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History of Chinese Export Tanks
The main arms dealers of the Cold War, the Warsaw Pact and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, primarily designed armored vehicles to meet their own needs. Later, with the increasing demand from foreign customers and the ever-changing development of international science and technology, Chinese engineers had to rethink their approach to developing combat vehicles, leading to the emergence of a unique Chinese school of tank design. Eventually, many technologies developed for foreign customers found their way into vehicles equipped by the People’s Liberation Army as well.
  • 3 October 2024
Mobile Sniper: Boxer MGS
The Boxer MGS is one of the latest iterations of the Boxer IFV, originally developed under a German-Dutch joint venture, featuring a larger Belgian turret fitted with a powerful 105 mm main gun.
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  • 3 October 2024
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German Unity Day: A Tank and Plane for Golden Eagles, plus a Festive Decal!
In 1945, the Allies divided Germany into zones, which later turned into two countries, the GDR and FRG. In 1989, the process of their unification began, officially completing on October 3rd 1990. Since then, this date has been Germany’s main national holiday!
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  • 3 October 2024
It’s fixed! №97
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. Let’s take a look! If you’ve found a bug that you’d like to report, you can do so on our community bug reporting platform.
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  • 2 October 2024
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Discounts, Rare Tanks, and a Decal for the National Day of the PRC!
Today, the People’s Republic of China turns 75! The official announcement of the formation of the PRC was made on October 1st 1949, and since then this day has become the country’s main national holiday. A flag-raising ceremony takes place in Tiananmen square, cities across the country are decorated with flowers, fireworks are set off, and a series of holidays begins on this day — Golden Week.
The Shooting Range #426
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 29 September 2024
Thunder Show: LAST SURVIVOR
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the spiciest moments of the past week. This time we’re featuring a few surprises, a bunch of happy incidents... And many, many shells well spent. Let’s get started!
  • 27 September 2024
Pages of History (October): Pacific Ace
In this month’s Pages of History, you’ll be at the center of events that took place in different theaters of war. Belarus, the Philippines, Egypt and Hungary: take part in battles with the vehicles corresponding to these historic battles and receive prizes. 
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  • 27 September 2024
Grab Some Vehicles for Golden Eagles at a Discount Before They’re Gone!
Soon, 11 vehicles that are available for Golden Eagles will soon be removed from sale. If you’re interested in these vehicles, be sure to take advantage of the discount for them that is going on right now!
  • 26 September 2024
F-16 Fighting Falcon: Faster, Smaller, Better
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a legendary fighter aircraft. This fast, light and agile jet with a distinct profile entered service in over twenty countries, becoming the most-produced fourth-generation fighter aircraft in history and setting new standards for the industry for years to come. Interestingly, just a few years before its development, aircraft engineers were considering a completely different approach.
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  • 25 September 2024
Following the Roadmap: Vehicle Research Bonuses
Today, we’re ready to present to you the final version of the Vehicle Research Bonuses, which has just gone live today!
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  • 24 September 2024
The Shooting Range #425
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 22 September 2024
Thunder Show: SMOKE SENTINEL
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the mightiest moments of the past week. Got some beef with the aircraft? Then this episode’s for you! Get ready to see a series of the juiciest moments with exploding aircraft. Let’s get started!
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  • 20 September 2024
Discount on the Yak-38 for the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The Yak-38 was the first Soviet vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft and first hovered in the air for the first time during testing on September 22nd 1970. This aircraft was built for service on the Project 1143 heavy aircraft carrier, and first landed on this type of ship in 1975. The Yak-38 was fully introduced and operated in only 1977, 231 Yak-38s were produced by 1989, and the aircraft was decommissioned in 2004.
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  • 20 September 2024
Three Variants of the Mi-24 are Available at a Discount to Mark the Anniversary of its First Flight!
The legendary Mi-24 made its maiden flight on September 19th 1969, 55 years ago. It remains one of the most widely used attack helicopters in the world to this day. More than 3,500 Mi-24s were produced, dozens of countries used it (and still do!), and it has taken part in more than 30 different armed conflicts.
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  • 19 September 2024
Scandinavian Sharpshooter: How to Play on CV90
It’s no coincidence that the Swedes named their latest IFV ‘Stridsfordon,’ meaning ‘combat vehicle.’ This sleek IFV can fight tanks, destroy aerial targets, survive in the toughest combat conditions and yes, it can also carry infantry. In War Thunder, Stridsfordon and CV90 series vehicles await players at high ranks of the Ground Forces tech tree—and just like their real-life counterparts, they are remarkably capable.
  • 18 September 2024
It’s fixed! №96
Today, we’ll be going over the bug fixes and improvements that we’ve made to the game over the past 2 weeks. Let’s take a look!
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  • 18 September 2024
A New Decal, Two Fighters & a Discount to Celebrate the U.S. Air Force’s Birthday!
On September 18th, the U.S. Air Force turns 77 years old! It currently has nearly 500,000 service members (including the National Guard and reservists) and operates about 5,500 aircraft and 400 intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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  • 18 September 2024