War Thunder – Katyusha event

The datamine was legit, and as speculated by many, the BM-13N will be an event-earnable vehicle. And of course we kinda got Gaijined…

 From May 6th 11:00 GMT to May 10th 11:00 GMT  

 From 6th of May use the promo code KATYUSHA and activate it on the website

When you enter the game you will receive Katyusha’s fellow warrior – the BM-8-24 rocket tank for an hour
and a special title “Incinerator

During this time destroy 5 enemies in one battle whilst driving BM-8-24.
You already own the BM-8-24? Then you have an unlimited number of  attempts

 Receive your Katyusha for completing the task!


  • You may activate the code once every 24 hours (between 11:00 GMT and 11:00 GMT on the following day). You will be able to activate the code a total of 4 times.
  • The BM-8-24 as well as other vehicles from the Allies will be available at a 30% discount during the whole event!
  • Attention! Only players, who have reached rank 3 in any nation may participate
  • Special conditions may be changed!

A terrifying howl, the smoke trails of dozens of rockets and an ocean of fire in which enemy troops and fortifications drown. This became one of the most vivid symbols of WW2. German troops nicknamed the BM-13 rocket launcher “Stalin’s organ”, while the Red Army affectionately named it Katyusha. In honour of the 72nd anniversary of victory in the WW2, we are proud to present the legendary Katyusha in War Thunder!

In our game, the BM-13N Katyusha is a collectible vehicle at rank II in the Soviet ground vehicle tech tree. Because it was possible to hit targets at distances of several hundred meters even with a fully lowered frame with launchers for 16 rockets, the player must fight at very long ranges. In addition, the vehicle has its specifics – only two crew members fit into the Studebaker cabin. So the correct tactic whilst driving a Katyusha is to engage the enemy from a long range using cover – the powerful rockets will do the rest. All the remaining rocket loading is done from outside the vehicle. In short, playing on the Katyusha in War Thunder battles isn’t easy, but this wonderful machine will be a true jewel in the hangar of any collector!