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War Thunder Video Tutorials - Part 1: Getting Started

War Thunder and Igromania present a new series of “Video Tutorials” created for War Thunder. In this first episode, we'll show you how to get started in the game.

  • 20 February 2015
Gloster Gladiator Mk II

At a time when the biplane design was reaching its very limits in design capabilities, one biplane fighter shone out in RAF service. Despite being eclipsed by its monoplane brethren even from its very introduction, the Gloster Gladiator played its role in the Second World War superbly, fighting in all major theatres of conflict and operated by many nations.

  • 20 February 2015
Typhoon IB

During the prototyping process in 1938 and indeed well into the service life of the Hawker Typhoon, an inordinate amount of dangerous and indeed downright lethal flaws arose, including engine fires, carbon monoxide poisoning and, in severe cases, the rear segment of the fuselage coming free.

 

  • 19 February 2015
War Thunder Assistant: Available now!

Keep in touch with your favorite game using our free application - War Thunder Assistant - the mobile app that helps you to stay up to date with the latest events in and out the game.

  • 19 February 2015
Changes in arcade ground forces mechanics

Bombers, for tankers, often appear as a sudden surprise, frequently there is not enough time to react. This particularly affects arcade battles where the mechanics of this mode are such that enemy aircraft will only appear when players select the air support event via the HUD.

  • 18 February 2015
War Thunder Community Magazine Issue #2

War Thunder Community Magazine number 2 - A community driven magazine produced by our friends over at Gameon.

  • 18 February 2015
Iranian Air Force

The Imperial Iranian Air Force (IIAF), as it was formerly called, was first established as a branch of the Imperial Iranian Armed forces by the Iranian ruler, Reza Shah, in 1920.

  • 18 February 2015
Jagdpanzer 38(t) 'Hetzer'

The Jagdpanzer 38(t), later nicknamed 'Hetzer', was a German tank destroyer based on the chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) light tank of Czech origin. It was a successful vehicle in its role and used widely across the all fronts in Europe until the end of the war.

  • 17 February 2015
The Korsun–Shevchenkovsky Offensive

Participate in the historical battle of the Korsun-Cherkassy Pocket between forces of the USSR and Germany and receive additional 30% Silver Lion rewards!

  • 17 February 2015
B-57B-2 and T-28E

We continue to talk about new vehicles, which will be available in the upcoming update. This time we looking at the B-57B-2 and T-28E.

  • 16 February 2015
Major Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer

The young Heinz-Wolfgang excelled both physically and mentally; a gifted academic, he also stood out from his peers in terms of his sporting achievements. His future career was perhaps already set in stone from a relatively early age.

  • 16 February 2015
War Thunder Screenshot Competition - February week 2 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot Competition (9th-15th February)

  • 15 February 2015
War Thunder Skin Competition - February week 2 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder Skin Competition - February week 2 winners (9th-15th February).

  • 15 February 2015
War Thunder's biweekly YouTube Competition 2nd February to 15th February - winners

We present to you the winners of our current Video competition (2nd February to 15th February)

  • 15 February 2015
Changes in ground forces mechanics

We have plans to improve further the feedback on damage made to a players vehicle, giving you even more feedback on where and how that last shot affected the situation. We are also changing the Artillery system again in arcade to satisfy more of our players and improving the dynamic of the air support functionality.

  • 14 February 2015
New Feature: Driver Assist Mode

Introducing the new "driver" mode! In this mode, your vehicle will be controlled by the driver, who will steer based on your commands and at the same time will attempt to develop the highest possible speed.

  • 14 February 2015
Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

  • 14 February 2015
IL-2 AM-38 1941 and Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger

Today we would like to introduce the latest additions from the upcoming update. Meet the new IL-2 AM-38 which went into production in 1941, and we will also be looking at the Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger.

  • 13 February 2015