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Thunder Show: HIT ZONE
Welcome to Thunder Show and the coolest moments of the past week. War Thunder pilots, tankers, and captains can sometimes survive in situations where even a tardigrade would’ve given up. Occasionally they would even forget about self-preservation to achieve the impossible. Let’s see it in action, shall we?
  • 28 April 2023
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Koi and Golden Week in Japan
In late April to early May Japan, celebrates several holidays that form the Golden Week. April 29th, the birthday of Emperor Hirohito, is celebrated as Showa Day, May 3rd is the Constitution Day, May 4th is the Greenery Day, and May 5th is the Children’s Day. The latter is celebrated by Japanese families by putting out koinobori — windsocks in the shape of the koi carps that symbolize each member of the family.
Huge May Sale in War Thunder!
Let us meet May with a large-scale sale that each commander can use to easily fill the hangar with new vehicles and purchase many other valuable items. Time to spend your Golden Eagles wisely!
Air Superiority Tournament and Twitch Drops
We invite the best pilots of modern aircraft to the Air Superiority Tournament, where jet fighters will fight in the skies in 4v4 battles. The winners will receive valuable prizes, and viewers of the Finals will get Twitch Drops!
Kawanishi Aircraft: Dreamers in the service of the IJN
Do you know how the Japanese aircraft industry was created? It was all about big industrial and financial conglomerates creating aircraft manufacturing branches, then adding design bureaus to them, finding suppliers and service partners etc. It was all very orderly, with very little room for rogue agents, dreamers or crazy ambitious schemes... but the Kawanishi aircraft company clearly didn’t get the memo.
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  • 26 April 2023
“Her Majesty’s Hussar”: Warbonds
The Warbond shop for the “Her Majesty’s Hussar” Battle Pass season will be open from 26th of April until 26th of July.
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  • 26 April 2023
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Israel Independence Day
On May 14th 1948, Israel declared its independence — and then managed to defend it thanks to its armed forces. This holiday is celebrated on 5 Iyar in the Hebrew calendar, which in 2023 corresponds to April 25-26, from sunset till sunset. On this day, people decorate their houses and cars with Israeli flags and have picnics, the government gives out awards for contributions to Israeli culture, and some military bases open up to visitors.
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Italy Liberation Day
By the end of April of 1945, Italy-based forces of the Wehrmacht and Republic of Salo had no supplies or manpower to oppose the Allies, and so on the 29th they capitulated at Caserta. However, it was the 25th of April that became Liberation Day — on this date the National Liberation Committee of Upper Italy called for all guerrillas to rise against the occupying forces and force their garrisons to surrender.
Meet Her Majesty's Hussar, the 11th season of Battle Pass
For hundreds of years, hussars were part of the cavalry, but technical progress in the 20th century forced them to ditch horses for tanks — which means they have a place in War Thunder! The eleventh Battle Pass season that will launch very soon is called "Her Majesty's Hussar" for a reason: its main prize, the Centurion (in its later modification), was used by hussar squadrons in the Korean War when Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.
Pages of History (May)
For the whole month, you will have 8 tasks available to you one by one. Completion of each task will award you with a trophy containing a reward, while completing all tasks will award you with a unique in-game player icon.
The Shooting Range #351
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 23 April 2023
Thunder Show: Drone capture
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most unbelievable moments of the past week. This episode is all about numbers. You know, feelings and interpretations can be argued, but numbers are solid. Let’s get started!
  • 21 April 2023
Rankings Challenge: Season 1
The first season of Rankings Challenge begins! In its debut you’ll earn unique camouflages and titles, and the best of the best will enter the finals with a prize pool of over $3000! Can you play War Thunder well? Then the prize can be yours!
Pre-order: M1 KVT
A visually modified M1 Abrams MBT to represent a Soviet tank in exercises, with premium status and pre-order bonuses!
Battle Pass vehicles: Centurion Mk 2
The main tank prize of the new season is the British Centurion Mk 2 with a cast turret and gun stabiliser. Meet Her Majesty Hussar!
Battle Pass vehicles: J26 David
J26 David is an interned and purchased American P-51B-7 Mustang fighter aircraft in service with the Swedish air forces. Meet the main aviation prize available for every War Thunder player!
Book of Records: French Armor
France was among the first nations in the world to employ locally produced tanks. During the 20th century, France was home to a lot of incredibly interesting vehicles, from their own cars to heavy and medium tanks. Today we’re going to talk about the most interesting, outstanding, and record-breaking French ground vehicles available in War Thunder.
  • 19 April 2023
Meet the new War Thunder soundtracks for modern vehicles!
Music from your favorite game can be enjoyed from outside it — and we're happy to give you an opportunity to do so. Following the classic War Thunder soundtrack that was dedicated to the vehicles of WWII, we released two new albums. They consist of 20 tracks that were added to the game in the Apex Predators update and are played during the battles of the Cold War era and more modern ground and air vehicles. We hope to please commanders of the navy with new music in the foreseeable future!