...est reserve fighter. In most regards the P-26B will be outmatched by enemy fighters; for example, the Japanese [[Ki-10 (Family)|Ki-10s]] will not only turn cir
..., the P-26B-35 does not have a 12.7 mm M2 Browning heavy machine gun. Both fighters are available at the same time and identical in all other regards.
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...s outpacing it. It is still capable of catching some of the slower reserve fighters and many slow low-tier bombers.
...cal mid-1930's design, and just like all its contemporaries (other reserve fighters), it does not have pilot armour. However, it is upgraded with self-sealing
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...]. Never attempt to turn with Zeros, He 112s, Spitfires or low-rank Soviet fighters as they will almost always have the turn advantage and get the better angle
The P-40 is good at turnfights and low-altitude fights only against fighters like Bf 109s which it faces, e.g. the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], [[Bf 109 G-2|G-2s
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...ck the surroundings as you don't want to get jumped on by a group of enemy fighters while attacking their bombers.
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...h-altitude performance required to engage strategic bombers or high-flying fighters, but is extremely competitive under 4,000 m and easily one of the best plan
...ordnance is expended, your role should be air superiority. Deal with other fighters challenging your dominance and try to deal with bombers. Always try to keep
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* Heavy armament
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...uvrable for such a large plane - while it can't outmanoeuvre single-engine fighters, it can put up a good fight.
...rgets. As an interceptor, your first targets are usually bombers and other heavy/less manoeuvrable aircraft. Your straight line speed can be used to keep up
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...overall performance. Its level speed is comparable to many single engined fighters and faster than some of them. It can reach 550 km/h at the sea level and th
...climbing from 5,000 m alt to 9,000 m alt it will outperform most of other fighters.
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...n the P-51. The airframe is too light, which further causes vibrations and heavy shaking due to the wing-mounted position of all arms. Hence the accuracy is
...ers should not be sought out. In general the P-51 plays akin to many heavy fighters in Arcade mode.
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...Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. Nicknamed "Jug" the Thunderbolt is quite a heavy fighter but the R-2800 engine makes up for it. It can reach a top speed of
...deal with such AI planes, there are still better candidates for this role. Heavy interceptor like the P-61 will make short work of any target with a short b
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...s mediocre, and once a P-47 is a sitting duck, it will be swarmed by enemy fighters. Acrobatic pilots will not be impressed by the P-47 as well, because it per
...est threats - it's possible in Arcade to outturn a 190 A, and most Russian fighters can't keep up at altitude. If in a head-on fight, start shooting early - if
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...4,000-5,000 m and can outclimb [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190s]] and most Soviet fighters at these altitudes. Try not to go much higher than that.
...issues; it can block some fire from the rear, but this means that pursuing fighters can potentially damage or even knock out the engine. Another issue with the
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The Northrop {{PAGENAME}} Black Widow is a heavy twin-engine strike fighter designed as the USAAF's first dedicated night-fi
...operate as a bomber interceptor. During these operations, if detected, the heavy fighter is likely to encounter defensive fire. To increase survivability an
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...u will likely still be at least at equal altitude and speed with the enemy fighters. However, you want to be higher, so in full uptiers side-climbing is recomm
...nd competitive, and you will be able to keep up with the majority of enemy fighters. However, there is a downside: usage of these flaps also degrades the plane
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...ys be considered a more specialised fighter version of the P-47D series of fighters, being built solely for a boom and zoom strategy. The key difference separa
* Minimal fuel load is very heavy (37 mins)
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...icles|SPAA]], soft ground units, artillery, etc. Against bombers and heavy fighters the incendiary rounds will effectively set them alight.
The ground attack capability of the Mustang is notable, as it can carry 2 heavy 1000 lb bombs, as well as 6 rockets. Thus, the Mustang is also an effective
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To combat the issue of single-pilot fighters flying long combat missions, the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) propo
...can produce a whopping 1,960 hp at sea level which can easily outrun many fighters at its BR. The F-82E also has a hydraulic boost system for the control surf
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...same direction so the speed is maintained. Doing this, even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire on you. If you miss on your st
...n allow it, a vertical dive at +500 km/h IAS will lock up almost all other fighters but the P51. Extend combat flaps and roll in a wide circle when the enemy c
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The '''12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT''' is an Italian all-purpose heavy machine gun. Modified from the [[Breda-SAFAT (7.7 mm)]] adapted to the 12.7
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...ing will cause them to jam. These downsides mean that these cannons demand heavy trigger patience. If you're struggling with ammo conservation, focus on lin
...y under sustained fire and have a low ammunition capacity of only 115 rpg; heavy trigger discipline is essential
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...aly and Taiwan (Republic of China), however, Greece continued flying their fighters until 1991.<ref name="Burrows" />
Like many jet fighters, flying slowly makes for an easy target and this is no exception for the F-
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...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
In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in Arcade, only with a few restrictions.
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...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
* Able to endure heavy punishment
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...ctic as it works well for Japanese fighters at its rank. However, Japanese fighters will outturn you.
* No armour to protect pilot; avoid any kind of head-ons or pursuit of heavy armoured planes with good defensive armament like the [[IL-2 (1941)|IL-2]]
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...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
...; don't hang around near the ground or the {{PAGENAME}}will become a slow, heavy and easy target. However, ground-attack should never be the first priority
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...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
* Can take some heavy punishment
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...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
* Resist the temptation to get into low-altitude turning fights. This is a heavy aircraft and it will lose a massive amount of speed in turns.
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...mily)|G.55]] Centauro, and Reggiane [[Re.2005 serie 0|Re.2005]] Sagittario fighters. While adequate for 1935, the Italian fighter armament of two 7.7mm Breda-S
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...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.
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* Heavy armament of six .50 cal heavy machine guns
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...ing to watch out for. On the other hand, however, both Soviet and Japanese fighters get set on fire quite easily, and once you get a good burst in, you have (i
* Turn-fighting heavy aircraft at low speeds is not advised, as the engine isn't strong enough to
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...e array of HVAR rockets and bombs. Tiny Tims are especially useful against heavy ground targets and tanks.
...{{PAGENAME}} able to dish out similar damages to that of other Rank III-IV fighters with the M2 Browning armaments.
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The Type 3 is a heavy machine gun similar in performance to the [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|M2 Browni
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...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
...1 the U.S. Navy moved onto to a new aircraft. The new goal was to create a heavy fighter for its upcoming Midway-class aircraft carriers. This next design w
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...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
While this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The manoeuvrability of this aircraft along with its slow spe
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...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
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...Corsair aboard US carriers. Featuring a range of about 1,700 km, and quite heavy armaments for its size and role - two 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns in t
...fter installation of the DGP-1 machine gun pods, engaging enemy medium and heavy bombers such as Fw 200s, He 111s or Ju 88s. Despite being a bomber, SBD is
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...fairly good manoeuvrability but does not fly nearly as well as any of the fighters you may encounter. However, this does not mean you cannot defend yourself i
...advantage, go to ground level and ground attack, preferably under cover of fighters.
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...n Aviation Company was busy during 1942 building and shipping Mustang Mk.I fighters to England to be incorporated into the Royal Air Force to fight alongside t
...available to zoom climb back up to altitude or to get away from any enemy fighters which may have attempted to intercept you. Depending on the map, if there a
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...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce
...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
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...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 ground targets
...of this plane to either get to help or to allow your gunners to engage the fighters. Often, the best defensive tactic is to stay at very low altitude to force
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...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
...ing them towards friendlies may be the best option. Since the Helldiver is heavy and sluggish, it can be hard to shake a tail. There is a rear gunner, but t
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...rol surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
...will see any of the Griffon Spitfires, earlier models can still inflict a heavy amount of damage to your airframe.
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...urvival, and securing kills, is to climb to about medium altitude and lure fighters into turning combat. An overwhelming majority of pilots are unwilling to ru
...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters, the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
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...rockets. If you find you're better at rockets, load Tiny Tims and aim for heavy targets once your HVARs are used. Otherwise load up the 3,000 lbs of bombs
* Very efficient at killing ground units especially when escorted by friendly fighters
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...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
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...rol surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
...bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (e.g. [[B-17E/L]])
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...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
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...orld War II. This weapon was not related to the [[Type 97 (7.7 mm)|Type 97 heavy tank machine gun]] used by the Imperial Japanese Army.
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...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
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...ers can easily dive to bases to quickly drop bombs and either attack enemy fighters or ground targets. It can also defend itself with a twin 12.7 mm machine gu
...o get out of difficult situations, even being able to outrun some lower BR fighters, although never forget to use your turrets to shake enemies off your tail.
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...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
Although the PBY-5A Catalina is slow and clunky, it offers a heavy payload that is sure to be a game changer if used properly. It also has a v
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...er. Overall this bomber can be considered a trainer for the later American heavy bombers with its slow lumbering presence, high bomb load and multiple defen
...does not allow dive bombing and the large wing area is easy prey to enemy fighters as the wings can be ripped off with the slightest damage. Most often, you w
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...4-cylinder radial engine that produced 1,700 hp. Although it was extremely heavy, the U.S. Navy selected Grumman's design and ordered two prototypes in 1940
...enger is a formidable torpedo bomber however it's very vulnerable to enemy fighters.
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...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce
...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
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...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce
...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
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...rt of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27, the B-17E is the first USAF heavy bomber that pilots will come across in the US tree. The legendary Flying Fo
...ng off attacks easier but do not think to stand successfully against enemy fighters. So upgrading the bomb load should be second priority. Performance modules
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If you are under attack from enemy fighters/interceptors, Do not attempt to use evasive manoeuvres - you are mainly unm
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...a rather mediocre coverage at the rear and can be easily bypassed by enemy fighters at certain angles, especially below the plane.
...this, the only truly positive quality of the Privateer is its ridiculously heavy payload in the form of eight Type A naval mines, each with as much explosiv
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...red to other fighters at its BR, which means the B-17G will not outrun any fighters or interceptors unless it has an altitude advantage.
...altitude performance, the B-17G can climb up to a safer altitude from most fighters except some dedicated interceptors, thus allowing the B-17G to reach its ta
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The Consolidated B-24D Liberator was built to be a long-range four-engine heavy bomber. It is most efficiently used for bombing stationary targets like bas
...intended that an American bomber would be able to defend itself from enemy fighters in daylight missions. These guns have excellent coverage and there is no an
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...gher altitude flying, which would help to protect the bomber from Japanese fighters which struggled to get to the higher altitudes.
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...icker than before. This allows it to win a dogfight even against dedicated fighters should the player maintain their energy and altitude advantage.
...to 16 x 127 mm [[HVAR]] rockets on its external pylons in conjunction with heavy bomb loads, the B-57B is best suited to taking out armoured targets or nava
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...overall performance. Its level speed is comparable to many single-engined fighters and even faster than some of them. It can reach 550 km/h at the sea level a
...en climbing from 5,000 m alt to 9,000 m alt, it will outperform most other fighters. Acceleration in level flight is decent and when it starts diving it gets v
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...which further increased performance. The P-51A would be one of the fastest fighters at the time, thanks to its unique design and powerful engine. In addition t
In terms of weapons, there aren't many to speak of. Nearly all US fighters from this point on feature at least six M2 Brownings. Thus the burst mass i
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...ks to its flaps, the Harpoon can turn tight, which can surprise many enemy fighters. Overall, the PV-2D Harpoon is an excellent aircraft due to its numerous ca
...due to the bomber spawn and its offensive armaments. Engaging unsuspecting fighters is also good, provided that you utilise BnZing and extend away. If your nos
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...ember 1944, while attacking Euskirchen airfield, he destroyed three Fw 190 fighters on the ground. His success led to him being promoted on 11th September 1944
...thday"]] and, most recently, the [[wt:en/news/8478-special-a-decal-and-two-fighters-to-celebrate-the-us-air-forces-birthday-en|2023 "US Air Force Birthday]]".
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...ed, capable of outrunning slower opponents like A6M. However, it is a nose-heavy plane so unlike other planes, the P-40 has to trim the elevators upwards. I
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...te-turret which is incredibly useful for bomber hunting or attacking enemy fighters, as well as four chin-mounted 20 mm cannons with 800 rounds. The P-61A-11 a
...nd 169 mph (271 km/h) and requires a very long airstrip since it is a very heavy plane.
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...ay under 550 km/h and opt for smooth, moderate turns. However, the lack of heavy armament means that you will have to keep your guns on target longer in ord
* Energy fighters (Bf 109/C.205/La-5) trying to out turn a twin-engine plane can be lured int
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...ing in the same direction, so the speed is maintained. Even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire just one shot at you. If feeli
...[[B-17 (Family)|B-17 Flying Fortress]] and [[B-24D-25-CO|B-24 Liberator]] heavy bombers when they were sent to attack targets out of the maximum range of o
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The Ho-103 is a variant of the Japanese Type 1 short-recoil operated heavy machine gun. The design was based on the M1921 Browning and chambered for t
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...t. For turnfighting, you can out-turn most monoplanes and almost all heavy fighters/attackers even without combat flaps deployed, but never turn with Spitfires
...t wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You should familiarise the shape of th
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...roy the target. Unlike the usual American aircraft with a large reserve of heavy machine gun rounds, A6M2 players must express good trigger discipline as th
...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
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...8 Festive Quest]] events. Much like its predecessor and successor, it is a heavy fighter with a large engine which fills the role of a fighter/interceptor.
Play to the P-43's speed and manoeuvrability to Boom & Zoom and avoid enemy fighters to get the upper hand, as the P-43 cannot take too many shells before a cri
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* Heavy armament
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...te this, it is not recommended to try to catch up with zoom-climbing enemy fighters, because the Spitfire will most likely run out of speed before you manage t
...lso quite a few pilots from other countries fought on Supermarine Spitfire fighters. The Americans used Spitfires, as well..
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...y to the level speed, at high altitude it gets worse compared to the other fighters like the [[P-38 (Family)|Lightning]] or [[P-47 (Family)|Thunderbolt]]. A ve
...he same altitude, but then its armament can be used to push down the enemy fighters and force them to run or go for the head on attack, which in most cases the
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* Focus on large amounts of Heavy/ medium targets
...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
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
...t can be most difficult to outmanoeuvre. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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* Focus on large amounts of heavy/medium targets
...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
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...r the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a heavy machine gun. The He 51 found itself between two great wars and to some exte
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...r the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a heavy machine gun. The He 51 found itself between two great wars and to some exte
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...s capability to outdive a lot of planes, being that the He 112 A-0 is very heavy. The He 112 A-0 is also very manoeuvrable at high speeds, whereas most mono
...te cannon, will let you, with enough luck, to destroy 4-6 tanks (including heavy tanks), before running out of ammo. Normally, the best belt for this will b
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...Once fully upgraded, it can have reach a 20 m/s climb rate, out-performing fighters even a BR spread higher. The engine won't overheat if you keep it on 100%,
...aircraft that it is likely to go up against. This is conjunction with the heavy-hitting HEI (Minengeschoß) round from the 20 mm Motorkanone make for a ver
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...l often end up with the pilot losing a fight, particularly when facing the heavy, streamlined aircraft of the U.S. line, such as [[F4U (Family)|Corsairs]] o
...t to nothing, only serving to reduce the planes performance. When using AP-heavy ammo belts, the cannon can penetrate light and medium tanks, but time is be
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...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
...crash from over-speed at any less than 800 km/h (IAS), whilst most Soviet fighters struggle to reach 720 km/h (IAS). If in disadvantage at low altitude and th
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...However, it is still quite a draggy aircraft, and the previously mentioned fighters can easily keep up with it. Furthermore, the MG 151 cannon has relatively l
...urning ability. It is not recommended to turn-fight Japanese planes or Yak fighters; if engaged on a turn-fight go to the vertical and use the spiral climb sta
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...adly in stock conditions with an armament that is vastly inferior to other fighters. This changes drastically with upgrades. They are listed in the order in wh
...0 mm are very useful against bombers and the 20 mm are better for engaging fighters
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...but the single propeller-hub MG 151 is more than enough to take down enemy fighters. Unfortunately, the G-14 is severely lacking in ground attack ordnance, wit
...ion and climb rate, it is exceptionally good at stall fighting, since many fighters will not be able to keep up with its climb rate, giving it the opportunity
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...|MG 151]] gunpods, or 30 mm MK 108 gunpods, to increase its firepower over fighters, as well as the tougher attackers and bombers. However, equipping these wil
...ent climb rate to get above most of the enemy team. This could be American fighters, however, Spitfires will be the most likely enemy to outclimb the Bf 109 G-
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...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
...heavy fighter in every way: bomber "box formations" fall apart under your heavy rocket bombardments, flying fortresses perish within seconds by this machin
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* High velocity heavy machine gun armament
...t were built by Canadair under licence from North American Aviation. These fighters would be operated by Canada until 1958, and a variety of other nations unti
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...o a three-bladed metal propeller with 20 mm or 30 mm autocannons and 13 mm heavy machine guns over two paltry 7 mm machine guns.
...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.
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...the piston engine's power output steady. Watch out for late piston-engine fighters, even if they're out of their BR range. Apply classic Boom and Zoom tactics
...engaging towards the hostile airfield to intercept with E-advantage enemy fighters. Air-Domination is established beyond the frontline with the prime directiv
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The Folgore 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 ordinan
...oor armament also makes it less than optimal at engaging bombers and heavy fighters. The consensus by the community is that the best belts are anti-air, tracer
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...st ammo to use for both cannons is the Air Target belts. They will destroy fighters and bombers faster than tracers. They are different for both cannons, howev
...alanced furball can be devastating when acting as a wingman, keeping other fighters from attacking your teammates. These opponents are less focused on evading
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A good tactic is to try and bait enemy fighters into chasing you. A good way to do this is to gather as much speed and alti
...u think you can win. It will make you bleed energy and vulnerable to other fighters. Even 7.7 mm machine guns are a big threat to the He 100, so even biplanes
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The Fw 190s are fighters, however, this one can operate in a multi-role by loading external payloads
...armament provides devastating firepower only rivaled by some heavy or jet fighters.
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...ph). Overall, the D-12 is a decent aircraft that can compete against enemy fighters and attack ground targets with bombs.
...ngeschoß rounds, no bomber in the game can survive a short burst. Against fighters, the MK 108 is as usual difficult to aim and hit. Not to mention just overk
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...ain the upper hand. Another role for the Ta 152 H-1 is the interception of heavy bombers at high altitude. Even if the bomber is trying to escape, the Ta 15
...hoß-firing 30 mm MK 108 and 2 x 20 mm MG 151 have enough power to inflict heavy damage on most targets it will encounter. Though be aware that the MK 108 o
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...ining speed and altitude is the first priority in this aircraft. Second is heavy usage of Boom and Zoom tactics, especially on heavily armed strategic bombe
* Only engage enemy fighters when they are distracted at something else or if you have the advantage or
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...ither be used to get to ground targets quickly or get the jump on climbing fighters. While generally more sluggish than the A-8 variant, the F-8 features a 30
...gfights, as it will herrmorage its energy much faster than other dedicated fighters.
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..., the He 162 is quite manoeuvrable so it can compete with propeller-driven fighters in a pinch.
...limbing along the corners of the map, as if you go head-on you'll run into fighters without the energy you need to get away. Avoid sharp turns when diving and
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...long line of German "Zerstörer" (lit. "Destroyer", used to refer to heavy fighters) aircraft. Like all of its successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom &
...llbomber" ("fast bomber"), intended as a light bomber able to outrun enemy fighters. Its offensive armament was sparse, consisting of only two MG 15 machine gu
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This heavy fighter has only limited capabilities, due to low manoeuvrability. Here are
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* Heavy nose-mounted armament with great accuracy and 1-second burst mass
...FuG 202 Lichtenstein B/C airborne radar appeared, Do 217 J-2 variant night fighters began to be constructed.
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...turn fight, and this is where a lot of players make a fatal mistake. Heavy fighters cannot manoeuvre like a single engine fighter, it has an unusually poor rol
...ndlies if needed. A team with bomber smacking Zerstörers and manoeuvrable fighters will decimate the attacking force in Arcade Battles. If you pick up a tail,
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* Manoeuvrable for a heavy fighter/bomber
* Ability to perform multiple roles such as a bomber, ground attacker, and heavy fighter
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The Do 217 N-1 is a classic heavy fighter with tremendous firepower, but poor flight performance. It can func
The Do 217 N-1 is yet another "Zerstörer" heavy fighter in the German tech tree. It is functionally a [[Do 217 J-2]] with t
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...other four 7.92 mm machine guns. With good aim, players can easily destroy fighters and bombers. However, the Do 217 is still a bomber airframe, so it cannot e
...ique member in the German heavy fighter line, as virtually all other heavy fighters either have a tail gunner or are agile enough to not need one. The second f
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...ttacker, bomber and even bomber interceptor. Though the Bf 110 can take on fighters when the opportunity comes up or is necessary, caution must be taken as any
...a heavy plane with little manoeuvrability compared to other single-engine fighters: once suspended armament is equipped, its flight characteristics worsen eve
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...he Me 410's role as a bomber. This, in combination with the need for heavy fighters, redesignated the Me 410 from a high-speed bomber towards fighting enemy ai
...mbing up to enemy bomber altitudes will be quite tough. Furthermore, enemy fighters will have far superior performance, making it difficult to engage them. Me
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...MG 15 machine guns and 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons hardly outgun conventional fighters. A small but nonetheless noticeable plus is that defensive armament has ver
...be burning far too much energy and make yourself easy prey for more nimble fighters.
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...At Dornier, the idea arose to reconfigure the current bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's [[Ta 154 A-1|Ta 154]].
...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]], both of which were als
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It is also suitable for chasing all sorts of bombers. Due to its heavy nose armament, taking down nearly any enemy is just a matter of seconds.
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...(which is to be expected), but it may be able to outturn some other heavy fighters. It does not lock up at high speeds, meaning you can dive on enemies withou
* Great straight-line top speed for a heavy fighter
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...Emergency Fighter Program in 1944, which aimed to produce cheap and simple fighters that could defend the Reich from Allied bombers. To reduce costs, Gothaer s
...ecs|name}} is how incredibly manoeuvrable it is compared to most other jet fighters. The {{Specs|name}} can almost quite literally turn on a dime and can even
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...red car) or damage overshooting enemy aircraft. However, you can't inflict heavy damage to other aircraft as your calibre is too small but you can cripple t
...use your offensive armament to destroy soft targets like AA, engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely), or head back to the airfield to rea
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The Ju 87 D-5 is not as fast as most, if not all the fighters at its battle rating, but it is surprisingly manoeuvrable at low speeds com
If battling fighters, try to head on them as the Ju 87 is a relatively tough plane, and with the
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...s a bomber air spawn, which provides a significant advantage against enemy fighters. The all-metal construction also gives the Hs 123 a very respectable struct
...that you kill some of the enemy team, begin to climb and look for damaged fighters/attackers returning to their airfield, then pounce on them. Your 7.92 mm ma
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...ur offensive armament to kill soft targets like AA or you can engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely).
...just because it is twin-engined. The Yak-2 has an amazing turn rate for a heavy fighter, thus the {{PAGENAME}} must avoid turning with it, if not dogfighti
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...troyer. The radio operator's defensive MG 15 is merely to scare away enemy fighters and is not a sufficient weapon for self-defence. The Stuka's manoeuvrabilit
...offensive armament to destroy soft targets like AA or you can engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely).
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...r's nightmare. With enough speed and energy, a Ju 87 can outmanoeuvre most fighters. A Ju 87 G pilot's best chances of surviving an encounter are a good aim, t
...ect for destroying armour. Light pillboxes, light tanks, medium tanks, and heavy tanks are all able to be destroyed by these cannons. In order to maximize d
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...at your command. However, the Stuka G-1 cannot be used to hunt bombers or fighters: you can try, but the results will be disappointing.
It is understandable that many players want to start flying their desired fighters, but a sloppy job will contributes nothing to your team and yourself. The p
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...e the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except for pillboxes and heavy tanks.
...run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel. That combined with the heavy armament makes it ideal to attack B-17 formations, even though it requires
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...imit of 750 km/h (466 mph), which is fairly good for an attacker; but many fighters will be able to reach or exceed this speed limit safely. This leaves Me 410
...t for the MG 131 turrets is more than sufficient for defense against enemy fighters and use against ground targets. Once tier two is unlocked, players should i
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...erted to the Zerstörer standard. In 1943, orders came down to equip heavy fighters with large calibre cannons to attack enemy aircraft as well as ground-attac
...eason, bomber interception might be a more viable option. Of course, enemy fighters will be your primary concern, since the Me 410 A-1/U4 has poor climb rate a
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...lso adds to its sluggishness and makes it vulnerable to attacks from enemy fighters. Nonetheless, some enemy pilots may underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot
...just because it is twin-engined. The Yak-2 has an amazing turn rate for a heavy fighter, thus the {{PAGENAME}} must avoid turning with it, if not dogfighti
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...At Dornier, the idea arose to reconfigure the current bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's [[Ta 154 A-1|Ta 154]].
...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]]. Both of which were coi
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...y ordered by the Luftwaffe to counter Allied bombing raids, as the already heavy four [[MK 103 (30 mm)|30 mm MK 103]] autocannons were deemed still not enou
...y away in an attempt to chase you. However, it struggles against other jet fighters that have more reliable armaments.
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...of 640 km/h (397 mph). This is also the Do 17's best defense against enemy fighters since it has very weak defensive armament. There is a single 7.92 mm machin
...oach is dangerous and less rewarding because you are slow as you climb and fighters can easily pick you off.
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...area. Most of your adversaries won't be equipped with cannons, so if enemy fighters decide to attack you, you can act as a distraction while your teammates eli
...om a 250 kg bomb will surely destroy any ground targets like pillboxes and heavy tanks. Lead the targets before dropping your bombs; it's not easy but becom
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...it performs well against other fighters. However, it must be played like a heavy fighter or, for instance, the Fw 190 series. Be careful and plan every step
'''Bomber interceptor''' - History's call. Seek and annihilate any heavy bombers with the impressive armament the Me 262 brings to the battlefield.
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...defensive armament is a little disappointing, but the two backwards-facing heavy machine guns can deal with light planes very quickly. However, the front is
...sure you are safe from enemy fighters. The greatest threats to you will be fighters and interceptors with astonishing climb rates, so remember to always check
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...ot be trusted to defend against fighters. It is best to avoid contact with fighters, as while fast firing, the guns are very inaccurate.
...6 is a great plane to learn bombers from. It has a relatively flexible and heavy bomb load for a medium bomber, the cockpit is clear with glass, and it is a
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...big aircraft which allows it to carry a large bomb load, but is also very heavy. Its manoeuvrability leaves much to be desired as well as the overall fligh
...ht performance upgrades come next in the priority list, as the aircraft is heavy and slow. The ammo belts are of a lesser priority, since the upgraded belts
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...e engines were urgently needed for Fw 190A fighters and Ju 88G heavy night fighters.
...rear hemisphere and were used to detect radar emissions from British night fighters. The FuG 216 device's antennas were mounted on the wing surfaces.
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...r 234 was not invulnerable and some fell prey to the guns of slower Allied fighters. One major problem for the Ar 234 was its poor backwards visibility, as wel
...It is very effective against any ground unit in-game, reliably taking out heavy tanks, pillboxes and destroyers. This can be done with a fast in-and-out ap
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The Dornier Do 217 E-2 is a versatile twin-engined heavy bomber, capable of undertaking level bombing or dive bombing missions, or e
...ell, allowing it to reach safer altitudes more easily than other lumbering heavy bombers. Unfortunately, the Do 217 has a rather poor roll rate, which makes
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...r the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a heavy machine gun. The He 51 found itself between two great wars and to some exte
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...y P-39s are common foes in uptiers, and deadly foes too. They both carry a heavy central weapon (20 mm or 37 mm cannon) that will tear the He 112's airframe
...icence. In the end, the order was never fulfilled forcing Hungary to order fighters from Italy and even develop their own fighter – the WM-23. By the time th
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...el when it comes to manoeuvrability, being able to easily out perform most fighters in this regard.
...ts impressive manoeuvrability which allows it to competitively combat most fighters that it encounters.
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..., the Ar 234 compresses a lot so players using it for bombing or attacking fighters should be wary of going too fast.
...ough to stop on. The Arado has extremely good energy retention and is very heavy, so it does take a long time to stop. You can land without gear, which, whi
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...urmovik IL-2, which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it
...nemy armour. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks against enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of Germa
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.... From there, you can either go after lone bombers or dive on unsuspecting fighters below you.
Beware of fighters such as P-47s, P-51s, Yaks, Spitfires, and J2Ms as they can outclimb you, a
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...aining some ability to manoeuvre. This being said, the Fw 190 D-13 bears a heavy reliance on speed and [[Guide_to_manual_engine_controls|engine power]] to b
...omber or fighter in the game can survive more than 50 cannon hits. Against fighters, the MG 151 cannons wielded by the D-13 and its predecessors get the job do
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...run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel. That combined with the heavy armament makes it ideal to attack B-17 formations, even though it requires
...ighter. With a bit of experience, it's relatively easy to finish off enemy fighters with one or two short bursts before they are even in range for the target i
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...eturn home alive. It may take several runs to kill a target, even with the heavy armament possessed by this aircraft, however, momentum conservation is a ke
...e.g. to escape an approaching enemy, is more akin to turning a ship than a heavy fighter. During ground attacks, its inability to aim properly makes more of
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* Wings overload at lower speeds than other fighters at its tier
...nstead of the previously standard 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, 13 mm MG 131 heavy machine guns were used. The heavier guns lead to distinct cowling bulges, n
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He 112 B-2/U-2 fighters were fitted with Junkers Jumo 210 Ga fuel-injected engines. The only extern
...s tests, the Romanians decided to reassign their Heinkels as ground-attack fighters, as had happened during the Spanish Civil War. The plane's relatively power
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...rvival, and securing kills, is to climb to about medium altitude, and lure fighters into turning combat. The overwhelming majority of pilots are unwilling to r
...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
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...nt of 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 guns, it will find itself struggling to bring down heavy aircraft.
...nd altitude higher. Energy is the aircraft's best friend, as the less than heavy armament will often require the plane to make more than one pass, especiall
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...of fire, it replaced many 7.92 mm machine guns already installed in German fighters. This 13 mm machine gun provided the punch against armoured Allied aircraft
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...ed, and players should opt to stick to boom and zoom tactics against enemy fighters. The four 30 mm MK 108 cannons have a high damage output, but they also lac
...is still a Messerschmitt and boasts an above-average manoeuvrability for a heavy fighter and high speed due to its twin DB 605's. However, it is significant
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...e on AAA, Artillery, or Vehicles. The 9 x 500 lb bombs can be used to kill heavy pillboxes on direct hits, destroyers on direct hits or they could be used t
...e you can count on when you fall back after bombing to save you from enemy fighters is something that can ensure your survival.
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====== Attacking Fighters ======
When used for dogfighting other fighters, because most aerial battles in Sim occur below 3,000 m, the P-47D can easi
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...108s or MG 151s can be left to deal with AAA or Artillery targets, or any fighters that dare to take it head-on.
'''Fighters, interceptors & strike aircraft'''<br>
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...ns in the engine cowling. This was later changed to two 12.7 mm Berezin UB heavy machine guns. The Yak-7B was the standard Yak-7's second improved variant.
* Worse manoeuvrability compared to all other low-tier Yakovlev fighters
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...ine with improved low-altitude performance and a single 12.7 mm Berezin UB heavy machine gun instead of two 7.62 mm ShKAS light machine guns. Although this
...he Yak-1B armament of a 20 mm ShKAS cannon and a single 12.7 mm Berezin UB heavy machine gun will serve as the foundation for several Yak fighter variants i
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...n for the {{PAGENAME}} is decent, though caution is necessary around enemy fighters such as the German Fw 190 which has a more significant energy retention adv
Comparable to other contemporary fighters, the {{PAGENAME}} has proper protection due to the placement of armour prot
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...ularly at high altitudes, to the point where Yak-9Ks were only assigned to heavy fighter duties and were required to be escorted by Yak-3s in case of failur
...elmann speed of the {{PAGENAME}} is superior to the majority of comparable fighters at the same battle rating making it a capable dogfighter.
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...configurable to some extent. Some airframes were modified to become night fighters, long-range, and "pure" interceptors, as well as anti-tank and bomber escor
...suddenly starts to attack. Where previous Yaks were good multipurpose turn-fighters, the Yak-9 also makes excellent use of energy-fighting tactics, so keep thi
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...f 4,848 aircraft were produced, gaining significant success against German fighters in the latter stages of World War II and, when eventually upgraded with the
...not too much, as this would cause the performance to suffer. Few adversary fighters, even ones with substantially higher top speeds, can match Yak-3's speed be
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...[[Yak-3]] was armed with one 20 mm ShVAK cannon and two 12.7mm Berezin UB heavy machine guns; the Yak-3P features serious improvements in firepower. It was
...Bf 109s, and Spitfires. Its low rip speed does keep it from escaping enemy fighters in a dive. In arcade mode, WEP provides a very good rate of acceleration, s
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...ant to note that this plane like all Yaks and like most other Soviet-built fighters, low high-altitude performance, however, even at higher altitudes, this fig
====Engaging fighters & bombers ====
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...outdive you. The acceleration below 200 km/h IAS is poor compared to most fighters, and stall fighting should be avoided unless you started the fight with an
...ials and revealed that the Yak-9U had a superior top-speed compared to all fighters in service on the Eastern front at 6,000 m (19,685 ft). Unlike the [[I-185
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...upgrade. It is a convenient and reliable option that is sufficient against fighters and other smaller aircraft. The N-37 is a good option for bomber hunting bu
...tor against bombers that haven't climbed. It can be played somewhat like a heavy version of the Yak-3P - faster and with better armament options, but not as
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...t was specially used to adapt old piston fighter pilots to fly jet-engined fighters.
...ne in the Yak-15 will make it lose less energy in turns compared to piston fighters; however, regaining lost speed back is harder and takes more time, so havin
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...d as the main training fighter for pilots transitioning from piston-engine fighters to jet engines. The Yak-17 was very similar to the Yak-15, it retained the
...ters into energy fights and avoiding prolonged fights with more modern jet fighters like the F-80C and F2H Banshee.
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...on to kill heavy bombers without sustaining massive damage reliably. Heavy fighters such as the [[F7F-1]] may also take longer to destroy than other opponents.
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...ts without any additional effect, so this belt can be found useful against fighters;
...ls is very simple - removing the enemy fighters chasing the tail of allied fighters who failed to gain altitude. Doing so can make a high contribution to the d
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...craft was a further development and refinement of the existing I-5 and I-6 fighters. The main task of the designers when creating the I-15 WR was to improve ae
...wo Moscow Aviation Manufacturing Plants, No. 1 and No. 39 produced 94 I-15 fighters. The first batch of 50 aircraft featured the American SGR-1820-F-3 engines
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...ts without any additional effect, so this belt can be found useful against fighters;
...ls is very simple - removing the enemy fighters chasing the tail of allied fighters who failed to gain altitude. Doing so can make a high contribution to the d
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...rior to Update 1.27, the Chaika is arguably one of if not the best biplane fighters in War Thunder, with incredible manoeuvrability and blistering ShKAS machin
...f (2,000-3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers.
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...ss demanding roles, such as ground attack. A total of 2,408 {{Specs|name}} fighters were built between the autumn of 1937 and the end of 1939, making it the se
...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-15 is extremely sen
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...capable as heavy machine guns or autocannons against the new generation of fighters encountered by the Luftwaffe.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Chen 2017</ref> The more
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...targets and bomb in relative comfort. This is because a majority of early fighters struggle to reach these heights. One of the first aircraft in the game to b
...de to work with. The MiG-3 is nowhere as agile as the Bf 109 or many other fighters and can seem quite stiff in the controls. Utilising engine control (speed),
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...ing at high altitudes will result in you stalling out. Try to take on most fighters below 4,000 m.
...gview.png|thumb|The I-16's powerful ShVAK cannons make short work of enemy fighters.]]
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...er, a official directive called for a twin engine fighter-interceptor with heavy armament. Mikoyan stepped up to the task with their I-300 prototype, a simp
...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
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...-30D|Yak-30]], and were chosen as the Soviet Union's second-generation jet fighters, entering production as the '''MiG-15''' and [[La-15]] respectively. The Mi
The MiG-15's weight is very low in comparison to other jet fighters from similar era, it is only ~4700 kg and along with quite good wings aerod
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...raft in the game to be armed with a cannon. It is also one of the earliest fighters in rank II to be armed with a cannon, along with the LaGG-3-11 and the Yak-
...ircraft, aim for the main mass of the plane, the fuselage. If up against a heavy fighter or bomber, aim for a single engine or wing. Usually a burst of cann
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...and trigger discipline, a skill required for almost all future Soviet jet fighters in the tech tree. Having the powerful VK-1 engine and strong firepower, the
...ammunition reserves, especially compared to the American planes armed with heavy machine guns, and it is very easy to run out of ammunition without careful
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...shape, airfoil form, and tailplane design were introduced. The results of heavy wind tunnel testing and prototyping by {{Annotation|TsAGI|Central Aerohydro
...iG-17 is still a very dangerous foe to the Sabre series and many other jet fighters, one of its main strengths is performance in vertical manoeuvres. It is als
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...aircrafts, but may be lacking against enemy bombers and heavy twin engine fighters.
The La-5F is a relatively heavy fighter which makes it a good candidate to perform Boom & Zoom tactics. Due
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...cs such as boom and zoom and regular low altitude flight, like most Soviet fighters. Its engine performs better at altitudes below 4,000 m, and it has a very p
...tating air target ammo belt while the second one gives a huge boost to the fighters flight characteristics. Difference between a completely stock and a fully u
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...ive bomber. It was an attempt to turn the widely available airframe into a heavy/night fighter in response to the rise in night bombings during the early mo
...er. The aircraft's turn rate is also quite mediocre even for a twin engine heavy fighter, though it is superior to aircraft such as the [[Do 217 J-1|Do 217
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...nique to attack fighters and bombers below it or to engage or outrun enemy fighters which manage to get up to the same altitude. As a low-level attacker, this
...NAME}} to compete easily with some fighters and can outperform other heavy fighters such as those from the Potez 630 family.
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The I-29 is an excellent high-speed twin-engine heavy fighter produced by the Yakovlev Design Bureau. This aircraft was developed
...eans a "slow plane", the I-29 is a great contender to prove otherwise. The heavy fighter aircraft boasts two 12-cylinder V-shaped Klimov M-105PA engines, wa
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...e, you cannot take concentrated fire from enemy fighters, especially heavy fighters. As you near your target (about 3 km away) go into a slight climb, then nos
* Heavy armament with large ammo capacity
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...l need to be hit from the top or rear to penetrate the thicker armour, and heavy tanks are invulnerable unless you land a direct bomb or rocket hit.
...s and rockets are best used for tougher targets, like pillboxes and medium/heavy tanks. You lack any sort of bombing reticule in Realistic Battles, so aim c
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...turn time leaves much to be desired. It is quite fast, and can outrun most fighters if downtiered.
* One 7.62 mm MG is rather ineffective against better-armoured fighters
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...mm cannons, the aircraft can take out most ground targets with ease: even heavy tanks don't stand a chance with well-aimed shots to the sides or rear. As
* Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
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...This means that the aircraft is much slower than most enemy single-engine fighters and some of its twin-engined brethren (for example, the [[Me 410 A-1|Me 410
...actually quite satisfactory for an aircraft of its size. However, being a heavy fighter, the Pe-3bis suffers from relatively bad energy retention and turni
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...IL-2M (1943) has a very low top speed of only 400 km/h (250 mph), so many fighters will be able to catch up and set themselves into an advantageous position f
...should be used against relatively stronger targets like light pillboxes or heavy tanks.
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...aster than its predecessor, the IL-10 is still noticeably slower than most fighters it would face at this BR. Fortunately, the IL-10 still retains the manoeuvr
...d mobility improvement compared to IL-2. While the aircraft is still quite heavy and sluggish to turn at times, the IL-10 is able to reach its flat top spee
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...iercing rounds. Thus, just like its earlier relatives, the IL-10 is a very heavy aircraft which can hurt performance aspects such as acceleration.
...23 mm NS-23 cannons, placed in the wings. While not capable of destroying heavy ground targets, these cannons are extremely deadly to single, twin, and qua
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...; the ''KD-3'' bomb upgrade is fairly mandatory for destroying any type of heavy ground target successfully, and having the ''Turret 23 mm '' and ''New 23 m
* Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed
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If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
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...SB is also very impressive, allowing it to dogfight with less agile enemy fighters and damaging them utilizing the front mounted twin Shkas machine guns. Howe
If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
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...h stock. At its low battle rating, it is capable of outrunning some of the fighters it encounters, such as the F3F and I-153 Chaika. With enough energy though,
If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
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...damage to a crew through a enclosed cockpit. This belt is the best against fighters with enclosed cockpit.
If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
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If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
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If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB
...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
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...away and your agility to dodge gun passes until you have reached friendly fighters or strong allied AAA.
...ft. As such, it's not wise to spawn in the Pe-2 if you don't have friendly fighters up.
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...away and your agility to dodge gun passes until you have reached friendly fighters or strong allied AAA.
...also became the basis for the [[Pe-3bis|Pe-3]] heavy fighter. Losses were heavy, however. Crews often complained about a lack of armour protection for the
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...at an elevated position when compared to the rest of the crew, which enemy fighters or interceptors might not be aiming for since the gunners are the most dang
...tes around the map and far from the battle because it won't be long before fighters start appearing at your rear. If an enemy does appear on your six, drop you
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...ntally out turn most heavy fighters and even some less agile single-engine fighters. As to offensive capabilities, the aircraft is equipped both with a horizon
...t defence is then the Pe-2-359's agility and speed. When attacked by enemy fighters, use your speed to run away and your agility to dodge gun passes.
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The '''Petlyakov Pe-8''' was an early design Soviet heavy bomber which debuted in 1936. This monster of a bomber was the only four-en
...ensive weapons are critical to protecting the bomber against inbound enemy fighters, especially because of the bomb payload which it can carry. Options can ran
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...will not stop most fighters without a lucky hit however it can discourage fighters from making slow approaches onto your tail. As such this plane should alway
...such as the [[R3 T20 FA-HS]], as well as being somewhat effective against fighters. Having allies about is still your best defence.
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...-2 (ACh-30B) is a long-range twin-engine bomber capable of carrying a very heavy payload of bombs (up to 5,000 kg) over shorter distances. Unlike the [[Yer-
...of its flight performance are unremarkable compared to other contemporary heavy bombers. It should also be kept in mind that the already poor flight perfor
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...e enemy's airfield in order to avoid detection. Attack pillboxes (light or heavy, it doesn't matter with 500 kg bombs) as these don't move. Only engage the
Late War piston fighters ([[Spitfire F Mk 24]], [[Fw 190 D-13]], [[F8F-1B]], etc.) - These are const
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...-2 (ACh-30B) is a long-range twin-engine bomber capable of carrying a very heavy payload of bombs (up to 5,000 kg) over shorter distances. It is the final,
...of its flight performance are unremarkable compared to other contemporary heavy bombers. It should also be kept in mind that the already poor flight perfor
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...kly ordered the reverse engineering of the three bombers into a new Soviet heavy bomber, and assigned the daunting task to Andrei Tupolev. The first aircraf
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...e enemy's airfield in order to avoid detection. Attack pillboxes (light or heavy, it doesn't matter with 500 kg bombs) as these don't move. Only engage the
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...e enemy's airfield in order to avoid detection. Attack pillboxes (light or heavy, it doesn't matter with 500 kg bombs) as these don't move. Only engage the
* [[Spitfire F Mk 24]], [[Fw 190 D-13]], [[F8F-1B]], etc. - Late War piston-fighters are constant opponents at the battle rating, so they should never be ignore
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The Tu-14T can be considered a slow and heavy jet like most bombers. However, even for its BR it is quite slow when compa
* Too large and heavy to dogfight
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...mage to unsuspecting aircraft, biplanes, monoplanes and bombers alike. Its heavy armament makes it the perfect aircraft to pounce on carefully selected enem
...ircraft, aim for the main mass of the plane, the fuselage. If up against a heavy fighter or bomber, aim for a single engine or wing. Usually, a burst of can
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...ew degrees) but after a while it will have lost a lot of its speed, become heavy, and turning will be a slightly harder task to do which ruins its decent ma
...th the lack of armour plates and general armour, the Tandem MAI can take a heavy beating and still be fine to fly around with. One drawback with the Tandem'
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...uffer in low altitude engagements due to its weight. However, if used as a heavy fighter (maintaining energy, using altitude and avoiding furballs), the LaG
...y winnable with the 37 mm cannon, as it has the ability to knock out enemy fighters with a single shot.
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...able, it should only rely on its gunners as a last resort. The 12.7 mm UBT heavy machine guns covering the rear can be quite effective, but the waist 7.62 m
...became the basis for the [[Pe-3 (Family)|Pe-3]] heavy fighter. Losses were heavy, however. Crews often complained about a lack of armour protection for the
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Japanese fighters will out-turn you in both the horizontal and vertical, though they, for the
...ou give them the opportunity. Since the Yak-9M doesn't have a particularly heavy armament, it is inadvisable to rely on sniping them in this type of engagem
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...light by any incoming bullets. The airframe itself is easily torn apart by heavy machine guns and cannons. Use the Yak-3's manoeuvrability and speed to avoi
...1944 and 1945, with a total of 4,848 built, and considered one of the best fighters of the war.
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...et allies like the KPAF and PLAAF before being phased out in favour of jet fighters.
...ealing with enemy aircrafts and can consistently destroy bombers and heavy fighters.
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...certain distance. The PBY-5A Catalina is slow and clunky, but it offers a heavy payload that is sure to be a game changer if used properly. It also has a v
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...nd flight characteristics and performance are similar to them. Unlike many fighters, the I-301 was made out of wood and polymer, which contributed to its flyin
...rease in firepower. The I-301's firepower is a step above the other LaGG-3 fighters due to the extra machine guns and powerful cannon. The cannon is a 23 mm PT
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...flying aircraft carriers for [[I-15 M-25|I-15]] and [[I-16 type 10|I-16]] fighters.
...speed of TB-3 is equal to a terminal speed of most of the fighters, these fighters will often have a hard time intercepting the TB, while the TB gunners will
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...ed, capable of outrunning slower opponents like A6M. However, it is a nose-heavy plane so unlike other planes, the P-40 has to trim the elevators upwards. I
The tactics against fighters remain the same as above - BnZ them.
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...pe 27]]. With some careful aim they will do good work against contemporary fighters. The best belts to use are Default and Armoured Targets. Avoid belts contai
...tor to account for is the wing placement of the guns, which typical Soviet fighters do not have to worry about; try a gun convergence of 400-500 meters.
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* Many fighters can outperform it at its BR
...m themselves. The virtually unusable 20 mm cannon was replaced by the old, heavy but more reliable Colt-Browning M4. The cannon had a lot of faults, mainly
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...itude, and is overall a manoeuvrable aircraft. However, unlike many of the fighters in the Yak line, the Kingcobra has a very high structural speed limit of al
...issues; it can block some fire from the rear, but this means that pursuing fighters can potentially damage or even knock out the engine. Another issue with the
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...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce
...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
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...speed of 644 km/h at 3,048 m. Thanks to that, it can outperform many other fighters like the early versions of Bf 109 or other American planes at that altitude
...{{Specs|destruction|body}} km/h, which is excellent compared to the other fighters at similar battle rating. Its roll rate is slightly improved compared to th
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...The 500 kg bombs are able to make short work of any tank whether light or heavy in its tier, but the 250 kg bomb can only provide enough explosive power to
...t likely break down if something manages to hit it. If willing to engage a heavy bomber main targets should be the wings and elevators, as they are easy tar
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...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 that.
...issues; it can block some fire from the rear, but this means that pursuing fighters can potentially damage or even knock out the engine. Another issue with the
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...ppen on a widespread scale, and 190 D-9s were relegated to attacking enemy fighters or ground attacks. The 190 D-9 was one of the most widely produced Fw varia
...thing the D-9 lacks is its turn rate, which is abysmal without flaps. Many fighters can easily turn inside a Dora, so players should stick to energy fights. Du
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The Hurricane Mk I/L is one of the first monoplane fighters you will come across within the British tree. The aircraft is powered by a
...peed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
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...a little slower than the Mk I/L, and is fairly slow compared to the other fighters at the same BR. If you do get into a fight, use the Mk IIB's good manoeuvra
...gy and speed after a turn fight takes some time, leaving you vulnerable to fighters that didn't join the furball. Keep in mind that the speed of the aircraft i
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...has a fairly average level of survivability compared to most single engine fighters. In terms of armour, the pilot is protected by 16.9 mm of steel in their se
...than they did, tried to get us up to 16,000 feet, where our Tempests were heavy and our engines sluggish."
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.... It is armed with four deadly Hispano cannons, which can obliterate enemy fighters with the air targets belt. With all modules purchased, the Typhoon is one o
...ssess the situation on the battlefield. If the enemy team is ground forces heavy, you can choose to thin them out with bombs or rockets. You can even use yo
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...level. This is generally enough to keep distance from old interceptors and fighters by using WEP and escape towards teammates, even if they dive, as long as th
...by losing speed (by cutting engine down to 30% or even 0, then doing some heavy turns and rolls simultaneously) until it reaches the speed of around 320 km
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...send-off. With its sleek airframe, extremely powerful Centaurus engine and heavy weight, it holds one of the highest top speeds of any traditional prop airc
...ry to blitz any aircraft that it sets its sights on. On the flip side, the heavy weight means it fares very poorly in manoeuvre fights as most propeller air
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...attack duties due to its low cannon ammunition pool and the absence of any heavy machine guns which can penetrate a tank's thin roof armour. In addition, th
...0 km/h IAS, the aircraft begins to lose speed and agility until it becomes heavy and unwieldy beginning at 250 km/h. A favourite tactic of Fw 190 A-1 pilots
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...engagement and emerge victorious (bar the occasional biplane and Japanese fighters, against which the superior speed and energy characteristics of the aircraf
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...with an even greater ability to gain the altitude advantage over opposing fighters and dictate the terms of the ensuing dogfight. The Spitfire Mk IIa's main s
...they are only 7.7 mm in calibre. So, it can be difficult to destroy heavy fighters, attackers, and especially bombers. It is likely that long bursts will be n
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...round attack duties due to its low ammunition count and the absence of any heavy machine guns which can penetrate a tank's thin roof armour. In addition, th
* 20 mm cannons easily destroy enemy fighters
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...en more important against the sheer speed and power of German and American fighters. While the increased power of the cannons will be helpful in taking down op
...ts agility, speed, and rate of climb, it can easily run rings around enemy fighters and dispense punishing blows as well. However, there are several points to
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* Germany and Italy: fighters of both those nations are well armed and have decent survivability, have be
...resist a few hits with 20 mm guns. Fortunately those planes are relatively heavy and lack climb rate so you should be able to gather more potential energy b
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...he Spitfire will be facing mostly German planes which are primarily energy fighters, this upgrade will help with dogfighting German planes.
* Effective counter to high-altitude fighters (Ta 152, G.56, etc.)
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...r an all-cannon arrangement like the C-type or installation of M2 Browning heavy machine guns. These could also be "clipped", removing the wingtips to impro
...e effective against fighters but may struggle against large planes such as heavy bombers. They can't destroy well-armoured ground targets, but can destroy l
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...urn nearly every other plane that it might face, except for a few Japanese fighters. However, engaging in extended turnfights usually should not be the pilot's
...smaller, lighter targets (single-engine fighters) over larger ones (heavy fighters and attackers). All else being equal, and as long as teammates or win condi
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...ion of a 250 lb bomb is very lacklustre, and its effect against medium and heavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armoured vehic
{{Britain fighters}}
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...ry of Aircraft Production drew up the official F.9/40 specifications for a heavy interceptor fighter to be designated as Type G.41; the first prototype figh
The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
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...ry of Aircraft Production drew up the official F.9/40 specifications for a heavy interceptor fighter to be designated as Type G.41; the first prototype figh
The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
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...ost enemies in turnfights, excluding most Japanese fighters, other British fighters and several Bf 109s, all of which are more agile. Try to maintain a speed o
...Norway and Spain. The main form of attack (especially when there are more fighters around the target) is Boom & Zoom. Energy fighting is an option too, if in
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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
Against biplanes, the Hurricane plays similarly to a heavy fighter. The large number of guns allows you to down anyone in your crossha
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The Firefly often struggles in initial climbing due to the heavy weight and large size of the aircraft. Once engaged, however, the Firefly's
...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
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...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
...nts of the Hurricane in War Thunder. As a rank II fighter, it packs a very heavy punch with its four cannons and is able to function as a fighter or attacke
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...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
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...'''{{PAGENAME}}''' can be considered as a British [[IL-2]]. With extremely heavy armament as well as a respectable secondary load, the Firebrand is foremost
...s the plane to be less responsive and manoeuvrable compared to traditional fighters. Handling while banking and negative G manoeuvres can be described as "floa
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...ill perform most competitively above 6-7 km. It is good for engaging other fighters and bombers up to 12 km due to a 2nd supercharger gear that peaks in power
...6-7 km. Therefore, it is adept at engaging heavy bombers and high-altitude fighters.
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...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
Against the Bf 109 or rank IV Italian fighters, it is best to either go for BnZ or Hit and Run tactics, those planes have
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...250 lb or 2 x 500 lb bombs, it is easily able to destroy light, medium and heavy tanks. The Beaufort is also able to take a few hits, making it a great bomb
When engaging fighters ([[Yak-7B|Yak-7s]], [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109 Es]], [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]],
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...km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not su
...ngage from high altitude. The Beaufighter has an adequate climb rate for a heavy fighter and can engage bombers with some ease.
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...op requirements, surviving against incoming flak will be a real challenge. Heavy fighter tactics can be used once again, but with a few changes. Compared to
...ly AI radar, the Beaufighter was one of the world's first successful night fighters.
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...of poor top speed and a bad climb rate. When used for bomber hunting as a heavy fighter, you will quickly find the replacement of the Mk X's 7.7 mm machine
...hter Mk X]] but the added weapon mass makes flight performance worse. Both fighters carry Bristol Hercules XVII engines, however, Mk X carries variant optimize
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The Whirlwind Mk I should be used similarly to other heavy fighters. The flight characteristics are very similar to the [[Whirlwind P.9]] with
...rate for a heavy fighter, but will be easily out turned by single-engined fighters. The use of combat flaps will help to balance out this disadvantage. Care m
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...but aiming at their front may cause bounces and is not a guaranteed kill. Heavy tanks are like medium, but a frontal attack is most certainly going to boun
...gainst the Japanese however, it is totally outclassed. All of the Japanese fighters will outmanoeuvre you so like in all other aircraft, don't turn with these.
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The Mosquito FB Mk VI is a heavy-hitting fighter-bomber that can cover many roles in War Thunder as it could
...standing agility in the war, pilots often remarked it as being on par with fighters and nothing like what they had flown before. This was thanks to its light y
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...ld stay high until you run out of targets to engage then you should go for fighters, before ground targets when it is safe to do so. When diving, use your airb
...apable at turning, its ability to retain and generate energy is below most fighters, and firing solutions can be difficult to capitalise on due to its unwieldy
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...a limited area of coverage and leaves a lot of the plane exposed for enemy fighters to swoop in from. So best course of action is to get them on the Hampden's
...rry cannons or 12.7 mm machine guns. These kind of planes can easily cause heavy damage to the Hampden.
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...t a BR where it can face both jets and very high-performance piston engine fighters. Common threats for the Hornet are the P-51H, the Bf 109 K, and early jets
...gle enemy, etc.) or you may soon find yourself alone versus multiple enemy fighters, a situation even the powerful Hornet can struggle in. The Hornet's ability
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* Possibility to face planes with 12.7 mm heavy machine guns and 20 mm cannons
...f early bombing raids on Europe. The Hampden proved no match for Luftwaffe fighters. It was subsequently switched to various night time operations, such as min
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...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
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* Engines seem to be indestructible and will remain operational even under heavy fire
* Weaponry consists purely of 7.7 mm machine guns, making fighting against fighters a serious challenge at best
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...rew, especially the gunners, are very vulnerable. This could lead to enemy fighters quickly disabling your gunners and leaving you defenseless.
...or airspeed, bomb ground targets, and retreat before ground starting enemy fighters arrive, however, be close to friendlies so they can intercept chasers.
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* Hopelessly outclassed by enemy fighters of similar rank
* Bad climb rate, largely due to the combination of the heavy airframe with only average engines
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...me battle-rated bomber in the payload department as well. However, being a heavy bomber has its drawbacks. Compared to nearly all previous British bombers,
The Halifax Mark IIIa is the first true "heavy" bomber that an Allied player will unlock. It has four engines that do well
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British heavy bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Op
...be tricky. Its defensive armament is lacking, so it is best to avoid enemy fighters altogether rather than attempting to fend them off. If you do find yourself
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The Stirling B Mk I is very large and very heavy. However, it has the ability to carry the heaviest bombload for its rank wi
...climbing specifically to prey on easy bombers such as the Stirling. If any heavy fighter or bomber hunter reaches you, you can expect to be sent back to the
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...7.7 mm MGs struggle to damage any aircraft at rank III, with well-armoured fighters and interceptors being nearly impossible to take down quickly. The firing a
The Stirling B Mk III is very large and very heavy. However, it has the ability to carry the heaviest bombload for its rank wi
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...yce Merlin 68 that can propel the Lincoln to a respectable top speed for a heavy bomber. Unfortunately it still lacks a ventral or belly gunner, which means
...ggish as its contemporaries, but is still vastly inferior to the myriad of fighters that will take any chance they can get to feast on the poor Lincoln.
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...d from the troublesome Avro Manchester, the Avro Lancaster is a long-range heavy bomber optimised for delivering huge payload over long distances. Compared
...and thus leaves the plane vulnerable to any other planes save for another heavy bomber. On the other hand, the Lancaster's ease of control and overall good
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...effective in intercepting other jet bombers or dropping in on unsuspecting fighters from behind enemy lines.
...ets as a bomber, but then you can use the plane to its full potential as a heavy fighter. The Canberra rolls decently when slow, but when you start to turn,
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...It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with its high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain a
...e between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber h
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...best below 6 km (20000 ft). When manoeuvring keeps the speed up, this is a heavy aircraft and will not easily regain energy lost by high loads, making it vu
...problem was never entirely solved and Typhoon pilots had to operate their fighters from engine start to shut down with their oxygen masks on.
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...take them out, be cautious with your cannon ammo, as those are your only "heavy" hitting guns. Downsides to the Boomerang is that it is rather slow when co
...2A Buffalos. Following the start of the war, the RAAF was hard-pressed for fighters: the UK, Australia's primary source for aircraft, was barely supplying enou
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...werful Griffon Mk.65 allowed it to climb better than the majority of enemy fighters at nearly all attitudes; however, the performance drop at altitudes, compar
...s intended to force an enemy to manoeuvre. Neither can damage AI medium or heavy tanks but both can damage pillboxes when aimed properly.
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...ion of a 250 lb bomb is very lacklustre, and its effect against medium and heavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armoured vehic
* Heavy recoil when firing, although can be negated by tap firing
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...oduction vehicle, is the direct ancestor of the British [[Whirlwind Mk I]] heavy fighter. Development of the aircraft began in 1937 and the aircraft in this
...use of flaps, making it possible to dogfight with most of the twin-engine fighters and, with skill and situational advantages, some single-engine planes as we
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...uickly enter and exit the combat area, run down other bombers or, act as a heavy fighter. The aircraft is capable of flying on a single engine, giving it a
..., such as hunting bombers, bombing ground targets or intercepting climbing fighters. A general advice is to keep altitude, bomb ground targets and then search
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...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
* Heavy and fairly slow: big target at low altitude
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...cellent at its BR, being able to destroy large targets such as destroyers, heavy tanks and bases. Torpedoes can also be equipped, but the Catalina is a big,
...n easily hit you with the slow cruising speed of only 250 km/h. Being very heavy, the Catalina can be hard to reduce altitude with without going too fast -
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...is solely due to the aircraft's powerful turboprop engine. Coming in at a heavy 7 tonnes with no payload, or 9 and a half tonnes with its maximum payload,
...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
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...itish planes, which is nice for competing with same-tier German and Soviet fighters. In short, the MB.5 is a sort of symbiosis of a Spitfire and a Mustang, whi
...l making it lose a considerable amount of energy. However, also due to its heavy nose, the MB.5 has a surprisingly good pitch-down rate, which will certainl
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...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
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...d with 2 machine guns and 2 cannons, the Raiden will primarily rely on its heavy-hitting cannon armament as it should be primarily used in Boom-N-Zoom tacti
Unlike other Japanese fighters, the J2M2 has some decent armour. There is a 70 mm bulletproof glass plate
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...s or installations with their impressive payload. However, the rockets are heavy and reduce the A7M's performance, so they should be used wisely and sparing
...e Pacific, the A7M2 is the lowest battle rating Japanese plane that boasts heavy rockets that can destroy the heaviest of ground targets. Together with the
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...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
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.../>The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]]
...e J2M3 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M3 can
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...ing four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft is more than capable of dealing with heavy damage. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterp
Sharing this role with other "energy fighters" such as the [[Fw 190 D-13]] the Raiden's main downside is its lack of mano
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...make for great prey as they are large and aren't as agile as single-engine fighters. As a Shinden pilot, it is unwise to let the enemy get onto your six o'cloc
Developed with the intention of intercepting heavy bombers, it was given 4 nose-mounted 30 mm cannons.
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...a low rate of fire and low ammo count, but are very powerful and can down fighters with a few solid shots. The stock belt is lacking and it is recommended to
* Can carry either a heavy 800 kg or a 500 kg bomb
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...y the Japanese Army, and was gradually replaced by more advanced monoplane fighters such as the Ki-27, Ki-43, and Ki-44.
...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-I excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes whe
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...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-I excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes whe
...d an open cockpit. This plane was created in the design bureau of Kawasaki Heavy Industries under the direction of Takeo Doi. While the new fighter was bein
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...s of the Pacific War. It gained air superiority against Chinese and Soviet fighters, but was outperformed by newer Allied planes. The Ki-27 was also operated b
.... A lone Ki-27 is easy prey for allied energy fighters. Like most Japanese fighters, engaging an enemy head-on is not recommended. If fighting an enemy energy
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...the iconic Japanese agility of its country, being able to turn-fight most fighters it encounters, with its high roll rate serving well to keep its targets in
The Ki-44-II hei is armed with four Ho-103 heavy machine guns, with a total of 1,000 rounds of ammunition (250 rounds per gu
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...l happily burn the entire fighter to the ground, like most of the Japanese fighters in the game.
...t. For turnfighting, you can out-turn most monoplanes and almost all heavy fighters/attackers even without combat flaps deployed, but never turn with Spitfires
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...t. For turnfighting, you can out-turn most monoplanes and almost all heavy fighters/attackers even without combat flaps deployed, but never turn with Spitfires
...t wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You should familiarise the shape of th
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The handling is good in general. During a take off the Ki-44 feels nose-heavy without any flaps deployed therefore after retracting the gears and flaps y
...ng - with the appropriate opponent, of course. Except a few dedicated turn fighters, the Ki-44 can out-turn and get on most opponents' tail with combat flaps d
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...ng - with the appropriate opponent, of course. Except a few dedicated turn fighters, the Ki-84 can out-turn and get on most opponents' tail with combat/takeoff
...(Family)|A6M]], [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]], etc: If you see these turn fighters on your tail try outrunning them by diving at around -40 degrees. The Ki-84
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...tfire or [[Re.2005 serie 0|Re.2005]] (with the exception of other Japanese fighters like the [[A6M5]]). Overall it is an enjoyable aircraft to fly due to its e
...modification is the middle child of the Ki-84 family, dropping the 12.7 mm heavy machine guns from the [[Ki-84 ko|previous model]] in favour of two addition
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...d fuel, trigger discipline is also necessary with limited ammo, armed with heavy-hitting 30 mm cannons, which can dispatch enemy air targets with a single h
...plane can turn and roll with ease, capable of outmanoevering almost every fighters it may face. Though due to the lightweight of the Shusui, the plane will ea
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...s the small ammo capacity of its 30 mm cannons, it is best to leave it for heavy-punching teammates. As for the Ju 288 that climb, do not engage if you have
* Can and will face early jet fighters (e.g. He 162), which negate your speed advantage
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
...your advantage when engaging enemy aircraft. Unfortunately, the Ki-45 is a heavy fighter, meaning its turn time is still not on par with other aircraft such
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
* Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance.
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...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the
Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While
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...annon from a distance or get close and unleash its 20 mm guns on large and heavy bombers. The 57 mm cannon is powerful but inaccurate, so it is better to fi
...fast aircraft. The aircraft is as manoeuvrable as you would expect from a heavy fighter, though quite sluggish in a turn compared to a single engine aircra
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Japanese twin-engine heavy fighter/interceptor prototype developed from the [[Ki-96]] and [[Ki-102 ots
...side of the map and have friendly cover above it. If the plane faces enemy fighters at high altitude without allies, it should be cautious and strike when they
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is based on the Mitsubishi [[Ki-67 (Family)|Ki-67]] heavy bomber, refitted as an interceptor in an attempt to counter the American hi
...ving vehicles. The Ki-109's defensive armament is poor, and conflicts with fighters should be avoided at all costs. Alternatively, the 75 mm gun is also effect
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...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.
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...|Fury]]. Though the F1M2 is still an able turner and can keep up with some fighters such as the [[P-26 (Family)|P-26]], pursuing a direct fighter engagement is
...powerful guns or suspended ordnance, the F1M2 should be played more as a "heavy" fighter, utilizing its great manoeuvrability, airspawn, and defensive arma
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...ures a high-altitude bomber spawn, allowing it to reach bases before enemy fighters can climb to intercept it despite its low maximal speed. The single forward
...bombs can destroy light tanks, any heavily armoured target like medium and heavy tanks or destroyers will shrug them off unless you score a direct hit, whic
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...ent out by the IJAAS (Imperial Japanese Army Air Service) for a long-range heavy fighter. Tomio Kubo, the designer of the successful Ki-46, and his team too
* Very good climb-rate (excellent for a heavy fighter)
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...eploy their fighter aircraft, and to evade interception by outpacing enemy fighters. Additionally, the Ki-21 boasted self-defence armament to fend off attacks
** ''Kyu-Nana Shiki Jū Baku (九七式重爆, Type 97 Heavy Bomb)''
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...d Australia. The aircraft was vulnerable to the newer generation of Allied fighters and was gradually replaced by the Kawanishi H8K. A total of 215 units were
...so cap bases in naval battles, but it should avoid close combat with enemy fighters and AA guns. Given its large size and slow speed, flying away from enemy pu
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...aircraft should avoid close-in, frontline combat, and instead be used as a heavy bomber/support aircraft.
The first playstyle for this aircraft would be a heavy bomber in RB. The aircraft benefits from airspawn, meaning that it is much
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...mber, if you're caught alone or off guard you are an easy target for enemy fighters and attackers. Although not a sure tactic, having a fighter escort will boo
...approaching fighter. While type 89 machine guns aren't much of a threat to fighters, it deter some opponents]]
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...Ki-49 to hover above an area and drop all of its payloads rather quickly. Heavy bombers such as the G8N1 Renzan have a harder time due to their sheer size
...ally turn on a dime, instead of having to line up longer bombing runs like heavy bombers you can "hover" over the base or airfield and attempt dive attacks.
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...Ki-49 to hover above an area and drop all of its payloads rather quickly. Heavy bombers such as the G8N1 Renzan have a harder time due to their sheer size
...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" because the Ki-49
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Type 4 Heavy Bomber Model 1A ({{Annotation|四式重爆撃機甲|Yon Shiki Jūbakugekiki
...ilot Abbreviation: {{Annotation|Yon-Jū (四重)|Abbreviation of (Type) 4, Heavy (Bomber)}} {{-}} Roku-Nana (6-7)
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...Ki-49 to hover above an area and drop all of its payloads rather quickly. Heavy bombers such as the G8N1 Renzan have a harder time due to their sheer size
...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft in arcade battles. Try not to act like a "sitting duck"
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''', designated as '''Type 4 Heavy Bomber Model 1B ({{Annotation|四式重爆撃機甲|Yon Shiki Jūbakugekiki
...ilot Abbreviation: {{Annotation|Yon-Jū (四重)|Abbreviation of (Type) 4, Heavy (Bomber)}} {{-}} Roku-Nana (6-7)
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...as '''Renzan ({{Annotation|連山|Mountain Range}})''', was a four-engine heavy bomber designed by Nakajima Aircraft Company for the Imperial Japanese Navy
...e Renzan can still pose a threat in formation or with allies. Unlike other heavy bombers like the [[Lancaster B Mk I]], the Renzan can defend itself without
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* Heavy armament of 6 x 12.7 mm machine guns
* Poor manoeuvrability for a fighter (heavy aircraft)
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The '''Ki-21-Ic''', designated as the '''Type 97 Heavy Bomber ({{Annotation|九七式重爆撃機|Kyū Nana-Shiki Jū-Bakugekiki}}
** ''Kyu-Nana Shiki Jū Baku (九七式重爆, Type 97 Heavy Bomb)''
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* The handling is good in general. During a take off the Ki-44 feels nose-heavy without any flaps deployed therefore after retracting the gears and flaps y
...ng - with the appropriate opponent, of course. Except a few dedicated turn fighters, the Ki-44 can out-turn and get on most opponents' tail with combat flaps d
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The A7M1 ''Reppu'' is a relatively heavy plane while still performing very similar to an [[A6M (Family)|A6M ''Zero''
...ing yet punchier gun-choice with plenty of ammo to spare compared to other fighters.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a twin-engined heavy fighter developed by Kawasaki as a private venture in 1942 after the succes
...ential in tearing apart bombers from oblique angles, and outfighting enemy fighters in Boom-N-Zoom tactics. While it's a twin-engine aircraft, it's deceivingly
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...e J2M4 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M4 can
{{Japan fighters}}
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...rols get sluggish. Once lined up and in range fire a short burst, the very heavy armament will rip the enemy plane apart; even evasive countermeasures will
If no bombers are present, then highly cautiously engage with enemy fighters. The Ki-87 can only do a 21 m/s climb at 17°, which makes it vulnerable to
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...med that the Japanese plane development was on par with the newest Western fighters, unaware that the newer Bf 109 F was already available for German frontline
...have any kind of ordnance and save your ammo for your actual role: killing fighters.
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...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
...are out, the leftover 7.7 mm MGs can only effectively damage single engine fighters.
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...ks to slow firing cannons and having more ammo than other rank IV Japanese fighters
* Is bested by most fighters unless at extremely high altitudes
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...endly bombers, only if they adopt fighter-sweep tactics to hunt down enemy fighters converging on the formation.
When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or A
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...eavy machine guns are underwhelming, generally considered the second worst heavy machine guns in the game. They have very poor ballistics and a mediocre rat
...ne temperatures during the climb and throttle back as required. Once enemy fighters are spotted, look for a target below the Re.2000 (but not more than a kilom
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...for survival, and getting scores, is to climb to medium altitude and lure fighters into turn fighting. An overwhelming majority of pilots are unwilling to run
...your shots will consistently hit. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters, the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
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...Lightning'') is an Italian fighter which is best suited to attacking other fighters and unsuited to use as a fighter bomber due to not being able to carry bomb
...oor armament also makes it less than optimal at engaging bombers and heavy fighters. The consensus by the community is that the best belts are Air targets, Tra
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...ary armament also makes it less then optimal at engaging bombers and heavy fighters. The consensus by the community is that the best belts are Anti-Air, Tracer
...ngines and wings, basically engaging them the same way as you would engage fighters.
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...portunity to scour for enemy planes, or dive down toward bombers and enemy fighters. If you spot the enemy at your altitude, stop climbing or climb a little to
...tailed by enemy fighters, do an Immelmann turn, and scissor to drain enemy fighters' energy. Once your enemy has lost its energy to pursue and begun to stall,
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...r which can take advantage of its great engine power to defeat most allied fighters it comes across.
...s meant to fulfil, as the Italians intended it to be used against American heavy bombers such as the B-17 and B-24.
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...requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain air superiority in their country and also to defend it fro
...imitations and strengths in mind it can be one of the best air superiority fighters at its BR, even outperforming the later [[Bf 109 K-4]] or even the [[P-51H-
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...0.73 empty (0.41 full). This makes the Gina an excellent dogfighter as jet fighters maintain both their top speed, climb and sustained turn-rate by their engin
...lower rate of fire found in the [[:Category:Fifth_rank_aircraft|Soviet jet fighters]] might have failed the pilot.
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...navigation equipment, weapons and other systems, so it never saw use as a heavy fighter/interceptor.
...hich, dogfights with this aircraft are not recommended, since it is a very heavy target and it lacks the agility to outperform most aircrafts in a fight.
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...re'' (lit. "Gunship") was an unusual variant of the [[P.108 (Family)|P.108 heavy bomber]]. Designed in response to a requirement issued in November 1942 to
...ment the P.108A's flight performance. It is for all intents and purposes a heavy bomber repurposed into a strike aircraft. It flies somewhat acceptably comp
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S.81 is a well armed beginner bomber for Italy, being able to carry a heavy load of bombs in different sizes. Though it doesn't possess the greatest sp
...night bomber in North Africa, with the darkness as cover against the enemy fighters. 80 SM.81 were also produced into a dedicated transport aircraft, known as
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...mb to 3,000-4,500 m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes
...ombs are very good so if the bombs happen to get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be very easily destroyed.
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...ttle, go up to 3,000-4,500 m and go to destroy enemy bases. Whenever enemy fighters or other aircraft attack the {{PAGENAME}}, use your gunners to fight back a
...the payload are very good, so if your bombs get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be destroyed very easily.
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...ttle, go up to 3,000-4,500 m and go to destroy enemy bases. Whenever enemy fighters or other aircraft attack the {{PAGENAME}}, use your gunners to fight back a
...the payload are very good, so if your bombs get close to enemy medium and heavy tanks, they can be destroyed very easily.
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The Piaggio P.108B serie 2 is a typical heavy bomber. It should always avoid enemy fighter aircraft if possible, the Piag
The P.108B serie 2 is a heavy bomber with a heavy bomb load and relatively weak defensive armament. When delivering the bombs
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...re heavily armed. Your best chances are climbing medium altitude, and lure fighters into turning combat. The majority of pilots underestimate biplanes, allowin
...n fights]]. Climb speed is good to great, but cannot compare to many later fighters ([[:Category:Second_rank_aircraft|Rank II]]). Another advantage gained is t
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...0 km/h IAS, the aircraft begins to lose speed and agility until it becomes heavy and unwieldy beginning at 250 km/h.
...attack duties due to its low cannon ammunition pool and the absence of any heavy machine guns which can penetrate a tank's thin roof armour. In addition, th
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...fighters and with careful aiming, can be used to effectively destroy heavy fighters and even the heaviest of bombers, when attacking heavily defended targets (
...s, one attack run on a bomber or attacker can easily shred off a wing, and fighters often explode into a fireball once hit.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a heavy fighter designed in France, based in the [[V.G.33C-1|V.G.33]] that failed t
...-prop fighter. With 2 engines, the plane can achieve high speeds but it is heavy and does not fare well in dogfights. It has access to a powerful offensive
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...otype being destroyed by in-flight fire on January 1948. The advent of jet fighters and another hull loss resulted into the cancellation of the project in Sept
...aging targets, as the plane would often struggle to keep up with delicated fighters in a dogfight.
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...jet fighters, it should be played very different compared to previous prop fighters. For instance, it has a slow acceleration, even when compared to other jets
* Extremely heavy compression above 970 km/h
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...I. The 63 series, originally conceived in 1934, yielded not only strategic fighters but also light bombers as well as attack and reconnaissance planes, resulti
The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow climber and heavy lander, with a stall speed of 138 km/h (SB, 45 min fuel, full ammunition, n
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a heavy twin-engined fighter designed by the French Air Force in the late 1930s and
...ce"]]. The Potez 630 is best used as an energy fighter. This aircraft is a heavy fighter with a sluggish climb rate. While piloting this aircraft, you will
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The second advantage the A-35 has for air battles are its six heavy 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns. While the A-35 doesn't get access to the
...t will result in a quick demise. Instead, lead the enemies toward friendly fighters, as well as onto your six o'clock as you have a very potent tail gunner. Th
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...mited protection and the fuselage fuel tank might be ignited by cannons or heavy machine guns. It also presents a very large target, so don't allow enemies
...didly, and others like the [[IL-2M type 3|IL-2]] have both lethal guns and heavy armour.
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As with many other US aircraft, the Hellcat combines heavy weight with high engine power. The R-2800-10w variant of the mighty Double
...pray-and-pray in manoeuvring engagements or unload hundreds of rounds into heavy targets. Note that gun convergence needs to be accounted for, anywhere from
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...lcat. This F6F is distinctly capable thanks to the combination of cannons, heavy machine guns, and the addition of a search radar while keeping the ability
...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters.
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...of control systems, fire or multiple leaks, if you're facing attackers or heavy bombers (especially the [[He 177 A-5]]), you must keep your distance becaus
*# Use it as a fighter, but you'll be turning 2.7s slower, select those fighters which have a poorer turning radius.
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..., concentrates the engines into close quarters, making it easier for enemy fighters to hit them. While this aircraft has the potential to soak up a lot of 7.5
..., fuel tanks, or even incapacitate the pilot leading to an aerial victory. Fighters looking for a fast and "free-kill" when going after the F.222.2 should thin
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...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
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...o be relatively ineffective as a bomber in the Battle of France, suffering heavy losses due to enemy air superiority and the mediocre speed of the Potez 633
...er with the 7.5 mm MAC machine gun may deter lighter aircraft like Reserve fighters, but any rank II fighter which winds up on your tail usually means a one-wa
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...gaining altitude is a priority, especially to put distance between you and fighters that rumble around the low-mid altitudes. At higher altitudes, mobile targe
* If you start to see fighters working their way up towards you, continue on climbing in between bomb relo
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...ly raised before the Invasion of France in May 1940. The aircraft suffered heavy losses against German pilots, that had complete air superiority, however it
...represent a complete departure from the Farman F.222.2 and SNCAC NC.223.3 heavy bombers. The LeO 451 sacrifices bombload for high speed, although at a 1,90
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...ly raised before the Invasion of France in May 1940. The aircraft suffered heavy losses against German pilots that had complete air superiority, however it
...arture from the very angular, slab-sided Farman F.222.2 and SNCAC NC.223.3 heavy bombers. The LeO 451 sacrifices bombload for high speed, although at a 1,90
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...udes due to its engines being tuned for low-altitude flying, so many enemy fighters will be able to intercept you. Even at low altitudes, the PB4Y is incredibl
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...ner Bloch M.B.160 already in service, the ''M.B.162'' was intended to be a heavy bomber, designed by the Société des Avions Marcel Bloch, later known as D
...Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a very capable heavy bomber, considering the other indigenously designed bombers in the French t
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...as a poor turn rate, and flaps must be used to stay competitive with enemy fighters. However, it does make up for these deficiencies with an excellent roll rat
* Heavy armament, with plenty of ammunition.
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...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
...entirely out of metal, which allows it to take some punishment from enemy fighters.
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...ssis. However, such a design is inherently problematic as the tank is nose-heavy and can tilt forward during driving. They also deemed the fighting compartm
...hine gun at this tier. It not only has the capability to threaten low-tier fighters and ground attack aircraft, but can even threaten armoured vehicles. Genera
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...f-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. It was armed with four M2HB Browning heavy machine guns mounted on an M45 Quadmount. From May 1943 to March 1944, Whit
Take care if planes are attacking. Fighters with their MG's and cannons are a great menace. So start moving while firin
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...and mobility are still passed on. All feature, [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|Browning]] heavy machine guns. But at this point, the similarities end. Both M13 and M16 hav
...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
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...it is very vulnerable to nearby ammorack detonations, bomb blasts and even heavy MG fire can reliably penetrate the vehicle from beyond 1,000 m.
...The ammo is limited though, so reserve the fire for certain hits. Against fighters, the same tactic should be applied.
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...sführung Fahrgestell Panzerkampfwagen III und IV (Nashorn)''' is a German heavy self-propelled anti-tank gun. The Nashorn's story began in June 1942, when
...it served as the foundation for the armament of World War II's most feared heavy tanks, the Königstigers, also known as Tiger IIs. Nashorn is a long-range
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...ill quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. It is a good idea to learn the weak spots of enemy ground vehi
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* Roof armour is weak. Attackers and even some fighters machine guns can be lethal
...lefant) and the second was the [[Nashorn]]. However, the Ferdinand was too heavy and unreliable while the Nashorn was too small and underpowered to propel s
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...e the tank and make it an easier prey for friendlies who can take down the heavy armour. It is also able to repair assist, meaning it is able to reduce the
...to player's discretion. It works very well against low passing bombers and fighters as it only takes about 4 seconds to completely take out and aircraft (if yo
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...he BTR-152-based self-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. Two 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine guns are mounted in a turret on a BTR-152 and are manually operated
...capability during battles. Despite being armed with only two 14.5 mm KPVT heavy machine guns, they can cause significant damage to enemy aircraft. Some lig
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...ill quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may b
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...able to its enemies, with the German army having to call in air support or heavy towed 88 mm field guns every time one of these 1940 model KVs was encounter
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...n top armour can be penetrated by some of the heavier armaments carried by fighters.
...ted as anti-tank groups. A new company in the brigade system known as the "Heavy Support Company" would man the Carriers and the system would run like an an
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...fective and less accurate over distance against planes than the cannons or heavy machine guns most other anti-aircraft vehicles are armed with, although a w
...ght expect. You can down most aircraft quite quickly, although twin-engine fighters and bombers will take longer to destroy.
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The Staghound AA is armed with a twin 12.7 mm M2 heavy MG at the gunner's sides. The M2 Browning MG is well known for its great pe
...nd stay on them to cause enough damage to destroy planes. Low-tier biplane fighters like the [[He 51 (Family)|He 51]] will usually be destroyed with approximat
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...ype of enemy armoured vehicle. Players do not have to worry about strafing fighters because they rarely cause major harm to the crew due to the vehicle's close
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...g since a single shell can wreck this tank. One last warning: never engage heavy targets, instead: ''flee''.
...e and dispersion, which can lead to poor performance against fast and tiny fighters
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*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
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...fire simultaneously, one hit usually means four holes in your opponent, a heavy toll to the early planes (and biplanes) you will be shooting at this BR.
...ll quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, although some heavy fighters and bombers may prove challenging to destroy. When engaging enemy tanks, yo
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...20 mm)|Oerlikon FF]] was preferred by France, but was too heavy for German fighters so they adopted it as the [[MG FF (20 mm)|MG FF]] only as a stopgap measure
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...r of the cartridge, compared to other 20mm cannons at its rank, allows for heavy hitting power, enabling it to take down most aircraft with 2-3 rounds and p
* Devastating against most fighters encountered
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...h. This high amounts of recoil also meant that the airframe would be under heavy stress. Numerous oil leaks and water leaks could be sprung after the autoca
...enough, the hits will mostly result in a complete destruction of the enemy fighters and because the cannon has limited ammo, the user will have to learn how to
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...deal a huge amount of damage to aircraft of any size, from fighters up to heavy bombers, and can give British pilots the edge in head-ons, interceptions, a
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...d as the flexible armament on the [[Ki-45 (Family)|Ki-45]] series of heavy fighters.
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...Ho-203 Cannon on display. This was the mainstay cannon of the IJA's Ki-45 heavy fighter weaponry. It was also tested in Schrage Musik Style cannons on modi
...Japanese, early-rank cannon found on the [[Ki-45 (Family)]] of twin-engine fighters. It is a fast-firing, high-damage cannon that has the ability to one-shot m
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Like many of the contemporary fighters of the time, the {{PAGENAME}} was considered a ''gunslinger'' fighter. Figh
...ear what the targets will be or if the match will end up fighter or bomber heavy. For this, there are several suspended armament load-outs which will cater
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...so use suspended weaponry. In this case the battle with a bomber army such fighters will enter the battle in auto battle mode.
...ve yet to engage during this battle. Aircraft will become available to the fighters after the next respawn.
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...ast piston fighters in the Soviet avation tree and is one of the best prop fighters the Soviet Union has to offer. It is best used at high altitudes, where its
The I-225 is the latest claim to the throne of Soviet prop-fighters. With its high speed at high altitudes, decent armament, good turning capab
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...a Landing Craft is that their minuscule size makes bombing difficult, and fighters that try to strafe them are often diving too quickly to have any effect. [[
...nons, shooting them from the top, or bombing them from low altitude. Using heavy ordnance on these small craft can safely be considered a "waste," as they o
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...enetration can skyrocket, allowing for easy destruction of medium and even heavy tanks. Aircraft, being much weaker than ground vehicles, will usually disin
...wk is equipped with the same [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2 Browning]] heavy machine gun as the [[F7F-1]]. The Tigercat, produced in 1944 and used by th
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..., missing modules (engines, fuel tanks) have been added to the x-ray view, heavy ships’ hull turret aperture external view has been corrected, and armamen
* Respawn costs on all aircraft have been increased: for fighters by 50%, attackers by 30%, and bombers by 20%.
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...tez 630 - The type of the aircraft has been changed to air defense fighter/Heavy fighter.
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* SU-85, ISU-122/122С, Pz.IV Ausf.H, Tiger H1/E, Heavy Tank No.6, M4, M4 748(a), M4A1, M4A2, Calliope - order in which ammo is use
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...been added to the ammunition for Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf. H1 / Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E / Heavy Tank No.6.
...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.
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* Spawn distance for fighters and attackers has been changed for all “ground strike” battles:
...tion functionality has been added in “Front Line” in Arcade Battles as heavy bombers require adequate targets.
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* A separate research line for British naval fighters has been added.
* All Nimrods have been transferred into the naval fighters research line. The Nimrod Mk.II is, once again, available for all to be res
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* New sounds for tracks and suspension of heavy tanks (“squeak” noise has been reduced)
* 343rd Kokutai fighters victory markings
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For those pilots who have flown many slow and heavy bombers just to get a decent payload to the target will be thoroughly refre
...as much altitude as possible for a possible emergency dive away from enemy fighters.
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...Instead employ the tank's armour on the main line inside the town. If your heavy tanks offers good mobility and firepower, perhaps reach for the flanks. The
...snipe with the ATGMs then return to base. Bearing low top speed plus being heavy and big will likely make him a target for anti-aircraft vehicles, planes, a
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...y heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters (unless the fighters come to the Hs 129 B-2, see below), even most medium bombers are more manoe
...ighter. With a bit of experience, it's relatively easy to finish off enemy fighters with one or two short bursts before they are even in range for the target i
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...badly with 35 merchant ships and 4 destroyers sunk. The Luftwaffe lost 80 fighters and over 120 bombers, with 200 airmen killed and 277 missing.
...h the Germans launching an all-out assault on the RAF, both sides suffered heavy losses, losing more aircraft than at any other point in the campaign.
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Known originally as Polikarpov TIS, it was a heavy fighter developed during the 1940s competing with the Grushin Gr-1, Mikoy
...adapted variant of the Pe-2 dive bomber, the TIS MA was a purpose designed heavy fighter. It is smaller and slimmer, leading to a less bulbous and more inse
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...y's buzz-bombs and the new [[Me 262 A-1a|jet]]/[[Me 163 B|rocket]] powered fighters. The primary advantage of this new variant came through speed. The aircraft
...ers which are flying straight. If you cannot see such targets go for other fighters, 109s and G.55s are your priority targets, as they can easily kill you if y
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...t, the Mi-24V can carry various combinations of 57mm rocket pods, [[S-24]] heavy rockets, [[9M114 Shturm]] ATGMs, unguided bombs, gun pods, and even all asp
...R-60M AAM with 30G of overload which is really effective to deal with jet fighters
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...e standard calibre used by the Navy; the Air Force was still using 12.7 mm heavy machine guns. Hardpoints were added that allowed for rocket pods or 2,000 p
...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
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...noeuvrability, climb rate, turn radius, etc.), especially on single-engine fighters.
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...Meanwhile, the Pe-8 can stay at high altitudes where it is safe from enemy fighters.
* Due to the bomb being so heavy the Pe-8 carrying it is unable to accelerate to high speeds or climb very h
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...sible amount of explosives (in this case, Amatol), and was used chiefly by heavy bombers such as the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator, although s
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...atures an EEGS for its cannon, like the one featured in all 4th generation fighters, it's very good for gun kills, especially in simulator battles. It also has
* Big and heavy aircraft
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...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.
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* Test missions for heavy vessels have been reworked: the location has been changed, a cruiser has be
...orked - French and Italian aircraft have been added; a large amount of new fighters, attackers and bombers has been added; attacker weaponry has been mainly re
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...ческие данные. РГВА. Ф.31811. Оп.3. Д.2014. Л.16.” (Heavy track tank KV-1 1940 year of production from Kirov factory. Visual appearan
...ческие данные. РГВА. Ф.31811. Оп.3. Д.2014. Л.16.” (Heavy track tank KV-1 1940 year of production from Kirov factory. Visual appearan
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...modifications and two new Me-262 jets in the German tree, and new Spitfire fighters for Britain
* Cockpits for heavy fighters Ki-45
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** Added 15 mm MG 151 cannon version ( for fighters Bf.109F-2);
...ber 82-114 mm ( RS82 , M8) may destroy medium tanks only with direct hit , heavy tanks are not affected ;
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* Fixed flight model for Bf 109F-4 & Bf 109F-4\trop fighters
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...ll''': Purchase [[wt:en/news/7114-shop-restoration-of-original-content-en|"Heavy Armor bundle"]] from the store.
...a bundle"]] and [[wt:en/news/7114-shop-restoration-of-original-content-en|"Heavy Armor bundle"]].
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...aster, electronics and avionics were making them more manoeuvrable and the fighters were able to carry extremely large amounts of ordnance. The {{PAGENAME}} wa
...ance choices will fit the pilot's style. For those pilots who want to hunt fighters and bombers, the four nose-mounted 20 mm cannons and choice of [[AIM-9B]]/[
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...t with a 20 mm cannon with which you can easily defend yourself from enemy fighters.
...the cockpit, meaning its hard to take them out in a head-on. However, the heavy nature of the plane means that its acceleration is quite sluggish at low al
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...red car) or damage overshooting enemy aircraft. However, you can't inflict heavy damage to other aircraft as your calibre is too small but you can cripple t
...use your offensive armament to destroy soft targets like AA, engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely), or head back to the airfield to rea
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...eavy machine guns are underwhelming, generally considered the second worst heavy machine guns in the game. They have very poor ballistics and a mediocre rat
...y themselves. It is best to equip them with Stealth belts and focus on the heavy machine guns instead. The ballistics are similar between the two guns and t
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...eavy machine guns are underwhelming, generally considered the second worst heavy machine guns in the game. They have very poor ballistics and a mediocre rat
...y themselves. It is best to equip them with Stealth belts and focus on the heavy machine guns instead. The ballistics are similar between the two guns and t
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...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam
...hrough any torpedo bulge. Damage itself is sometimes enough to kill even a heavy cruiser with a single hit, but it will at least cripple any destroyer or a
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...fire rate and targeting speed will cause issues engaging faster aircraft (fighters or even attackers).
...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam
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...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam
...ry effective for an early cruiser, able to ward off most light bombers and fighters. The Krasny Krym does suffer against high altitude bombers due to a lack of
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...on most German destroyers) and even aircraft fire. Small patrol boats with Heavy machine guns (12.7 mm) or automatic cannons are also able to knock out the
* 4 inch SAP (Semi-armour piercing): Must be equipped to deal with heavy armour, notably some Soviet boats. Not recommended to general-purpose due t
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...o replace heavy autocannons on bomber interceptor aircraft, especially jet fighters which due to their speed, only had so much time on target before having to
...nons and the limitation of ammunition rounds as heavier weights caused the fighters to be sluggish with their manoeuvrability.
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...ping and anti-submarine duties. These rockets also served with the Typhoon fighters and their swift high-speed strafes against German tank and mechanized vehic
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...ne gunfire. This vehicle is also open-topped, making it a prime target for fighters looking to strafe an easy kill. All in all, this vehicle is the embodiment
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...ing and spot welding to maintain structural integrity, and was made with a heavy gauge 302W aluminum alloy skin in order to allow for rough carrier landings
...bout 2/3 out to reduce the space it would take up on the carrier. On other fighters the outer, folding portion of the wing was built just as strong as the rest
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...anoeuvrable,and is heavily armed. Like the Y-Wing and unlike most imperial fighters, it has a hyperdrive to travel from system to system. What is interesting i
...or astromech droid. Behind the droid are the power systems of fighter. The fighters has four ion engines with two on either side body of the fighter and act as
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...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
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...ire control to get the perfect shot off one time every time. Use it like a heavy sniper and engage the enemy with extreme precision before they get close en
...of anti-aircraft guns on its deck will also deter even the most courageous fighters from completing their attack run.
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...the Albatros D.III satisfy the World War One blend between the very first fighters to the current reserve He 51 biplane series in German aviation.
...-shaped struts, the Nieuport 11 remained one of the Entente's most capable fighters throughout the war.
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...ainst the common foe. However, the more specialized ends such as light and heavy tanks begin shining in prominence however as they bring better mobility and
...s exponentially rise by Rank V-VI with the [[M163]] and [[M247]] providing heavy fire onto target.
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...th [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a big difference in terms of gameplay on these Reserve
...6F-5 Hellcat]] and the [[F4U-1A|F4U-1a Corsair]], all of them are good BnZ fighters.
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...engagement and emerge victorious (bar the occasional biplane and Japanese fighters, against which the superior speed and energy characteristics of the aircraf
...scissors is an excellent manoeuvre to get the edge against light Japanese fighters.
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:''Pages of History:'' medium or heavy, the [[M26 (Family)|Pershing]]'s undecided class
...in the Israeli tech tree, what is the best German [[:Category:Heavy tanks|heavy tank]].
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The CL-13B Mk 6 is one of the best performing jet fighters from the Sabre family, its power plant is the Avro Canada Orenda 14 engine
Its acceleration was also increased to the level similar to these jet fighters, the power to weight ratio when the plane is fully loaded is 0.56, better t
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...s two engines which are thus incredibly easy to hit. Thanks to the plane's heavy reliance on the power of those engines, any damage to either or both of the
...o redirect the RB-66 failed even with warning shots fired from the MiG-19S fighters. Finally, Captain Vitaliy Ivannikov was given the order to shoot down the A
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...ère II, Mystère III and [[Mystere IVA|Mystère IV]]. The Mystère series fighters, while quick, could not reach supersonic speeds except during a dive wherea
...erburner, this fighter can easily become an interceptor either going after fighters or bombers. This fighter is outfitted with two 30 mm DEFA 552 autocannons a
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...of the T-X aircraft. Development of both aircraft was handed to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries after a fierce design proposal competition from Mitsubishi, Kawa
...t serves as a stepping stone from the subsonic rank 5 jets to the world of heavy supersonics at rank 6 and after. The T-2 has above-average speed and handli
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...with its air spawn, that is enough to get a sufficient altitude above most fighters once the engagements start.
...km/h so don't destroy them or you'll lose speed and manoeuvrability. Some fighters are very manoeuvrable, and if played correctly will evade your BnZ attacks
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...ration owing to the two powerful engines in the underling nacelles and the heavy airframe, which makes it amazing in the vertical. But since you can't have
...them. This can be beneficial if a long chain of alternating enemy and ally fighters have got together, as each of them try to hit the fighter at their front an
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..., the RLM (German Ministry of Aviation) set out a requirement for more day fighters that could operate at high altitudes. Many designs were developed and produ
The Ju 388 J is the heavy-fighter version of the Ju 388, a multirole twin-engined combat aircraft bui
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* [[Tiny Tim]] Rocket - The Tiny Tim, used on American fighters and attackers, is an example of a large diameter rocket (298 mm) intended f
...TT) to the BT-5. The main idea was to be an effective weapon against enemy heavy tanks and breaking through heavily fortified areas.<ref name="BTTank1" />
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* Fighters
...ng the attacker/bomber wing with a limited amount of time to win. Covering fighters need to defend the attacker/bomber wing from the enemy.
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...anything at the BR, but does only punctual damage like HEATFS. Tanks with heavy NERA or ERA amount will resist it and suffer less than fatal damage or no d
...second hit, as otherwise you might not be able to reload before one of the fighters throws itself onto you. When fighting late game ATGM helicopters, it is bes
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...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
...A2D-1 can climb with no extra armament to become top cover for the allied fighters, or alternatively escort bombers to their designation. It can also carry on
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...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
The {{PAGENAME}} is a rather cumbersome and heavy aircraft. For pilots new to the aircraft, they will notice even without a p
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...a new requirement from the Japanese Navy in early 1943. Requested to pack heavy armament, high altitude, and speed to deal with potentially dangerous bombe
...]. Excelling in its role as a high-altitude twin-engine aircraft, it packs heavy armament as requested and is fairly manoeuvrable for its size. Altitude is
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...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam
...ispatch a field of flak fire very effectively destroying enemy bombers and fighters, or at least scaring them off. Within Rank 1 battles 40 mm HE clips are a b
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...1A1 (20 mm)|20 mm JM61A1]] rotary aircraft cannon equipped on Japanese jet fighters.
...used a simplified mounting that was less complex and developed by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. While the Phalanx was the weapon of choice for JMSDF destro
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...t no armour protection is present, this will limit the ability to tolerate heavy fire since any armour-piercing bullet is capable of going through the entir
Appropriate for most tanks excluding some heavy tanks like the Soviet KV series or the German captured variant, the KV I C
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In 1934, Hermann Goring issued a specification requirement for a long-range heavy fighter. Soon after, Messerschmitt submitted their design, the Bf 110, alon
...tanks and pillboxes with its 30 mm cannon but struggles in dogfights with fighters unless it had the altitude/energy advantage. The lack of 20 mm cannons leav
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...here the Airacomet can ground attack without the threat of ambush by enemy fighters as it will need to maintain its speed to be useful.
...weight savings. Unfortunately, this would not be realized until later jet fighters made this transition to forgo most if not all protective armour to squeeze
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...Its small size and biplane look allows it to keep up with most, if not all fighters as it mows them down with its own guns. The Bumblebee's counterpart in the
...and/or assists in the event. The Tornado plays differently to the previous fighters as it cannot turn fast enough to keep up with the previous aircraft, except
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...port No. 36, 1945 / Hunnicutt: Firepower - A History of the American Heavy Tank
* On-board target tracking radars in fighters now continuously search for targets and lock on to them for tracking until
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...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-15 is extremely sen
* Extreme turning abilities: one of the best turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes
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...is means that the target will get only a few hits. This tactic is more for heavy-punching aircraft like late-war interceptors, while planes with small one-s
...vily armoured tanks that your teammates might struggle to penetrate. These heavy vehicles can potentially wipe out half of your team if left undealt with, p
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...ristics. Its six M2 Browning heavy machine guns, a typical armament for US fighters, pack a hefty punch and can rip targets apart despite being limited to earl
...decent top speed for its rank, capable of outrunning most early monoplane fighters like the [[F2A (Family)|F2A Buffalo]], [[Ki-43-I]], [[He 112 (Family)|He 11
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Much like its predecessor and successor, the P-43 is a heavy fighter with a large engine which fills the role of a fighter/interceptor.
Play to the P-43's speed and manoeuvrability to Boom & Zoom and avoid enemy fighters to get the upper hand, as the P-43 cannot take too many shells before a cri
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...China and been used as trainer aircraft like many other captured Japanese fighters.<ref name=":0">https://www.storm.mg/article/3860735?page=5</ref>
...guns, players could still enjoy its excellent maneuverability even against fighters from the country it was once served in - Japan.
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...machine was built for speed and climb, but as can be expected for Japanese fighters, its agility is still good compared to planes from other nations.
...the iconic Japanese agility of its country, being able to turn-fight most fighters it encounters, with its high roll rate serving well to keep its targets in
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...ple the SB 2M's components easily. However given that most early-war heavy fighters and interceptors have poor flight characteristics (especially climb rate an
...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
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