War Thunder [Development] AH-1Z Viper - A Lasting Legacy

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[Development] AH-1Z Viper - A Lasting Legacy Posted: 07 Sep 2018 05:14 PM PDT The AH-1Z Viper is the most modern version of the twin-engine Cobra, developed as a replacement for older models in the early 2000s. American aviators and helicopter enthusiasts will have the chance to pilot the Viper in War Thunder with the release of update 1.81 "The Valkyries"! Briefly: The latest and most modern member of the AH-1 family of attack helicopters, featuring improved mobility and protection, whilst staying as deadly as ever thanks to its ordnance options. In 1996, the USMC launched the H-1 program in cooperation with the Bell company. The H-1 program was a plan to upgrade and modernize the Navy's existing fleets of AH-1 and UH-1 helicopters, in order to extend their service life and lower future operating costs. This was achieved by developing a new version of each helicopter model respectively. The new AH-1Z Viper, also known as "ZuluCobra", received upgraded avionics, fire control systems, engines and an improved four-blade rotor system, among other improvements. Furthermore, both the new Viper and UH-1Y were designed in a way to use mostly identical parts, achieving the desired reduction in operating costs and ease of maintenance as a result. The AH-1Z Viper conducted its maiden flight in December 2000, with three prototypes being built for testing in 2002. Small-scale production began in 2003 before the Viper was approved for full-scale production in November 2010. The USMC has ordered for 189 Vipers to be delivered to the fleet by 2021, with only a few dozen machines being in service today. Be sure to try out the most modern, and arguably most lethal, modification of the AH-1 ever produced in War Thunder update 1.81 "The Valkyries". Until then, clear skies and good hunting pilots! For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums![forum.warthunder.com]

[Event] Tanker day of Russia Posted: 07 Sep 2018 05:10 PM PDT We are preparing for an important event for the game - update 1.81 "The Valkyries" and to brighten up the waiting we have a special event for you. From 15:00 GMT on the 7th of September till 07:00 GMT on the 10th of September Win 5 times in random battles whilst driving ground vehicles of rank III or higher and get a new 3D decoration - "Intercom headset", or you can purchase this prize with Golden Eagles (till 07:00 on the 10th of September). You can follow your progress by clicking on your nickname → Achievements → Tanker's Day. Features Battle locations: "Port Novorossiysk", "Abandoned factory", "Stalingrad", "El Alamein" and "Advance to the Rhine".  There's a bonus that can be picked up during battle that includes: Artillery — an extremely powerful strike that destroys anything within specific radius but it takes a while before the barrage begins. Available for all vehicle types. Is not available at the end of the battle. Repair kit - repairs all modules and restores all ammo. Med kit — restores the crew. Fire extinguisher - puts out fires, surprisingly.. The leaderboard is disabled for this event. You may participate in vehicles of BRs from 4.7 to 6.7. Your enemies will be matched on a "Battle Rating" basis, same as in random battles.[wiki.warthunder.com] You can only play solo (not as squad). The War Thunder Team

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