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...o this version of the aircraft performing so well, an order for 210 P-36-A fighters was placed.<ref name="JoeB" /><ref name="MilFac" /> ...aft which are flying against and mission type. The P-36 will out-turn many fighters of its rank and can prove difficult to follow if attempting to shoot it dow

...o this version of the aircraft performing so well, an order for 210 P-36-A fighters was placed.<ref name="JoeB" /><ref name="MilFac" /> ...aft which are flying against and mission type. The P-36 will out-turn many fighters of its rank and can prove difficult to follow if attempting to shoot it dow

...o this version of the aircraft performing so well, an order for 210 P-36-A fighters was placed.<ref name="JoeB" /><ref name="MilFac" /> ...aft which are flying against and mission type. The P-36 will out-turn many fighters of its rank and can prove difficult to follow if attempting to shoot it dow

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The F3F-2 is one of the few American biplane fighters, along with its [[Galer's F3F-2|premium variant]] and the [[BF2C-1]]. Howev As expected with most Rank I fighters, but often considered "unusual" for an American fighter, the F3F is a pure-

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was a revolutionary carrier-based monoplane designed to replace the outdated biplanes that were previou ...h [[B-239 (Sweden)|theirs]], and they managed to take down numerous Soviet fighters using this aircraft. However, by the time World War II began and the Attack

...ar pilots could not out-dogfight the skilled Japanese pilots in their Zero fighters. The '''F4F-3''' was a single-engine all-metal plane with midwing construct ...time being adequate for most engagements. However, on the ground (not on a carrier), it does not perform as well. The acceleration, even when fully upgraded,

...ctic as it works well for Japanese fighters at its rank. However, Japanese fighters will outturn you. * Tail-hook for carrier landings

The removal of the carrier landing equipment lightened the {{PAGENAME}} by a few hundred kilograms com ...tall characteristics due to the gull wing, no visibility over the nose for carrier landings and bouncing off the deck after landing. The Navy was forced to us

...The trick is to stay mobile when facing an SM.91. SM.91s are twin-engined fighters and thus cannot manoeuvre as quickly as the {{PAGENAME}} does. However, sho ...in February 1938 for twin and single-engined fighters. The single-engined fighters would need to reach the maximum obtainable speed, have a stall speed of no

...sisted of using altitude advantage and hit and run attacks on the Japanese fighters. Unlike the F4F-3, the F4F-4 featured Grumman patented Sto-Wing folding win .... As well, the folding wings only allowed an increase of F4F Wildcats in a carrier wing by only 50% - much lower than was hoped.

...ter, the F6F-5's take-off distance is small enough to take flight from the carrier decks seen in the game. ...our aim and tactics with because it's more forgiving than most boom-n-zoom fighters. If you don't have a particularly good aim, a good tactic is to open up at

...mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F ...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters.

...U Corsair for carrier operations. The first US Corsair squadron based on a carrier would be the USMC VMF-214 on the ''USS Essex'' with F4U-1Ds in December 194 ...urposes) deliver enough punch for 2/3 of a strategic base, or 1/2 Japanese Carrier.

...D Corsair was designed in order to meet the Navy's requirement for capable carrier-based fighter-bombers. To meet this need, the -1D incorporate a Pratt and W ...t F4U Le Corsaire. The F4U-1C "Corsair" was a single-seater, single-engine carrier-based fighter.

...{{PAGENAME}} able to dish out similar damages to that of other Rank III-IV fighters with the M2 Browning armaments. ...n totals, two per wing, compared to the usual six machine guns in American fighters. Not only that, the {{PAGENAME}} guns come with less rounds per gun in the

...under 1,000 km/h (621 mph), the Banshee can easily out-dive many early jet fighters. Furthermore, the Banshee comes armed with four chin-mounted 20 mm cannons, The F2H-2 Banshee is a carrier-based jet fighter aircraft. The plane is powered by the Westinghouse J34-WE

...the U.S. Navy had started investigating the possibilities of a twin-engine carrier-borne fighter. Quickly thereafter the [[XF5F]] Skyrocket was designed. The ...t at 3 km the climb rate drops substantially making fighting high altitude fighters in its battle range difficult. It is recommended to side-climb to 5 km and

...n process, items like wingtip fuel tanks were added to increase its range. Carrier trials with the prototypes were completed in March of 1949. The F9F-2 enter ...manoeuvrability are applied correctly. When engaged 1 on 1 with other jet fighters, its flaws (low top speed) can be exposed. Defensively, the Panther has an

...deadly with the air target belt. The F9F-5 is commonly outclassed by other fighters so players should not be hyper-aggressive and stick to supporting teammates ...manoeuvrability are applied correctly. When engaged 1 on 1 with other jet fighters, its flaws (low top speed) can be exposed. Defensively, the Panther has an

The SB2U-3 is a carrier based dive bomber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Bui ...s that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle

...d another for defence operated by a gunner, it is very vulnerable to other fighters, this is also exacerbated thanks to the mediocre flight performance. Howeve ...vrable enemy gets on the OS2U's six (any biplane and most of the monoplane fighters) and is unshakeable, try jerking, shaking and changing heading in random fa

...c theatre, and achieved successes such as the sinking of Japanese aircraft carrier Shōhō during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. Its biggest success ...ared to contemporaries found in other tech trees allows for engaging enemy fighters using altitude advantage or, after installation of the DGP-1 machine gun po

It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The SB2U-2 is a carrier-based dive bomber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Bui ...hat now you are slowly moving in a straight line, an easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle

...ng raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an aircraft carrier. ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...with such planes as the [[La-5]] and [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]] series of fighters. Often, the enemy will be caught off guard by the Helldiver's dogfighting a ...ion, and is quite heavy. Therefore, it struggles against experienced enemy fighters, and the best way to fly this plane in an anti-air role is by supporting te

...k profit when aiming for a light cruiser, destroyer or a Japanese aircraft carrier (as British and American ones are far more difficult to sink). With that, y * Very efficient at killing ground units especially when escorted by friendly fighters

...ENAME}}'s presence will attract the attention of players, who may spawn in fighters or SPAA and try to shoot it down. In higher rank matches, SPAA will jump at In late 1945, the US Navy was in search of a new carrier-based fighter that was to be jet-powered and able to fly in all weather. Th

...erior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG-15s]]. Since the F7U and F9F fighters were still under development, the Navy looked elsewhere for a suitable swep Like many of the contemporary fighters of the time, the {{PAGENAME}} was considered a ''gunslinger'' fighter. Figh

...ot down if engaged with a fighter. The TBD is a very attractive target for fighters so climb to an altitude of 5,000 m. When dropping bombs, decrease your thro * Has an arrestor hook for carrier landing

...o accelerate and has a slow top speed, making it an even easier target for fighters and AA. It has a decent defensive armament, with the sides being covered by ...an easy target for fighters and AA. The best tactic for fending off enemy fighters is to use the rudders to direct one of the side gunners towards the attacki

...bomber. It's a very slow aircraft which makes it an easy target for enemy fighters and interceptors. Furthermore, it's very easy to rip the wings so hard turn The PBY was used as a bomber and torpedo carrier, and was often utilized in night operations, as well as on patrol, rescue a

...tle of Eastern Solomons and Guadalcanal; managing to sink a Japanese light carrier and a battleship. They also brought havoc against submarine crews such as I ...enger is a formidable torpedo bomber however it's very vulnerable to enemy fighters.

...ng raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an aircraft carrier. ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...Raid]]". Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an aircraft carrier. ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...gher altitude flying, which would help to protect the bomber from Japanese fighters which struggled to get to the higher altitudes. ...amount of explosive ordnance, rivalled by few, but is not immune to enemy fighters. Altitude is this bomber's friend and when achieved can be a safer haven fr

...o this version of the aircraft performing so well, an order for 210 P-36-A fighters was placed.<ref name="JoeB" /><ref name="MilFac" /> ...aft which are flying against and mission type. The P-36 will out-turn many fighters of its rank and can prove difficult to follow if attempting to shoot it dow

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was the first carrier based monoplane of the US fleet, made to replace the outdated biplanes in s In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in arcade, only with a few restrictions.

In 1939, the U.S. Army issued Circular Proposal 39-775 for new fighters that could utilize new engines. Of the four companies that submitted design Practically at the same time the XF5F-1 Skyrocket carrier-based fighter was being created, Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation d

* Energy fighters (Bf 109/C.205/La-5) trying to out turn a twin-engine plane can be lured int * Does have an arrestor hook, allowing for it to land on a carrier to repair/rearm

...ferences are cosmetic, with a similar color scheme to other American naval fighters. The A6M2's fame in manoeuvrability can be utilized to dance around opponen ...om attackers - your plane doesn't have the power or weight to out-run most fighters. To exploit your plane's best performance, force the enemy lower and slow d

...gression with the advantage of you being to strike more targets before the fighters arrive. On your approach you want to the air spawn to gain speed in a dive ...ing you. Release two 1,000 lb bombs into the island and it should kill the carrier.

...gression with the advantage of you being to strike more targets before the fighters arrive. On your approach you want to the air spawn to gain speed in a dive ...you. Release two 1,000 lb bombs into the island and it should destroy the carrier.

* No match for most fighters at the same rank ...d by the Japanese Navy - the He.112V5 underwent tests to compare it to the carrier-based Mitsubishi A5M4 fighter. Japanese experts appreciated certain feature

...r a monoplane, but will always be out-turned by biplanes or light Japanese fighters such as the [[A5M4]] or [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]]. Its climb rate is not exactly ...not used in combat due to their insufficient agility (compared to Japanese fighters) and ended their short career as trainers. Twelve He 112 Bs were sent to Sp

...twaffe in mid-1944 and proved to be an effective dogfighter against Allied fighters. It made its first combat mission on July 26, 1944, when it attacked a Brit ...ting certain vertical manoeuvres, in a similar manner to the Fw 190 series fighters when the rudder is manipulated. This can prove fatal at altitudes below 2,0

...30 mm round will be the most effective, however, when used as to intercept fighters and attackers, the 20 mm Motorkanone will probably be the best bet. ...battle with three 20 mm cannons makes the plane very capable of taking out fighters due to the high shell density and sheer damage output. A single 20 mm does

...pose of the Me 262 was bomber interception, it performs well against other fighters. However, it must be played like a heavy fighter or, for instance, the Fw 1 ...rns, the A-2a can out-manoeuvre most Korean War jets, apart from the naval carrier jets like the [[F9F-2|F9F Panther]] and [[Sea Meteor F Mk 3|Sea Meteor]].

...ng raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an aircraft carrier. ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...of Mk II fighters. All Nimrod Mk IIs were fitted with an arrestor hook for carrier operations, their wings were modified with a slight sweep back and tail sur ...of Mk II fighters. All Nimrod Mk IIs were fitted with an arrestor hook for carrier operations, their wings were modified with a slight sweep back and tail sur

...Aires as part of the British Empire Trade Exhibition. By 1932, Nimrod Mk.I fighters began to replace the Fairey Flycatcher in Great Britain's Fleet Air Arm squ ...It is also a highly manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster fighters. Like [[Fury Mk I]], [[Fury Mk II]], and [[Nimrod Mk II]], the Nimrod Mk I

...hment points and a tail hook, the airframe being strengthened to withstand carrier landings, and a dinghy lifeboat being made mountable to the underbelly of t ..."]]. The Sea Gladiator Mk I is the last of the Fleet Air Arm biplane naval fighters, and is a naval modification of the regular [[Gladiator Mk II|Gladiator]] s

...on, this variant features reinforced landing gear in order to survive hard carrier landings. However, the extra weight of the landing gear is also the Sea Hur The Hurricane is one of the first monoplane fighters in the British tech tree. As such it will face a mix of biplanes and monopl

...g it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. Its four Hispano Mk II cannons offer good rate of fire and Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly br

...such as a chase or escape manoeuvres. Hurricanes are mostly flown as turn-fighters. Using as many energy conserving manoeuvres as you can, turn-fight opponent ...model. Being the naval version of the Hurricane, the aircraft is ready for carrier operations - which is recognizable by the tail-hook on the aircraft.<ref na

* Still rather slow in comparison to other fighters at its rank ...hin days of the outbreak of hostilities. HMS Triumph was the first British carrier in theatre, but the embarked 827 NAS were actually still operating Second W

...Attacker aircraft, retreating, climbing up to 3,500 m, baiting down enemy fighters and finishing them on your own turf (under 2,000 m). ...quence of 1 HEI and 1 SAP-I round (T/HEI/SAP-I/HEI/SAP-I) it wrecks others fighters in small bursts and does not require much more for medium bombers if used a

The '''Blackburn Firebrand''' was originally designed in 1940 as a carrier-borne fighter-interceptor for the Fleet Air Arm's B-37 specifications, whic ...ironed out the problem. By the time the Firebrand was deemed suitable for carrier operation, the war is already coming to a close. After years of development

...climb, surprising agility as well as a wide track undercarriage for easier carrier recovery by comparison to its Seafire predecessors. Pilots who are familiar ...rate is only slightly above average. It will not be able to outclimb other fighters like the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]], [[G.56]] or many Japanese interceptors

...s period to feature wing-mounted cannon armament. Unlike other British jet fighters that adopt nose-mounted configurations, the 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk V cannons * The taildragger gear configuration makes for difficult carrier take-off's and landings, particularly in simulator battles

...nd/or more cautious players at bay, but it will only be able to shoot down fighters on its own by sheer luck. Your frontal armament, however, is more powerful ...round targets before zooming back towards friendlies, or waiting until the fighters have started engaging, and then attack ground targets. The aircraft (at sto

...rew, especially the gunners, are very vulnerable. This could lead to enemy fighters quickly disabling your gunners and leaving you defenceless. ...r of the plane. If the rear turret is knocked out, only way to evade enemy fighters is to turn and perform defensive manoeuvres and try to get the enemy fighte

* Can land both on land (belly slide) and in the water (not on an aircraft carrier) * Has .50 calibre on the side which packs a punch and can obliterate enemy fighters if they hit

...ended to be equipped with AP belts to make up for its small calibre. Enemy fighters on your tail won't last long against the defensive armament. There is a dea * Tail hook for carrier-based missions

During the Second World War, the British FAA found that the fighters it had were either obsolete (the Sea Hurricane) or unsuitable for naval ser ...m in July 1943, starting with 800 Naval Air Squadron who used the American fighters to replace their Hawker Sea Hurricanes. In the British service the aircraft

...o the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. Seeing limited service in the Fleet Air Arm as a carrier aircraft, it was eventually withdrawn in 1958. ...he Wyvern as an easy target, down to low altitudes. This will allow allied fighters to easily establish high altitude air superiority, which can often end up i

...to be successful with this plane it is best to climb higher than the enemy fighters and attack them with an energy advantage. Using this tactic will greatly in ...e improved. These changes combined lead to the clearing of the Corsair for carrier-based operations. In British service, the F4U-1A was known as the Corsair M

...sed, the A6M2 Model 21 became outmatched by newer and more powerful Allied fighters, such as the [[F6F (Family)|F6F ''Hellcat'']] and the [[F4U (Family)|F4U '' ...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire

...differed from the later variants of the A6M in that it was not adapted for carrier operations; it lacked a tail hook, foldable wing tips, and the ability to c ...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire

...War, it took part in the world's first aerial skirmishes between monoplane fighters built of mostly metal against Chinese [[P-26 (Family)|P-26 'Peashooters']], ...21% right, WEP throttle, hands off controls until the plane lifts off the carrier.

The '''A6M3 mod. 32''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 32 ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機三二型|Rei Shi ...are out, the leftover 7.7 mm MGs can only effectively damage single engine fighters.

...campaign and the New Guinea campaign. It had an advantage over the Allied fighters such as the [[P-40 (Family)|P-40 ''Warhawk'']] and the [[F4F (Family)|F4F ' ...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire

The '''A6M5 mod. 52 Otsu''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 52B ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機五二型乙|Rei ...are out, the leftover 7.7 mm MGs can only effectively damage single engine fighters.

The '''A6M3 mod. 22Kō''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 22A ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機二二型甲|Rei ...are out, the leftover 7.7 mm MGs can only effectively damage single engine fighters.

...({{Annotation|烈風一一型|Strong Wind, Model 11}})''', was a Japanese carrier-based fighter designed by Mitsubishi as the successor to the [[A6M]] ''Zero ...r and ground targets; The rockets can be used to surprise enemy bombers or fighters with its distance fuse or to attack ground vehicles or installations with t

The '''A6M5 mod. 52''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 52 ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機五二型|Rei Shi ...istics come the Zero's inherent weakness: speed. It is vulnerable to enemy fighters that do not engage it on the Zero's terms at low speed and instead chose to

...re 21 for mass production. The Shiden was a formidable opponent for Allied fighters over the Pacific and was the first land-based fighter designed by Kawanishi ...]. The [[N1K (Family)|N1K fighter series]] are famed and feared land-based fighters, and this is the first one in the line. It has great manoeuvrability at med

...her Axis plane, but faced heavy losses as the war went on and newer Allied fighters surpassed it. ...s a relatively unprotected pilot and gunner, which makes it easy for enemy fighters and vehicles on the ground with AA-mounted machine guns to knock these out.

...撃機|Kyū Nana Shiki Kanjō Kōgekiki}})''', was the standard Japanese carrier-based torpedo/high-level bomber during World War II. With its first flight ...ainst enemy pursuers. Its greatest weapon is not the speed to outrun enemy fighters but its manoeuvrability and ability to do tight turns against most enemy ai

...ighters, but '''be sure to select the right airspawn''', because it gets a carrier spawn by default on pacific maps. The only issue with the performance of th ...ry, and lightly armoured trucks. Once all ammunition is spent, or if enemy fighters are sighted, return to the base.

...ighters, but '''be sure to select the right airspawn''', because it gets a carrier spawn by default on pacific maps. The only issue with the performance of th ...rspawn, you can drop your bomb on a base and then start to engage the many fighters below you. You should have no problems engaging them, as long is you keep y

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a carrier-borne torpedo-dive bomber developed by Aichi for the Imperial Japanese Navy ...wo wing-mounted Type 99 Model 2 cannons. While technically classified as a carrier-borne torpedo bomber, it is very capable of fulfilling the roles of dive-,

...spawn, you can drop your bomb on a base and then start to engage the many fighters below you. You should have no problems engaging them, as long as you keep y ...CLOSE.png|thumb|The D4Y3's HMG turret, which is very strong at picking off fighters. However, your primary method of defence is your manoeuvrability, not your

...ts on the underside. This makes it vulnerable to attacks from below and to fighters that can catch up with it. The P1Y1 needs to rely on its speed and agility ...n use its speed to quickly get in, hit 2 targets and run away before enemy fighters realize it is there and intercepts. Again, its speed should allow multiple

...ombs. Climbing is not advisable in the G4M1, because it will need friendly fighters to cover it, but they will have to deal with the Allied planes first. The p ...s rear aspect engagement the preferable way of dealing with incoming enemy fighters.

Vought F4U-1A Corsair single-engine carrier-based fighter (IJNAF) ...g. It was designed in the design bureau of Chance Vought for a single-seat carrier-based fighter competition announced by the USNAF. The V-166B prototype figh

...Hagiri''' during his time in the fighter squadron on the Sōryū aircraft carrier. He would become an ace during the Second Sino-Japanese War and in the Paci ...21% right, WEP throttle, hands off controls until the plane lifts off the carrier.

...ing yet punchier gun-choice with plenty of ammo to spare compared to other fighters. ...wingspans and are often slow (With the exepction of dive bombers or strike fighters). They can be easily destroyed with the 13 mm and 20 mm armaments due to th

The '''A6M5 mod. 52 Kō''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 52A ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機五二型甲|Rei ...acceleration. While this does not help the Zero to catch up with any enemy fighters, it helps to retain the plane's energy rather well which will certainly be

...y)|2001]], [[Re.2002 Early|2002]], 2003, 2004 and [[Re.2005 serie 0|2005]] fighters. ...leration at top speeds and an amazing climb rate, outperforming many early fighters like early Bf 109s. The Re.2000 can be used effectively in both energy figh

...h Navy and has an added tail-hook for snagging arrestor cables on aircraft carrier flight decks. ...hange between this aircraft and a D.371 is the addition of a tail-hook for carrier landings. Four Mle 33 7.5 mm machine guns were installed, two in each wing

...loyed during WWII and is considered by many as one of the best French-made fighters to be produced during WWII. The aircraft was powered by either the Hispano- ...es the MGs might be ineffective against heavier aircraft, like twin engine fighters and bombers.

...e French aircraft carrier Béarn; however, at the outbreak of the war, the carrier was deemed too slow for service, and both squadrons of V-156-F aircraft wer ...hen travelling at higher speeds - in fact, it may be able to out-turn some fighters when entering the turn at 300-350 km/h. However, it cannot continuously tur

...erous ammo load, which can be refreshing for those used to previous French fighters, and one can afford to spray-and-pray in manoeuvring engagements or unload ...our aim and tactics with because it's more forgiving than most boom-n-zoom fighters. If you don't have particularly good aim, a good tactic is to open up at 50

...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters. ...considerably robust and armoured aircraft, a usual trait of American-made fighters. This armour will enable pilots to survive several hits if they end up tail

...e '''{{Specs|name}}''' was developed to fulfill France's urgent need for a carrier aircraft. America responded to the call with the F4U-7, an F4U-4 airframe w *# Use it as a fighter, but you'll be turning 2.7s slower, select those fighters which have a poorer turning radius.

...obsolete for 1951, they were enough to deal with small groups of guerrilla fighters like the Viet Minh, because they did not have access to any kind of air for ...rate of climb, being better in this sense than all previous carrier-borne fighters of the US, like the F4F and F6F, or even the F-4U Corsair. In air battles,

...yraider can turn tight but it quickly becomes slow and vulnerable to enemy fighters. Nonetheless, the Skyraider is an excellent ground attack aircraft with an ...find their plane able pull a great instantaneous turn rate to keep up with fighters or other aircraft that end up on the business end of the AD-4's cannons, th

...war development of the Junkers Jumo 213, the same that powered the Fw-190D fighters. The aircraft featured good climb rate and high altitude performance thanks ...y. It also wears large double slotted flaps designed to decrease speed for carrier operations.

Take care if planes are attacking. Fighters with their MG's and cannons are a great menace. So start moving while firin * Fighter aircraft can destroy this vehicle, especially cannon-armed fighters

...eir machine gun fire and Armour-piercing rounds are usually not fielded by fighters. Something to be aware of though is the 37 mm ammo location: The turret bin ...]]. The ammo is limited though. Reserve the fire for certain hits. Against fighters the same tactic should be applied, while now the 12.7 mm HMG should be used

Against planes, basic aiming rules apply. Fighters may target you due to the sole designation of SPAA. Hence, always remain on ...apon and launch full-scale production based on the M3 half-track personnel carrier. That decision was based on the fact that the M3 was 250 mm longer, making

...lly reloaded by other soldiers. The BTR-152 is a Soviet armoured personnel carrier (APC) with six wheels based on the chassis and drive train of a ZIS-151 uti ...hit the gas and reach cover while keeping an eye on the sky. Watch out for fighters since they will try to strafe this juicy open-topped target. Loading the AP

...you've recognized that there is no turret, then you know its a 3-inch Gun Carrier. The 3-inch Gun Carrier is an interesting tank that can be difficult to play. Combining the aspects

*LOD0 – around 50-150k triangles for fighters and 60-250k for bombers *LOD1 – around 15-23k tris for fighters and 18-33k tris for bombers

...or quad setup, allowing for a significant firepower boost that helped the fighters of the time compete with the exceedingly well-armed American aircraft that ...ight have to use more ammunition for heavier aircraft such as twin-engined fighters or attackers. When engaging bombers, the pilot must take a more reserved ap

...nded_airbrakes.jpg|500px|thumb|right|An '''{{PAGENAME}}''' preparing for a carrier landing with flaps and air brakes fully extended slowing the approach to sn Like many of the contemporary fighters of the time, the {{PAGENAME}} was considered a ''gunslinger'' fighter. Figh

|[[File:Award-fightersnightmare.png]]||'''Fighters' Nightmare'''<br>Destroyed at least 10 fighter planes. Multiplier: RB (x2), ...ard-peacefulatom.png]]||'''Peaceful atom''' <br>Shot down a nuclear weapon carrier.

* An aircraft carrier has been added for the Allied team on the location “Sicily”; ...locations has been changed. Now bombers will respawn 700 meters above the fighters (previously the excess was 2 km). Ordinary “Ground Strike” missions hav

* Sunken aircraft carrier wasn’t counted/scored for the title “Sea wolf” ([https://forum.warthu ...attack] missions for BR ranges between 3.3 and 5.7 all respawn points for fighters are now higher by 500m and for bombers lower by 500m.

* Fixed AI Fighters attacking ground units when not equipped to do so. ...st flight for naval piston-engine aircraft will now start from an aircraft carrier.

|Fighters; UCAVs |Fighters

In 1938 the Navy wanted to find a design for a carrier-based fighter with more performance than the Brewster F2A and Grumman F4F. ...and it was preferred over the F4U because it was much easier to land on a carrier. In 1942, the Corsair was sent to the Marine Corps to be used as a land-bas

In September of 1949, the XF9F-2 Panther was cleared for carrier operations, but before production began Grumman decided to change the engin ...F in 1951, but it was also unsatisfactory in the Korean War against MiG-15 fighters; the Meteor F.8 was replaced by the CAC Sabre in 1954, which was an improve

...land-based fighters flown by the Japanese and could match the best Allied fighters such as the [[F6F (Family)|F6F ''Hellcat'']], [[F4U (Family)|F4U ''Corsair' * Create a new carrier-based fighter

...d the early stages of the war. However, it became outdated as newer Allied fighters ([[F4U (Family)|F4U]], [[F6F (Family)|F6F]], [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]], ...) s * [[A6M2 mod. 11]] - <small>Type 0 carrier fighter Model 11</small>

...ssues and production delays. The J2M was one of the more advanced Japanese fighters of the war, but it could not alter the course of the conflict. ...hed work on the ''{{Annotation|12-Shi|12th year of the Showa reign, 1937}} Carrier Fighter'' ([[A6M (Family)|A6M]]).

* Machinegun ammunition load on A6M2, A6M3 and A6M5 fighters have been fixed *** All A6M3 fighters are united in one group

...modifications and two new Me-262 jets in the German tree, and new Spitfire fighters for Britain * Cockpits for heavy fighters Ki-45

* Fixed tail hook on certain carrier based aircrafts ** 3 of 4 carriers are not stationary. 4 th carrier moves but then stops in order to make flying boats and naval planes possibl

...against other fighters as opposed to hunting bombers or heavy twin-engined fighters. It is best to drag opponents into extended engagements since it is unlikel ...-35, the Re.2000 was a very capable design compared to other early Italian fighters like the Macchi [[C. 200 serie 3|C. 200]]. It did have several issues: the

...Australia and Canada tested out the plane, they instead opted for American fighters. Other nations such as Germany, the Netherlands, and India incorporated the ...speed, this fighter is a bit more manoeuvrable than many of the transonic fighters it will face. Careful usage of the flaps, air brakes, and manoeuvring can c

...te. Grumman began developing the G-58 Bearcat in late 1943, after studying carrier warfare in the Pacific for a year and a half. ...de with a heavy gauge 302W aluminum alloy skin in order to allow for rough carrier landings. Armor was used to protect the pilot, engine, and oil cooler.

The '''Yokosuka D4Y''' was a two-seat carrier-based dive bomber used by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. ...elopment of the ''{{Annotation|13-Shi|13th year of the Showa reign, 1937}} Carrier Dive-Bomber''. The DXHe1 (V-4) crashed in early July 1938 in a diving exerc

...e tough as nails. While the soldiers on the Australian side where seasoned fighters they had no experience dealing with Shinobi. The battle started when one of ...Solomons resulted in the Battle of Coral Sea, in which the Japanese lost a carrier with another severely damaged, forcing them to withdraw closer to land base

...of anti-aircraft guns on its deck will also deter even the most courageous fighters from completing their attack run. ...rbor on 07 December 1941. This, along with Japan’s focus on the aircraft carrier as well to lead their campaign in 1941 and 1942, had undermined the impact

...e tactics and adapt to constant design swaps, such as the odd [[3 inch Gun Carrier]], the rear-facing [[Archer]], mobile [[Achilles]] and [[Avenger]], Shoot'n ...verage by the time period. Some of these vehicles can be destroyed even by fighters. For that reason, they also possess decent self-propelled anti-aircraft gun

:''Triathlon:'' lightweight 4th Gen [[:Category:Jet fighters|fighter jets]] :''Hotline:'' any tips to avoid getting shot by AA and escape fighters with the [[Wyvern S4]], where is the [[A-10A|A-10]]'s titanium tub, in jet

...ircraft with a BR above the starting level, all aircraft of the same type (fighters, attack aircraft or bombers, depending on which one is being used, for exam We recommend including aircraft of various types in a set (fighters, strike aircraft, bombers) in order to increase your tactical flexibility a

...ircraft or even the sun. The four autocannons can make short work of other fighters and even bombers when targeting critical components such as engines, cockpi The Sea Hawk Mk 100 is a carrier-based fighter. Its powerplant is the Rolls-Royce Nene Mk.103 engine, which

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}} ...riers]]. Procuring and using the AIM-9L were difficult as when the British carrier task force set sail to the Falklands in 05 April 1982, only 19 AIM-9L were

...the fuselage was from the Bf 109 G variant. However, it had new wings and carrier-specific features like folding wings and an arrestor gear. Due to delays wi ...55 has a relatively low structural limit of 730 km/h (453 mph), which many fighters can easily exceed. The vast majority of fights in Air Realistic Battles don

...}} was introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]]. This particular ATGM carrier relies purely on stealth, unlike the [[IT-1]]. It can engage targets, both ...ated by IT-1 missing shot from 20 m.jpg|thumb|right|The side armour of the carrier might as well not exist. It should always fight while using cover or distra

...can hit speeds exceeding 800 km/h and similar to the early French Mystère fighters, can only achieve supersonic speeds during a dive. While a clumsy aircraft ...d within the weapon rather than requiring radar or other feedback from the carrier aircraft. As such, SRAAM could be mounted on any aircraft without the need

...utics assigned Douglas Aircraft Company the task of creating an innovative carrier-based attack aircraft with a jet engine, intended to eventually supersede t ...e speed and maneuverability, enabling it to hold its own against early jet fighters. Additionally, its quartet of potent 20-mm guns ensures dominance in aerial

...sulted in the plane being very sluggish to handle, very hard to land on an carrier (one aircraft even broke its tail during landing due to it being unable to ...s rockets and bombs of all sizes depending on the targets to be hit. Enemy fighters should be avoided as they will typically be faster, more manoeuvrable and b

...,475 hp is able to accelerate pretty quickly, something needed for sea and carrier landing and takeoff operations. This allows the plane to climb consistently * Large target, most dedicated fighters will run circles around the plane

...Carrier''' - Maximum speed has been changed from 20.5 to 25.6 km/h. Source:CARRIER, CHURCHILL, 3-in. GUN MARK I SERVICE INSTRUCTION BOOK. FIRST EDITION. AUGUS * On-board target tracking radars in fighters now continuously search for targets and lock on to them for tracking until

...ng raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an aircraft carrier. ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...This typically results in a situation where the P1Y1 is easy prey to enemy fighters attacking from underneath without fear of reprisal. ...he loss of both speed and altitude. Since the P1Y1 can outrun all Japanese fighters that you will face (except the J5N1, Ki-108, and J2M), you can speed away t

...of over 1,000 km/h. Relying solely on the spotting system will allow some fighters to get so close it will be impossible for you to react. It is especially co ...r, it is worth considering to instead stay high and shoot down approaching fighters, calling out your position will often lower the stigma associated with this

...the motto "bigger IS better" came into play. Due to these such heavyweight fighters like the [[P-61C-1|P-61]], [[Me 410 (Family)|Me 410]], [[Beaufighter (Famil ...rocket away to a higher altitude. Pilots found out early on that some MiG fighters like the -17 were extremely manoeuvrable and had to be prepared to nullify

** Changed to fighters: * '''VVS pilot sign''' - terms of achievement have been corrected. Carrier aircraft have been added.

| hints/tutorial_carrierSight || Look at the carrier to estimate your position | hints/useGunner || Your plane is being attacked by hostile fighters

...e ships' own anti-aircraft guns. The original tender, N.8/39, specified a carrier-borne fighter with a fixed forward armament of 4 x 20 mm cannons, preferabl ...proaches and poor forward sight which made it liable to being rejected for carrier operations.

* '''MB 157''' - carrier take-off has been removed for some missions. ...AI aircraft protecting airfields have been replaced with the following jet fighters:

...rcraft also has a slow top speed, but is still very competitive with other fighters at its BR. ...mb rate, which allows you to run literal rings around many opponents. Even fighters renowned for manoeuvrability, like the mighty Spitfire, will think twice be

Fighters attempting to take down a {{PAGENAME}} should try to force it to bleed its ...build two additional aircraft carriers. With the Navy now only having one carrier capable of operating Phantoms it was decided to reduce the Navy's Phantom f

* '''S.O.8000 Narval''' - Respawn possibility on an aircraft carrier in battle has been removed. ...rs has been moved to the reinforcement fighter group and a group of strike fighters has been placed as a separate, single reinforcement.

...at sea level and 1.95 Mach at 10,600 m, that puts it on par with many jet fighters like the MiG-19 or the Su-7B, but it is also slower than any F-104 and MiG- Compared to many other supersonic jet fighters, the Crusader is very good at dogfighting. Although it has quite low G limi

The A-4B is a carrier-based light attack aircraft. Its powerplant is the Wright J65-W-16A engine ...igher speed range, from medium to high it can give a hard time to many jet fighters including the MiG-17, or G.91 thanks to its very good instantaneous turn ra

In 1938 the Navy wanted to find a design for a carrier-based fighter with more performance than the Brewster F2A and Grumman F4F. ...needed to be foldable, so the plane would take up less room on an aircraft carrier. In order to allow for the aircraft's wings to fold, the landing gear could

...ounted anti-air defence. The Semple's roof armour is also incredibly thin. Fighters with .50 calibre machine guns, such as the '''[[P-51_(Family)|P-51 Mustang ...ufactured [[Valentine I|Valentine tanks]] and local production of the Bren Carrier, there was no longer a need for the local development of a tank. General Pu

...ttps://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/448464-15419-hs-123-a-1-has-a-carrier-hook/ report]). * Efficiency of the air brake on the Saab fighters like B18A, B18B, T18B-1 has been improved.

...oo late to participate in that conflict but went on to become an important carrier-based fighter aircraft, serving until 1964. Along with the F11F Tiger and F ...r being a reliable aircraft, and relatively easy to take-off and land from carrier decks. The aircraft was also the first naval fighter to be fitted with a ra

...6 x 60 kg. The enhanced rear firepower can be used to lure in unsuspecting fighters that might underestimate a torpedo-bomber without forward firepower. * '''B'''6N for Carrier-based torpedo bomber

...successor to the previous [[Shturm-S]], which was also an amphibious ATGM carrier based on the chassis of the MT-LB that requires good positioning behind lin ...thal threat. Hellfire missiles or rocket salvos will also disintegrate the carrier.

...aft would rotate around the propeller - causing it to spin into the sea or carrier deck. {{France twin-engine fighters and attackers}}

* Efficiency of the air brake on the Saab fighters like B18A, B18B, T18B-1 has been improved. ...ttps://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/448464-15419-hs-123-a-1-has-a-carrier-hook/ report]).

The F11F-1 Tiger is a supersonic carrier-based jet fighter equipped with the Wright J65-W-18 engine. The plane is ab While other United States supersonic jet fighters like the F-100 or F3H are better at it, the acceleration is decent for this

...eplace the '''[[A6M (Family)|A6M]]''' as the Imperial Japanese Navy's main carrier-based fighter. The A7M had a more powerful engine, a larger wing, and impro {{Japan fighters}}

...n control systems. This gave it a tactical advantage over conventional jet fighters, which required long runways and extensive support facilities. The {{Specs| When fighting enemy fighters, it is best to launch your AIM-9Gs from 2.5 to 3 km away as they are agile

...anti-air protection than the other carriers. Regardless of which aircraft carrier you land on the Harrier has no tail hook or drogue chute, so you will need ...Jump Jet, an iconic family of vertical / short takeoff & landing (V/STOL) fighters developed by the UK in the 1960s. Developed from the P.1127, a prototype ai

...A-4E is to keep altitude until one finds a target to pounce on, preferably fighters trying to climb, low flying aircraft, or distracted aircraft. Always attemp ...ons, your best bet is to have a friendly plane to pounce the chasing enemy fighters, which can give you a window to escape or fight back or to hide behind any

...ordered 418 F2G-1 Corsairs and 10 F2G-2 Corsairs (a navalized variant with carrier capability). ...orque of the engine would cause the aircraft to turn hard to the left in a carrier wave off (when increasing the throttle in the case that the landing had to

...ts; reduced reloading time of the suspended weaponry in AB; separated from fighters respawn scores multiplier in ground RB) even if it is close to them in natu ...the "Enduring Confrontation: Tunisia mission (landing and taking off from carrier. Missions to destroy carriers, are now available).

The '''A6M5 mod. 52 Hei''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 52C ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機五二型丙|Rei ...s. Try climbing and staying with your team. You will be outclassed by many fighters, so play to your strengths. Engage targets that have low energy states, and

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}} ...the use of this missile is more than capable of significantly damaging the carrier. There are multiple hit locations, but the most effective ones are the ones

...n-Zoom attacks on enemy fighters, who are not watching out for missiles or fighters, which have lost speed. The Red Tops are most useful when fired from the si The de Havilland '''Sea Vixen''' is a British twin-boom, twin-engine carrier air-defence aircraft employed by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm from the 19

The '''A6M6 mod. 53''', designated as the '''Type 0 Carrier-based Fighter Model 53 ({{Annotation|零式艦上戦闘機五三型|Rei Shi ...odels of carrier-based fighter aircraft was delayed, and new Japanese army fighters often lacked range to win a tactical initiative. The design team of Mitsubi

...ons (a total of 50 cannons overall). The 25 mm auto cannons can shoot down fighters and small attackers with ease, although some heavier aircraft such as bombe ...e Battle of Coral Sea, 1942, Aoba and CruDiv6 rendezvous at sea with light carrier Shoho. Dive and torpedo bombers from USS Yorktown and Lexington sunk Shoho

...omb payload. However, it is recommended to be used for an easier take-off. Carrier take-off are the same but with a much shorter take-off time. Be aware of ce ...will land (aircraft carrier or airfield) this may vary. When landing on a carrier, maintain greater speeds than 360 km/h but less than 480 km/h, this is to e

...from 20% to 10% while maintaining the same minimum cost. For example, for fighters, the base cost is now 480-540, instead of 480-600 RP; ...r spawning into battle. Basic cost is now 300 SP instead of 450 SP as with fighters and strike aircraft, and the mounted weapons costs are between 9-111 SP.

...istant vehicles as potential replacements for the Buffel armoured personal carrier (APC). One of the three prototypes, nicknamed the "Bulldog," would serve as When fighting aircraft such as Strike Fighters, it is advisable to conserve ammunition. 75 rounds is sufficient, but the f

* Reduces the manoeuvrability of the carrier. ...1. It was most notably carried by the de Havilland Venom and Hawker Hunter fighters as a convenient ground support option.

...was developed as the US Navy's fleet-defense fighter jet to protect their carrier groups over vast swathes of ocean against Soviet bombers carrying anti-ship ...t the F-14A. While Phoenix missiles may prove too sluggish to target enemy fighters in high-speed merges, its [[AIM-7F Sparrow|Sparrows]] can engage manoeuvrin

...t to do so, the Su-22M3 is a pretty good turnfighter compared to other jet fighters. Combined with the R-60 missile, this ability makes it a capable fighter in ...ell placed hits from the Kh-29L are enough to take down an entire aircraft carrier within seconds.

...modating of more fighters in the hangar bay and on the deck of an aircraft carrier. A more powerful engine was also installed, namely the Merlin 55 for the F * Outperformed by most other fighters at its tier

...zed version of a [[Spitfire Mk Vc|Spitfire Mk. Vc]] with modifications for carrier operations. France bought 141 Seafire LF Mk.IIIs after the war and they saw {{France fighters}}

...guidance instead of TV. While it will have a hard time tangling with enemy fighters in an even engagement, with all-aspect R-60M missiles and a massive supply ...ttlefield at lower altitudes to better avoid detection from SAMs and enemy fighters. A pair of R-60Ms can effectively dispatch enemy aircraft in sneak attacks,

* A-7D - test flight has been changed from carrier to airfield. ...attacker and bomber aircraft in Ground Arcade battles has been increased (fighters' speed remains):

...idway invasion force along with Hiei, the other 2 sisters were part of the carrier escort group. ...ells. Of the 45 fighters, 45 dive bombers and 8 B-17 Flying Fortresses, 35 fighters, 7 dive bombers and 6 B-17s remained. Almost all the Kerosene had burned le

* Cover fighters escorting AI attackers have been disabled in helicopter PvE. ...oduced for the incendiary bombs. Their costs now vary from 3 to 10% of the carrier's cost in the bomb weight range 200-2,000 kg (below 200 kg the coefficient

...Prichett'' participated in raids on Japanese transports and convoys, fleet carrier escorts, and shore bombardment until January 1945, when the task force move ''Prichett'' departed Guam on May 3 alongside the escort carrier USS ''Shipley Bay'' (CVE-85) and returned to Okinawa on May 7. She then res

...alongside the PD radar should allow the F-4S to shoot down careless enemy fighters who can't evade in time. ...y much easier to lead your shots on the SMT than many of the other 4th gen fighters if you manage to close the distance.

...terpart in the VVS. It does not have the Mach 2+ top speed of contemporary fighters, but its agility is surprisingly good and its acceleration is phenomenal. C ...close ranges, able to outperform and elude the most nimble of conventional fighters. The only downside of this aircraft is its roll rate, which can impair its

* A bug that caused second team fighters to not respawn correctly in missions of the type [Operation] has been fixed * '''AIM-54A''' — a bug where the missile could destroy the carrier aircraft while pulling up has been fixed ([https://community.gaijin.net/iss

...ouble when attempting to level out from a dive. To say the least, if enemy fighters are at lower speeds and lack the acceleration to escape from the Q-5L's pai ...ng pod. A few brand-new Q-5Ds were then modified into Q-5E and Q-5F as the carrier and designator respectively, where Q-5F would guide the bombs dropped from

...to being stripped of arresting gear and all other equipment necessary for carrier landings, together with a more powerful Wright R-1820-G5 engine producing 1 ...e to outturn many contemporaries and stay competitive with nimble Japanese fighters. It is also very controllable at high speeds even up to its structural rip

...s. It is armed with 7.62mm and 12.7mm guns, good enough to deal with enemy fighters around its BR, however it lacks the firepower to be effective against enemy ...ft which are flying against, and mission type. The P-36 will out-turn many fighters of its rank and can prove difficult to follow if attempting to shoot it dow

...t missions bomber respawns are further from the centre of the mission than fighters). ...ng Confrontation" low, medium and pre-top ranks will now use WWII aircraft carrier models. German aircraft carriers will now use Japanese aircraft carriers. F

A carrier-based biplane fighter available to new players as a reserve. It has the pec ...to dangerous levels, so avoid tailing bombers and head-on attacks against fighters.

...re significantly improved, which meant the F-14B was far more suitable for carrier operations than the F-14A. ...s useful to clear higher altitudes of enemies, as it at least forces enemy fighters at high altitude to defend and lose energy and/or positioning.

...still fall victim to the missile (at high altitude with less drag). If the carrier has HMD installed, it can also achieve off-bore lock-on against enemy aircr ...ials as IAF achieved 82 (up to 86):0 ratio against Lebanese and Syrian jet fighters thanks to their more advanced tactics, jets and most of all, their trump ca

...wo wing-mounted Type 99 Model 2 cannons. While technically classified as a carrier-borne torpedo bomber, it is very capable of fulfilling the roles of dive-, ...m/h, the Ryusei demonstrates impressive agility, often outperforming enemy fighters in turns. With the added boost of WEP, it maintains energy well during mano

...re they will be supplemented in the VTOL strike role by F-35B Lightning II fighters.

...need for an aircraft to replace their aging fleet of [[Etendard IVM]]s for carrier operations. There were several import proposals at first, including [[A-4 ( You should always destroy all other air superiority fighters before engaging in close air support.

* Limited quantity on carrier aircraft (only two) ...e missile on the basis of the older R-24, for the new generation of Soviet fighters on the horizon. This new missile would arm the future "Project 9" from Miko

...y large portion of the internal aircraft volume. This means that any enemy fighters within gun range will not have a very hard time hitting something critical ...ose cone was shortened by 8.5ft to allow the aircraft to fit onto existing carrier-based deck elevators. Inside this shorter nose cone sat an AN/AWG-9 Pulse-D