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| − | | about = French attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| − | | usage = the American version
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| − | | link = AD-4
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| | == Description == | | == Description == |
| − | <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> | + | <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> |
| − | [[File:GarageImage_AD-4(France).jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | + | <!-- [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
| − | {{break}} | + | {{Break}} --> |
| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French attacker {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. |
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| | == General info == | | == General info == |
| − | === Flight Performance ===
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| − | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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| − | Considering the size, weight, and engine of the aircraft, the AD-4 still maintains a good top-end speed and gets there in a reasonable time, though nowhere as fast as comparable fighters get to theirs. Skyraider pilots will find their plane able pull a great instantaneous turn rate to keep up with fighters or other aircraft that end up on the business end of the AD-4's cannons, though their plane will very quickly lose a lot of speed thanks to its incredibly high weight. Sustained turns are not a strength of the AD-4 by any means, and the introduction of any verticality into manoeuvres will emphasis this weakness even further; the plane has rather terrible energy retention.
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| − | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | | 557 || 542 || 8,900 || 24.3 || 24.6 || 11.5 || 11.5 || 600
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| − | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,822 m)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | | ? || ? || 8,900 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 600
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| − | ====Details====
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| − | ! colspan="5" | Features
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| − | ! Combat flap
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| − | ! Take-off flap
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| − | ! Landing flap
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| − | ! Air brakes
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| − | ! Arrestor gear
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| − | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ -->
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| − | ! colspan="5" | Limits
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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| − | | 797 || 680 || 378 || ~10.5 || ~4.5
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| − | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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| − | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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| − | | < 460 || < 480 || < 410 || > 300
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | | 1,128 m || 2,700 hp || 2,679 hp
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | | 4,920 m || 2,170 hp || ?,??? hp
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| | === Survivability and armour === | | === Survivability and armour === |
| − | <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
| + | ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' |
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| − | * 40 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot.
| + | === Mobility === |
| − | * 9.5 mm Steel plates under the engine.
| + | ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' |
| − | * 9.5 mm Steel plate behind pilot.
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| − | The AD-4 also has a single, large self-sealing fuel tank placed behind the pilot's steel plate. The oil cooling systems are found behind the engine, protected from ground fire by the same steel plates. Both of the steel plates are capable of preventing the penetration of HE shells, as well as thick enough to block AP shells from 7.92 mm machine guns at longer ranges, and 7.62 mm machine guns at all but point blank ranges, giving the AD-4's engine and pilot excellent survivability from rifle-calibre ground fire.
| + | {{tankMobility}} |
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| | == Armaments == | | == Armaments == |
| − | === Offensive armament === | + | === Main armament === |
| − | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
| + | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Advise about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' |
| − | {{main|AN/M3 (20 mm)}} | |
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| − | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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| − | * 4 x 20 mm AN/M3 cannons (200 rpg = 800 total)
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| − | The four cannons are arranged in bundles of two mounted in each wing. Each has an ammunition load of 200 rounds, and all fire simultaneously. All cannons exhaust their ammunition supply at the same time.
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| − | The AN/M3 is an excellent all-rounder cannon, dealing consistently lethal damage to enemy aircraft with both API-T and HEF-I shells, but also being able to pierce lightly armoured tanks with API-T shells, which can penetrate 27 mm of RHA at 500 m, enough to deal with nearly every light tank the AD-4 will encounter. However, the AN/M3's accuracy without the "New 20 mm Cannons" modification is exceptionally poor, with hit probabilities outside of 500-600 m becoming very low due to high bullet spread.
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| − | === Suspended armament === | + | === Additional armament === |
| − | <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
| + | ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.'' |
| − | {{main|HVAR|Tiny Tim|T10 140}}
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| − | {{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AN-M66A2 (2,000 lb)}}
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| − | {{main|Mk.13/44}}
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| − | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
| + | === Machine guns === |
| − | | + | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' |
| − | * Without load
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets + 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13/44 torpedo
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| − | * 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 12 x HVAR rockets
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 2 x Tiny Tim + 12 x HVAR rockets + 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bombs
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb
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| − | * 12 x HVAR rockets + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13/44 torpedo
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13/44 torpedo
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
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| − | * 24 x T10 140 rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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| | == Usage in battles == | | == Usage in battles == |
| − | <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
| + | ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' |
| − | The AD-4 is a well-suited aircraft for its primary role—ground attack—and provides the pilot with a large variety of highly effective payload options for dealing with different types of targets. Depending on the pilot's preference, the French AD-4 has access to over twenty options for suspended armaments, consisting mostly of different types of bomb/rocket hybrid payloads.
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| − | There are three primary rocket selections available to the French AD-4; twelve HVAR rockets, twenty-four T10 151 AP rockets, and twenty-four T10 140 HE rockets. Each rocket type can be used with the full range of hybrid payloads, which includes a Mk.13/44 torpedo, two Tiny Tim rockets, or a selection of bomb set-ups including 2,000 lb bombs, 1,000 lb bombs, 500 lb bombs, or combinations of the three as listed above. Your choices will vary based on your expected target type and game mode. T10 T151 rockets plus two Tiny Tims, for instance, may be the best option for dealing with enemy anti-air in ground
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| − | The AD-4's biggest enemy is opposing fighter planes. The Skyraider is a massive, heavy, and difficult to manoeuvre target, and enemy fighters will have no trouble sticking to one like glue. AD-4 pilots will need to take this into consideration when entering the combat area. The AD-4 is quite survivable, so it can take head-ons in spite of its wing-mounted guns, and deal considerable damage with the AN/M3s, though it may often be better to wait for friendly fighter cover or retreat immediately to allied anti-air once the threat of enemy air arises.
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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| − | ===Modules===
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| − | | Radiator
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| − | | Offensive 20 mm
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| − | | Wing Repair
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| − | | Engine
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| − | | New 20 mm Cannons
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| − | | MBC mk.1
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| | === Pros and cons === | | === Pros and cons === |
| − | <!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
| + | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' |
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| | '''Pros:''' | | '''Pros:''' |
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| − | * Large variety of suspended armament options | |
| − | * Four 20mm AN/M3 cannons, effective against all lightly armoured target types
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| − | * Survivable against low calibre (7.62 mm to 7.96 mm) ground fire
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| − | * Surprisingly high instantaneous turn rate
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| | '''Cons:''' | | '''Cons:''' |
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| − | * High weight, even when unladen, but especially with suspended armaments | |
| − | * Loses energy fast in manoeuvres, laden or unladen with suspended armament
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| − | * Has a chance of encountering late-WW II/1940s jet aircraft
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| − | * Large difference between stock and spaded flight/gun performance
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| − | * Lacks air brakes
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| − | * No tail hook for carrier landings, unlike the American naval AD-4
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| | == History == | | == History == |
| − | <!--''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''-->
| + | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' |
| − | The AD-4 is part of a long line of piston-engined attack aircraft developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company, starting with the A-1 Skyraider, seeing service across the globe in various ground strike roles. The variant of the French AD-4 represented in War Thunder is the French AD-4NA, a variant of the formerly three-seated AD-4N night attack plane which was converted to a single-seated attacker in American Service before being sold to France, though France did also come into possession of the AD-4N.
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| − | Having notably served during the Korean War under the USN and USAF, the Skyraider attracted many potential buyers including France who acquired 40 AD-4NA and 53 AD-4N aircraft from the US Navy Surplus in 1959. The Skyraider saw service in France's Armée de l'Air starting in 1960, during the Algerian War being sent against the Front de Libération Nationale, a movement fighting for the independence of Algeria from French rule. When the country gained independence in 1962, the AD-4 was relegated to service in Djibouti, then called the French Territory of Afars and the Issas. The French AD-4s last saw combat in Chad, where the French used them to support the government against Islamic guerilla forces in the area.
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| − | These French AD-4s were subsequently sold onwards to other countries such as Cambodia and Chad, where they saw further use under those flags.<ref name="Francillion" />
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
| − | | + | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
| − | * [[AD-4|AD-4 (USA)]] | + | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' |
| − | | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
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| | == External links == | | == External links == |
| | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
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| | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' |
| − | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the tank;'' |
| | * ''other literature.'' | | * ''other literature.'' |
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| − | {{AirManufacturer Douglas}} | + | {{Sweden light tanks}} |
| − | {{France twin-engine fighters and attackers}}
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| − | == References ==
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| − | <references>
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| − | <ref name="Francillion">Francillon, René J. McDonnell Douglas Aircraft since 1920. London: Putnam, 1979. ISBN 0-370-00050-1. </ref>
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Strf 9040C
Research:300 000 
Purchase:830 000 
Description
The Stridsfordon 9040C is a rank VII Swedish light tank
with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
General info
Survivability and armour
Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.
Mobility
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.
| Game Mode
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Max Speed (km/h)
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Weight (tons)
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Engine power (horsepower)
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Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
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| Forward
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Reverse
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Stock
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Upgraded
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Stock
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Upgraded
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| Arcade
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78
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51
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28.5
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1,049
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36.81
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| Realistic
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70
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46
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550
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19.3
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Armaments
Main armament
Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Advise about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.
Additional armament
Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.
Machine guns
Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the tank;
- other literature.
