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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!
The Shooting Range Ep. 97
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Thunder Show - Cat and Mouse
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
“D-DAY” Tournament series
Pilots and tankers! Take part in the special “D-DAY” Tournament series during June 2018 on the tss.warthunder.com dedicated to Allied Normandy landings of June 6th, 1944.
  • 25 May 2018
I.A.R. 81-C: Supporting the Axis
The I.A.R. 81-C is the final wartime modification of one of the most well known domestically produced Romanian WW2 military aircraft. Thanks to the War Thunder revenue share program, the I.A.R. 81-C will once more take to the skies as a new user-made vehicle, coming to the game with the upcoming update 1.79!
Camouflage Contest: vehicles for the Champions!
Let’s bring some spirit of the upcoming football World Cup to War Thunder - create thematic camos and add them to the game!
  • 24 May 2018
Chieftain Marksman: Top Scoring Shooter
War Thunder tankers will soon have the chance to sweep the skies clear with the new Chieftain Marksman SPAA coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming update 1.79!
Weekend tournaments, May 26th and 27th
Check out new tournaments this weekend on the TSS portal!
  • 24 May 2018
IS-2 vs Tiger
You’ve seen us comparing all sorts of vehicles — but today is going to be a very special day. No fancy ATGMs or explosive-reactive armour. This is a fight of two legendary vehicles! Soviet hunter, the fearsome IS-2 vs PzKpfw VI Ausf. E — the Tiger!
New Location: Italy
Countless battles have already unfolded in the Mediterranean theatre in War Thunder, but with update 1.79 tankers will get the chance to fight on the first Mediterranean ground map set in the Reggio Calabria province!
Video Highlights
Pilots, Tankers and Captains! Its time for our regular roundup of Youtube creations from you, the War Thunder community. Enjoy!
  • 22 May 2018
Centurion AVRE: Engineer at War
The Centurion AVRE is an engineering vehicle based on a tank, equipped with a bulldozer scoop, reactive armour and a special cannon designed to destroy buildings and fortifications – with almost 16 kg of explosives in every shot!
The Shooting Range Ep. 96
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and aspiring Captains in War Thunder.
Thunder Show - Naval Invasion
It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week.
Enduring confrontation in the skies above Stalingrad
Take part in a battle in the sky over Stalingrad in the updated enduring confrontation mode for 64 players!
Curtiss P-40F: The Mediterranean Angel of Death
We have created completely new models for the P-40 fighters in our game and have also added a P-40F variant with a new powerful engine and a "toothy" camouflage!