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Ace of the Month - June - Lt JG Tetsuzo Iwamoto

Tetsuzo Iwamoto was a Japanese aviator, credited by most sources with around 80 aircraft shot down. Undoubtedly, he is one of the best Japanese aces of all time.

  • 1 June 2015
War Thunder on Aerofestival 2015!

It is with great pleasure we invite you to Poland and one of the largest air shows in Europe, Aerofestival 2015. On 13 and 14 June, over the Poznan-Ławica airport will appear true legends of aviation.

  • 1 June 2015
War Thunder Skin, Screenshot and Video Competition - May winners

We present to you the monthly winners of our current War Thunder Skin Competition, Youtube Competition & Screenshot competition. Enjoy!

  • 31 May 2015
War Thunder Skin and Screenshot competition May week 4 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot & skin Competition.

  • 31 May 2015
Race: First Flight of the F4U Corsair

Join the race above 'Tropical Island' this weekend, while flying the famous F4U Corsair series of aircraft and rove to your opponents that you have petrol running through your veins!

  • 29 May 2015
War Thunder Video Tutorials - Part 8: Aircraft Tactics

War Thunder and Igromania present a series of “Video Tutorials” created for War Thunder. The eighth video will review different types of aircraft and their proper tactical application in battle!

  • 29 May 2015
M15 CGMC

The M15 CGMC is an effective AA platform thanks in part to its mix of twin M2 Browning .50 caliber machine guns as well as it having a 37mm AA weapon.

  • 28 May 2015
Interview with the creators of the film "Panfilov's 28 men"

The creators of the film "Panfilov's 28 men" discuss the future of motion capture (film) and the beginning of their cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment.

  • 28 May 2015
Chilean Air Force and Peruvian Air Force

Discover the story of Chilean and Peruvian Air Forces, two countries from the western coast of South America.

 

  • 27 May 2015
Il-2: "War in Mid Air"

Try the updated line of the IL-2 attack aircraft in the event "War in Mid Air" in the "Poland" location! In this event, teams are split between attackers and defenders. The task of the attacking ‘aircraft’ team is to destroy the armoured vehicles that are positioned inside the city and subsequently the anti-air units as well.

  • 27 May 2015
U.S. Tank Destroyers

Following the U.S. Army's doctrine, the concept of 'tank destroyers' was a relatively new and somewhat foreign idea until around 1941, when U.S. General George C. Marshal developed the theory of a highly mobile, mechanised force capable of hunting and destroying enemy tanks and other armoured vehicles. 

  • 26 May 2015
Memorial Day

Memorial day is a federally observed holiday in the United States which commemorates the men and women who died while in military service.

  • 25 May 2015
War Thunder Screenshot competition May week 3 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot (week 3 May)

  • 25 May 2015
Empire Day

Empire day, now known as Commonwealth Day, is a historical celebration by Commonwealth countries in order to commemorate their membership of the commonwealth, whilst pledging their loyalty to the Monarch.

  • 24 May 2015
WT-Wiki: "Combat Training" is over

Over 120 articles were submitted by the community and It would be impossible to highlight all of the excellent work that produced. We would like to thank everyone who submitted their articles and commend the extremely high standard that was present throughout the competition.

  • 23 May 2015
No.331 Squadron RAF - For Norge

In this community video feature, we present to you great cinematic dedicated to all Norwegians who endured occupation and war. To those back home, to those that fought abroad at land, sea and air. To everyone that fought to be free and bring their motherland back to life.

  • 23 May 2015
Heinkel He 112 B-0

The He 112 B-0 is the cannon-equipped variant of the all-metal monoplane fighter designed by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke and a direct competitor of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter. Although ultimately defeated by its competitor and only seeing limited combat use, the He 112 was a capable fighter aircraft in history and is a potent Rank I vehicle in War Thunder.

  • 22 May 2015
Air raids over Khalkhin Gol

Take part in the historical event over Khalkhin Gol in all game modes with a renewed aircraft line-up.

  • 22 May 2015