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German Unity Day: Vehicles for GE and a Decal to celebrate!

For many decades following the end of World War II, Germany was divided into two countries. It was only until 1989 when the process of German unification of the German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany began, with the official consolidation starting today, on October 3rd, 1990. This date is celebrated yearly as German Unity Day!

The Shooting Range #374

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

Moments of Valor: China

We wish our Chinese players a happy National Day and a wonderful Golden Week!

Thunder Show: CALCULATED

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the hottest moments of the past week. In this episode: a dragon slaying... A tale about hesitation... A fight for the frozen throne... And a couple more surprises. Let’s get started!

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Shop discounts, Type 69-IIa back for GE + a decal for the National Day of the PRC!

On October 1st, 1949 the establishment of the People's Republic of China was formally proclaimed on Tiananmen Square in Beijing. Ever since then, this day is commemorated as one of the most important national holidays: it is the start of the Golden Week, during which people travel a lot and visit remote relatives.

Agusta helicopters: Second Life

The modern Italian defense industry isn’t really known for exceptional fighter aircraft or tanks, but that doesn't mean that the country doesn’t have anything to set it apart from other European or international players. In fact, Italy is pretty good at making helicopters, in large part thanks to a company called Agusta.

40 new user-created camouflages in the “Sons of Attila” trophy!

With the release of every major War Thunder update, we bring you a selection of great user-created camouflages from Live.WT in one trophy! It’s now time to welcome the “Sons of Atilla” trophy!

It’s Fixed! №81

We’re now into the first week since the release of the Sons of Atilla major update, and since then, we’ve been collecting your feedback as well as working on bug reports! In today’s article, we’re going to round up and talk about the minor bug fixes and improvements that have been released since the major thanks to your feedback and reports.

Tokushu Heiki: Assemble and test an honorable missile to obtain prizes!

The wait is over — the crafting event has returned, and this time we’ve got some very interesting vehicles coming which have already had dev blogs! To sum it up, build the Ki-148 missile (called the Tokushu Heiki in this event) from WWII, test its flight performance in a special flight test mission, then prepare and create a report which can be exchanged for exclusive prizes during this event!

Pages of History (October)

In this month's Pages of History, you'll find yourself at the centre of events that happened at numerous battlefronts. From Hungary and the Netherlands, to Israel and the Solomon Islands — participate in battles using the vehicles that were used in these historic events and receive prizes!

The Shooting Range #373

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

Thunder Show: KARATE WHIRL

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most explosive moments of the past week. All kinds of people are playing our game, and today we’ll try to demonstrate at least a small part of this human kaleidoscope to you. Mhm, just don’t take this metaphor literally, okay? Let’s get started!

Tokushu Heiki: Ki-48-II Otsu & Ki-148 Missile

The Ki-48-II is a late modification of the prolific Japanese Ki-48 light bomber, more commonly known under the allied reporting name of "Lily". During the tail end of the war, this aircraft was specifically used as a testbed for an experimental guided missile. Soon you’ll be able to obtain this aircraft along with its unique weaponry by taking part in the upcoming Tokushu Heiki crafting event!

Tokushu Heiki: LOSAT

Ever heard of an ATGM that doesn’t use a shaped charge? Well meet the American LOSAT tank destroyer — equipped with guided missiles that feature a kinetic penetrator!

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The Yak-38 Is Back for Its Maiden Flight Anniversary and Is Here to Stay

On September 22nd, 1970 the Soviet VTOL light strike aircraft Yak-38 performed its maiden flight — it was the first operational carrier-based VTOL fixed-wing aircraft in the Soviet Navy. It was designed especially for Project 1143 heavy aviation cruisers and served almost exclusively on them.

Tokushu Heiki: Battlecruiser Kurama

Battlecruiser Kurama, the most advanced Ibuki-class ship, will be the grand naval prize of the upcoming Tokushu Heiki event!

Spitfire Cockpits Get A Makeover!

In the “Sons of Attila” major update, several older Spitfire cockpits have been updated. Let’s take a look!

German IFVs: From Marder to Lynx

It’s not 100% clear which vehicle is the actual first infantry fighting vehicle. Yes, the Soviet BMP-1 had unique capabilities for its time, but Germany also has a pretty strong claim. The precursor of all modern IFVs, the HS.30, was developed by Germans in as early as the late 1950s. And in 1969, they introduced the Marder, a fully-featured infantry fighting vehicle with protection from small-arms fire and shell splinters.