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Shining Sword!May 7, 2025 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/b-mk-3_684x243.png Pilots! From May 8 through June 8, a chain of 25 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft—Avro Lancaster B Mk. III—and other valuable rewards! General information The Shining Sword event will run from May 8 to June 8. The event will be divided into four stages, with each stage containing two identical phases that will require you to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Invasion, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC. Note: daily missions can be completed only in the Conquest mode. Missions During each phase, you will have to complete: Three personal missions for each aircraft type. For completing them, you'll earn gold and our special supply crates. One global mission for all players. Completing this mission will double the number of supply crates you've earned for completing personal missions. The progress of personal and global missions is reset after the completion of each phase. Supply crates will double only for those players who made at least a miminum contribution to the global mission's progress. Stage I: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage1_sword.png Phase 1: From May 8, 15:00 UTC to May 9, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 10, 15:00 UTC to May 11, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Bomber Escort Stage II: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage2_sword.png Phase 1: From May 15, 15:00 UTC to May 16, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 17, 15:00 UTC to May 18, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Invasion Stage III: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage3_sword.png Phase 1: From May 22, 15:00 UTC to May 23, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 24, 15:00 UTC to May 25, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Conquest Stage IV: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage4_hog.png Phase 1: From May 29, 15:00 UTC to May 30, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 31, 15:00 UTC to June 1, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Attrition Supply Crate Rewards Premium aircraft Operation order to obtain the brand-new Avro Lancaster British Tier VI bomber Stock Experimental equipment (periods I-III) Gold Days of Premium Account Equipment (Improved, Advanced, Ultimate; periods II-III) Pilots and gunners with free skill points Hangar slots Free XP Consumables (period II-III) Materials You can purchase two supply crates per day. One supply crate costs 1,000 gold. Operation orders can be completed at any time until the event is over. Please note that the operation orders cannot be reactivated after June 6 at 11:20 UTC. All the unopened event supply crates will be converted to Unique Supply Crates on June 6 at 11:20 UTC. Get Airborne!Update 2.1.33May 6, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On May 7, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.33 New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.33 will introduce a brand-new reward aircraft—Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, the American Tier VII multirole fighter. Designed after the Battle of Midway, this fighter's primary improvements over its predecessor and "big brother", the F6F Hellcat, were an increased rate of climb and better maneuverability. The Bearcat was powered by the same Pratt & Whitney R-2800, the most powerful American piston engine at the time, yet significantly smaller and lighter. As a result, it best functioned as an interceptor, capable of a quick takeoff, climb to altitude, and engagement. With the first production aircraft delivered to the Navy in 1945, the Bearcat didn't see combat in World War II. However, it did serve as the primary fighter for the US Navy and Marines until it was finally surpassed by the early jet-powered fighters—the Grumman F9F Panthers, in particular. The late-model Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat is an American Tier VII multirole fighter that boasts significantly better maneuverability and rate of climb than its counterparts from the Corsair family. A small frame makes this aircraft harder to hit, while its four 20-mm autocannons are more than enough to fight back enemies in the sky. And with a variable outboard armament, offering a choice between a 1,000-pound bomb or a rack of HVAR rockets, this aircraft does pack a punch! To earn the Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, you'll need to participate in an upcoming event. New Event https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/684-112_02_10_01.jpg Various graphical assets for the upcoming event were added. New Supply Crate https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/supply_crates_112.png A new supply crate was added that will become available during the upcoming game event. New Achievement https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg A new achievement was added that can be earned during the upcoming event. New Emblems https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/midway_112.png New emblems dedicated to Victory in Europe Day, the Battle of Midway, and Independence Day in the USA will become available during the in-game events on the corresponding dates. Bug Fixes and Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Several localization issues were fixed, including an incorrect description of the unique skill for Vasiliy Pavlov.Flying Samurai: Start Your Engines!Apr 16, 2025 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/sugiyama_684x243.png Pilots! From April 14 at 11:20 UTC to May 5 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 20 missions awaits you. Complete them to receive Toshiaki Sugiyama, a unique Japanese pilot trained for the Kawasaki Ki-102, and other valuable rewards! More about pilot skills: Avatar Name Nation Specialization Number of skill points https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilot_ja_sugiyama.png Toshiaki Sugiyama https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/jp.png Japan Trained for the Kawasaki Ki-102 5 skill points (2 unique + 3 free) Unique skills https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilotmasterjp.png Ki-102 Master +5% accuracy of forward-firing offensive armament +5% burst length +10% engine cooldown rate +40% effect of equipment on aircraft HP and resistance to critical damage Only for the Kawasaki Ki-102 This skill replaces the standard Protection Expert skill and includes all of its bonuses https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/over_fire.png Overwhelming Fire +5% guns' damage +5% chance of critical damage This skill replaces the standard Eagle-Eyed skill Note: You may skip marathon missions by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop. Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event. Find out the complete list of missions and rewards here. Get airborne!Update 2.1.32.1Apr 15, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On April 16, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.32.1 Balance changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Pre-release updates have been made to the Avro Lancaster B Mk. III in preparation for the upcoming event. Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Changed the pricing for the ammunition and consumables for Periods I and II: instead of having permanent discounts, their prices will now be fixed at the same value as before. The Subjugator achievement was renamed in Polish and German to avoid confusion with the Conqueror achievement. Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse: Start Your Engines!Mar 12, 2025 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/me-410-b2_684x243.png Pilots! From March 13 at 11:20 UTC to April 10 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 25 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the German Messerschmitt Me 410 B-2 Hornisse Tier VI heavy fighter—and other valuable rewards! This modification of the venerable Messerschmitt Me 410 was one of the most iconic, sporting an enormous 50-millimeter Rheinmetall BK-5 autocannon in the nose, assisted by two hull-mounted 30-mm autocannons and four rockets. This loadout will allow the Me 410 B-2 to take out most enemies in one fell swoop, but it requires significant gunnery skill. Using its immense firepower successfully will call for carefully planned approaches on targets but will be highly rewarding when executed properly. Note: You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop. Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event. You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal! Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event! Update 2.1.32Mar 11, 2025 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On March 12, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.32. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.32 will introduce a brand-new reward aircraft—Avro Lancaster B Mk. III, the British Tier VI bomber. The Avro Lancaster heavy bomber was a legendary Allied aircraft in the European theater of World War II, responsible for numerous iconic operations and audacious raids against German industry. Lancasters helped sink battleship Tirpitz in the fjords of Norway and gained eternal glory in Operation Chastise, when 19 of these specially modified warbirds from the Royal Air Force's Number 617 Squadron sneaked into the Ruhr Valley and successfully damaged several river dams in the region. The Lancaster B Mk. III in World of Warplanes is a British Tier VI bomber that brings immense demolishing power to the battlefield. Slow and lumbering, this flying giant won't be the first to reach the enemy base, but when it does, it will unleash its fifteen 500 lb (227 kg) bombs in volleys that can turn even the strongest opponents into rubble. Though lacking in speed, this aircraft is in no way defenseless. Its four defensive turrets cover all directions, with twin-mounted Browning Mk II machine guns on the nose, dorsal, and ventral turrets, along with four more on the rear turret. To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Unique Pilots https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilots_112.png Two new unique pilots were added for the P-38J Lightning and Kawasaki Ki-102. More details on their skills and how they can be earned will be revealed at a later date. New Achievement https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg An achievement has been added that can be earned in an upcoming event. New Paint Schemes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/camo_684x112.png New paint schemes were added for the following aircraft: Tupolev Tu-1 Myasishchev RB-17 Ago Ao 192 Kurier Messerschmitt Me 265 Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe Messerschmitt Me P.1101 Messerschmitt Me 262 HG III North American P-82B Twin Mustang—two different paint schemes P-80A Shooting Star Consolidated B-32 Dominator Boeing B-29C Superfortress XF-90 Bristol Blenheim F De Havilland DH.100 Vampire F.1 They have the following characteristics: Concealment: +20% Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10% Resistance to damage from gunners: +5% Aircraft XP: +8% These paint schemes will become available in future Premium Shop offers and as rewards during events. New Emblem https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/france_112.png During an upcoming game event, you can earn a new emblem commemorating the events that led to the formation of the Free French Air Force. Bug Fixes and Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3...Wargaming Publisher WeekendFeb 20, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsHey folks, Guess what? It’s THAT time of the year! Here's your to-do list from February 20 through 24: Check the dedicated page for the Wargaming Publisher Weekend sale. Grab free items here. Watch the broadcast to get unique Steam stickers. Get fully charged with exclusive cross-product bundles and other time-limited DLCs. Enjoy other discounts on all Wargaming titles. If you're new to Wargaming games, this is a golden opportunity to snag awesome boosts for any game you're keen to play. For those already in the know, there are fresh additions to your collections and extra loot from in-game missions. Good luck!Holiday ManeuversDec 17, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/holiday_maneuvers_2025_684x243.png December is here, so it's time to decorate a tree, turn on the fairy lights, and, of course, accept some gifts. Immerse yourself in the holiday bustle with the new Operation Holiday Maneuvers event! Join the jolly winter marathon and collect candy to get Premium aircraft, days of Premium Account, gold, and much more as a reward! The holiday event will run from December 18 (08:00 UTC) till January 15 (08:00 UTC). Complete daily missions and get the most out of each battle to collect a whole load of candy. Advancing along the marathon route depends directly on the amount of candy you have. Every candy piece you earn moves you closer to the coveted reward! You can get candy by participating in battles and completing daily missions: Easy daily mission – 3 pieces of candy Average daily mission – 6 pieces of candy Difficult daily mission – 9 pieces of candy Over 8,000 personal points earned in a single complete battle will grant you +1 candy Certificates within the Holiday Maneuvers event will be available for purchase in the Premium Shop from 13:00 UTC on December 18. If there is candy left after getting all the rewards, it will be converted into Free XP at a rate of 100 Free XP points for 1 piece of candy. Holiday gifts https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2019684x243.jpg Premium aircraft: Kochyerigin BSh-1 Hawker Hurricane Mk. Ia XFL-1 Airabonita A new Premium aircraft – Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster, the American TIer VIII bomber Decoration set (paint scheme, nose art, emblem) for the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster Festive consumables Harpy Supply Crates, Steel Supply Crates, Unique Supply Crates, and Standard Supply Crates Tokens Slots in the Hangar Bunks in the Barracks Days of Premium Account Free XP Gold Credits Materials Experimental equipment Pilots with free skill points Consumables Ammunition Boosters Special gifts While opening the winter event gifts, you can come across very unusual prizes. There are festive totems among them too. Decorate the Hangar and get unique bonuses (+10%): the Sign of Vulture will boost credits earning in each battle, the Sign of Raven will allow you to get more crew experience, the Sign of Hawk will increase the amount of Free XP per battle, and the Sign of Owl will bring additional battle experience! And there's even more! Special holiday achievements will help you keep warm memories about this winter. Holiday achievements Candy Raid https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/signsny25candy.png Receive your first piece of candy during the holiday event. Collector https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/signsny25collector.png Collect all four festive totems in the Hangar. Weightlifter https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/signspremiumaircraftmissionmixmaster.png Сomplete the winter marathon progression and receive the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster. Don’t have time to earn candy, but want all the gifts at once? Drop by the Premium Shop and ...Update 2.1.31Dec 17, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On December 18, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.31. New Supply Crate https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2025_supply_crate_112.png A new Holiday Supply Crate will become available exclusively for the upcoming winter event. These supply crates contain gold and days of Premium account, Premium aircraft, valuable equipment, consumables, and materials. They are also guaranteed to drop rare and valuable items upon opening the 25th, 50th, 75th, and 100th supply crates. Festive Hangar https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2024_banner_112.png We've decorated the Airbase Hangar for the upcoming winter season. This design will be enabled for all players at the start of the Holiday Maneuvers event. New Achievements https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg Three new achievements can be earned during the upcoming winter event. New Emblem https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/winter_holidays_112.png A new festive emblem will be available to earn during the Holiday Maneuvers event. Bug Fixes and Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png We identified and fixed the underlying issue that could prevent several aircraft from switching to the Specialist configuration. This issue should not occur in the future. We urge any players affected by this issue to contact Support so their aircraft can be fixed. The Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 and the Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia will no longer be among the discounted aircraft during regular discount events. These aircraft are dedicated to the annual commemoration of the Battle of Dunkirk and can only be obtained during this time. The bombs carried by the Mitsubishi J4M Senden will have the same damage parameters in Specialist and Stock configurations. Operation SerpegattoNov 12, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/sm91_684x243.png Pilots! From November 14 through December 15, join the event to get a brand-new heavy fighter, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.91! General information The Operation Serpegatto event will run from November 14 through December 15. The event will be divided into four stages—each stage contains two identical phases, where you'll have to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC. Note: daily missions can be completed only in the Conquest mode. Missions During each phase, you will have to complete: Three personal missions for each aircraft type. For completing them, you'll earn gold and our special supply crates. One global mission for all players. Completing this mission will double the number of supply crates you've earned for completing personal missions. The progress of personal and global missions is reset after the completion of each phase. Supply crates will double only for those players who made at least a miminum contribution to the global mission's progress. Stage I: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage4_hog.png Phase 1: From November 14, 15:00 UTC to November 15, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From November 16, 15:00 UTC to November 17, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Attrition Stage II: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage1_hog.png Phase 1: From November 21, 15:00 UTC to November 22, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From November 23, 15:00 UTC to November 24, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Bomber Escort Stage III: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/posters_march-event_stages-2.jpg Phase 1: From November 28, 15:00 UTC to November 29, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From November 30, 15:00 UTC to December 01, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Conquest Stage IV: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage4_hog.png Phase 1: From December 05, 15:00 UTC to December 06, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From December 07, 15:00 UTC to December 08, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Attrition Supply Crate Rewards Premium aircraft Operation order to obtain the brand-new Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 Italian Tier VII heavy fighter Stock Experimental equipment (periods I-III) Gold Days of Premium Account Equipment (Improved, Advanced, Ultimate; periods II-III) Pilots and gunners with free skill points Hangar slots Free XP Consumables (period II-III) Materials You can purchase two supply crates per day. One supply crate costs 1,000 gold. Operation orders November be completed at any time until the event is over. Please note that the operation orders cannot be reactivated after December 13 at 11:20 CEST (UTC+2). All the unopened event supply crates will be converted to Unique Supply Crates on December 13 at 11:20 UTC. Get Airborne!Update 2.1.30Nov 12, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On November 13, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.30. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.30 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the American Tier VIII bomber Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster. The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster was an independent proposal by the manufacturer to design a long-range heavy bomber with a range similar to the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This was achieved by placing two engines inside the fuselage and installing a pair of contra-rotating propellers in the tail in a pusher configuration. This design drastically reduced aerodynamic drag, which resulted in high speed, good altitude performance, and extended operational range. Two prototypes of the XB-42 were built and tested extensively, but the advent of the jet era caused the USAAF to put the project aside. In World of Warplanes, the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster is a Tier VIII bomber with good speed and altitude characteristics, carrying a large bomb load of twelve 500-pound bombs, released in three salvos. Its reasonably quick bomb reload time allows the XB-42 to engage in tactical bombing, traversing between targets and arriving at them with a full rack. A good rate of climb and a high operational ceiling offer safety from most hunters. All this provides for a more dynamic and engaged bomber gameplay than most players are used to. To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Event https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/ny2024_banner_112.png Added various graphical assets for the upcoming game event. New Supply Crate https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/supply_crates_112.png Added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event. New Achievement https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg Added a new achievement that can be earned during the upcoming event. New Emblem https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/wowp_birthday_11_684x112.png Added a new emblem dedicated to the 11th anniversary of World of Warplanes. Bug Fixes and Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Fixed a visual issue with the direction of propeller rotation on the Mitsubishi G4M2. Fixed some localization errors. Fixed an issue that caused mission descriptions to display incorrectly when a player had no suitable aircraft to complete the mission. Fixed an issue with reward listings in mission descriptions that caused only one achievement to be shown. Fixed UI issues that occurred when researching and purchasing the Specialist configuration. Emma Vogel: Soaring EagleOct 15, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/vogel_684x243.png Pilots! From October 14 at 11:20 UTC to November 4 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 20 missions awaits you. Complete them to receive Emma Vogel, a unique German pilot trained for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D, and other valuable rewards! More about pilot skills: Avatar Name Nation Specialization Number of skill points https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilot_de_vogel.png Emma Vogel https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/de_1.png Germany Trained for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D 5 skill points (2 unique + 3 free) Unique skills https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/pilotmasterde.png Fw 190 D Master +10% boost duration +10% range of forward-firing offensive armament +40% effect of equipment on aircraft HP and resistance to critical damage Only for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D This skill replaces the standard Protection Expert skill and includes all of its bonuses https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/highaltmaneuvering.png High-Altitude Maneuvering +10% acceleration in a dive +10% controllability in a dive +5% maneuverability in pitch -5% stall speed This skill replaces the standard Eagle-Eyed skill Note: You may skip marathon missions by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop. Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event. Find out the complete list of missions and rewards here. Get airborne!Update 2.1.29Sep 10, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On September 11, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.29. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.29 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Italian Tier VII heavy fighter Savoia-Marchetti SM.91. Designed in 1942 for the Regia Aeronautica Italiana, this heavy fighter was one of the most advanced at the time. It featured an all-metal fuselage and wings that provided maximum rigidity for better performance. The aircraft was powered by two ubiquitous Daimler-Benz DB 605 engines (produced by Fiat under license). The main strength of its design was the armament: the SM.91 boasted five 20 mm MG 151/20 autocannons, three mounted in the nose cowling and two more—near the wing roots. The aircraft's defensive capability was provided by a small turret with another MG 151. Two prototypes were produced and undergoing testing until they were passed into German possession in 1943 and eventually lost. In World of Warplanes, Savoia-Marchetti SM.91 is a Tier VII Italian heavy fighter (belonging to the European meta-nation). The SM.91 is not the fastest or most maneuverable of its peers, but it has great altitude characteristics. The autocannon battery combines a good rate of fire and solid damage, is relatively easy to aim, and provides a convenient firing pattern between accurate nose-mounted cannons and the wider firing line of the wing-mounted ones. Overall, this makes it an excellent warplane for boom-and-zoom tactics and strafing runs. The SM.91 also carries a small bomb load that can be employed for pinpoint strikes on AA positions or smaller ground targets. To earn this aircraft, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Unique Pilot https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/fw190d_112.png Meet Emma Vogel, a new unique German pilot for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D! More details about her skills will be revealed later. New Paint Schemes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/camo_684x112.png New paint schemes were added for the following aircraft: Lavochkin La-15 Myasishchev RB-17 Saab J 21RB Shenyang JL-1A-37 Tupolev Tu-10 They have the following characteristics: Concealment: +20% Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10% Resistance to damage from gunners: +5% Aircraft XP: +8% New Achievements https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg New achievements have been added. They can be earned during the upcoming events. From this point forward, every player who completes our long-term game events will receive the Marathon Runner achievement. This is a series achievement—every subsequent completion of a new event will be added to the counter on achievement's icon in the player profile. It is not retroactive and will not cover any previously completed events. New Emblems https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont...Wind of Fuji: Start Your Engines!Aug 1, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/g4m2-6_684x243.png Pilots! From August 2 at 11:20 UTC to August 30 at 11:20 UTC, a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the Japanese Tier VII bomber Mitsubishi G4M2 Model 24—and other valuable rewards! A staple of the Imperial Japanese Navy's bomber operations, this was one of the most effective and widely used medium bombers of World War II. Virtually every battle in the Pacific saw participation from the G4M, which the U.S. pilots and soldiers had nicknamed Betty. The first models also carried more sinister nicknames from Japanese pilots, who called them the G4M Hamaki (cigar), and American counterparts, who referred to them as the Flying Lighter—both denoting their propensity to easily catch fire. The G4M2 model was improved significantly in terms of aircraft and crew survivability, including self-sealing fuel tanks, armor panels in crew compartments, and much stronger defensive armament. Mitsubishi G4M2 in World of Warplanes is a slow but rather durable bomber with heavy defensive armament, including two 20 mm autocannons that cover the upper and aft hemispheres. The G4M2's bomb load consists of four 250 kg bombs with a relatively quick reload period, so it doesn't need to disengage from its main activity for long periods of time. Note: You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop. Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event. You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal! Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event! Wings of Liberty: Start Your Engines!Jul 3, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/xf4u-6_684x243.png Pilots! From July 4 at 13:20 CEST to August 1 at 13:20 CEST (UTC+2), a chain of 30 missions awaits you. For their completion, you'll receive a new aircraft— the American Tier VII multirole fighter Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair—and other valuable rewards! This modification is based on the regular late-model Corsair, but packs even more punch! The XF4U-6, also known as XAU-1, was adapted to serve as a ground attack and close air support aircraft during the Korean War. Its four 20 mm cannons pose a serious threat to both aerial and ground targets, while a whole battery consisting of ten rockets will easily deliver a killing blow. Note: You may skip missions of the marathon by purchasing certificates in the Premium Shop. Only Tier IV–X aircraft can take part in the event. You can find more details about the chain of missions on our official portal! Keep completing marathon missions on your favorite warbirds to grab all the event's rewards! Don't have time to complete all the missions? Just visit the Premium Shop and purchase certificates to speed up the completion of the in-game event! Update 2.1.28Jun 26, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On June 26, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.28. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.28 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the Japanese Tier VII bomber Mitsubishi G4M2. A staple of the Imperial Japanese Navy's bomber operations, this was one of the most effective and widely used medium bombers of World War II. Virtually every battle in the Pacific saw participation from the G4M, which the U.S. pilots and soldiers had nicknamed Betty. The first models also carried more sinister nicknames from Japanese pilots, who called them the G4M Hamaki (cigar), and American counterparts, who referred to them as the Flying Lighter—both denoting their propensity to easily catch fire. The G4M2 model was improved significantly in terms of aircraft and crew survivability, including self-sealing fuel tanks, armor panels in crew compartments, and much stronger defensive armament. Mitsubishi G4M2 in World of Warplanes is a slow but rather durable bomber with heavy defensive armament, including two 20 mm autocannons that cover the upper and aft hemispheres. The G4M2's bomb load consists of four 250 kg bombs with a relatively quick reload period, so it doesn't need to disengage from its main activity for long periods of time. To earn it, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Paint Scheme https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/camo_684x112.png Added a new paint scheme for the North American P-82B Twin Mustang. It has the following characteristics: Concealment: +20% Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10% Resistance to damage from gunners: +5% Aircraft XP: +8% New Achievements https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg New achievements were added that can be earned during the upcoming events. New Emblems https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/wg_birthday_112.png We added new emblems for the Wargaming's 2024 anniversary and the upcoming major game event. You will have an opportunity to earn them in future game events. Bug Fixes and Other Changes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png The turret gun model of the Junkers Ju 87 D-5 Stuka has been remade and is now historically accurate. The Supply Crate has been renamed to Common Supply Crate to minimize confusion when referring to supply crates in general. UI issues that caused the Specialist tab to behave erratically have been fixed. Aircraft icons have been returned to the Free XP conversion menu. Multiple other UI fixes and improvements have been made. Gathering StormMay 7, 2024 - Community Announcementshttps://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/mkv_684x243.png Pilots! From May 9 to June 9, join the event and get a brand-new fighter, the Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV)! General information The Gathering Storm event will last from May 9 to June 9. The event will be divided into four stages—each stage will contain two identical phases, during which you will have to fight in several battle modes: Bomber Escort, Conquest, and Attrition. Only aircraft of Tiers IV-X can take part in the event. First phase of each stage: from Thursday 15:00 UTC till Friday 21:00 UTC. Second phase of each stage: from Saturday 15:00 UTC till Sunday 21:00 UTC. Note: daily missions can be completed only in the Conquest mode. Missions During each phase, you will have to complete: Three personal missions for each aircraft type. For completing them, you'll earn gold and our special supply crates. One global mission for all players. Completing this mission will double the number of supply crates you've earned for completing personal missions. The progress of personal and global missions is reset after the completion of each phase. Supply crates will double only for those players who made at least a miminum contribution to the global mission's progress. Stage I: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage1_hog.png Phase 1: From May 9, 15:00 UTC to May 10, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 11, 15:00 UTC to May 12, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Bomber Escort Stage II: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/posters_march-event_stages-2.jpg Phase 1: From May 16, 15:00 UTC to May 17, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 18, 15:00 UTC to May 19, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Conquest Stage III: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage4_hog.png Phase 1: From May 23, 15:00 UTC to May 24, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From May 25, 15:00 UTC to May 26, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Attrition Stage IV: https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/stage1_hog.png Phase 1: From May 30, 15:00 UTC to May 31, 21:00 UTC. Phase 2: From June 1, 15:00 UTC to June 2, 21:00 UTC. Battle mode: Bomber Escort Supply Crate Rewards Premium aircraft Operation order to obtain the brand-new Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV) British Tier VIII fighter Stock Experimental equipment (periods I-III) Gold Days of Premium Account Equipment (Improved, Advanced, Ultimate; periods II-III) Pilots and gunners with free skill points Hangar slots Free XP Consumables (period II-III) Materials You can purchase two supply crates per day. One supply crate costs 1,000 gold. Operation orders may be completed at any time until the event is over. Please note that the operation orders cannot be reactivated after June 7 at 11:20 CEST (UTC+2). All the unopened event supply crates will be converted to Unique Supply Crates on June 7 at 11:20 UTC.Update 2.1.27May 1, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On May 2, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.27. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.27 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the American Tier VII multirole fighter Chance-Vought XF4U-6 Corsair. This modification is based on the regular late-model Corsair but packs even more punch! The XF4U-6, also known as XAU-1, was adapted to serve as a ground attack and close air support aircraft during the Korean War. Its four 20 mm cannons pose a serious threat to both aerial and ground targets, while a whole battery consisting of ten rockets will easily deliver a killing blow. To earn it, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Event https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/684-112_02_10_01.jpg Various graphical assets for the upcoming game event were added. New Supply Crate https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/supply_crates_112.png We added a new supply crate that will become available during the upcoming game event. New Unique Pilot https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/thunderbolt_p_47n_112.png Added a new unique pilot for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt. More details on his skills and how he can be earned will be revealed at a later date. New Paint Scheme https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/camo_684x112.png Added a new paint scheme for the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt. It has the following characteristics: Concealment: +20% Resistance to damage from AA guns: +10% Resistance to damage from gunners: +5% Aircraft XP: +8% New Achievement https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg A new achievement was added for the upcoming event. New Emblems https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/overlord_112.png New emblems dedicated to Victory in Europe Day 2024, this year's anniversary of Operation Overlord (D-Day), and the U.S. Independence Day were added. You will have an opportunity to earn them in future game events. Bug Fixes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png Experimental Light-Weight Power Units (Periods I and III) have been configured. Names of several aircraft modules in Specialist configuration have been corrected. Several issues with the Hangar interface have been resolved. Update 2.1.26Mar 19, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/25bcee0bf794ad45c9afa5d21d5de6cdcd517716.jpg Pilots! On March 20, from 08:00 to 12:00 UTC, the servers will undergo maintenance to deploy Update 2.1.26. New Aircraft https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/releasewipe/prize_premium_plane_684x112.jpg Update 2.1.26 introduces a brand-new reward aircraft–the British Tier VIII multirole fighter Hawker Tempest Mk. V (PV). This heavily armed modification of the famous British multirole fighter was developed in the later stages of World War II. The aircraft boasts two huge underwing 47 mm Vickers autocannons that can easily shred ground targets or punch enemy aircraft out of the sky. To earn it, you'll need to participate in an upcoming game event. New Achievement https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/imagesforarticles/release11/achievs-112.jpg A new achievement was added for the upcoming event. Matchmaker Improvements https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/resolved_112.png We "taught" the matchmaker to see the difference between attack aircraft and bombers when assembling teams in the pre-battle queue. As a result, you'll have fewer situations when one team is much more capable of destroying ground targets and capturing territories. We'll continue to improve the matchmaker to give you the best experience possible. Bug Fixes https://worldofwarplanes.eu/dcont/fb/image/remont_109_3.png We made it clearer what active missions are available to you depending on the aircraft you have. Enhancement prices for Experimental Reinforced Bolt Carriers (Periods II and III) are now correct. A few localization issues were fixed. Exclusive Giveaway: Wargaming Publisher Weekend Edition!Feb 15, 2024 - Community Announcements{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/33592511/e9e89434dd72d03b29b8206af5f7432fc7350b4d.png Pilots! Prepare to soar into the skies, dash through battlefields, and churn the seas with the exclusive offers and discounts of Wargaming Publishing Weekend! To make this event even more exciting, we're hosting an exclusive giveaway where you can receive a hefty supply of consumables to make your aerial battles even more exciting! And if you're lucky, you may be one of five who will receive a Steel Supply Crate! Participating is easy—simply share in the comments which aircraft from World of Warplanes arsenal is your favorite! How to participate: Click here. Click the Rate Up button. Share in the comments which aircraft is your favorite in World of Warplanes. That's it! Complete these steps, and you will receive your rewards a few days after the giveaway ends on February 18. In addition, five comments will be picked at random from the pool of participating unique users (only one comment per user will be taken into consideration), and their authors will win a Grand Prize! NOTE:Any comments that break the discussion rules may be deleted or excluded. The Prize Emergency Medical Kit — x5 for Periods I, II, and III Fire Extinguishing System — x5 for Periods I, II, and III Emergency Engine Cooling — x5 for Periods I, II, and III Backup Pneumatic Assist — x5 for Periods I, II, and III The Grand Prize: Steel Supply Chest We wish you good luck and clear skies! UPDATE: The giveaway is over, and all the participants have received their rewards. The lucky winners of the Steel Supply Crate are: Reitousair, Kalamaba, soofar123, joker, Musterkrill! Congratulations, and see you next time!
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