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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.

Air Duels: A Fair Fight

In War Thunder, you have the opportunity to set up friendly duels with friends and clanmates, to increase both individual aircraft experience as well as your skill as a pilot. Let's see how to do it and what's important to make it a fair fight!

Victory Day in War Thunder - Presentation of New Vehicles

Today, we will reveal the inside information to all and will show you two interesting new vehicles to be added with one of the incoming updates!

Ask your Questions: Q&A with the Developers

Got a question about War Thunder that you want to ask the developers? Here's your chance - in our very first Questions & Answer session where our developers will answer your questions directly on the website!

Victory Hour - Capture of Berlin PvE event

To celebrate Victory in Europe Day, we would like to invite you to join our cooperative PvE mission for ground forces - Victory Hour - where players are tasked with capturing the German capital of Berlin against fierce resistance.