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SM.92: Second Chance for a Second Tail
The SM.92 is a late-war Italian prototype heavy fighter, developed from the SM.91 that preceded it. Although this twin-boomed bird never got to the frontlines, Italian pilots will have a chance to thoroughly evaluate its design under combat conditions after its introduction to War Thunder with the upcoming update 1.87!
Countermeasures against forbidden modifications - February
386 accounts have been banned in War Thunder because of prohibited client modification use.
  • 25 February 2019
The Shooting Range 136
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 24 February 2019
Thunder Show: Duck vs Jumbo
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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  • 22 February 2019
T-80U: Making Contact
The T-80U is an improved version of the legendary Soviet T-80 main battle tank, featuring a more powerful engine, increased mobility, and improved protection. Being introduced to War Thunder as part of update 1.87, the T-80U will be the first vehicle awaiting Soviet tankers at the brand new seventh rank, coming to ground forces in the next major update!
Defender of the Fatherland
Win unique decals and get reduction on 3 premium vehicles during our "Defender of the Fatherland" event!
USS Brooklyn: More Means More
The USS Brooklyn is coming to War Thunder, one of the most heavily armed light cruisers ever built for the U.S. Navy!
Weekend tournaments, February 23rd and 24th
Pilots, tankers and captains! Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal.
  • 22 February 2019
War Thunder. Abrams vs.T-72A
It’s been a while since we had a proper comparison on the channel. Today we restore this great tradition with a stand-off between two legendary heavies: the Soviet T-72A and the American M1 Abrams.
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  • 21 February 2019
MiG-19S: Magnificent Performance
The MiG-19S is a further development of the Soviet Union’s first supersonic jet fighter, already familiar to some of our players from the modification of the MiG-19PT. In update 1.87, German pilots will also have the chance to reach supersonic speeds behind the controls of an East German MiG-19S, coming to War Thunder very soon!
Ballistic update - questions and answers from the developers
Today, we wanted to share some more insight and answers on the recent penetration mechanic changes to explain our plans, goals and some more on your specific questions.
User Tournaments and War Thunder eSports Partnership Program
We present you the War Thunder eSports Program - the easy and convenient way for organizing, creating and running user tournaments by players, squadrons and eSport organizations in War Thunder.
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  • 21 February 2019
USS Somers (DD-381): Strength in Numbers
USS Somers is the lead ship of her class of five destroyers, which featured more efficient boilers and increased firepower over the preceding Porter-class. Soon, War Thunder captains will have the chance to take command over another new destroyer coming to the American naval tree with the upcoming update 1.87!
New Location: Alaska
We continue to expand the number of locations represented in War Thunder with every update, and update 1.87 won’t be an exception to that. Today, we’re happy to present to our players a new location for ground battles, set in beautiful Alaska!
Leningrad: From The Ashes
The Leningrad is the lead ship of her class of three Soviet destroyers built for the Baltic Fleet during the 1930s, now available to all players as one of the main prizes in the ongoing naval marathon event!
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  • 19 February 2019
PBM-3 Mariner: The Eye in the Sky
The PBM Mariner is an American flying boat, developed by the Martin company in the late 1930s as a replacement for older flying boats in service with the USN at the time. The PBM-3, representative of the mid series of the Mariner, will be available to War Thunder pilots as one of the main prizes in the naval marathon event!
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  • 19 February 2019
Sea Voyage
Our brave sailors will go on a “Sea Voyage”, in which pilots and ship commanders will be able to win premium vehicles and other prizes by completing the tasks in the combined naval battles!
Sea Hawk FGA.6: Jet Vulture
The Sea Hawk is the first jet-powered aircraft developed by the well-known Hawker company during the 1940s, which saw extensive service with several nation’s naval aviation. In the upcoming update 1.87, we’re planning to introduce one of the last modifications of the Sea Hawk to War Thunder. Pilots, meet the Sea Hawk FGA.6!