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Full War Thunder update
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Extracted changes
- Events
Take command of frontline and strategic aircraft armed with nuclear bombs with yields up to 1.6 megatons and protected by ECM. The situation on the battlefield is constantly changing. Break through enemy defenses, destroy enemy depots and convoys to cut off the front’s supply lines and drastically affect the flow of the operation. Disable airfields and destroy SPGs, MLRS and tactical missile systems which attack the positions of your ground troops from afar and can conduct strikes in the most unexpected and critical places. Suppress anti-aircraft positions, including those of medium and long range systems, using the latest addition to your arsenal — anti-radiation missiles (ARMs), and of course gain air superiority. All without a limit on the number of respawns!
| When: From April 1st until April 13th (11:00 GMT), play Nuclear Thunder, complete stages to get and keep the iconic B-52H and Tu-95M! |
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Participate in the event and complete stages to permanently unlock legendary strategic bombers!
By completing stages, you’ll earn two iconic Cold War strategic bombers: the B-52H and Tu-95M. They’ll be added to your research tree, meaning you’ll be able to use them in regular battles even after the event ends! Although, without the nuclear weapons and ECM capabilities.
| You can earn points in the Nuclear Thunder event by playing as the USA and USSR. The event can be found under Events and Tournaments -> Nuclear Thunder. |
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Rewards
Six stages are available for the USA and the USSR. Every 2 days, you can complete one for each side. To obtain both aircraft, you need to complete five stages for each of the sides!
Each stage for each side will be unlocked for 7700 mission points and will bring a new reward.
| Stages change once every 2 days at 11:00 GMT: April 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th and 11th. |
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USA
Rewards are given when you complete a specific number of stages:
For 1 Stage: one of the decal rewards
For 2 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 3 Stages: one of the decal rewards
For 4 Stages: trophy with a random reward
For 5 Stages: B-52H and 3 random modifications
For 6 Stages: 3 random modifications for B-52H
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B-52H An Event Vehicle Bomber for the USA at Rank VI
At a glance:
The first 8-engine aircraft in the game!
The largest payload in the game, including 18 x 2000 lbs and 51 x 750 lbs bombs
New Mk.117 AIR assault bombs
Thermal imaging
Defensive turret with a 20 mm Vulcan cannon
A large number of countermeasure charges
The largest aircraft in the game
Vehicle History
The B-52H modification was the last production version of the famous Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber to date and the only one remaining in service with the US Air Force to this day.
Development began in January 1959, based on the B-52G version. The main difference were the new engines: the J57 turbojet engines were replaced by more fuel-efficient and powerful TF33-P-1 turbofan engines.
The B-52H’s maiden flight took place in March 1961, and the aircraft entered service with the US Air Force’s Strategic Air Command that same month. A total of 102 aircraft of this modification were built between 1960 and 1962. The last production aircraft was delivered in June 1962.
The B-52H, which has undergone multiple, extensive modernization programs, remains the backbone of US strategic aviation, demonstrating unprecedented longevity in aviation history. They are expected to remain combat-ready until the 2050s,
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