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LCS (L)(3): Mighty Midget
An American artillery vessel available in the navy closed beta test. Armed with a 76 mm cannon and an excellent set of auto cannons, her dense fire literally chews up small ships and aircraft!
USS Trenton: The Royal Rescuer
USS Trenton is one of the ten American Omaha-class light cruisers constructed during the interwar period and will be among the first light cruisers to set sail under the banner of the U.S. Navy in the upcoming closed testing for War Thunder’s naval battles.
War Thunder: How to destroy the IS-6
An armoured turtle with a gun. That's the impression most people get when they spot an IS-6 from afar. Why from afar, you ask? Because if you meet this beast face to face, chances are you won't live to see the end of the match! Our job is to prepare you for this tough encounter.
  • 13 June 2018
Major Update 1.79 “Project-X”
We have named our update “Project-X” not only because of the upcoming release on the Xbox One. Among the interesting features of this update, there are many “X” related items: XM-1 (GM) and XM-1 (Chrysler), XM803, AMX-40 and Fritz-X guided bomb. In addition we have added new locations and missions, hugely reworked sounds for aircraft and added many other changes that made the game even better.
Emden Light Cruiser: For a New War
The Emden light cruiser was the first large military ship built in Germany after World War I. Currently, she is the most powerful German vessel in the War Thunder closed beta fleet test.
The Shooting Range Ep. 99
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Protection Analysis
This function will allow you to view your vehicles armour protection including factors such as type of shell fired at its armour, the distance of the shot fired and the overall effects on your defensive capabilities all from the hanger.
Thunder Show - Soviet Retro
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
New Razer decal gifts
You will receive an additional Razer Gold decal for any War Thunder purchase via Razer zGold in Gaijin Store!
  • 8 June 2018
The Fritz-X guided bomb: right on target!
One of the most interesting new additions in 1.79 Project X is the German armour-piercing aerial bomb, the PC-1400X Fritz-X, with radio control!
Countermeasures against forbidden modifications - June
222 accounts have been banned in War Thunder because of prohibited client modification use.
  • 8 June 2018
IL-28Sh: The Soviet Rocketeer
The IL-28Sh is an experimental attack version of the Soviet IL-28 jet bomber, developed in the late 1960s. Soon, all War Thunder pilots will get the chance to pilot another unique, and more than usually destructive, version of the IL-28 in the upcoming update 1.79!
AMX-40: Fire and Forget
The AMX-40 is a prototype French export main battle tank, developed during the 1980s based on experiences learned from the AMX-30.The AMX-40 is bound to find an abundance of fans among War Thunder tanker in the upcoming update 1.79 “Project X”!
Weekend tournaments, June 9th and 10th
Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal!
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  • 7 June 2018
XM-1 (C) and XM-1 (GM): Ancestors of the Abrams (Updated)
Two new and magnificent rank V tanks are coming to War Thunder! It’s a story of a competition between two companies – Chrysler and General Motors – in creating a new main battle tank for the American army, which would soon become known around the world as the M1 Abrams.
Messerschmitt Bf 110 model updates, new modifications
With update 1.79 "Project X, fans of German aviation will have the chance to better experience that renowned versatility with the addition of some new modifications on the Bf 110. Let’s take a closer look!
Massive update to air battle audio
For War Thunder update 1.79 “Project X”, we have prepared a long-awaited audio update for aerial warfare. You’ve never heard War Thunder like this!
New authentic decals (06.06-20.06)
Make your vehicle more authentic! We regularly introduce new decals that you can unlock and/or purchase.