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Welcome to the War Thunder encyclopedia – an online cross-platform military game for Windows, Mac, Linux, PS4, and Xbox One. The game is dedicated to the military aircraft, naval vessels and armored vehicles of WWII and Korean War/Cold War eras. Here you will not just learn about the game mechanics and the use of various kinds of vehicles in virtual battles, but you will also be able to read about the history of well-known historical machines of all kinds. There are 2,628 articles in this wiki at the moment. Enjoy reading!

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29.Oct.2019 Update 1.93 "Shark Attack" has been launched! The Wiki will be updated accordingly for the new changes! 17.Oct.2019 Wiki Share Program launched! Please visit the page for more details! 11.Sep.2019 Update 1.91 "Night Vision" has been launched! The Wiki will be updated accordingly for the new changes! 07.Jun.2019 War Thunder Wiki is proud to announce the Short Guides Competition that will run from June 7th to 30th! 29.May.2019 Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy" has been launched! The Wiki will be updated accordingly for the new changes! 23.Mar.2019 The Economy Update is live! The Wiki will be updated to display these new values! 12.Mar.2019 Update 1.87 "Locked On" has been launched! The Wiki will be updated accordingly for the new changes! 11.Feb.2019 New calculation of in-game armour penetration has been implemented into the game. All gun data are currently a work in process. 30.Jan.2019 Launched a sub-forum for any concerns on pages or edits that were not transferred with the Wiki Update. 30.Jan.2019 Updated Wiki released. 23.Nov.2018 Naval and Helicopter tabs implemented into the wiki. 09.Aug.2018 New War Thunder Wiki launched in test mode.

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[Update] "Shark Attack" War Thunder introduces a variety of new vehicles ranging from Russian helicopters to the first rank V naval vessels and the introduction of the Swedish tech tree for aircraft. The update also opens the Chinese tech tree to all players. Read the article War Thunder: Wiki Share Program War Thunder Wiki is proud to announce the Wiki Share Program for players to be rewarded for their contributions on the Wiki! Please visit the page and announcement page for more details! Read the article [Update] "Night Vision" War Thunder goes dark in Update 1.91 "Night Vision" on 11 Sep 2019! See the new update page on the wiki for all the buzz going on in this update! Read the article War Thunder Wiki: Short Guides Competition A well-trained ally doesn’t make obvious mistakes in battle. They are an asset, and instead, will aid you in your path to victory. How might one hope for a well-trained ally? Well, your ally’s best teacher could be you after you’ve participated in the short guides competition from the War Thunder Wiki team! Link [Update] "Imperial Navy" The Imperial Japanese Navy of the Pacific seas have finally appeared in War Thunder in Update 1.89 on 29 May 2019! Read the article Economy Update In 23 April 2019, the long-awaited economy update has gone live! Research points, purchase costs, repair costs, and shell costs have been changed! Link [Update] "Locked On!" On 12 March 2019, Update 1.87 "Locked On" has hit War Thunder! Introducing Rank VII ground vehicles with the likes of M1A1 Abrams and the Leopard 2A5! This comes along with the growth of Rank VI aircraft, including the new fastest dart in the skies, the Mitsubishi T-2, and French helicopters. Fleet also earned new cruisers and destroyers for use! Perhaps the most exciting new mechanic introduced is the radar! Allowing the detection and tracking of aerial targets for elimination! Read the article [Event] Sea Voyage Pilots and Tankers have already shown their skills in War Thunder's festive adventures. Now our brave sailors will go on a "Sea Voyage" in which pilots and ship commanders will be able to win premium vehicles and other prizes by completing the tasks in the combined naval battles. This event will last from 15:00 GMT on the 21st of February until 07:00 GMT on the 11th of March. Link How can you get premium vehicles? Warbonds! The February assortment of Warbond shop items are now available! Fulfill Battle Tasks, earn warbonds, improve your shop level and unlock rewards! This assortment will be available until the 28th of February! Link Update 1.85 Update 1.85 is here on 17 December 2018, introducing two new aspects into War Thunder The Italians now have their own ground forces tech tree! Supersonic jets are now in the game for Rank VI aircraft! Starting with the F-100D in the Americans, MiG-19PT for the Russians, and the Javelin for the British! Link Fleet Fleet — Witness the release and activation of the naval tree in the War Thunder Wiki! Read the article