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M1128 Stryker MGS
The M1128 Stryker MGS is an American wheeled AFV, developed in the early 2000’s as a bridge gap between existing heavier and lighter combat vehicles. Soon, the highly anticipated Stryker MGS will make its way to the top ranks of the American ground forces tree, arriving in War Thunder as part of the upcoming “New Power” major update!
The Shooting Range #225
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 8 November 2020
Thunder Show: Air bodyguard
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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  • 6 November 2020
T-90A: Boris the Bullet Dodger
The T-90A was an upgraded T-72B series tank, with significantly improved combat characteristics. You've waited for it for a long time - the new top of the Soviet lineup finally arrives in War Thunder!
USS North Dakota: Dreadnought of the New World
USS North Dakota is the second of two American Delaware-class battleships, built by the US Navy in the late 1900s as a response to the appearance of dreadnought-type battleships. Arriving with the release of the next major update, USS North Dakota will become one of the first American battleships available to captains in War Thunder!
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  • 6 November 2020
Settsu: Serving Through the Ages
Settsu was the second of two Kawachi-class dreadnoughts built for the Imperial Japanese Navy after the Russo-Japanese War of the early 1900’s. Being the first true dreadnought built by Japan, this formidable warship will also soon become the first battleship to arrive in the ranks of the IJN in War Thunder as part of the next major update “New Power”!
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The Meteor family
Recently we made a video on the first ever production jet fighter, the iconic German Me. 262. It’s hard to overstate the importance of that aircraft… but just a few months into its service, it already had a proper rival. In July 1944, the Royal Air Force were already using the Gloster Meteor.
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  • 4 November 2020
Leopard 2A6: Deadlier than ever
The Leopard 2A6 is a further development of the well-known German main battle tank, combining the superb protection of preceding variants with greater firepower. Soon, tankers will get the chance to command the modern Leopard 2A6 as it becomes the new crowning jewel of the German ground forces tree in the “New Power” War Thunder update!
New AI aircraft carriers
With the release of the War Thunder: ‘New Power’ update, we are adding new types of AI aircraft carriers to the game that serve as naval bases for aircraft.
War Thunder Birthday Sale in Gaijin.net Store!
Discounts for bundles and standalone packs!
  • 2 November 2020
SMS Westfalen: Into a New Era
SMS Westfalen was one of the first four German dreadnought-type battleships of the Nassau class, built for the Imperial Navy in the late 1900’s. Soon, seasoned captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take the helm of SMS Westfalen as it arrives to the game as one of the first German battleships with the incoming update “New Power”!
The Shooting Range #224
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  • 1 November 2020
Jump Jets arrive in War Thunder: Meet the Harrier
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier was the world’s first operationally successful ground attack aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. Developed during the 1960’s, several variants of the Harrier are now on course to also become the first V/STOL aircraft available to pilots in War Thunder as they arrive in the game as part of the ‘New Power’ update!
Halloween in War Thunder!
In the night when evil spirits creep out under the moonlight we return again to one proven method of cleansing. Start your M18 and Po-2 engines racing and terrify the forces of evil into oblivion in glorious races!
Thunder Show - Pro-active fire
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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  • 30 October 2020
“The Phantom Menace”
The situation in the sea around Spitsbergen Island is getting hot! Take command of a modern submarine and use all available detection tools to not only counter a hidden threat but also to take the initiative into your own hands. Control torpedoes, hide from enemy sonar, strike with cruise and ballistic missiles!
New hangars
Today we are going to show you the new hangars that will appear in the game with the release of the big War Thunder “New Power” update!
HMS Dreadnought: The Face of a New Generation
HMS Dreadnought was a British battleship from the early 1900’s that revolutionized warship design with its many innovations, setting a standard for a whole generation of warships to come. Soon, this naval legend will be joining the ranks of the British naval tree as one of the first battleships to come to War Thunder as part of the “New Power” major update!