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Alexander Pokryshkin’s P-39N-0 is Temporarily Available for the Ace’s Birthday!
Alexander Pokryshkin was born on March 6th 1913 in Novo-Nikolaevsk (now Novosibirsk) to a working-class family. He was fascinated by planes from the age of 12 and at the age of 19 he volunteered for the Red Army, where he trained as an aircraft technician.
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  • 6 March 2025
XM246: The American Gepard!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the XM246, an experimental SPAA with a pair of 35 mm Oerlikon KDA cannons on the hull of the M48 Patton tank, coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update.
Fair Play: February 2025
We’re constantly working on removing cheaters from War Thunder. We rely on anti-cheat systems to check for prohibited software usage, as well as on reports from players that we carefully go through. You can use the replay service on our website to report players to us who have violated the Terms of Service and the License Agreement of the game.
  • 5 March 2025
Pre-order: Ariete Certezza
Let’s take a look at the premium version of the C1 Ariete tank with additional armor and a unique look!
Su-30SM: In Thrust We Trust
Let’s take a look at the Su-30SM, a modern Russian multi-role two-seat fighter jet coming to the Hornet’s Sting major update!
Tracked Rapier: Aerial Pest Control
Today we’ll be taking a look at the Tracked Rapier, featuring the new Rapier missile installed onto the back of a M548 cargo-carrier that was in service with the British Army!
Video Digest 03.03.25
This digest features the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Chinese tank destroyer PTZ89, the immensely popular helicopter Mi-8, and jet attack aircraft!
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  • 3 March 2025
2S19M1 and 2S19M2: Vengeance Is Mine!
Two variants of this Russian tank destroyer are coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update — one as a standard researchable vehicle, and one as a squadron vehicle!
The IAR 316B Is Temporarily Available for the Alouette III’s First Flight!
The Aérospatiale Alouette III multi-purpose helicopter designed by French company Sud Aviation made its first flight on February 28th, 1959. This helicopter was popular among countries and saw widespread service, with more than 2,000 Alouette III helicopters being produced. The number of operating countries reached 80, with Romania being one of them who gave the helicopter the designation of IAR 316.
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  • 28 February 2025
Location Improvements for Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and Jungle!
Today we’re taking a look at the visually updated Advance to the Rhine, Sinai and improved Jungle that will be coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update!
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  • 28 February 2025
The Welsh Flag for St. David’s Day!
March 1st is St. David’s Day! A special day for the people of Wales, who go to parades, music festivals and wear the daffodil and leek. The Welsh flag features a red dragon passant with a white and green background, and makes a temporary return to War Thunder for Golden Eagles.
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  • 28 February 2025
F/A-18 Hornet: Announcement & Pre-order!
Today we’ll be taking a look at the F/A-18 Hornet family of aircraft — the nations that will get this aircraft and the pre-order pack!
"Hornet's Sting" Update Trailer!
Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Hornet's Sting!
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  • 27 February 2025
Raider Hunter: Strasbourg
The French Strasbourg battleship with its non-standard armament layout is the main reward in the Raider Hunter vehicle event!
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  • 27 February 2025
Pages of History (March): The Royal Ace
In this month’s Pages of History, you will find yourself in the midst of key historical events across different theaters of war. From the Soviet Union and Austria, Iraq and the Mediterranean — take part in battles using vehicles corresponding to these historic conflicts and earn rewards! 
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  • 27 February 2025
Pre-order: Marder CLOVIS
Today we’ll be taking a look at a new premium for Germany and France — the experimental Marder CLOVIS light tank featuring an oscillating turret!
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  • 26 February 2025
Harry Hopkins Mk.I: The Weird Fella
Today we’re taking a look at one of the more unconventional light tanks out there, the Harry Hopkins Mk.I, a new tank for Britain at Rank II
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  • 25 February 2025
Video Digest 24.02.2025
It’s Monday, which means it’s time to catch up on all the videos we’ve posted on our YouTube channel last week!
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  • 24 February 2025