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May Sale in the Gaijin Store!
To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we’re temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store! You can also find huge discounts for individual packs.
  • 7 May 2025
The Big May Sale in War Thunder!
It’s time for some sweet deals! Buy vehicles and their modifications, backups, talismans and Premium Account time during the next week with a big discount. In a week, be sure to visit the Gaijin.net store to check out pack discounts as well!
  • 30 April 2025
The FFA P-16 is Now Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Swiss FFA P-16 prototype attack aircraft first took to the skies on April 25th, 1955. A year later, the second prototype broke the sound barrier. Due to one of the test aircraft crashing, the Swiss government canceled the order for the P-16 and today only one example exists, located at the museum in Dübendorf
The BO 105 CB-2 is temporarily available for Golden Eagles! 
The Bo 105 from the German company Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm emerged in the midst of the Cold War and became one of the harbingers of a new era of rotary-wing aircraft that were fast, lightweight, and versatile.
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  • 16 April 2025
The Soviet Spitfire Mk IXc Temporarily Returns for Golden Eagles!
Vasily Matsievich was born on April 13th, 1913. He fought in the Second World War as a squadron commander and shot down 16 enemy aircraft and won another 6 aerial victories as part of a group. For his exemplary performance, he was awarded the title of the Hero of the Soviet Union.
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  • 11 April 2025
Moments of Valor: Philippines
April 9th is traditionally observed in the Philippines as a national memorial day known as Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). This day commemorates the fall of the Bataan Peninsula to Japanese forces in 1942.
Golovachev’s Yak-9M is Temporarily Available for Golden Eagles!
This month’s Pages of History features ace pilot Pavel Golovachev. Having become famous for his aerial ramming over East Prussia, Golovachev left his trusty La-7 in a museum and in the last months of the war switched to a brand-new Yak-9M. He flew it in the skies over Berlin and shot down two Fw 190s in late April 1945.
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  • 4 April 2025
Meet the new War Thunder x Italeri scale models!
Italeri is a company that specializes in producing amazingly detailed scale models of military vehicles: from fighters and helicopters to tanks and ships. We’ve already partnered with Italeri in the past and are thrilled to do so again — it’s time to introduce the new lineup of War Thunder scale models!
Unique pack - "Rawring '20s"!
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties" with this unique pack that combines the grace, monumentality, and dynamism of this era.
  • 1 April 2025
The A6M5 Ko and A6M2 (USA) Temporarily Return for the A6M’s First Flight!
On April 1st 1939, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero made its first flight. This plane became the most widely produced Japanese aircraft during World War II. At the beginning of the war, its incredible maneuverability was unrivaled, and coupled with its powerful armament, ensured Japan achieved many aerial victories.
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  • 31 March 2025
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A Decal and Discounts for the Royal Air Force’s Birthday & the Introduction of the Harrier!
One of the Royal Air Force’s most famous aircraft in the second half of the 20th century was the Hawker Siddeley Harrier jet. It was the first aircraft to enter production that featured vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. It entered service on April 1st 1969 and served until 2006 after several upgraded modification
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A Decal and Discounts for Italian Air Force Day!
On March 28th 1923, the Italian Air Force was founded as a separate unit called Regia Aeronautica. After World War II and the abolition of the monarchy, it was renamed Aeronautica Militare. When the Italian Air Force decided to modernize in the late 20th century, it purchased the Eurofighter Typhoon — these aircraft now make up a significant part of the Aeronautica Militare’s fleet.
The German La-5FN Temporarily Returns to Mark the La-5’s First Flight!
On March 21st 1942, the La-5 — a Soviet plane capable of fighting the Germans on equal terms — took to the skies for the first time. It quickly became one of the main aircraft that defended Soviet skies. In September 1944, Germany captured a fully functional La-5FN and studied it at Rechlin airfield.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a New Decal and Discount!
In the early 5th century, Saint Patrick set out to spread Christianity from Roman Britain, where he was born, to Ireland. Today, he is reserved as the patron saint of Ireland, and festivals and celebrations are held every year on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick.
The M728 CEV for the Anniversary of the US Army Corps of Engineers!
The Corps of Engineers first appeared in the Continental Army in 1775 during the American Revolution. In its modern form, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was officially established on March 16th, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson signed the Military Peace Establishment Act into law. Engineers built bridges and fortifications during the Civil War and World War II, supported the Allied landings in Normandy, and also worked on large-scale civilian projects such as the Hoover Dam and Panama Canal.
Discounts on Hungarian Vehicles for Hungarian Revolution Day!
On March 15th, 1848, an uprising broke out in Pest against the Austrian Empire, which at the time ruled the Kingdom of Hungary. The uprising was bloodless and achieved concessions from the Emperor, who agreed to all of the Hungarian demands, granting them freedom of the press, civil rights and greater autonomy. The anniversary of this event is celebrated to this day as one of Hungary’s main national holidays.
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  • 14 March 2025
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: EC-665 Tigre HAD-E and F-16A Block 10 Netz
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: Type 74 Red Star, Harrier T.10
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!