Fiat Aeritalia G.91 (codename “Gina”) was Italian light fighter-bomber aircraft produced as an outcome of the NBMR-1 NATO program to develop a light, small, inexpensive, tactical strike fighter capable of carrying both conventional or tactical nuclear weapons from unpaved airfields with simple maintenance requirements and minimal ground support.

The pre-production variant of the Gina was outfitted with the Bristol Orpheus Mk.801 engine delivering up to 2,200 kg of thrust, giving it maximum speed of 1,080 km/h at 1,520 metres and initial climb ratio of 30 metres per second. The aircraft was only 10 metres long with the take off weight of around 4,700 kg, making it one of the smallest post-war jet fighters in the game. The armament of the G.91 consisted of 4x forward facing Browning M3 12.7 mm machine guns mounted in panels on each side of the fuselage. Additionally it could be outfitted with several pods containing 38 rockets or two 500 lbs bombs.





Will it be able to keep up with others and claim its respectable place in the skies of War Thunder? Fans of the Italian tech tree rejoice - you will be able to find out very soon! Make sure to leave a comment, because this one... is truly worth commenting.

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

Fiat Aeritalia G.91 (codename “Gina”) was Italian light fighter-bomber aircraft produced as an outcome of the NBMR-1 NATO program to develop a light, small, inexpensive, tactical strike fighter capable of carrying both conventional or tactical nuclear weapons from unpaved airfields with simple maintenance requirements and minimal ground support.

The pre-production variant of the Gina was outfitted with the Bristol Orpheus Mk.801 engine delivering up to 2,200 kg of thrust, giving it maximum speed of 1,080 km/h at 1,520 metres and initial climb ratio of 30 metres per second. The aircraft was only 10 metres long with the take off weight of around 4,700 kg, making it one of the smallest post-war jet fighters in the game. The armament of the G.91 consisted of 4x forward facing Browning M3 12.7 mm machine guns mounted in panels on each side of the fuselage. Additionally it could be outfitted with several pods containing 38 rockets or two 500 lbs bombs.





Will it be able to keep up with others and claim its respectable place in the skies of War Thunder? Fans of the Italian tech tree rejoice - you will be able to find out very soon! Make sure to leave a comment, because this one... is truly worth commenting.

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

Our players already had the chance to familiarise themselves with the T-54 tanks since the early days of War Thunder’s Ground Forces. In Update 1.69, we are eager to present you the much anticipated further development of the T-54, the T-55!

The T-55 medium tank entered service with the Soviet Union at the start of the Cold War as a replacement for the more and more under-equipped T-54. The new tank’s specifications and design was mostly derived from the T-54, having only minor visual differences. The vehicle used the same T-54 chassis, with changes to the armor layout as a result of the additional weight from the new equipment. Since the tank was designed to operate in conditions where weapons of mass destruction could have been used, it had armour with a radiation liner - this also had added armour functionality, where it decreased the chance of internal modules being hit with the spalling effect and reduced the cone of the explosive jet of HEAT rounds. The gun was also modernized - the vehicle had a D-10T2S stabilized cannon. As time went by, older T-54 tanks were subsequently modernized to the T-55 model, leading to the later fusion of the two models under one designation - T-54/55. Over 12000 T-55s were produced, spanning across multiple variants, in the Soviet Union alone from 1958 - 1969.





In short, the T-55 will provide its future commanders with the necessary tools to improve and perfect their skills of brawling and high-speed flanking, acquired from the T-54. This new steel beast is joining the top ranks of the Soviet medium tank line in the upcoming 1.69 Update coming soon!

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

Our players already had the chance to familiarise themselves with the T-54 tanks since the early days of War Thunder’s Ground Forces. In Update 1.69, we are eager to present you the much anticipated further development of the T-54, the T-55!

The T-55 medium tank entered service with the Soviet Union at the start of the Cold War as a replacement for the more and more under-equipped T-54. The new tank’s specifications and design was mostly derived from the T-54, having only minor visual differences. The vehicle used the same T-54 chassis, with changes to the armor layout as a result of the additional weight from the new equipment. Since the tank was designed to operate in conditions where weapons of mass destruction could have been used, it had armour with a radiation liner - this also had added armour functionality, where it decreased the chance of internal modules being hit with the spalling effect and reduced the cone of the explosive jet of HEAT rounds. The gun was also modernized - the vehicle had a D-10T2S stabilized cannon. As time went by, older T-54 tanks were subsequently modernized to the T-55 model, leading to the later fusion of the two models under one designation - T-54/55. Over 12000 T-55s were produced, spanning across multiple variants, in the Soviet Union alone from 1958 - 1969.





In short, the T-55 will provide its future commanders with the necessary tools to improve and perfect their skills of brawling and high-speed flanking, acquired from the T-54. This new steel beast is joining the top ranks of the Soviet medium tank line in the upcoming 1.69 Update coming soon!

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

From 15:00 GMT on 12th of May to 07:00 GMT on 15th of May

The popular 'Floats!' event is available for all players. Have fun!

Use all of your piloting skills - capture and maintain control of special points located on the water’s surface by landing at locations near aircraft-carriers in order to score a victory for your team. A predefined setup will indicate the flying boats and float planes that will be allowed to participate. The team that earns the most points will be victorious.

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

From 15:00 GMT on 12th of May to 07:00 GMT on 15th of May

The popular 'Floats!' event is available for all players. Have fun!

Use all of your piloting skills - capture and maintain control of special points located on the water’s surface by landing at locations near aircraft-carriers in order to score a victory for your team. A predefined setup will indicate the flying boats and float planes that will be allowed to participate. The team that earns the most points will be victorious.

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

The CANT Z.1007bis Alcione is an Italian medium bomber that was used during the Second World War. Built using the Italians’ favoured three-engine design, this aircraft slightly resembles the well-known SM.79 Sparviero, although the Alcione surpasses it across a range of flight characteristics.

Work on the aircraft began in 1935, but the engineers only needed two years before the new prototype emerged from their workshops. After the release of a small pre-production batch of Z.1007s, significant modifications were made to the aircraft’s design, including installing new, more powerful engines. The new and improved bomber was put into service in 1939, receiving the designation Z.1007bis, and was the most widely produced model of this line. In 1941, the Z.1007bis was released with a twin tail, and it was known as the later series Z.1007bis. The final combat model entered into service in 1943 – the Z.1007ter received an upgraded defensive turret and more powerful engines. Up until the middle of the war, a total of 561 units were produced of the Z.1007 Alcione bomber.





The Z.1007bis Alcione can carry a 1,200 kg payload of various-caliber bombs, so even the most exacting player will be able to load the aircraft to their liking. In terms of flight characteristics, the Z.1007bis bomber somewhat transcends the well-known SM.79 Sparviero, both in speed and maneuverability, so it is sure to be a popular vehicle.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog on the Official War Thunder Forum

The CANT Z.1007bis Alcione is an Italian medium bomber that was used during the Second World War. Built using the Italians’ favoured three-engine design, this aircraft slightly resembles the well-known SM.79 Sparviero, although the Alcione surpasses it across a range of flight characteristics.

Work on the aircraft began in 1935, but the engineers only needed two years before the new prototype emerged from their workshops. After the release of a small pre-production batch of Z.1007s, significant modifications were made to the aircraft’s design, including installing new, more powerful engines. The new and improved bomber was put into service in 1939, receiving the designation Z.1007bis, and was the most widely produced model of this line. In 1941, the Z.1007bis was released with a twin tail, and it was known as the later series Z.1007bis. The final combat model entered into service in 1943 – the Z.1007ter received an upgraded defensive turret and more powerful engines. Up until the middle of the war, a total of 561 units were produced of the Z.1007 Alcione bomber.





The Z.1007bis Alcione can carry a 1,200 kg payload of various-caliber bombs, so even the most exacting player will be able to load the aircraft to their liking. In terms of flight characteristics, the Z.1007bis bomber somewhat transcends the well-known SM.79 Sparviero, both in speed and maneuverability, so it is sure to be a popular vehicle.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog on the Official War Thunder Forum

The Italian attacker aircraft was named after the lynx, it entered service in the initial stages of the Second World War. This vehicle’s actual combat history is pitifully meagre, although the Ba.88 could have shown itself to better advantage under different circumstances.

The Ba.88 Lince (“lynx”) is an Italian attacker aircraft produced by the well-known Breda company. The Lynx’s first flight took place in October of 1936, and serial production began in 1939.





Initially, the aircraft was intended as a heavy fighter aircraft, but after equipping the prototype with the armament, it was clear that the structure was overloaded and that the Lynx had serious maneuverability problems. Its first taste of combat was on June 16, in an attack on several French airfields. After extremely brief combat operations against France, the squadrons furnished with Ba.88s were sent to the scorching deserts of Libya. The aircraft’s Piaggio P.XI-RC40 radial engines were not built to deal with the dry and dusty climate, and so all attempts to use the Ba.88 in battle ended in failure.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article here!

The Italian attacker aircraft was named after the lynx, it entered service in the initial stages of the Second World War. This vehicle’s actual combat history is pitifully meagre, although the Ba.88 could have shown itself to better advantage under different circumstances.

The Ba.88 Lince (“lynx”) is an Italian attacker aircraft produced by the well-known Breda company. The Lynx’s first flight took place in October of 1936, and serial production began in 1939.





Initially, the aircraft was intended as a heavy fighter aircraft, but after equipping the prototype with the armament, it was clear that the structure was overloaded and that the Lynx had serious maneuverability problems. Its first taste of combat was on June 16, in an attack on several French airfields. After extremely brief combat operations against France, the squadrons furnished with Ba.88s were sent to the scorching deserts of Libya. The aircraft’s Piaggio P.XI-RC40 radial engines were not built to deal with the dry and dusty climate, and so all attempts to use the Ba.88 in battle ended in failure.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article here!