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Golovachev’s Yak-9M is Temporarily Available for Golden Eagles!
This month’s Pages of History features ace pilot Pavel Golovachev. Having become famous for his aerial ramming over East Prussia, Golovachev left his trusty La-7 in a museum and in the last months of the war switched to a brand-new Yak-9M. He flew it in the skies over Berlin and shot down two Fw 190s in late April 1945.
  • 4 四月 2025
Meet the new War Thunder x Italeri scale models!
Italeri is a company that specializes in producing amazingly detailed scale models of military vehicles: from fighters and helicopters to tanks and ships. We’ve already partnered with Italeri in the past and are thrilled to do so again — it’s time to introduce the new lineup of War Thunder scale models!
  • 3 四月 2025
Unique pack - "Rawring '20s"!
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the "Roaring Twenties" with this unique pack that combines the grace, monumentality, and dynamism of this era.
  • 1 四月 2025
The A6M5 Ko and A6M2 (USA) Temporarily Return for the A6M’s First Flight!
On April 1st 1939, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero made its first flight. This plane became the most widely produced Japanese aircraft during World War II. At the beginning of the war, its incredible maneuverability was unrivaled, and coupled with its powerful armament, ensured Japan achieved many aerial victories.
  • 31 三月 2025
A Decal and Discounts for the Royal Air Force’s Birthday & the Introduction of the Harrier!
One of the Royal Air Force’s most famous aircraft in the second half of the 20th century was the Hawker Siddeley Harrier jet. It was the first aircraft to enter production that featured vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities. It entered service on April 1st 1969 and served until 2006 after several upgraded modification
  • 28 三月 2025
A Decal and Discounts for Italian Air Force Day!
On March 28th 1923, the Italian Air Force was founded as a separate unit called Regia Aeronautica. After World War II and the abolition of the monarchy, it was renamed Aeronautica Militare. When the Italian Air Force decided to modernize in the late 20th century, it purchased the Eurofighter Typhoon — these aircraft now make up a significant part of the Aeronautica Militare’s fleet.
  • 27 三月 2025
The German La-5FN Temporarily Returns to Mark the La-5’s First Flight!
On March 21st 1942, the La-5 — a Soviet plane capable of fighting the Germans on equal terms — took to the skies for the first time. It quickly became one of the main aircraft that defended Soviet skies. In September 1944, Germany captured a fully functional La-5FN and studied it at Rechlin airfield.
  • 21 三月 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a New Decal and Discount!
In the early 5th century, Saint Patrick set out to spread Christianity from Roman Britain, where he was born, to Ireland. Today, he is reserved as the patron saint of Ireland, and festivals and celebrations are held every year on March 17th in honor of St. Patrick.
  • 17 三月 2025
The M728 CEV for the Anniversary of the US Army Corps of Engineers!
The Corps of Engineers first appeared in the Continental Army in 1775 during the American Revolution. In its modern form, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was officially established on March 16th, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson signed the Military Peace Establishment Act into law. Engineers built bridges and fortifications during the Civil War and World War II, supported the Allied landings in Normandy, and also worked on large-scale civilian projects such as the Hoover Dam and Panama Canal.
  • 14 三月 2025
Discounts on Hungarian Vehicles for Hungarian Revolution Day!
On March 15th, 1848, an uprising broke out in Pest against the Austrian Empire, which at the time ruled the Kingdom of Hungary. The uprising was bloodless and achieved concessions from the Emperor, who agreed to all of the Hungarian demands, granting them freedom of the press, civil rights and greater autonomy. The anniversary of this event is celebrated to this day as one of Hungary’s main national holidays.
  • 14 三月 2025
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: EC-665 Tigre HAD-E and F-16A Block 10 Netz
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!
  • 7 三月 2025
Hornet’s Sting Pre-orders: Type 74 Red Star, Harrier T.10
Two new pre-order packs for the Hornet’s Sting major update have landed on the store, featuring unique bonuses, Premium Account time and Golden Eagles!
  • 6 三月 2025
A Decal and Discounts on Finnish Aircraft for Finnish Air Force Day!
Finland declared its independence in December 1917 and shortly after on March 6th 1918, the country’s Air Force was formed. The Finnish Air Force showed itself especially well during the two Soviet-Finnish wars. The number of downed Soviet aircraft was an order of magnitude higher than Finnish air losses. As a result of a peace treaty, Finland significantly reduced its Air Force after the war, however it began to build it up again in 1990. Currently, the Finnish Air Force has 60 multi-role American F/A-18 aircraft and another 64 F-35 Lightning II are to join them.
  • 6 三月 2025
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.
  • 6 三月 2025
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.
  • 28 二月 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.
  • 28 二月 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!
  • 28 二月 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!
  • 26 二月 2025