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Pre-order: F-4S Phantom II pack
An upgraded version of the menacing Phantom II multirole jet fighter will join the top ranks of the US air forces as a new Premium aircraft in the “Sky Guardians” update. Check the exclusive content available for pre-order pack owners!
Yak-141: Freestyle on the Deck
All-weather multipurpose VTOL jet fighter Yak-141 will be the pinnacle of the Yakovlev fighter family in the Soviet tech tree with the upcoming “Sky Guardians” update!
Best Helicopters
In War Thunder mixed battles, helicopters provide close air support and are very good at it. They are real predators that can easily defeat even the most dangerous tanks on the enemy team. Today we’re going to discuss helicopters that do an even better job than their peers at their ranks – the best attack helicopters in War Thunder!
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  • 1 March 2023
French Navy: light cruiser Duguay-Trouin
Duguay-Trouin is the lead ship of her class of light cruisers built for the French navy in the years following the end of World War I. Being not only the first capital ship built by France in the postwar period, Duguay-Trouin will also be one of the first French vessels to arrive in War Thunder as part of the “Sky Guardians” major update!
F-16AJ: Cover-boy
The export version of the F-16A jet-fighter designed for Japan Air Self-Defense Force comes as the first 4th gen aircraft in the Japanese tech tree.
Pages of History (March)
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.
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  • 28 February 2023
96K6 Pantsir-S1: The Ultimatum
The Pantsir-S1 surface-to-air missile and artillery system capable of tracking and killing several air targets comes as a new top-tier SPAAG for the Soviets.
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  • 27 February 2023
The Shooting Range #343
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 26 February 2023
Thunder Show: Phoenix Rampage
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the craziest moments of the past week. Today’s menu includes a balanced mix of air and ground vehicles. We’re pretty sure you’ll never guess the exact nature of mixing the skies and the ground today... Sometimes it’s pretty literal! Let’s get started!
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  • 24 February 2023
French Navy: destroyer Aigle
The Aigle destroyer sporting deadly cannons and great torpedoes comes as the first French ship to be added to the game in a special early access pack!
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  • 24 February 2023
AH-6M Little Bird: The Killer Egg
A special forces helicopter originating from the commercial model offers mind-blowing agility and a lethal arsenal of weapons!
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  • 24 February 2023
"Sky Guardians" Update Teaser
Prepare yourself for the Sky Guardians!
Tactics: Chinese Light Tanks
China employs thousands of light tanks that are always ready to be deployed in the south, where lakes, mountains, paddy fields and other terrain features pose a serious challenge for mechanized forces. During the last fifty years, China experimented with a lot of different light tank designs. Naturally, in War Thunder, there are quite a few light tanks found in the Chinese tech tree at mid to high ranks. Today we’ll discuss the ways you can use those vehicles as effectively as possible.
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  • 22 February 2023
Defender Tournament Series
The new Defender tournament series with a total prize pool of 184,300 Golden Eagles will take place from February 25th until March 2nd. You can participate in any of 16 tournaments or in several if you like. Winners will receive Starter Packs of their choice, “Protector of Sparta” decals, titles, Golden Eagles, and other valuable prizes.
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  • 22 February 2023
USS Nevada (BB-36): Cutting the Edge
USS Nevada is the lead ship of her class of two battleships built for the U.S. Navy in the years prior to the outbreak of WWI. Featuring a plethora of naval innovations and setting a standard for coming U.S. battleships, captains in War Thunder will have the chance to take command of the iconic USS Nevada as it arrives in the game as part of the next major update!
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  • 22 February 2023
Pre-order: USS CA-134 Des Moines 1948 heavy cruiser
A fast-firing Premium heavy cruiser, the USS Des Moines is available for pre-order as a special pack with Golden Eagles, Premium days and unique customization options!
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  • 21 February 2023
Special
South African Armed Forces Day
In 2012 President Zuma chose February 21st as the day to honor the Armed Forces of South Africa; it is celebrated with drills and parades.
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  • 21 February 2023
Challenger 2E: Hurry up, Sir!
A new British top-tier main battle tank comes equipped with a new power plant and improved mobility.