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New authentic decals (06.06-20.06)
Make your vehicle more authentic! We regularly introduce new decals that you can unlock and/or purchase.
Crash Course: Ground Attack Aircraft
Right off the bat: ground attack aircraft come in a lot of different flavours. What kinds of threats do attackers have to deal with in our game? Check in the newest Crash Course!
Vehicle modification upgrades (Updated)
Development of the enhanced modules will not be introduced in 1.79. We will re-evaluate the feature based on your feedback. We will clarify the thinking behind the enhancement very shortly.
  • 5 June 2018
FJ-4B Fury: Last of its Kind
The FJ-4B is a carrier-borne fighter-bomber version of the legendary F-86 Sabre, used by the U.S. Navy throughout the 1950s and well into the ‘60s. Armed to the teeth with all kinds of ordnance, the FJ-4B has set course for the battlefields of War Thunder and is expected to arrive very soon with update 1.79 "Project X"!
Т-62М-1: the fight continues!
The radical modernization of the T-62 tanks was supposed to boost their combat effectiveness to the same level as that of the T-72s and T-64As. Meet the new Soviet elite!
The Shooting Range Ep. 98
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Z20 Karl Galster
Some time ago, we presented the Type 1936 class destroyer of the German Kriegsmarine and subsequently added it to the closed testing of War Thunder’s naval forces. Today, we would like to present to you the Z20 Karl Galster, the only survivor of her class that went on to serve even after the war had ended.
Thunder Show: Overkill
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
USS Cowell (DD-547): Vulture Hunter
The USS Cowell (DD-547) is a Fletcher-class destroyer that served initially under the banner of the U.S. Navy throughout the second half of WW2 and into the 1950s.
[Shop] Fleet CBT announcement: Pre-order for destroyers and discounts for existing boat-pack owners
Any fleet eventually needs modernization and ours was no exception to this rule: for the beginning of the long-awaited CBT we present to you, a new class of ship in the Gaijin.Net Store: Destroyers.
How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!
We continue our tradition and present to you once again, an updated assortment of Warbonds for June.
War Thunder. Map Guide: Abandoned Factory
Today, we’re speaking about the location called Abandoned Factory. Created with Mixed Battles in mind, this map has one of the steepest learning curves in the game. What should you know to win?
  • 31 May 2018
Leopard 2A4: Setting The Standard
Entering service with the German Bundeswehr in the mid ‘80s, the Leopard 2A4 was the final modification of the early serial production Leopard 2. War Thunder tankers and fans of German ground vehicles can look forward to the addition of one of the most iconic German steel beasts of all time, coming to the game with update 1.79!
Weekend tournaments, June 2nd and 3rd
Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal!
  • 31 May 2018
Messerschmitt Bf 109Z: The Teutonic Twin-Boom Terror
The Bf 109Z is a prototype heavy fighter version of the well-known Bf 109. Although the project never surpassed prototype stage, War Thunder pilots themselves will have the chance to test out the concept’s effectiveness with the upcoming update 1.79!
XM803: The Second Chance
After the unsuccessful joint MBT-70 project, the American Congress approved funding for the development of a cheaper version of the MBT-70, called the XM803. Fans of US ground vehicles can look forward to the introduction of the XM803 to the game with War Thunder’s upcoming update 1.79!
Magach 3: New Defensive Abilities
We’ve added new modules for the incredible Magach 3 tank: explosive-reactive armour and smoke grenades. All owners of this tank will get these modules free when War Thunder update 1.79 is released!
Kawasaki Ki-32: The Bomber of Three Armies
The Ki-32 is a Japanese light bomber developed in the mid 1930s. Used extensively in the Asian theatre of war before and after WWII, the Ki-32 is now zeroing in to the Japanese aviation tree with the upcoming War Thunder 1.79 update!