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The first supersonic aircraft, Italian ground forces, guided Air-to-Air missiles, new ships, ground vehicles and aircraft, and much more! Start your engines!

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A new step in War Thunder aviation - Rank VI supersonic fighters! These aircraft have the possibility of supersonic flight, as well as a new type of weapon! - thermal guided air-to-air missiles.


Now, all nations in War Thunder have their own ground forces branch. Meet the Italian armoured vehicles! Become the tester and start playing them straight away!

Here's a taste of what's to come:













And many other awesome features and changes in new update 1.85 “Supersonic” Download and play now!

Check out the changelog here!

HMS Dido is the lead ship of her class of light cruisers, built for the Royal Navy in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Having seen extensive service in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, HMS Dido is now headed for the naval battles of War Thunder and will become available to seasoned captains in the upcoming major update 1.85!

Dido-class light cruiser were designed in the 1930s as convoy escorts and destroyer leaders, intended for operations in the Mediterranean. As such, ships of the Dido-class had to be both large enough to operate in rough waters as well as fast and maneuverable enough in order to keep up with destroyers, whilst at the same time remaining relatively cheap to produce in large numbers.

HMS Dido, the lead ship of her class, was laid down in October 1937. In July 1939, Dido was completed and commissioned into service a year later. HMS Dido’s early service life was marked with convoy escort duties in the Atlantic, before joining the Eastern Mediterranean Fleet in April 1941.





HMS Dido has firmly set course for War Thunder naval battles and is expected to arrive at player ports with the release of the upcoming major update 1.85 "Supersonic". In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to the news in order to find out what the next update has in store for you! Until then, calm seas captains!

Check out the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

War Thunder update 1.85, which we’ve called “Supersonic”, introduces a new kind of weapon to the game: air-to-air missiles. Early models of these missiles, including the American AIM-9B Sidewinder, the Soviet P-3C, and the British Firestreak, will become available for particular aircraft. Some helicopters in the game will also get air-to-air missiles, but more modern types. Why are helicopters getting better missiles, you ask? We explained it all in the Developer Diary entry “The Future of Aircraft in War Thunder: Supersonic Jet Aircraft and Air-to-air Missiles.”

All current air-to-air missiles in update 1.85 have an infrared guidance system with a target-tracking indicator – the missile is aimed using the method of proportional navigation along the shortest trajectory in order to directly intercept the target. Since the guided warheads of early missiles only react to heat generated by hot gasses from engines, targeting is only effective against the rear hemisphere of aircraft and less effectively other angles. Early air-to-air missiles could reliably lock onto the thermal signature of jet engines, turboshaft engines, and powerful piston engines. Many WWII-era biplanes and other aircraft, for example, are thus invisible to guided missiles at long range. The homing system of newer missiles are all-aspect, which means that they can also intercept heat given off by the bodies of aircraft and can even be used from the frontal hemisphere. Since various kinds of radiation can be detected within the infrared spectrum, missiles can, depending on the features of their design, react to some degree to the sun, heat traps, and active electro-optical countermeasures.



The target-tracking indicator of some missiles was always strictly focused along the missile’s axis prior to launch, and the missile could only be fired if the pilot kept the target within his sights. In other aircraft, the indicator tracked the target, and the aircraft carrying it could manoeuvre within a certain sector relative to it. This made it possible to lead while firing a missile, thus improving the starting conditions for it when firing at targets on intercept courses. We’ve reconstructed these nuances in the game by setting different targeting ranges for various missile models.

We have much more to tell you, so check out the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Designed initially to be a more reliable and low-cost alternative to the T-64, the T-72 quickly became one of the most mass produced and widely used Soviet MBTs of the Cold War. Coming to War Thunder with update 1.85 "Supersonic", the iconic Soviet Cold War MBT trio will finally be complete with the introduction of the long-awaited T-72A!

Development of the T-72 began shortly after the production of the T-64 highlighted several problems which negatively impacted production rates. Among these problems was an unreliable engine, which couldn’t be produced at the high rates needed for a smooth production of the T-64 to take place.

In response, the Uralvagonzavod plant began working on a modified version of the T-64, which would use a more reliable and readily available engine, in order to provide the army with a tank fit for mass-production. Apart from this, changes were also made to the armor layout, in order to simplify production and decrease costs. This work resulted in the creation of the Object 172.





The much-anticipated T-72A will soon become available to all War Thunder tank commanders with the release of the upcoming update 1.85 "Supersonic". In the meantime, make sure to keep a close eye on the news in order not to miss out on more information regarding the next major update. Until then, happy hunting tankers!

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

Update 1.85 “Supersonic” brings with it a large quantity of interesting new additions to the game. Today, we’re happy to present to you one of these additions - a new location for naval battles, based on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago!









In update 1.85 “Supersonic”, War Thunder captains can look forward to the addition of a new location for naval battles, dubbed “Fuego Islands”. Our artists created “Fuego Islands” by drawing extensive inspiration from the Tierra del Fuego archipelago. In “Fuego Islands”, captains will fight for control over several strategic points, located between large rocky islands in a large bay.

We hope you enjoy this new location for naval battles, coming to War Thunder with the release of update 1.85 “Supersonic”. Until then, fair seas captains!

The War Thunder Team

The OTOMATIC is a highly advanced Italian SPAAG, developed during the 1980s as a private venture of the OTO Melara company. War Thunder tankers can look forward to sweeping the skies clear with the use of the most modern SPAA coming to the game as part of the upcoming update 1.85 Supersonic!

In War Thunder, the OTOMATIC will be the crowning jewel of the Italian SPAA line, awaiting players at the top rank of the Italian ground forces tree, coming to the game with the upcoming update 1.85. The OTOMATIC will bring a uniquely modern twist to the familiar SPAA formula and is sure to provide some excellent anti-air cover for its allies!





The OTOMATIC will become available as Italy’s top performing SPAAG with the release of the upcoming War Thunder update 1.85. In the meantime, make sure to stay tuned to the news for more information on the next major update coming to the game. Until then, happy hunting tankers!

Check out the full Dev Blog article here!

From 14:00 GMT on the 13th of December until 09:00 GMT on the 17th of December, we invite you to help us test a new type of mission - Convoy! In this topic, you can leave your feedback and suggestions for improving the mission and we will certainly consider them!

In [Convoy] mode one of the teams covers the naval convoy from attacks of the second team.

Do not allow the destruction of the Allied convoy. At least one convoy ship must reach the last point on the route.

Destroy all ships in the enemy convoy.

• Only vessels with a BR between 1.0 and 2.7 will be able to participate and will be matched in the same battle (in this test).
  
• Testing will be available in the “Events” tab in AB and RB game modes on the locations “Norway” and “African Gulf”.
  
• Unlike random battles, the availability of aircraft does not depend on the BR of the player’s ships.
  
• Testing may be suspended at any time.

The War Thunder Team

KMS Köln is the last K-class light cruiser, built for the German Navy in the interwar period. In update 1.85, War Thunder captains and fans of German warships may look forward to commanding this new addition to the German light cruiser roster coming to the game very soon!

In War Thunder, the KMS Köln will soon become available to all seasoned captains, with the release of the upcoming update 1.85, as a new light cruiser of rank IV of the German naval tree. Faster and better armed than KMS Emden that precedes it, KMS Köln won’t just offer improved performance over the Emden overall, but it will also give German captains new tactical possibilities on the naval battlefield. KMS Köln is armed with a total of nine 150mm cannons, spread across three triple turrets. Not only does this make the primary armament on the Köln more numerous than that of the Emden, but it also allows captains of this warship to bring all guns to bear on a single target from one side.





KMS Köln has set course for War Thunder naval battles and will arrive in player ports with the release of the upcoming 1.85 update. In the meantime, stay tuned to the news for more information on the next major update coming to the game very soon. Until then, calm seas captains!

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

Briefly: A new location for ground battles, inspired by the Vietnamese town of Hội An and its surroundings.

In update 1.85, we’re pleased to present a new location for combined arms battles, set in the breathtaking landscape of Vietnam. Specifically, battles will take place on a 4x4km ground location, inspired by the town of Hội An and its imminent surroundings.

Players will fight in and over three distinct parts of the map. The northern section of the map is defined by rocky mountains, separated by deep gorges, through which long and winding roads lead to the occasional open mountain plateau. Combat here will be fierce as vehicles will often clash head on, making this the perfect fighting ground for heavily armored brawlers.

The new Vietnam Hills map will become available in War Thunder combined battles very soon with the release of the upcoming update 1.85. Lock ‘n’ load, commanders!

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

The OF-40 was the first tank designed and produced in Italy after the end of WW2, whose design was heavily influenced by the German Leopard 1. Coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming 1.85 update, the OF-40 Mk.2 will be one of the vehicles awaiting players at the top rank of the highly anticipated Italian ground forces tree!

In War Thunder, the OF-40 Mk.2 will be one of the vehicles available to tankers at rank VI of the Italian ground forces tree, coming to the game with the upcoming update 1.85. Due to the close resemblance to its German cousin, players who have already used the Leopard 1 will likely recognize a lot of the features both vehicles have in common.





The OF-40 Mk.2 will become available to all players as part of the top rank of the Italian ground forces tree, coming to War Thunder with the release of update 1.85. Until then, stay tuned to the news to find out more about the next major update coming to the game very soon. See you on the battlefield!

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