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'Winged Lions' Update Teaser
Introducing the next major update teaser for War Thunder - 'Winged Lions'!
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Israeli Aviation Beta-Testing begins in the upcoming update!
We are pleased to announce that testing of the aviation of the new playable nation of Israel will begin with the release of the next major update "Winged Lions"!
Improving the flight physics of the SACLOS/MCLOS missiles
We are always trying to implement vehicles and weapons in the game as faithfully as possible and we also constantly refine and clarify the behavior of objects in the game, whether it is an aircraft or a shell. This time we have finalized the control mechanics of the SACLOS/MCLOS missiles to meet the higher requirements for reliability with the physical model of missile flight.
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  • 2 December 2021
Answers from the developers
Another round of questions and answers, with War Thunder producer Vyacheslav Bulannikov, this time in a 45 minutes long video version!
Leclerc SXXI: Knight’s Helm
The new top-tier French Leclerc SXXI MBT features improved turret armor and a new panoramic commander sight.
Flusi 1: The Gun Nut
Flusi 1 is a prototype German anti-aircraft vessel, originally ordered by the Luftwaffe as a means to cover landing troops during the planned Invasion of Great Britain. Arriving as part of the next major update, captains in War Thunder will have the chance to add this heavily armed experimental German AA boat to their coastal fleet lineup!
It’s fixed! №32
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game.
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  • 1 December 2021
Challenger 2 TES: a new perspective
A new modification of the best British tank - the Challenger 2 with explosive reactive armour blocks along the sides of the hull - a cool addition to Britain's top setup!
The Shooting Range #280
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 28 November 2021
Thunder Show: Killer Flares!
Hi! Welcome to the Thunder Show where we feature your replays of the most epic and funniest things that happen to you in your battles. Authors of the best ones get worldwide fame and 5000 golden eagles! And while you’re composing your email, here’s the best moments of the past week. Leeet's go!
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  • 26 November 2021
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Naval Infantry Day
On the 27th of November, the “Naval Infantry” celebrate their professional day! This naming was given back in 1705 by decree of the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great to a new kind of troops that are known today as “marine infantry”.
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  • 26 November 2021
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Mosquito first flight
On November 25th, 1940, the British de Havilland Mosquito multirole combat aircraft made its first flight. The Mosquito FB.Mk.VI and other modifications were versatile vehicles that perfectly suited the role of a bomber interceptor, and, thanks to various suspended weaponry, were capable of destroying enemy ground vehicles.
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  • 25 November 2021
Heinkel Aircraft
Ernst Heinkel wanted to design planes ever since he was just a kid in the German Empire. He saw zeppelins and biplane aircraft, true marvels of modern technology, conquering the sky, and imagined his own designs up there in the air. Heinkel created a company which eventually became one of the titans of the German combat aircraft industry.
  • 24 November 2021
Black Friday Bundle!
Special Black Friday bundle!
  • 24 November 2021
It’s fixed! №31
In this digest we would like to tell you about our continuing work on improvements and fixes in the game.
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  • 23 November 2021
The Shooting Range #279
You are watching The Shooting Range – a weekly show for all tankers, airmen and Captains in War Thunder.
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  • 21 November 2021
Thunder Show: Eye Of a Needle
Hi! Welcome to the Thunder Show where we feature your replays of the most epic and funniest things that happen to you in your battles. Authors of the best ones get worldwide fame and 5000 golden eagles! And while you’re composing your email, here’s the best moments of the past week. Leeet's go!
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  • 19 November 2021
Special
Soviet offensive at Stalingrad
On the 19th of November, 1942, the troops from three fronts of the Soviet army began a counter-offensive near Stalingrad. In honour of this, simple battle tasks will be available in War Thunder that you can perform in random battles to get useful rewards.
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