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Book of Records: American Aircraft
Military aircraft designed in the US are considered to be among the best in the world – and rightly so. American strategists have long realised that having a capable air force is one of the main ways to ensure victory in battle. For many years, the military decision-makers demanded almost impossible things from American engineers, but they delivered time and time again, creating a slew of unique designs. Today we’re going to speak about the most impressive of them!
  • 17 August 2022
It’s fixed! №61
We keep on working on improvements and fixes for War Thunder, and in this digest we’d like to tell you about the most prominent recent changes to the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the special section of our website.
  • 17 August 2022
USS Alaska (CB-1)
The USS Alaska is the lead ship of an American large cruiser class of warships, developed in the 1930s. Soon, captains in War Thunder can look forward to the arrival of USS Alaska as the first battlecruiser to join the ranks of the U.S. Navy as part of the next major update!
  • 16 August 2022
Special
US Airborne Day
On August 16th, 1940, US army forces performed their first parachute jump. The airborne troops received their baptism of fire a couple years later in North Africa and went on to play a crucial role in key late war events such as the invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.
  • 16 August 2022
The Shooting Range #315
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 14 August 2022
Thunder Show: Bomberbolt
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the best moments of the past week! Most of our episodes feature incredible or highly unlikely scenarios... this time it’s gonna be different. Only meticulously planned actions that you may be able to pull off again when needed. Just maybe not today. You know, next time. Or whenever you need it... Ah, shoot, who are we kidding? We’ve got no idea how you do this! Let’s get started!
  • 12 August 2022
Squadron vehicles: Object 122TM
Experimental Chinese tank wielding a 120mm smooth-bore gun and four ATGMs comes to the game as a new squadron vehicle!
  • 12 August 2022
Best Light Tanks
In War Thunder battles, light tanks are used in the reconnaissance and fire-support roles. As evident from the name, light tanks are typically highly mobile combat vehicles that are fitted with powerful guns and next to no armour. Today we’re going to speak about the best tanks of this type known for their aptitude for ambushes and surprise attacks. Let’s go!
  • 10 August 2022
It’s fixed! №60
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.
  • 10 August 2022
The Shooting Range #314
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 7 August 2022
Thunder Show: Hidden Menace
Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the best moments of the past week! Today you can expect some true Horsemen of the Apocalypse: players who achieved such a devastating victory or delivered such a mighty blow that their enemies had no chances left whatsoever... Or morale. Or the enemies themselves were obliterated. Anyway, let’s get started!
  • 5 August 2022
Type 74 (G)
The Type 74 was only the second tank created in post-war Japan. But it was made well: the first model was produced in 1975, but thanks to new modifications, it remained in use for many years. G is the ultimate modification of Type 74, and also the final.
  • 4 August 2022
Battle Pass: Field Testing
Get ready for “Field Testing”: a new season of Battle Pass that just started in War Thunder. By playing the game and completing missions, you can get one premium vehicle for free, and if you purchase a battle pass for 2000 Golden Eagles, there’ll be two more rare vehicles to claim! Let’s talk about them, as well as other notable prizes of this season right now!
  • 3 August 2022
Summer Quest
Welcome to the War Thunder Summer Quest! This time, the event will take place in a new format: all you need to get prizes is just to earn mission points! Basically any activity in battle will get you closer to the rewards.
  • 3 August 2022
It’s fixed! №59
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game. You can find information about all updates that have been released in War Thunder in the website special section.
  • 3 August 2022
Special
People’s Liberation Army Day
On August 1st, 1927, the Nanchang uprising laid the foundation of what later became the Chinese Red Army. From 1937 to 1945, it was fighting against the Japanese invaders, and in 1948 it was reformed into People’s Liberation Army. Right now, it is one of the strongest military forces in the world.
  • 1 August 2022
The Shooting Range #313
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 31 July 2022
Thunder Show: Back to you!
Hi! Welcome to a new episode of Thunder Show. We’d like to title today’s set of moments with a single word: “beyond.” You might ask: “Beyond what?” Well... everything! ATGM frags beyond what’s possible, landings beyond what’s sensible, and insane ricochets beyond good and evil. Let’s get started!
  • 29 July 2022