P1Y1 mod. 11

P1Y1 mod. 11

D4Y3 Ko

B7A2

P1Y1 mod. 11

D4Y3 Ko

B7A2

Japan

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.3	4.0

Class:

Bomber

Dive bomber

Torpedo bomber

Research:18 000

Purchase:47 000

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Description

The P1Y1 mod. 11 "Ginga" is a Rank III Japanese dive bomber with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB) and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters".

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,900 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
518	506	9400	27.2	27.9	4.3	6.4	720
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,900 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	9400	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	720

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
			+	-
0	275	???	~6.5	~4.5

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

• 7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot

Armaments

Offensive armament

      Main article: Bombs, Torpedoes-->

The P1Y1 mod. 11 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)
• 1 x 835 kg Type 91 Mod. 2 torpedo
• 2 x 500 kg Navy Type Number 50 Model 2 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bomb (800 kg total)

Defensive armament

The P1Y1 mod. 11 can utilize the following ordnance:

• 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, nose turret (225 rpg)
• 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, dorsal turret (225 rpg)

Usage in the battles

In arcade battles, the light payload is somewhat countered by the ability to reload. It is recommended to use the plane to hit high value targets such as pillboxes, since it is limited to 2 bombs (though it is one of the few Japanese med bombers able to carry 2 x 500 kg). Other planes with larger numbers of 60 kg bombs are better suited for taking out tanks and soft targets. It is at a huge disadvantage when compared to planes such as the B7A2, which has forward cannons able to strafe soft ground targets while bombs reload. As such, most pilots would use the B7A2 over the P1Y1, though this plane may still be useful in one's lineup for use after the B7A2 has been lost.

In realistic air battles, this plane thrives as a torpedo bomber on naval maps. Its high speed allows it to get in and get out quickly, and even though it only carries one torpedo, it can make multiple runs during a battle.

In realistic tank battles, the best option is likely to take the 2 x 500 kg bomb option and again use its speed to quickly get in, hit 2 targets and run away before enemy fighters realize it is there and intercept. Again, its speed should allow multiple runs somewhat making up for the light payload.

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 20 mm	17 3/4 in (mod45)
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 20 mm MGs (Turret)
III	Wings Repair	Engine			14 in (mod30)
IV		Engine Injection	Cover		14 in (mod35)

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast & surprisingly maneuverable
• 20mm turrets quickly destroy fighters when they hit
• Airbrakes
• Its speed forces enemies to tail you in line with your rear gunner

Cons:

• No fixed forward armament
• Very limited payload
• Forward turret has very limited firing arc, and AI gunner rarely engages.
• Torpedos limited to Mod2, forcing this fast plane to slow a great deal in order to drop the torpedo

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Read also

• War Thunder Forum - Aircraft Data Sheets - P1Y1 mod.11 "Ginga"

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