...hich drop together. These bombs can be used to decent effect against light ground targets, such as AI artillery and player-controlled open-topped tanks. The
...t is worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good ground attacker, carrying 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs with 24.5 kg of TNT each, whic
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...n easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets,
...more dedicated air superiority fighters. Instead, these variants excel at ground strike and interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast a
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...rough the Battle of Midway, however in 1943 it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-s
...ns that it is excellent at dealing with heavily armoured naval targets and ground targets. The offensive armament is much better, with 4 x 12.7mm browning HM
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...he OS2U-3 was the most produced variant of the Kingfisher family with 1000 units built. This aircraft first flew in 1941 and it was the only exported varian
...naval tree. Much like its predecessor, the OS2U-3 is a mediocre plane for ground and air battles. With an armament consisting of only a single 7.62 mm MG fo
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...ugh the Battle of Midway. However, in 1943, it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-s
...and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear-facing dorsal
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...at all, since it lacks the performance or the armament to be effective in ground and air RB. It is however very effective as a reconnaissance aircraft in na
...ber and as such it spawns at altitude. Primarily, it should be used in the ground attack role across all game modes. If possible, stay out of sight of the en
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...tion and outfit more machine guns and even a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a
...ighters from diving on you, and attack enemy ground targets. Ensure to use ground targets belts in order to maximize the effectiveness against light and medi
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...ormance and guns, and can carry a massive payload of well over 4,000 lb of equipment, including rockets, bombs, and torpedoes. The Skyraider has a far forward c
...ed in all battle modes, be sure to steer clear of enemy fighters, pick the ground targets that are farthest away from the usual dogfight zones, for example,
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...gger time. Players can confidently use the F3D-1 Skyknight against air and ground targets.
...ighting area while using the guns and suspended armaments to attack ground units. The cannons are effective against light vehicles and vehicle top armour. T
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...eployed overseas during WWII. In Pearl Harbour, many were destroyed on the ground, without a chance to fight back against the Japanese bombers.
...as its poor manoeuvrability means you will have a hard time bombing moving ground targets at low altitude without a relatively straight bombing run.
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...it's worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good ground attacker carrying 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs with 24.5 kg of TNT each, which
...ke the German He 51 you could outrun them, but do not turn. With higher BR units you may be just able to outmanoeuvre, but the best is constantly scan the s
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Tactics used against the Italians should be similar since they have similar equipment, but compared to the Bf 109 series all their planes have very high wing bre
...arry rockets, which made it more universal and effective in attacking both ground and sea targets.
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.... Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding.
...thus too much aileron deflection will over-roll, striking a wing into the ground.
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*Ground Targets: Armoured Targets (APHE/APHE/APHE/IT)
*Ground Targets: Tracer (AP-T)
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...not notice them. When they start shooting, duck and do a loop towards the ground to gain energy. The P-51 will have a lot of speed when it tries to attack,
...There are also a few bomb options to choose from, which are beneficial for ground-pounding or base-bombing, although these are not its primary objectives. Th
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...radius gets close to 100 m. So watch out when using them against ''ground units'' as there is a good chance you will likely kill yourself in the process.,
...d or foe (IFF) repeater had become a standard part of the aircraft's radio equipment.
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...n ended up being used as a low altitude fighter-interceptor instead of its ground attacking role.
...e-Wulf gains mid-air start on most maps which can either be used to get to ground targets quickly or get the jump on climbing fighters. While generally more
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...pletely unmarked, the radar can aid pilots in tracking down their prey. In ground battles, this is especially useful for hunting overzealous attack aircraft,
In addition to the radar, the plane's radio electronic equipment included a FuG 10 short-wave radio set and a radio altimeter of a FuG 101 (
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...the [[Do 217 N-1|N-1]] and weighed less due to the removal of the bomb bay equipment.
...even be put to use around airfields, putting a quick end to anyone on the ground. The only thing to remember when doing this is to always keep a close eye o
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...by famed German ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Ju 87 G is one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in War Thunder. Building upon the classic "Stuka" design, G
...aircraft and the air targets belt does next to nothing to armoured ground units.
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...by famed German ace Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the Ju 87 G is one of the deadliest ground attack aircraft in War Thunder. Building upon the classic "Stuka" design, G
...aircraft and the air targets belt does next to nothing to armoured ground units.
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...target, so always carry the 28 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs to make short work of ground vehicles. Adding the 250 kg bombs will cause a bigger speed loss but allow
...mended to carry the 2 x SC500K bombs as they can help you destroy reliably ground targets. With only a rifle-calibre MG as offensive armament, head-ons are i
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...7H) and the Messerschmitt Me 262 A-2a/U2 (7H, 7K and 7K-2). Both pieces of equipment could be used simultaneously.
...ayload is the best option, as each is capable of destroying any individual ground target.
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...of room to pull out of a steep, high speed dive to avoid crashing into the ground
...75km/h slower than the other two prototypes with its heavy night fighting equipment.
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...wo additional underwing 20 mm MG 151 autocannons great for attacking light ground targets and making quick work of bombers. The Bf 109 G-2 also comes with fo
...tav was almost 46% heavier. The new aircraft had begun to reach front-line units by May 1942. In essence, the Bf 109 design had reached its peak, and would
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...s shifting towards, and apply positive pitch to keep the propeller off the ground. You do not want to use flaps anywhere except takeoff and landing, since th
...elevators upwards to counter the momentum that can push the nose into the ground. You must release brakes once every 4 seconds, because if you only release
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* Sensitive brakes when on the ground, can cause plane to tip forward
...ty and better weapon options. Forcing the aircraft to work as a bomber and ground attack aircraft proved to be an even less effective venture. Production soo
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...ive than cannon. Use either the Air-Targets Belt, pure API-T (Tracers), or Ground Targets (which have cermet core rounds). The MGs are also more effective th
...er. The Berezin UB is very effective when used with the Tracers (API-T) or Ground Targets (with the fantastic cermet core rounds).
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...ent, a 2-4 second burst is all that is needed to shred an enemy plane. Use Ground Target belts for the best effect with both the ShVAK and Berezin UB.
In ground realistic battles, the FAB-100 bombs are a good choice to take out tanks an
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...features an impressive array of secondary weapons, making it an effective ground attacker. It can also be used in as an effective air-defence fighter and bo
...t armament options, meaning that it can be used in both bomber-hunting and ground-attack roles. These two main paths will be discussed below:
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...0 kg option will still be a good choice for a quick and speedy mission. In ground battles, the 2 x 250 kg + 4 x 100 kg option and the 2 x 500 kg option are t
* 7.62 mm insufficient for any ground target, except trucks
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...0 kg option will still be a good choice for a quick and speedy mission. In ground battles, the 2 x 250 kg + 4 x 100 kg option and the 2 x 500 kg option are t
* Can be used as a dive bomber to accurately destroy ground targets
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Once spawned (~3,500 m), locate what ground targets to engage. It is suggested to engage the targets farthest from the
* Very efficient in taking out individual ground targets
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...tile ground attacker, with a moderate payload better suited for destroying ground targets than bases. Although the tactics are different for arcade battles,
Once spawned (~3,500 m), locate ground targets to engage. It is suggested to engage the targets farthest from the
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...mance and bomber altitude spawn. The RBS-132 rockets are most effective in Ground Realistic Battles due to the better-modelled damage mechanics against tanks
* Machine guns are insufficient for any ground target heavier than an armoured car
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...he option of adding bombs. The 6 x 12.7 mm Brownings make excellent air-to-ground combat weapons, with an excellent ammo count, but this can leave the Kittyh
...speed when diving- the most embarrassing thing would be to crash into the ground due to control lock-up!
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...argets belt, they will easily set enemies on fire for efficient kills. The Ground Targets belt has cermet-core rounds that can knock out engines and pilots q
...can pierce armour and a successful penetration will usually annihilate any ground target. They require some practice to use due to their wing placement, ques
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...x of AP and HEFI rounds, halving its effectivrness in either air combat or ground attack
...a whole number of virtually identical series from P-39K to P-39Q. The main units were borrowed from the quite promising P-39D-2 series.
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...e [[Sea Vixen F.A.W. Mk.2|de Havilland Sea Vixen]] in 1959, with the final units withdrawn from second-line service in 1970.
...and penetration for the 20 mm cannons make the aircraft useless for CAS or ground attack. The Sea Venom has 2 primary combat roles, as well as 1 last resort:
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...ines, which can be extremely helpful in the contested environment found in ground battles. This can help extinguish engine fires which would have normally de
...k IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. Aft
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...impressed by the performance of the A6M1/2 prototypes that they ordered 15 units to be sent to China before official testing was completed. The A6M made its
...a land-based prototype of the famous [[A6M]] series, without the necessary equipment for carrier operations. However, the A6M2 still retains the combat performa
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...sing its arsenal of bombs and cannons on targets either in the sky, on the ground, or on the sea with the deadly precision of its gyrostabilized dive-bomber
...ential in dogfights, whereas unlocking armament modules will help with the ground attack. Some of the best modules to unlock are the "Engine injection" and "
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...thority, meaning it will be able to pull up very quickly. This is good for ground battles or naval battles. The performance of the P1Y1 is excellent. There i
...er. If they are catching up, dive. If you hit the deck and are cruising at ground level, you can force the enemy fighter to tail behind your 20 mm. This give
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...of the specialized features of future models, like reconnaissance and CAS equipment.
...e '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a mid 1950s transonic fighter (< Mach 0.98) with ground attack abilities. Very manoeuvrable, but with a light offensive armament, t
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...the Potez, not all of them were delivered due to a French embargo on army equipment and other military assets in June 1939. The aircraft also served with Vichy
...inst SPAA due to its low speed and large size when compared to biplanes or ground attackers.
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...th the 50 kg bombs, you can rack up some vehicle kills. While strafing the ground, all soft targets are available as the vehicles will not have much time to
...s such as France and the UK were desperately stocking up with any military equipment that was on offer, including aircraft. France in particular was looking int
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...as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the nov
...was cancelled later during World War II, resulting in only a total of 830 units being produced.
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...as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the nov
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the ma
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Introduced alongside the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M2 medium tank is the very fi
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..., a total of 6,748 units of the M4 variant were produced, as well as 1,641 units of the modified M4 (105) variant outfitted with a 105 mm howitzer for infan
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