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MiG 17

The players have been asking us when the Mig-17 will be added to the game for several years. Now we can finally reveal this aircraft and tell you for sure that this plane will take its place as the top jet fighter of the USSR after the Mig-15bis.

  • 12 December 2015
Aircraft tournament 2 vs 2

Dear pilots, from the 12th of December (09.00 GMT) until the 15th of December (09.00 GMT) take part in aircraft duels 2 vs 2 and receive premium vehicles and other prizes.

  • 12 December 2015
The British ground vehicle tree

You won't have long to wait now! British Ground vehicles will be appearing very soon to the sound of a kettle boiling, make the tea boys and girls.

  • 11 December 2015
100: Rocket Science

A well-known event “100” in a new format. Tankers, today we are lighting up the ground!

  • 11 December 2015
War in Mid Air

In this event, teams are split between attackers and defenders. The task of the attacking aircraft team is to destroy tanks that are positioned inside the city and then anti-air units as well.

  • 11 December 2015
Kugisho R2Y(2) - The Empire Strikes Back!

The R2Y2 series is one of the most deadly attack aircraft in the skies of War Thunder, whilst also being among the most beautiful. Boasting an impressive battery of 4 x 30mm cannons and thanks largely to its unique design spanning 3 variants, the Imperial Japanese Navy’s Kugisho R2Y2 is favorite among many pilots.

  • 11 December 2015
T17E2 and Armoured Car Mk II SPAA

Armoured cars are making their way to War Thunder! With the addition of the T17E2 and Armoured Car MK II SPAA, gameplay in War Thunder is set to become a whole lot more diverse!

  • 10 December 2015
Ki-44-II Otsu

The Ki-44-II is soon to make its way into the the Japanese nation for War Thunder. Known for its powerful armament, it served mostly in air defence roles. In the right hands, the damage caused to the enemy can be more than extensive!

  • 10 December 2015
Special
Rocket Science!

It's rocket time! Participate in our special to get the chance of driving one of the new rocket tanks introduced in Update 1.53 Firestorm - besides winning plenty of other ingame items!

  • 10 December 2015
A34 Comet I and A30 Challenger

Be it the A34's firepower, which was greater than any other allied tank for its time, or the A30's powerful cannon which could wreck heavy German tanks even at medium to long distances, both of these vehicles will prove useful additions for the British line in War Thunder.

  • 9 December 2015
Tanks in Simulator

After discussing Arcade and Realistic, we'll now detail the Simulator mode for the War Thunder Ground Forces. Learn everything you need to know for a good start in this exciting game mode!

  • 9 December 2015
Stirling Mk I and Mk III

Renowned for its increased lifting capacity and durability, and soon to appear on the British aircraft tree in War Thunder, the 4-engined Short Stirling heavy bomber will always be remembered for beginning a fundamentally new era of British aircraft design.

  • 8 December 2015
Сenturion Mk III and Conqueror Mk II

In this Dev Blog article, we would like like to introduce two brand new up and coming additions to the growing British Tank tree of War Thunder: The powerful centurion Mk III and the beastly Conqueror Mk II.

  • 8 December 2015
A very Soviet Reserve: BT-5 Light Tank

The Быстроходный танк 5, or BT-5 was the Allies most important tank, not for what it did but from where it came from and how it influenced the future of armored warfare.

  • 8 December 2015
AC IV Thunderbolt

The Australian “Thunderbolt” is an incredible machine. It has good maneuverability, excellent armament and, most importantly, - this is a vehicle of original Australian design! You enjoy the “Boomerang” fighter? You make dozens of ground kills whilst flying your Wirraway? Then this the tank you need!

  • 7 December 2015
Pearl Harbor

On this day, we remember those that lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.

  • 7 December 2015
A7M2

With a reinforced frame and powerful MK9A engine outputting 2200 hp, the A7M2 will be a powerful weapon even in the hands of the inexperienced, so imagine what a real samurai will be able to accomplish!

  • 7 December 2015
Special
Test Drive

Christmas holidays will be with us soon, while some pleasant surprises in War Thunder will be already available this weekend! Prove unique vehicles in battle and profit from increased Research Points and Silver Lions!

  • 5 December 2015