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Meet the “Sky Odyssey” Major Update!

Welcome to Sky Odyssey! This major update introduces a diverse selection of new vehicles, including aircraft and tanks from Greece, the CA-27, the Indian Arjun Mk 1, and the Indonesian Harimau!

Get the F-16XL in the Space Program Event!

The F-16XL is a variant of the F-16 featuring a delta wing, increased fuel capacity, and an expanded number of hardpoints. In 1981, the F-16XL lost the competition to the F-15E Strike Eagle; in 1988, the two prototypes that had been built were transferred to NASA, where they were used during the 1990s for supersonic laminar flow research. Get this unique aircraft, complete with a special camouflage, a loading screen, and themed decals in the Space Program aircraft event!

Battle Pass Season 24: “Do It Yourself” and Its Warbond Shop!

Crews often have to operate in the field. When there’s no fully equipped hangar with tools and specialists nearby, resourcefulness and ingenuity come into play! We’re dedicating Battle Pass Season 24 to the makeshift mechanics and resourceful engineers ready for the boldest improvisations. This season’s vehicle rewards were born from improvisation: the Romanian IAR-81 fighter fitted with a Bf 109G engine, and a Somali modification of the Italian FIAT 6616 armored car, equipped with a 57 mm rocket pod!

The Pro League Major III has Concluded, the Grand Finals Are Coming!

Last weekend marked the conclusion of the WTCS Pro League Major III, the third and last pro major event of the War Thunder Championship Series regular season.

Discounts on Rare Variants of the Mi-24 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!

The maiden flight of the first production model of the Soviet Mi-24 attack helicopter took place on September 19th 1969. Capable of carrying up to eight troops and withstanding small arms fire, it also held the speed record among helicopters for a long time. These qualities ensured its widespread adoption and high demand: over 2,500 Mi-24s were produced, and some remain in service to this day. The Mi-24, known in NATO as the “Hind”, became a symbol of Soviet helicopter engineering.

A Decal, a Discount, & a Rare Vehicle for the US Air Force’s Birthday!

On September 18th 1947, the United States Air Force became a separate branch of the armed forces. Its personnel strength peaked during the Korean War, when it comprised nearly a million people; around 900,000 served during the Vietnam War as well. Today, the U.S. Air Force has approximately 320,000 personnel. It is the most funded air force in the world and possesses the largest fleet of aircraft.

USS Arkansas Returns with a Discount for its Commissioning Anniversary!

The dreadnought USS Arkansas was laid down in January 1910, launched a year later, and commissioned into the U.S. Navy on September 17th 1912. During the Second World War, she provided fire support during the landings in Normandy and Provence, as well as at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

The YP-38 is Available to Purchase at a Discount on the Anniversary of its First Flight!

The YP-38, the second prototype of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter, made its maiden flight on September 17th 1940. A total of 13 YP-38 aircraft were produced; they were used for testing and training. All key innovations and design features of the P-38 were evaluated using this specific prototype.

A Decal & Discounts for Battle of Britain Day!

On September 15th 1940, one of the most important air battles in British history took place, resulting in a strategic victory for Great Britain. By repelling numerous Luftwaffe attacks, Britain prevented Germany from achieving air superiority, putting an end to Operation Sea Lion and preventing the invasion of the island.

HMS Lion: One Last Roar

Say hello to HMS Lion! While Vanguard was Britain’s last true battleship, Lion was planned to be their ultimate final design. While she was never fully built, she was laid down, so we’re happy to welcome her to War Thunder!

MiG-35: The Last MiG

Meet the multi-role MiG-35, which combines the entire combat experience of the legendary MiG design bureau into one formidable aircraft.

Registration Is Now Open for WTCS Challenger League Major III!

The road to the WTCS Challenger League title begins now! With Major III on the horizon, teams are getting ready to battle their way through the Open Qualifiers and secure their place among the best. Open Qualifier I kicks off on September 19th, giving competitors their first opportunity to earn one of four spots in the Playoff stage.

H145M: Angry Dragonfly

Germany’s light multirole helicopter, the H145M, is armed with the SPIKE-ER ATGM and the new FZ275 small guided missiles!

Get the La-11 and Dolgushin’s La-7 at a Discount for S.A. Lavochkin’s Birthday!

Semyon Alekseyevich Lavochkin was born on September 11th 1900; he was a Soviet aircraft designer renowned for the “La” series of aircraft. The most famous among them, the LaGG-3, La-5, and La-7, served many aces of the Second World War well. After the war, Lavochkin headed OKB-301, which, in addition to aircraft, participated in developing missiles for the S-25 “Berkut” surface-to-air missile system. Following Lavochkin’s death in 1960, the design bureau was named after him and gained renown for spacecraft such as the Luna, Venera, Mars, and Vega missions, among others. It remains in operation to this day.

40 New Camouflages Now Available in the WTCS Trophy VI!

Introducing the WTCS Trophy VI, containing 40 unique camouflages in both semi-historical and fictional styles for air and ground vehicles! For this trophy, we’ve continued our trend of covering new and older vehicles across various Battle Ratings, alongside some that have no camouflage options as well.

F-102A Delta Dagger: The “Bear” Hunter

The world’s first production supersonic delta-wing interceptor bursts into the skies of War Thunder!

Monthly Decals for September!

Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by for another monthly decals post. We’re all hard at work on the Sky Odyssey major update at the moment, but we can’t forget to give you another round of decals to collect! We hope you like the set for September, we considered making the requirement for the “Cuddles” decal to defeat players at point blank range, but that would likely get tedious quickly, even though it would be a bit funny!

EMBT: The Eurotank

Today we’re checking out the new EMBT, which combines a Leopard chassis and a Leclerc turret!