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Update 24.12.2016 ( 1.65.1.53)


Turret rotation speed has been increased for the following vehicles: 

  • Chi-Nu - from 6 to 10.4 degrees per second. Source: 主要兵器体系 (Main Weapon System Controls), Ministry of Army.
  • Chi-To - from 6 to 12.7 degrees per second. Source: 主要兵器体系 (Main Weapon System Controls), Ministry of Army and 対戦車戦闘の参考 (Reference for tank fighting), War Command.
  • Chi-Ri - from 6 to 9.2 degrees per second. Source:  主要兵器体系 (Main Weapon System Controls), Ministry of Army.
  • The calibre of artillery support has been changed. Now all vehicles that are able to call in artillery support, will be supported with 152 mm shells. 

Note: This server update applies to all platforms unless specifically highlighted.​


The current provided patchnotes reflect the major changes within the game as part of this Update. Some updates and fixes may be not listed in the provided notes. War Thunder is constantly improving all the time and certain fixes may be implemented without the client being updated.