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Meet Major Update “Sons of Attila”!
A vast amount of vehicles, fixes and anticipated Roadmap additions have now been implemented! Flagship jets: F-16C Block 50, Barak II and MiG-29SMT, plus jets for other nations. Italy has gained the Hungarian branch, which includes 11 ground vehicles starting from the Csaba and ending at the KF41, as well as 3 helicopters. The first South Korean vehicle, the VIDAR — which arrives as an export variant used by Norway — also comes to the Swedish tree! The visual effects of wind, smoke and ammo detonations plus more have also been improved, as well as a rank VI Bluewater and 3 premium Battleships have arrived. Two new maps, including the return of “Test Site — 2271”, are also here.
Barak II: Lightning Over The Desert
In the “Sons of Attila” major update, an Israeli modification of the F-16D two-seater fighter jet, lock and loaded to use modern high-precision weapons, will come to the top of the Israeli aircraft research tree as a flagship jet!
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  • 18 September 2023
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A Decal and Two Fighters to celebrate the U.S. Air Force’s Birthday
The history of American aviation goes back to the beginning of the 20th century, but the U.S. Air Force became an independent branch of the Armed Forces only after World War II — on September 18th, 1947. Air Force Day was established the same year — but it was celebrated only for a couple years, because in 1949, Armed Forces Day was established that united the celebrations of all branches of the U.S. military.
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  • 18 September 2023
The Shooting Range #372
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 17 September 2023
Thunder Show: TIGERPARD
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. The theme of this episode is the number three, which is widely believed to be lucky. One, two, three... go!
  • 15 September 2023
Heinkel He 115 C-1: The Flying Magician
The He 115 is a German twin-engined seaplane, developed by Heinkel in the mid 1930s, which saw widespread use during operations in WWII. Soon, the He 115 will arrive in one of its later modifications to the early ranks of the German aviation tree as part of the next major update “Sons of Attila”!
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  • 15 September 2023
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RAF Spitfires and a Decal available for Battle of Britain Day
On September 15th 1940, a decisive battle of the Battle of Britain took place over the skies of London, with the defenders being victorious. After this defeat, Germany reconsidered its plans for an invasion and instead began nightly bombings of the defiant island nation of Britain.
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  • 15 September 2023
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The YP-38 is back for the Anniversary of its first Flight!
The YP-38, a prototype of the American heavy two engine fighter Lockheed P-38 Lightning, took to the skies for the first time on September 17th, 1940. The P-38 was the only aircraft that was mass produced in the US throughout the entire World War II. It was actively used as a fighter on the Pacific Theatre, and also did a lot of reconnaissance over Europe.
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  • 15 September 2023
Leclerc AZUR: Action In Urban Areas
A special version of the already well-known Leclerc MBT! The AZUR variant is fitted for urban combat environments, and will be coming to the French ground forces tree at the end of the Leclerc MBT line in the Sons of Attila major update!
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  • 14 September 2023
SEPECAT Jaguar: For The Common Cause
In the early 1960s, France needed a new combat-capable trainer aircraft to breathe new life into their aging fleet of fighters. Fortunately for them, the UK was facing the exact same predicament. Because of that, two nations decided to solve the problem together and launched one of the first major joint military aircraft programs in Europe: the program to develop the Jaguar.
  • 13 September 2023
Updated RWR — More realism and features!
Today, we’re going to tell you about the work that we have been doing to improve Radar Warning Receivers (RWR)! These improvements will come to the game very soon in the next major update, “Sons of Attila”!
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Super Etendard: Thirsty For Battle
The Super Etendard is a fast and maneuverable aircraft that can be configured for all types of combat: ground strikes as well as air combat. This interesting aircraft will appear in the French research tree in the upcoming “Sons of Atilla” major update!
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  • 12 September 2023
The Shooting Range #371
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 9 September 2023
Thunder Show: SUN STRIKE
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most hilarious moments of the past week. Today we’d like to talk about various specialized equipment and tricks. We bet you have some of your own, too! Let’s get started!
  • 8 September 2023
MiG-29SMT: Strike From Beyond The Horizon
The MiG-29SMT multi-role jet fighter will arrive at the top of the line in the Soviet research tree. This highly advanced combat aircraft will appear in the next major update, “Sons of Attila”!
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  • 8 September 2023
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The KV-2 (ZiS-6) and a Decoration for Tanker’s Day!
Armored and mechanized forces played a pivotal role in the USSR's victory in World War II. In their honor in 1946 a professional holiday of tankers and tank constructors was established. It is celebrated every second Sunday of September, commemorating the breakthrough of the Soviet armored forces during the East Carpathian Strategic Offensive that took place on September 11th, 1944.
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  • 8 September 2023
KF41: The Majestic Lynx
The KF41 is a cutting-edge IFV design developed by Rheinmetall in the mid 2010s in order to provide potential operators with a well protected combat vehicle. Soon, the KF41 will make its debut in War Thunder as part of the upcoming “Sons of Attila” major update!
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  • 7 September 2023
OH-58D: Headwatch
A new versatile attack helicopter that is coming to the “Sons of Attila” update will come to the game with two nations at once!
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  • 7 September 2023