Difference between revisions of "Hudson Mk V (Great Britain)"

From War Thunder Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
Visual (beta)Wikitext
m (Edits.)
(Undo revision 186729 by U82638202 (talk))
 
(25 intermediate revisions by 15 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{Specs-Card|code=hudson_mk_v}}
+
{{Specs-Card
−
{{About
+
|code=hudson_mk_v
−
| about = British bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
−
| usage = other version
 
−
| link = A-29
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
−
<!--''In the description, the first part needs to 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. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''-->
+
<!-- ''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.'' -->
 +
The Hudson Mk V was the designation given by Britain to the Lockheed Hudson V, an American-built light bomber designed for naval patrol, reconnaissance, and light bombing. It was based on the Lockheed Super Electra, a civilian airliner. The aircraft was very successful under British service, in total 2,150 Hudsons were used by the British Commonwealth through direct purchase and the Lend Lease program. They scored several kills against German submarines and were essential in maintaining the safety of Allied convoys in the Atlantic. After the war, some of those Hudsons served again as civilian airliners and transport aircraft.
 +
 
 +
It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]]. For its BR, the Hudson MK.V is a relatively fast bomber, being able to go at a maximum speed of 418 km/h in realistic battles. This is very important, since you will most likely fight biplanes and early monoplanes with engines that are not well-suited for high altitude. This increased flight performance over its counterparts is balanced by the payload however; with only a small amount of 250 lb bombs and 8 x AP Mk.I rockets that don't have any explosive filler. For its defensive armament, it has good total coverage, but the usage of 7.7 mm MGs instead of more conventional 12.7 mm HMGs makes dealing with groups of enemies more challenging.
  
−
[[File:GarageImage_Hudson_Mk_V_Great_Britain.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
 
−
{{break}}
 
−
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} premium British bomber {{Battle-rating|5}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]] and  costs 700 Golden Eagles.
 
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
−
=== Flight Performance ===
+
=== Flight performance ===
−
<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuvrability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
+
{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+
<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
−
|-
+
Fast for its battle rating, the Hudson Mk V is a very versatile bomber, able to turn with some single-engine fighters and outrun any it may face.
−
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
+
 
−
|-
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
−
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
+
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
−
|-
 
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
−
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
+
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
−
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
+
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
−
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
+
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
|-
 
|-
−
! AB
+
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
|-
 
−
|399||386|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||27.3||27.8||6.9||6.9||600
 
−
|-
 
−
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
−
|-
 
−
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
 
−
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
−
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
−
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
−
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
! AB
+
! Stock
−
! RB
+
| 399 || 386 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 27.3 || 27.8 || 6.9 || 6.9 || rowspan="2" | 600
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
|437||418|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||24.8||26.0||15.0||9.5||600
+
! Upgraded
 +
| 437 || 418 || 24.8 || 26.0 || 15.0 || 9.5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
====Details====
+
==== Details ====
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Combat flap
+
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
−
! Take-off flap
 
−
! Landing flap
 
−
! Air brakes
 
−
! Arrestor gear
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
Line 69: Line 45:
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="5" | Limits
+
! colspan="7" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
−
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
+
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
−
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
+
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
−
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
+
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
−
! +
+
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
−
! -
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
+
| 564 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 328 || 313 || 235 || ~8 || ~4
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 87: Line 62:
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
+
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
+
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
−
! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
−
! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
−
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
+
| < 260 || < 290 || < 320 || > 324
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+
=== Survivability and armour ===
−
|-
+
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
−
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
+
<!-- ''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.'' -->
−
|-
 
−
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
 
−
|-
 
−
! Optimal altitude
 
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
−
|-
 
−
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
−
|-
 
−
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
−
|-
 
−
! Optimal altitude
 
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
−
|-
 
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
−
|-
 
−
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
−
|-
 
−
! Optimal altitude
 
−
! 100% Engine power
 
−
! WEP Engine power
 
−
|-
 
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
−
|- -->
 
−
|}
 
  
−
=== Survivability and armour ===
+
* No armour
−
<!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''-->
+
* Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wingroot)
  
−
* No armour plating
+
=== Modifications and economy ===
−
* No armour glazing
+
{{Specs-Economy}}
−
* Critical components located in the front and wings of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 +
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
−
<!--''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.''-->
+
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
−
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
+
<!-- ''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.'' -->
 +
{{main|Browning (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
Line 145: Line 92:
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
−
<!--''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.''-->
+
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
−
{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}
+
<!-- ''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.'' -->
 +
{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AP Mk I}}
  
−
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance"
+
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
−
* 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs
+
* 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,600 lb total)
 
* 8 x AP Mk I rockets
 
* 8 x AP Mk I rockets
−
* 8 x AP Mk I rockets + 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs
+
* 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs + 8 x AP Mk I rockets (1,600 lb total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
−
<!--''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''-->
+
{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
−
 
+
<!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
−
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
+
{{main|Browning (7.7 mm)|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
Line 164: Line 112:
 
* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
  
−
== Usage in the battles ==
+
== Usage in battles ==
−
<!--''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 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).''-->
+
<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).'' -->
  
−
===Manual Engine Control===
+
The Hudson excels in ground attacking with its respectable payload of bombs, rockets and dual-mounted 7.7 mm - meaning it has a lot of firepower to throw at the ground units. It can also be used as a designated bomber, having a load big enough to take out one base and damage another. However in RB, you may find the Hudson to be best for bomber hunting and keeping the enemy fighters down as its fairly fast and manoeuvrable. To take on bombers, it is advisable to position yourself in front of or below an enemy bomber (wherever their firepower is weak) as the Hudson has no armour to protect the pilot. You can then light them up with the dual-mounted Browning 7.7s on the dorsal turret, which has a full 360° field of view and good elevation. Use AP belts to compensate for the relatively low calibre of the armament.
 +
 
 +
The Hudson is a hard target to take out, with three rear facing MG's being enough to take on most of what it will find at its BR. The Hudson's airframe is also able to withstand a fair amount of punishment. It also outperforms many aircraft it will face such as the early Bf 109s at high altitude, being able to even outrun some fighters at its BR with its cruising speed of over 350 km/h. Despite a lack of armour for the gunners, they seem to rarely get taken out - but it is advisable to keep fighters at bay from a fairly long range with your gunners as once they get close they can inflict serious damage. The Hudson almost never recover from engine fires either, which are almost always caused by fighters close on your tail - another incentive to keep them back.
 +
 
 +
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
|-
−
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
+
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
−
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
+
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
−
! colspan="3" |Radiator
+
! colspan="3" | Radiator
−
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
+
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
−
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
+
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
−
! Oil
+
! Oil !! Water !! Type
−
! Water
 
−
! Type  
 
 
|-
 
|-
−
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
+
| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
 
 
−
===Modules===
 
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
! colspan="1" | Tier
 
−
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
−
! colspan="1" | Survivability
 
−
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
−
|-
 
−
| I
 
−
| Fuselage Repair
 
−
| Radiator
 
−
|
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
| II
 
−
|
 
−
| Compressor
 
−
| Airframe
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
| III
 
−
| Wings Repair
 
−
| Engine
 
−
|
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
| IV
 
−
|
 
−
| Engine Injection
 
−
| Cover
 
−
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
−
<!--''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle regarding its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''-->
+
<!-- ''Summarise 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".'' -->
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
−
* Good field of fire for dorsal turret.
+
* Good defensive armament
−
* Can carry 8 rockets in addition to the internal bomb bay.
+
* Can carry 8 rockets in addition to the internal bomb bay
−
* Internal bombay can accommodate 4x 250lb bombs and 6x 100lb bombs.
+
* Internal bomb bay can accommodate 4 x 250 lb bombs and 6 x 100 lb bombs
−
* Can fly on one engine.
+
* Can fly on one engine
−
* Forward-firing fixed guns means the ability to strafe soft targets (e.g.: unarmoured vehicled, artillery, AAA, etc.).
+
* Fuselage soaks up a lot of punishment
−
* Very fast for a bomber.
+
* Forward-firing fixed guns means the ability to strafe soft targets (e.g. unarmoured vehicles, artillery, AA, etc)
 +
* Very fast cruising and top speed for a bomber
 +
* H-tail does not get in the way of the gunners
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
−
* Low amount of gunners means vulnerable if they're knocked out.
+
* Controls lock quickly in a steep dive
−
* Controls lock quickly in a steep dive (MA tested).
+
* Flaps tear off easily above 330 km/h
−
* Flaps tear off easily above 330km/h.
+
* Rarely recovers from engine fires
−
* Only two fixed forward-firing guns.
+
* No armour protection for crew
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
−
''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 an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''
+
<!-- ''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 long, 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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 +
The Hudson Mk V is a British designation for a variant of the Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War. The aircraft was a military conversion of the Lockheed Super Electra civilian airliner, and is one of few civilian aircraft to be successfully converted into military aircraft. Great Britain purchased a total of 309 Hudson Mk Vs; these aircraft were used successfully as anti-submarine aircraft by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
 +
 
 +
In 1937, Lockheed began advertising a conversion of their Model 14 Super Electra civilian airliner as a light bomber and maritime patrol aircraft: this immediately attracted the attention of the British Purchasing Commission, which sought to acquire the Hudson as a supplement to their existing Avro Anson maritime patrol aircraft. As a result, the British placed an order for 200 Hudson Mk I aircraft in 1938; the Mk Vs were acquired later on, and were essentially Hudson Mk IIIs fitted with new 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines.
 +
 
 +
In total, 2,150 Hudsons would be used by the British Commonwealth through both direct purchase and lend-lease. These aircraft would serve extensively as maritime patrol aircraft under the RAF and RCAF, scoring numerous kills against German submarines. Additionally, Hudsons were used to provide air cover during the Dunkirk evacuations. Following the cessation of hostilities at the end of WWII, many Hudsons were returned to civilian service, as transport aircraft, trainers and airliners. A total of 2,941 Hudsons were built for all air forces.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
−
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
+
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
  
−
== Read also ==
+
;Skins
−
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''
 
  
 +
* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=hudson_mk_v Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 +
 +
;Videos
 +
{{Youtube-gallery|xTibyCaPA9Y|'''The Shooting Range #30''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 06:12 discusses the Hudson.}}
 +
 +
== See 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;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
−
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
−
<!--''ETC.''-->
 
  
−
== Sources ==
+
;Related development
−
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
  
 +
* [[Hudson (Family)]]
 +
 +
== External links ==
 +
<!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
−
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
+
* ''other literature.''-->
−
* ''other literature.''
+
 
 +
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/331472-hudson-mk-v/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
  
 +
{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
 
{{Britain bombers}}
 
{{Britain bombers}}
 +
{{Britain premium aircraft}}

Latest revision as of 20:30, 26 May 2024

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
▄Hudson Mk V
hudson_mk_v.png
GarageImage Hudson Mk V (Great Britain).jpg
▄Hudson Mk V
Britain flag.png Britain
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.3 2.0 2.0
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
Show in game

Description

The Hudson Mk V was the designation given by Britain to the Lockheed Hudson V, an American-built light bomber designed for naval patrol, reconnaissance, and light bombing. It was based on the Lockheed Super Electra, a civilian airliner. The aircraft was very successful under British service, in total 2,150 Hudsons were used by the British Commonwealth through direct purchase and the Lend Lease program. They scored several kills against German submarines and were essential in maintaining the safety of Allied convoys in the Atlantic. After the war, some of those Hudsons served again as civilian airliners and transport aircraft.

It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters". For its BR, the Hudson MK.V is a relatively fast bomber, being able to go at a maximum speed of 418 km/h in realistic battles. This is very important, since you will most likely fight biplanes and early monoplanes with engines that are not well-suited for high altitude. This increased flight performance over its counterparts is balanced by the payload however; with only a small amount of 250 lb bombs and 8 x AP Mk.I rockets that don't have any explosive filler. For its defensive armament, it has good total coverage, but the usage of 7.7 mm MGs instead of more conventional 12.7 mm HMGs makes dealing with groups of enemies more challenging.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 1 981 m418 km/h
Turn time26 s
Max altitude5 029 m
Engine2 х Pratt & Whitney S3C4-G
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight10 t

Fast for its battle rating, the Hudson Mk V is a very versatile bomber, able to turn with some single-engine fighters and outrun any it may face.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 1,981 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 399 386 5029 27.3 27.8 6.9 6.9 600
Upgraded 437 418 24.8 26.0 15.0 9.5

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 + -
564 235 328 313 235 ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 260 < 290 < 320 > 324

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear235 km/h
  • No armour
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in each wingroot)

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB458 Sl icon.png
RB735 Sl icon.png
SB675 Sl icon.png
Crew training2 300 Sl icon.png
Experts15 000 Sl icon.png
Aces125 Ge icon.png
Research Aces320 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 40 / 90 / 160 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 112 / 112 / 112 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Mods ammo.png
bmg303_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
HRC mk.8
Mods weapon.png
bmg303_new_gun
Mods ammo.png
bmg303_turret_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods turret gun.png
bmg303_turret_new_gun

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun
Ammunition1 000 rounds
Fire rate1 000 shots/min
Main article: Browning (7.7 mm)

The Hudson Mk V (Great Britain) is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (3)
Setup 14 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb
6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bomb
Setup 28 x AP Mk I rockets
Setup 34 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb
6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bomb
8 x AP Mk I rockets
Main articles: AN-M30A1 (100 lb), AN-M57 (250 lb), AP Mk I

The Hudson Mk V (Great Britain) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,600 lb total)
  • 8 x AP Mk I rockets
  • 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs + 8 x AP Mk I rockets (1,600 lb total)

Defensive armament

Turret7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun
Ammunition500 rounds
Fire rate950 shots/min
Turret2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun
Ammunition2000 rounds
Fire rate1000 shots/min
Main articles: Browning (7.7 mm), Vickers K (7.7 mm)

The Hudson Mk V (Great Britain) is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Hudson excels in ground attacking with its respectable payload of bombs, rockets and dual-mounted 7.7 mm - meaning it has a lot of firepower to throw at the ground units. It can also be used as a designated bomber, having a load big enough to take out one base and damage another. However in RB, you may find the Hudson to be best for bomber hunting and keeping the enemy fighters down as its fairly fast and manoeuvrable. To take on bombers, it is advisable to position yourself in front of or below an enemy bomber (wherever their firepower is weak) as the Hudson has no armour to protect the pilot. You can then light them up with the dual-mounted Browning 7.7s on the dorsal turret, which has a full 360° field of view and good elevation. Use AP belts to compensate for the relatively low calibre of the armament.

The Hudson is a hard target to take out, with three rear facing MG's being enough to take on most of what it will find at its BR. The Hudson's airframe is also able to withstand a fair amount of punishment. It also outperforms many aircraft it will face such as the early Bf 109s at high altitude, being able to even outrun some fighters at its BR with its cruising speed of over 350 km/h. Despite a lack of armour for the gunners, they seem to rarely get taken out - but it is advisable to keep fighters at bay from a fairly long range with your gunners as once they get close they can inflict serious damage. The Hudson almost never recover from engine fires either, which are almost always caused by fighters close on your tail - another incentive to keep them back.

Manual Engine Control

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good defensive armament
  • Can carry 8 rockets in addition to the internal bomb bay
  • Internal bomb bay can accommodate 4 x 250 lb bombs and 6 x 100 lb bombs
  • Can fly on one engine
  • Fuselage soaks up a lot of punishment
  • Forward-firing fixed guns means the ability to strafe soft targets (e.g. unarmoured vehicles, artillery, AA, etc)
  • Very fast cruising and top speed for a bomber
  • H-tail does not get in the way of the gunners

Cons:

  • Controls lock quickly in a steep dive
  • Flaps tear off easily above 330 km/h
  • Rarely recovers from engine fires
  • No armour protection for crew

History

The Hudson Mk V is a British designation for a variant of the Lockheed Hudson, an American-built light bomber and maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Second World War. The aircraft was a military conversion of the Lockheed Super Electra civilian airliner, and is one of few civilian aircraft to be successfully converted into military aircraft. Great Britain purchased a total of 309 Hudson Mk Vs; these aircraft were used successfully as anti-submarine aircraft by the Royal Air Force (RAF) as well as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

In 1937, Lockheed began advertising a conversion of their Model 14 Super Electra civilian airliner as a light bomber and maritime patrol aircraft: this immediately attracted the attention of the British Purchasing Commission, which sought to acquire the Hudson as a supplement to their existing Avro Anson maritime patrol aircraft. As a result, the British placed an order for 200 Hudson Mk I aircraft in 1938; the Mk Vs were acquired later on, and were essentially Hudson Mk IIIs fitted with new 1,200 hp Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines.

In total, 2,150 Hudsons would be used by the British Commonwealth through both direct purchase and lend-lease. These aircraft would serve extensively as maritime patrol aircraft under the RAF and RCAF, scoring numerous kills against German submarines. Additionally, Hudsons were used to provide air cover during the Dunkirk evacuations. Following the cessation of hostilities at the end of WWII, many Hudsons were returned to civilian service, as transport aircraft, trainers and airliners. A total of 2,941 Hudsons were built for all air forces.

Media

Skins
Videos
The Shooting Range #30 - Pages of History section at 06:12 discusses the Hudson.

See also

Related development

External links


Lockheed Corporation
Fighters  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · P-38L-5-LO · YP-38
Bombers  B-34 · PV-2D
Jet Fighters  F-80A-5 · F-80C-10
  F-104A · F-104C
Strike Aircraft  F-117
Export / License  A-29 · ▄Hudson Mk V
  ␗P-38L-1
  ␗F-104A · ▀F-104G · ␗F-104G · ▄F-104G · ▅F-104J · ▄F-104S
  The Lockheed Corporation merged with Martin Marietta Corporation in 1995 to form Lockheed Martin Corporation.
See Also  SABCA · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Fiat Aviation

Britain bombers
Torpedo  Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II
Dive  V-156-B1
Hydroplanes  ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V
Light  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1
Based on A20  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7
Hampden  Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I
Wellington  Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X
Halifax  Halifax B Mk IIIa
Stirling  Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III
Lancaster  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III
Lincoln  Lincoln B Mk II
Shackleton  Shackleton MR.Mk.2

Britain premium aircraft
Fighters  Tuck's Gladiator Mk II · ▄Boomerang Mk I · ▄Boomerang Mk II · ▄D.520
  ▄Martlet Mk IV · ▄Corsair F Mk II · ▄Hellcat Mk II · ▄Thunderbolt Mk.1 · ▄Mustang Mk IA
  Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
  Typhoon Mk Ib · MB.5
Twin-engine fighters  Hornet Mk.I · Whirlwind P.9
Jet fighters  Attacker FB.2 · Hunter FGA.9 · Lightning F.53 · Meteor F Mk.8 Reaper · Sea Vixen F.A.W. Mk.2 · F-4J(UK) Phantom II · ▄MiG-21 Bison
Strike aircraft  ▄Wirraway · Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Wyvern S4
  Harrier GR.1 · Strikemaster Mk.88
Bombers  ▄Avenger Mk II · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · ▄DB-7 · ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Hudson Mk V · Swordfish Mk II

Retrieved from "https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Hudson_Mk_V_(Great_Britain)&oldid=186734"