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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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e '''Me 262 A-2a ''Sturmvogel''''' is a gift Rank V German jet fighter with a battle rating of 6.3 (AB) and 6.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced during the 2016 "War Thunder Chronicle" that took place between 23 December 2016 to 16 January 2017. It was obtained via completing 10 tasks as part of the event, and is currently now unobtainable.
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The '''He 177 A-5 ''Greif''''' is a Rank IV German heavy bomber with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/SB) and 5.3 (RB). It was introduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]] as part of the revenue share program. It was created by Daniil "''Joy_Division__'' Zaytsev.
  
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The Heinkel He 177 A-5 is a heavy bomber that excels at destroying stationary targets such as pillboxes and bases from altitude. His speed allows to bomb one base or two before confronting any enemy plane and then withdrawing back in shallow dive. Even if an enemy is trying to intercept you, your defensive armament in manual mode would keep it at bay.
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! RB
 
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| ? || ? || 10,000 || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 1,600
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
 
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
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| 909 || 865 || 12,500 || 27.7 || 28.0 || 24.5 || 20.0 || 750
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| ? || ? || 10,000 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 1,600
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 90 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
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* 9 mm Steel plates in pilot’s seat.
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* 16.5 mm Steel plates in front of 30 mm Mk 108 ammo boxes.
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* 7 mm Steel plate under entire cockpit
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* 15 mm Steel plates in fuselage in front of pilot.
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* 9 mm Steel plate in front of front dorsal gunner.
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* 15 mm Steel plates behind the pilot.
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* 7 mm Steel plates on cockpit roof around front dorsal gunner.
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* 7 mm Steel plates around rear dorsal gunner.
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* 7 mm Steel box in front of rear dorsal gunner.
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* 57 mm Bulletproof glass in front of tail gunner.
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* 9 mm Steel plates around the bottom and front of tail gunner.
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''-->
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{{main|MK 108 (30 mm)}}
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=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
  
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* 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons (100 rpg = 200 total)
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* 48 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (2,400 kg total)
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* 12 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (3,000 kg total)
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The two cannons are arranged in the nose of the aircraft. Each are armed with the same amount of ammunition, which means that all guns will fire with each other until empty.
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* 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total)
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=== Suspended armament ===
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* 4 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bombs (4,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 1,800 kg SC1800B bombs (2,700 kg total)
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{{main|SC250JA (250 kg)|SC500K (500 kg)|R4M}}
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* 2 x 1,800 kg SC1800B bombs + 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (4,200 kg total)
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* 3 x 1,400 kg PC 1400 X (Fritz X) bombs (4,200 kg total)
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be loaded with the following external ordinance:
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=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 81 (7.92 mm)}}
  
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* Without load
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can defend itself with:
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* 24 x R4M rockets
 
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* 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)
 
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* 1 x 500 kg SC500K bomb (500 kg total)
 
  
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, chin turret (300 rpg)
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, tail turret (800 rpg)
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* 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, front dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 rpg)
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* 1 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
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* 1 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)
  
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
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The Me 262 A-2a has can be utilized in several possible ways:
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Combining the speed and handling of the Do 217 and the immense payload of the Lancaster along with defensive armament approaching that of the American bombers, the He 177 Greif is an outstanding heavy bomber. Its max payload of 2 x 1,800 kg and 6 x 500 kg bombs is easily the best of its contemporaries when it comes to demolishing bases in AB and airfields in RB/SB. Other payloads are quite useful depending on the bombing objectives in RB/SB : 6 x 500 kg against bases (3 per bases), 4 x 1000 kg and 2 x 1800 kg for aircraft carriers and airfields.
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'''Air-supremacy-fighter''': ''Find and destroy other fighters''. While the historic purpose of the Me 262 was bomber interception, it performs well against other fighters. However, it must be played like a heavy fighter or, for instance, the Fw 190 series. Be careful and plan every step ahead, including your retreat and how you will regain lost energy. A standard attack looks like the following:
 
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# Launch a deadly surprise attack.
 
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# Escape any other nearby enemies with a "zoom climb" or a continuation of the approach at your maximum speed.
 
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# Once enough separation has been gained (3-5 km), regain energy by accelerating or climbing. Likewise, engaging a different target who has lower energy is an option.
 
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# Ground attack with bombs or rocket
 
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These tactics are virtually the same as used by the Fw 190 series and also works on all early jets ([[Meteor F.3]], [[P-80A-5|P-80]], [[MiG-9]], [[F2H-2 Banshee|F2H]], [[Kikka]], [[R2Y2 Keiun-KAI V1|R2Y2]]), etc.
 
  
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Against later jets, ([[Sea Meteor F. Mk.3|Sea Meteor]], [[La-15]], [[F9F-2 Panther|F9F]]), it gets trickier as they can easily neglect any energy advantage you built up due to their superior acceleration. The approach suggested above will still work, but needs to be executed with even more caution. Having allies nearby to assist is also often mandatory in matches like these, as a single 262 bears little threat to Korean War jets.
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The He 177 bears some similarities to the Do 217 series. It has an exceptionally high dive speed for a heavy bomber, and is capable of reaching up to 700 km/h in a dive. It is however more maneuverable at high speeds, one has to be careful not to overload the wings. The two engines (which are really two V12 DB 605 engines coupled together to drive one four-bladed propeller, making them essentially 24 cylinder engines) are very powerful, but at the same time more vulnerable to damage.  
  
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Against these superior foes, one of the 262's lesser strengths can be used - the turn rate. For '''a few''' turns, the A-2a can  out-manoeuvre most Korean War jets, apart from the naval carrier jets like the [[F9F-2 Panther|F9F Panther]] and [[Sea Meteor F. Mk.3|Seameteor]].
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The defensive armament of the Greif is very good by German standards, consisting primarily of 13 mm MG 131 heavy machine guns, completed with 2 MG 151/20 cannons, one in front and one in tail turret. The large tail fin prevents the dorsal turrets from firing directly to the rear, leaving only the MG 151/20, however.
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'''Bomber interceptor''': History's call. Seek and annihilate any heavy bombers with the impressive armament the Me 262 brings to the battlefield. Avoid getting shot at though! The 262's engines are weak and like to burn. If the engines catch on fire, throttle down and then shut off the engine (default "i") and go into a dive to gain speed. Rockets are also fun in this mode, as the A-2a has the option to carry up to 24, 55 mm R4M rockets. Don't forget to set a detonation timer for the R4M missiles so they do not require direct hits. 600-800 m is suggested.
 
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'''Ground attacker''': Bad acceleration and a high stall speed - usually not the traits wielded by an attacker, but the A-2a has two very convincing arguments on its side: R4M rockets and bad [[Matchmaker|matchmaking]]. The 24 (48 second unlock) rockets can destroy light pillboxes, medium tanks, fortifications and mini bases with either the twin 250 Kg or single 500 Kg SC bomb. Peculiar to note is the ability of the MK 108 to destroy light pillboxes. 60-80 shots are needed from a very low angle and from short distance. Also, the Me 262 can get dragged up to games where it will face Korean War era jets. One could try, as an experienced pilot, to get the best out of the situation. Those who are not as skilled at ground attacking still benefit the team; if the match starts to take longer, a ground victory becomes an viable option. The same applies if the last enemy is hiding and the tickets start to count down.
 
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As a heavy fighter, the A-2a is not nimble, but neither are other first generation jets. Compared to them, the Me 262 is actually quite agile and possesses a speed, roll, and damage output advantage against certain adversaries.
 
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However, don't be fooled - this aircraft was the first operational jet fighter. Generally, anything 3 years younger than the 262 outclasses it. Against them, the 262's turn rate is your only advantage. Except Meteors. Avoid combat with Meteors if possible however if engaged in a sea meteor or later variant, do not simply dive as it will only make your situation worse. Try alternating barrel rolls to force them to overshoot. Joystick users can try the classic trick of banking the aircraft about 120-180 degrees out of phase of the enemy aircraft with a positive G-load but as usual they will need to watch their altitude carefully.
 
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The A-2a climb rate is actually not too bad as stock in 6.0-7.0 games but to climb well you need to be around 450 to 500 km/h for best climb rate which can be visually unappealing due to its low angle of climb. This in itself can be used to out-run and climb simultaneously as an advantage.
 
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Comparison:<br />
 
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Other countries' first generation jets include the [[P-80A-5]], [[Meteor_F._Mk.3|Meteor Mk. 3]], [[Vampire_FB.5|Vampire]], [[MiG-9]], [[Kikka]] and [[Yak-15]]. The Me 262 is the heaviest of them and thus reigns straight line kinetic energy retention at high speeds.<br />
 
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'''Top speed''' goes to the [[F-80C-10_Shooting_Star|F-80]], followed by the MiG-9 and Meteor F.4. Not all is grim though! Both the Vampire and Yak-15 sit far at the end of the spectrum.
 
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The [[Sea_Meteor_F._Mk.3|Sea Meteor]] has the best '''acceleration''' in the horizontal, although it will break apart before it can reach its top speed. In the vertical, however, the weight and design of the Me 262 allows for the most rapid dive in this time era.<br />
 
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'''Turn rate''': '''''Do not turn in jets!''''', or heavy fighters like in this case. Pure horizontal maneuvers are reserved for emergency situations and should be avoided accordingly.
 
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Essentially the same aircraft as the 262 A-1a but with a lower BR (which can be a huge difference in the aircraft that this plane meets).
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* Heavy defensive weaponry
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* Half of the default belt shells consist of minengeschoß shell, which is deadly against anything, especially bombers.
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* Plenty of bomb load options
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* Firing cannons does not slow you down as much as the A-1a.
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* Large bomb bay: can house four 1,000 kg bombs
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* Decent energy retention.
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* One of only three heavy bombers for Germany, and the only high rank heavy bomber in the tech tree
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* Able to be do some ground support with ordnance and then switch back as a fighter once payload is spent.
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* Capable of speeds of up to 530 km/h or 340 mph in level flight
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* Good roll rate at low speeds.
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* Good climb rate
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* Comes with a extremely unique camouflage paint scheme.
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* Dual engine aerodynamic, make it quite manoevrable for a heavy bomber
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* Despite carrying only half the armament of the A-1a model, it is still a very capable fighter.
 
  
 
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* Has only 2 30 mm MK 108 cannons, so precise aiming is required.
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* Plane is vulnerable in frontal engagement due to absence of copilot and the glazed nose
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* Rather slow compared to most other jets, but it's mitigated by having a lower BR than most jets.
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* Engines overheat very quickly when activating WEP rate
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* Bad acceleration, just like most early jets.
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* Landing gear takes a long time to deploy and retract
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* Sluggish rate of climb, even with upgrades, still get out-climbed by the propeller driven aircraft like the Mark 24 Spitfire.
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* Engines overheat quickly when cooling system is empty
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* Not very nimble at high speeds.
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* Vulnerable on the sides
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* Despite being reward aircraft, it does not make the same amount of SL like a premium aircraft.
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* Expensive repair cost in AB.
 
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* Poor turn rate.
 
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* Awful shell velocity for jet to jet combat ("snapshots" are possible, albeit very difficult).
 
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== History ==
 
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He 177 A-5
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He 177 A-5
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Description

GarageImage He 177 A-5.jpg


The He 177 A-5 Greif is a Rank IV German heavy bomber with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/SB) and 5.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm" as part of the revenue share program. It was created by Daniil "Joy_Division__ Zaytsev.

The Heinkel He 177 A-5 is a heavy bomber that excels at destroying stationary targets such as pillboxes and bases from altitude. His speed allows to bomb one base or two before confronting any enemy plane and then withdrawing back in shallow dive. Even if an enemy is trying to intercept you, your defensive armament in manual mode would keep it at bay.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 6,500 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 10,000  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.? 1,600
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 6,500 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 10,000  ??.?  ??.?  ?.?  ?.? 1,600

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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 ???  ???  ??? ~?? ~?
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< ??? < ??? < ??? > ???
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

  • 9 mm Steel plates in pilot’s seat.
  • 7 mm Steel plate under entire cockpit
  • 9 mm Steel plate in front of front dorsal gunner.
  • 7 mm Steel plates on cockpit roof around front dorsal gunner.
  • 7 mm Steel plates around rear dorsal gunner.
  • 7 mm Steel box in front of rear dorsal gunner.
  • 57 mm Bulletproof glass in front of tail gunner.
  • 9 mm Steel plates around the bottom and front of tail gunner.

Armaments

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Suspended armament

Main article: Suspended armaments

The He 177 A-5 can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 48 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (2,400 kg total)
  • 12 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (3,000 kg total)
  • 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total)
  • 4 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bombs (4,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 1,800 kg SC1800B bombs (2,700 kg total)
  • 2 x 1,800 kg SC1800B bombs + 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (4,200 kg total)
  • 3 x 1,400 kg PC 1400 X (Fritz X) bombs (4,200 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main articles: MG 151/20 (20 mm), MG 81 (7.92 mm)

The He 177 A-5 can defend itself with:

  • 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, chin turret (300 rpg)
  • 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, tail turret (800 rpg)
  • 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, front dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 rpg)
  • 1 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
  • 1 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 81 machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in the battles

Combining the speed and handling of the Do 217 and the immense payload of the Lancaster along with defensive armament approaching that of the American bombers, the He 177 Greif is an outstanding heavy bomber. Its max payload of 2 x 1,800 kg and 6 x 500 kg bombs is easily the best of its contemporaries when it comes to demolishing bases in AB and airfields in RB/SB. Other payloads are quite useful depending on the bombing objectives in RB/SB : 6 x 500 kg against bases (3 per bases), 4 x 1000 kg and 2 x 1800 kg for aircraft carriers and airfields.

The He 177 bears some similarities to the Do 217 series. It has an exceptionally high dive speed for a heavy bomber, and is capable of reaching up to 700 km/h in a dive. It is however more maneuverable at high speeds, one has to be careful not to overload the wings. The two engines (which are really two V12 DB 605 engines coupled together to drive one four-bladed propeller, making them essentially 24 cylinder engines) are very powerful, but at the same time more vulnerable to damage.

The defensive armament of the Greif is very good by German standards, consisting primarily of 13 mm MG 131 heavy machine guns, completed with 2 MG 151/20 cannons, one in front and one in tail turret. The large tail fin prevents the dorsal turrets from firing directly to the rear, leaving only the MG 151/20, however.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not ontrollable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair, Radiator Turret 7 mm, ETC 250/IV, Turret 20 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs (turret), ETC 500/II
III Wing Repair, Engines Turret 13 mm, ETC 1000/I, New 20 mm Cannons (turret)
IV Engine Injection Cover New 13 mm MGs (turret), ETC 1800, FX 1400

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Heavy defensive weaponry
  • Plenty of bomb load options
  • Large bomb bay: can house four 1,000 kg bombs
  • One of only three heavy bombers for Germany, and the only high rank heavy bomber in the tech tree
  • Capable of speeds of up to 530 km/h or 340 mph in level flight
  • Good climb rate
  • Dual engine aerodynamic, make it quite manoevrable for a heavy bomber

Cons:

  • Plane is vulnerable in frontal engagement due to absence of copilot and the glazed nose
  • Engines overheat very quickly when activating WEP rate
  • Landing gear takes a long time to deploy and retract
  • Engines overheat quickly when cooling system is empty
  • Vulnerable on the sides
  • No airbrakes

History

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Media

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Read also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

Sources

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
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Germany bombers
Arado  Ar 196 A-3
Blohm & Voss  BV 138 C-1 · BV 238
Dornier  Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1
Focke-Wulf  Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1
Henschel  Hs 123 A-1
Heinkel  He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-5
Junkers  Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C
Messerschmitt  Me 264
Savoia-Marchetti  ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8
  ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M
Trophies  ▀Wellington Mk Ic

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