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Pages of History: Air Force Lighter

Germany started the Second World War with no heavy combat aircraft at hand. Still, they’d been trying to build a long-range bomber capable of reaching targets in Great Britain and the Soviet Union since 1934. After a few unsuccessful attempts, the He-177 Greif took to the skies on November 19, 1939.

KV-7: Triple Strike

In the early history of tanks, engineers would often use layouts with multiple cannons to improve the total firepower. But the recent War Thunder addition stands out even among those designs since it has no less than three barrels side by side! We’re talking about a Soviet heavy tank destroyer, the KV-7.

Thunder Show: ASSAULT GEOMETRY

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. Today we’d like to talk about dreams. Ambition. Sometimes they’re good to have, sometimes not so much. And of course, we’ll talk about unrecognized genius. Let’s get started!

Small Gun, Big Targets: How to Play on Vehicles with the ‘Soviet Mauler’

The AZP-57 gun is well-known to War Thunder players as the main armament of several Soviet anti-air vehicles and light tanks. The roar of the ‘Soviet mauler’ is unforgettable — whether you’re an enemy pilot or a tanker. Today, we’ll tell you how to unlock its full potential.

New Mechanic: Ammo Boxes

Together with some long-anticipated vehicles and improved visual effects, the Firebirds update brings a new mechanic supported by votes from War Thunder players. Today we’d like to talk about ‘ammunition boxes’ and how to use them.

Path to New-Gen Tanks

Soon after World War 2, the Soviet Union created the T-54 tank. It was such a successful project and set such a high bar that the machine stayed in production for decades. Designing a better replacement turned out to be a hard task. Soviet engineers spent ages trying to make a radically new vehicle. One of those attempts was a tank known as the Object 140.

F-15E Strike Eagle: Versatile Perfection

Now that we’ve seen one fighter-bomber, it’s time to meet its main competitor! Please welcome the F-15E Strike Eagle! This plane can be equally good at achieving air superiority and delivering strikes at ground targets.

Thunder Show: NUKE SPRINT

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most exciting moments of the past week. Today we have a few stunning calculations... A whole bucket of daredevil... A handful of stubbornness... Add a pinch of spectacle on top, and you get this episode! Let’s get started!

New Visuals of War Thunder in 2024

The “Firebirds” update is soon to arrive, not only bringing new vehicles, but also introducing massive visual improvements, and a host of long-awaited special effects. Let’s take a peek at what you are going to experience in the brand new version of War Thunder!

All Bomb Types in War Thunder

Our game regularly adds new models and types of munitions. Today we’d like to talk about the variety and unique features of bombs.

Pages of History: First Stealth Aircraft

History remembers a lot of great aircraft, but there’s a special place reserved for machines that managed to pull off a revolution. One of those aircraft is the American F-117 Nighthawk. As soon as it took off, it sparked a lot of myths and became a true legend.

PLZ05: Big Gun, Big Booms

Self-propelled artillery systems with large cannons and devastating high-explosive shells have long become popular with our players thanks to their unique gameplay. Our recent update added one of the most modern tank destroyers of this type to the Chinese tech tree: the PLZ05.

Thunder Show: CHEESY BOMB

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the mightiest moments of the past week. The main theme of this episode is exceeding expectations. Be it with rockets... Torpedoes... Or just about anything you have at hand. Let’s get started!

French Light Tanks: From Cavalry to Thermals

Creatively different and boldly designed, French wheeled tanks are usually more fondly remembered than their tracked counterparts. This comes as no surprise, given the mixed performance of WW2-era French tracked tanks. Not to mention that after the war, French engineers opted for a completely new direction.

Progressing the Guided Fury Battle Pass

A new battle pass season has begun recently: Guided Fury! Time to see what kind of challenges it brings to our players!

Pages of History: Britain’s Workhorse

The Scimitar light tank is one of those machines that never get the limelight. When someone says ‘British tanks’, you instantly think of their famous MBTs like the Centurion or the Chieftain, but they weren’t really used much in actual combat. The small Scimitar, however, has been a British army staple in conflicts all over the world.

Su-34 the Mighty Duckling

We just celebrated our game’s birthday! Thank you so much for enjoying it! As promised, today we’re airing the first episode of the Shooting Range in our new format!

Thunder Show: FLARE FLAIL

Welcome to Thunder Show and the most exciting moments of the past week. Almost the entirety of this episode is dedicated to amazing shooting. Charge... And fire!