...hich drop together. These bombs can be used to decent effect against light ground targets, such as AI artillery and player-controlled open-topped tanks. The
...t is worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good ground attacker, carrying 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs with 24.5 kg of TNT each, whic
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...n easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets,
...more dedicated air superiority fighters. Instead, these variants excel at ground strike and interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast a
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...rough the Battle of Midway, however in 1943 it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-s
...ns that it is excellent at dealing with heavily armoured naval targets and ground targets. The offensive armament is much better, with 4 x 12.7mm browning HM
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...he OS2U-3 was the most produced variant of the Kingfisher family with 1000 units built. This aircraft first flew in 1941 and it was the only exported varian
...naval tree. Much like its predecessor, the OS2U-3 is a mediocre plane for ground and air battles. With an armament consisting of only a single 7.62 mm MG fo
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...ugh the Battle of Midway. However, in 1943, it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-s
...and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear-facing dorsal
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...at all, since it lacks the performance or the armament to be effective in ground and air RB. It is however very effective as a reconnaissance aircraft in na
...ber and as such it spawns at altitude. Primarily, it should be used in the ground attack role across all game modes. If possible, stay out of sight of the en
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...tion and outfit more machine guns and even a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a
...ighters from diving on you, and attack enemy ground targets. Ensure to use ground targets belts in order to maximize the effectiveness against light and medi
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...ormance and guns, and can carry a massive payload of well over 4,000 lb of equipment, including rockets, bombs, and torpedoes. The Skyraider has a far forward c
...ed in all battle modes, be sure to steer clear of enemy fighters, pick the ground targets that are farthest away from the usual dogfight zones, for example,
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...gger time. Players can confidently use the F3D-1 Skyknight against air and ground targets.
...ighting area while using the guns and suspended armaments to attack ground units. The cannons are effective against light vehicles and vehicle top armour. T
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...eployed overseas during WWII. In Pearl Harbour, many were destroyed on the ground, without a chance to fight back against the Japanese bombers.
...as its poor manoeuvrability means you will have a hard time bombing moving ground targets at low altitude without a relatively straight bombing run.
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...it's worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good ground attacker carrying 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs with 24.5 kg of TNT each, which
...ke the German He 51 you could outrun them, but do not turn. With higher BR units you may be just able to outmanoeuvre, but the best is constantly scan the s
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Tactics used against the Italians should be similar since they have similar equipment, but compared to the Bf 109 series all their planes have very high wing bre
...arry rockets, which made it more universal and effective in attacking both ground and sea targets.
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.... Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding.
...thus too much aileron deflection will over-roll, striking a wing into the ground.
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*Ground Targets: Armoured Targets (APHE/APHE/APHE/IT)
*Ground Targets: Tracer (AP-T)
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...not notice them. When they start shooting, duck and do a loop towards the ground to gain energy. The P-51 will have a lot of speed when it tries to attack,
...There are also a few bomb options to choose from, which are beneficial for ground-pounding or base-bombing, although these are not its primary objectives. Th
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...radius gets close to 100 m. So watch out when using them against ''ground units'' as there is a good chance you will likely kill yourself in the process.,
...d or foe (IFF) repeater had become a standard part of the aircraft's radio equipment.
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...n ended up being used as a low altitude fighter-interceptor instead of its ground attacking role.
...e-Wulf gains mid-air start on most maps which can either be used to get to ground targets quickly or get the jump on climbing fighters. While generally more
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...pletely unmarked, the radar can aid pilots in tracking down their prey. In ground battles, this is especially useful for hunting overzealous attack aircraft,
In addition to the radar, the plane's radio electronic equipment included a FuG 10 short-wave radio set and a radio altimeter of a FuG 101 (
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...the [[Do 217 N-1|N-1]] and weighed less due to the removal of the bomb bay equipment.
...even be put to use around airfields, putting a quick end to anyone on the ground. The only thing to remember when doing this is to always keep a close eye o
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...by famed German ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Ju 87 G is one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in War Thunder. Building upon the classic "Stuka" design, G
...aircraft and the air targets belt does next to nothing to armoured ground units.
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