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Raketenautomat: double-barrel rocket launcher
An experimental rocket SPG with two 81mm launchers and an extreme fire rate is coming to the game as part of the upcoming War Thunder update.
The Shooting Range #354
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 14 May 2023
Thunder Show: HEAR, HEAR!
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most insane moments of the past week. Today we’d like to talk about rush. Sometimes it pays off pretty well to be hasty, like when you’re capturing points. But sometimes it’s, well, not as helpful. Let’s get started!
  • 12 May 2023
Colbert heavy cruiser: The Contender
Meet the Suffren-class Colbert heavy cruiser! Being one of the first rank IV ships it can be equipped with two scout aircraft, wields good gunnery and has a total of 10 torpedoes!
New location: “Iberian Castle”
Our team is preparing new locations for the upcoming War Thunder update. Meet the "Iberian Castle", new location for mixed battles!
Book of Records: Naval Battles
We already covered the biggest, the baddest and the most extraordinary ground vehicles and aircraft in previous episodes of the Book of Records. Now it’s time to go to sea: today we’re talking about the record-breaking vessels of War Thunder!
  • 10 May 2023
Pr. 56K Braviy destroyer: the Missile Apprentice
Project 56K Braviy destroyer was the first Soviet experimental carrier of the surface-to-air naval missile.
Le Malin: the malign destroyer
The French large destroyer Le Malin of the Le Fantasque class was built to chase and hunt other destroyers.
The Shooting Range #353
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 7 May 2023
Grumman F-14B Tomcat: The Bombcat
A new top-tier US naval jet fighter that comes equipped with more powerful engines and new weapons!
Thunder Show: Strategic fighter
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the craziest moments of the past week. In this episode: an alternate ending for World War 2, the normiest War Thunder Wiesel, and a tiny peeking helmet. Let’s get started!
  • 5 May 2023
War Thunder — Now on your Smartphone!
Large-scale military vehicular combat is now accessible right on your mobile phones globally! The Open Beta test has begun with War Thunder Mobile for Android portable devices and we invite all interested players to download the APK file from the official web site of the game.
May Sale in the Gaijin Store!
To celebrate ‘Victory in Europe’ Day, we are temporarily returning rare bundles with themed vehicles to the store!
Victory Day in War Thunder
Victory! Many allied countries spent years with trials and tribulations to end the bloodiest war in the history of humanity, and in early May of 1945 their efforts finally bore fruit. This victory is the most important event of the XXth century that is remembered and celebrated today by tens of millions of people. Join us in War Thunder to commemorate this event!
  • 5 May 2023
Legend of Victory: BM-31-12 “Andryusha”
Meet the bane of the Wehrmacht — MLRS BM-31-12 “Andryusha”! This vehicle undertook its baptism by fire under Novgorod in Russia and helped push the front way back to Berlin — truly a Legend of Victory! You can receive it and many other prizes, including keys from the “Demolition crate” that contains items from past War Thunder events!
BF2C-1 Goshawk: new reserve aircraft of the USA
New reserve aircraft comes to the US tech tree in the upcoming War Thunder update. Meet first photos and details!
Battle Pass: Her Majesty's Hussar
On the 26th of April, a brand new battle pass season called ‘Her Majesty's Hussar’ began in War Thunder! As usual, you can get a free premium vehicle by simply playing games and completing tasks, and there are two other rare vehicles waiting for you if you purchase the battle-pass for 2,000 Golden Eagles. Naturally, there are also lots of unique decals and a cool title that you can earn!
  • 3 May 2023
BM-31-12: Katyusha’s Little Brother
Soviet multiple-rocket launch system BM-31-12 will become the main prize of the upcoming Victory Day event in War Thunder.