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Tournament Leagues and Divisions in War Thunder
The War Thunder League system - three divisions of tournaments based on the personal tournament rating of players.
War Thunder Wiki | Rangefinding
To make sure you will not make a mistake and to improve your chances of hitting the target, use the sights and rangefinding mechanics in game, which work just like their real counterparts - and the War Thunder Wiki team will help you to understand them!
Weekend tournaments, March 16th and 17th
Pilots, tankers and captains! Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal.
  • 14 March 2019
Update 1.87 "Locked on!" - Survey added!
The pioneers of Rank VII Ground Forces, New and advanced Supersonic jets, French Helicopters, New Cruisers and sophisticated Radar technology! All this and more awaits in 1.87!
Leopard 2A5: This Time We Are Dead Serious
The German Leopard 2A5 was a main focus of one of our past April Fools’ Events. Not much time has passed since then, and we are now happy to present you this new top-tier vehicle in the German ground forces tech tree – this time we are dead serious!
The Shooting Range 138
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
Type 1936A (Mob): Punching Above Its Weight
The Type 1936A (Mob) is a further development of the base model Type 1936 destroyer already familiar to many players. This improved and upgunned version of the Type 1936 will soon be awaiting new captains in the upcoming War Thunder update 1.87!
Super Mystère B.2: Over the Barrier
The Super Mystère is the final aircraft in the French Mystère family of jet fighters and the first one to attain supersonic speeds in level flight. In update 1.87 “Locked on!”, French pilots may look forward to also receiving access to rank VI aviation with the introduction of the highly anticipated Super Mystère B.2!
HMNZS Leander - The Legend of Defiance
HMNZS Leander is the lead ship of the British Leander-class light cruisers. Captains and fans of British warships may look forward to the addition of the Leander to the ranks of the Royal Navy in the next major War Thunder update!
International women's day
Winter has come to an end and the sun is shining bright again, and today, we congratulate all the women of the world - today is your day! Shine as bright as the spring sun, and illuminate our way!
Thunder Show: Vengeance
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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  • 7 March 2019
M1A1 Abrams: Leaping Forward
The M1A1 is a later development of the well-known American Abrams MBT, which primarily introduced major improvements in firepower. Soon, War Thunder tankers will have the chance to command the arguably most iconic version of the Abrams, coming to the game as part of update 1.87. Buckle up!
Location: Coral islands
“Coral islands” is a new location for naval battles in update 1.87. Let’s have a look!
Weekend tournaments, March 9th and 10th
Pilots, tankers and captains! Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal.
  • 7 March 2019
Climbing the ranks with JAPANESE TANKS
Today we are going to talk about the most interesting vehicles found in the Japanese tech tree!
H-34 Choctaw: A Worthy Start
The H-34 Choctaw is a further development of the overall concept used in the development of the well-known Sikorsky H-19 helicopter model. A licence-built version of the H-34 Choctaw will await all pilots as the starting machine of the upcoming French helicopter tree, arriving in War Thunder with the upcoming update 1.87!
Squadron Activity Improvements
We have prepared some major changes to the squadron activity mechanic as well as an entirely new reward - squadron vehicles! All this will be available in an upcoming update!
G.91YS: Turning and Burning
The G.91Y is a further development of the successful Italian G.91 fighter which considerably improved the aircraft’s flight characteristics. Coming to War Thunder as part of update 1.87 “Locked on!”, Italian pilots may look forward to their first rank VI aircraft, represented by a prototype version of the G.91Y. Pilots, meet the G.91YS!