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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British strike fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]]. |
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+ | The Firebrand can be considered as a British P-47. With extremely heavy armament as well as a respectable secondary load, the Firebrand is foremost a striker aircraft, then a fighter. Carrying 4 fast-firing and high-capacity Hispano Mk.5 cannons, the Firebrand Mk IV can rip through all aircraft at its BR and all "soft" ground targets with ease. The torpedo options allow anti-ship capabilities, and conventional bombs effectively destroy ground targets. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
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− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,572 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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− | | | + | | 537 || 524 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 26.7 || 27.4 || 10.3 || 11.9 || 310 |
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
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− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,572 m) |
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
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− | | | + | | 592 || 565 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.8 || 25.0 || 19.1 || 15.1 || 310 |
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! Arrestor gear | ! Arrestor gear | ||
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− | | | + | | 750 || 300 || 420 || ~8 || ~4 |
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! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
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− | | < | + | | < 433 || < 500 || < 550 || > 350 |
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
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− | | | + | | 1,023 m || 2,150 hp || 2,448 hp |
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! Optimal altitude | ! Optimal altitude | ||
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− | * | + | * 12.77 mm Steel - Armor plate, upper seat back and headrest |
− | + | * 42.8 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen | |
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * | + | * 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total) |
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=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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− | ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]''''' | + | ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]], [[:Category:Suspended armaments|Rockets]], [[:Category:Suspended armaments|Torpedoes]]''''' |
− | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance: |
− | * | + | * 1 x 18 inch Mark XV torpedo |
− | * 2 x G.P. | + | * 2 x 250 lb bombs (500 lb total) |
+ | * 8 x RP-3 rockets + 2 x 250 lb bombs (500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 500 lb bombs (1,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 2 x 500 lb bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 2 x 500 lb bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb (1,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 1 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb (1,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 8 x RP-3 rockets | ||
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=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
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== Usage in the battles == | == Usage in the battles == | ||
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+ | In arcade battle, the Firebrand can actually excel. There are no speed limits or breakage and performance are exaggerated. | ||
+ | Thus, the Firebrand can be used somewhat effectively as a fighter. Turning and handling are both still poor performers with this aircraft compared with realistic battle while the climb rate is significantly increased. | ||
+ | Boom & Run is a good tactic in arcade battle. Due to terrible handling characteristics, simply diving and flying flat is a good defensive tactic. | ||
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+ | As a striker, the Firebrand can be extremely effective as well. Diving at an insane speed at targets is a good tactic, as its wings cannot rip and the Firebrand possesses amazing top speed and dive acceleration. Make sure to pull up quite soon, however, as handling is very poor. | ||
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+ | Due to unlimited ammunition, the cannons are remarkably effective in arcade battle. | ||
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+ | When using the Firebrand as a striker, it is recommended to side climb at the beginning of the match. Perform a shallow dive until you reach the target, as speed will accumulate rapidly and the evasion of ground fire and enemy aircraft will be far easier. Plan ahead when striking your target - don't begin diving until you have approximated where the target may be once you reach it (say a destroyer or convoy), as turning to attack a target at high speed may rip the Firebrand's wings or slow you down significantly - resulting in easy prey for other fighters. | ||
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+ | As a fighter, the Firebrand is more lacklustre. It possesses very poor handling capabilities, and manoeuvring is very sluggish. Partially due to wing-loading and weight, the Firebrand does, surprisingly, have a small turn radius and turns quite quickly, similar to the [[Me_410_A-1|Me-410]]. However, turning with the Firebrand is not recommended - turning will severely bleed energy, enough to make you an eventual sitting duck. | ||
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+ | High altitude performance, as well as zoom climbing, is extremely poor due to the lack of engine injection or throttle. Roll rate is poor as well, and the Firebrand is a massive target, compared to smaller and nimbler fighters such as the Bf-109. However, energy retention, as well as level-flight speed, is excellent. Using Boom & Run is recommended when using the Firebrand as a fighter, and using the Firebrand as a bomber hunter is also a good idea. | ||
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+ | Always avoid fur balls with superior turning fighters, which includes almost all single-engine fighters at 4.3-5.3. In general, tactics for the Firebrand also apply for the Me-410, and vice versa. | ||
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+ | Unlike realistic battle, simulator battles require the use of the cockpit, and the first-person view with the Firebrand is actually quite decent. It has quite a good view due to its decent bubble canopy. Unfortunately, due to the size of the cowling and wings, there are many blind spots around the plane. | ||
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+ | Thus, the Firebrand offers good visibility for its battle rating level in simulator battles. | ||
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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| Radiator | | Radiator | ||
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− | | | + | | HSBC mk.2 |
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| Compressor | | Compressor | ||
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| Engine Injection | | Engine Injection | ||
| Cover | | Cover | ||
− | | | + | | New 20 mm Cannons |
− | | | + | | HRC mk.8 |
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Unrivaled armament compared to planes of the 4.3-5.3 BR, Hispano Mk.V variant fires very fast compared to standard Mk.II |
− | * | + | * High Ammo capacity |
− | * | + | * "Air Targets" ammunition overwhelmingly effective - composed entirely of HEF |
− | * Good | + | * Small turn radius |
− | * | + | * Good durability |
− | + | * Decent level speed | |
− | * | + | * Good secondary payload |
− | + | * Torpedo options | |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Poor manoeuvrability and handling in general- roll rate, turn rate, etc. are very poor |
− | * | + | * Large target |
− | * Poor performance | + | * Mediocre climb rate |
− | * | + | * Poor high-altitude performance |
− | * The | + | * Controls unresponsive as speeds near 400 mph |
+ | * Mediocre energy retention | ||
+ | * Lacks any bomb load stock | ||
+ | * The Hispano Mk.Vs' bullet dispersion when firing can be frustrating | ||
== 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 an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.'' | ''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 an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.'' | ||
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Revision as of 18:48, 16 June 2019
Contents
Description
The Firebrand TF Mk IV is a rank II British strike fighter
with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB) and 4.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.51 "Cold Steel".
The Firebrand can be considered as a British P-47. With extremely heavy armament as well as a respectable secondary load, the Firebrand is foremost a striker aircraft, then a fighter. Carrying 4 fast-firing and high-capacity Hispano Mk.5 cannons, the Firebrand Mk IV can rip through all aircraft at its BR and all "soft" ground targets with ease. The torpedo options allow anti-ship capabilities, and conventional bombs effectively destroy ground targets.
General info
Flight Performance
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,572 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
537 | 524 | 9143 | 26.7 | 27.4 | 10.3 | 11.9 | 310 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,572 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
592 | 565 | 9143 | 23.8 | 25.0 | 19.1 | 15.1 | 310 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
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750 | 300 | 420 | ~8 | ~4 |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 433 | < 500 | < 550 | > 350 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,023 m | 2,150 hp | 2,448 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
3,880 m | 1,975 hp | 2,180 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 12.77 mm Steel - Armor plate, upper seat back and headrest
- 42.8 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Firebrand TF Mk IV is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)
Suspended armament
Main article: Bombs, Rockets, Torpedoes
The Firebrand TF Mk IV can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
- 1 x 18 inch Mark XV torpedo
- 2 x 250 lb bombs (500 lb total)
- 8 x RP-3 rockets + 2 x 250 lb bombs (500 lb total)
- 2 x 500 lb bombs (1,000 lb total)
- 1 x G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 2 x 500 lb bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 1 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 2 x 500 lb bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 1 x G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb (1,000 lb total)
- 1 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb (1,000 lb total)
- 8 x RP-3 rockets
Usage in the battles
In arcade battle, the Firebrand can actually excel. There are no speed limits or breakage and performance are exaggerated. Thus, the Firebrand can be used somewhat effectively as a fighter. Turning and handling are both still poor performers with this aircraft compared with realistic battle while the climb rate is significantly increased.
Boom & Run is a good tactic in arcade battle. Due to terrible handling characteristics, simply diving and flying flat is a good defensive tactic.
As a striker, the Firebrand can be extremely effective as well. Diving at an insane speed at targets is a good tactic, as its wings cannot rip and the Firebrand possesses amazing top speed and dive acceleration. Make sure to pull up quite soon, however, as handling is very poor.
Due to unlimited ammunition, the cannons are remarkably effective in arcade battle.
When using the Firebrand as a striker, it is recommended to side climb at the beginning of the match. Perform a shallow dive until you reach the target, as speed will accumulate rapidly and the evasion of ground fire and enemy aircraft will be far easier. Plan ahead when striking your target - don't begin diving until you have approximated where the target may be once you reach it (say a destroyer or convoy), as turning to attack a target at high speed may rip the Firebrand's wings or slow you down significantly - resulting in easy prey for other fighters.
As a fighter, the Firebrand is more lacklustre. It possesses very poor handling capabilities, and manoeuvring is very sluggish. Partially due to wing-loading and weight, the Firebrand does, surprisingly, have a small turn radius and turns quite quickly, similar to the Me-410. However, turning with the Firebrand is not recommended - turning will severely bleed energy, enough to make you an eventual sitting duck.
High altitude performance, as well as zoom climbing, is extremely poor due to the lack of engine injection or throttle. Roll rate is poor as well, and the Firebrand is a massive target, compared to smaller and nimbler fighters such as the Bf-109. However, energy retention, as well as level-flight speed, is excellent. Using Boom & Run is recommended when using the Firebrand as a fighter, and using the Firebrand as a bomber hunter is also a good idea.
Always avoid fur balls with superior turning fighters, which includes almost all single-engine fighters at 4.3-5.3. In general, tactics for the Firebrand also apply for the Me-410, and vice versa.
Unlike realistic battle, simulator battles require the use of the cockpit, and the first-person view with the Firebrand is actually quite decent. It has quite a good view due to its decent bubble canopy. Unfortunately, due to the size of the cowling and wings, there are many blind spots around the plane.
Thus, the Firebrand offers good visibility for its battle rating level in simulator battles.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | FTV mk.IV | HSBC mk.2 | |
II | Compressor | Airframe | HMBC mk.2 | ||
III | Wings Repair | Engine | Offensive 20 mm | HLBC mk.2 | |
IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 20 mm Cannons | HRC mk.8 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Unrivaled armament compared to planes of the 4.3-5.3 BR, Hispano Mk.V variant fires very fast compared to standard Mk.II
- High Ammo capacity
- "Air Targets" ammunition overwhelmingly effective - composed entirely of HEF
- Small turn radius
- Good durability
- Decent level speed
- Good secondary payload
- Torpedo options
Cons:
- Poor manoeuvrability and handling in general- roll rate, turn rate, etc. are very poor
- Large target
- Mediocre climb rate
- Poor high-altitude performance
- Controls unresponsive as speeds near 400 mph
- Mediocre energy retention
- Lacks any bomb load stock
- The Hispano Mk.Vs' bullet dispersion when firing can be frustrating
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 an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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 aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
Sources
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- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
Britain strike aircraft | |
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Blackburn | Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest |
Bristol | Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21 |
CAC | ▄Wirraway |
Fairey | Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V |
de Havilland | Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII |
Hawker | Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk V (Vickers P) |
Westland | Wyvern S4 |