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The Shooting Range #347
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 26 March 2023
Thunder Show: FLOP-A-ROO
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the brightest moments of the past week. Today we’re going to find out what happens when players go above and beyond. Or even further than that! Anything to survive or win. Let’s get started!
  • 24 March 2023
Radars and Missiles: recent updates
A little more details of a recent update with noticeable improvements in the radar mechanics, the IRST range, and flight parameters of missiles.
Best Early MBTs
Today we’re going to talk about the best early MBTs available in War Thunder. Compared to their modern counterparts, they don’t have advanced electronics, fancy stabilizers and other cool gadgets, but they are universal tanks through and through.
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  • 22 March 2023
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First Flight of the La-5
On March 21st, 1942 the La-5, a Soviet fighter aircraft designed by Semyon Lavochkin, made its maiden flight. It was an evolution of LaGG-3 that replaced an inline engine with the stronger and more widely available Shvetsov ASh-82 radial engine; that allowed the USSR to quickly produce a huge number of new fighters. In the skies La-5 was a strong competitor to the German Bf 109, and its modifications were used until the end of the War.
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  • 21 March 2023
Meet the guest account!
As you may have noticed, War Thunder now has a “Guest login” button at the game start. This option helps novice players to get into the game easier and allows them to login to the game without account registration and email confirmation.
  • 20 March 2023
The Shooting Range #346
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 19 March 2023
Thunder Show: STRAY SHELL
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most reckless moments of the past week. Expect to see a calculated lake landing, the best in-game aircraft’s secret weapon, and some ludicrously successful teamwork... All of this and more in the next few minutes! Let’s get started!
  • 17 March 2023
Thunder CUP 2023 and trophy with eSport camouflages
Last weekend's qualifiers determined the best teams that will fight for the title as the Thunder CUP 2023 champions. We invite you to watch the tournament on the new official Twitch channel dedicated to War Thunder esports.
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St. Patrick’s Day
The feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is observed on March 17th. This holiday has long since stopped being a purely religious one and thanks to the Irish immigrants spread across the entire world.
Wiki Review: CV 90105 XC-8 and its decal
The CV90105 XC-8 is living proof that even a good modern vehicle might be better! Learn more about this amazing vehicle from our Wiki review!
Sky Guardians trophy with with user-created camouflages
Meet the new Sky Guardians trophy! 38 authors from the Live.WT portal created 40 new camouflages: 17 historical, 21 semi-historical, and only 2 fictional! You can use them on vehicles of any rank, both old and new ones from the Sky Guardians update, while supporting the creators! 
Luftwaffe Dagger. Bf 109 Tactics
The 1930s introduced a lot of legendary aircraft that were active during WW2, and the aircraft of the Bf.109 series are, without any doubt, among the most recognisable vehicles of the era. Today, we’re going to discuss the effective ways you can use these iconic fighters in battle!
  • 15 March 2023
The Shooting Range #345
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 12 March 2023
Thunder Show: NOT FOR YOU!
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most insane moments of the past week. Today’s batch of winners all set themselves a goal—and achieved it! Or maybe not exactly... But they sure achieved something! Like in golf... Ugh, enough with the teasing, we’ll let you see it all anyway. Let’s get started!
  • 10 March 2023
Fair Play
We regularly block users who violate the Terms of Use and EULA. Since January 2023, 261 accounts have been blocked in the game for using prohibited client modifications and today we have decided to publish a list of these offenders in a dedicated forum topic. This list will be available within two weeks of publication.
  • 9 March 2023
TAM: Argentine Wonder
The Tanque Argentino Mediano, or simply the TAM. It’s not as well-known to military vehicles enthusiasts as the Abrams, the T-34 or the Panther, but for the people of Argentina, this tank is certainly a legend. A unique combat vehicle that is used only by the Argentine army.
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  • 8 March 2023
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Happy International Women’s Day!
It’s the first and the most important spring holiday! On this day we’d like to extend congratulations to all women of the world. We wish you to always be surrounded by your loved ones, for a smile to never leave your lips, and for all your wishes to come true. Celebrate this holiday with us in War Thunder!