We are happy to announce that in War Thunder update 1.89, we will introduce the Japanese fleet - one of the greatest Naval forces in the world.

The Japanese fleet took part in major WW2 operations. In addition to the release of the Japanese Fleet, there's a brand new ship class coming to War Thunder - heavy cruisers

You will be able to see further information about these new vessels, and other vehicles in update 1.89, in the next few weeks on our official website.

Japanese Fleet testing

With the release of update 1.89, the Japanese Naval CBT will commence, and be available to those who own a Japanese Naval pack.

PG 02: Death on hydrofoils

A Japanese artillery boat from the premium pack capable of moving at incredible speeds, and able to mow down enemies with the fire of a six-barreled autocannon!

In War Thunder, the Japanese PG 02 boat is realised as an artillery boat version, and is available as part of the early access to the Japanese Naval Forces CBT. The PG 02 is a very fast and dynamic hydrofoil boat that can accelerate quickly to a maximum speed of 50 knots (over 90 km/h), and its small hull size makes it very manoeuvrable, even at its maximum speed. 12 smoke grenades exploding above the water allow you not only to quickly get away from attacks, but also to cover the capture zones with smoke and cover allies from the fire of enemy ships.

From the start, the only weapon the PG 02 will have has is the 20mm Vulcan autocannon of Japanese manufacture, which has several types of belts and has an incredible fire rate of 3,000 shots per minute. In the context of War Thunder, a short line of 20mm HE shells effectively hammers an enemy boat or aircraft, and the main thing one should be concerned about is simply achieving hits on the enemy’s vehicle. Moreover, APCR shells easily pass through the sheathing and modules of, even, larger ships, destroying the modules and crew of frigates and destroyers.

In the meantime: just imagine a fast and maneuverable little boat that cuts through surface areas with long tracks of 20mm deadly shells! This is the PG 02, one of the best low rank boats in the game with which you will be the first Japanese Navy Tester in War Thunder!

Kiyoshimo

Kiyoshimo is the final Yūgumo-class destroyer constructed for the Imperial Japanese Navy prior to the end of WWII. Forming the vanguard of the highly anticipated Japanese naval forces, coming to War Thunder with update 1.89, future Kiyoshimo captains will be among the first to charge into battle under the IJN ensign!

In War Thunder, Kiyoshimo will be a premium destroyer of rank III of the Japanese naval forces tree, coming soon to the game with update 1.89. Similarly to existing premium destroyers, Kiyoshimo too will offer its future captains substantially improved anti-air capabilities over the regular version of the Yūgumo destroyer and will also grant instant access to the CBT of Japanese naval forces, along with the usual in-game benefits that come with premium vehicles.

Future captains of the Kiyoshimo can expect the anti-air arsenal of the ship to consist of a total of 24 25mm auto cannons, split between four triple, one dual and ten single turrets. This upgrade will drastically increase the ship’s effectiveness against aircraft and smaller vessels at close range. All-in-all, Kiyoshimo remains highly effective anti-ship combat unit as well, equipped with 6 127-mm main caliber guns in 3 turrets, deadly “long lance” torpedoes, and couple of depth charge launchers.

The War Thunder Team