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On October 31st, from 08:00 GMT, the War Thunder game servers may be unavailable due to the release of the “Kings of Battle” major update.

We apologize for any inconvenience experienced.

This Soviet experimental missile tank featuring a 125mm gun-launcher is coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming “Kings of Battle” major update!

Object 775: An Anti-Tank Missile Carrier for the USSR at Rank VI.
Features:

• Anti-Tank Guided Missiles!
  
• Very low profile (these images are not cropped)!
  
• Very slow reverse speed.
  
• 2 man crew.

Meet the Object 775!
With the upcoming “Kings of Battle” major update the Object 775 will be added as a missile-firing capable tank, coming to the USSR’s research tree at Rank VI. This tank certainly has many advantages and some… “short”comings in terms of its appearance, which is both ridiculous and quirky —... Read more

We’re inviting you to celebrate War Thunder’s 11th Anniversary with a whole series of Esport tournaments! Our best modern aircraft pilots and seasoned tankers will come together to show their skills and compete live for your entertainment.

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During the 4 weekends of the Anniversary Tournament, you'll be able to obtain a whole variety of our new Esport items.

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Air Superiority 4v4 Campaign October 28-29, November 4-5 from 15:15 until 22:00 UTC

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The M109 is an American Cold War era SPH, developed during the early 1950s as a replacement for outdated postwar designs. The anticipated M109 will arrive to War Thunder as part of the upcoming “Kings of Battle” major update!

M109: A Self-Propelled howitzer for USA / Britain / Germany / Italy / Israel at Rank IV!
Features:

• Powerful 155 mm howitzer!
  
• Good mobility.
  
• High-caliber machine gun.
  
• Light protection.
  
• Low rate of fire.

Meet the M109!
Coming to War Thunder as part of the major update “Kings of Battle”, the M109 will reinforce the mid ranks of not just the American but also other nations’ ground forces trees as a tr... Read more

The AH-129D is the penultimate variant of the Italian Mangusta attack helicopter, originally introduced during the 1990s. Featuring enhanced firepower, the AH-129D will soon join the top rank of the Italian helicopter tree in the next major update “Kings of Battle”!

AH-129D Mangusta: A Helicopter for Italy at Rank VII!
Features:

• Deadly Spike missiles.
  
• Excellent agility.

Meet the AH-129D Mangusta!
In War Thunder, the AH-129D will be the most advanced attack helicopter to be added to the Italian research tree! Inheriting all of the Mangusta’s signature characteristics which you may have come to appreciate, this latest modification substantially ups the ante in terms of firep... Read more

Welcome to the main aviation prize of the upcoming season of the War Thunder Battle pass called “Tropical Storm”, the Strikemaster Mk.88 strike jet aircraft!

Strikemaster Mk.88: A Premium Strike Aircraft for Britain at Rank IV!
Features:

• Subsonic.
  
• Good payload!
  
• Weak guns.

Meet the Strikemaster Mk.88!
The grand prize of the new Battle pass season, “Tropical Storm” is the very unusual British Strikemaster Mk.88 attack jet, originally designed as an inexpensive attack aircraft. A vibe of the late 70’s, rainforests and VHS action movies, the Strikemaster Mk.88 is certainly a cool vehicle. Let’s dive into the details!

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The TAN-SAM-1C is the result of an effort to develop a modern, missile-based anti-air system for the JSDF which up until then primarily relied on conventional weaponry. Arriving to top rank battles as part of the upcoming “Kings of Battle” major update, the TAN-SAM-1C will reinforce the Japanese SPAA line with a highly capable new SAM system!

TAN-SAM-1C: An SPAA for Japan at Rank VII!
Features:

• Fire and forget missiles.
  
• Excellent mobility.
  
• Lightweight protection.
  
• Large silhouette.
  
• Two man crew.

Meet the TAN-SAM-1C!
Coming to War Thunder as part of the upcoming “Kings of Battle” major update, the TAN-SAM-1C will arrive... Read more

On October 22nd 1956, the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (commonly known as the “Huey”) multi-role helicopter took to the skies for the first time. This helicopter was put into service in 1959, and is still in active use today! Over 70 countries use or have used this famous helicopter, where it is ranked amongst the top 3 in terms of number built.

The UH-1C XM-30 is available for Golden Eagles!

When: From October 20th (12:00 GMT) until October 23rd (07:00 GMT).
Where: USA > Helicopters > Premium vehicles.

About the helicopter

• The UH-1C XM-30[wiki.warthunder.com] is easy to fly and operate, and thanks to its...

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On October 21st 1805, the British fleet commanded by Admiral Nelson caused a crushing defeat to the combined naval forces of France and Spain at the Battle of Trafalgar. This victory not only prevented Napoleon’s invasion of England, but also made Great Britain the ultimate ruler of the seas. For this reason, October 21st is the main holiday for the Royal Navy in the UK!

HMCS Haida is available for Golden Eagles!

When: From October 20th (10:00 GMT) until October 23rd (07:00 GMT).
Where: Britain > Bluewater fleet > Premium vehicles.

About the ship

• HMCS Haida[wiki.warthunder.com] is a fast and maneuverab...

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The next major update for War Thunder — “Kings of Battle”!

This Italian 90/53 self-propelled gun on a wheeled Breda 52 truck will soon arrive to War Thunder as one of the main prizes in the upcoming Battle pass season “Tropical Storm”!

Breda 90/53: A Premium Self-propelled Vehicle for Italy at rank III!
Features:

• Powerful and deadly 90 mm cannon!
  
• Very little protection.
  
• Mediocre mobility.

Meet the Breda 90/53!
One of the main prizes of the upcoming new Battle pass season “Tropical Storm” will be this cool wheeled tank destroyer, the Breda 90/53 — which was Italy’s way of mounting a heavy anti-aircraft gun onto a wheeled chassis. Exposed to the elements and featuring thin armor, the Breda 90/53 can still pack a dead... Read more

The British Gay Archer torpedo boat will appear in the game as one of the top prizes in the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass, named “Tropical Storm”!

HMS Gay Archer: A Premium Torpedo Boat for Britain at Rank III!
Features:

• 40mm Bofors Autocannon.
  
• High Speed.
  
• Torpedo equipped!

Meet HMS Gay Archer!
The Gay Archer premium torpedo boat will be one of the vehicle prizes in the new season of the upcoming War Thunder Battle Pass “Tropical Storm”! This boat features good combat qualities and, like all premium vehicles, speeds up the research of the British coastal fleet and receives an increased reward in Silver Lions! Let’s dive into the details!
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Welcome to two new pre-order packs that contain special pre-order bonuses and the following battleships: HMS Iron Duke for Great Britain and IJN Yamashiro for Japan!

Pre-order — HMS Iron Duke Pack

• HMS "Iron Duke" (Rank 5, Britain)
  
• 3000 Golden Eagles
  
• 30 days Premium Account
  
• Pre-order bonus: unique title "Iron Duke".
  
• Pre-order bonus: unique Banner of the Duke of Wellington.

Pre-Order — IJN Yamashiro Pack

• IJN Yamashiro (Rank 5, Japan)
  
• 3000 Golden Eagles
  
• 30 days Premium Account
  
• Pre-Order Bonus: unique title "Oni no Yamashiro" (Demon Yamashiro).
  
• Pre-Order Bonus: Unique Kyoto Prefecture Flag

The HMS Iron Duke and IJN Yamashiro will be available with the release of... Read more