https://wiki.warthunder.com/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=U899471&feedformat=atomWar Thunder Wiki - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T14:44:29ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Bf_109_Z-1&diff=45288Bf 109 Z-12020-03-08T14:56:22Z<p>U899471: Bf 109 Z shooting down an enemy P-51H-5-NA</p>
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<div>[[File:Bf 109 Z shooting down an enemy P-51H-5-NA.png|thumb|Bf 109 Z shooting down an enemy P-51H-5-NA]]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} gift German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. The Bf 109 "Zwilling" is, quite literally, two BF 109 F's stuck together. Featuring a quartet of the Mk 108 ''Maschinenkanone's,'' also nicknamed "Sledgehammer" due to the firing sound, mounted in the middle of the plane, it is capable of shredding anything in its sights.<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Flight Performance ===<br />
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The Zwilling shares similar characteristics to the American [[F-82E|F-82 ''Twin Mustang'']], which also so happens to be two of the same plane super-sized and put together. However, two of the main differences is the lack of two cockpits and two pilots and a significantly more powerful armament. <br />
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While being significantly heavier, it is still a Messerschmitt and boasts an above-average maneuverability for a heavy fighter and high speed due to its twin DB 605's. However, it is significantly less maneuverable against single-engined props that it will face, so it is not recommended to turn fight unless they are considerably less maneuverable than you.<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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== Armaments ==<br />
=== Offensive armament ===<br />
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{{main|MK 108 (30 mm)}}<br />
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The '''''Bf 109 Z''''' is armed with:<br />
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* 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, centre mounted<br />
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The MK 108 is a very bad anti-fighter weapon particularly in fighter to fighter combat. Bullet drop and slow velocity result in a severe difficulty leading shots at ranges above 300 meters (350 yds). In dogfights where both aircraft are constantly turning and changing direction, this trait gets even worse. The high speeds of the late props push the necessary lead for hitting the target high and very far in front of the enemy. Training with this weapon system in a custom battle against random enemies is heavily advised.<br />
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=== Suspended armament ===<br />
''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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With its decent armour, centre mounted cannons, and a pilot that is away from the middle of the craft, the 109 Z is geared towards head-on combat. When employing the tactic, be weary that the Mk 108 30 mm's have a significant amount of drop and slow travel speed, so significant leading is necessary in order to land the shots. Also note that due to the heavier nature of the plane, you will need to dodge the wreckage of downed enemies.<br />
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However, where the Zwilling really shines is as a bomber interceptor. The large bodies of bombers make it so that the Mk 108's drop isn't as problematic, and the off-centre pilot makes it harder for their gunners to land a shot on your pilot. At the start of a match, climb to bomber altitude (4k-6k metres) and start hunting for prey. If all of the bombers have been destroyed, or there weren't any to begin with, you are safe to use it as a Boom-&-Zoomer or an air superiority fighter.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Extremely destructive armament mounting the dreaded ''Minengeschoss''<br />
* Quite speedy<br />
* Durable airframe that can take a few hits<br />
* Off-centre pilot<br />
* Powerful DB 605's allow it to reach high speeds<br />
* Decent high altitude performance<br />
* Premium awards<br />
* Quite maneuverable for a twin-engined fighter<br />
* Exceptional interceptor<br />
* Solid dive speed<br />
* Amazing at head-on engagements<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Mk 108's have an extremely slow travel time and drastic bullet drop<br />
* Twice the planes, twice the weight<br />
* Increased weight make it harder to maneuver with<br />
* Easy prey for more nimble and heavily armed single-engined fighters (Yak-9P, Tempest's, Spitfires and most American fighters it will encounter)<br />
* Sluggish handling at lower speeds and altitudes<br />
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== History ==<br />
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With the start of allied bombing campaigns against German strategic targets in 1942, the Luftwaffe was forced to go onto the defensive for the first time in the war. This sudden turn of events sparked an urgent demand for new heavy fighter and interceptor designs that would counter the ever increasing onslaught of allied bombers and their respective escorts. Although the Messerschmitt company was already working on such a new aircraft that would replace the dated Bf 110 - the Me 210 - several problems during development delayed the project’s completion. As a result, new versions of the Bf 110 had to be developed to counter the new threat. However, the RLM (German Air Ministry) wasn’t content with the creation of even more modifications of the aircraft as they planned to decrease the amount of different variants for all aircraft in service at the time in hopes of addressing logistical problems that strained production. Inspired by the previous He-111 “Zwilling” project, Messerschmitt engineers began work on a similar alternative heavy fighter based on the Bf 109, that could easily be mass produced and offer better performance (in reference speed) than the Bf 110 already in service, whilst at the same time being cheaper to manufacture than newly designed machines.<br />
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By taking two standard Bf 109Fs from the assembly line and “welding” them together, Messerschmitt engineers created what would become known as the Bf 109Z-0 - the first prototype of the “zwilling” Bf 109. In 1943 however, a bombing raid of one of the Messerschmitt plants near Augsburg led to the destruction of the prototype, cancelling the planned tests. Despite this setback, the engineers kept working on the concept and less than a year later, in spring 1944, a new Z-1 prototype, based off the Bf 109G-6, was created. The second prototype differed from the first one, apart from being based on a later variant of the 109, in the abandoning of rifle-caliber guns in favor of interchangeable large caliber autocannons, a common trend for late-war German machines. In the end, the project was ultimately cancelled as resource shortages began afflicting the German industry in the final stages of the war and the concept of a twin Bf 109 fighter was abandoned for good.<br />
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''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5534-development-messerschmitt-bf-109z-the-teutonic-twin-boom-terror-en Devblog]''<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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<div>Bf 109 Z shooting down an enemy P-51H-5-NA with it's cannons</div>U899471https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Hs_129_B-3&diff=44063Hs 129 B-32020-02-15T18:06:28Z<p>U899471: Added a picture/screenshot of the aircraft using its armaments</p>
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<div>{{Specs-Card|code=hs-129b-3}}<br />
{{About<br />
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| usage = other uses<br />
| link = Hs 129 (Family)<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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[[File:GarageImage_Hs129B3.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].<br />
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The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armoured vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[KwK 40 (75 mm)|PaK 40]] is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armoured cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armour somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks.<br />
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The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more manoeuvrable, however, the plane is heavily armoured, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel.<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Flight Performance ===<br />
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | Characteristics<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| 418 || 405 || 7,500 || 30.2 || 31.4 || 4.3 || 5.4 || 331<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| ? || ? || 7,500 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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====Details====<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Features<br />
|-<br />
! Combat flap<br />
! Take-off flap<br />
! Landing flap<br />
! Air brakes<br />
! Arrestor gear<br />
|-<br />
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Limits<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Static G<br />
|-<br />
! +<br />
! -<br />
|-<br />
| 700 || 450 || ??? || ~13 || ~13<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities<br />
|-<br />
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)<br />
! Rudder<br>(km/h)<br />
! Elevators<br>(km/h)<br />
! Radiator<br>(km/h)<br />
|-<br />
| < 310 || < 320 || < 300 || > 230<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 1<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| 3,??? m || 1,300 hp || 1,530 hp<br />
|-<br />
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 3<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|- --><br />
|}<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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* 5 mm Steel - Oil cooler covers<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Lower engine cowl protection<br />
* 2 mm Steel - Cockpit side plates<br />
* 12 mm Steel - Cockpit back plate, floor, and front plates<br />
* 75 mm Bulletproof glass<br />
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== Armaments ==<br />
[[File:Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle.png|thumb|Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle with its 75mm BK 7.5 cannon]]<br />
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=== Offensive armament ===<br />
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{{main|BK 7,5 (75 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}<br />
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:<br />
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* 1 x 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon (13 rpg = 13 total)<br />
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)<br />
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The two machine guns are arranged on each side of the fuselage. The 75 mm cannon is mounted to the underside of the fuselage.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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[[File:Cockpit_Hs129B.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hs 129 B's instrument panel.]]<br />
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The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed in one hit, provided armour piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft.<br />
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The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself.<br />
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In simulator battles, it is ''highly advisable'' to climb to at least 600 meters, level, and build speed (energy) before turning and returning for another attack. When spawning, it is still recommended to climb to 1000 meters above ground, and use the scope to spot enemy ground vehicles in simulator battles. If there are possible enemies in the area, lose altitude, and fly away from the enemy to take a different path.<br />
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Do not attempt to make quick adjustments when aiming in a dive. Pull up, and try again. The AI tanks will go nowhere. Use 'universal belts' to help aim the main tank gun. It is not recommended to use tracers. The plane needs one major virtue to produce desirable results: patience. <br />
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The plane may sound very weak but, every tool in the box has a specific purpose: the Hs 129 B-3 is designed to win through objective destruction.<br />
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===Manual Engine Control===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="7" | MEC elements<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Mixer<br />
! rowspan="2" | Pitch<br />
! colspan="3" | Radiator<br />
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger<br />
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger<br />
|-<br />
! Oil<br />
! Water<br />
! Type<br />
|-<br />
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Modules===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="1" | Tier<br />
! colspan="2" | Flight performance<br />
! colspan="1" | Survivability<br />
! colspan="1" | Weaponry<br />
|-<br />
| I<br />
| Fuselage Repair<br />
| Radiator<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 7 mm<br />
|-<br />
| II<br />
|<br />
| Compressor<br />
| Airframe<br />
| New 7 mm MGs<br />
|-<br />
| III<br />
| Wing Repair<br />
| Engine<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 75 mm<br />
|-<br />
| IV<br />
|<br />
| Engine Injection<br />
| Cover<br />
| New 75 mm Cannons<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armoured columns<br />
* A well-timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart<br />
* Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks<br />
* The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition<br />
* Can take a fair amount of punishment<br />
* Quite a stable gun platform<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Extremely slow from under-powered engines<br />
* Very poor climb rate<br />
* Not particularly manoeuvrable<br />
* Poor energy retention<br />
* Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky<br />
* No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/2689--en [Ugly Ducklings<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Hs 129]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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{{AirManufacturer Henschel}}<br />
{{Germany attackers}}</div>U899471https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Hs_129_B-3&diff=44062Hs 129 B-32020-02-15T18:02:20Z<p>U899471: Added a picture of the aircraft using it's armaments</p>
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<div>{{Specs-Card|code=hs-129b-3}}<br />
{{About<br />
| about = German attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''<br />
| usage = other uses<br />
| link = Hs 129 (Family)<br />
}}<br />
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== Description ==<br />
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --><br />
[[File:GarageImage_Hs129B3.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].<br />
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The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armoured vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[KwK 40 (75 mm)|PaK 40]] is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armoured cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armour somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks.<br />
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The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more manoeuvrable, however, the plane is heavily armoured, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel.<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Flight Performance ===<br />
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | Characteristics<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| 418 || 405 || 7,500 || 30.2 || 31.4 || 4.3 || 5.4 || 331<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| ? || ? || 7,500 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Details====<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Features<br />
|-<br />
! Combat flap<br />
! Take-off flap<br />
! Landing flap<br />
! Air brakes<br />
! Arrestor gear<br />
|-<br />
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Limits<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Static G<br />
|-<br />
! +<br />
! -<br />
|-<br />
| 700 || 450 || ??? || ~13 || ~13<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities<br />
|-<br />
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)<br />
! Rudder<br>(km/h)<br />
! Elevators<br>(km/h)<br />
! Radiator<br>(km/h)<br />
|-<br />
| < 310 || < 320 || < 300 || > 230<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 1<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| 3,??? m || 1,300 hp || 1,530 hp<br />
|-<br />
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 3<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|- --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' --><br />
<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Oil cooler covers<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Lower engine cowl protection<br />
* 2 mm Steel - Cockpit side plates<br />
* 12 mm Steel - Cockpit back plate, floor, and front plates<br />
* 75 mm Bulletproof glass<br />
<br />
== Armaments ==<br />
[[File:Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle.png|thumb|Hs 129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle with it's 75mm BK 7.5 cannon]]<br />
<br />
=== Offensive armament ===<br />
<!-- ''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.'' --><br />
{{main|BK 7,5 (75 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:<br />
<br />
* 1 x 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon (13 rpg = 13 total)<br />
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)<br />
<br />
The two machine guns are arranged on each side of the fuselage. The 75 mm cannon is mounted to the underside of the fuselage.<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!--Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).--><br />
[[File:Cockpit_Hs129B.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hs 129 B's instrument panel.]]<br />
<br />
The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed in one hit, provided armour piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft.<br />
<br />
The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself.<br />
<br />
In simulator battles, it is ''highly advisable'' to climb to at least 600 meters, level, and build speed (energy) before turning and returning for another attack. When spawning, it is still recommended to climb to 1000 meters above ground, and use the scope to spot enemy ground vehicles in simulator battles. If there are possible enemies in the area, lose altitude, and fly away from the enemy to take a different path.<br />
<br />
Do not attempt to make quick adjustments when aiming in a dive. Pull up, and try again. The AI tanks will go nowhere. Use 'universal belts' to help aim the main tank gun. It is not recommended to use tracers. The plane needs one major virtue to produce desirable results: patience. <br />
<br />
The plane may sound very weak but, every tool in the box has a specific purpose: the Hs 129 B-3 is designed to win through objective destruction.<br />
<br />
===Manual Engine Control===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="7" | MEC elements<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Mixer<br />
! rowspan="2" | Pitch<br />
! colspan="3" | Radiator<br />
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger<br />
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger<br />
|-<br />
! Oil<br />
! Water<br />
! Type<br />
|-<br />
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Modules===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="1" | Tier<br />
! colspan="2" | Flight performance<br />
! colspan="1" | Survivability<br />
! colspan="1" | Weaponry<br />
|-<br />
| I<br />
| Fuselage Repair<br />
| Radiator<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 7 mm<br />
|-<br />
| II<br />
|<br />
| Compressor<br />
| Airframe<br />
| New 7 mm MGs<br />
|-<br />
| III<br />
| Wing Repair<br />
| Engine<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 75 mm<br />
|-<br />
| IV<br />
|<br />
| Engine Injection<br />
| Cover<br />
| New 75 mm Cannons<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --><br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armoured columns<br />
* A well-timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart<br />
* Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks<br />
* The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition<br />
* Can take a fair amount of punishment<br />
* Quite a stable gun platform<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Extremely slow from under-powered engines<br />
* Very poor climb rate<br />
* Not particularly manoeuvrable<br />
* Poor energy retention<br />
* Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky<br />
* No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
<br />
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/2689--en [Ugly Ducklings<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Hs 129]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
<br />
* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
<br />
{{AirManufacturer Henschel}}<br />
{{Germany attackers}}</div>U899471https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Hs_129_B-3&diff=44059Hs 129 B-32020-02-15T17:58:56Z<p>U899471: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Specs-Card|code=hs-129b-3}}<br />
{{About<br />
| about = German attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''<br />
| usage = other uses<br />
| link = Hs 129 (Family)<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --><br />
[[File:GarageImage_Hs129B3.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
{{break}}<br />
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].<br />
<br />
The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armoured vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[KwK 40 (75 mm)|PaK 40]] is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armoured cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armour somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks.<br />
<br />
The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more manoeuvrable, however, the plane is heavily armoured, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel.<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
=== Flight Performance ===<br />
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | Characteristics<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| 418 || 405 || 7,500 || 30.2 || 31.4 || 4.3 || 5.4 || 331<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| ? || ? || 7,500 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Details====<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Features<br />
|-<br />
! Combat flap<br />
! Take-off flap<br />
! Landing flap<br />
! Air brakes<br />
! Arrestor gear<br />
|-<br />
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Limits<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Static G<br />
|-<br />
! +<br />
! -<br />
|-<br />
| 700 || 450 || ??? || ~13 || ~13<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities<br />
|-<br />
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)<br />
! Rudder<br>(km/h)<br />
! Elevators<br>(km/h)<br />
! Radiator<br>(km/h)<br />
|-<br />
| < 310 || < 320 || < 300 || > 230<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 1<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| 3,??? m || 1,300 hp || 1,530 hp<br />
|-<br />
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 3<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|- --><br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' --><br />
<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Oil cooler covers<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Lower engine cowl protection<br />
* 2 mm Steel - Cockpit side plates<br />
* 12 mm Steel - Cockpit back plate, floor, and front plates<br />
* 75 mm Bulletproof glass<br />
<br />
== Armaments ==<br />
=== Offensive armament ===<br />
<!-- ''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.'' --><br />
{{main|BK 7,5 (75 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:<br />
<br />
* 1 x 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon (13 rpg = 13 total)<br />
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)<br />
<br />
The two machine guns are arranged on each side of the fuselage. The 75 mm cannon is mounted to the underside of the fuselage.<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!--Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).--><br />
[[File:Cockpit_Hs129B.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hs 129 B's instrument panel.]]<br />
<br />
The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed in one hit, provided armour piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft.<br />
<br />
The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself.<br />
<br />
In simulator battles, it is ''highly advisable'' to climb to at least 600 meters, level, and build speed (energy) before turning and returning for another attack. When spawning, it is still recommended to climb to 1000 meters above ground, and use the scope to spot enemy ground vehicles in simulator battles. If there are possible enemies in the area, lose altitude, and fly away from the enemy to take a different path.<br />
<br />
Do not attempt to make quick adjustments when aiming in a dive. Pull up, and try again. The AI tanks will go nowhere. Use 'universal belts' to help aim the main tank gun. It is not recommended to use tracers. The plane needs one major virtue to produce desirable results: patience. <br />
<br />
The plane may sound very weak but, every tool in the box has a specific purpose: the Hs 129 B-3 is designed to win through objective destruction.<br />
<br />
===Manual Engine Control===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="7" | MEC elements<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Mixer<br />
! rowspan="2" | Pitch<br />
! colspan="3" | Radiator<br />
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger<br />
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger<br />
|-<br />
! Oil<br />
! Water<br />
! Type<br />
|-<br />
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Modules===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="1" | Tier<br />
! colspan="2" | Flight performance<br />
! colspan="1" | Survivability<br />
! colspan="1" | Weaponry<br />
|-<br />
| I<br />
| Fuselage Repair<br />
| Radiator<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 7 mm<br />
|-<br />
| II<br />
|<br />
| Compressor<br />
| Airframe<br />
| New 7 mm MGs<br />
|-<br />
| III<br />
| Wing Repair<br />
| Engine<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 75 mm<br />
|-<br />
| IV<br />
|<br />
| Engine Injection<br />
| Cover<br />
| New 75 mm Cannons<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!-- ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --><br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armoured columns<br />
* A well-timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart<br />
* Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks<br />
* The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition<br />
* Can take a fair amount of punishment<br />
* Quite a stable gun platform<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Extremely slow from under-powered engines<br />
* Very poor climb rate<br />
* Not particularly manoeuvrable<br />
* Poor energy retention<br />
* Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky<br />
* No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
<br />
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/2689--en [Ugly Ducklings<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Hs 129]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''<br />
<br />
* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''<br />
* ''other literature.''<br />
<br />
{{AirManufacturer Henschel}}<br />
{{Germany attackers}}</div>U899471https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Hs_129_B-3&diff=44055Hs 129 B-32020-02-15T15:31:32Z<p>U899471: A piece of media</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Specs-Card|code=hs-129b-3}}<br />
{{About<br />
| about = German attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''<br />
| usage = other uses<br />
| link = Hs 129 (Family)<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Description ==<br />
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --><br />
[[File:GarageImage_Hs129B3.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]<br />
{{break}}<br />
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].<br />
<br />
The Hs 129 is a pure ground attack aircraft, designed mostly to take out tanks and armoured vehicles. The anti-tank gun [[KwK 40 (75 mm)|PaK 40]] is capable of knocking out medium tanks, while the 7.62 mm LMGs can destroy armoured cars and mobile AAAs. The plane is both slow and sluggish, meaning that it practically has to go after ground targets, but the armament and armour somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except pillboxes and heavy tanks.<br />
<br />
The plane is very heavy, which makes it nearly impossible to take out fighters, even most medium bombers are more manoeuvrable, however, the plane is heavily armoured, so it can last a while even under heavy fire, even to such a degree that some planes run out of ammunition before taking out a Henschel.<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
=== Flight Performance ===<br />
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | Characteristics<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| 418 || 405 || 7,500 || 30.2 || 31.4 || 4.3 || 5.4 || 331<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,550 m)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)<br />
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)<br />
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)<br />
|-<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
! AB<br />
! RB<br />
|-<br />
| ? || ? || 7,500 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ?<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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====Details====<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Features<br />
|-<br />
! Combat flap<br />
! Take-off flap<br />
! Landing flap<br />
! Air brakes<br />
! Arrestor gear<br />
|-<br />
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --><br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="5" | Limits<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)<br />
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)<br />
! colspan="2" | Max Static G<br />
|-<br />
! +<br />
! -<br />
|-<br />
| 700 || 450 || ??? || ~13 || ~13<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities<br />
|-<br />
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)<br />
! Rudder<br>(km/h)<br />
! Elevators<br>(km/h)<br />
! Radiator<br>(km/h)<br />
|-<br />
| < 310 || < 320 || < 300 || > 230<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 1<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| 3,??? m || 1,300 hp || 1,530 hp<br />
|-<br />
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="3" | Setting 3<br />
|-<br />
! Optimal altitude<br />
! 100% Engine power<br />
! WEP Engine power<br />
|-<br />
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp<br />
|- --><br />
|}<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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* 5 mm Steel - Oil cooler covers<br />
* 5 mm Steel - Lower engine cowl protection<br />
* 2 mm Steel - Cockpit side plates<br />
* 12 mm Steel - Cockpit back plate, floor, and front plates<br />
* 75 mm Bulletproof glass<br />
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== Armaments ==<br />
=== Offensive armament ===<br />
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{{main|BK 7,5 (75 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}<br />
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:<br />
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* 1 x 75 mm BK 7,5 cannon (13 rpg = 13 total)<br />
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)<br />
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The two machine guns are arranged on each side of the fuselage. The 75 mm cannon is mounted to the underside of the fuselage.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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[[File:Cockpit_Hs129B.jpg|thumbnail|right|The Hs 129 B's instrument panel.]]<br />
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The Hs 129 B-3 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed in one hit, provided armour piercing ammunition is used. Thanks to the 13 shells available, this can make a single Hs 129 B-3 a game-changing aircraft.<br />
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The Hs 129, however, does have major drawbacks. Its engines are weak which results in poor top speed, acceleration and climb rate. This, combined with the armor of nearly one ton weight, makes it perform poorly in air combat and very vulnerable to attacks of enemy fighters. This, however, goes so far that sometimes enemy pilots underestimate the Hs 129 and overshoot it after a tight turn, which gives the Hs 129 pilot a moderate chance of defending himself.<br />
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In simulator battles, it is ''highly advisable'' to climb to at least 600 meters, level, and build speed (energy) before turning and returning for another attack. When spawning, it is still recommended to climb to 1000 meters above ground, and use the scope to spot enemy ground vehicles in simulator battles. If there are possible enemies in the area, lose altitude, and fly away from the enemy to take a different path.<br />
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Do not attempt to make quick adjustments when aiming in a dive. Pull up, and try again. The AI tanks will go nowhere. Use 'universal belts' to help aim the main tank gun. It is not recommended to use tracers. The plane needs one major virtue to produce desirable results: patience. <br />
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The plane may sound very weak but, every tool in the box has a specific purpose: the Hs 129 B-3 is designed to win through objective destruction.<br />
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===Manual Engine Control===<br />
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="7" | MEC elements<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan="2" | Mixer<br />
! rowspan="2" | Pitch<br />
! colspan="3" | Radiator<br />
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger<br />
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger<br />
|-<br />
! Oil<br />
! Water<br />
! Type<br />
|-<br />
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Modules===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="1" | Tier<br />
! colspan="2" | Flight performance<br />
! colspan="1" | Survivability<br />
! colspan="1" | Weaponry<br />
|-<br />
| I<br />
| Fuselage Repair<br />
| Radiator<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 7 mm<br />
|-<br />
| II<br />
|<br />
| Compressor<br />
| Airframe<br />
| New 7 mm MGs<br />
|-<br />
| III<br />
| Wing Repair<br />
| Engine<br />
|<br />
| Offensive 75 mm<br />
|-<br />
| IV<br />
|<br />
| Engine Injection<br />
| Cover<br />
| New 75 mm Cannons<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* The combination of the 7.92 mm machine guns and the 75 mm anti-tank gun can make short work of armoured columns<br />
* A well-timed shot from the 75 mm gun when firing High Explosive can tear an aircraft apart<br />
* Extremely effective in tank RB with air superiority. The 75 mm can take out even the most heavily armoured allied tanks<br />
* The 7.62 mm machine guns allows for engaging unarmoured targets without wasting 75 mm ammunition<br />
* Can take a fair amount of punishment<br />
* Quite a stable gun platform<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Extremely slow from under-powered engines<br />
* Very poor climb rate<br />
* Not particularly manoeuvrable<br />
* Poor energy retention<br />
* Damage to engines can lose enough power to the extent that the plane simply falls out of the sky<br />
* No defensive armament translates to a "sitting duck" in some combat situations, especially without friendly fighters in the air<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
[[File:Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle.png|thumb|Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle with a 75mm BK 7.5 cannon]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''<br />
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/2689--en [Ugly Ducklings<nowiki>]</nowiki> - Hs 129]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
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