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USS Phelps: Anti-Air Symphony
The first American destroyer leader, the Phelps, with her enhanced anti-air armament will be a reward for participants in World War.
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  • 22 January 2020
Better Graphics for the “Northern Wind” Update!
In the upcoming big update War Thunder 1.95 “Northern Wind”, our game will look even better, thanks to the latest graphics technologies!
SAAB J21A-1: Nordic Exotic
The SAAB J21 is a Swedish WWII-era twin-boom pusher configuration fighter aircraft, most famously known for its unique visual appearance. Coming to War Thunder as part of the Swedish aviation tree in update 1.95 “Northern Wind”, all pilots will have the chance to take control of this highly unusual Swedish fighter aircraft!
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  • 16 December 2019
New location: South Kvarken
It makes sense that major update 1.95 “Northern Wind” should bring with it a Northern location! We accordingly present to you a new arena for War Thunder naval battles - South Kvarken, a seashore of granite rocks and stone forts!
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  • 13 December 2019
J32 Lansen: Flying Lance
The update is coming really soon, and it is time for us to get hands on with a top tier aircraft of the Swedish lineup. Say hello to the SAAB J32B Lansen jet fighter, which will be available in two variants - a strike aircraft and an interceptor.
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  • 12 December 2019
Isuzu: Hard hitting Frigate
The Isuzu-class was a group of four frigates built for the JMSDF in the early 1960’s as a replacement for older vessels in service at the time. Soon, Captains will have the opportunity to take command of this Japanese Cold War-era vessel, arriving on War Thunder as part of the upcoming update 1.95 “Northern Wind”!
Sendai: The Night Raider
The lead ship in the last class of Japanese interwar 5,500 ton light cruiser designs will soon steam into battle once more with its arrival in War Thunder as part of upcoming update 1.95 “Northern Wind”!
SAV 20.12.48: Nordic Sledgehammer
The SAV 20.12.48 was an experimental Swedish SPG, developed by the Bofors company. Coming soon as part of update 1.95 “Northern Wind”, War Thunder tankers will have the chance to put this experimental design to the test and get a first taste of the Swedish ground forces coming in a future update!
Admiral Graf Spee: Outgunning the Opposition
Admiral Graf Spee was one of three Deutschland-class heavy cruisers built for the German Navy in the interwar period as replacements for older warships. In War Thunder update 1.95 “Northern wind”, captains may look forward to commanding this legendary ‘Panzerschiff’,
Strv 103-0: Last Man Standing
The Strv 103, also known as the ‘S-Tank’, is a highly unusual Swedish main battle tank, unique for its turretless design and innovative use of adjustable suspension. Also coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming update 1.95 "Northern wind", the famous S-Tank will become among the first playable Swedish ground vehicles in the game!
FFVS J22: Settling The Bill
The J22 is a Swedish fighter developed in the early 1940s. Arriving as part of update 1.95 "Northern wind", the J22 will await eager pilots at the interim ranks of the brand new Swedish aviation tree, coming soon to War Thunder!
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  • 5 December 2019
Rooikat 76 Mk.1D: Desert Cat
The Rooikat 76 is a South African wheeled armoured fighting vehicle, developed during the 1980s and coming soon in War Thunder with update 1.95 "Northern wind"!
Prinz Eugen: Steaming Into the Atomic Age
Prinz Eugen was one of three Admiral Hipper-class heavy cruisers. After having seen extensive use during WWII, Prinz Eugen is now ready to make an appearance in War Thunder too, becoming the German premium heavy cruiser!
B17A: SAAB's first
We’re continuing our overview of the most unusual Swedish aircraft from the upcoming War Thunder 1.95 "Northern wind" update. Today we’re going to tell you about the first mass-produced Swedish bomber: the B17A.
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  • 3 December 2019
New Location: New Zealand cape
Let’s meet in the new location for naval battles from upcoming War Thunder update 1.95 "Northern wind"!
SAAB B3C: Bomber to Start From
The B3C was an export version of the German Junkers Ju 86 bomber, built under licence by the SAAB company for the Swedish Air Force. Coming to War Thunder with the upcoming update 1.95 "Northern wind", the B3C will be among the first aircraft available to pilots as part of the brand new Swedish aviation tree!
HMAS Tobruk: Advance Australia!
One of the last Battle-class destroyers to be built, sporting an enhanced anti-air armament and a larger crew complement for improved survivability.
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  • 28 November 2019
J6B Jaktfalken II: falcon from the north
We’re kicking off the introduction to Sweden’s aviation tech tree with one of the “reserves” – the J6B Jaktfalken II single-seat biplane.