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Pzkpfw VI "Tiger" Ausf. H1

The Panzerkampfwagen VI "Tiger" Heavy Tank is one of the most famous tanks ever produced and, next to the M4 Sherman and the T-34, it has become unanimously associated with World War II. It's fearsome reputation amongst Allied tank crews has cemented it's place in history.

  • 12 December 2014
Steel Generals: M5A1
The M5 was first used in the invasion of Casablanca in French North Africa. By 1943, during the invasion of Sicily, the M5A1 was becoming the standard...
  • 11 December 2014
Steel Generals: M4A3(105)
To provide heavy fire support for allied assaults on enemy outposts, the powerful 105mm howitzer was adopted on the M4A3. It could fire M1 shells at a...
  • 11 December 2014
Yak-3

The idea to produce a new fighter for the Red Army Air Force went as far back as 1941. It was then that the Yakovlev Design Bureau presented the I-30 prototype, intended an alternative to the earlier Yak-1 design.

  • 11 December 2014
Steel Generals: M4A2(76)W
The M4A2(76)W was built by Fisher Tank Arsenal, Pressed Steel Car Co. 2915 were produced between May 1944 and May 1945. The Primary armament was a 76m...
  • 10 December 2014
- Hs 129

Earlier in the year, Gaijin released a number of facts, figures and statistics about War Thunder. One of these announcements was the rather less than coveted ‘most shot down aircraft’ – at the time of the announcement, this accolade fell to the Henschel Hs 129.

 

  • 10 December 2014
Steel Generals: M3 Light Tank
The M3 light tank design emerged as the result of an event in France where Germans proved how efficient tanks can be.The M3 was an upgrade of the M2 i...
  • 10 December 2014
Christmas Skin Competition - week 1 winners

We present to you the winners of our current Christmas Skin Competition - week 1 winners.

 

  • 9 December 2014
The Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (Bharatiya Vāyu Senā) is the principal air arm of the Indian armed forces. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict.

  • 9 December 2014
Final standings in Formula War Thunder!

We have finished the last stage of Formula War Thunder! Each stage we awarded the 100 best pilots with "Top Racer" in game title and in addition, the best 3 laps were awarded  3000, 2000 and 1000 Golden Eagles respectively. 

  • 9 December 2014
Attack on the Pearl Harbor

At 7:49, Fuchida transmitted the radio message: “Tora, Tora, Tora”, which meant complete surprise. The dive bombers and torpedo bombers began descending to attack, as fighters converged to attack the US aircraft on the airfields.

  • 8 December 2014
War Thunder Skin Competition - December week 1 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder Skin Competition - December week 1 winners (1st-7th December).

  • 8 December 2014
War Thunder Screenshot Competition - December week 1 winners

We present to you the winners of our current War Thunder's Screenshot Competition (1st-7th December)

  • 8 December 2014
Steel Generals: M2A4 Light Tank
After the Spanish Civil War, most armed forces, including the U.S. Army, realized that they needed combat tanks armed with proper guns, not only machi...
  • 6 December 2014
'Star Wars VII Unofficial Trailer' - short movie by Centx and the French War Thunder community

Careful, Pilots and tankers! The Snail awakens...

  • 6 December 2014
Dev Server opening with the 1.45 Update!

Tonight we are introducing the new update 1.45 for the first time. Testing will take place from 20:00 GMT to 02:00 GMT.

New aircraft, ground vehicles, maps - all of this is waiting for you in 1.45!

  • 5 December 2014
"Formula War Thunder": The final stage

Final stage of The Formula War Thunder is here! Prepare your aircraft and start in the fastest race on Tropical Island!

  • 5 December 2014
New Location: “Moscow”
The Location “Moscow” has been recreated based on the memories of participants of WW2 and documents of the Moscow defense operation in the winter of 1...
  • 5 December 2014