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Squadron Vehicles: F-117A Nighthawk and Stealth Technology!
Today we’re taking a look at the F-117A stealth aircraft that’s coming to War Thunder in the Firebirds major update as a new squadron vehicle!
Tornado GR.4: Tenacious Tonka
The “big fin” gets an upgrade with the Tornado GR.4! Today, we’ll be taking a look at this new top rank British strike aircraft that will let you rain Hellfire (or in this case Brimstone) down on your opponents!
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Pre-order: Object 140
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Object 140, which is a premium medium tank with a long-barreled 100 mm gun and a 14.5 mm anti-aircraft gun on the turret roof.
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  • 22 October 2024
Dunkerque: Spear Point
Let’s have a look at Dunkerque, the lead ship of a class of two battleships built in the early 1930s in an effort to modernize the French capital ship fleet to meet the threats posed by the navies of its neighboring countries.
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  • 22 October 2024
PLZ05: Long-Barrel Excellence!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the PLZ05, featuring a modern 155 mm self-propelled howitzer that’ll further strengthen the Chinese ground forces tree in the next major update!
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  • 18 October 2024
FV107 Scimitar: Single-Edged Sword!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the FV107 Scimitar, a British light tank with a 30 mm autocannon on a light chassis, capable of positioning itself well around the map and causing havoc to the enemy!
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  • 17 October 2024
Battle Pass Vehicles: He 177 A-3/R3 Greif
Today we’ll be taking a look at the main aircraft reward for the Guided Fury Battle Pass, a long-range German bomber featuring the brand-new Hs 293 guided bomb, which is not currently in the game!
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Battle Pass Vehicles: Murmansk
Today we’ll be showing you Murmansk, an American light cruiser in service with the Soviet Navy! Its multiple 152 mm guns are particularly effective against lightly armored targets, while its excellent anti-aircraft weapons and radar make this ship good against aircraft too.
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  • 16 October 2024
T77E1: The Last Cowboy + Skink & Ram II News
Today we’re very happy to introduce the long awaited T77E1 SPAAG for the American ground forces tree! This addition will be finding its way into a lot of lineups when it arrives as part of the next major update.
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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
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
Following the Roadmap: Detailed Helicopter Damage Models
We’re continuing to introduce some of the features planned in the Roadmap set out at the beginning of this year. And today, we’re pleased to announce that with the release of the Dance of Dragons update, helicopter damage models are now more detailed.
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  • 16 September 2024
Join the Testing for the French Coastal Fleet!
With the release of the Dance of Dragons update, testing for France’s Coastal fleet tree has started. From VTB torpedo boats, the Arras submarine hunter to the converted LCG(M) and P-730 Combattante with SS.11 missiles, these interesting boats are all ready to take on board new captains!
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  • 10 September 2024
Stormer Air Defence: Aircraft Ablaze!
Today we’ll take a look at the Stormer Air Defence, featuring a new type of turret placed onto a Stormer chassis, providing 25 mm GAU-12U and Stinger firepower against planes and helicopters, plus a 7.62 mm machine gun.
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Antelope: Sky Sword!
Today, we’ll be taking a look at the Antelope, set to become one of the most advanced short-range anti-air systems in the Chinese ground forces tree.
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PUMA VJTF: Claws and Spikes
This is the PUMA VJTF, the most advanced modification of Germany’s latest IFV currently fielded by the Bundeswehr. Featuring upgraded firepower, the PUMA VJTF will soon join the top ranks of the German ground forces tree!
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  • 6 September 2024
Pre-order: AV-8B Night Attack
Today, pre-orders for this special variant of the AV-8B Harrier VTOL strike aircraft with thermal imaging have started!
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  • 5 September 2024
Steel Baron: HMS Barham
Unrivaled in its time and one of the first representatives of a class of fast battleships, HMS Barham is the main reward for the Steel Baron naval event!
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  • 5 September 2024