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New Ground Map: Attica

In addition to anticipated vehicles, the Storm Warning update brings a new location for combined battles: the sunny Attica inspired by the sunlit landscapes of the south-east of Greece. Today we’d like to introduce you to this new location, show you around, demonstrate the main attack directions, and, of course, do a little bit of sightseeing. We’re sure these sights deserve to be seen!

Su-33: Unfulfilled Plans

The Soviet Union has always had inferior carrier-based aircraft compared to the West. While the United States used all the might of its aircraft carriers in World War 2 and Vietnam and the United Kingdom showcased theirs during the Falklands War, the Soviet Union was still busy rebuilding its fleet to fit its new doctrines.

Eurofighter Typhoon: Riding the Wind

The Storm Warning update brings the roar of jet turbines, and with them, several new high-rank aircraft! And a special role among them is reserved for a couple of multirole European fighters that look a lot like twins. Please welcome the multinational Eurofighter Typhoon, a fighter that made its maiden flight in 1994 and is still in production. In War Thunder, this plane is the new top for the aircraft tech trees of Germany, Italy, and Great Britain!

Thunder Show: ATGM BADMINTON

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most daring moments of the past week. Today we have a few accidents, a lot of courage... And some good old skill that can help you overcome pretty much anything that life throws at you. Let’s get started!

MiG-21 — Supersonic Legion

The 1950s were a groundbreaking period in aviation history. By the late 1940s, pilots had transitioned from propeller-driven aircraft to jets, and the sound barrier had just been broken. Yet engineers were already working on a new generation of aircraft that would make even the most recent designs look obsolete.

All Sidewinders in War Thunder

War Thunder has a wide range of air-to-air missiles, and almost every update extends the list. The AIM-9 Sidewinder family occupies a prominent place among AAMs, and boy this family is large!

Pages of History: Hybrid tech

Like an artisan, the military hones its tools to better suit its needs and desires. And as it often happens, vehicles captured as trophies or inherited as legacy tech can’t find any use in the existing military paradigm.

IAR-93B Vultur — Flight of the Vulture

The Flight of the Vulture event brings a unique aircraft to our game, and today we’d like to take a closer look at it! This subsonic fighter-bomber is a joint development of Yugoslavia and Romania. Made in the early 1970s, it was accepted into service by both nations under the names of the J-22 Orao and the IAR-93 Vultur respectively. The Romanian version’s name means ‘vulture’, and its late modification is the one available to players!

Thunder Show: SPINY AA

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most beautiful moments of the past week. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder... But we hope your eyes agree with ours today. Let’s get started!

Sword & Dagger: How to Play on BMP-3

In War Thunder, there are three vehicles that feature Bakhcha-type dual weapon systems: the Soviet BMP-3, the Russian BMD-4, and the Chinese ZBD04A. Each has its own distinctive traits, but their armament largely shapes their overall playstyle.

Battle Pass: Guided Fury

The ‘Guided Fury’ Battle Pass is past its middle point by now! Which means it’s time to review the second half of its challenges and discuss the best ways to complete them — and get those rewards faster.

"Storm Warning" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Storm Warning!

Pages of History: Minengeschoß Shells

Early in the Battle of Britain, the German command realized that large four-engine bombers and durable all-metal fighters would soon become a major challenge and a very tough obstacle for the Luftwaffe.

Sabra Mk.I - Beyond Magach

Israeli tanks in War Thunder can be divided into two large groups. One includes the famous Merkava MBTs made at home, while the other one unites various modifications of the American M48 and M60, known locally as the Magach.

Thunder Show: TANKAMBO

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most flaming moments of the past week. Each video in this episode could’ve been a major scene in a good action movie. Did you get your popcorn? Let’s get started!

Twin-Boom Aircraft: Vanishing Species

In the early days of aviation, as the field of aircraft design was just beginning to take shape, engineers were constantly experimenting with new airframe concepts. Aerodynamic layouts ranged from groundbreaking innovations to outright oddities. Many were quickly tested, and while some faded into obscurity, others laid the groundwork for future advancements.

Firebirds: 10 Hidden Features

The Firebirds update has brought numerous changes to our game, and we’ve already made videos about the biggest ones. Today we’d like to talk about smaller yet also important additions that could go under the radar otherwise.

155 mm: Artillery Standard

The French Char 2C land battleship, the American T30 experimental heavy tank, and the modern VIDAR artillery system... At first glance, these look like completely different vehicles. But there’s one thing that unites them all: their main caliber is 155 millimeters. And it’s not a coincidence.