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Birthday of the MiG-17
On January 14th, 1950, the prototype SI (I-330) aircraft, soon after named the MiG-17, took her maiden flight. Even then the aircraft showed better flight characteristics than its predecessor, the MiG-15bis jet fighter. The MiG-17 was in service with many armed forces and was used in intense combat becoming the principal for Chinese, Polish, and Czechoslovakian licensed copies.
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  • 14 January 2022
Top 5 Biplanes
In the early years of aviation, engineers were all about building fixed-wing aircraft with two main wings stacked one above the other. Aircraft of this configuration were called… biplanes. Today this configuration definitely looks dated, but then it was perfect for working around the technical limitations of that era.
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  • 12 January 2022
It’s fixed! №36
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 on the website special section.
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  • 12 January 2022
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Vistula–Oder offensive
In January 1945, the Vistula-Oder offensive by the Soviet army began to liberate the western part of Poland and provide a further advance by troops into German territory. The operation became perhaps the most intensive strategic offensive operation in the history of modern Europe.
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  • 10 January 2022
The Shooting Range #286
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 9 January 2022
Thunder Show: Jet Chase
Welcome to this week’s best moments on Thunder Show! Today you can expect to see a Hollywood style chase, an explosive and highly efficient anti-torpedo measure, and a whole bunch of bad luck. Let's go!
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  • 7 January 2022
Holiday Spirit
Winter holidays are a time for rest and celebration… and you can bring this festive spirit to battlefields of War Thunder as well! There are actually many ways you can wish other players a merry Christmas and a happy new year — both on the ground and in the air!
The Shooting Range #285
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 2 January 2022
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Operation Bolo
Active aircraft and air defense unit supply from the USSR created significant difficulties for the US Air Forces during the Vietnam War. The appearance in the skies of the latest Soviet MiG-21 fighters was a key factor in launching an active operation to eliminate this threat.
Thunder Show: Hunting Season
Welcome to Thunder Show and the best moments of the past week! Today you're going to see an ATGM virtuoso, a self-propelled fly swatter, an extreme way to fight traffic jams, and a poacher in action. Let's go!
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  • 31 December 2021
Newcomers of 2021
This is the list of the best, most interesting vehicles of 2021 that are a part of the regular tech tree — so if you’re looking for something new to try this holiday season, any of these vehicles should be a really good pick!
  • 29 December 2021
It’s fixed! №35
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 on the website special section.
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  • 29 December 2021
The New Year Sale!
Unique bundles and standalone packs with discount!
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Battle of the Kerch Peninsula
Completing the “Battle of the Kerch Peninsula” task will bring you a battle trophy with reward!
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  • 27 December 2021
The Shooting Range #284
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
  • 26 December 2021
Christmas Video
We would like to thank each and every one of you in our community for sticking with us and playing War Thunder throughout 2021!
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  • 24 December 2021
Thunder Show: Leap of Faith
Welcome to Thunder Show and the best moments of the past week! Today we're going to show you some new bombing feats, skillful air and naval multikills, and one incredible lucky miss. Let's go!
  • 24 December 2021
Zotac Gaming RTX 3060 Ti Giveaway
Our friends at Zotac have a special surprise for this end of the year - a GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Twin Edge OC giveaway!
  • 24 December 2021