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|code=pv_2d
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|market=PV-2D Harpoon (USA)
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|cockpit=334225/1109998
 
 
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{{About
 
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| about = American premium twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| about = gift American medium bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| other
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| usage = standard version
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| usage-1 = the regular version
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| link = B-34
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| link-1 = P-38G-1
 
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| usage-2 = other uses
 
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| link-2 = P-38 (Family)
 
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This twin-engine fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It is available to be bought at the Gaijin Store in the "USA Pacific Campaign (1941-1942)" pack.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]], during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicles event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== 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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The XP-38G is very similar to the P-38G. It has most of its fine handling characteristics, speed, and armament. It should be used as a strike fighter.
 
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Being a twin-boomed fighter, the XP-38 is slightly less manoeuvrable than its counterparts. However, it has a very small turn radius in return.
 
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The P-38 has an extremely high rate of climb and high speed. Use it as a strike fighter- target bombers and lone fighters. Always side-climb to gain altitude over your opponent.
 
  
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,229 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 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)
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! RB
 
! RB
 
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|634||616|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||23.1||23.9||14.6||14.6||380
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| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 549
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,229 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 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)
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! RB
 
! RB
 
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|689||660|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||20.9||22.0||22.4||18.0||380
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| 511 || 478 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 26.9 || 28.0 || 15.8 || 12 || 549
 
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|}
  
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
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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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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 241 || ~9.5 || ~5.5
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 340 || ~4 || ~2
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 380 || < 460 || < 500 || > 420
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| < 260 || < 290 || < 320 || > 337
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 5,800 m || 2,620 hp || 3,010 hp
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| 1,615 m || 1,600 hp || 1,984 hp
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====Engine performance====
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! colspan="3" | Number present
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| colspan="3" | Allison V-1710-51 12-cylinder || colspan="1" | 2
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
 
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! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
 
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! colspan="1" | Type
 
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! colspan="1" | Cooling
 
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| colspan="2" | 610 kg || Inline || Water
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
 
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! colspan="1" | Mode
 
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! colspan="2" | Max
 
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| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,084 hp || colspan="2" | 1,350 hp
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| 4,023 m || 1,450 hp || 1,798 hp
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,072 hp || colspan="2" | 1,200 hp
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
 
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! Mode
 
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! colspan="2" | Max
 
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! colspan="2" | Take-off
 
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| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,264 hp || colspan="2" | 1,531 hp
 
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,252 hp || colspan="2" | 1,380 hp
 
 
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! colspan="2" | Arcade
 
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! colspan="2" | Realistic/Simulator
 
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| colspan="2" | 25 seconds || colspan="2" | Infinite
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit top front.
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, in front of the pilot
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* 6.5 mm Steel plates in the nose.
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind the pilot
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* 6.5 mm Steel plates in pilot's seat.
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind radio operator/navigator
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* 9.5 mm Steel plate in pilot's headrest.
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - tail section and ventral gunner protection
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - dorsal gunner protective plate
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* Fuel tanks at wing roots to middle of wing
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
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{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (250 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
 
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* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
 
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The armament on the XP-38G is extremely powerful. A single 20mm cannon combined with 4 M2s in the nose make a devastating, accurate combination. The XP-38G can effectively slice wings in half due to its extremely accurate weapons.
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
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{{main|M8}}
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{{main|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)}}
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{{main|Tiny Tim|HVAR|Mk.13/44|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 6 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,500 lb total)
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* 8 x HVAR rockets
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* 6 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (1,500 lb total)
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 1 x Mk.13/44 torpedo
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* 6 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (3,000 lb total)
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* 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (6,000 lb total)
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* 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 8 x HVAR rockets
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* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns (340 rpg = 1,360 total)
  
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* Without load
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Note: Gunpods are fired separately from nose armaments if fired via '''"Additional guns"''' keybinds.
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* 6 x M8 rockets
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=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The PV-2D Harpoon is a bomber and should be played as such. Its gigantic and versatile payload options allow for enough power against ground/naval targets and bases. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns deal excellent damage, and can be used offensively with the dorsal turret able to point forward. Though the gunners provide ample top and bottom protection, the tail of the vehicle is a blind spot to the two turret gunners and thus a tailing pursuant would be a priority threat.
  
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Utilize the P-38 as a strike fighter. The P-38 has very good energy retention and climb speed, so mainly use it as a BnZ fighter. However, it can be an effective turn fighter against less manoeuvrable opponents. Be warned, however, that once at a low speed and altitude the P-38 is a sitting duck. It is a very large fighter and easy to destroy.
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It is also viable for bomber hunting due to the bomber spawn and its offensive armaments. Engaging unsuspecting fighters is also good, provided that you utilise BnZing and extend away. If your nose guns are out, consider using your dorsal for emergency shooting. Without an arrestor hook, you must land on carriers with some risk. Approach low and slow, use your flaps to slow down more and land on the deck without deploying your gear. Your plane won't break, the fuselage and engines will eat the brunt of impact. Same applies to landing on ground, you can do a soft belly landing without dying.
  
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The best cure is being prepared. Always maintain a high, safe altitude. If you have to, the P-38 is best in a flat dive. Its roll rate can be used to its advantage as well. Use diving and climbing manoeuvres to get out of trouble. Avoid turning to counter opponents, unless they are less manoeuvrable.
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If you do engage, try to drag the enemy to ground level. Dragging hostiles down is great for your team to pick off, and you can force pursuers to your tail by diving down. Dogfighting is not encouraged, but it can turn on a dime occasionally.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable
 
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
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! colspan="1" | Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="1" | Survivability
 
! colspan="1" | Survivability
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| Offensive 12 mm
 
| Offensive 12 mm
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| DGP-1
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| FRC mk.5
 
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| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| ITC mk.III
 
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| Engine
 
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| New 12 mm MGs
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| Turret 12 mm
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| SBC-17
 
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 20 mm cannons
 
 
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| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
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| LBC-25
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Very deadly offensive armament with plenty of ammunition
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* Gathers speed quickly in a dive
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* Effective defensive armament with good coverage over rear section of aircraft
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* Good armament, can rip apart other planes quickly
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* The dorsal turret can swivel 360 degrees and even fire at targets off the nose of the plane
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* Good for Boom & Zoom
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* Defensive armament has lots of ammo
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* Good climb rate
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* Good acceleration overall
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* Acceptable climb rate
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* Good energy retention in turns due to heavy weight(But do not turn too much, else you bleed all your energy)
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* Large and versatile payload options
  
 
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'''Cons:'''
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* Huge airframe: prone to damage
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* Extremely prone to fire
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* Big tail section is prone to attacks, usually crippling tail control
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* Poor turning /manoeuvrability
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* Belly is a blindspot for gunners
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* Cannot sustain multiple turns, energy will bleed despite nice energy retention
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* Mediocre manoeuvrability
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* Cannot fly on one engine: you cannot sustain flight with just one
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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===Ventura===
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=== In-game description ===
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After the success of the Lockheed Hudson, Lockheed sought to introduce another bomber named the ''Ventura'' based off their Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft. Though similar to the Hudson, the Ventura was a lot bigger. The Royal Air Force adopted the plane under the Ventura name, and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted it as the [[B-34|B-34 Lexington]]. Though the Ventura was faster and could hold twice as many bombs than the Hudson, the Royal Air Force did not like the plane very much and replaced them with Mosquitoes, the surplus Venturas sent to Coastal Command. America's usage of the B-34 Lexington was complicated with a feud in air power between the USAAF and the US Navy (USN). The USAAF had a monopoly on manufacturing and command of land-based bombers, leading to naval activities such as anti-submarine duties with bombers shouldered by the USAAF rather than the USN, forcing the usage of float planes like the [[PBY-5_Catalina|Catalina]] in the Navy's role. It wasn't until a compromise with the [[B-29A-BN|B-29 Superfortress]] in a naval manufacturing factory that the Army finally gave the Navy the aircraft and jurisdiction to act in their roles.
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"The P-38 was an all-metal, three-wheeled, single-seater, twin-engined monoplane fighter with an aerodynamic design rarely seen in World War II.
 
  
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An experimental XP-38 (Model 22) was first flown on January 27, 1938. Production began in June of 1941.
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===Naval adoption===
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The Lockheed Ventura bomber, an aircraft the USN had an eye for, was converted for their usage. The adapted Venturas were adopted under the designation ''PV-1 Ventura'' for the navy, with special equipment for patrol bombing, increased fuel storage along with a decrease in forward defensive armaments, and the addition of search radar. The first PV-1s arrived in December 1942, then entered naval service in February 1943.
  
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The G variant was created at the end of 1942 and was based on the E and F variants. The G had a more powerful turbocharged Allison V-1710-51/55 engine. Engine management was significantly more automated than before.
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The PV-1 was an adequate bomber but provided some weaknesses needed addressing, most notably in that the increased fuel weight made it difficult to take-off without problems. The Ventura design was modified with an increased wing area in order to improve take-off and load-carrying capability. This allowed the aircraft to carry not only up to 4,000 lb of bombs but even rockets under the wings. The redesigned aircraft was accepted by the USN as the '''PV-2 Harpoon'''. More than 500 Harpoons were built in the course of the war, with several variants. The original PV-2 had five forward armaments whereas the '''PV-2D''' updated it with eight forward guns. The ''PV-2C'' and ''PV-2T'' models were models built for training.
  
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The plane carried a formidable armament consisting of 20mm Hispano AN/M2 cannons with 150 rounds and four 12.7mm Colt-Browning M2.5 machine guns with 300 rounds apiece. The P-38G had a reinforced fuselage and could carry two extra 300-gallon (1136-liter) fuel tanks. The G was not equipped to carry rockets and bombs, but was often modified on the field to carry 250-lb or even 500-lb bombs as well as unguided rockets.
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===Combat usage===
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The PV-1 was operated by three squadrons in the Pacific Theatre and flew bombing strikes against Japan. The PV-1 usually accompanied [[B-24D-25-CO|B-24s]] due to having a more sophisticated radar system. A few were also given to the Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF(N)-531 at the Solomon Islands.
  
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The P-38G was widely used by the Army Air Force (USAAF) in all theaters of the war. They were often used for shuttle missions over Germany from the airfields of Ukraine. The best known operation in which the P-38G participated was Operation Lightning, which changed the war in the Pacific. The mission, which was flown on April 18, 1943, intercepted and shot down a Japanese G4M1 bomber with Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto on board. In addition, the P-38 was the plane of choice of the two most successful American aces: Richard Ira Bong (40 kills) and Thomas McGuire (38 kills).
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The PV-2's design had a shaky start, issues with the wings wrinkling came off as dangerously problematic. Another redesign was needed, delaying the introduction into the Navy until early 1945, with the ones already delivered converted for training purposes as the ''PV-2C''. When the Harpoons were finally shipped, it went as the ''PV-2D'' model, and these aircraft designs proved reliable and popular with the crews that used them.
  
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From 1942 to 1943, Lockheed built 1,462 P-38Gs. They were decommissioned in 1949."
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After the war, the Venturas and its variants were eventually declared obsolete. A number were scrapped, some were given away to foreign nations during and after the war. A number of the aircraft still survive today in both airworthy and display-only conditions.
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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* [http://warthunder.com/en/news/4657-development-ww2-chronicles-vehicles-the-pv-2-harpoon-en// [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> WW2 Chronicles vehicles: The PV-2 Harpoon]
  
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* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
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===Obtainable events===
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* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
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* The PV-2D Harpoon was available in 2017 World War Two: Chronicle Event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.
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* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
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* It was made available again during the 2018 WW2 Chronicles during the "Special Objectives" section of the event, where it could be assembled as a coupon with 12 Element piece and a scheme, with the latter obtainable after completing seven tasks in air battles and a community milestone of 400,000 completed Special Objectives is obtained.
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* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
 
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* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
 
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* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
 
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* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
 
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* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
 
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* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
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Revision as of 18:24, 31 December 2019

PV-2D
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PV-2D
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III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.3 3.7 3.3
Class:
PREMIUM
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This page is about the gift American medium bomber PV-2D. For standard version, see B-34.

Description

GarageImage PV-2D.jpg


The PV-2D Harpoon is a gift rank III American bomber with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB), 3.7 (RB), and 3.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault", during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicles event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.

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 4,267 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ???  ??? 9500  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.? 549
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,267 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
511 478 9500 26.9 28.0 15.8 12 549

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
+ -
340 ~4 ~2
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 260 < 290 < 320 > 337
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,615 m 1,600 hp 1,984 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,023 m 1,450 hp 1,798 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, in front of the pilot
  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind the pilot
  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind radio operator/navigator
  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - tail section and ventral gunner protection
  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - dorsal gunner protective plate
  • Fuel tanks at wing roots to middle of wing

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The PV-2D is armed with:

  • 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (250 rpg = 2,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: AN-M57 (250 lb), AN-M64A1 (500 lb), AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)
Main articles: Tiny Tim, HVAR, Mk.13/44, Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The PV-2D can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 6 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,500 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets
  • 6 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (1,500 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 1 x Mk.13/44 torpedo
  • 6 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (3,000 lb total)
  • 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 8 x HVAR rockets (6,000 lb total)
  • 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 8 x HVAR rockets
  • 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns (340 rpg = 1,360 total)

Note: Gunpods are fired separately from nose armaments if fired via "Additional guns" keybinds.

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The PV-2D is defended by:

  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in battles

The PV-2D Harpoon is a bomber and should be played as such. Its gigantic and versatile payload options allow for enough power against ground/naval targets and bases. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns deal excellent damage, and can be used offensively with the dorsal turret able to point forward. Though the gunners provide ample top and bottom protection, the tail of the vehicle is a blind spot to the two turret gunners and thus a tailing pursuant would be a priority threat.

It is also viable for bomber hunting due to the bomber spawn and its offensive armaments. Engaging unsuspecting fighters is also good, provided that you utilise BnZing and extend away. If your nose guns are out, consider using your dorsal for emergency shooting. Without an arrestor hook, you must land on carriers with some risk. Approach low and slow, use your flaps to slow down more and land on the deck without deploying your gear. Your plane won't break, the fuselage and engines will eat the brunt of impact. Same applies to landing on ground, you can do a soft belly landing without dying.

If you do engage, try to drag the enemy to ground level. Dragging hostiles down is great for your team to pick off, and you can force pursuers to your tail by diving down. Dogfighting is not encouraged, but it can turn on a dime occasionally.

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm DGP-1 FRC mk.5
II Compressor Airframe ITC mk.III
III Wings repair Engine New 12 mm MGs Turret 12 mm SBC-17
IV Engine injection Cover New 12 mm MGs (turret) LBC-25

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Very deadly offensive armament with plenty of ammunition
  • Effective defensive armament with good coverage over rear section of aircraft
  • The dorsal turret can swivel 360 degrees and even fire at targets off the nose of the plane
  • Defensive armament has lots of ammo
  • Good acceleration overall
  • Acceptable climb rate
  • Good energy retention in turns due to heavy weight(But do not turn too much, else you bleed all your energy)
  • Large and versatile payload options

Cons:

  • Huge airframe: prone to damage
  • Big tail section is prone to attacks, usually crippling tail control
  • Belly is a blindspot for gunners
  • Cannot sustain multiple turns, energy will bleed despite nice energy retention
  • Mediocre manoeuvrability
  • Cannot fly on one engine: you cannot sustain flight with just one

History

Ventura

After the success of the Lockheed Hudson, Lockheed sought to introduce another bomber named the Ventura based off their Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft. Though similar to the Hudson, the Ventura was a lot bigger. The Royal Air Force adopted the plane under the Ventura name, and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted it as the B-34 Lexington. Though the Ventura was faster and could hold twice as many bombs than the Hudson, the Royal Air Force did not like the plane very much and replaced them with Mosquitoes, the surplus Venturas sent to Coastal Command. America's usage of the B-34 Lexington was complicated with a feud in air power between the USAAF and the US Navy (USN). The USAAF had a monopoly on manufacturing and command of land-based bombers, leading to naval activities such as anti-submarine duties with bombers shouldered by the USAAF rather than the USN, forcing the usage of float planes like the Catalina in the Navy's role. It wasn't until a compromise with the B-29 Superfortress in a naval manufacturing factory that the Army finally gave the Navy the aircraft and jurisdiction to act in their roles.

Naval adoption

The Lockheed Ventura bomber, an aircraft the USN had an eye for, was converted for their usage. The adapted Venturas were adopted under the designation PV-1 Ventura for the navy, with special equipment for patrol bombing, increased fuel storage along with a decrease in forward defensive armaments, and the addition of search radar. The first PV-1s arrived in December 1942, then entered naval service in February 1943.

The PV-1 was an adequate bomber but provided some weaknesses needed addressing, most notably in that the increased fuel weight made it difficult to take-off without problems. The Ventura design was modified with an increased wing area in order to improve take-off and load-carrying capability. This allowed the aircraft to carry not only up to 4,000 lb of bombs but even rockets under the wings. The redesigned aircraft was accepted by the USN as the PV-2 Harpoon. More than 500 Harpoons were built in the course of the war, with several variants. The original PV-2 had five forward armaments whereas the PV-2D updated it with eight forward guns. The PV-2C and PV-2T models were models built for training.

Combat usage

The PV-1 was operated by three squadrons in the Pacific Theatre and flew bombing strikes against Japan. The PV-1 usually accompanied B-24s due to having a more sophisticated radar system. A few were also given to the Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF(N)-531 at the Solomon Islands.

The PV-2's design had a shaky start, issues with the wings wrinkling came off as dangerously problematic. Another redesign was needed, delaying the introduction into the Navy until early 1945, with the ones already delivered converted for training purposes as the PV-2C. When the Harpoons were finally shipped, it went as the PV-2D model, and these aircraft designs proved reliable and popular with the crews that used them.

After the war, the Venturas and its variants were eventually declared obsolete. A number were scrapped, some were given away to foreign nations during and after the war. A number of the aircraft still survive today in both airworthy and display-only conditions.

Media

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See also

Obtainable events

  • The PV-2D Harpoon was available in 2017 World War Two: Chronicle Event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.
  • It was made available again during the 2018 WW2 Chronicles during the "Special Objectives" section of the event, where it could be assembled as a coupon with 12 Element piece and a scheme, with the latter obtainable after completing seven tasks in air battles and a community milestone of 400,000 completed Special Objectives is obtained.

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Lockheed Corporation
Fighters  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · P-38L-5-LO · YP-38
Bombers  B-34 · PV-2D
Jet Fighters  F-80A-5 · F-80C-10
  F-104A · F-104C
Export / License  A-29 · ▄Hudson Mk V
  ␗P-38L-1
  ␗F-104A · ▀F-104G · ␗F-104G · ▅F-104J · ▄F-104S
See Also  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Fiat Aviation

USA bombers
Dive  SB2U-2 · SB2U-3 · SBD-3 · SB2C-1C · SB2C-4
Torpedo  TBD-1 · PBY-5 Catalina · PBY-5A Catalina · TBF-1C · BTD-1
Medium  B-10B · B-18A · B-34 · PV-2D · B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT · B-26B
Heavy  B-17E · B-17E/L · B-17G-60-VE · PB4Y-2 · B-24D-25-CO · B-29A-BN
Hydroplanes  OS2U-1 · OS2U-3 · PBM-1 "Mariner" · PBM-3 "Mariner"

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