How is the water, warriors? It is very important because, this summer, we will meet our comrades-in-arms - the commanders of naval vessels who will join our tankers and pilots in the big summer event. H.E.A.T. begins!

From 11:00 GMT on the 2nd of August until 07:00 GMT on the 26th of August

Earn Marks of Distinction in battles by completing special tasks and get unique vehicles and other prizes!

Awards

Introducing 6 new premium vehicles for tankers, pilots and sailors!

Great tank for lively shootouts in ranks II and III Check the Devblog!

Extremely interesting aircraft to use in lower rank battles. Check the Devblog!

British premium event vessel at lower ranks. Check the Devblog!

The Fiat AUBL/74 recon assault armoured car was the first Italian-designed vehicle of its class. Check the Devblog!

One of the exciting prizes in Operation H.E.A.T. and the first Rank IV jet in game! Check the Devblog!

Yūdachi is a decent rank III destroyer whose advantages include, first and foremost, excellent armament! Check the Devblog!

Unique camouflages for event vehicles, decorations and decals in Operation H.E.A.T. will be opened with the receipt of a Mark of Distinction.

For “Mark of Distinction for pilots":

⭐x2 — coupon for decal one random "Flame" decal 

⭐x4 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x5 — Bf 110 C-6 coupon

⭐x6 — Bf 110 C-6 camouflage

⭐x6 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x8 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x10 — P-59A coupon

⭐x11 — P-59A camouflage

⭐x12 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

For “Mark of Distinction for tankers":

⭐x3 — coupon for one random “Ammunition” decoration

⭐x5 — BT-7 (F-32) coupon 

⭐x6 — BT-7 (F-32) camouflage

⭐x6 — coupon for one random “Ammunition” decoration

⭐x9 — coupon for one random “Ammunition” decoration

⭐x10 — AUBL/74 HVG coupon 

⭐x11 — AUBL/74 HVG camouflage

⭐x12 — coupon for one random “Ammunition” decoration

For “Mark of Distinction for sailors":

⭐x3 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x5 — River class (K-246) coupon

⭐x6 — River class (K-246) camouflage

⭐x6 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x9 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

⭐x10 — Yuudachi coupon

⭐x11 — Yuudachi camouflage

⭐x12 — coupon for one random "Flame" decal

Tasks

To receive the “Mark of Distinction” you need to complete any 3 tasks from 5 available in Air and Ground of rank III or higher. Tasks will not change and will be reset every 2 days at 11:00 GMT.

"Mark of Distinction for pilots”:

By controlling aircraft

• Destroy 35 enemies in AB (18 in RB, 12 in SB).
• Win 10 battles (with activity of 60% and higher).
• Drop 10 tons of Bomb TNT on enemy bases in total.
• Destroy 11 enemies in one battle (4 in RB, 2 in SB).
• Help allies 7 times to destroy enemy vehicles.

"Mark of Distinction for tankers”:

By controlling ground vehicles

• Destroy 45 enemies in AB (23 in RB, 15 in SB).
• Win 10 battles (with activity of 70% and higher).
• Capture 15 points in ground battles whilst controlling ground vehicle or helicopter.
• Destroy 11 enemies in one battle (6 in RB, 4 in SB).
• Help allies 25 times to destroy enemy vehicles.

"Mark of Distinction for sailors”:

By controlling fleet

• Make 25,000 damage whilst controlling a ship.
• Win 10 battles (with activity of 50% and higher).
• Capture 10 points in naval battle whilst controlling ship or aircraft.
• Destroy 3 enemies with torpedoes whilst controlling ship or aircraft.
• Finish the battle on the first place in naval battles.

Detailed terms

• To receive a “Mark of Distinction” you need to complete any 3 tasks from 5 for the respective type of vehicles.
• You can complete the tasks in random battles (excluding “Enduring Confrontation” and “Assault”) in vehicles of rank III-VII (for ships - rank II-IV). The exact terms of achievement are in the game client.
• Performing tasks must be completed with the destruction, and assistance in the destruction of, player controlled vehicles, NOT AI controlled vehicles.
• By completing the task “Win 10 times” in combined ground battles, the task will be counted as completed with the type of vehicle in which you finished the battle (ground vehicle or aircraft of the specified rank). By completing the same task in naval battles, the task will always be counted for ships.
• You can follow your progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Operation H.E.A.T.
• The “Mark of Distinction” will be counted as received if the achievements are coloured gold.
• Missed “Marks of Distinction” can be purchased in the Achievement window until the 29th of August. Don't make an error by choosing between the group of achievements - pilots, tankers and sailors.
• Coupons will be given out regardless of whether you already have the items from them.
• Coupons will not be available for trading on the market before the 30th of August. You can see in the game the time from which the coupon can be traded in the coupon description.
• PS4 and Xbox players will be able to exchange decals and decorations within a week after the event begins and will be available until the 30th of September.

The War Thunder Team