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FV510 Warrior: Built for the future!
A top-tier light armoured vehicle for British tankers – the Warrior IFV with its multipurpose 30 mm cannon and MILAN ATGM
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AH-1Z Viper - A Lasting Legacy
American aviators and helicopter enthusiasts will have the chance to pilot the Viper in War Thunder with the release of update 1.81 “The Valkyries”!
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Mi-35M: Up-to-date “Hind”
The Mi-35M is a modern utility combat helicopter of the Russian army, the modernized legacy of the iconic “Hind”.
BMP-2: Experienced Support
The new Soviet infantry combat vehicle was designed with consideration for the strengths and weaknesses of its predecessor, the BMP-1.
Flight models and physics of War Thunder helicopters
Recently, we announced that combat helicopters will be coming to War Thunder in update 1.81 "The Valkyries".
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Locations for naval battles: “Mediterranean port” and “Green mountains gulf”
We would like to present to you two locations for naval battles which are coming to War Thunder with the release of major update 1.81 “The Valkyries”: “Green mountains gulf” and “Mediterranean port”
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TAM - Replacing The Old Guard
The TAM is a highly compact, mobile and deadly Argentinian medium tank that will provide German tankers with a very capable frontline scout at the higher ranks.
Mi-24A: The impeccable Hind
The first version of the most mass-produced military helicopter of the Eastern Bloc – the Mi-24A. Meet the forerunner of a magnificent military dynasty in War Thunder!
Vietnam Location (air)
We are proud to present you with a new location for aircraft battles: “Vietnam", which is spread out over 128x128 km!
AH-1G Cobra: Strike Fast, Strike Hard
The AH-1G Cobra is a dedicated attack helicopter design, derived from the well-known UH-1 Huey, which primarily supported the combat actions of U.S. forces in the Vietnam War. Keep your head inside your hatch tankers, the Cobra is coming in hot with the release of War Thunder update 1.81 The Valkyries!
American Desert Location
A charming small town in the Arizona desert will be a new battlefield for War Thunder’s ground vehicles. War is coming to the New World!
Leopard 1 with the Rheinmetall 120mm L44
This late prototype of the Leopard 1, developed in the 1980s, is a proof-of-concept that the Rheinmetall 120mm cannon could be fitted on the Leopard 1 chassis. This highly interesting member of the Leopard 1 family will soon join the ranks of the German ground forces tree as a new rank V premium vehicle, coming to the game with the release of update 1.81!
AGM-12B Bullpup: They can’t dodge
The first guided American air-to-ground missile and a unique weapon system will become available in War Thunder as part of the ongoing Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event marathon!
TAM and M247 Sergeant York
We’re pleased to give you a sneak peek at some of the new tanks and armoured vehicles for the upcoming major update 1.81. You are among the first to find out!
Char 25t and T-80B
Another two awesome combat craft to be added to War Thunder with the upcoming major update 1.81. Meet the French light tank Char 25t, and a new Soviet top-tier - The T-80B main battle tank!
UH-1 and Mi-4: Early Birds
The UH-1 Iroquois and Mi-4are coming to War Thunder in update 1.81!
Mi-24 and AH-1F: Rotorcraft Icons
The AH-1F and Mi-24 Hind are coming to War Thunder in update 1.81!
Frunze Destroyer
Built in 1914, the Novik-class destroyer, which was later renamed as the “Frunze,” became one of the best combat ships of the Russian Empire. Meet the new destroyer in War Thunder!