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T-72A: The Globetrotter
Designed initially to be a more reliable and low-cost alternative to the T-64, the T-72 quickly became one of the most mass produced and widely used Soviet MBTs of the Cold War.
New Location: Fuego Islands
Update 1.85 “Supersonic” brings with it a large quantity of interesting new additions to the game. Today, we’re happy to present to you one of these additions - a new location for naval battles, based on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago!
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OTOMATIC SPAAG: Belated Perfection
The OTOMATIC is a highly advanced Italian SPAAG, developed during the 1980s as a private venture of the OTO Melara company. War Thunder tankers can look forward to sweeping the skies clear with the use of the most modern SPAA coming to the game as part of the upcoming update 1.85!
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Weekend tournaments, December 15th and 16th
Pilots, tankers and captains! Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal.
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War Thunder: Tank Shell Guide
There are tons and tons of different shells in our games. If you’re just starting out, such a huge arsenal might seem a bit intimidating. Don’t give up yet! We’re here to tell you all the basics you need to know.
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OF-40 Mk.2A: Made in Italy
The OF-40 was the first tank designed and produced in Italy after the end of WW2. Coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming 1.85 update, will be one of the vehicles awaiting players at the top rank of the highly anticipated Italian ground forces tree!
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KMS Köln - The Teutonic Ironclad
KMS Köln is the last K-class light cruiser, built for the German Navy in the interwar period. In update 1.85, War Thunder captains and fans of German warships may look forward to commanding this new addition to the German light cruiser roster coming to the game very soon!
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New Location: Vietnam Hills
Several updates ago, we’ve introduced a new air battles location set in Vietnam, which helicopter pilots were able to try out first. In the upcoming update 1.85, tankers too will have the chance to fight in the densely built up towns, ancient ruins and lush jungles of Vietnam!
Type 89: The Fire Dragon
The Type 89 is a Japanese infantry fighting vehicle, developed during the 1980s by the Mitsubishi company and used by the JSDF in limited numbers. Japanese tankers in War Thunder can look forward to the addition of the nimble Type 89 to the game with the upcoming update 1.85!
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  • 11 December 2018
MiG-19PT: Target Locked
This upgraded version of the world’s first mass-produced supersonic aircraft will become the new top model in the USSR’s military aircraft branch. Meet the magnificent MiG-19PT with air-to-air missiles!
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Get 2x Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS HOTAS and Bo 105 CB-2 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 Thrustmaster.
  • 9 December 2018
The Shooting Range 125
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
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Krasny Krym: All Weapons Fire at Will!
Krasny Krym is the lead ship of the Svetlana-class light cruisers, and will offer its future captains some new tactical options with its introduction in the forthcoming War Thunder update 1.85!
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  • 8 December 2018
Thunder Show: Epic Shots
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 December 2018
F-100D Super Sabre: The New Era
The American F-100D Super Sabre supersonic turbo-jet fighter was developed as a fighter-bomber, so in addition to breathtaking speeds, it also features a rich assortment of suspended weaponry. It’s arguably the best American aircraft in the game!
Jet Packs!
In update 1.85 we’re introducing a few rank V premium fighters that will not only help you research the latest supersonic jets more quickly, but also significantly increase the rate at which you research any aircraft in their nations.
  • 6 December 2018
The future of aviation in War Thunder: supersonic jet aircraft and air-to-air missiles.
We would like to tell you about a new aircraft class in War Thunder and also about guided air-to-air missiles and other new features in air battles that we will begin to implement after the release of update 1.85 “Supersonic”.
“Olympus” Series of Tournaments - December 2018
The “Olympus” series of tournaments continues on the TSS portal in December! Join now!
  • 6 December 2018