The Stridsvagn 103 (Strv 103), also referred to as the S-tank or Stridsvagn S, was a Swedish MBT manufactured by Bofors AB. It was in service during the Cold War, at a time where tank technology was rapidly advancing. The tank is instantly recognizable by its flat, turretless profile, and is frequently referred to as a cheese wedge or doorstop.

The Köln (F220) and Lübeck (F224) were two of six ships of the “Köln-Klasse (F120)” that entered service in the 1960s. It was one of the first class of ships built for the Bundesmarine after World War II. In War Thunder, the Köln and Lübeck are part of the the German coastal fleet and share many similarities. The main difference can be seen in the torpedoes and in the premium status of the Lübeck. While the Köln can be unlocked with research points the Lübeck is only available through the marketplace or SL crates—usually during events in April. The two ships are particularly distinguished by their rocket launchers, which are among the best in the entire naval mode.

The Great French Revolution shook the entire world, and one of the first and most important events of that time was the storming of the Bastille prison-fortress on July 14th, 1789. This date was not celebrated for almost a hundred years until 1880, when July 14th became a National Holiday. For this day, a large military parade on the Champs Elysees was established one hundred years later in 1980. 

Stealth planes are something that many people have heard of. Technological and expensive, they were created to deceive enemy radar systems. But what about stealth helicopters? Have they ever become popular? Or maybe they never took off?

So you know that weird, fugly boat tank that looks like an M18 and a Ka-Chi had a kid and then went to the store for milk? Let’s talk about that.

By the late 1930s, Germany had built up a sizable fleet of bombers, but technology was rapidly advancing, and the aircraft rolling off production lines were starting to fall behind the times. Engineers at Junkers had been toying with the idea of a next-generation bomber that could meet these new challenges, but real progress only came with the launch of the ambitious Bomber B competition in mid-1939. The goal was to develop a fast, modern bomber to replace the aging Ju 88 and Do 17.

The SPYDER AIO is an Israeli air defense system manufactured by Rafael. Unlike other anti-air units such as the IRIS-T SLM and CLAWS which utilize separate radar and missile-launching vehicles, the SPYDER AIO integrates a radar and launcher on a single 8×8 truck. Its sole armaments are the Python 5 and I-DERBY-SR missiles, which can be used to combat all types of aircraft. While it does have less offensive capability than other air defense systems due to its somewhat short-ranged missiles, the SPYDER AIO is an excellent addition to Israel’s toptier ranks and a worthy successor to the antiquated Drakon.

The Curtiss-Wright CW-21 was a fighter designed in the late 1930s for export. It saw service with the Republic of China and the Netherlands, with both using it against the Japanese, and featured a very impressive rate of climb.

Few people know it, fewer people adore it. It is the VDV's vehicle of choice should they need MBT equivalent firepower in a nimble and speedy package, it also is amphibious! It is bound to be a headache for any unlucky foe that crosses path with its powerful cannon, but don’t be fooled! It can be just as easily destroyed.

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