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USS Atlanta: The Explosive Air Traffic Controller
A lightly armored, yet heavily armed American light cruiser, possessing excellent versatility thanks to its sixteen 5-inch dual purpose cannons!
Map rotation filter
In the upcoming 1.91 update, we plan to introduce a new feature that will allow the exclusion of specific locations from your personal rotation, as well as the ability to “dislike” locations that you don’t like for any particular reason.
Westland Scout & Wasp: Sting Like A Bee
Appearing in pilots’ hangars in update 1.91, the The Westland Scout, along with the navalized Wasp, will become one of the first vehicles available to players in the upcoming British helicopter tree, also set to arrive with the next update!
Britain's top: Lynx AH Mk.1 and premium G-Lynx
The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose utility helicopter, developed during the late 1960s as a replacement for the then in service Westland Scout and Wasp. Coming as part of the British helicopter tree, the Lynx AH Mk.1 will soon make its appearance in pilots’ hangars with the release of the upcoming update 1.91!
Changes and optimization in the German tech-tree
Details on upcoming changes to the German Ground Forces tree with update 1.91.
Type 16 MCV: Elite Marksman
The Type 16 MCV is a modern Japanese wheeled tank destroyer, developed in the early 2000s for rapid deployment in the event of an outbreak of hostilities. Coming soon to War Thunder with update 1.89!
The T1 Type Motor Torpedo Boat: The Early Stages
The T1 Type Motor Torpedo Boat is a standard representative of the mosquito fleet, possessing all the defensive and offensive capabilities that one might expect of her tier.
Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark: Wyvern to the Max!
The Skyshark will suit fans of the attack aircraft, particularly those familiar with the Skyraider models. The same excellent vehicle but with even better dynamics and firepower!
New locations in update 1.89 - “Smolensk” and “Volcanic Island”
In update “Imperial Navy” we will add two new locations to the game - the aircraft location “Smolensk” and a naval location “Volcanic Island”!
New clouds for air battles
In War Thunder update 1.89 “"Imperial Navy” we are improving the clouds in aircraft battles at high graphical settings.
Mutsuki: Frozen in the Crosshairs
Mutsuki was the lead ship of her class of twelve destroyers laid down for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the 1920s. Having participated in numerous operations in the Pacific theatre, Mutsuki is now set to arrive in War Thunder with the long-awaited introduction of the Japanese naval forces, coming with update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"!
Alvis Stormer HVM: Control of the skies!
The Stormer HVM was the pinnacle of armoured vehicle and AA armament development by the UK. A close range anti-aircraft missile system on a mobile platform is an ideal combination to cover the ground troops.
Hunter F.6: Winged Comfort
The F.6 is devoid of the shortcomings of its predecessors, an improved fighter modification of the Hawker Hunter jet fighter, which joined the ranks of the RAF in the mid ‘50s. Fans of British aviation will not only rejoice the addition of this highly requested aircraft to War Thunder as part of update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, but will also look forward to the unique missile armament that comes with it!
Karo-Tei Type 2: Young Gunner
The Karo-Tei Type 2 is a sub-chaser boat used by the Japanese in the later stages of WW2 to combat submarine threats in the waters of Okinawa and the Philippines. In update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, the Karo-Tei Type 2 will be one of the first vessels unlocked by future IJN captains in War Thunder!
Super AMX-30: The Stabilizer Is Ready to Go!
This is a premium version of the popular French tank. The export version has received several upgrades, including... a long-awaited stabilizer!
Furutaka: Readied for War
Furutaka is the lead ship of her class and also the first heavy cruiser commissioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1920s. Also coming to War Thunder as part of update 1.89, a highly modernized version of the Furutaka will be available as the top heavy cruiser to all aspiring captains of the upcoming Japanese naval tree!
Me 264: The Teutonic Superfortress
The Messerschmitt Me 264 is a German strategic bomber, initially developed during the late 1930s as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft. In the upcoming update 1.89, pilots may look forward to getting the chance to fly aircraft of the well-known German Amerikabomber project!
Akizuki: Fire for Effect!
Developed specifically to provide effective anti-air cover for carrier task forces, Akizuki will offer its captains the best anti-air platform available in the destroyer line of the upcoming Japanese naval forces tree, coming to War Thunder with update 1.89!