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Video Digest 03.03.25

This digest features the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Chinese tank destroyer PTZ89, the immensely popular helicopter Mi-8, and jet attack aircraft!

"Hornet's Sting" Update Trailer!

Introducing the next major update trailer for War Thunder: Hornet's Sting!

Video Digest 24.02.2025

It’s Monday, which means it’s time to catch up on all the videos we’ve posted on our YouTube channel last week!

Video Digest 17.02.2025

Here’s a selection of great videos we’ve published on our YouTube channel last week!

Video Digest 10.02.2025

Here’s a selection of great videos we’ve published on our YouTube channel last week!

Video Digest 03.02.2025

Don’t miss out: here’s a digest that includes all videos we’ve published last week!

Pages of History: RDF/LT: Outracing Progress

In the second half of the 20th century, the United States focused on developing its hallmark ability to deploy a large armed force to any part of the world in a very short time. And a large armed force can’t do much without armored vehicles...

Moments of Valor: Australia

On January 26th, 1788, the British flag was raised for the first time on the coast of Australia, marking the establishment of the first colony on the continent. Each of the colonies celebrated its own foundation day throughout the 19th century, but at the beginning of the 20th century, Australia was united. In 1935, January 26th was chosen as the date of the main national holiday.

Kfir C.10 — The King Cub

Not so long ago, we talked about the French Rafale, the first War Thunder fighter jet equipped with an AESA radar. But now our game has another new aircraft with this type of radar. Please welcome the main air reward of the Winter Tales event: the Kfir C.10 with the Colombian Air Force.

Thunder Show: KNOW NO FEAR

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the most bedazzling moments of the past week! In this episode we have some tank billiards, a tunnel ambush for aircraft, a mass extinction event for heavy vehicles... And a few more tricks. Let’s get started!

WW2 MLRS: New Artillery

Multiple launch rocket systems, or MLRS, or multiple rocket launchers (MRLs), are a much older weapon than you might think. In China and Korea, they were used as early as the Middle Ages. However, for the rest of the world, this type of weapon remained an exotic curiosity right until WW2.

New Air Minimap

The winter update brought some new features for the aircraft minimap. Why don’t we take a closer look at what they do? Some of these features mean a great deal for close air support.

Pages of History: MiG-29: Speed and Maneuver

Analyzing the experience received in Vietnam and other conflicts of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union arrived at similar conclusions: the fighter jet of the future needed to have excellent speed and maneuverability, a long operational range, advanced guided weapons, and a capability to complete missions at any time of day and in any weather.

VBCI: Flanking Mastery

High-rank ground battles in War Thunder are full of all kinds of MBTs, but sometimes you want to take a break from the classics and ride something unusual and fun. Quick vehicles with autocannons arguably make for some truly fun gameplay, and we recently added just the one to our game! Please welcome a French wheeled IFV, the VBCI!

Thunder Show: HELI MAGNET

Hi! Welcome to Thunder Show and the mightiest moments of the past week. Today we’re learning to bait heli pilots, study time loops, and follow our dreams! Let’s get started!

F-111 Aardvark: Low-Altitude Menace

On December 21, 1964, the American tactical bomber F-111, nicknamed the ‘Aardvark,’ took to the skies for the very first time. The name ‘Aardvark’ translates to ‘earth pig,’ reflecting its distinctive design. The bomber’s story began in 1961, when the U.S. Air Force and Navy outlined requirements for a new strike aircraft. This two-seat supersonic platform needed to feature a heavy combat payload, twin engines, and a variable-sweep wing. The F-111A entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 1967, replacing the Republic F-105.

Customizing Sights

Sights are widely used by all ground vehicles in War Thunder. Our game allows you to customize this indispensable UI element and fine-tune it by adding useful data fields, changing the grid, displaying a reload indicator, and more.

Pages of History: M44

The US Army joined the Korean war with a rich experience of World War 2 behind its back. The command knew perfectly well how important it was to have a mobile self-propelled howitzer on the battlefield, and the Chaffee-based M41 that they had in service provided unsatisfactory protection for its crew. Besides, the M24 chassis was on the verge of becoming obsolete.