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“Imperial Navy”: Teaser
We present an epic trailer of the major feature in the upcoming update 1.89, the Japanese Imperial Navy in War Thunder!
Thunder Show: Tank spear
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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  • 24 May 2019
Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark: Wyvern to the Max!
The Skyshark will suit fans of the attack aircraft, particularly those familiar with the Skyraider models. The same excellent vehicle but with even better dynamics and firepower!
Tournament and League News
A month ago we announced the War Thunder League Finals. Today, the time has come to introduce the tournament ratings that will allow you to participate in these tournaments.
Update 1.89: Get IIYAMA monitor and Kiyoshimo destroyer + winners announced
Update 1.89 is fast approaching - it is time to treat our community with the help of our friends over at IIYAMA.
  • 24 May 2019
New locations in update 1.89 - “Smolensk” and “Volcanic Island”
In update “Imperial Navy” we will add two new locations to the game - the aircraft location “Smolensk” and a naval location “Volcanic Island”!
New clouds for air battles
In War Thunder update 1.89 “"Imperial Navy” we are improving the clouds in aircraft battles at high graphical settings.
Special: Climbing the ranks... Japanese aircraft
This is our newest video in the series about the most interesting vehicles that a nation has to offer… and this time we soar up to the skies with the planes of the Japanese tech tree!
Mutsuki: Frozen in the Crosshairs
Mutsuki was the lead ship of her class of twelve destroyers laid down for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the 1920s. Having participated in numerous operations in the Pacific theatre, Mutsuki is now set to arrive in War Thunder with the long-awaited introduction of the Japanese naval forces, coming with update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"!
Alvis Stormer HVM: Control of the skies!
The Stormer HVM was the pinnacle of armoured vehicle and AA armament development by the UK. A close range anti-aircraft missile system on a mobile platform is an ideal combination to cover the ground troops.
Hunter F.6: Winged Comfort
The F.6 is devoid of the shortcomings of its predecessors, an improved fighter modification of the Hawker Hunter jet fighter, which joined the ranks of the RAF in the mid ‘50s. Fans of British aviation will not only rejoice the addition of this highly requested aircraft to War Thunder as part of update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, but will also look forward to the unique missile armament that comes with it!
Karo-Tei Type 2: Young Gunner
The Karo-Tei Type 2 is a sub-chaser boat used by the Japanese in the later stages of WW2 to combat submarine threats in the waters of Okinawa and the Philippines. In update 1.89 “Imperial Navy”, the Karo-Tei Type 2 will be one of the first vessels unlocked by future IJN captains in War Thunder!
The Shooting Range #148
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
OF-40 Mk.2 MTCA pre-order
Finally, a rank 6 premium Italian tank comes in the 1.89 Update!
  • 18 May 2019
Thunder Show: Oopsie!
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
Super AMX-30: The Stabilizer Is Ready to Go!
This is a premium version of the popular French tank. The export version has received several upgrades, including... a long-awaited stabilizer!
World War Mode - We answer your questions
Having analysed the feedback of the first days of World War mode in War Thunder we would like to give our players some answers on the more popular questions and tell you about some bugs that were found that will be fixed in the nearest updates.
Furutaka: Readied for War
Furutaka is the lead ship of her class and also the first heavy cruiser commissioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy in the 1920s. Also coming to War Thunder as part of update 1.89, a highly modernized version of the Furutaka will be available as the top heavy cruiser to all aspiring captains of the upcoming Japanese naval tree!