▶️J-16 — The Heavyweight Solution

China's lineup of domestic planes that were inspired by the aircraft of the Soviet Su-27 series, has gained another fighter. And this time it's not a carrier-based one like the J-15T. What we have here is the land-based multirole J-16 — a big, powerful, heavy, and very well armed multirole strike fighter.

▶️Object 416: Dead End or a Step Toward the T-64?

During the Second World War, the Soviet Army gained enormous experience in tank warfare. Tanks had to fight from ambushes, destroy fortified firing positions, defend key areas, and assault enemy lines. After the war, particular attention was paid to reducing the silhouette of armored vehicles. A lower tank was easier to conceal, harder to detect, and more difficult to hit.

‼️The time to complete the “Mark of Distinction for Tankers 6” and “AMV (BMP-3) Coupon Upgrade” achievements in the “Desert Predator” event has been extended by 24 hours.

▶️Darwin Hill and Updated Locations

Sky Odyssey brought more than just new vehicles. It also introduced a new map for Ground Battles: Darwin Hill. It’s based on the area around the settlement of Darwin in the Falkland Islands, where fierce fighting took place in 1982. Today, we’ll take a drive around the new map, then have a look at what’s changed on several older locations.

▶️MiG-23: How to Unlock the Flogger’s Potential

The MiG-23, known to NATO as the “Flogger,” became one of the most numerous third-generation fighters and remains in service with several countries to this very day. War Thunder features seven versions of this legendary fighter in Soviet, German, and Hungarian service. Today, we’ll look at how to use the MiG-23 properly in combat and what tactical options each version brings.

✈️Vautour IIN Available with a Discount for the Anniversary of the Vautour II’s First Flight!

The SO.4050 Vautour II was one of the first post-war French jet aircraft. Its first flight took place on October 16th 1952, and it served in the French Air Force from 1958 to 1979. In total, almost 150 Vautour II units were built. Modification IIN is a two-seat all-weather interceptor that took part in combat operations as part of the Israeli Air Force.

🏪The Vautour IIN is available with a 30% discount for 5,992 Golden Eagles!

When: From October 16th (09:00 GMT) until October 19th (09:00 GMT).
Where: France > Aviation > Premium vehicles.

▪️The Vautour IIN is a bomber boasting a massive payload of up to 4,400 kg. Against ground targets, it can deploy bombs ranging from 250 kg to 400 kg, as well as rockets from the compact SNEB Type 23 to the colossal AS-30. To fend off air threats, it is equipped with four 30 mm DEFA 551 cannons and AA-20 air-to-air missiles.

▶️Thunder Show: CAPTAIN GENEROUS

Welcome to Thunder Show and the most exciting moments of the past week!

▶️Arjun Mk.1: Pierce and Destroy

The British ground tech tree recently gained its first Indian-designed tank in War Thunder — the Arjun Mk.1. Its silhouette is immediately reminiscent of other MBTs, just with slightly different proportions. That resemblance isn’t entirely coincidental: during development, India collaborated with the German firm Krauss-Maffei, the company behind the iconic Leopard 2. The German inspiration is especially noticeable in the turret, so that’s where we’ll start.

▶️L7: The Defining Tank Gun of the Cold War

In just a few years of the Second World War, tank design in the major powers advanced enormously. The Soviet Union entered the 1940s with BT-series tanks, multi-turreted T-28s, and other prewar designs, but by 1945 it was already testing the first prototypes of what would become the T-54. With its combination of a powerful 100-mm gun, strong armor protection, and good mobility, the new tank clearly outclassed most wartime medium tanks.