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Development
Arsenal VB.10-02: Professional Striker
At Rank IV, the VB.10-02 is one of the most destructive and heavily armed fighters you can pilot, and became part of France’s aviation tree in War Thunder update 1.73, "Vive la France".
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M4A4 (SA50) - The Desert Warrior
The M4A4 (SA50), also known as the M-50 Super Sherman, will comes to War Thunder as part of the French ground forces research tree coming with War Thunder update 1.75!
Lorraine 40t: Sports Heavy
The Lorraine 40t is a French, experimental tank with an auto-loading cannon and a classic French tank design feature: the oscillating turret. How will it fare against German Tigers and Soviet IS tanks? Let’s find out!
SOMUA S.35 - Shield of The Republic
Today we’re excited to present to you yet another familiar face when it comes to French tank designs, one of the best medium tank of the 1930s, the SOMUA S.35 medium tank!
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SAu 40 - The Ugly Duckling
The SAu 40 is a prototype French SPG, constructed at the dawn of the Second World War with the intent to equip light mechanized divisions of the French army. Although it’s unclear whether the vehicle has taken part in active combat during the Invasion of France in 1940, War Thunder tankers will see the SAu 40 on the battlefields of War Thunder in the upcoming 1.75 update!
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M4A1 FL10 - The Charming Sherman
The M4A1 FL10 tank - A classic American with French innovation - coming to War Thunder update 1.75!
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Char B1ter: A Blast From The Past
The Char B1 remains one of France’s most iconic WW2 era tanks not just due to its instantly recognizable visual appearance, but also due to its widespread use during the Invasion of France in 1940.
AMX-13 SS.11
The AMX-13 SS.11 is a modernized version of the well-known AMX-13 light tank developed in the late 1940s. This Cold War version of the tank was retrofitted with ATGMs to complement its 75mm cannon, in an effort to boost the vehicle’s effectiveness against hostile armour.
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North sea + Navy test schedule
We are introducing a new location for naval battles - “North Sea”. This location was inspired by the landscape of the Frisian Islands.
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Preliminary research and purchase changes for ground vehicles rank 3-5
As we promised previously, we are reducing the RP requirements as well as the prices in SL for vehicles, modifications, repairs and ammo in ground vehicles of ranks 3-5!
LeO 451 Early: Catch Me If You Can!
The LeO 451 is a French medium bomber, developed in the mid 1930s as part of a plan to increase the numbers of strategic bombers within the ranks of the newly formed Armée de l'air. Let’s take a closer look at what this very capable little French bomber has to offer.
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A-35B: The American Legionnaire
The American Vultee A-35B dive bomber didn't really catch on in its homeland, but it received a warm welcome in the air force of Free France!
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M.S.410: The Duelist
The MS.410 is a further development of the Morane-Saulnier MS.406 fighter, developed in France in March 1940. Let’s take a closer look at one of the aircraft available to pilots in the lower ranks of the French aviation tree in update 1.73 “Vive la France”.
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NC.223.3: let nobody leave unsatisfied!
The French bomber NC.223.3 is a seriously refined version of another starter-level bomber, the F.222. Four engines, an incredibly huge bomb load and cannon turrets!
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Dewoitine D.501: Lost But Not Forgotten
At the time of their introduction to service, aircraft of the D.500 series were among the most advanced in the world. Meet one of the versions of the series, the Dewoitine D.501!
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Begleitpanzer 57: Bofors/Marder united at last!
What happens if you install a rapid-firing ship cannon and guided rockets on a light tracked chassis? Meet the Begleitpanzer 57, a light top-tier tank in the German branch of War Thunder!
The MB.157 fighter and a new pilot model for the French Air Force
We are pleased to present the French MB.157 fighter, the most advanced aircraft among the Marcel-Bloch series. In addition, meet a new French pilot model in War Thunder!
Farman F.222.2: Big! Heavy! Yours!

The Farman F.222 is an early 1930s French high-winged heavy bomber, powered by four engines set up in an unconventional push-pull configuration.