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It is time for the final chapter of our holiday celebration: during the next week huge discounts for amazing vehicle packs await you in the Gaijin Store!

From December 26th (11:00 GMT) until January 2nd (11:00 GMT)
50% discount on 34 selected packs!


Holiday collection!
By purchasing one of the eight following packs during the sale, you will receive a special bonus: a unique camouflage from the “Holiday collection”!

Challenger (OES) Pack -50%

69.99 35
  • Challenger 2 (OES) (Rank VII, Great Britain)
  • Premium account for 20 days
  • 2500 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

Tornado IDS WTD 61 Pack -50%

69.99 35
  • Tornado IDS WTD 61 (Rank VII, Germany)
  • Premium account for 20 days
  • 2500 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

Leopard 2A4M CAN Pack -50%

69.99 35
  • Leopard 2A4M CAN (Rank VII, Germany)
  • Premium account for 20 days
  • 2500 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

M1 KVT Pack -50%

64.99 32.50$
  • M1 KVT (Rank VII, USA)
  • Premium account for 15 days
  • 2000 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

T-80U-E1 Pack -50%

69.99 35
  • T-80U-E1 (Rank VII, USSR)
  • Premium account for 20 days
  • 2500 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) Pack -50%

59.99 30
  • A-10A Thunderbolt (Early) (Rank VI, USA)
  • Premium account for 15 days
  • 2000 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

Su-25K Pack -50%

59.99 30
  • Su-25К (Rank VI, USSR)
  • Premium account for 15 days
  • 2000 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

MiG-21 Bison Pack -50%

74.99 37.50
  • MiG-21 Bison (Rank VIII, Great Britain)
  • Premium account for 20 days
  • 2500 Golden Eagles
  • Special bonus: unique “Holiday collection” camouflage

Note!
Owners of the vehicles from the packs who purchased them before the start of the special promotion will be able to receive the “Holiday collection” camouflage by earning three victories with the respective vehicles before January 2nd.


Note!
After the special promotion, the following packs will be removed from sale on all platforms:
  • Marat Pack -50%
  • VLT-2 Pack -50%
  • A-5C Pack -50%
  • Type 96A Prototype Pack -50%
  • FFA P-16 Pack -50%
  • M-51 Pack -50%
  • Ezer Weizman's Spitfire Pack -50%

Dec 26, 2024
War Thunder - Blitzkrieg Wulf


Welcome to the 100th edition of “It’s fixed!” Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game since the release of the Storm Warning update. Let’s take a look!

If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.

Better profile customization



We keep expanding your profile customization options. Now you can choose a player icon frame and a profile backgound, and there’s also a number of backgrounds and frames available for all players.

Profile showcases have received a number of fixes and improvements since their recent launch. Now all UI elements fit into the screen at “Medium” and “Large” interface scale. In the “Favorite vehicle” showcase, vehicle search by name now works. Searching for your favorite vehicle is now easier thanks to the option to sort the vehicle list by the number of respawns.

We’ve also fixed a number of errors related to showcase editor. One of them closed the editor without saving if you clicked on a showcase, another prevented the editor from launching, and the third one made the Esc key to close the entire profile menu instead of the editor.


Ground Vehicle sight settings
Several bugs have been fixed relating to the ground vehicle sight settings menu. Reloading the sight caused the color values in the “Rangefinder” section and options’ values in the “Bullet Type” section to reset. Additionally, the settings in the “Bullet Type” section contained two black color options.

Thank you for reports that helped us find and fix these errors faster!

Falling mines



We’ve discovered erratic behavior in mines dropped from aircraft: when observed from a naval vessel, they fell at an irregular speed, slowing down as they approached the water surface. At the same time, the aircraft that dropped the mine observed no issues. Now their points of view are in sync and correct.


Large caliber artillery



In the Storm Warning update we added a large caliber howitzer PzH 2000 to the game (two variants). It required a number of fixes: in the the armor of the hull sides, in the shapes and locations of internal modules, and in the folding animation of the shield plate. As part of its fixes we’ve added an autoloader module to the PzH 2000, and also Sholef and PzH 2000 have received the first-stage ammo stowage mechanic.

That’s not all
You’ll find the full list of improvements in separate patchnotes. Target markers no longer appear outside of boundaries of the radar indicator when in TWS mode, and torpedo trails appear properly at the low setting of water effects quality.


Today's update: Update 2.43.0.38

Aircraft
  • JAS39A — a bug that caused HMD to overlap with HUD has been fixed.
  • F-2000A, Typhoon FGR.4 — a bug with IRST search pattern that sometimes caused the IRST to not see a target has been fixed. (Report).
Ground Vehicles
  • PzH 2000 (all variants) — autoloader module has been added. The bug which caused the vehicle to drown in shallow water has been fixed.
  • ADATS (all variants) — maximum single-plane overload of MIM-146 missile has been increased to 42G (60G dual-plane). (Report).
  • RDF/LT — the engine sound has been changed from gas turbine to a diesel one. (Report).
Naval Vessels
  • A bug that sometimes caused the scout hydroplane to be invulnerable has been fixed. (Report).
  • Ersatz Yorck — armor scheme has been corrected: armored decks, transverse bulkheads, casemate armor, barbettes and other elements have been reconfigured and the correct thicknesses and types of armor have been assigned. Ship type in the card has been corrected. Locations of internal modules have been corrected, crew number has been increased, ammo magazines have been added.
  • Arkhangelsk — armor scheme has been corrected: armored belts, armored decks, transverse bulkheads and barbettes have been remodeled, armor thicknesses have been corrected. The number and locations of ammo magazines have been corrected.
  • HMS Rodney — armor scheme and modules locations have been corrected. Armored belts, armored decks, barbettes anti-torpedo bulkheads, transverse bulkheads and armor plates of main caliber guns have been remodeled, correctly placed and have received the correct thicknesses.
Interface
  • Vehicles in the “Favorite vehicle” showcase configuration window are now automatically sorted by the number or spawns on them from highest to lowest to make search easier.
  • A bug that caused “Track progress” buttons for night battles rewards to be inoperative has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug that caused ready indicator to not show up in ground vehicle sight settings window when reload indicator was off has been fixed.
  • A bug when using search that caused the automatic scroll to vehicle in the tech tree to not work has been fixed.
  • A bug when searching the vehicle in the tech tree that caused the mouse drag-and-drop to not work on a found vehicle has been fixed.
  • A bug that caused a lack of thousands separator for rating and place in the leaderboard to be missing in the “Battle-Hardened” showcase has been fixed.
  • A bug in the “Battle-Hardened” showcase that caused the shown ratio to be kills to spawn and not kills to death has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug that sometimes caused fonts in the drop-down menus of showcase settings to be different sizes has been fixed.
  • A bug that caused the tooltip on “Track progress” button in the “Decals” window of player profile to be missing has been fixed.
Other
  • Gaijin.Net achievements are now available on consoles.




    Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.
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We’re pleased to present you with a Holiday Crate, available in the in-game Item Shop! This crate can only be purchased with Golden Eagles, and inside it is a large set of useful items: Premium Account, Silver Lions, universal backups and boosters, premium vehicles and also all vehicles that have ever been sold for Golden Eagles or Warbonds that aren’t currently obtainable in-game or on the Market (full list below).
The Holiday Crate can be purchased for 999 Golden Eagles in the in-game store from December 25th (11:00 GMT) until January 14th (11:00 GMT).
Picking up a Holiday Crate is a bargain! If you have opened enough crates, you’ll be guaranteed to receive talismans and premium vehicles. And that’s not all, as the average value of the crate contents are almost one and a half times the price of the crate itself!

Plus, after opening a specific number of crates, you’ll receive memorable additional rewards:



  • For 3 crates, a decal for the upcoming year
  • For 5 crates a festive tank decoration
  • For 7 crates a unique New Year’s profile background
  • For 10 crates a stunning decoration for your player profile icon, made in the style of a Christmas photo frame!
Holiday Crate terms: (open spoiler)
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Guaranteed Prize: 1 day premium account + 120000 Silver Lions (total purchase price of 490 Golden Eagles).
Additional Guaranteed Prize:
  • 1 day premium account — 15% chance
  • 3 days premium account — 10% chance
  • 7 days premium account — 5% chance
  • 100000 SL — 16% chance
  • 250000 SL — 8% chance
  • 500000 SL — 4% chance
  • 1000000 SL — 2% chance
  • 100% booster for 3 battles — 20% chance
  • Universal backup — 5 pieces — 20% chance
Additional random prizes:
1) Talisman for vehicles (15% chance but at least once for every 14 crate openings); breakdown of chance by vehicle rank:
  • Rank I — 16% chance
  • Rank II — 20% chance
  • Rank III — 25% chance
  • Rank IV — 18% chance
  • Rank V — 10% chance
  • Rank VI — 7% chance
  • Rank VII — 3% chance
  • Rank VIII — 1% chance
If all vehicles of the dropped rank already have a talisman, the player will be refunded fully for the Holiday Crate — 999 GE.

2) Premium vehicles including unavailable for sale (15% chance but not less than once for every 14 crate openings); breakdown of chances by vehicle ranks:
  • Rank I — 20%
  • Rank II — 20%
  • Rank III — 20%
  • Rank IV — 20%
  • Rank V — 10%
  • Rank VI — 7%
  • Rank VII — 3%
  • If all vehicles of the dropped out rank are already there, the player will be refunded the cost of the Holiday Crate fully — 999 GE.
Unavailable for purchase vehicles presented in the Holiday Crate along with the usual premium vehicles:
  • Boomerang Mk II (Great Britain)
  • D.520 (Great Britain)
  • Hudson Mk V (Great Britain)
  • Havoc Mk I (Great Britain)
  • Typhoon Mk Ib
  • Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc
  • Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
  • Attacker FB.2
  • Hunter FGA.9
  • Lightning F.53
  • F-84F IAF
  • Milan
  • S.O.4050 Vautour IIN
  • He 112 B-1/U2
  • Wellington Mk Ic (Germany)
  • P-47D (Germany)
  • La-5FN (Germany)
  • Tempest Mk V (Germany)
  • He 219 A-7
  • Sea Hawk Mk.100 (Germany)
  • MiG-21 SPS-K (Germany)
  • A-4E (Israel)
  • Ki-96
  • J2M4 Kai
  • Fw 190 A-5 (Japan)
  • A6M5 Ko
  • T-2 Early
  • J29D
  • J35A
  • YP-38
  • P-61A-11
  • A6M2 (USA)
  • Bostwick's P-47M-1-RE
  • Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE
  • P-51D-10
  • F-86F-35
  • F-89D
  • I-16 type 28
  • Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 (USSR)
  • Pe-2-205
  • IL-2M "Avenger"
  • Golovachev's Yak-9M
  • Fw 190 D-9 (USSR)
  • Spitfire Mk IXc (USSR)
  • Tu-1
  • MiG-17AS
  • Su-7BMK
  • BO 105 CB-2
  • UH-1C XM-30
  • Mi-24D (USSR)
  • Fairmile D (5001)
  • HMCS Haida
  • Z20 Karl Galster
  • T31
  • Prinz Eugen
  • RN Geniere
  • IJN Kiyoshimo
  • USS Cowell
  • USS Des Moines
  • Stroyny
  • Neustrashimy
  • Achilles (65 Rg.)
  • Vijayanta
  • Type 69-IIa
  • Т-62 №545
  • Pz.Sfl.Ic
  • Panzer IV/70(A)
  • P40 "G.C. Leoncello"
  • M43 "G.C.Leoncello"
  • SAV 20.12.48
  • M26E1
  • T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.)
  • МК-IX "Valentine" (USSR)
  • KV-1E
  • IS-2 "Revenge"
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Dec 25, 2024
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  • Profile background customization has been added.
  • Profile icon frame customization has been added.
  • A bug that allowed the target markers to show outside of boundaries of the radar indicator when in TWS mode has been fixed.
  • ILS-31 — a bug that caused the target aspect arrow to show for multiple contacts at the same time when in TWS mode has been fixed. (Report).
Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.


Dec 24, 2024
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Aircraft
  • Rafale C F3 — IR AAM seeker indication has been added to the HMD.
  • Kfir C.10 — a bug that caused the inability to select the radar module in X-ray mode has been fixed. (Report).
Ground Vehicles
  • BMD-4M — a bug that caused the damage of 100-mm gun barrel to also make the 30-mm gun barrel look damaged has been fixed.
  • BMD-4M — a bug that caused a damaged 30-mm barrel to clip through the fixtures has been fixed.
  • PzH 2000 — the armor of the hull sides has been corrected.
  • PzH 2000 — the shapes and locations of internal modules have been corrected.
  • PzH 2000 — the folding animation of the shield plate located above the gun has been corrected. (Report). The bug which may have caused this shield to rotate incorrectly at high gun elevation angles has been fixed. (Report).
Interface
  • A bug in the tank sight settings menu that caused the settings in the “Bullet Type” section to contain two black color options has been fixed.
  • A bug in the tank sight settings menu that caused the options’ values in the “Bullet Type” section to reset when reloading the sight has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug in the tank sight settings menu that caused the color values in the “Rangefinder” section to reset when reloading the sight has been fixed. (Report).
Graphics
  • A bug that caused the torpedo trail to be missing on water effects quality set to low has been fixed. (Report).
Controls
  • A bug when enabling one of auxiliary axes (e.g. view) would block keyboard/button-bound aircraft controls has been fixed. (Report).
Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.


Dec 23, 2024
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Aircraft
  • Typhoon GR.4, EF-2000, F-2000A — empty mass has been reduced. Previously the empty mass included the weight of countermeasures.
  • EF-2000 — a bug that caused the “Targeting Optics View” control to not switch the view to the targeting pod camera has been fixed. (Report).
  • Typhoon GR.4, EF-2000, F-2000A — IR AAM seeker indication has been added to HUD and HMD.
  • Rafale C F3 — IR AAM seeker indication has been added to HUD.
  • Rafale C F3 — the number of datalink channels for the MICA-EM missiles has been increased to 8. (Report).
  • Rafale C F3 — MAWS dead zones in vertical coverage have been removed.
  • A bug that caused mines dropped from aircraft to slow down when approaching the water has been fixed.
  • A bug in Air Simulator Battles that caused some aircraft to sometimes roll backwards when spawning on airfield after rearming has been fixed. (Report).

Naval Vessels
  • HMS Rodney — the ship flooding system has been fixed. Now flooded bow compartments don’t critically impact the trim, so the ship’s bow doesn’t dive as much blocking the fire of main caliber guns.
Interface
  • A bug that sometimes caused the vehicles acquired from the “Snow globe” to be marked as already owned even if the player just got them for the first time has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug that caused the vehicle search by name in “Favorite vehicle” profile showcase to not work has been fixed. (Report).
  • A bug that caused the Caps Lock state indicator on the login screen to differ from the actual state of the key if the Caps Lock had been switched when the game wasn’t in the focus has been fixed.

Patch notes reflect only key changes, meaning they may not include a complete list of all improvements made. Additionally, War Thunder is constantly being updated and some changes may not require an update. Changes reflected in patch notes are formed by taking reactions and requests of the community from the bug reporting service, forums and other official platforms into account. Bug fixes and changes are implemented in order of importance, for example a game-breaking bug will be worked on and implemented sooner.
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Welcome to the 151st War Thunder Steam Screenshot Competition!

We loved seeing all of your screenshots from last week! This week, Storm Warning was released, and it has brought many new vehicles and a location. Take a screenshot of your favorite new content! The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

Let’s begin the 151st edition of our competition!

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen151. You have time until the 27th of December to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.

Terms:
  • Your screenshot must include a vehicle or location introduced in the latest major update, “Storm Warning”.
  • You must add the #WTscreen151 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
  • Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
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  • Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  • You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  • Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  • We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  • You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  • You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  • Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
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    And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 150th edition – Propeller Driven!

    Winners selected via community votes:
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384140127
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384316960
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384269609

    Winners selected by our judges:
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384868720
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384314977
    https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3384085522

    Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!
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    It’s time for the winter holidays! And as always, we’ve prepared a bunch of interesting things for you. Receive gifts, take part in the Winter Tales event, treat yourself to discounts, spend Silver Lions on Snow Globes, enjoy the festively decorated hangar and immerse yourself in the winter-themed atmosphere in War Thunder!

    Gifts for everyone!
    When: From December 20th (11:00 GMT) until January 2nd (11:00 GMT).

    Play and meet the criteria to receive each!

    “Serpent Warrior” decal
    “Christmas Miss Gnome” decoration for ground vehicles
    “Flag of the Ded Moroz” ship flag

    Play 3 battles using vehicles of Rank III or higher with an activity level of 70% or more.
    Destroy 30 enemies while using ground vehicles of Rank III or higher.
    Deal 50,000 damage while using naval vessels of Rank III or higher.

    Use code “NOSEKRITPLS” in our store here to get yourself a free decal! Important: make sure to login into the game after activating the decal, as if you don’t, it won’t activate on your account at all. This decal can be found under Special > Snails in the decal customization menu.

    Open the Snow Globe!
    When: From December 18th (11:00 GMT) until January 14th (11:00 GMT).

    Purchase Snow Globes for Silver Lions, featuring decals, decorations, vehicles and camouflages from past War Thunder winter events (including in the form of coupons), as well as Silver Lions, boosters, universal backups and wagers and orders.

    Snow Globes can also be obtained in the Winter Tales event!

    https://steamcommunity.com/games/236390/announcements/detail/547847869991747595

    Winter Tales: Get Yourself Some Cool Rewards!
    When: From December 20th (11:00 GMT) until January 9th (11:00 GMT).

    Take part in battles, earn points, and receive rewards! In the Winter Tales event, you can earn three high-rank vehicles, one low-rank premium, trophies, decorations, decals, a profile icon, and camouflages.

    Kfir C.10 Block 60
    MB 151
    A Rank VIII Event Vehicle for Israel
    A Rank I Premium for France
    IJN Kirishima
    T-80UD (478BE)
    A Rank V Event Vehicle for Japan
    A Rank VII Event Vehicle for China

    Click here to find out more details about the Winter Tales event


    In-game Discounts!
    When: From December 19th (11:00 GMT) until December 26th (11:00 GMT).
    • 50% discount on vehicles for all nations for Silver Lions and Golden Eagles.*
    • 50% discount on all modifications, talismans and backups.
    • 50% discount on a Premium Account in-game for 90 and 365 days and in the Gaijin.net store for 180 days.

    *Discounts do not apply to vehicles released in the Dance of Dragons, Firebirds and Storm Warning major updates, as well as squadron vehicles and modifications, talismans, and backups for these vehicles.

    Sale in the Gaijin.Net Store!
    We’ll tell you about discounts in the Gaijin.Net store in a separate news post on December 26th. Don’t miss it!


    Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
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    Let’s have a look at the main aircraft reward for the Winter Tales event, the Israeli export Kfir C.10 Block 60!

    Kfir C.10 Block 60: An Event Vehicle Jet Fighter for Israel at Rank VIII
    At a glance:
    • Excellent maneuverability!
    • Advanced radar.
    • Helmet-mounted display.
    • ARH air-to-air missiles!
    • Modern guided bombs.
    Vehicle History
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    In the early 1990s, IAI proposed a modernization program for the Kfir C.10 to extend the service life of the Kfir fighter jet and increase the aircraft’s export potential. The project’s main features were a multi-mode radar, an in-flight refueling probe and the ability to carry a wide range of modern weapons. The Israeli Air Force, however, was not interested in the project, but several dozen aircraft were purchased (and also modernized from older Kfir C.2 and C.7 variants) by the Air Forces of Colombia and Ecuador. Kfir C.10 fighters form the backbone of the air force fleets of these countries.
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    Introducing the Kfir C.10 Block 60

    The Kfir C.10 Block 60 is an improved export modification of the Israeli Kfir multi-role fighter for the Colombian Air Force. This new fighter differs from the C.2 and C.7 variants that you may be familiar with, it features a new radar with an active phased array and advanced weapons for air and ground battles. Let’s dive into the details!




    Greeting you with a state-of-the-art active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, the Kfir C.10 can equip Derby ARH air-to-air missiles that were previously only available on the Israeli F-16s. This means you’ll now be able to start an engagement without visual contact with the target, and when they get closer, use more maneuverable close-range air-to-air missiles, but with a convenient helmet-mounted display system!

    Exciting changes also await those of you who want to use the Kfir C.10 in ground battles. Thanks to the LITENING II targeting pod with a thermal imager, the available ground attack weapons will be supplemented by modern guided bombs, including the GBU-49 with satellite and laser guidance, as well as the GBU-12.



    In addition to the signature maneuverability of the Mirage family, the Kfir C.10 features modern avionics, including a radar and laser warning system, as well as an onboard missile approach warning system (MAWS) that automatically fires off flares and chaff when an enemy missile approaches. Very useful in air combat!



    The Colombian Kfir C.10 is at rank VIII in the Israel aircraft tree, only obtainable in the Winter Tales event. Check out the link below for all the details!

    Click here to find out more details about the Winter Tales event
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    Meet the main tank reward in the Winter Tales event, the Pakistani modification of the T-80UD main battle tank, being added to the Chinese ground forces tree!

    T-80UD (478BE): An Event MBT for China at Rank VII
    At a glance:
    • Effective protection overall.
    • Autoloader.
    • Thermal sight.
    • Compact fighting compartment.
    • Slow reverse speed.
    Vehicle History
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    The T-80UD was developed as a further evolution of the T-80U model, which had shown issues with its gas turbine engine during operation. The T-80UD modification received a new 1,000 HP diesel engine along with several additional enhancements. It was adopted into service in 1987, and by the late 1990s, over 300 UD models were delivered to Pakistan. The export version, known as the Object 478BE, differed from Soviet versions by lacking an infrared searchlight and a wind sensor, but gained a thermal imager for the gunner.
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    Introducing the T-80UD (478BE)!

    Here’s the main tank reward in the Winter Tales event, an export modification of the T-80UD for the Armed Forces of Pakistan, being added to the Chinese ground forces tree as an event vehicle. Let’s examine the differences compared to the Soviet T-80UD premium and discuss its strengths and weaknesses!



    The T-80UD (478BE) is a very well balanced tank overall, with one of its key advantages being protection. While it does have frontal weak spots and is not flawless, its armor is good enough to withstand APFSDS rounds and poorly placed shots. In addition to this, the sides of the T-80UD (478BE) are protected well against autocannons and weaker shells if angled, being one of the few MBT designs with relatively thick side armor. Despite this, if this tank is successfully penetrated, its survivability is typically low. This is because its internal space is cramped, with crew, ammo and modules, meaning any spalling is likely to cause critical or fatal damage.

    Regarding firepower, the T-80UD (478BE) is on par with its competitors. It can fire powerful APFSDS rounds — they’re not the most forgiving, but can still easily penetrate the majority of enemy armor without an issue. It can also launch anti-tank guided missiles directly from the gun barrel! A distinctive feature of the Pakistani T-80UD (478BE) is the inclusion of a thermal sight for the gunner, which will help identify targets at long range and at night. While the autoloader does remove the need to maintain loader skills, the fixed reload speed is slightly longer than most contemporary tanks. This is particularly important to keep in mind for one-on-one engagements.



    Mobility is fairly average overall, while the speed doesn’t hold the tank back, it can’t reach strong early positions quite as easily as other common MBTs. The largest drawback here however is the reverse speed, capped at 4 km/h, which makes reacting to threats much harder. When you’re playing the T-80UD (478BE), make sure to take extra care when positioning, as it takes much longer to back away from an engagement to reload or repair. 



    The T-80UD (478BE) can be obtained by completing tasks during the special Winter Tales event. Follow the link below to see the full list of specifics and rewards, and best of luck!

    Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.

    Click here to find out more details about the Winter Tales event
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