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MiG-21F-13: The Silver Swallow
Coming as part of update 1.91 "Night Vision", pilots will soon have the chance to take to the skies in War Thunder behind the controls of none other than the legendary MiG-21F-13!
New locations in the update 1.91
We are pleased to present you with three new locations from the upcoming War Thunder update 1.91!
Admiral Hipper: Commanding the High Seas
Admiral Hipper is the lead ship of her class of three heavy cruisers, built for the Kriegsmarine during the mid 1930s. After having seen extensive use during WWII, Admiral Hipper is now ready to make an appearance in War Thunder too, becoming the first German heavy cruiser, soon available to all captains with update 1.91!
SIDAM 25 Mistral: Blowing Away the Competition
During the mid 1990s, the Italian military started a modernization program for the SIDAM 25 SPAA. Coming soon, the new SIDAM 25 Mistral will become the first SAM-equipped SPAA available to Italian tankers in War Thunder!
Supermarine Swift: Banking on Success
The Supermarine Swift is a British jet fighter, developed in the early 1950s. In update 1.91, War Thunder pilots may look forward to the introduction of two modifications of the Swift, along with its final variant equipped with air-to-air missiles!
Reggiane Re.2005: The Winged Archer
The Re.2005 is a late war Italian fighter design, highly praised for its excellent performance and often considered as one of the best axis fighters of WWII. Re.2005 Sagittario will soon become available to all pilots in War Thunder with the release of the upcoming update 1.91!
Eurocopter Tiger: Pouncing on the Prey
The Eurocopter Tiger is a modern day attack helicopter, which came to being through a joint Franco-German development project, starting back in the mid 1980s. Soon available in update 1.91 and will be among the first rank VII helicopters coming to War Thunder!
Night Vision Devices and Thermal Sights
In War Thunder update 1.91 we’re going to add night vision devices and thermal sights for ground vehicles and helicopters. Read more about this technology for the game in our devblog.
Object 685: Return of the River Mosquito
The Object 685 is a Soviet prototype amphibious light tank, developed in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s as a replacement for the obsolete PT-76. Despite it not being ordered into production, tankers in War Thunder may look forward to the highly interesting Object 685 coming to the game as part of the upcoming update 1.91!
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”!