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Pages of History: Hybrid tech
Like an artisan, the military hones its tools to better suit its needs and desires. And as it often happens, vehicles captured as trophies or inherited as legacy tech can’t find any use in the existing military paradigm.
  • 15 December 2024
IAR-93B Vultur — Flight of the Vulture
The Flight of the Vulture event brings a unique aircraft to our game, and today we’d like to take a closer look at it! This subsonic fighter-bomber is a joint development of Yugoslavia and Romania. Made in the early 1970s, it was accepted into service by both nations under the names of the J-22 Orao and the IAR-93 Vultur respectively. The Romanian version’s name means ‘vulture’, and its late modification is the one available to players!
  • 14 December 2024
The Mi-24D is Temporarily Available at a Discount for Helicopter Pilot’s Day!
In Russia, Helicopter Pilot’s Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of December. It’s an unofficial holiday where in 2002, employees of the Aerosoyuz company organized ceremonial events in honor of their company and helicopter pilots in general. This initiative was picked up throughout the country.
  • 14 December 2024
Thunder Show: SPINY AA
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder... But we hope your eyes agree with ours today. Let’s get started!
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  • 13 December 2024
Eurofighter Typhoon: Oncoming Storm!
It’s time to finally welcome the Eurofighter family, joining War Thunder as the new top fighter aircraft for Germany, Great Britain and Italy. Today, we’ll be showing you the most advanced jet fighter aircraft (for now!) to come to the game!
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  • 13 December 2024
Introducing the Tiger and Ostwind Pack!
Today we’re pleased to welcome a trio of new WW2 premium vehicles, all coming as part of a single pack. Two premium Tiger tanks and a premium Ostwind II SPAA! 
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  • 13 December 2024
Panzerhaubitze 2000: Best In Its Class!
Today we’re announcing the Panzerhaubitze 2000, one of the world’s most modern howitzers coming to the game for two nations at once.
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  • 12 December 2024
Dassault Rafale C F3: Le Rafale!
The Dassault Rafale jet fighter is coming to the game as a new top aircraft for the French aircraft tree!
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  • 12 December 2024
Sword & Dagger: How to Play on BMP-3
In War Thunder, there are three vehicles that feature Bakhcha-type dual weapon systems: the Soviet BMP-3, the Russian BMD-4, and the Chinese ZBD04A. Each has its own distinctive traits, but their armament largely shapes their overall playstyle.
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  • 11 December 2024
Pre-order: RDF/LT and BMD-4M
Today, pre-orders for the American RDF/LT light tank with a 75 mm autocannon and the Russian BMD-4M airborne light tank have started in the store!
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  • 11 December 2024
M44: Big-Bore Bulldog
Today we’ll be taking a look at the American-made M44 self-propelled howitzer, making its way to several nations in the "Storm Warning" major update!
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  • 11 December 2024
Battle Pass: Guided Fury
The ‘Guided Fury’ Battle Pass is past its middle point by now! Which means it’s time to review the second half of its challenges and discuss the best ways to complete them — and get those rewards faster.
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  • 10 December 2024
Squadron Vehicles: Su-33
The Russian carrier-based Su-33 fighter is coming to the game as a Squadron Vehicle in the “Storm Warning” major update!
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  • 10 December 2024
The Hudson Mk V is Temporarily Available on the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Lockheed Hudson patrol bomber first took to the air on December 10th 1938 in Burbank, California. Two months later, deliveries began to the Royal Air Force, who ordered 200 Hudson aircraft, making it Lockheed’s first major order.
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  • 10 December 2024
"Storm Warning" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Storm Warning!
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  • 9 December 2024
New Location: Attica!
Today, we’d like to show you some screenshots of this new location for Ground Battles!
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  • 9 December 2024
La Galissonnière: Harmony of Qualities
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the La Galissonnière, a well balanced light cruiser arriving for France in the next major update!
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  • 9 December 2024
Pages of History: Minengeschoß Shells
Early in the Battle of Britain, the German command realized that large four-engine bombers and durable all-metal fighters would soon become a major challenge and a very tough obstacle for the Luftwaffe.
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  • 8 December 2024