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Meet update 1.91 “Night Vision"!
Night Vision and Thermal Sight devices, Chinese air and ground forces, a map rotation filter, new sound engine, three new locations, new ground vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels and aircraft - including the Phantom II and MiG-21, plus numerous fixes and updates for existing machines and game mechanics. This, and much more awaits you in update 1.91 "Night Vision"!
F-4C Phantom II / War Thunder 1.91 teaser
The F-4 Phantom II is a well-known American all-weather supersonic jet interceptor and fighter-bomber. In the upcoming update 1.91 "Night Vision", pilots in War Thunder may look forward to having the chance to sit behind the virtual controls of one of the most recognizable and no less powerful jet aircraft of the 20th century!
New tone mapping system
We’re pleased to share with you our new tone mapping system which is being implemented in update 1.91 “Night Vision” making the game appear softer and slightly less saturated.
F-89B and F-89D Scorpion: Jet Bros
The Scorpion was designed to fight Soviet bombers back before the Cold War was even a thing. It carries a massive number of rockets for its time and was the world’s first aircraft to carry air-to-air nuclear rockets. Get ready for two different versions of the F-89 Scorpion jet!
New soundscape tools in War Thunder
You probably already know that from the end of last year we have been working hard on the transition of War Thunder to the new Fmod Studio sound engine.
The Shooting Range #164
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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Thunder Show: Wind of changes
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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Special
Tankers’ Day: celebrate with us!
Participate in the Tankers’ Day celebration with special events and random battles, and become the owner of decal and decorations! 
CM11: When Old Meets New
The CM11 is a mid 1980s main battle tank, developed as a hybrid design from already available individual components of existing US tanks and will soon await all seasoned tank commanders at the top ranks of the brand new Chinese research tree!
Chapayev: The Commander at Sea
Soon Soviet captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take command of Chapayev - the lead ship of the Project 68K class - after its arrival to the game with the upcoming update 1.91 “Night Vision”!
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HMS Arethusa: Mistress of the Seas
HMS Arethusa is the lead ship of her class of four light cruisers, built for the Royal Navy between 1933 - 1937 and now herself will come to War Thunder as part of the upcoming update 1.91 “Night Vision” to join the ranks of the Royal Navy once more!
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Special: TOP-7 Off-road Beasts
We tested the vehicles of War Thunder in a location that is extremely hard to cross — the swampy bed of the river found on the 38th Parallel. These are the vehicles that showed the best performance!
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Type 75: The Pulverizer
Still serving as one of Japan’s primary mobile artillery units to this day, the Type 75 SPH will soon become available to all Japanese tankers, coming soon to War Thunder as part of the upcoming update 1.91 "Night Vision"!
Chengdu J-7II: Domestic Technologies
The Chengdu J-7 is the Chinese reverse-engineered counterpart to the Soviet MiG-21F-13. In upcoming update 1.91, pilots in War Thunder will have the chance to fly the later J-7II version - the crowning jewel of the brand new Chinese aviation tree also coming as part of the next update!
Mogami: Going All Out
Mogami is the lead ship of her class of four Japanese heavy cruisers, initially designed as light cruisers around the limits set by naval armament treaties at the time. Soon in update 1.91!
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The Shooting Range #163
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!
We present to you an assortment of Warbond shop items for September. Fulfill Battle Tasks, earn warbonds, improve your shop level and unlock rewards!
Thunder Show: The Unstoppable
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.