War Thunder Adds Scimitar Mk.2 as British Rank VI Event Light Tank

What changed

Blizzard Wulf's announcement marks the arrival of the Scimitar Mk.2, a new event vehicle for Great Britain in War Thunder, unlockable through the Scimitar Strike event that began on July 23, 2026.

The Mk.2 is a direct evolution of the Scimitar already in the game, with targeted upgrades that shift its role slightly toward survivability without abandoning its reconnaissance identity.

Key differences from the existing Scimitar:

• A new turret and additional composite armor on the sides, offering improved resistance to smaller-caliber guns and, with some luck, early-generation ATGMs
• Slat armor screens added as further protection
• A new engine and automatic transmission with a reversible gearbox, enabling rapid repositioning and retreat
• Top speed of 80 km/h on paved roads, preserving the light tank's mobility despite the added weight

Armament:

• 30 mm cannon firing APDS rounds
• Effective against side armor of most tanks, and frontally capable against many SPAAs and light vehicles
• The three-round clip feed system limits rate of fire — a trade-off carried over from the original Scimitar

The additional armor comes at a weight cost, but the new drivetrain compensates. For players who already know the base Scimitar's playstyle — flanking, objective pressure, target selection discipline — the Mk.2 offers a marginally more forgiving version of that same formula.