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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This bomber has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
 
  
 
The He 111 H-3 will often find itself in light vehicle battles due to its battle rating. The sole purpose of the He 111 H-3 is to destroy as many ground targets as it possibly can to aid in winning the match.
 
The He 111 H-3 will often find itself in light vehicle battles due to its battle rating. The sole purpose of the He 111 H-3 is to destroy as many ground targets as it possibly can to aid in winning the match.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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| 416 || 402 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 34.0 || 34.7 || 3.7 || 3.7 || 510
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
 
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! AB
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! Stock
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! RB
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| 416 || 402 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 34.0 || 34.7 || 3.7 || 3.7 || rowspan="2" | 510
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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| 463 || 435 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.1 || 33.0 || 9.9 || 6.3 || 510
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| 463 || 435 || 32.1 || 33.0 || 9.9 || 6.3
 
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==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flaps
 
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! Landing flaps
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 420 || ~3 || ~2
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| 480 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 402 || 379 || 260 || ~4 || ~3
 
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 310 || < 300 || < 270 || > 332
 
| < 310 || < 300 || < 270 || > 332
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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| 6,300 m || 930 hp || 1,190 hp
 
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 10 mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat
 
* 10 mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat
 
* 5 mm Steel plate under nose gunner
 
* 5 mm Steel plate under nose gunner
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* 8 mm Steel plates in the fuselage
 
* 8 mm Steel plates in the fuselage
 
* 8.5 mm Steel plate angled in the fuselage
 
* 8.5 mm Steel plate angled in the fuselage
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|Flam C 250 incendiary}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 32 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,600 kg total)
 
* 32 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,600 kg total)
 
* 8 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (2,000 kg total)
 
* 8 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (2,000 kg total)
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* 8 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}
 
{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x nose turret (375 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x nose turret (375 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Upon spawning, you should put the plane into a slight climb, so it gains speed and altitude. Head immediately to nearest key ground targets. You can ask your teammates to provide escort, but the He 111 H-3 is quite durable and can absorb a lot of damage before falling. Next, drop your payload into the targets. Here, it is better to use the 32 x 50 kg bombs, as the 8 x 250 kg will be better suited for bombing bases and isn't needed to destroy vehicles.
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Upon spawning, you should put the plane into a slight climb, so it gains speed and altitude. Head immediately to nearest key ground targets. Ask your teammates to provide escort, the He 111 H-3 is quite durable and can absorb a lot of damage from a pursuing fighter but not several. Next, drop your payload into the targets. Here, it is better to use the 8 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs, as they can easily take out multiple bases in a single run at this BR.
  
 
In battles without bases, it would be wise to immediately head toward and carpet bomb targets after spawning, either until you are dead or have destroyed all key targets in an 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 eliminate key targets.
 
In battles without bases, it would be wise to immediately head toward and carpet bomb targets after spawning, either until you are dead or have destroyed all key targets in an 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 eliminate key targets.
  
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In ground strike maps with tanks, equip the 8 x 250 kg bombs and either do high altitude base bombing or go for their tanks, ships or pillboxes. A 2x bombing run with the 8 x 250 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point, and a single direct hit from a 250kg bomb will surely destroy any ground targets like pillboxes and heavy tanks. Lead the targets before dropping your bombs; it's not easy but becomes easier with practice. If you're not used to bombing moving targets, hit static ones like pillboxes.
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In ground strike maps with tanks, equip the 8 x 250 kg bombs and either do high altitude base bombing or go for their tanks, ships or pillboxes. A bombing run with the 8 x 250 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point, and a single direct hit from 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 becomes easier with practice. If you're not used to bombing moving targets, hit static ones like pillboxes.
  
 
You can do the same thing as stated for Arcade mode, which also works well in Realistic/Simulator Battles, or just go for bases with the 8 x 250 kg loadout. 2,000 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point. Just ensure that you stay alive during your trip back to the base.
 
You can do the same thing as stated for Arcade mode, which also works well in Realistic/Simulator Battles, or just go for bases with the 8 x 250 kg loadout. 2,000 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point. Just ensure that you stay alive during your trip back to the base.
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In Ground RB, carry the bomb load of 32 x 50 kg load out, as at your BR most enemies will be lightly armoured and only 2 or 3 bombs will be required to take them out. A good strategy when using this plane is to fly over enemy and allied capture points, as this is where most of your targets will be. Use your bombsight to pinpoint targets on the ground, then bombs away! Remember not to spend all your bombs on one target which is what most beginner pilots will do in this plane. Instead, drop around 5 bombs in a straight line near the target(s). Do this until your bomb load is exhausted.
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
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| Turret 7 mm
 
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| ITC 250/VIIIb
 
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| Wings repair
 
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| Engine
 
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Resilient against small arms fire, which is common at the rank
 
* Resilient against small arms fire, which is common at the rank
 
* Amazing stock bomb load of 32 x 50 kg bombs
 
* Amazing stock bomb load of 32 x 50 kg bombs
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* Decent speed
 
* Decent speed
 
* Can carry an efficient maximum 2,000 kg of payload
 
* Can carry an efficient maximum 2,000 kg of payload
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* Can perform well in Rank II battles despite being a Rank I aircraft
 
 
* Defensive armament is decent against biplanes
 
* Defensive armament is decent against biplanes
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* Favourable matchmaking for what it's capable of
 
 
* All payload options are internal
 
* All payload options are internal
 
* Provides a very good learning curve to the next H-6 and H-16 models
 
* Provides a very good learning curve to the next H-6 and H-16 models
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Defensive armament is inadequate against planes when up-tiered
 
* Defensive armament is inadequate against planes when up-tiered
 
* Like all He 111 models, it suffers from poor gunner placements
 
* Like all He 111 models, it suffers from poor gunner placements
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== History ==
 
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First appearing in November 1939, the He 111 H3 was intended for level bombing as well as anti-shipping work. The type was supplied to Romania and also license-built in that country. The subsequent H-4 and 5 variants were powered by improved engines and featured increased bomb loads.<ref>Green, William. Warplanes of the Third Reich. New York: Galahad Books, 1990</ref>
 
First appearing in November 1939, the He 111 H3 was intended for level bombing as well as anti-shipping work. The type was supplied to Romania and also license-built in that country. The subsequent H-4 and 5 variants were powered by improved engines and featured increased bomb loads.<ref>Green, William. Warplanes of the Third Reich. New York: Galahad Books, 1990</ref>
  
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=== In-game description ===
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The Heinkel He 111 was a German monoplane medium bomber (also torpedo bomber and attack bomber). The Hе 111 H-3 entered production in November 1939 and could also be used in a naval bomber role. However, its defensive armament was not particularly effective, with limited defensive arcs and a very low rate of fire of only 540 rounds per minute.
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The Heinkel He 111 was a German monoplane medium bomber (also torpedo bomber and attack bomber). The He 111 H-3 entered production in November 1939 and could also be used in a naval bomber role. However, its defensive armament was not particularly effective, with limited defensive arcs and a very low rate of fire of only 540 rounds per minute.
  
 
The He 111 H-3 had a crew of five, but when used in a maritime role, this would usually be increased to six. The bomber was powered by Jumo 211 D-1 engines with a takeoff power of 1,200 HP. Up to 2,000 kg of bombs could be housed in the bomb bay; the left section of the bay could also house extra fuel tanks.
 
The He 111 H-3 had a crew of five, but when used in a maritime role, this would usually be increased to six. The bomber was powered by Jumo 211 D-1 engines with a takeoff power of 1,200 HP. Up to 2,000 kg of bombs could be housed in the bomb bay; the left section of the bay could also house extra fuel tanks.
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== See also ==
 
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;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 
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* Tupolev [[SB 2M (Family)|SB]]
 
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* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
 
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* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
 
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== References ==
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* Tupolev [[SB 2M (Family)|SB 2M]]
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* [[Martin 167-A3]] Maryland
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* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21 (Family)|Ki-21]]
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/504143-heinkel-he-111h-3/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
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{{AirManufacturer Heinkel}}
 
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 9 April 2024

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This page is about the German bomber He 111 H-3. For other versions, see He 111 (Family).
He 111 H-3
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He 111 H-3
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I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.7 2.0 2.3
Class:
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Description

The He 111 H-3 is a rank I German bomber with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB), 2.0 (RB), and 2.3 (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The He 111 H-3 will often find itself in light vehicle battles due to its battle rating. The sole purpose of the He 111 H-3 is to destroy as many ground targets as it possibly can to aid in winning the match.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 000 m435 km/h
Turn time33 s
Max altitude8 500 m
Engine2 х Junkers Jumo 211D
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight13 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 6,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 416 402 8500 34.0 34.7 3.7 3.7 510
Upgraded 463 435 32.1 33.0 9.9 6.3

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
480 350 402 379 260 ~4 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 310 < 300 < 270 > 332

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear350 km/h
  • 10 mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat
  • 5 mm Steel plate under nose gunner
  • 6 mm Steel plate under ventral gunner
  • 8 mm Steel plate in front of the dorsal gunner
  • 8 mm Steel plates in the fuselage
  • 8.5 mm Steel plate angled in the fuselage

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB342 → 427 Sl icon.png
RB622 → 778 Sl icon.png
SB886 → 1 108 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications5 990 Rp icon.png
4 540 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost410 Ge icon.png
Crew training1 800 Sl icon.png
Experts6 300 Sl icon.png
Aces80 Ge icon.png
Research Aces135 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
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106 / 106 / 106 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
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Fuselage repair
Research:
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Cost:
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Radiator
Research:
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Cost:
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Compressor
Research:
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Cost:
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70 Ge icon.png
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Wings repair
Research:
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Cost:
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Engine
Research:
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Cost:
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Engine injection
Research:
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Cost:
730 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
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Airframe
Research:
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Cost:
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70 Ge icon.png
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Cover
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mg_turret_belt_pack
Research:
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Cost:
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Flamm C 250
Research:
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Cost:
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SC 250
Research:
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Cost:
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mg15_turret_new_gun
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Cost:
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Armaments

Suspended armament

List of setups (3)
Setup 132 x 50 kg SC50JA bomb
Setup 28 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb
Setup 38 x Flam C 250 incendiary bomb
Main articles: SC50JA (50 kg), SC250JA (250 kg), Flam C 250 incendiary

The He 111 H-3 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 32 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,600 kg total)
  • 8 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 8 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs

Defensive armament

5 х Turret7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun
Ammunition375 rounds
Fire rate1000 shots/min
2 х Turret7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun
Ammunition750 rounds
Fire rate1000 shots/min
Main article: MG 15 (7.92 mm)

The He 111 H-3 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x nose turret (375 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x beam turret (375 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x ventral turret (375 rpg front-facing + 750 rpg rear-facing)

Usage in battles

Upon spawning, you should put the plane into a slight climb, so it gains speed and altitude. Head immediately to nearest key ground targets. Ask your teammates to provide escort, the He 111 H-3 is quite durable and can absorb a lot of damage from a pursuing fighter but not several. Next, drop your payload into the targets. Here, it is better to use the 8 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs, as they can easily take out multiple bases in a single run at this BR.

In battles without bases, it would be wise to immediately head toward and carpet bomb targets after spawning, either until you are dead or have destroyed all key targets in an 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 eliminate key targets.

In ground strike maps with tanks, equip the 8 x 250 kg bombs and either do high altitude base bombing or go for their tanks, ships or pillboxes. A bombing run with the 8 x 250 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point, and a single direct hit from 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 becomes easier with practice. If you're not used to bombing moving targets, hit static ones like pillboxes.

You can do the same thing as stated for Arcade mode, which also works well in Realistic/Simulator Battles, or just go for bases with the 8 x 250 kg loadout. 2,000 kg will be enough to destroy a bombing point. Just ensure that you stay alive during your trip back to the base.

In Ground RB, carry the bomb load of 32 x 50 kg load out, as at your BR most enemies will be lightly armoured and only 2 or 3 bombs will be required to take them out. A good strategy when using this plane is to fly over enemy and allied capture points, as this is where most of your targets will be. Use your bombsight to pinpoint targets on the ground, then bombs away! Remember not to spend all your bombs on one target which is what most beginner pilots will do in this plane. Instead, drop around 5 bombs in a straight line near the target(s). Do this until your bomb load is exhausted.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Resilient against small arms fire, which is common at the rank
  • Amazing stock bomb load of 32 x 50 kg bombs
  • Good roll and turn rate for a bomber
  • Decent speed
  • Can carry an efficient maximum 2,000 kg of payload
  • Defensive armament is decent against biplanes
  • All payload options are internal
  • Provides a very good learning curve to the next H-6 and H-16 models

Cons:

  • Defensive armament is inadequate against planes when up-tiered
  • Like all He 111 models, it suffers from poor gunner placements
  • Cannot dive bomb like the Ju 88 A-4
  • Has a cockpit made almost entirely of glass, which provides almost no protection for the pilot
  • Tail controls can be easily damaged
  • Cannons with high explosive filler are a threat

History

First appearing in November 1939, the He 111 H3 was intended for level bombing as well as anti-shipping work. The type was supplied to Romania and also license-built in that country. The subsequent H-4 and 5 variants were powered by improved engines and featured increased bomb loads.[1]


Archive of the in-game description

The Heinkel He 111 was a German monoplane medium bomber (also torpedo bomber and attack bomber). The He 111 H-3 entered production in November 1939 and could also be used in a naval bomber role. However, its defensive armament was not particularly effective, with limited defensive arcs and a very low rate of fire of only 540 rounds per minute.

The He 111 H-3 had a crew of five, but when used in a maritime role, this would usually be increased to six. The bomber was powered by Jumo 211 D-1 engines with a takeoff power of 1,200 HP. Up to 2,000 kg of bombs could be housed in the bomb bay; the left section of the bay could also house extra fuel tanks.


Media

Skins

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

External links

References

  1. ↑ Green, William. Warplanes of the Third Reich. New York: Galahad Books, 1990


Heinkel Aircraft Company (Heinkel Flugzeugwerke)
Fighters  He 51 A-1 · He 51 B-1 · He 51 B-2/H · He 51 C-1 · He 51 C-1/L
  He 100 D-1
  He 112 A-0 · He 112 B-0 · He 112 V-5
Jet fighters  He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2
Twin-engine fighters  He 219 A-7
Bombers  He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16
  He 115 C-1
  He 177 A-3 · He 177 A-5
Export  He 112 B-1/U2(Hungary) · He 112 B-1/U2(Romania) · He 112 B-2/U2 · A7He1
  T 2

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-3 · 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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