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Aviators of War: A fan-based roleplay campaign

Time ago, some War Thunder players founded  Aviators of War. AoW is a Roleplay-Project for War Thunder-Pilots with it´s own game mode. Their focus is not about unlocking planes, but the life of virtual Characters. It is played in War Thunder Simulatormode.

  • 10 April 2016
'Large Calibres!' Event

Earn additional Research Points and Silver Lions in the unforgiving 'Large Calibres' Arcade Event, for all aircraft with an armament of 37 mm or above!

  • 8 April 2016
T-34 Model 1942 - A Tough Nut to Crack

With an unprecedented blend of speed, protection and firepower the iconic T-34 tank was the backbone of the armoured forces of the Red Army in World War II, epitomised by the mid-war Model 1942.

  • 7 April 2016
Pages of History: M4 Sherman

No other tank of World War II deserves the title of 'American Legend' more than the M4, named after the famous U.S. General William T. Sherman. Serving on all theatres that the US Army was involved in, it many modifications represented the major tank workhorse of the USA.

  • 6 April 2016
Get vehicles with Warbonds!

For the past 6 days, battle tasks for April have been available, and the most active players are well on their way to claim great rewards. What about you?

  • 6 April 2016
Discount on foliage decorations ends soon!

The initial discounted price on foliage modifications will be ending soon. After the discount is over, small bushes will be available for 1000  Golden Eagles, while large bushes will be available for 2000  Golden Eagles per item. This is a limited opportunity to get them at a discounted price!

  • 5 April 2016
Ace of the Month - Squadron Leader Marinos Mitralexis

This month we wish to introduce you to a story of a brave fighter ace from Greece who become famous after he successfully attacked an Italian bomber aircraft with the prop of his own fighter aircraft!

  • 4 April 2016
War Thunder Competitions - March winners

After reviewing the entries of our last month's Community competitions, we are now happy to announce the winners that are sharing a total prize fund of 25 000 Golden Eagles! Interested in joining in yourself? Find out more here!

  • 3 April 2016
The April Fools event is over!

Thank you for participating in the first test of the sailing fleet in War Thunder!

  • 1 April 2016
Sunniest Screenshot

Participate in "Sunniest screenshot in War Thunder" competition! The summer is coming & sky and clouds in the War Thunder have been improved.

  • 31 March 2016
How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds!

This month, 5 Premium vehicles previously only obtainable with Golden Eagles will be available with War Bonds!

  • 30 March 2016
Review: German Yak-1B

The Soviet Yak-1 captured by the German Luftwaffe can be an excellent addition to an already powerful lineup. How does this machine perform side-by-side with Messerschmitts and Focke-Wulfs? Let's find out!

  • 29 March 2016
Community Creations Spotlight

We would like to share a portion of the community's creative efforts and display some of the excellent work made possible with War Thunder’s CDK features.

  • 29 March 2016
New customization options for ground vehicles

We would like to introduce new customization options for the ground vehicles in War Thunder - decorations and mounted protection!

  • 28 March 2016
New photorealistic technology for sky and cloud rendering in Dagor Engine 4

Today we would like to show you what is probably the best rendition of the sky that has ever been recreated in video games and that will be implemented soon in War Thunder.

  • 28 March 2016
F4U-1D “The Whistling Death”

While plagued with trouble at first, the Corsair proved to be an excellent naval fighter and fighter-bomber, combining speed, firepower, ruggedness and a large payload. These traits resulted in the Corsair being one of the most potent naval fighters of World War II.

  • 28 March 2016
How not to lose in Urban Locations

After already discussing the basics of combat in urban locations in a previous episode, let's focus in our most recent video on what to do and what to avoid when combating other ground vehicles on narrow roads, between buildings and with only little room for maneuver.

  • 26 March 2016
Facebook Easter Competition with ROCCAT

Show us your coolest Easter picture and win the Ryos MK FX Keyboard, Kova White Mouse and 2500 Golden Eagles! There can be only one winner - and YOU will decide who it's going to be!

  • 25 March 2016