🦅Rank IX Aircraft and the F-16C Block 52!

The Ninth Wave major update will expand the newly-added rank IX with the most technologically advanced combat aircraft in the game.

🇺🇸F-16C Block 52: A Jet Fighter for the USA at Rank IX

At a glance:
▪️AESA radar
▪️New AIM-120D ARH missiles
▪️Expanded air-to-surface arsenal with LJDAM family guided bombs
▪️HMD
▪️A new more powerful engine
▪️Very high flight performance

👋Introducing the F-16C Block 52 and Rank IX Aircraft!
Hey everyone! In the Ninth Wave major update, we’ll be introducing some new Rank IX aircraft! This rank will feature the most modern and advanced aircraft, where some will move to it and some new ones will be added. Among these will be the new upgraded top-of-the-line F-16C Fighting Falcon Block 52 US fighter, with new weapons and an advanced radar.

The F-16C Block 52 is the most advanced modification of the Fighting Falcon family. The aircraft is in service with the US and is actively supplied to friendly countries as export. Those who have already mastered the F-16C Block 50 can look forward to many new features, including a new AESA radar, a more powerful engine, and new weapons for both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. Let’s take a closer look at it now!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the F-16C Block 52 with these packs:
🔹F/A-18С Early (US) Pack
🔹US Starter Pack

🐝Me 210: The Hornet Swarm

In the next major update, several variants of the classic and long-awaited Me 210 heavy fighter will be arriving for several nations!

🇩🇪🇭🇺🇮🇹🇯🇵Me 210 A-1 (Germany), Ca-1 and Ca-1 36.M (Italy), V22 (Premium) (Japan) at Rank III

At a glance:
▪️Strong frontal armament
▪️Bomb loadouts (for the A-1, Ca-1 and V22)
▪️Remote-controlled heavy turrets
▪️Poor flight stability

👋Introducing the Me 210s!
The predecessors of the well-known Me 410 will be landing in the game with the release of the next major update! We’re excited to introduce the Me 210, a multirole heavy fighter that was once intended to be one of the Luftwaffe’s primary aircraft.

🌙Good night!

🛍Pre-order: AH-64DJP (AT)

The AH-64DJP (AT) is a special version of the AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopter in service with the Japan Air Self-Defense Forces, with its radar removed and skis equipped for all-terrain landings.

➡️Pre-order – AH-64DJP Pack

🔹AH-64DJP (AT) (Rank VII, Japan)
🔹Premium account for 15 days
🔹2000 Golden Eagles
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique title "Daikyu"
🔹Pre-order bonus: unique decal "Manga helicopter"

🇯🇵AH-64DJP (AT): A Premium Attack Helicopter for Japan at Rank VII

At a glance:
▪️Hellfire missiles and rockets for ground strikes
▪️ATAS anti-air missiles
▪️Thermal vision
▪️Countermeasures

👋Introducing the AH-64DJP (AT)!
Meet the AH-64DJP (AT), a new premium attack helicopter arriving at the top ranks of the Japanese helicopter tree in the Ninth Wave major update! The Apache forms the backbone of several helicopter trees in the game, as it is a highly versatile platform in service with many nations around the world. This special variant will help you speed up your research through the Japanese helicopter tree, so let’s have a look at it!
Helmet-mounted display

🇬🇧Reshuffles to the Great British Ground Vehicle Research Tree

Hey everyone! With the release of the Ninth Wave major update, several armored vehicles in the Great British research tree will be moved. Comparison images of the tree before and after the changes can be seen below. Check it out!

These changes are aimed at improving the research tree structure. Affected vehicles are marked with a special icon in the game.

We’re announcing upcoming changes in advance to give you the opportunity to plan your tech tree research with an understanding of how the tech tree will look in the near future.

🐳Get USS Oklahoma in the Pacific Pearl Event!

Pearl Harbor is home to the largest base and headquarters of the US Pacific Fleet. The battleship USS Oklahoma was one of Pearl Harbor’s defenders and was destroyed in the Japanese attack on December 7th, 1941, without ever seeing action. We’re ready to change that! Participate in the new naval event, earn the USS Oklahoma, and use her incredible firepower in high-ranked battles!

📆From March 12th (11:00 GMT) until March 30th (11:00 GMT), earn mission points in Naval Battles, unlock stages and receive rewards!

🇺🇸USS Oklahoma — An Event Vehicle Battleship for the USA at Rank VI

Commissioned back in 1916, the battleship USS Oklahoma largely defined the concept of the US ocean-going battleship for many years to come. The ship served first in the Atlantic, and from 1930 onward, with the Pacific Fleet. On the fateful day of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the ship sustained nine hits from Japanese torpedo bombers and sank in port in just 20 minutes; further repairs proved too expensive. In the game, she’s a true behemoth. Her thick armor and ten 356 mm main guns make her an incredibly dangerous and resilient opponent at any combat range. This comes at the cost of mobility, so quickly changing positions with Oklahoma is near impossible. The pre-war composition of her anti-aircraft battery also incentivizes commanders to stay close to allies who can provide stronger anti-aircraft cover for the giant ship.

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‼️Fair Play: March 2026

We keep fighting cheaters using your reports and the BattlEye anti-cheat system, and as usual, today we’re sharing a bit of info on bans that we’ve distributed over the past month. If you’d like to help keep War Thunder free from cheating, you can find out how to file a report and how our anti-cheat system works on our Wiki.

🤕Banned accounts

Since our last fair play, we’ve banned 6919 accounts that were found to have violated the rules. Specifically 3.2.3 of the EULA namely in the automation of gameplay (using bots) and cheat software. For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

Additionally, 318 accounts have been banned for a week or longer for intentional teamkilling, ramming and griefing.

📜For complete transparency, we’re publishing the full list of these banned players. This list will be available for two weeks after the publication of this article.

⭐️Recommendations
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We’d also suggest that you turn on 2FA for the email that is linked to your Gaijin account for additional security, as this will protect your account from fraudsters. And remember, don’t use prohibited client modifications and never share your account information with anyone.

🔫AS90: Built to Bombard!

Meet the AS90, a self-propelled howitzer with a 155 mm gun coming to Great Britain’s ground force tree to bolster lineups and bring some fun!

🇬🇧AS90: A Tank Destroyer (self-propelled howitzer) for Great Britain at Rank IV

At a glance:
▪️155 mm L31 howitzer gun
▪️Explosive ammunition (HE, HE-VT)
▪️Excellent rate of fire!

👋Introducing the AS90!
Today we’re talking about the heavily requested AS90 self-propelled howitzer, coming to the game in the next major update. Featuring a large 155 mm artillery gun, quick rate of fire and excellent ammunition choices, the AS90 is set to be a fun addition to British lineups. Let’s dive deeper into what this machine is all about!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the AS90 with these packs
🔹Echoes of Overlord Pack
🔹Pre-order - Vickers GBT155 Pack

🔫Pantsir SM-SV: All-In-One!

Today we’re taking a look at the new headliner of the Soviet/Russian anti-air line, the Pantsir-SM-SV SAM system with increased range!

🚩🇷🇺Pantsir SM-SV: A SAM System (SPAA) for Russia at Rank VIII

At a glance:
▪️New missiles: the very fast 95Ya6M with increased range and up to 48 of the small TKB-1055 short range missiles
▪️Tracked chassis with a fast reverse speed
▪️30 mm autocannons
▪️Smoke grenades
▪️Large size when in combat position

👋Introducing the Pantsir-SM-SV!
In the Ninth Wave major update, the modernized Russian Pantsir-SM-SV SAM will be arriving to the game, becoming an almost universal solution for air defense at practically all distances relevant to the game and against any aerial target. The system is built on a mobile tracked chassis, equipped with an improved radar and new missiles. Let’s have a squiz!

🔼You can kick-start and greatly speed up the research of the Pantsir SM-SV with these packs:
🔹In May 45 Pack
🔹T-80U-E1 Pack