The German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank--the result of extensive modernization of the Leopard 2--is currently one of the best tanks in the Western Bloc.

A wide range of design measures meant to modernize the Leopard 2 tanks were implemented in three prototypes, given the designations IVT, KVT, and TVM. The testing of these prototypes in 1992 eventually produced the specification for the Leopard 2A5, which resulted in all early Leopard 2 tanks being converted to the new configuration. The most significant modifications were related to armor, improved aiming, and the addition of a gun stabilizer. Specifically, the vehicle received enhanced armor modules for the hull and turret, a sight with second-generation thermal imaging, and an electric stabilizer. A total of 350 tanks were updated to the Leopard 2A5 model.



In War Thunder, the Leopard 2A5 is Germany’s main battle tank at rank IX. It’s a mobile vehicle with an excellent gun stabilizer, allowing it to fire accurately even when traveling at high speeds. While the tank has no ATGMs, its armor-piercing shells are capable of penetrating almost any opponent of the same rank. Additionally, its side skirts effectively protect against HEAT rounds striking at an angle, as well as close-range blasts; expect enemies to struggle when attempting to hit you in the middle and from long distances. Those who keep moving, create smokescreens, and leverage the awesome stabilizer-enhanced cannon, will quickly discover the Leopard 2A5’s strengths easily outweigh its weakness.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895185494&fileuploadsuccess=1
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895185510&fileuploadsuccess=1

See you in battle!

The German Leopard 2A5 main battle tank--the result of extensive modernization of the Leopard 2--is currently one of the best tanks in the Western Bloc.

A wide range of design measures meant to modernize the Leopard 2 tanks were implemented in three prototypes, given the designations IVT, KVT, and TVM. The testing of these prototypes in 1992 eventually produced the specification for the Leopard 2A5, which resulted in all early Leopard 2 tanks being converted to the new configuration. The most significant modifications were related to armor, improved aiming, and the addition of a gun stabilizer. Specifically, the vehicle received enhanced armor modules for the hull and turret, a sight with second-generation thermal imaging, and an electric stabilizer. A total of 350 tanks were updated to the Leopard 2A5 model.



In War Thunder, the Leopard 2A5 is Germany’s main battle tank at rank IX. It’s a mobile vehicle with an excellent gun stabilizer, allowing it to fire accurately even when traveling at high speeds. While the tank has no ATGMs, its armor-piercing shells are capable of penetrating almost any opponent of the same rank. Additionally, its side skirts effectively protect against HEAT rounds striking at an angle, as well as close-range blasts; expect enemies to struggle when attempting to hit you in the middle and from long distances. Those who keep moving, create smokescreens, and leverage the awesome stabilizer-enhanced cannon, will quickly discover the Leopard 2A5’s strengths easily outweigh its weakness.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895185494&fileuploadsuccess=1
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895185510&fileuploadsuccess=1

See you in battle!

This weekend the participants of closed pre-beta will be able to test “Convoy” mission on the “Ice Fields” location and the following vessels and aircraft: MZ1, S-100 (1944), Project 122 bis, Pr. 183 “Bolshevik”; He 111H-6, Fw 190 A-4, IL-4, Lа-5F.

• Friday 24th
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Saturday 25th
  01:00 GMT to 05:00 GMT
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Sunday 26th
  01:00 GMT to 05:00 GMT
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Monday 27th
  01:00 GMT tо 05:00 GMT

It is important that you remember that naval battles are in the early testing stage. The new gameplay has created some radical changes and of course has introduced some additional design features which we are sure you will appreciate. The delay in the testing has been precisely for these reasons. You may submit your bug reports in the reporting section on the Official War Thunder forums.

For more information, and to find out how to participate, view the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

This weekend the participants of closed pre-beta will be able to test “Convoy” mission on the “Ice Fields” location and the following vessels and aircraft: MZ1, S-100 (1944), Project 122 bis, Pr. 183 “Bolshevik”; He 111H-6, Fw 190 A-4, IL-4, Lа-5F.

• Friday 24th
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Saturday 25th
  01:00 GMT to 05:00 GMT
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Sunday 26th
  01:00 GMT to 05:00 GMT
  17:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT
  
• Monday 27th
  01:00 GMT tо 05:00 GMT

It is important that you remember that naval battles are in the early testing stage. The new gameplay has created some radical changes and of course has introduced some additional design features which we are sure you will appreciate. The delay in the testing has been precisely for these reasons. You may submit your bug reports in the reporting section on the Official War Thunder forums.

For more information, and to find out how to participate, view the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Participate in the event “Operation Plunder” in all game modes
with +30% Research Points and +30% Silver Lions bonuses!

Aircraft: Battle of the Ruhr: Liquidating a surrounded force
Ground vehicles: Battle of the Ruhr: Tank Battle



Operation Plunder was a World War II military operation in which the Allied forces crossed the Rhine River at Wesel, Rees, and at a point located south of the Lippe River, established a bridgehead on the east bank of the Rhine.

The operation started on the night of 23 March 1945, by the British 2nd Army commanded by Sir Miles Dempsey, and the US 9th Army under the command of Lieutenant General William Simpson.

The overture for the operation started at 15:00 with a 4,000 cannon barrage and a massive smoke screen, while British aircraft pummeled ground targets both night and day on the 23rd of March. At 21:00 hours, the British 51st Highland Infantry Division (2nd Army) followed by the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the 15th Scottish Division, initiated their landing.

For more information, read the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums

Participate in the event “Operation Plunder” in all game modes
with +30% Research Points and +30% Silver Lions bonuses!

Aircraft: Battle of the Ruhr: Liquidating a surrounded force
Ground vehicles: Battle of the Ruhr: Tank Battle



Operation Plunder was a World War II military operation in which the Allied forces crossed the Rhine River at Wesel, Rees, and at a point located south of the Lippe River, established a bridgehead on the east bank of the Rhine.

The operation started on the night of 23 March 1945, by the British 2nd Army commanded by Sir Miles Dempsey, and the US 9th Army under the command of Lieutenant General William Simpson.

The overture for the operation started at 15:00 with a 4,000 cannon barrage and a massive smoke screen, while British aircraft pummeled ground targets both night and day on the 23rd of March. At 21:00 hours, the British 51st Highland Infantry Division (2nd Army) followed by the 7th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and the 15th Scottish Division, initiated their landing.

For more information, read the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums

Participate in the special 8x8 tournament in aircraft Arcade Battles on the Gladiator Mk.II
and win "Four-leaf Clover" and "Personal motif of Brendan Finucane" decals


on behalf of the entire team here at War Thunder we wish all of you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrated as an international holiday all over the world from Moscow, New York, Argentina, and even Japan. This holiday is best known as the Feast of St. Patrick. This feast or celebration dates all the way back to Ireland and Great Britain as a way to mark the death of the highly regarded patron Saint of Ireland as according to the Church calendar. Today, families, friends and strangers, will come together to share green beer, laughs, music, parades, and smiles.

So from all of us to all of you:
May the luck of the Irish be with you for the entire year to come.

To view the decals, view the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Participate in the special 8x8 tournament in aircraft Arcade Battles on the Gladiator Mk.II
and win "Four-leaf Clover" and "Personal motif of Brendan Finucane" decals


on behalf of the entire team here at War Thunder we wish all of you a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrated as an international holiday all over the world from Moscow, New York, Argentina, and even Japan. This holiday is best known as the Feast of St. Patrick. This feast or celebration dates all the way back to Ireland and Great Britain as a way to mark the death of the highly regarded patron Saint of Ireland as according to the Church calendar. Today, families, friends and strangers, will come together to share green beer, laughs, music, parades, and smiles.

So from all of us to all of you:
May the luck of the Irish be with you for the entire year to come.

To view the decals, view the full article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

https://youtu.be/SVe_S-2yvGI
UPDATE 1.67 «ASSAULT»

Dear friends! It's time for a new major update for War Thunder! A full list of new features and changes is available in the changelog on the update page. Here we will focus on the most interesting additions that update 1.67 "Assault" brings to the game!

The gun stabilizer is a system that improves the tank gun’s aim at the target and preserves (stabilizes) its aim even when the hull vibrates during movement, which allows it to perform effective aimed fire during vehicle movement or when temporarily stopped. Reaction time and accuracy between target detection and effective hit draw the line between life and death in tank warfare. This new feature will increase realism on machines historically equipped with a gun stabilisation system. Click here to read more.

Flames from the exhausts of aircraft engines – a small change that makes a big impression in War Thunder! You can witness the exhaust flames in several engine settings, such as when starting or switching the engine to WEP. We have implemented the flame effect for all our aviation engines with exterior exhaust pipes (except for aircraft with flame suppressors and turbochargers). This new addition offers an even more immersive experience in the War Thunder universe and just looks awesome! Click here to read more.

• The Ardennes - This ancient town is where all of the main roads through the Ardennes mountains meet. The German army is not stopping – the cost of delaying the assault on Antwerp is too high.
  
• Guiana Highlands - Unique mountain with a flat summit is a true natural wonder – a gargantuan mountain plateau rising up against the landscape.
  The plateau is partially obscured by a huge cloud.

“Assault” that’s the name of the new game mode, PVE-battles in the skies and on the ground against superior enemy numbers.“Assault” mode missions will be available for all vehicles of all ranks and nations. Assault is perfect for starting a gaming day in War Thunder! You may “warm up” a little while destroying bots before you join battles against real players or you may find a friend for a squad and get some nice booster which will may come in handy in random battles. Click here to read more.

IS-6


Ru 251


Ki-67-I


B-10B

Check out the full Changelog here!

https://youtu.be/SVe_S-2yvGI
UPDATE 1.67 «ASSAULT»

Dear friends! It's time for a new major update for War Thunder! A full list of new features and changes is available in the changelog on the update page. Here we will focus on the most interesting additions that update 1.67 "Assault" brings to the game!

The gun stabilizer is a system that improves the tank gun’s aim at the target and preserves (stabilizes) its aim even when the hull vibrates during movement, which allows it to perform effective aimed fire during vehicle movement or when temporarily stopped. Reaction time and accuracy between target detection and effective hit draw the line between life and death in tank warfare. This new feature will increase realism on machines historically equipped with a gun stabilisation system. Click here to read more.

Flames from the exhausts of aircraft engines – a small change that makes a big impression in War Thunder! You can witness the exhaust flames in several engine settings, such as when starting or switching the engine to WEP. We have implemented the flame effect for all our aviation engines with exterior exhaust pipes (except for aircraft with flame suppressors and turbochargers). This new addition offers an even more immersive experience in the War Thunder universe and just looks awesome! Click here to read more.

• The Ardennes - This ancient town is where all of the main roads through the Ardennes mountains meet. The German army is not stopping – the cost of delaying the assault on Antwerp is too high.
  
• Guiana Highlands - Unique mountain with a flat summit is a true natural wonder – a gargantuan mountain plateau rising up against the landscape.
  The plateau is partially obscured by a huge cloud.

“Assault” that’s the name of the new game mode, PVE-battles in the skies and on the ground against superior enemy numbers.“Assault” mode missions will be available for all vehicles of all ranks and nations. Assault is perfect for starting a gaming day in War Thunder! You may “warm up” a little while destroying bots before you join battles against real players or you may find a friend for a squad and get some nice booster which will may come in handy in random battles. Click here to read more.

IS-6


Ru 251


Ki-67-I


B-10B

Check out the full Changelog here!