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MiG-21 PFM
This vehicle will be the exclusive award in the “Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.” event.
Ro.57 Quadriarma
This vehicle will be the exclusive award in the “Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.” event.
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  • 17 December 2020
Sd.Kfz. 251/21: Deadly Triplets
The Sd.Kfz. 251/21 was a late war modification of the renowned German WWII-era halftrack. Tankers in War Thunder will soon have the chance to obtain the Sd.Kfz. 251/21 as it arrives in the German SPAAG branch with the next major update “Hot Tracks!”.
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  • 16 December 2020
The Phantom Family
The F-4 Phantom II jet interceptor and fighter bomber is easily one of the most well-known American aircraft of the Cold War era. The Vietnam War, numerous involvements in the Middle East, Operation Desert Storm… Being the main rival to the ever-present Soviet MiG, the Phantom saw a　LOT of action. But let’s go to the beginning...
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  • 16 December 2020
F-84F Thunderstreak
The F-84F Thunderstreak is a further development of the preceding Thunderjet, introduced in the early 1950’s. Strongly resembling its predecessor, the F-84F offers improved performance to a somewhat familiar airframe and will await all pilots in the upcoming War Thunder “Hot Tracks” Update!
Wiki Review: VL Pyörremyrsky
Pyörremyrsky is a Finnish fighter, inspired by the famous Messerschmitts G series.
  • 16 December 2020
Pola: In It Together
Pola was the last ship of the Zara-class of Italian heavy cruisers to be constructed, intended to serve as the class’ flagship. Soon, this well-known veteran of the Regia Marina will join the ranks of the Italian blue water fleet in War Thunder, docking in player ports with the release of “Hot Tracks”, the next major update!
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  • 15 December 2020
Italian Helicopters
We present to you the Italian research tree for combat helicopters. Today we will tell you about the first three of them.
The Shooting Range #230
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 13 December 2020
Get ZOTAC RTX 3060Ti GPU and Yak-38 packs
Participate in the Instagram giveaway and get ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 3060Ti Twin Edge GPU and Yak-38 premium packs. It's pretty simple!
  • 13 December 2020
Visual effects for ground vehicles
We continue to improve the visuals in War Thunder. In the upcoming update, we are going to introduce new effects for ground vehicles - new muzzle flashes, physically accurate tank tracks, and GPU objects in ground locations.
Thunder Show: Smile for the missile!
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
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  • 11 December 2020
ST-A3: The Fastest Gunslinger in the East
The ST-A3 is a prototype of the Japanese Type 61 medium tank, differing from the production version mainly by possessing an automated gun loading system. Soon, this very unique and much anticipated vehicle is arriving to the Japanese ground forces tree, awaiting all tank commanders in the next major War Thunder update!
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  • 11 December 2020
Blackburn Buccaneer S.2: Banana Jet
The Buccaneer was a British naval jet strike aircraft, developed by the Blackburn company in the late 1950’s as a replacement for the Supermarine Scimitar. Soon, pilots in War Thunder will have the chance to take control of a variant of the well-known Buccaneer as it arrives in player hangars with the release of the next major update!
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Operation W.I.N.T.E.R.
Fully armed for the Festivities! We begin the offensive in the main Christmas operation.
More Twitch Drops!
To celebrate the long-anticipated major update ‘New Power’, we continue to award our Twitch stream viewers with a unique deal and a unique vehicle this week-end!
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  • 10 December 2020
IS-7
In today's video we will talk about a 68-ton, heavily armoured giant designed to become the main soviet heavy tank of the early post WW2 era. Meet the IS-7
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  • 9 December 2020
Heroes of Jutland: HMS Invincible
HMS Invincible was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy in the late 1900’s and represents the first battlecruiser-type warship ever to be built. Soon, captains will have the chance to take command of HMS Invincible as she becomes one of the first warships of her type to arrive in War Thunder as part of the next major update!