...e game for Windows and Linux PC, Mac, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S dedicated to combat aircraft, ground vehicles and naval forces. Here you ca
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...lful manoeuvring to be effective. The commander should exploit the vehicle's speed and agility to set up ambushes, flank enemies and retreat when needed
...e open roof. Most AP and APHE shots will simply over-penetrate the vehicle's front armour and will not do much to the crew compartment unless aimed at s
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...er armour, redesigned suspension, and a new gun recoil system. The vehicle's production began in March 1941 and lasted until October 1943. Furthermore,
...t well-suited for beginners to learn and experience the beginning of the U.S. Army ground forces. Many variants of the M3 light tanks family were also s
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...ly deployed and was seen as a more practical solution for the Soviet Union's defense requirements. The failure of the {{Specs|name}} demonstrated the ch
...extremely effective when they hit (one shot is almost always enough) so it's possible to get many kills without landing.
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The P-26 was one of Boeing’s first monoplane aircraft and was quite advanced at its time. It was relativ
...department. Although the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a very old aircraft, it’s quite capable against relatively newer machines.
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In 1932, before testing with the XP-936 was done, the U.S. Army issued a statement for an improved XP-936 for production. Only a year
The P-26 is a typical mid-1930's design, and just like all its contemporaries (other reserve fighters), it d
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...red and more expensive P-35A was seen as the winner in the U.S. government's eyes, however the United States Army Air Command (USAAC) went ahead and pla
...under 10,000 ft in altitude.<ref name="MilFac" /> For all of this aircraft's positive attributes and unfortunate shortcomings, it performed well mostly
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...under 10,000 ft in altitude.<ref name="MilFac" /> For all of this aircraft's positive attributes and unfortunate shortcomings, it performed well mostly
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...des, unlike its future successors- the [[P-51D-5|P-51]] and P-47. The P-40's main asset is its straight-line speed- it will easily outrun Bf 109s, A6Ms,
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...ariant but the Packard-built Merlin engine immensely increased the Warhawk's capability. It was better suited at high altitudes, the range was far bette
...ct X"]]. The new Packard-built Merlin engine greatly increases the Warhawk's ability to fight at higher altitudes. It still retains many of the same ele
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...ntil the plane comes out the other direction, a manoeuvre known as a split S. It gains speed (instead of a horizontal turn, which loses it) and exposes
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...ltitudes, the power was significantly limited. A decent portion of P-38G’s were actually F-5A Lightnings that were unarmed and fitted with five camera
...mpressibility. However, players should still be satisfied with the P-38G’s performance.
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...t other shell types (779 m/s), which is just below the MG151 Minengeschoß's velocity. So it would be better to use the stealth belts since they only co
...tolerances. Jamming presented the additional problem of throwing the plane's aim due to the uneven recoil forces of having a single cannon firing. The U
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...traits of an energy fighter. Even with its limited climb rate the aircraft's dive-speed is excellent, but manoeuvrability is average at best. The armame
...wn. Also be sure to utilise the flaps: they are a major asset to the plane's overall turnfighting ability and sometimes allow it to survive a turn-fight
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...accelerate better than the Yak-23 below 800 km/h and no jet in the Yak-23's BR bracket can compete with its climb rate unless it has a massive energy a
...the Yak-23's mass. An important fuel load will severely dampen the Yak-23's performance. Ammo is limited enough as it is so extra fuel should not be ne
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...ighter, and the P-47 was relegated to other duties. Due to the Thunderbolt's large size and strong construction, the aircraft was well suited for carryi
...between these propellers was simply that aircraft manufactured on Republic's Evansville plant received the new Curtiss Electric propellers, while the Lo
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..., and diving on unfortunate victims with talons drawn are all within a day's work for this lethal aircraft. It requires some finesse to fly but can give
...2,000 m and starts to fall behind slightly at 3,000 m. Past that, the P-63's performance decreases and the difference in climb rate becomes more pronoun
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...ed in the centre. The 37 mm cannon also has access to AP rounds however it's ill-advised to use them against armoured targets due to their low velocity.
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...ther nations. While this difference may seem minor and trivial to some, it's big enough to create a very noticeable deficiency in short bursts. However,
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...}} Black Widow is a heavy twin-engine strike fighter designed as the USAAF's first dedicated night-fighter and aircraft outfitted with radar. Though a l
...the Republic P-47N Thunderbolt. The one difference between the Thunderbolt's -57C and the -73s built explicitly for the P-61 was each had a General Elec
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...uts of bombs and rockets. Players will be greatly satisfied with the P-51H's capability against enemy aircraft and ability to attack ground targets.
...eeds at a greater rate. The best way to use the advantages of the aircraft's speed and climb-rate is to use boom and zoom tactics. Handling and speed ar
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...Merlin engine which produced 1,860 hp. However, concerns grew with Packard's ability to produce more Merlin engines and the Allison engine had developed
...'{{Specs|name}}''' is an iconic aircraft that lives up to expectations. It's extremely fast with a top speed of 742 km/h (463 mph) and a high structural
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...he P-51D-30 can simply evade incoming fire and speed away, untouchable. It's still a good strategy to side-climbs in order to have amble time to build u
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...ound 100 seconds. Players should use this wisely as it's quite limited; it's particularly useful for accelerating from low speeds.
...or the Offensive 12 mm. Wings Repair is recommended to help with the F-80's average manoeuvrability. Afterwards, the G-Suit upgrade will come in handy.
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...f several test pilots, including [[Bong's P-38J-15|Richard Bong]], America's highest scoring WWII ace<ref name=":1">Agle, D (2014)</ref>. The aircraft,
...y to move to higher-ranked jets. Never give up your speed: it is the plane's insurance. Only trade it for the altitude in zoom climbs. Be careful that t
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The F-84 Thunderjet was Republic's attempt to convert from piston-engine aircraft to turbojets. F-84B featured
...if exceeded. While turning in this jet is not advised, Immelmann and Split-S manoeuvres will help to conserve energy without compromising the speed of t
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...they lack the outright stopping power of big cannon rounds. The F-86A-5’s J-47 engine is a also bit underpowered, and it takes time to reach sufficie
...make tighter turns. However, sustained turns will bleed all of the fighter's energy, leaving it flying slow, an easy target for enemy aircraft.
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...if exceeded. While turning in this jet is not advised, Immelmann and Split-S manoeuvres will help to conserve energy without compromising the speed of t
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...ry capable biplane fighter, and can be seen in-game as a rival to the USSR's [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]].
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...nited States Navy. It was introduced as a much-needed upgrade to the fleet's aircraft, boasting impressive features such as a 950 horsepower engine and
...capable of outrunning biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. The F2A-1's armament of .50 calibre machine guns also allows it to pack a serious punch
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...uch situations by diving out of battle, taking advantage of their aircraft's higher speed. It was also used by Britain under the name '''Martlet II''' a
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...fficials within the US armed forces were greatly disappointed by the F2A-3's performance. Captain Phillip R. White would later say, "''It is my belief t
...ellor and two mounted in the wings, which is an improvement over the F2A-1's armament. It can also carry two 100 lb bombs which are mainly effective aga
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...U.S. Marine Corps. Although the Corsair was originally intended for the U.S. Navy, the Corsair fit right in with the USMC. The Marine Corps successfull
...around 30 kg (66.1 lbs). This slightly increases the acceleration but it’s negligible and both aircraft are very alike in performance. The USMC versio
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...at is very susceptible to incendiary rounds, so make sure to use the plane's roll rate and good high-speed performance in order to survive.
...800-8W radial makes the most power. It is very important to keep the plane's speed up as the Corsair haemorrhages energy at lower speeds.
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...mount. The Wildcat is also better at altitude than the Buffalo, meaning it's a better dogfighter at a high altitude. Given its traits, it is recommended
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Due to its role as a naval fighter, the F6F-5's take-off distance is small enough to take flight from the carrier decks see
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...design based on the [[Browning (7.62 mm)|Browning M1919]] win favor. SAFAT's parent company FIAT attempted to contest the decision, but lost their dispu
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...me}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N's main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the additio
...additional payload can bring more research points, depending on the pilot's favourite role and gamemode with the aircraft.
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...Squadrons. Back in the factories, the F4U continued to be improved as user's experience and technology trickled into the design. This led to the install
...and then performing boom-n-zoom attacks on your opponents, use the F4U-1D's greater maximum speed to escape from opponents before they have a chance to
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...s like many of the other Corsairs in-game when it comes to performance. It's incredibly fast and allows the Corsair to excel at Boom and Zoom tactics. W
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...ssible to rip in a dive as long as you don't pull a turn greater than 11 G's, which is almost impossible because the aircraft does suffer from compressi
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...s aflame. Precise aiming is key, specifically targeting the enemy aircraft's engine or pilot. Aiming for the fuselage is less effective as unlike the P-
...gine, and Engine injection. All three combined increase climb rate by 10 m/s (~2,000 feet/min)
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...was designed after the Battle of Midway. It was realized that an aircraft's rate of climb was extremely important, so it was decided to use the same Pr
...climb rate is well over 35 m/s. However, its main weakness is the Bearcat's very power source: the hot-running R-2800 Double Wasp, which will quickly o
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...power so they began replacing the [[Type 97 (7.7 mm)|Type 97]] as the Zero's machine gun. It would also see service on the [[N1K (Family)|N1K-J]] series
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...ype that eventually was dropped in favour of the XF9F-2 prototype, Grumman's Model G79, that utilized 1 crew member and eventually a single engine. As t
...support fighter role. Distracted opponents are easy prey when the Panther's high-speed driving and manoeuvrability are applied correctly. When engaged
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...support fighter role. Distracted opponents are easy prey when the Panther's high-speed diving and manoeuvrability are applied correctly. When engaged 1
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...ich helped with the stall speed. Around 600 F9F-8s were delivered to the U.S. Navy. F9F-8 crews found the plane to be quite good and reliable: however,
...our AIM-9B missiles. Although AIM-9Bs are relatively weak, at the Cougar’s BR they are quite handy in making opponents lose energy or quickly dispatch
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...her conditions (clouds), altitude difference and [[Crew_skills#Pilot|pilot's skill]].
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...ne 1942, when SBD bombers sank four aircraft carriers, namely Akagi, Kaga, Sōryū, and Hiryū. By 1944, the SBD was slowly being replaced by the faster
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..., lend-lease funds ran out and 93 unshipped Mustang IA/P-51s went to the U.S. Army Air Forces. North American did not want to stop production of the P-5
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...on to fill the attacker mode it took on, especially under the command of U.S. Marine Corps squadrons. With more than 10,000 B-25 aircraft variants built
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...n advantage is its strong offensive armament (comparable to that of many U.S fighters), which allows it to engage other aircraft or to strafe soft groun
...is to stay at very low altitude to force the enemy into the dorsal turret's coverage area and hope it can deal with it, as the A-20G is hopeless in any
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...ightest heavy caliber machine guns of the war. It uses the original MG 131's percussion-ignition as it was believed the electronic-ignition system found
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...omewhat lacklustre flight characteristics do not overly hinder the vehicle's utility.
...setup. However, damage to the wings tends to drastically offset the plane's balance and harm controllability. The rear gunner is fairly exposed and is
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...is U.S. Navy variant of the [[B-25J-20|B-25]] which was operated by the U.S. Marine Corps as a ground attacker. This aircraft is a powerful ground stra
...ances. Even with the great fire-power utilized on this aircraft, the pilot's best bet will be to operate under fighter cover when possible.
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...en removing all .50 cals in favour of a pair of 37 mm cannons. The Invader's strength over many similar twin-engine aircraft is the surprising punch tha
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...ion's fighter crafts with their fast firing 7.7 mm machine guns, the Breda's slower rate of fire offsets the gained advantage in calibre size and explos
...cowl, they provide heavy damage when the fire is focused on your opponent's wings or engines.
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...sed armament, and a better radar. It played a significant role in the Navy's ground strike missions during the Korean War. One notable air-to-air kill w
...recision and deadly effect. Though lacking in flight performance, the AD-4's armament allows the pilot to annihilate anything that ends up in front of h
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...wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury. T
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...e, however this failure can be attributed to the poor reliability of the U.S. Mk. 13 torpedo. A total of 129 units were purchased by the US Navy before
...ced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]] and is the first usable bomber in the U.S. aircraft line-up. The Devastator is adept at bombing either naval or land-
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...If played as a bomber interceptor, aiming for crucial parts of the target's aircraft (Engine, wings, cockpit, Etc.) with your robust offensive armament
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...ue, anti-submarine warfare, and more. One notable instance of the Catalina's was the "Black Cats" squadrons which utilized PBYs painted in black for nig
...the retractable landing gear. Players should be satisfied with the PBY-5A's performance as a low-tier bomber even if it is slow.
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...hortly after its introduction, the B-18As became the backbone of the USAAC's bomber squadrons. Unfortunately, not long after the bombers arrived at thei
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...f carrier hangar decks. The TBF Avenger would be widely used by both the U.S. and Royal Navy during the war. American Avengers saw use at the Battle of
...e lacklustre. The TBF-1C Avenger is a formidable torpedo bomber however it's very vulnerable to enemy fighters.
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...on to fill the attacker mode it took on, especially under the command of U.S. Marine Corps squadrons. With more than 10,000 B-25 aircraft variants built
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...perry were also added. All these modifications also increased the aircraft's weight by about 20%, so a more powerful version of Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9
...ordnance, which is enough to destroy two bombing points. However, the B-17's wings are very fragile, so caution is advised when turning so as not to ove
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...ing to pull evasive manoeuvres will bleed the speed, throw off your gunner's aim and possibly increase your chances of losing a vital control component.
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...ed fuselage to accommodate the flight engineer position to reduce the crew's overall fatigue in long range missions, and a tall single tail fin modified
...er altitudes to get to the enemy bases, effectively exposing them to enemy's attention in the process. Since the plane would usually be flying at lower
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...rs, allowing it to climb better and further at higher altitudes. The B-17G's defensive capabilities is also improved, with an addition of chin turret an
...om doing most aerobatic manoeuvres outside of Arcade mode. While the B-17G's top speed is decent for a heavy bomber, it is still quite slow compared to
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In line with the USAAF's philosophy during World War II, the Liberator is equipped with a relatively
...he flip side, while its payload may not have been as great as other nation's bombers, over 18,500 B-24 bombers were built over the duration of the war (
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[[File:B-29 kawashima momo 001.png|350px|thumb|left|A view of the B-29's cockpit.]]
...turret at a time increasing the effectiveness and lethality of the bomber's defences. Bristling with 12 x M2 Browning machine guns, the B-29A-BN was ex
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...rafing attack, an improved "fighter-style" cockpit that improved the pilot's visibility, a "rotary" bombing bay that improved the deployment time and ac
...ses and ground vehicles, or research the "M39 cannon" to improve the plane's offensive capabilities. If one is to use the B-57B as a fighter, the "New 2
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...doing very sharp and high-G turns. The payload is adequate. Of course, it's not a B-29, but 9 x 500 lb bombs or 6 x 1,000 lb bombs can do a really nice
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...game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Rasmussen's P-36A Hawk is a unique American low-tier aircraft in War Thunder. Although
...addition of scalloped rear windows which significantly improved the pilot's rear view (although the hump on the back of the aircraft still blocked a si
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...painted after the camouflage scheme of American pilot John Thach in the U.S. Navy, who was famous for the "Thach Weave" manoeuvre.
...fur-balls going on at low altitude with planes trying to get on each other's tail, a perfect set up for a Boom & Zoomer like the Buffalo, first set the
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...Galer was shot down four times and managed to survive every time. Galer’s F3F-2, still resting at the bottom of the Pacific, was discovered by an Ame
...7.62 mm machine gun mounted in the nose. Although lacklustre, the F3F-2’s performance more than makes up for it.
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...copy of the [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|M2 Browning]]. However, despite the M2's design inspiration, the ammunition was first supplied from Italy from their
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...each 550 km/h at the sea level and, thanks to its superchargers, the plane's maximum speed is close to 660 km/h at 5,000 m altitude and it doesn't drop
...econds which is quite mediocre, its climb rate at 1,000 m is close to 18 m/s, but again thanks to the supercharger it will not suffer so much at high al
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...allowing the main wing area to be reduced, and also reducing the aircraft's drag. Three prototypes were created, but the flight characteristics were d
...ability and best used in a Boom & Zoom function. All four of this aircraft's armament are packed tightly in the nose for devastating results.
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...ayers need to be careful when performing aggressive dives. In addition, it's important to not engage in dogfights unless the enemy aircraft is at a majo
...further causes a low rate of climb. Managing both disadvantage is the Ace's true skill for this elite [[Boom & Run|Boom and Run]] fighter. However this
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...fications included more provisions for fuel, the removal of the bombardier's position, and other air frame changes. The R-2800-31 Double Wasp engine was
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...n 41 as a backup in case Lockheed’s proposal ran into hiccups. Grumman’s resubmission, Design 45, was later given the designation XP-50. The XP-50 w
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...knamed "Ugly Duckling", is painted after the camouflage scheme of Bostwick's P-47 while in the 56th Fighter Group.
The M variant was specifically setup to intercept Germany's buzz-bombs and the new [[Me 262 A-1a|jet]]/[[Me 163 B|rocket]] powered figh
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...and it has two wing-mounted Hispano cannons, which can tear into the P-61's airframe. They may not be too common, but a Boomerang Mk. I or a Boomerang
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...introduced as a [[wt:en/news/3071--en|premium pack]] as the ''P-51D Daddy's Girl'' in [[Update_1.49_"Weapons_of_Victory"|Update 1.70.1945 "Weapons of V
This P-51D-10 model is based on the plane flown by Ray S. Wetmore, an American WWII fighter ace who is credited with destroying 21 G
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...[wt:en/news/4978-special-us-air-force-day-get-the-xf5f-skyrocket-en|2017 U.S. Air Force day]] event, the plane could be received by performing a single
* During War Thunder's [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|10th anniversary
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...pinpoint accuracy. Along with great survivability and premium-boosters, it's a great vehicle for new players looking to learn how to use both bombs and
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...th American's Inglewood plant. "-NT" aircraft were built at North American's new plant in Texas. Around 1,600 D-20s were built at Inglewood meanwhile 40
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| 780 m/s
...Muzzle velocity is slightly higher than the German MG 131, but over 100 m/s lower than the American M2. The low mass and low velocity reduce the effect
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...te was greatly increased and was far better performing compared to America's main fighters at the time (P-47D and the P-51B). However, this idea never r
...und attack munitions like some of the other P-38 variants. Nonetheless, it's an excellent aircraft for fighting enemy aircraft thanks to its performance
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...ets itself up for another attack while not being in the range of the enemy's guns.
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...ving you another second or two advantage. Stealth is harder to use, but it's worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good groun
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...combination of various manoeuvres and techniques, and of course, the pilot's skills. Note that the Ki-43 has similar appearance as the Ki-44 and can be
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The tail is the most vulnerable area, there's a lot of control surfaces present in the rear of the aircraft, and the elev
...selage, the tail gunner as well catches a lot of fire, but due to the B-10's manoeuvrability, the crew become very hard targets to hit while the aircraf
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...ic, with a similar color scheme to other American naval fighters. The A6M2's fame in manoeuvrability can be utilized to dance around opponents while get
The Zero's lightly loaded, high lift wing and low weight make it a dream to fly at spe
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...news/4868-marathon-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-awards-together-en|2017 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] and the [[wt:en/news/5962-special-festive-quest-en|2018 Festiv
Play to the P-43's speed and manoeuvrability to Boom & Zoom and avoid enemy fighters to get th
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...amily)|Ki-45]]. It would also see service after World War II by the Korean's People Army during the Korean War.
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...lew as part of this operation. During the operation, Colonel Walter Wagner's aircraft was damaged and was forced to make an emergency landing at the Ame
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In 1942, the U.S. Army was looking for a suitable aircraft to replace the Douglas A-20 Havoc
...engine decks of many ground vehicles. Although the Grizzly has turrets, it's an easy target for enemy fighters; especially when the rear crewman is knoc
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...n/news/4151-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-updated-03-08-2016-en/|Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event of 2016]].
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...kpit, all three critical components relatively crammed together. The pilot's toolbox had to contain situational awareness as he needed to know where the
...ience and start to turn with you. However, if you see a plane with an I-15's short and fat fuselage, a flat radial engine and triangular stabilisers loc
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...esign to replace it. The flexible Type 89 saw service with Army Air Sevice's bomber fleet along with the Tachikawa Ki-9 trainer biplane.
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...kpit, all three critical components relatively crammed together. The pilot's toolbox had to contain situational awareness as he needed to know where the
...ience and start to turn with you. However, if you see a plane with an I-15's short and fat fuselage, a flat radial engine and triangular stabilisers loc
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...kpit, all three critical components relatively crammed together. The pilot's toolbox had to contain situational awareness as he needed to know where the
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...n lower altitudes. Even without diving down to the enemy to gain speed, it's a very good turn-fighter and has very good energy retention. It has very we
[[File:Cockpit_He112V5.jpg|thumbnail|right|The He 112's instrument panel.]]
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[[File:Cockpit_He112V5.jpg|thumb|280px|right|The He 112's instrument panel.]]
...d when engine upgrades and fuselage upgrades are purchased, at around 16 m/s. While this is much less than some of the top pre-war biplanes, the He 112
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...encountering highly agile [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]], use the He 112's speed to outrun them. If encountering fast, but less agile monoplanes, use
...ng the bullet drop of the 20 mm cannon shells. Keep in mind that the MG 17's successor, the [[MG 131 (13 mm)|13 mm MG 131]], has the same ballistics as
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...gine only produces around 650 hp. With a maximum climb rate of only 10.2 m/s, players should practice side climbing to gain an altitude advantage over e
...s, giving you an added advantage. To increase your chances of survival, it's essential to master good evasive manoeuvres. By doing so, you can out manoe
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...e fuel tank is not self-sealing. The fuel tank is located behind the pilot's seat. The engine and cooling systems are located in the nose of the plane.
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...rgy advantage: if attacked, fly defensively and attempt to bleed the enemy's speed while pulling them down. The Bf 109 E-3 is often regarded as a poor t
...red from older MG FF versions like the E-3 sports. This means that the E-3's cannons compare poorly with the later MG FF/Ms.
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..., keep in mind that one of the changes from E-3 to E-4 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.
...nk, it can also be outgunned by them. Once it uses all its cannon ammo, it's only left with two machine guns, which most planes take little to no damage
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...series]], the player will be presented with the Bf 109 F-1. Even though it's not the definitive version of the Friedrich, the F-1 is still a good starte
...he wings. This downgrade is somewhat offset by the fact that the Friedrich's MG FF/M can shoot deadly Mineshells, but careful aiming and trigger discipl
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...s E]] machine gun. Note that the Type 89 is indistinguishable from the IJN's [[Type 97 (7.7 mm)|Type 97]], so you can expect the same belts and performa
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...llistics and a higher ammo count, sporting 200 rounds instead of the MG FF's characteristic 60 round magazine. Hitting a target no longer takes the extr
...a fight, particularly when facing the heavy, streamlined aircraft of the U.S. line, such as [[F4U (Family)|Corsairs]] or [[P-47 (Family)|Thunderbolts]].
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...e life in harsh environments like North Africa, the Russian veld and Libya's desert, they also (marginally) cost top speed and engine performance due to
...rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 710-785 m/s and is capable to shoot one of the most effective cannon rounds against air
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...ment over previous 109s. The DB 601 E engine greatly increases the 109 F-4's capability as a fighter and can easily out-climb many American aircraft, li
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...redecessors, by using energy fighting. Because of its poor performance, it's imperative to keep your energy state high at all times.
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...he 30 mm MK 108 cannon. However, this is not recommended due to the MK 108's extremely poor ballistics, making it only suitable for very close-range eng
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[[File:Cockpit_Me163.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Me 163's instrument panel.]]
...tions, label the methods with pros and cons (if possible) based on vehicle's performances (i.e. Me 262 playing as a fighter or anti-bomber)-->
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a variant of the Me 262, the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. It was designed and produce
...cket bombardments, flying fortresses perish within seconds by this machine's MK 108 cannons, whose unusually low velocity you will have to take into acc
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...ce-elector", a reference to the Electors of the Holy Roman Empire. The K-4's frame is the last iteration and was focused on ease of production rather th
...climb rate and speed retention. Boom and zoom tactics should be this plane's primary mode of fighting. It has good acceleration when using WEP. This gra
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...262 C-1a Heimatschützer have the same burst mass of 14.52 kg/s (32.01 lbs/s).
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...velocity requires excessive lead compared to other cannons and the MK 108's lack significant effective range. The 262 C-2b has around six minutes of bo
...ent damage potential. With a high burst mass rate of 14.52 kg/s (32.01 lbs/s) and the great Minengeschoß (mine-shell) explosive warhead, this weapon wi
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...ore is an Italian fighter that is best suited to attack other fighters. It's unsuited as a fighter bomber due to its lack of any suspended ordinances su
...tion of good speed, very good rate of climb and roll rate. Furthermore, it's fairly sturdy, it can take a few hits and get back to base with few problem
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...e, means it can be used for Boom and Zoom, or to get away. Furthermore, it's a good turn-fighter, it outturns a lot of planes it faces, the exception be
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...f 1.55, its payload is not modelled, so it doesn't carry bombs, meaning it's a poor ground attacker, being only able to harm soft Ground targets.
...the engine isn't the most powerful, and accelerating is problematic, so it's important to watch your speed carefully in combat. This becomes especially
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...es the same, albeit a little bit slower. With its decent rate of climb, it's generally best to ensure you have proper altitude to play around with first
...t pays to be aware of its modest acceleration and overheating, as such, it's generally advised to maintain an eye on your speed and use WEP sparingly.
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...es the same, albeit a little bit slower. With its decent rate of climb, it's generally best to ensure you have proper altitude to play around with first
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...ring World War II. The Fw 190 A-5 was developed in 1942 to shift the plane's center of gravity and increase the payload capacity of the Fw 190 by moving
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...out before they can evade, but watch your speed and altitude as the Fw 190's elevators are quite unresponsive and take some time to get used to. You can
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...up the shot. As soon as the fight begins to tip in the enemies' favour, it's time for you to make a quick disappearance, as enemies actively trying to g
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...he enemy, just extend or go into a zoom climb (which is aided by the plane's very good climb rate). When played with discipline, this tactic allows the
...ted all over the aircraft, especially in the nose and wings. If hit, there's a roughly 70% chance that it will begin to leak water and overheat, requiri
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...he Vickers guns previously used, but it would more notably used on Britain's primary fighters of the war, the Supermarine [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
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..., and while this one can load additional payload, it will reduce the plane's combat ability. Using it as a fighter-bomber is generally not advised, this
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...y loading external payloads. The added ordnance will increase the aircraft's damage dealing capability, however, it will also negatively affect the figh
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...comes armed with an impressive four wing-mounted [[MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 151]]s and an equally impressive amount of ammunition. With 780 cannon rounds in t
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The Fw 190 D-9 is a decent addition Germany's fighter lineup. The new inline inverted V-12 Jumo 213A is smaller and more
...an enemy is behind you, to try to get them to overshoot past you. The 190's traits suit a more Boom & Zoom/slash attack style of play; keeping responsi
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...ever, the poor turning ability can be somewhat compensated for by the Dora's excellent flaps, which have relatively high structural limits, especially t
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...ghter needed to defend German skies from bombers. Elements of the 190 Dora's airframe are clearly present on the 152 H such as the fuselage but the wing
...the ultimate evolution of the Fw 190, the [[Ta 152 C-3]] takes the Fw 190's concepts to their limit. Don't be dissuaded however, the H-1 is a different
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...e FAA until 1945 with the final squadron to use them being No 812 Squadron's Fairey Barracudas that performed piracy patrols in the waters around Hong K
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...featured a slightly modified compressor injector which improved the engine's performance at low altitudes. Despite 6,143 F-8 models being produced, it c
...and-zoom fighter, though not as well as delicated fighter variant. The F-8's heavier airframe resulting into the plane often struggle in a prolonged dog
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[[File:CockpitImage_MiG-15.jpg|thumbnail|right|The MiG-15's instrument panel.]]
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...fights become suicide. Head-ons may seem like a good idea due to the plane's small size and powerful 20 mm cannons, but keep in mind that most of the ti
...with minimum (8 min) fuel and go to intercept bombers attacking your team's bases. Your 20 mm and small size will make you a deadly opponent, but keep
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...:en/news/5863-esport-war-thunder-s-6th-birthday-tournaments-en|War Thunder's 6th Birthday tournaments]].
...nce of its development as an easily produced jet fighter for the Luftwaffe's Emergency Fighter Program. The program also called for the materials used i
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The Bf 110 C-7's armament is completely centre-mounted on the front of the fuselage, resulti
...low at a first glance, the destructive power of the shells and the MG FF/M's relatively slow rate of fire more than makes up for it.
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...d (with an additional armour plate under the pilot's seat). The Do 217 N-2's speed and ceiling were higher than those of the N-1 variant.
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...he nose mounted heavy armament and excellent survivability, it is a bomber's worst nightmare.
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...e went on, Luftwaffe Bomber Command grew more dissatisfied with the Me 410's role as a bomber. This, in combination with the need for heavy fighters, re
...uns that will easily down fighters and bombers. However, due to the Me 410's lacklustre performance, climbing up to enemy bomber altitudes will be quite
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...klustre and leaves Me 410 pilots vulnerable to enemy aircraft. Although it's armed with two 13 mm machine gun turrets, they have limited firing angles a
[[File:Cockpit_Me410.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Me 410's instrument panel.]]
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...the much more powerful DB 603 engines which greatly improved the aircraft's performance. The Me 410 A-1 had its beginnings relatively late into the war
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...nt bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's [[Ta 154 A-1|Ta 154]].
...equently, flight agility is mediocre, lending itself in feeling to Dornier's previous heavy fighters: [[Do 17 Z-7|Do 17 Z-7]] and [[Do 217 N-1|Do 217N]]
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[[File:Cockpit_Me410.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|The Me 410's instrument panel.]]
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...of World War II. It was originally designed in 1943 in response to the RLM's requirements for a "3×1000" fast bomber; an aircraft capable of carrying u
...will eventually accelerate enough to gain momentum for climbing. The plane's excellent lift will allow it to climb much more efficiently than other earl
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...ng Ju 87 aircraft, the {{PAGENAME}} shows the transition between the Ju 87's original dive-bombing role to [[Ju 87 G-1|cannon ground-attack]]. With its
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....92 mm machine guns mounted in the nose, with 500 rounds per gun. Since it's classified as a bomber, the Hs 123 has a bomber air spawn, which provides a
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...The Italians use the Lewis into World War II with their [[S.M.79 (Family)|S.M.79 Sparverio]] bomber series and the Japanese used a licensed variant des
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..., which are still quite good and can easily destroy anything at this plane's BR. The gun upgrades are less needed, as this aircraft does not rely too mu
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[[File:Cockpit_Hs129B.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hs 129 B's instrument panel.]]
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...roduced, 80 built at Messerschmitt's factory and the rest built at Dornier's factory. In addition to the giant cannon, it also had two 20 mm MG 151 cann
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...fighter that could attack Allied bomber formations. This led to the Me 410's purpose changing to attack enemy aircraft. Aircraft that were originally in
...with the armoured target belt (AP-T) and use the [[MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 151]]s against aircraft.
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...ion incendiary}} - The AP-I(c) is a cermet-core round increasing the round's penetration, making this belt ideal for ground targets.
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...n, and tracers should be avoided. It is crucial to remember that the plane's success depends on the virtue of patience.
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...nt bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's [[Ta 154 A-1|Ta 154]].
...equently, flight agility is mediocre, lending itself in feeling to Dornier's previous heavy fighters: [[Do 17 Z-7|Do 17 Z-7]] and [[Do 217 N-1|Do 217N]]
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...ximately 450 km/h, then immediately climb to the side by utilizing the jet's effective climb rate and energy retention. Continue to climb until you reac
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...o its structural speed limit of 640 km/h (397 mph). This is also the Do 17's best defense against enemy fighters since it has very weak defensive armame
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# Position yourself with either a speed or energy advantage in the enemy's blind-spot (where they would least expect you, attacking with the sun behin
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...7 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to
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...rld War II. Aside from the default ball and plain tracer rounds, the ShKAS's common round composition involves the API-T, API, and AI rounds. Due to the
In some higher tier planes equipped with the ShKAS, the ShKAS's small calibre rounds will started to show its age, as the round has very lo
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...payload or the SC50 x28, SC250 x4 payload as they fully use the Ju 88 A-4's potential and will do a great job at damaging enemy bases, airfields and ev
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...7 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to
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...7 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to
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...7 in the German aviation tree. In [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]], the S.M.79, as well as the other Italian planes in the German tree, were moved to
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...s much to be desired as well as the overall flight performance. The Condor's top speed is decent although the structural limit is very low at only 450 k
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The Arado Ar 234 was the world's first ever jet bomber and the second jet-powered aircraft to go into servic
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...ts origins well before World War 2 even began with the German Air Ministry's Bomber A specifications. Heinkel took up the task of building a long-range
...de excellent firing angles. Although the He 177 struggled in real life, it's a relatively decent bomber in-game that can defend itself and significantly
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...ing [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|War Thunder's 10th Anniversary]] in 2022.
...kpit, all three critical components relatively crammed together. The pilot's toolbox had to contain situational awareness as he needed to know where the
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...has excellent energy retention as well, but a weak roll rate. The aircraft's engine provides sufficient power for it to have a great climb rate, but ove
Firstly, the aircraft's Junkers Jumo 210E engine is quite underpowered, producing just 700 hp at ta
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...n/news/4151-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-updated-03-08-2016-en/|Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]]" event of 2016 that lasted from 22 July to 22 August after obt
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...ery high speeds in a matter of seconds. There is no WEP, however, but that's not very important.
* Why 0 or negative degree when landing? There's no landing gear at the back. So approaching at a positive degree may cause
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...area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system; as such, using WEP with thi
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The DA was introduced in the late 1920s to the Soviet Union's air force.<ref name="WilliamsFlyingGuns1">Williams and Gustin 2003, pg. 27<
Some of the Soviet's first service aircraft saw the DA machine gun mounted in flexible mounts, s
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...in mind though that one of the changes from E-3 to E-7 increased the frame's weight. Flat turning should only be reserved for extreme situations.
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...transport crew and vehicles (upwards of 300 troops total). For War Thunder's purposes, the bomb load is what matters, as the 20 x 250 kg bombs (5,000 kg
{{PAGENAME}}s are a big juicy target for many players and as such, it is in the best inte
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...when flying evasively but when at low altitude, do periodically check what's in front of you.
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...0 series]] (excluding the later [[Ta_152_H-1|Ta 152 H-1]]) the Fw 190 D-13's main attributes include a very high top speed, heavy armament with a large
...called a "scissors". The goal of this manoeuvre is to both avoid the enemy's guns by rolling out of the way as well as allowing that enemy to overshoot,
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...acy, this makes it an ideal heads-on fighter. With a bit of experience, it's relatively easy to finish off enemy fighters with one or two short bursts b
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...d-attack fighters, as had happened during the Spanish Civil War. The plane's relatively powerful armament favoured that decision, too. He 112Bs began th
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...owever it was replaced as a starter premium in the German tree by [[Flegel's Bf 109 A]] in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] and has since been moved
...gets thrown in with the likes of [[P-36A|P-36]]'s and [[LaGG-3-8|LaGG-3]]'s. As such, the majority of aircraft the CR.42 will engage are faster, and mo
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...ish Civil War. While available in-game for purchase with GE {{GE}}, Flegel's Bf 109A was given away during the [[wt:en/news/4994-special-german-unity-da
...le. With a two bladed wooden prop and a distinctive camouflage, this plane's visual looks give it most of its appeal to its owners. With an underwhelmin
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...thing as it matches the bullet trajectory of MG 151 (both at around 750 m/s)
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...the [[wt:en/news/5865-special-big-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|War Thunder's 6th Anniversary sale]]. It was briefly made available during the [[wt:en/ne
...manoeuvrability for a heavy fighter and high speed due to its twin DB 605's. However, it is significantly less manoeuvrable against single-engined prop
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The [[Wellington Mk Ic|British Wellington]] and German Mk I's are identical. With its versatility, the captured Wellington is an excellen
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...of the Yak-1 were significantly improved as a result, leading to Yakovlev's request to the Minister of Aviation to mass-produce a test batch of 20 impr
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...6 in). Its worst opponent is the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire series]]. It's best not to mess with them. If you entered a dogfight reduce airspeed, exte
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...l-anniversary-of-the-la-5s-first-flight-en|2024 "Anniversary of the La-5’s First Flight!"]] flash sales.
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...ll manoeuvre much more gently, making itself an easy target for the bomber's gunners. It is inadvisable to follow closely behind a bomber unless you are
...ly)|P-47]]<nowiki/>s. A way to disengage a fighter is to do a sudden split-S to dodge under the pursuer. Most Sim pilots will try to follow where you we
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...approved its mass production. However, once production began, the aircraft's designation changed to the more common "Yak-1" naming system. The success o
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...your attack angles right. As you start closing on your target, your target's gunners may start firing. The rugged airframe of the He-219 should be able
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...o 12.7 mm Berezin UB heavy machine guns. The Yak-7B was the standard Yak-7's second improved variant. The Yak-7B featured a shorter wingspan, upgraded o
...good as the other Yaks. It is most efficient up to 4,000 m (13,123 ft). It's not recommended to use in a turn fight, but if necessary extending the flap
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...e mechanical system, a new control stick based on the Messerschmitt Bf 109's design, a new gunsight, an airtight fuselage, a retractable tailwheel, and
...ss protecting the pilot and retains the armoured bulkhead behind the pilot's seat from the Yak-1. It is fairly unlikely that the pilot will be knocked o
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...ats the cannon barrel. This, paired with the Yak-9 fighter aircraft family's superb low-altitude performance, will undoubtedly make the Yak-9T an excell
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...hter aircraft with an internal bomb bay. Players can experience the Yak-9B's unique design of being able to ground strike as well as compete for aerial
...fuel tanks are located in the wings, and one is located beneath the pilot's seat in the fuselage, along with the oil cooler. You can not rely on the su
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...possible at faster speeds and in bursts of two to three rounds. The cannon's high recoil produced several oil and coolant leaks. Overall, the large gun
...nd aerodynamically unstable. Players can get a taste of this unusual plane's heightened firepower, with a single hit from the cannon enough to cripple a
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...turning engagements or other manoeuvres will progressively drain the Yak-9's energy. Since the plane has a limited ammunition load, it is important to u
...Ground Targets" belt gives the most HE rounds for most targets. The cannon's "Ground Targets" belt is also capable of penetrating light tanks if the pla
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...its ability. Since the VK-107 VEE-twelve engine was unavailable, the Yak 1's VK-105 engine was used instead. A total of 4,848 aircraft were produced, ga
...fighters, even ones with substantially higher top speeds, can match Yak-3's speed below 2,000 m. It has superb turning capabilities and can closely mat
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...ed with three 20 mm Berezin B-20 cannons (one in M modification and two in S modification), significantly increasing its combat efficiency and turning i
...den-supported Yak-9, but it is still recommended you do not push the plane's manoeuvres to the limits, as the wings will still break trying to manoeuvre
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...nds to suffer at higher altitudes, when kept closer to the ground, the Yak's performance starts to shine. This is especially true with its energy retent
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...ht. Except for the P-51B Mustang, which could achieve 710 km/h, the Yak-9U's peak speed of 700 km/h at 5,600 m was quicker than any other production fig
...vrability but comes with a rather mediocre weaponry for its BR. The Yak-9U's engine improvement lets it maintain good performance up to 5,000 m, allowin
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...n the 9U's 16 minutes, for example. These factors negatively affect the 9P's climb rate and power-to-weight ratio, but these factors still remain quite
The Yak-9P's metal airframe gives it a higher rip speed and slightly less control compre
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...erman Junkers Jumo 004 engine. It was developed alongside the MiG-9 and it's still disputed to this day which of the two was the true first jet fighter
...ion jets such as the [[Ho 229 V3|Ho 299]] and the [[Vampire FB 5|Vampire]](s), as long as you have an energy advantage.
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...tively low top speed compared to other jet fighters at its BR. However, it's enough to allow it to hold energy better than most piston engine fighters
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...et aircraft who wield the same ability; however, this is where the Yak-15P's dogfighting abilities come into play. Because it is so similar to the Yak-3
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...Plus, it has an awful telescope-like gunsight, so when zoomed in the I-15's nimbleness is magnified, making the aim super wobbly. You cannot see anythi
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...variant of the British "Aldis"), which was placed on the edge of the pilot's visor. In the event the optical sight failed, a backup mechanical ring sigh
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The Yak-30 was Yakovlev's attempt to compete with Mikoyan-Gurevich after the limited success of the Y
...15. The Yak-30D excels at high speed performance (around 800-900 km/h), it's capable of more than 1,000 km/h at sea level when the thrust is set to 112%
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...r VI) which had a nominal power of only 480 hp, which caused this aircraft's flight performance to suffer.
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...retract the landing gear reduces parasitic drag, improving the I-153 M-62's energy retention.
...won't get hit as the manoeuvrability of the plane is incredible. The plane's massive flaws are its low top speed and the incredible engine overheating.
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...cluding the Mitsubishi A6M Zero and the Messerschmitt Bf 109, and the I-15's limitations became obvious. It was quickly phased out as a fighter and assi
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...would result in the loss of half of the aircraft's effective armament. It's also of note, particularly in Simulator Battles, that the I-16 Type 5 model
...the armament loses a lot of its effectiveness with only shots to the pilot's cockpit or the engines proving somewhat effective and even then normally ta
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...d weight and more powerful armament, the lack of trimmer control and plane's inherent stability make it a rather lousy gun platform compared to latter h
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...h damage and gives way quickly. The structure can't take many hits, but it's easy to avoid being hit because of your manoeuvrability.
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...blink of an eye. It has a small engine which can't reach great speeds. It's slow, can't climb and has poor energy retention. The 95 octane fuel helps a
The aircraft's engine is small but incredibly vulnerable. It's useless after only a few hits. The construction is relatively weak and can'
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...controls. Utilising engine control (speed), combat flaps and the aircraft's strong rudder, the MiG-3 can get out of some sticky situations or even posi
...may provide the necessary amount of time to dial in on the enemy aircraft's weak points. This critical amount of time allows more shots before the enem
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...s configuration. The increase of the outer wing dihedral improved the wing's overall stability and lengthening the fuselage by just four inches improved
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...ially to intercept enemy bombers. At altitudes above 4,000 m, the MiG-3-34's engine starts to perform at its maximum capacity, and its lack of agility i
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...ort timespan. However, similar to other Soviet propeller planes, the I-185's engine rapidly loses performance above 4 km in altitude, which prevents the
The I-185's manoeuvrability is relatively good, and is very similar to that of the Germ
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...imilar shells, but due to the increased length, it offers a whopping 940 m/s shell velocity. The new gun system retains the relatively fast gun traverse
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...ate. One thing that is important to note is how the flaps behave. The I-16's flaps have only one setting, landing. Deployed flaps will rip above 200 km/
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...antage. One must be wary of their energy state at all times, as this plane's horrible acceleration makes it difficult to recover lost energy.
...hter and going for quick hits before zooming back up. Immelmanns and Split-S manoeuvres are recommended to change directions as this fighter is a very s
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...of the world (both with and without a license) as the Lim-1 in Poland, the S-102 in Czechoslovakia, and the [[J-2]] in China.
[[File:CockpitImage_MiG-15.jpg|thumbnail|right|The MiG-15's instrument panel.]]
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...ame playstyle of Boom and Zoom as its predecessor, although the MiG-9 Late's upgraded engines and higher mass allows it to perform this job a lot better
...ghter and going for quick hits before zooming back up. Immelmans and Split-S manoeuvres are recommended to change directions as this fighter is a very s
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...mament of the LaGG-3-8 excels. Another thing to watch out for is the plane's fragile engine, as it can be easily knocked out by aircraft with heavier ar
...Ki-43 has a very fragile airframe that can be damaged easily by the LaGG-3's ShVAK and Berezin. Its armament of 2 x 12.7 mm Ho-103 is also poor at deali
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...rbine, allowing greater induction and airflow in the engine. The MiG-15bis's new engine not only increased its dogfighting performance, but also its wei
...% and it also has a huge impact on its climb rate, it can reach up to 50 m/s at low altitude with full fuel tanks, making the MiG-15bis one of the best
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...he license produced variants, [[J-4|''Shenyang J-5 (歼-5)'']] in China, ''S-104'' in Czechoslovakia, and the ''[[Lim-5P (Germany)|PZL-Mielec Lim-5]]''
[[File:MiG-17 Cockpit (2022).png|thumb|The '''MiG-17''''s instrument panel.]]
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...ombs will be more than enough to take out a tank or two. Using the vehicle's climb speed after bombing is preferable to scout the battlefield for unsusp
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...lts are next in the priority list. The other upgrades can be chosen at one's own preference, but the additional payload modules are cheap to get as tier
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...t allowed for constant operation in overdrive mode, enhancing the aircraft's power output. The La-5F underwent various upgrades, including a reduced o
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...-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 below pilot's feet, 1 in each wing)
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...of its contemporaries (Hispano Mk.II's/404's, MG 151's, Ho-5's, Type 98/99's).
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The DGP-1 gunpods are composed of 4 "late" M2's.
* Makes up the bulk of the USAAF's armament with most planes utilizing anywhere between 4-8 guns
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...Force, People's Liberation Army Air Force of China, and the Korean People's Army Air Force. It was eventually phased out as jet technology became preva
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...where it's not going too fast and suffering from compression, but where it's slow enough to turn with its opponents or accelerate away from them quickly
...keep yourself on 100% throttle. Use the special 112% power that the La-15's engine gives you. The WEP, as one could call it, lasts for a long time, and
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...eing in charge of a very effective machine gun. Unfortunately for the Po-2's enthusiasts, this is also the only armament it has, and the aircraft is so
...lacks any form of armour plating or bulletproof glass. In Air RB, the Po-2's airframe is surprisingly reliable and is perfectly controllable even with s
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...you are attacked from the front you cannot retaliate. In Air RB, the Po-2's airframe is surprisingly reliable and is perfectly controllable even with s
...speed accelerate as fast as you can, however keep an eye out on other PO-2's which will be in the event. If either of you hit each other, you will both
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..., damaging, and disabling aircraft which choose to sit on the {{PAGENAME}}'s tail. Though not a strong suit of the attacker, it can if need be, engage a
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* 10 mm steel in front of dorsal gunner's hands
* 10 mm steel beside dorsal gunner's legs
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...d 25% of the initial production aircraft. Attempts to bolster the aircraft's armour were initiated, though the ticking clock of World War II posed a pro
...h it is superior to aircraft such as the [[Do 217 J-1|Do 217 J]]. The Pe-3's control surfaces are relatively responsive, though elevator and aileron com
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...one armour plate and that is the 8 mm steel plate located behind the pilot's seat. This steel plate helps protect the pilot from largely machine gun fir
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...hanism increased the rate of fire to 1,200-1,500 rpm compared to the M1919's 400-600 rpm. The higher rate of fire was required due the high speed oppone
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...ing [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|War Thunder's 10th Anniversary]] in 2022.
...utting 1,100 horsepower. For a wooden plane weighing just under 4 tons, it's an almost unstoppable force. In good conditions, these engines will not ove
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* Various 6 mm steel plates beside pilot and pilot's head
* 3 fuel tanks (1 in front of pilot's legs, 1 below pilot, 1 behind pilot)
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* 6 mm steel behind and above pilot's head
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* 4 mm steel behind the pilot's butt
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'''37 mm's'''
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...aces that are relatively large and responsive. In particular, the aircraft's roll rate is actually quite satisfactory for an aircraft of its size. Howev
...nt, as their oil coolers are rather ineffective. As a result, the aircraft's engines will begin to overheat after just 30 seconds of WEP, even when spad
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...uced compression. Nonetheless, the AM-38F significantly increased the IL-2's capability.
...urn quite well for a few turns, and it can put up a good fight provided it's going fast and has significant altitude to play with.
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...retaining most of its main armaments. The IL-10 was tested against Sukhoi's [[Su-6 (Family)|Su-6]] in a contest for a replacement of the IL-2. While th
* 6 mm steel on both sides of pilot's head
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...ng fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 in front of pilot's feet, 1 under pilot, 1 behind gunner*)
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...also features an armoured cockpit and engine, which increases the aircraft's resistance to sub-calibre armour piercing rounds. Thus, just like its earli
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* 6 mm steel plate for the front gunner's seat.
* 6 mm steel plate for the pilot's seat.
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...dditional underwing rocket pylons. This was an attempt to expand the IL-28's capabilities to engage ground targets more effectively, addressing the need
...28's acceleration significantly for a short duration of time. The aircraft's top speed of 933 km/h spaded allows it to outrun most aircraft it faces in
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Maybe it's because of the design of short fuselage and huge wings, or it's caused by something else, the SB 2M is super hard to control in the pitch.
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Maybe it's because of the design of short fuselage and huge wings, or it's caused by something else, the SB 2M is super hard to control in the pitch.
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The SB 2M does not have any armour except for the pilot's back seat, which features 6 mm of armour plate. The fuel tanks are not prot
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Maybe it's because of the design of short fuselage and huge wings, or it's caused by something else, the SB 2M is super hard to control in the pitch.
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* 6mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat & headrest.
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...h the aircraft has decent dive performance, keep in mind that the aircraft's wings will break off at 680 km/h.
* 8 mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat
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...you will have to nudge the plane so that the target is within your gunner's guidance which is very awful. The bullets will not do lots of damage as the
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...suffer greatly when carrying larger loads. On the plus side, the aircraft's engines don't have major overheating issues, and can use WEP power continuo
...ould prevent you from pulling out of a dive. One plus is that the aircraft's wings break at a relatively high speed of 600 km/h IAS - this is a speed yo
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...While the guns are 7.62 mm machine guns and therefore worse than the IL-2's, it can carry much heavier bombs, allowing it to destroy targets in one hit
...he side mounts being largely redundant. Your best defence is then the Pe-2's agility and speed. When attacked by enemy fighters, use your speed to run a
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The Pe-2-31's flight performance is relatively good for an aircraft at its BR, but remain
The aircraft's turn performance is quite underwhelming, as is common among twin-engined li
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...-2]]. While the armament is a mix of MGs and therefore worse than the IL-2's, it can carry much heavier bombs, allowing it to destroy targets in one hit
...he side mounts being largely redundant. Your best defence is then the Pe-2's agility and speed. When attacked by enemy fighters, use your speed to run a
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...unners are the most dangerous defensive components of the aircraft, and it's not easy to aim for that extended cockpit.
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...2]]. While the armament is a mix of MGs and therefore worse than the IL-2's, it can carry much heavier bombs, allowing it to destroy targets in one hit
Performance-wise, the Pe-2-359's top speed is 552 km/h (343 mph) at an altitude of 3,700 m (12,139 ft) and 4
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...he German Luftwaffe pilots to go after. By 1944, all remaining {{PAGENAME}}s were removed from service but were retrofitted for other jobs such as VIP t
...imb rate. The wings being massive, the turn radius is large and the bomber's manoeuvrability is mediocre. Combined with a short tail, this creates insta
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...2. While the guns are mostly .50 calibre and therefore worse than the IL-2's, it can carry much heavier bombs, allowing it to destroy targets in one hit
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The Yer-2's ACh-30B diesel engines were optimised for fuel economy and not pure perform
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...9s would divert or crash land in the far Eastern USSR, and due to the USSR's neutrality in the Pacific War against Japan at that point, these bombers we
...higher battle rating over its American brother. For starters, the aircraft's offensive and defensive capabilities are further bolstered by a larger bomb
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...s to engage. It is suggested to engage the targets farthest from the enemy's airfield in order to avoid detection. Attack pillboxes (light or heavy, it
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...s, with 88 units built in the early '50s and it served as the Soviet Union's main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.
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...achine guns and bombs. The name "MBR-2-'''M-34'''" stems from the aircraft's engine, the AM-34NB, which significantly enhanced its performance and relia
...r landings which are substantially better for the plane since it's what it's designed for.
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...e to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers. The plane's massive flaws are its low top speed for its BR and weak airframe.
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...ntage of the nose centred armament in head-on attacks. Due to the aircraft's fairly robust airframe, it can take some hits in most areas, even from 20 m
...mament of the LaGG-3-4 excels. Another thing to watch out for is the plane's fragile engine, as it can be easily knocked out by aircraft with heavier ar
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...beating and still be fine to fly around with. One drawback with the Tandem's armour and survivability is the gunner is exposed to enemy fire from any an
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...s only been given out five times, including as a reward during War Thunder's [[wt:en/news/2598--en|2nd Anniversary]] in 2014 and [[wt:en/news/7945-speci
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...nds since it's not very useful when attacking ground targets. Even then it's best used to line up shots for the NS-37: fire a few bursts with just the 1
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...t fuel. Bring at least 30 minutes of fuel, although it decreases the plane's performance a bit, it prevents constant refueling which saves time for patr
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...in against the I-153P in a turn fight. At a BR of 3.0, however, the Chaika's once moderate speed is now very bad. Nearly every plane will be faster; esp
* 8 mm Steel - Plating behind pilot's seat
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...craft, has a capsule of armour surrounding the pilot and most of the plane's modules. While the thickness is not substantial, ranging between 4-5 mm of
...ings. However, the crew partition armour of 12 mm combined with the gunner's rear 6 mm of armour means that while the gunner may be knocked out more eas
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...re he graduated in 1940 in the same course as Vasily Stalin, Joseph Stalin's youngest son. Dolgushin scored his first two kills on 22 June 1941 when two
...ptember 1944 onward. The playstyle and flight performance of the Dolgushin's La-7 are essentially the same as its tech tree counterpart.
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The Yak-3T's armament is similar to that of the [[Yak-9P]], but is unable to change out
...German or American aircraft, such as the Bf 109, Fw 190, P-51, or P-47, it's recommended to prioritize horizontal engagements and not to let them get on
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Golovachev's Yak-9M is the only Yak-9M in the game. It features a distinct camouflage wi
...fuel tanks are located in the wings, and one is located beneath the pilot's seat in the fuselage, along with the oil cooler. All of the important modul
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...ell, mostly fitted in the engine cowl with fairly few rounds. In the La-11's case, it has 225 rounds to spare with 75 rounds per guns spread around the
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...852-special-news-war-thunder-s-birthday-discounts-and-gifts-en|War Thunder's 6th Anniversary]] as a premium purchasable with Golden Eagles {{GE}}. One o
* 105 mm bulletproof glass - tail gunner's window
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...to the exponential advancements in technology in the early '50s, the La-15's service would be short lived, as more advanced aircraft with supersonic cap
...thday]] and 2017 [[wt:en/news/4961-special-the-la-174-is-back-en|Lavochkin's 117th birthday]] events. The two conditions to obtain the La-174 were that
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The Catalina was the Soviet Union's main naval reconnaissance aircraft and naval bomber during and after the Se
...Test prior to Update 1.27. Although technically a medium bomber, the PBY-5's strategies are much like that of heavy bombers in higher tiers such as the
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...GG-3-8, with the exception of the massive increase in firepower. The I-301's firepower is a step above the other LaGG-3 fighters due to the extra machin
...ings; due to its construction, the I-301 is exceptionally tough. The I-301's roll rate and pitch authority are about average, but it has above average y
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...ilian ANT-6 aircraft, a complete revision of the airframe led to the world's very first cantilever winged four engine heavy bomber. The TB-3M would be p
...022 [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|War Thunder's 10th Anniversary]] events. With the exception of a few rare appearances in
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...-5|P-51]] and overall, the engine isn't the best at its tier: the aircraft's main asset is straight-line speed- it will easily outrun [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3s]
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...Berezin UB machine guns give this machine a potent bite and the Hurricane's good turning capabilities make it a powerful opponent in frantic dogfights.
...he top speed of 565 km/h is on par with the [[P-40E-1]]. Unfortunately, it's still slower than most competing aircraft. Its top speed at sea level is ar
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...iet crews in using the Hampdens and returned home by ship. The Soviet Navy's 24th Mine-Torpedo Aviation Regiment then operated the Hampdens until mid-19
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* 37 mm M4 cannon's belt contains a mix of AP and HEFI rounds, halving its effectivrness in eit
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...on to fill the attacker mode it took on, especially under the command of U.S. Marine Corps squadrons. With more than 10,000 B-25 aircraft variants built
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...[Update 1.31]] and has been made available yearly for Aleksandr Pokryshkin's birthday in the store and in-game for Golden Eagles {{ge}} since 2013.
...ing with WEP enabled and full fuel tanks; below 1,000 m it can reach ~23 m/s. That puts it almost on par with some Bf 109 versions or the Yak-9, but onl
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...the small calibre machine guns with 12.7 mm machine guns, giving the plane's machine gun fire a much tighter grouping due to a similar trajectory. This
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..., easily ripping off wings and also setting fuel tanks ablaze. The fighter's overall good energy retention makes this an excellent Boom & Zoom fighter b
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...-limited-time/ April 2022] and [[wt:en/news/8194-special-vasily-matsievich-s-birthday-en|April 2023]] and gifted as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/2987--
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..., and diving on unfortunate victims with talons drawn are all within a day's work for this lethal aircraft. It requires some finesse to fly but can give
...l quite decent at 4,000-5,000 m and can outclimb [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]s and most Soviet fighters at these altitudes. Try not to go much higher than
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...much damage unless you aim for the most vulnerable parts of your opponent's aircraft.
...anti-aircraft artillery or anti-aircraft vehicles easily. Though the plane's Vickers 7.7 mm machine guns are relatively weak, they can wreak havoc on th
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...armour protection to take great amount of damage, pilots are exposed so it's easier to pilot snipe or get pilot sniped by a bullet and get shot down eas
...ll engage. It also got three [[MG 17 (7.92 mm)]] and will out gun the Fury's two [[Vickers E (7.7 mm)]] machine guns.
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...800 built. With this many built, it was bound to end up in another country's hands, which happened with the Soviets. Although none would ever face comba
The Fw 190 D-9 is definitely in the top 3 list for Germany's piston-engine fighter lineup. Thanks to the new inline engine, this Fw has
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...k and can hold its own very effectively in dogfights. One of the Hurricane's true strengths is in its durability and sheer robust nature which makes it
...ggish at low speed and can lock up quite easily at high speed, but when it's at an average speed it can perform very well for a plane, it can hold its o
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...other fighters at the same BR. If you do get into a fight, use the Mk IIB's good manoeuvrability, and although it can take a fair amount of punishment,
...he Spitfire and its other Hurricane relatives, it can stand its ground. It's forgiving and retains good turning characteristics at low speeds, though ha
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...e effect to allow for belt choice for the 7.7 mm armaments. The next level's ''Compressor'' should be the first choice, with ''Airframe'' and the ''HSBC
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...of attacker, such as air spawn. It is also placed much lower in BR than it's fighter equivalent, due to only having anti-tank ammunition and semi-automa
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Boom & Zoom is this aircraft's forté, and is the main way you should fly it. It can easily abuse its brut
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...ing powerful enough to power single-engined aircraft, aided by the Vampire's unusual twin-boom design, which allowed a shorter tail pipe to be fitted an
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...t prior to Update 1.27. This fighter aircraft used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator Mk IIS]] were removed and re
...adiator can usually only sustain at most around 3,000 ft/min (roughly 15 m/s) in a climb at around 180-200 km/h (111-124 mph) indicated airspeed, and it
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The Venom's play style should be a healthy mix of the two dominating ways of flying jet
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...making the level acceleration very good. The climb rate is also good, 55 m/s at sea level, but in order to achieve it the Hunter needs to keep 920 km/h
...lying it comfortable, ~120°/s at 900 km/h, ~105°/s at 600 km/h and ~50°/s at 300 km/h, making it better than the MiG-15bis or MiG-17, but worse than
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...|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator_Mk_IIF|Gladiator Mk IIF]] wa
...adiator can usually only sustain at most around 3,000 ft/min (roughly 15 m/s) in a climb at around 180-200 km/h (111-124 mph) indicated airspeed, and it
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...uch as a larger oil coolant tank and desert survival gear behind the pilot's seat. The restricted airflow to the supercharger reduced the performance of
...ilot can maintain the initiative in the engagement and stay on an opponent's six o'clock.
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...adiator can usually only sustain at most around 3,000 ft/min (roughly 15 m/s) in a climb at around 180 - 200 km/h (111 - 124 mph) indicated airspeed, an
...n hand. As with most other 7.7 mm guns the default rounds for the Browning's can be a bit weak in stopping power, but when equipped with tracer belts th
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The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most world's most successful aircraft lines, with over 20,000 built across its 24 marks
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...ighters and dictate the terms of the ensuing dogfight. The Spitfire Mk IIa's main strength continues to be its ability to turn-fight opponents, while it
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...ilot can maintain the initiative in the engagement and stay on an opponent's six o'clock.
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In continuous firing, assuming that no jams happen at all, the Hispano's ammo will dry up quicker than the 7.7 mm Brownings. However, jams do happen
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...no Mk II cannons that gives it an exceptionally high burst mass of 5.17 kg/s, putting it on the same level as the [[Fw 190 A-5]]. The Mk Vc has marginal
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...tions such as a larger oil coolant tank and survival gear behind the pilot's seat. The restricted airflow to the supercharger reduced the performance of
...no Mk II cannons that gives it an exceptionally high burst mass of 5.17 kg/s, putting it on the same level as the [[Fw 190 A-5]].
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...bility than the Mk V, while matching its low-level performance. Many Mk Vc's would be converted to the new standard, and were armed in both all-cannon a
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...Mk XIVe. The only major difference between the two vehicles is the latter's ability to carry a larger and more diverse selection of suspended armament.
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...es very similarly to the [[Sea Meteor F Mk 3]], maintaining the Sea Meteor's good acceleration, speed and climb rate. Flying the Meteor F Mk 4 G.41F fee
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...or F.3 and the Sea Meteor is the weaker wings. While you could pull full G's in the Meteor F.3 and get away with it, the Sea Meteor will instantly rip i
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...rate than the Meteor so scissors are the best way to counter them. A split-S or an Immelmann is not recommended as the Ho 229 has better energy retentio
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...od was a carrier-borne, biplane fighter which entered service with Britain's Fleet Air Arm in 1931. By 1934, full-scale production of Nimrod Mk I fighte
...xcellent agility and slightly superior firepower comparative to the Nimrod's own.
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...e Fairey Flycatcher in Great Britain's Fleet Air Arm squadrons. The Nimrod's armament consisted of two synchronized 0.303 inch Vickers Mk.IV machine gun
...y manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster fighters, but that's where the manoeuvrability can come in play to avoid being a easy prey for s
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...G.41K was enhanced with better aerodynamic features, aligning with the era's strategic demands. Its service history is marked by adaptation to diverse c
...ed in [[Update 1.29]] and stands as a testament to British jet development's zenith. Being the highest performance variant of the Meteor family, the Mk.
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...Browning machine guns with a total of 2,000 rounds on hand. The Gladiator's four Browning armament can come in handy at times - when equipped with trac
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...s. However, the extra weight of the landing gear is also the Sea Hurricane's biggest flaw. In Arcade, this makes minimal difference to performance, but
...ssible to win a dogfight against biplanes, it will bleed all of your plane's energy forcing you to continue to turnfight any enemies that decided to joi
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...ike most aircraft where the flap simply deploys from the wing, the Firefly's flaps actually swing back to enlarge the wing surface as a whole and create
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...greatest assets are a very good turn-rate and big firepower. The aircraft's weaknesses are in anything extended, such as a chase or escape manoeuvres.
...as most players will be tempted to turn-fight, in which the Sea Hurricane's turn-time and firepower make it a deadly aircraft.
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...) and 18.6 s (RB/SB) and once fully upgraded it reaches 16.6 s (AB) and 17 s (RB/SB). Once the first pass of an enemy is dodged, sticking to its tail is
...very difficult to handle, the climb rate is average (17 m/s in AB, 19.5 m/s in RB/SB), energy retention is lacking, ammunition is ineffective, speed is
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...nally powered by a Napier Sabre inline engine, though due to the prototype's disappointing performance (being 50 km/h slower than its originally intende
...t capability and improve the low-speed handling. However, due to the plane's excessive torque and awkward cockpit placement, the Firebrand was deemed il
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...rm branch and is the first operational carrier-based jet in the Royal Navy's arsenal. The design allows for a multi-role function between fighting in th
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...was the first all-weather jet-propelled fighter aircraft of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. Initially without folding wings, the initial Sea Venom proto
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Arcade Ground Strike maps - where the aim is to destroy the enemy's ground troops, and often, dogfights happen over ground targets at low altit
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The Beaufort Mk VIII is a superb low-level bomber. For a bomber, it's fast and agile and it has a great rear armament for its rank (twin rear .50
...ry aggressively played bomber. Further enhancements should be in the plane's performance. ''Compressor'', ''Engine'' and ''Engine Injection'' for the qu
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...00 lbs bombs isn't enough for one or two runs against a base. The Blenheim's advantage over other bombers is its speed, so remembering and implementing
...anes is a common sight. The Blenheim has one forward-firing weapon, but it's mounted far out on the wing, so hitting targets with it effectively require
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...of its ok climb rate, an enemy fighter will often out turn you and once it's behind you, you can only rely on your gunner.
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...a version which was manufactured in Australia by the Australian government's Department of Aircraft Production (DAP).
...ting as a heavy fighter, you will quickly find the replacement of the Mk X's 7.7 mm machine guns with 12.7 mm machine guns to be of great benefit. The c
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...t is often best to find lone targets away from the main activity due to it's more specialized armament. Like the Mk.VI before it, the Mk.XVIII has no de
...gets on your back. Just remember to not take any plane above the Mosquito's BR.
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...ating, and will generate almost as much power as they do on 1st compressor's position with WEP. This will maximize motors' efficiency, especially becaus
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...m cannons, it can engage bombers head-on very easily. However, the Brigand's less impressive agility and roll speed means it is not very useful against
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...chance of reaching back to optimal bombing altitude in a timely manner. It's very hard to regain your energy once lost. Research engine upgrades as soon
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...rcraft, other than some reserve and lower battle rating aircraft, since it's only a single .30 cal with 300 rounds which will limit the damage the Hampd
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...of the plane. The only survivability advantage of note is in the airplane's self-sealing fuel tanks and a large, radial engine, which might soak up som
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...ellent manoeuvrability, especially for a twin-engined fighter. However, it's still a twin-engined fighter which means it can still be outmanoeuvred by m
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...be necessary to continue the fight at a low altitude due to the Sunderland's atrocious climb rate forbidding any chance of reaching back to optimal bomb
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...elp the sluggish Wellington a lot. The decision should depend on the pilot's flying style. When rushing in, better armament will help in the retreat, bu
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...r to destroy. Go for the engines on the Dora's and the wings on the Do 335's.
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...her planes save for another heavy bomber. On the other hand, the Lancaster's ease of control and overall good flight performance allows the plane to rea
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...]. The plane is painted with the camouflage scheme of British pilot Robert S. Tuck who served in the RAF with No.65 Squadron during the interwar period.
Tuck's Gladiator Mk II performs identically to the regular [[Gladiator Mk II]]. Th
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...mited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc's first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the t
...enemy plane's engine 2) Set the enemy plane on fire 3) Knock out the plane's pilot (from shots that go astray).
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...b bombs, making it devastating to ground units. Additionally, the Wirraway's cockpit offers great visibility which is great for simulator battles, but h
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...of the Hispanos is rather limited at 120. On the other hand, the Browning's possesses 4000 ammo, which allows the Boomerang to stay in the air for exte
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...ing [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|War Thunder's 10th Anniversary]] in 2022.
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...bility than the Mk V, while matching its low-level performance. Many Mk Vc's would be converted to the new standard, and were armed in both all-cannon a
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...y a pilot can exploit the {{PAGENAME}}'s great speed to minimize the enemy's chance of getting a successful hit.
...out getting to close or too far away. Just enough to align with the target's flight trajectory and release a short burst. If engaged with them in a dogf
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...'s being enough to take on most of what it will find at its BR. The Hudson's airframe is also able to withstand a fair amount of punishment. It also out
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...after [[wt:en/news/5079-special-hurry-up-and-get-rare-packs-en|War Thunder's 5th Anniversary sale]]. It is currently impossible to obtain this vehicle s
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...ically, it is advised that you have good knowledge of the various aircraft's you will face as it does not excel at any one thing. By applying situationa
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...yed primarily as a maritime patrol aircraft. A development of Consolidated's P2Y flying boat. One of the most important changes was the introduction two
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...igh altitude, ready to stalk its prey. You can turn-fight with the Hellcat's excellent elevator authority, but it is ill-advised, as aircraft of this ba
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...vern's pilot. Engage in Boom-n-Zoom attacks to make the most of the Wyvern's speed and minimize the maneuverability penalty.
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