- For PC
- For MAC
- For Linux
- OS: Windows 7 SP1/8/10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
- Memory: 4GB
- Video Card: DirectX 10.1 level video card: AMD Radeon 77XX / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660. The minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
- Memory: 16 GB and more
- Video Card: DirectX 11 level video card or higher and drivers: Nvidia GeForce 1060 and higher, Radeon RX 570 and higher
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i5, minimum 2.2GHz (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 6 GB
- Video Card: Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac), or analog from AMD/Nvidia for Mac. Minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Mac OS Big Sur 11.0 or newer
- Processor: Core i7 (Intel Xeon is not supported)
- Memory: 8 GB
- Video Card: Radeon Vega II or higher with Metal support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
- OS: Most modern 64bit Linux distributions
- Processor: Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 1060 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD (Radeon RX 570) with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) with Vulkan support.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
From May 6th 11:00 GMT to May 10th 11:00 GMT
From 6th of May use the promo code KATYUSHA and activate it on the website
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When you enter the game you will receive Katyusha’s fellow warrior - the BM-8-24 rocket tank for an hour
and a special title "Incinerator"
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During this time destroy 5 enemies (only players controlled vehicles) in one battle in event, whilst driving the BM-8-24.
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Receive your Katyusha for completing the task!
You already own the BM-8-24? Just win one game in event
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Receive your Katyusha for completing the task!
- You may activate the code once every 24 hours (between 11:00 GMT and 11:00 GMT on the following day). You will be able to activate the code a total of 4 times.
- The BM-8-24 as well as other vehicles from the Allies will be available at a 30% discount during the whole event!
- NEW! New event for the BM-8-24 only. You have two spawns available even if you don’t have any backups. The event will be available in AB and RB.
- Attention! Only players, who have reached rank 3 in any nation may participate
- Special conditions may be changed!
A terrifying howl, the smoke trails of dozens of rockets and an ocean of fire in which enemy troops and fortifications drown. This became one of the most vivid symbols of WW2. German troops nicknamed the BM-13 rocket launcher “Stalin’s organ”, while the Red Army affectionately named it Katyusha. In honour of the 72nd anniversary of victory in the WW2, we are proud to present the legendary Katyusha in War Thunder!
From the first large battles of WW2, the experience of using rocket artillery showed that the BM-13 Katyusha vehicles were highly effective in destroying enemy ground troops and vehicles. The high shell spread rate was compensated for by each launcher’s high rate of fire and the practice of using Katyushas only in an artillery battery, provided a high density of fire over a large area. In addition, the characteristic howl as the shells launched during massed fire, along with the explosions and destruction that the BM-13 launchers dished out, had a significant psychological effect on enemy soldiers. In short, the Katyusha was a magnificent weapon and its battle career took it all the way from the summer of 1941 to Berlin itself.
Throughout its service, engineers tried to improve the rocket launcher’s design, increase its accuracy and volley power, and adapt the Katyusha design for use on various platforms. Thus appeared torpedo boats with Katyusha launchers (for example, Project 1124), the launchers were even mounted on tanks (the BM-8-24 familiar to our players). Experiments were also done on a classic Katyusha on a truck chassis. This is because a factory evacuation in 1941 put a stop to the manufacture of the ZIS-6 trucks for which the multiple rocket launcher system was designed. At the same time, as part of the lend-lease program, the USSR began to mobilize the fairly reasonable American Studebaker US6 trucks. It was these very trucks that were chosen as bases for the rocket launchers, for which the design of the platform and the launcher system itself required specific changes. The vehicle received the designation BM-13N. In total, over 1,800 Katyushas were built on the Studebaker chassis. It was in this form that the Katyusha was produced until the end of the war. This Soviet rocket launcher on an American chassis took part in all offensive operations from 1943 to 1945. It’s a true weapon of victory!
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In our game, the BM-13N Katyusha is a collectible vehicle at rank II in the Soviet ground vehicle tech tree. Because it was possible to hit targets at distances of several hundred meters even with a fully lowered frame with launchers for 16 rockets, the player must fight at very long ranges. In addition, the vehicle has its specifics – only two crew members fit into the Studebaker cabin. So the correct tactic whilst driving a Katyusha is to engage the enemy from a long range using cover - the powerful rockets will do the rest. All the remaining rocket loading is done from outside the vehicle. In short, playing on the Katyusha in War Thunder battles isn’t easy, but this wonderful machine will be a true jewel in the hangar of any collector!
Comments (1057)
Unfortunately, task can be too hard for some of our players and they even bought BM-8-24. So we added another task for BM-8-24 owner: make a win in event and you will get "Katyusha"
NEW! New event for the BM-8-24 only. You have two spawns available even if you don’t have any backups. The event will be available in AB and RB.
Guys, few deep breaths. Event starts 6th May at 11GMT. Please read carefully the whole article.
I took a few deep breaths, calmed down and thought about it, I think what this event was, it was a scam to make people buy the BM-8 and backups, this whole in one life thin as a PR control effort
Manchura, for those that are coming here later, the comment I am replying to was posted at 11:45 GMT but was later edited to say it was 21 hours from the reply post
what! can't redeem the code? "Either you already have this item on your account or you cannot activate this key according to the terms of the offer."
have you got any teir 3 vehicles?
when i activated it i got the title but no vehicle what should i do?
same thing here
Is it a premium vehicle or a "reward" vehicle like the D.521?
Premium
Senio, Does that mean we can keep it forever, if we complete those tasks?
5 kills in one battle? Really?
Really. I am pretty sure that for you it should be easy peasy lemon squeezy! Or you want to disappoint me, LordMustang?
Stona_WT, Depends honestly, it will be 16 BM8 vs 16 BM8 the entire weekend lol
Friends! If you have completed the task, but have not received the BM-13N "Katyusha", you can either perform the task again (rent for BM-8-24 will be extended for an hour), or wait until we will credit you earned machine manually. We regret any inconvenience. UPD During this time destroy 5 enemies in one battle whilst driving the BM-8-24. Each player has recieved 5 backup vehicles.
I've gotten 5 kills in one life without dying with the BM-8-24 TWICE now and still no Katyusha...
The inconvenience was that you changed it after people did it, i did it under the starting terms and i wish to recieve my reward. The fact you changed the terms after i finished the tasks are not valid. Thats like doing a bet, and after losing you change it so you win.
Finally managed to get the Katyusha after the FOURTH time I completed the event. First time completing it was fun, every other time taking the B<-8-24 into battle was the opposite of fun. Utter disaster on this one Gaijin, poor job.
Yet another event boo boo . Its karma chaps. Just give everyone the Katyusha - as a gift - not a grind and save yourselves sorting out your per usual total mess of an event. 5 kills no goodies :(
But then everyone would have the katyusha and wouldn't make it collectible, not to mention the katyusha/rocket spam that would follow.
I like the events and so do other people, cause who doesn't like to collect rare decals, decorations and vehicles?
i want machine gun for destroy wall.
Niet!
Put on PPSh weapon deco and mow down the wall like true comrad!
Is there a bonus for Realistic or Sim? i.e. 2x and 3x bonuses as there are for other tasks
I also want to know this, it would be fair to give RB and SB bonuses
I hope so. 2 kills in SB wouldn't be bad. But the GF SB rotation makes it so the BM-8-24 isn't even in the lineups for the days this event is on
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