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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]].
  
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The Halifax is an interesting member of the British bomber line. It is the first true British heavy bomber, a big change from its predecessors, which are all either flying boats, medium, or light bombers. With the transition to heavy bombers, comes a change in tactics. The Halifax will out class almost every tier 2 and 3 bomber in terms of payload. It will also generally beat every same BR bomber in payload as well. However, being a heavy bomber has its draw backs. Compared to nearly all previous British bombers, this one is slower, and has a noticeably slow climb rate. While the payload upgrade is nice, the Halifax is not very durable. Worse, the Halifax lacks effective defensive weapons, a flaw of nearly all British bombers. The main priority, as a result, should be targeting bases, and avoiding opposing pilots as much as possible. Use high altitude and less direct travel routes to get to your targets. If you are engaged, your defensive guns can save you, but they are not very reliable. In addition, you have no ventral turret, leaving a massive defensive gap. If you can keep safe, and deliver your payload, you will find this to be a very effective bomber.[[File:Halifax 3.png|683x683px|Aussie_Mantis's Halifax in action over Sicily.|center|thumb]]
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
 
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
 
''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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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at Sea level)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,115 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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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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| 1,036 || 1,027 || {{Specs|ceiling}} ||26.4|| 27.0 ||33.3||31.6|| 800
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| 435 || 419 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.0 || 35.8 || 3.8 || 3.8 || 750
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at Sea level)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,115 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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|-
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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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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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 800
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| 477 || 454 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 33.2 || 34.0 || 9.9 || 6.5 ||750
 
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|}
  
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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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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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! + !! -
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! -
 
 
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| ??? ||445|| ??? || 11.5 ||3.7
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 520 || ~4 || ~3
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 350 || < 350 || < 300 || > 280
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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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| 1,447 m || 1,400 hp || 1,596 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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| 4,115 m || 1,300 hp || 1,482 hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 40 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
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* 6.35 mm steel in front and floor of cockpit
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* 13.5 mm Steel plate around the bottom of the cockpit, front and rear
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* 8 mm steel behind pilot and in rear fuselage bulkhead
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* 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|DEFA 541 (30 mm)}}
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{{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
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* 2 x 30 mm DEFA 541 cannons, nose-mounted (150 RPG) = 300 total)
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* 15 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (3,750 lb total)
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* 15 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (7,500 lb total)
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* 9 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (12,000 lb total)
  
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The two cannons are arranged in the belly portion of the fuselage exiting the aircraft just before the pilot's location. Each is armed with the same amount of ammunition, which means that both guns will fire with each other until empty.
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=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
  
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=== Suspended armament===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 Fin M129 (1,000 lb)|SNEB Type 23}}
 
  
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (600 rpg = 2,400 total)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,700 rpg = 6,800 total)
  
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* None
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== Usage in battles ==
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* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs
 
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* 38 x SNEB Type 23 rockets
 
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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The M.D.452 IIC offers better ordinance than it's an earlier in-game variant, the IIA. This makes it more effective in tank realistic battle and allows use as a fighter-bomber in air realistic battles. It is generally more maneuverable than most other contemporary aircraft it faces, the only ones you would have a tough time turning with at this battle rating would be any of the Sabres. Since its roll rate is comparable to the Sabre's once the "New Boosters" modification is installed, it opens up the playing field a bit more.
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Combined || Controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! Tier
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! Survivability
 
! Survivability
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! Weaponry
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| IA
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
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|  
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 30 mm belts
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| SUBC mk.I
 
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| II
 
| II
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| New Boosters/Compressor
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| Air frame
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| Compressor
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| SBC-17 (500lb bombs) x2
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| Airframe
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| Turret 7 mm
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| III
 
| III
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| Wing Repair/Engine
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| Wings repair
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| Engine
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| New 30 mm cannons/ LBC-25 (1000lb bombs x2
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| MBC mk.III
 
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| IV
 
| IV
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| G-suit
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| Matra SNEB Rockets x38
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Excellent armament of 2 x 30 mm DEFA cannons (higher muzzle velocity and RoF than the ADEN cannon)
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* Versatile - It is capable of flying low-altitude runs for minibases, or high-altitude bomb runs.
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* High roll rate, matches the Sabre's roll rate with "New boosters" modification installed
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* Can carry an overwhelming '''12,000 lb''' of bombs, giving it the heaviest payload at rank II-III, and outclasses many rank IV bombers
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* Good turn rate between 550 kph and 700 kph
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* (Realistic Battles) Full payload lets it take out all three bases in one pass with two 1,000 lb bombs to spare (first base : 6 x 500 lb + 1 x 1,000 lb / second base : 3 x 1,000 lb / third base : 3 x 1,000 lb / airfield : 2 x 1,000 lb.
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* Decent climb rate
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* Fast and fairly manoeuvrable for a heavy bomber, with flaps that do not rip easily
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* Payloads can include bombs or rockets
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* Performance is almost unaffected by payload options due to internal payload carriage that doesn't create drag
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* More effective air brake than its predecessors
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* Fantastic climb rate with WEP; can easily reach 6,000 m with full payload just by side climbing (which is heavily advised to minimize interception)
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* A lot of ammo for only 2 x 30 mm DEFA cannons
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* Can fly with two engines if needed - or even one, if trying to land.
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* Guns being mounted under the nose makes it easy to head on planes upside down
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* Matchmaking typically places the bomber against planes less deadly than the ones later British bombers face
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* DEFA cannons can easily down a plane with 4 or 5 HE rounds striking
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* Defensive armament is decent for a British bomber
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* Tail gunner has a lot of ammunition (4 x 7.7 mm machine guns with 1,700 rounds per gun)
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* Impressive aircraft overall in terms of bombers, arguably outclassing the succeeding Stirling in the next rank and can be a game changer for the team if left unchecked
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* Economical plane to fly as an easy Silver Lion {{sl}} and Research Points {{rp}} grinder
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Slow compared to other contemporary aircraft
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* Large target
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* Poor horizontal energy retention compared to its predecessors
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* '''Priority target''' (in Arcade battles) that smart players will aim for first
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* Fragile; a few hits of enemy fire will make controlling the aircraft more difficult
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* Stock payload is useless for base bombing
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* Subpar performance compared to other 8.7s like the MiG 15 Bis and Swift F7
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* Nose is defended by a single 7.7 mm gun and the belly has no machine gun coverage, leaving them very vulnerable for enemy attacks
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* 7.7 mm turrets are overall not very effective
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* Only one pilot, no copilot like other bombers
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* WEP causes overheating unless manual engine control is used to force radiators open
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* Fragile structure compared to most competing bombers and previous British bombers
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* Severe lack of armour for crew leaves them vulnerable
  
 
== History ==
 
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== Media ==
 
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Revision as of 00:23, 18 October 2019

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
Halifax B Mk IIIa
halifax_mk3.png
Halifax B Mk IIIa
Britain flag.png Britain
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.0 4.0 4.3
Class:
Research:18 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:47 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

GarageImage Halifax B Mk IIIa.jpg


The Halifax B Mk IIIa is a rank III British bomber with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB) and 4.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows".

The Halifax is an interesting member of the British bomber line. It is the first true British heavy bomber, a big change from its predecessors, which are all either flying boats, medium, or light bombers. With the transition to heavy bombers, comes a change in tactics. The Halifax will out class almost every tier 2 and 3 bomber in terms of payload. It will also generally beat every same BR bomber in payload as well. However, being a heavy bomber has its draw backs. Compared to nearly all previous British bombers, this one is slower, and has a noticeably slow climb rate. While the payload upgrade is nice, the Halifax is not very durable. Worse, the Halifax lacks effective defensive weapons, a flaw of nearly all British bombers. The main priority, as a result, should be targeting bases, and avoiding opposing pilots as much as possible. Use high altitude and less direct travel routes to get to your targets. If you are engaged, your defensive guns can save you, but they are not very reliable. In addition, you have no ventral turret, leaving a massive defensive gap. If you can keep safe, and deliver your payload, you will find this to be a very effective bomber.
Aussie_Mantis's Halifax in action over Sicily.

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,115 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
435 419 7620 35.0 35.8 3.8 3.8 750
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,115 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
477 454 7620 33.2 34.0 9.9 6.5 750

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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520 ~4 ~3
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 350 < 300 > 280
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,447 m 1,400 hp 1,596 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,115 m 1,300 hp 1,482 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 6.35 mm steel in front and floor of cockpit
  • 8 mm steel behind pilot and in rear fuselage bulkhead

Armaments

Suspended armament

Main articles: G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb), G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb), M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)

The Halifax B Mk IIIa can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 15 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (3,750 lb total)
  • 15 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (7,500 lb total)
  • 9 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (12,000 lb total)

Defensive armament

Main articles: Browning .303 (7.7 mm), Vickers K (7.7 mm)

The Halifax B Mk IIIa is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (600 rpg = 2,400 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,700 rpg = 6,800 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator SUBC mk.I
II Compressor Airframe Turret 7 mm
III Wings repair Engine MBC mk.III
IV Engine injection Cover New 7 mm MGs (turret)

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Versatile - It is capable of flying low-altitude runs for minibases, or high-altitude bomb runs.
  • Can carry an overwhelming 12,000 lb of bombs, giving it the heaviest payload at rank II-III, and outclasses many rank IV bombers
  • (Realistic Battles) Full payload lets it take out all three bases in one pass with two 1,000 lb bombs to spare (first base : 6 x 500 lb + 1 x 1,000 lb / second base : 3 x 1,000 lb / third base : 3 x 1,000 lb / airfield : 2 x 1,000 lb.
  • Fast and fairly manoeuvrable for a heavy bomber, with flaps that do not rip easily
  • Performance is almost unaffected by payload options due to internal payload carriage that doesn't create drag
  • Fantastic climb rate with WEP; can easily reach 6,000 m with full payload just by side climbing (which is heavily advised to minimize interception)
  • Can fly with two engines if needed - or even one, if trying to land.
  • Matchmaking typically places the bomber against planes less deadly than the ones later British bombers face
  • Defensive armament is decent for a British bomber
  • Tail gunner has a lot of ammunition (4 x 7.7 mm machine guns with 1,700 rounds per gun)
  • Impressive aircraft overall in terms of bombers, arguably outclassing the succeeding Stirling in the next rank and can be a game changer for the team if left unchecked
  • Economical plane to fly as an easy Silver Lion Sl icon.png and Research Points Rp icon.png grinder

Cons:

  • Large target
  • Priority target (in Arcade battles) that smart players will aim for first
  • Stock payload is useless for base bombing
  • Nose is defended by a single 7.7 mm gun and the belly has no machine gun coverage, leaving them very vulnerable for enemy attacks
  • 7.7 mm turrets are overall not very effective
  • Only one pilot, no copilot like other bombers
  • WEP causes overheating unless manual engine control is used to force radiators open
  • Fragile structure compared to most competing bombers and previous British bombers
  • Severe lack of armour for crew leaves them vulnerable

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


Britain bombers
Torpedo  Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II
Dive  V-156-B1
Hydroplanes  ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V
Light  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1
Based on A20  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7
Hampden  Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I
Wellington  Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X
Halifax  Halifax B Mk IIIa
Stirling  Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III
Lancaster  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III
Lincoln  Lincoln B Mk II
Shackleton  Shackleton MR.Mk.2

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