraft, 450 ICBM’s and nearly 700 thousand personnel, ready to defend their homeland.

We salute all who serve and who had served in the US Air Forces throughout the years!

The War Thunder Team

Gain 3 victories while playing U.S. aircraft and earn a personal discount for one of the premium U.S. aircraft!
A Battle Activity of at least 60% is necessary.​

The USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on 18th of September, 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947. One must surely then think - “Why does a force so important as this only receive recognition after the Second World War, where it proved it’s worth?”. The answer is fairly simple.

The United States Air Force was brought into life with the signing of the National Security act in 1947. Before that, air power was prevalent in the American military. The first air corps was created on the 1st of August 1907, with the creation of the Aeronautical Division in the Office of the Chief Signal Officer of the Army. In the First World War, American pilots took part in the conflict as part of the American Expeditionary Force. After the "Great War", the US Army Air Corps was established and started to pioneer new advancements in the field of aviation, such as mid-air refueling or the adoption of full-metal monoplanes instead of biplanes seen in the arsenal of other Air Forces around the world.



In 1941, the Air Corps was transformed into the United States Army Air Force. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the consequence of which was the United States of America actively joining the second world war, the USAAF began combat operations. The US pilots fought in Western Europe, Africa and Asia, along with other allied air forces. Even so, they were controlled by the Army and were not autonomous.

Regardless of this, the war effort of the pilots and ground crews of the USAAF cannot be downplayed - it was the Air Force that suffered 12% of the overall Army casualties in the war. Also, 36 members of the USAAF received the highest American decoration - the Medal of Honor - for their bravery in face of combat.

After the Second World War, the American Congress, with President Truman decided, that the Air Force should be separated into a standalone branch of the US Military. After some initial planning, President Truman ordered the creation of the Department of the Air Force in 1947, separate from the Army. Since that day, the United States Air Force has taken part in several conflicts around the globe, such as the Korean War, the Vietnam war and Operation Desert Storm. Currently, it’s strength lies with over 5000 aircraft, 450 ICBM’s and nearly 700 thousand personnel, ready to defend their homeland.

We salute all who serve and who had served in the US Air Forces throughout the years!

The War Thunder Team