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T-50 - Tougher than it looks

In reality, the T-50 was conceived not as a light tank per se, but as a light infantry tank. Designed in 1939 as a successor to the already obsolete T-26 light tank.

Spitfire F Mk.IX

We’re continuing to improve our current vehicle models. Today we’ll tell you about some upgrades to the legendary Spitfire F Mk.IX.

War Thunder Forum maintenance.

The War Thunder Forum will be closed down for maintenance. Maintenance will start at 07:00 GMT 6th July and take around 24h.
 

  • 5 July 2016
The Battle of Kursk

Take part in the reconstruction of the Battle of Kursk! The event will be in the RB and SB game mode with historical vehicle setups.

Independence Day - Air Battles over the Ardennes

Take part in the Air Battles of the Battle of the Bulge, the last major assault of the Wehrmacht on the Western Front that started during the winter months of 1944.

Thunder Show: German Feline Pride

It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week and don't forget: If you want to send in your own video, then check out how below!

Independence Day Sale

We have prepared a special offer for you this weekend - several bundles dedicated to celebrating the ‘Independence Day’ of the United States of America. Enjoy!

Squad Functionality

We are constantly working on the improvement of in-game cooperation and teamwork, this time we are updating Squad functionality.

The Road for the Brave

Take part in “The Road for the Brave” Event by defending strategic points in ground force vehicles, or attacking in air force vehicles to seize control!

How can you get a Pz.III N? Warbonds!

Pilots and tankers, we now have new offers for you in the renewed “Warbonds” shop. The beginning of the new month will give you access to new premium vehicles which will be available for the completion of battle tasks.

The Shooting Range Ep. 3

Welcome to the new video series from the creators of War Thunder Video Tutorials! Meet “The Shooting Range!”.

Like the LIVE!

As the month draws to a close, another batch of Community publications has been selected from the War Thunder Live site. Now, presenting to you, some of the interesting content for the month!

June - Group Captain Colin Gray

Gray carried out his Basic Flying Training at the de Havilland Flying School at Hatfield before progressing on to No.11 Flying Training School at RAF Shawbury, Shropshire.

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  • 28 June 2016
Petlyakov - Chronicle of a Dive Bomber

For the anniversary of the birth of Soviet aircraft engineer Vladimir Mikhailovich Petlyakov, we are introducing a new single player mission "Chronicle of a dive bomber".

Thunder Show: Warrior's honour

It's time for your weekly episode of the Thunder Show! Enjoy our selection of epic and humorous Community videos of the week and don't forget: If you want to send in your own video, then check out how below!

Beginning of the Korean War

Take part in Korean war battles. Destroy enemy aircraft and receive your rewards!

T-44 decal - “Znamensky”

Warriors, the time has come for this tank to make itself known in War Thunder as well. We’re introducing the Znamensky decal to the game. Any tanker will be able to use it to recreate the appearance of the restored tank in War Thunder.

The Monster of Raseiniai

The 22nd of June, 1941 saw the beginning of the German invasion of the USSR. Today we want to remember this historic date and the brave men and women that fought in this conflict.

  • 22 June 2016