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...nstruction, the aircraft was well suited for carrying large amounts of air-to-ground ordnance and was often used in ground attack role against small targ ...the dive and climb up, circle around and do it all again. Don't be afraid to go head-on; you have a radial engine and 8 x .50 calibre machine guns.

...P-50 was promising in test flights until a turbosupercharger explosion led to the loss of the prototype. The XP-50 project was then canceled. ...in their ammo pool. Nonetheless, the XP-50 is a great plane for beginners to practice energy fighting and ammo conservation.

...they found some success against Japanese forces, but they were also found to be less survivable than the P-40 Warhawks that were also in service and wer ...at its optimum. As a last resort, if caught in a situation where you need to dogfight, do so, but look for a way out so that you don't become easy picki

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...cy manoeuvres faster) and you should climb from the start with WEP enabled to gain altitude/energy quickly.

...ble landing and stall characteristics, it was quite a comfortable aircraft to fly, and pilots noted it was stable in flight. ...very long time to accelerate up to suitable speeds. Players should try not to dogfight enemy aircraft and instead make repeated passes on slower targets.

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...ament options, the {{PAGENAME}} can allow players to choose different ways to attack ground targets when in a match.

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...7 mm high-velocity armour piercing round, the Ju 87 G is more than a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, each cannon only holds 12 rounds of ammuni

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...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...eveloped from the OKB Polikarpov I-15 (TsKB-3) for a 1935 release. Attempt to introduction the Soviet license modification of the Wright Cyclone SGR-1820

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...inal power of only 480 hp, which caused this aircraft's flight performance to suffer.

...ations became obvious. It was quickly phased out as a fighter and assigned to less demanding roles, such as ground attack. A total of 2,408 {{Specs|name} ...e}} was introduced in [[Update 1.31]]. It provides as a solid introduction to the tree as the first fighter in the line, prioritizing agility and dependi

..., as its roll rate, climb rate, and dive acceleration are closely tailored to be used with Boom & Zoom tactics. However, like many of the Yaks, it has no ...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.'' -->

...story. Eventually, the 57 mm design was dropped after a few prototypes due to unreliability, weight issues, and the gases from the 57 mm gun firing (whic ...ate at all times, as this plane's horrible acceleration makes it difficult to recover lost energy.

...ntially a very early form of afterburner/WEP, this new engine was supposed to increase the thrust of the MiG-9, but proved unreliable instead. The two ai ...ssor, although the MiG-9 Late's upgraded engines and higher mass allows it to perform this job a lot better. One must be wary of second generation fighte

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...e Battle of Britain almost 75 years ago. You will find your Hurricane able to withstand a very high amount of damage before it will give in as it is a la

...d attacker during the Africa campaign, while leaving the air combat duties to the more nimble [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] instead. ...generally less agile, the Mk IIB can perform well enough as a fighter due to its agility. Though, like its predecessor, it is often held back by its slo

...and the Blackburn Skua before the start of World War II. Nimrods continued to be operated as training and liaison aircraft until July 1941. At the end on ...clear view, and learning to use the gun sight provides unique gameplay for beginners.

...self was a modified QF 6-pounder anti-tank gun, fitted with an auto-loader to allow for both semi- and full automatic fire. ...ead by 3 m takes the Tsetse from an occasionally-effective ground attacker to a long range sniper.

...ing}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. ...ar, a team can never have enough wooden wonders. The Mosquito then goes on to the excellent Tsetse ([[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII|Mk XVIII]]) with the 57 mm can

...or Wirraways began to diminish rapidly. The aircraft were transferred back to training units and after the war served as civilian aircraft. The Royal Aus ...ve payload of 2 x 500 lb bombs and 2 x 250 lb bombs, making it devastating to ground units. Additionally, the Wirraway's cockpit offers great visibility

...i Aircraft Company for the Imperial Japanese Navy in 1940. It was intended to support offensive operations in areas where no airstrips were available, bu ...the floats still affect its performance, and energy management is crucial to avoid being an easy target.

...noeuvrability. The development began in 1942 but faced many challenges due to engine selection and wing loading issues. The A7M2 was powered by a 2,200 h ...an be used to surprise enemy bombers or fighters with its distance fuse or to attack ground vehicles or installations with their impressive payload. Howe

...tion tree, though a variant existed in the German aircraft tech tree prior to the update. ...ough that they will not be able to accelerate away from you quickly enough to escape further damage.

...tive at medium to long range combat, StuH is much more suitable for medium to very close range (mostly in RB). ...city, shells often fail to hit moving tanks, often requiring to get closer to the opponents. Fortunately, StuH frontal armour is reasonably good, being m

...-34 led to stopping the production after 69 tanks built. Two T-50 survived to this day. One uparmoured version with appliqué armour installed was captur ...r and an adequate 45 mm cannon, a great vehicle for beginners getting used to the Soviet playstyle in higher ranks. Basically, the {{PAGENAME}} is a mini

...at during the Spanish Civil War and the Winter War, with mixed results due to poor leadership and tactics. Even though it was outclassed by the start of ...hanks to its APHE ammunition, with enough penetration and explosive filler to one shot most opponents. It has very poor armour like most light tanks, but

...e Naval Vessel Register on January 21, 1946. On December 29, she was given to her buyer, the Patapsco Scrap Co. of Bethlehem, Pa., for scrapping. ...slow-reloading main gun battery with a low traverse speed, thus it is slow to react and switch targets.

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...cs, using its better top speed to outrun Japanese fighters when they moved to intercept. ...ually take a hit or two. Tactics learned with this aircraft can be applied to the succeeding [[P-40E-1 (China)|P-40E]].

...due to its belly-mounted turbo-supercharger and an effective oxygen system to sustain the pilot at those heights. ...at its optimum. As a last resort, if caught in a situation where you need to dogfight, do so, but look for a way out so that you don't become easy picki

...nge, bomb racks on the wings, their engines were very vulnerable in combat to leaks and overheating and the base version had no radios, so improvised rad ...and its climb rate is mediocre at best, but it's still important to climb to high altitudes at the start of the match.

...e war, you can never have enough wooden wonders. If you feel that you want to be like a real wooden wonder pilot give the [https://www.avialogs.com/aircr ...with fighters and nothing like what they had flown before. This was thanks to its light yet strong balsa and plywood frame while housing a pair of Rolls

...ets or gun pods, since none are available and the aircraft wasn't designed to use them. ...tles where after the ammunition is expended, the pilot must return to base to reload.

...forces in Mainland China where photos suggested these tanks were relocated to Taiwan Island but no further records marked the fate of these obsolete tank ...penetration from both shells. It will be a good starter tank to learn how to get advance for future combat vehicles.

...- the very first Zekes captured by Allied forces - and served as examples to evaluate this fighter just before the outbreak of the Pacific War. ...e for maximum efficiency - even the most manoeuvrable fighter needs energy to survive long enough from waves of enemies.

...combat in Finland as part of military aid, while the rest were transferred to training units until their eventual retirement in 1947. ...ndard armament for Rank I fighters, but they are very user friendly thanks to their large ammo pool and high rate of fire.

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...ons. There are currently a few categories of air-to-air missiles available to use: command guided missiles, beam riding missiles, infrared homing (heat-s ...mparison, an air-to-air missile has an active guidance system, allowing it to fly towards and follow a target.

This plane belongs to ''Hero of the Soviet Union'' medal-wearing ace, Mitrofan Petrovich Krasnolu ...ky's I-15bis must rely on other factors, such as manoeuvrability, in order to increase its survivability.

...ing}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]]. It was gifted to players during the [[wt:en/news/6536-new-year-in-war-thunder-en|2019 "New y ...rolled out the door, as state-of-the-art monoplanes were beginning to take to the skies and outperform even the most advanced biplanes. Though a long fut

...ghting capabilities, applied for an offer of Meteor NF.13s made by Britain to Syria and Egypt. As such, 6 aircraft were ordered in 1956. The 119th squadr ...e also lacks any kind of ground ordnance, and thus, is limited to only air-to-air combat since Hispanos can only penetrate the most lightly armoured of g