With an unprecedented blend of speed, protection and firepower the iconic T-34 tank was the backbone of the armoured forces of the Red Army in World War II, epitomised by the mid-war Model 1942.

This month we wish to introduce you to a story of a brave fighter ace from Greece who become famous after he successfully attacked an Italian bomber aircraft with the prop of his own fighter aircraft!

While plagued with trouble at first, the Corsair proved to be an excellent naval fighter and fighter-bomber, combining speed, firepower, ruggedness and a large payload. These traits resulted in the Corsair being one of the most potent naval fighters of World War II.

It is small. It is slow. But the Valentine Mk I compensates for both of these things with sturdy all-around armour and its fast-firing accurate gun with good penetration for its tier.

The M26 Pershing, often marked as the first American combat-ready heavy tank, was the product of long and painful development and arrived too late to see any significant action during World War 2. It however proved itself in future conflicts and was the first from the long line of tanks.

The Lavochkin La-5, mount of the leading Allied ace of the war, is a well balanced fighter with no major weaknesses that excels at lower altitude.

In the footless halls of aviation legends Captain Eric “Winkle” Brown soars high for his accomplishments during war and peace are beyond measure and recording in detail the flourishing of aviation in tumultuous times and in pushing the limits of flight in decades after.

80 years ago today, on the 5th of March 1936, the famous British Spitfire fighter took off to its first flight. Let's have a look at this iconic aircraft in our Profile series!

The affectionately known “Jug”, is one of the most popular and Iconic aircraft of the US Inventory. A universally multirole aircraft with a plethora of weapons in its arsenal, the P-47 Thunderbolt has a reputation for durability and all round effectiveness regardless of the role it plays in battle.

One of the most iconic British tanks of the Second World War, the A27M Cruiser Tank Mk VIII Cromwell Mk I was the first of the Cruiser Series to really bring an effective, fast and reliable tank capable of holding its own against the Superior German Panzers of the period.

Fiercely independent and taciturn on the ground, in the air he could command his fighter to do impossible aerobatics as a martial artist could perform astounding feats of acrobatics, Hiroyoshi Nishizawa achieved the bujutsu of aerial combat.

As a direct successor of the T-34-85, both in reality and in the game, the T-44 truly was a pioneering tank construction paving the way for many modern Soviet tanks. In the game, it will provide you with great mobility and good degree of armour protection.

The Hawker Hunter was one of the most anticipated arrivals in the skies in War Thunder and for very good reason. As the pinnacle of British aviation in game it’s one of the most iconic aircraft to come out of the 1950s in an emerging “Cold War” era.

Mounting four .50 caliber machine guns the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was devastating to both air and ground targets earning it the nickname “The Meat Chopper”

Able to carry more than double the bomb load of it's predecssor Boeing B-17, the Superfortress was among the most powerful bombers of its time. In today's vehicle profile, we take a detailed look at this impressive construction. 

A much loved and respected commander of men, Visconti’s life and career would spark controversy nonetheless. When many of his fellow countrymen sided with the allies, Visconti chose to remain loyal to Mussolini which would trigger a great many accusations.

For many players, the PzKpfw II is the first German tank unlocked in the research tree. In this article we'll talk about the Ausf.H version, equipped with a 5cm PaK 38 L/60 anti-tank gun.

Flying at night is inherently dangerous, but in the face of strong defences the benefits can outweigh the risks. Read more about it in the article.