The Thunderbolt Mk.1 was the first variant of the P‑47D supplied to the Royal Air Force under Lend‑Lease. As one of the heaviest single‑engine fighters of the war, it introduced RAF pilots to an American design philosophy built around structural strength, high‑altitude performance, and exceptional dive capability. Its large radial engine, robust airframe, and eight .50‑calibre Browning machine guns made it a formidable fighter‑bomber capable of absorbing significant damage while delivering powerful strikes against both air and ground targets.
April 2026's Monthly Decal collection included one from China: the “Super Over-Limit” (CN: 超级超限) sign. This article will introduce some relevant knowledge about this decal to all the readers. The content of the article includes the decal’s meaning, function, common situations, and so on. I will also show some methods and wagons used for transporting the vehicles through the whole of China.
After Operation Uranus, the counteroffensive of the Battle of Stalingrad, it became painfully obvious that the USSR needed mobile heavy guns in order to destroy German fortifications and heavy tanks. The Red Army did have the KV-2 heavy tank for this duty at the time, but mass production of the KV-2 had ceased when the Kirov Plant was moved to Chelyabinsk. The new anti-fortification vehicle had to be faster than the KV-2, with thicker armor, and mount the powerful and more accurate ML-20 howitzer on a less expensive platform. The gun was too long and its recoil too powerful for it to be mounted in a turret, so a casemate structure was opted for. This would result in the soon-to-be-famous SU-152 'Zveroboy'.
After WW1, a new type of tank emerged: the “Land Battleship”. This type of tank would be developed by multiple nations and in multiple forms. The Soviet Union was particularly keen on this design and continued work on it into WW2. This obsession would lead to two tanks in WW2, the SMK and T-100. Their complex development history would involve other well-known tanks that you may not know were linked.
While somewhat rare, the KV-1E is extremely annoying to face, primarily due to its incredibly thick armor, which allows it to block shells from tanks that are above its level. While similar to the other KV-1s, the KV-1E still has a different playstyle that can be a joy to experience if done right. In today’s article, we are going to look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the KV-1E, which tactics to use, and how to get the most out of this Soviet bunker.
The Supermarine Attacker was a fighter that emerged in the 1940s with the aim of replacing the legendary Gloster Meteor, the UK’s first jet fighter, which had already made aviation history, and simultaneously becoming the Royal Navy’s first frontline jet fighter. The Attacker failed to achieve its primary objective: the introduction of a modern, efficient single-engine jet aircraft for the Royal Air Force, and its service life was short due to poor overall performance and maintenance issues. Its history and service, spanning from 1950 to 1964, reflects the challenges of the transition to the jet age in the United Kingdom and the introduction of the first jet aircraft of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (RPAF). Throughout its 14 years of service, the aircraft never took part in any conflict or combat.
The PT-76 is a legendary amphibious combat vehicle designed by Soviet engineers specifically to cross Europe’s rivers and other water obstacles. Unfortunately, in the game, its amphibious capability is rarely useful, and this comes at the cost of extremely thin armor. On the other hand, this machine has a two-plane stabilizer and HEAT shells that can punch through almost any armor. So, how can you make the most of this unusual “swimmer”? Read on!
The Panther series is one of the most iconic tank lineages in history, and its reputation lives on in War Thunder. Fast, well-armed, and well-armored, the Panther is an absolute joy to play. It’s also one of the few tanks in the German tech tree that doesn’t heavily sacrifice armor for speed, giving it a playstyle that stands out from many of its German counterparts. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at the Panther’s strengths and weaknesses, the tactics that suit it best, and how to get the most out of one of Germany’s most iconic cats.
The Jagdpanzer 38(t) “Hetzer” is part of Germany’s formidable tank destroyer line. However, this tank has less armor than most of its fellow German tank destroyers. Because of this, the Jagdpanzer 38(t) has a different playstyle than most German TDs and can truly be a joy to experience if done right. In today’s article, we are going to look at the different strengths and weaknesses of the Jagdpanzer 38(t), what tactics to use, and how to get the most out of this little tank destroyer.
Marat was a Soviet battleship of the Sevastopol class. Between 1928 and 1931, it underwent a major modernization, acquiring a modified silhouette and enhanced air defense, as well as improved living conditions for the crew. During World War II, Marat played a significant role in the defense of Leningrad; even after sustaining serious damage and partial flooding, it continued to shell enemy positions until the end of the siege. You can read more about this fearless veteran in the article!
