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Heat-seeking missiles 101

The 1.85 “Supersonic” update introduced a completely new type of weapon — air-to-air heat-seeking missiles. Let’s get all practical and discuss all the things you need to know to use them effectively in battle.

Reggiane Re.2001 CN: The Black Falcon

The Reggiane Re.2001 is a direct evolution of the unsuccessful Re.2000 that preceded it. With the introduction of three models of the Re.2001 in update 1.85 “Supersonic”, we would like to take a closer look today at the most powerful version available to Italian pilots - the Re.2001 CN!

Modular Airfields in Enduring Confrontation

New modular airfields were added for Enduring confrontation air missions in the 1.85 Supersonic update. Let’s take a closer look at this interesting new mechanic.

Merry Christmas!

2018 has been an exciting and action packed chapter for War Thunder, and at this festive time of year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of our players for their ongoing support, dedication and loyalty to the project.

War Thunder Market: new trophy with user-created camos!

We have a new update 1.85 “Supersonic” trophy in the game with vehicle camouflages!

Answers from the developers

We hope you're enjoying this festive time of year. As an extra special Christmas treat, we have a bumper Q&A with War Thunder developer Vyacheslav Bulannikov!

The Shooting Range 127

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.

Get NVIDIA RTX2070 GPU and HMCS Haida packs - winners announced

2018 is fast approaching its end and Christmas is almost here - it is time to treat our community with the help of our friends over at NVIDIA.

Thunder Show: Skill vs Rank

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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Festive Quest

Christmas tree, toys and lights - this is the way to victory of the new year over the outgoing one! And only together we are able to find and collect them all in this Festive Quest!

Get IIYAMA monitors and P40 Leoncello packs - winners announced

2018 is fast approaching its end and Christmas is coming soon - it is time to treat our community with the help of our friends over at IIYAMA.

Weekend tournaments, December 22nd and 23rd

Pilots, tankers and captains! Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal.

Heat Seekers: a new era!

Get acquainted with the infrared homing air to air missile. Not a monster, not a demon — and certainly not the ultimate weapon. This is a fairly simple weapon system with its own set of strengths and flaws.

Countermeasures against forbidden modifications - December

319 accounts have been banned in War Thunder because of prohibited client modification use.

Italian Ground Forces - Become a tester! (vehicle list for 11.02)

Join the team! Complete missions or become the owner of a pack of Italian ground vehicles and unlock access to the Italian Ground Forces closed beta test!

Meet update 1.85 "Supersonic" - Survey added!

The first supersonic aircraft, Italian ground forces, guided Air-to-Air missiles, new ships, ground vehicles and aircraft, and much more! Start your engines!

The Shooting Range 126

You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.

Italian Ground Vehicles Research Tree

Italian aircraft proved themselves a worthy opponent in air battles and now they join the ground battles in War Thunder! We are happy to introduce the initial Italian ground forces research tree.