The Sd.Kfz 234/2 “Puma” is a German armored car created in late 1943 as a result of favorable combat performance of armored cars in the invasions of Poland and France. The Puma featured a 50mm KwK 39 cannon mounted on a fast, 8-wheeled armored chassis that can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h!

When the Second World War broke out, the excellent combat performance of these highly mobile, hard-hitting armored cars impressed the officials of the German high command. However, as the existing designs showed certain flaws and shortcomings, efforts were put into creating the new Sonderkraftfahrzeug (Special purpose vehicle) 234 Puma that was intended to fix those issues.
Between 1943 and 1945, over 450 Pumas were built spanning across four variants.





The Puma excels at fast surprise attacks from the flanks. It’s best to avoid head-on engagements and instead focus on outflanking the enemy. Once that is achieved, make sure to use the high rate of fire of the 50mm cannon to drill a few holes in the sides and rear of the enemy! The Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma will be a unique addition to the German ground force roster on Rank 1 coming soon with War Thunder’s Update 1.69! See you there!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article here!

The Sd.Kfz 234/2 “Puma” is a German armored car created in late 1943 as a result of favorable combat performance of armored cars in the invasions of Poland and France. The Puma featured a 50mm KwK 39 cannon mounted on a fast, 8-wheeled armored chassis that can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h!

When the Second World War broke out, the excellent combat performance of these highly mobile, hard-hitting armored cars impressed the officials of the German high command. However, as the existing designs showed certain flaws and shortcomings, efforts were put into creating the new Sonderkraftfahrzeug (Special purpose vehicle) 234 Puma that was intended to fix those issues.
Between 1943 and 1945, over 450 Pumas were built spanning across four variants.





The Puma excels at fast surprise attacks from the flanks. It’s best to avoid head-on engagements and instead focus on outflanking the enemy. Once that is achieved, make sure to use the high rate of fire of the 50mm cannon to drill a few holes in the sides and rear of the enemy! The Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma will be a unique addition to the German ground force roster on Rank 1 coming soon with War Thunder’s Update 1.69! See you there!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article here!

The P.108B is a revolutionary four-engined heavy bomber used by the Italians during the war. In many respects the aircraft was able to go toe to toe with the most advanced allied aircraft of the time. Meet one of the most interesting Italian aircraft of the conflict in War Thunder’s Update 1.69!

The Piaggio P.108B is the only four-engined heavy bomber employed by the Italian air force throughout the war, from 1941 right up to Italy’s surrender in 1943.

The first units rolled off the assembly line after Piaggio secured a contract with the Regia Aeronautica in 1939. Although the aircraft was more expensive to manufacture compared to other models, it was also able to deliver a bigger payload further and required less crew to operate. However, due to engine reliability issues, lack of specific combat doctrine and the impossibility to field more than a handful of units on each mission, the aircraft suffered high losses.





A new avian behemoth is making its way to War Thunder in Update 1.69 as the first heavy bomber of the much anticipated Italian research tree. Adjust your bombing sights and be prepared to pilot a unique addition to the game’s aircraft roster! See you there!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums

The P.108B is a revolutionary four-engined heavy bomber used by the Italians during the war. In many respects the aircraft was able to go toe to toe with the most advanced allied aircraft of the time. Meet one of the most interesting Italian aircraft of the conflict in War Thunder’s Update 1.69!

The Piaggio P.108B is the only four-engined heavy bomber employed by the Italian air force throughout the war, from 1941 right up to Italy’s surrender in 1943.

The first units rolled off the assembly line after Piaggio secured a contract with the Regia Aeronautica in 1939. Although the aircraft was more expensive to manufacture compared to other models, it was also able to deliver a bigger payload further and required less crew to operate. However, due to engine reliability issues, lack of specific combat doctrine and the impossibility to field more than a handful of units on each mission, the aircraft suffered high losses.





A new avian behemoth is making its way to War Thunder in Update 1.69 as the first heavy bomber of the much anticipated Italian research tree. Adjust your bombing sights and be prepared to pilot a unique addition to the game’s aircraft roster! See you there!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums

Fiat Aeritalia G.91 (codename “Gina”) was Italian light fighter-bomber aircraft produced as an outcome of the NBMR-1 NATO program to develop a light, small, inexpensive, tactical strike fighter capable of carrying both conventional or tactical nuclear weapons from unpaved airfields with simple maintenance requirements and minimal ground support.

The pre-production variant of the Gina was outfitted with the Bristol Orpheus Mk.801 engine delivering up to 2,200 kg of thrust, giving it maximum speed of 1,080 km/h at 1,520 metres and initial climb ratio of 30 metres per second. The aircraft was only 10 metres long with the take off weight of around 4,700 kg, making it one of the smallest post-war jet fighters in the game. The armament of the G.91 consisted of 4x forward facing Browning M3 12.7 mm machine guns mounted in panels on each side of the fuselage. Additionally it could be outfitted with several pods containing 38 rockets or two 500 lbs bombs.





Will it be able to keep up with others and claim its respectable place in the skies of War Thunder? Fans of the Italian tech tree rejoice - you will be able to find out very soon! Make sure to leave a comment, because this one... is truly worth commenting.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Fiat Aeritalia G.91 (codename “Gina”) was Italian light fighter-bomber aircraft produced as an outcome of the NBMR-1 NATO program to develop a light, small, inexpensive, tactical strike fighter capable of carrying both conventional or tactical nuclear weapons from unpaved airfields with simple maintenance requirements and minimal ground support.

The pre-production variant of the Gina was outfitted with the Bristol Orpheus Mk.801 engine delivering up to 2,200 kg of thrust, giving it maximum speed of 1,080 km/h at 1,520 metres and initial climb ratio of 30 metres per second. The aircraft was only 10 metres long with the take off weight of around 4,700 kg, making it one of the smallest post-war jet fighters in the game. The armament of the G.91 consisted of 4x forward facing Browning M3 12.7 mm machine guns mounted in panels on each side of the fuselage. Additionally it could be outfitted with several pods containing 38 rockets or two 500 lbs bombs.





Will it be able to keep up with others and claim its respectable place in the skies of War Thunder? Fans of the Italian tech tree rejoice - you will be able to find out very soon! Make sure to leave a comment, because this one... is truly worth commenting.

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Our players already had the chance to familiarise themselves with the T-54 tanks since the early days of War Thunder’s Ground Forces. In Update 1.69, we are eager to present you the much anticipated further development of the T-54, the T-55!

The T-55 medium tank entered service with the Soviet Union at the start of the Cold War as a replacement for the more and more under-equipped T-54. The new tank’s specifications and design was mostly derived from the T-54, having only minor visual differences. The vehicle used the same T-54 chassis, with changes to the armor layout as a result of the additional weight from the new equipment. Since the tank was designed to operate in conditions where weapons of mass destruction could have been used, it had armour with a radiation liner - this also had added armour functionality, where it decreased the chance of internal modules being hit with the spalling effect and reduced the cone of the explosive jet of HEAT rounds. The gun was also modernized - the vehicle had a D-10T2S stabilized cannon. As time went by, older T-54 tanks were subsequently modernized to the T-55 model, leading to the later fusion of the two models under one designation - T-54/55. Over 12000 T-55s were produced, spanning across multiple variants, in the Soviet Union alone from 1958 - 1969.





In short, the T-55 will provide its future commanders with the necessary tools to improve and perfect their skills of brawling and high-speed flanking, acquired from the T-54. This new steel beast is joining the top ranks of the Soviet medium tank line in the upcoming 1.69 Update coming soon!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

Our players already had the chance to familiarise themselves with the T-54 tanks since the early days of War Thunder’s Ground Forces. In Update 1.69, we are eager to present you the much anticipated further development of the T-54, the T-55!

The T-55 medium tank entered service with the Soviet Union at the start of the Cold War as a replacement for the more and more under-equipped T-54. The new tank’s specifications and design was mostly derived from the T-54, having only minor visual differences. The vehicle used the same T-54 chassis, with changes to the armor layout as a result of the additional weight from the new equipment. Since the tank was designed to operate in conditions where weapons of mass destruction could have been used, it had armour with a radiation liner - this also had added armour functionality, where it decreased the chance of internal modules being hit with the spalling effect and reduced the cone of the explosive jet of HEAT rounds. The gun was also modernized - the vehicle had a D-10T2S stabilized cannon. As time went by, older T-54 tanks were subsequently modernized to the T-55 model, leading to the later fusion of the two models under one designation - T-54/55. Over 12000 T-55s were produced, spanning across multiple variants, in the Soviet Union alone from 1958 - 1969.





In short, the T-55 will provide its future commanders with the necessary tools to improve and perfect their skills of brawling and high-speed flanking, acquired from the T-54. This new steel beast is joining the top ranks of the Soviet medium tank line in the upcoming 1.69 Update coming soon!

For more information, read the full Dev Blog article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

From 15:00 GMT on 12th of May to 07:00 GMT on 15th of May

The popular 'Floats!' event is available for all players. Have fun!

Use all of your piloting skills - capture and maintain control of special points located on the water’s surface by landing at locations near aircraft-carriers in order to score a victory for your team. A predefined setup will indicate the flying boats and float planes that will be allowed to participate. The team that earns the most points will be victorious.

For more information, read the full Event article on the Official War Thunder Forums!

From 15:00 GMT on 12th of May to 07:00 GMT on 15th of May

The popular 'Floats!' event is available for all players. Have fun!

Use all of your piloting skills - capture and maintain control of special points located on the water’s surface by landing at locations near aircraft-carriers in order to score a victory for your team. A predefined setup will indicate the flying boats and float planes that will be allowed to participate. The team that earns the most points will be victorious.

For more information, read the full Event article on the Official War Thunder Forums!