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M551 Sheridan

Today, we're going to present you a Vietnam War icon: the Sheridan. Equipped with a 152mm canon, this light tank can shoot regular shells and ATGM!

Cromwell V RP3

In War Thunder update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows" , we’re adding several tanks armed with ATGMs at once. On top of that, we’re continuing to work on tanks with unguided rockets. Today’s hero is the British Cromwell RP3, armed with aircraft rockets!

Westland Wyvern: The Turboprop Dragon

The Westland Wyvern was the first series-produced combat aircraft in the world equipped with a turboprop engine. It will also be the first of its kind in War Thunder. Meet the new addition to the game, one of the most extraordinary carrier-borne aircraft in history!

Raketenjagdpanzer 2, the Low Profile Slinger

We would like to introduce a brand-new German SPG that will reach us with Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows" : the Raketenjagdpanzer-2!

ASU-85: Death from the Skies

The ASU, or aviadesantnaya samokhodnaya ustanovka (air-landing self-propelled gun), armed with an 85mm cannon, was developed in the post-war Soviet Union as a vehicle for Soviet airborne landing troops. It will complete the USSR light tree and become a top tank at rank IV.

T29: The Experimental Monster + video added

American tank design at the end of the war stood out for its numerous intriguing projects, many of which were given material form but never reached the front. One of these will be coming to War Thunder soon™ in the American tech tree as a premium vehicle – the T29 heavy tank.

Thunder Show: The Tickle of Doom

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!

Focke-Wulf vs Lavochkin

Participate in aerial duels between the Fw-190A-4 and the La-5F!

Cockpit for P-61 & Bf 109B-1

We would like to introduce you to our brand new cockpits for the American heavy fighter, the P-61 Black Widow and the German Bf 109B-1 fighter.

Map Review: Volokolamsk

As one of the recent winter locations added to War Thunder, Volokolamsk offers tactical diversity and opportunity for tricky manoeuvres (especially during snow storms!), so let's have a look at the map in detail.

PzKpfw III Ausf. B

Today we will take a closer look to one of the first types of German tank: the PzKpfw III - PzKpfw III Ausf. B which will be added to War Thunder in the upcoming 1.59 "Flaming Arrows" update.

May - Colonel Francis 'Gabby' Gabreski

Whilst achieving the status of ‘ace’ as a fighter pilot is an impressive enough feat, a handful of individuals have even managed to earn the moniker in two separate conflicts. ‘Gabby’ Gabreski was one of these.

Yermolayev Yer-2 - A Soviet with Italian Heritage

Although the Yer-2 did not play a major role in the Second World War, its exceptionally heavy bomb load for its class make it an excellent heavy bomber in War Thunder.

ASU-57: Air Delivery

ASU-57 was the first series-produced SPG in the USSR that was developed specially to be delivered by air for airborne landing troops. The ASU-57 – aviadesantnaya samokhodnaya ustanovka, or air-landing self-propelled gun – will be a new addition to the Soviet light tank line and will be situated before the PT-76 on the tree.

Thunder Show: One in a million ricochet!

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!

Rapid Fire and Floats!

Be it in an intense air battle, on a chaotic battlefield, or in turbulent waters, strike down your enemy and use your skill and might to bring your team to victory. Additionally, for RB and SB pilots, there will be new EC events available! So, have a great weekend, and good luck!

New additions for the Warbond Shop

Don't miss our newest additions to the Warbond Shop - Decorations! Choose from cute teddy bears, a classic guitar or something more suitable for your Soviet machines - balalaika or accordion!

New Leaderboards

For many players, personal success is no less important than their team’s success. We understand these feelings, and so, we would like to introduce an update for personal statistics.