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Z.1007 bis serie 3

Z.1007 bis serie 3

AB	RB	SB
3.3	2.7	2.7

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Torpedo bomber

Research:11 000

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Description

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 "Alcione" (Kingfisher) is a rank II Italian bomber with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica" alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.

Known as the premier bomber in Italian service, the wooden "Alcione" offers superior speed performance to its tech tree predecessor the S.M.79 and better ordnance variety. As a fast medium bomber it can do repeated attack runs per match, with average payload weight, but less than mediocre defensive armament.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 4 500 m450 km/h

Turn time32 s

Max altitude9 000 m

Engine3 х Piaggio P.XI. R.C. 40

TypeRadial

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight13 t

Moderate manoeuvrability at slow speeds with a bad roll rate, the Z.1007 is a generic medium bomber with predictable performance and decent speed to its name. The elevator starts to slowly lock up above 200 km/h and continues to do so in a linear fashion, however it neatly prevents overstressing and breaking the wings with G-forces. Compared to the S.M.79 it lacks combat flaps and leading slats, increasing the stall speed. Further, the Z.1007 also features worse lock up and comparable manoeuvrability. Fortunately the acceleration and top speed are far better, though the Alcione still won't outrun any fighter or heavy fighter.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	437	424	9000	33.0	34.0	4.8	4.7	450
Upgraded	464	450	9000	31.1	32.0	7.6	6.2	450

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
X	✓	✓	X	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
530	300	N/A	391	280	~3	~2

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 260	< 270	< 270	> 200

Compressor	Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
Setting 1	4,000 m	1,000 hp	N/A

Survivability and armour

Crew6 people

Speed of destruction

Structural530 km/h

Gear300 km/h

8 mm steel surrounding ventral gunner
8 mm steel surrounding side gunners
8 mm steel under control surface lines
8 mm steel seat for pilots
38 mm bulletproof glass under bomb-aimer*
38 mm bulletproof glass in front of front pilot
Self-sealing fuel tanks (6 in each wing)

*Note that the bomb-aimer is not modeled

The Z. 1007 bis serie 3 is fairly survivable; it takes a few shots to pilot snipe from the rear, as in the narrow fuselage the gunners act as literal meat shields; quite macabre.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB804 → 1 073

RB1 370 → 1 828

SB2 112 → 2 819

Total cost of modifications10 360

13 680

Talisman cost750

Crew training6 300

Experts22 000

Aces250

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

50 / 130 / 240 %

124 / 124 / 124 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Fuselage repair Research: 520 Cost: 690 95	Radiator Research: 520 Cost: 690 95
Compressor Research: 580 Cost: 770 110
Wings repair Research: 650 Cost: 860 120	Engine Research: 650 Cost: 860 120


Airframe Research: 580 Cost: 770 110

EFS Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 155	Cover Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 155

breda_turret_belt_pack Research: 520 Cost: 690 95	TBC-79 Research: 520 Cost: 690 95
safat7_turret_new_gun Research: 580 Cost: 770 110	GP250 Research: 580 Cost: 770 110
safat12_turret_belt_pack Research: 650 Cost: 860 120	GP500 Research: 650 Cost: 860 120
safat12_turret_new_gun Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 155	GP800 Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 155

Prioritizing bomb payload variety is not a necessity as the default 18 x 100 kg option is very viable. Instead a focus should be on the engine upgrades to boost speed and thusly survivability as well as mission success rate.

Armaments

Suspended armament

List of setups (12)

Setup 118 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb

Setup 218 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Setup 31 x 450 mm F200/450x5.45 torpedo

Setup 44 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
12 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Setup 56 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
3 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb

Setup 66 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
3 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Setup 76 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb
2 x 500 kg GP 500 bomb

Setup 84 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
2 x 500 kg GP 500 bomb

Setup 91 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 x 50 kg GP 50 bomb

Setup 101 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Setup 119 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb

Setup 124 x 250 kg GP 250 bomb
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 x 100 kg GP 100T bomb

Main articles: GP 50 (50 kg), GP 100 (100 kg), GP 250 (250 kg), GP 500 (500 kg), GP 800 (800 kg)

Main article: F200/450

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

18 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (900 kg total)
18 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,800 kg total)
1 x F200/450 torpedo
4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs + 12 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (2,200 kg total)
6 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs + 3 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (1,650 kg total)
6 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,800 kg total)
2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs + 6 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,600 kg total)
2 x 500 kg GP 500 bombs + 4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs (2,000 kg total)
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb + 3 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (950 kg total)
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,100 kg total)
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb + 9 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,700 kg total)
1 x 800 kg GP 800 bomb + 4 x 250 kg GP 250 bombs + 3 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (2,100 kg total)

Many payload option utilise the wing mounts and consequently reduce the crucial top speed. However only using the internal bomb bay limits the ordnance to a mere 1,100 kg total. Depending on load-out option the external bombs may even drop last e.g. the heaviest last one. On average a single Z.1007 can take out 1.5 bases in an uptier and close to 2 in a downtier. Noteworthy is the internally mounted torpedo. The F200/450 is, with a drop speed of 300 km/h @ max 100 m altitude (273 ft/s @ 328 feet), quite mediocre, but features a very high in-water speed of 80 km/h (73 ft/s).

Defensive armament

Turret12.7 mm Scotti machine gun

Ammunition350 rounds

Fire rate750 shots/min

Turret12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun

Ammunition350 rounds

Fire rate701 shots/min

2 х Turret7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun

Ammunition500 rounds

Fire rate900 shots/min

Main articles: Scotti M1933 (12.7 mm), Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm), Breda-SAFAT (7.7 mm)

The Z.1007 bis serie 3 is defended by:

1 x 12.7 mm Scotti M1933 machine gun, dorsal turret (350 rpg)
1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (350 rpg)
2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, side turrets (500 rpg)

Worse than average the defensive turrets can only boast decent firing arcs, ventral and dorsal turret feature overlapping rear fields of fire. However a frontal gun is missing entirely and is only covered by turning the dorsal turret by 180° which takes time. Armament-wise there is no upgrade from the S.M.79.

Usage in battles

Lacking in both defensive armament and protection, not to mention blessed with early control lock-up speeds, the Z.1007 is pushed into the role of a hit-and-run bomber. Either against ground bases with mediocre success or as ground support against stationary ground units and armoured columns. The latter option is quite viable with multiple drops available per run depending on the load-out, learning the drop order of the payload allows to maximize the effect of each bomb by selecting the appropriate target in ground strike missions.

For tank battles the control lock-up disables any dive bombing attempts with a landing you cannot walk away from, even though the wing pylons make it technically possible. Necessitating a straight, direct and deliberate fly-over the target zone with the narrow field of view bomb sight. As this makes the attack run easy to track and even easier to intercept. Thusly it is not recommended for any mixed game mode with the exception of naval battles. With an internally bomb bay mounted torpedo the Alcione does not suffer a speed penalty like many other medium torpedo bombers. Mind though: The travel distance is only 3 km in water and it isn't a small aircraft. A suicide run is the most likely outcome of any engagement, unless one manages to align the attack run with several islands for cover.

Manual Engine Control

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

Plenty of load-out options
Decent payload of up to 2,200 kg
Decent top speed for a bomber
Good firing arcs for rear facing turrets
Plenty of armour, protecting (almost) all of the crew

Cons:

Average manoeuvrability
Underpowered, losing one engine impacts flight performance dramatically
No WEP
Control surfaces lock-up early
All guns are only single mounts, making the turrets less effective
Single tail limits the dorsal turret angles (cannot fire at an enemy directly behind)
Payload often loaded on wing racks (more drag)

History

One of the three standard Italian wartime bombers, alongside the S.M. 79 and the B.R. 20, the Z.1007 had speed, armament, good range, and an acceptable bombload. It was used on all Italian fronts despite being of all-wood construction. Also known as the Alcione, it was designed by Filippo Zappata, with the prototype debuting in spring, 1937. After 34 original models, production shifted to the bis model, with a more powerful radial engine; over 400 of this model would ultimately be built. They conducted combat tests with Italian forces in Belgium during the Battle of Britain in September, 1940, used for diversionary actions only. Their real combat debut was a month later, during the Greek campaign. They also flew in Africa and the Mediterranean. They were not used much in Russia. A total of 560 were built, with about 60 still in service when Italy surrendered. About 30 continued on after, now in Allied service, in the Balkans. Unlike the later serie 5 with the twin tails (Italian: bideriva) the serie 3 still features a single rudder (monoderiva).

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Z.1007 bis serie 3 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

"Update 1.69 - Z.1007 bis serie 3/5" - TheEuropeanCanadian

"Realistic: Z.1007 bis serie 3 (Regia Aeronautica)" - Jengar

External links

*(CANT) Trieste Shipbuilding and Naval Aeronautics (Cantieri Aeronautici e Navali Triestini)*
Bombers	Z.1007 bis serie 3 · Z.1007 bis serie 5

Italy bombers
Fiat	B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Savoia-Marchetti	S.81 · S.M.79 serie 1 · S.M.79 B · S.M.79 serie 8 · S.M.79 AS · S.M.79 bis/T.M
CANT	Z.1007 bis serie 3 · Z.1007 bis serie 5
Piaggio	P.108B serie 1 · P.108B serie 2
	Foreign:
Germany	▄Ju 87 R-2 · ▄Ju 87 D-3
Hungary	◔Tu-2S-59

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' ''"Alcione" (Kingfisher)'' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]] alongside the initial Italian aviation tree.
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 == General info ==
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 Moderate manoeuvrability at slow speeds with a bad roll rate, the Z.1007 is a generic medium bomber with predictable performance and decent speed to its name. The elevator starts to slowly lock up above 200 km/h and continues to do so in a linear fashion, however it neatly prevents overstressing and breaking the wings with G-forces. Compared to the S.M.79 it lacks combat flaps and leading slats, increasing the stall speed. Further, the Z.1007 also features worse lock up and comparable manoeuvrability. Fortunately the acceleration and top speed are far better, though the Alcione still won't outrun any fighter or heavy fighter.
-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
-! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
+! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! 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 !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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 ==== Details ====
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+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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 ! colspan="6" | Features
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-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 |-
 ! colspan="7" | Limits
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || N/A || ___ || 280 || ~3 || ~1
+|{{Specs|1=destruction|2=body}}||{{Specs|1=destruction|2=gear}} || N/A || 391 || 280 || ~3 || ~2
 |-
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 === Survivability and armour ===
+{{Specs-Avia-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, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-Being an all wooden design and designed as a fast bomber the Z.1007 lacks any sort of protection and solely relies on its speed to survive on the battlefield. Despite the lack of armour it takes a few shots to pilot snipe from the rear as in the narrow fuselage the gunners act literal meat shields, quite macabre.
+* 8 mm steel surrounding ventral gunner
+* 8 mm steel surrounding side gunners
+* 8 mm steel under control surface lines
+* 8 mm steel seat for pilots
+* 38 mm bulletproof glass under bomb-aimer*
+* 38 mm bulletproof glass in front of front pilot
+* Self-sealing fuel tanks (6 in each wing)
+<nowiki>*</nowiki>Note that the bomb-aimer is not modeled
+The Z. 1007 bis serie 3 is fairly survivable; it takes a few shots to pilot snipe from the rear, as in the narrow fuselage the gunners act as literal meat shields; quite macabre.
+=== Modifications and economy ===
+{{Specs-Economy}}
+Prioritizing bomb payload variety is not a necessity as the default 18 x 100 kg option is very viable. Instead a focus should be on the engine upgrades to boost speed and thusly survivability as well as mission success rate.
 == Armaments ==
+{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 === Suspended armament ===
+{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''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|GP 50 (50 kg)|GP 100 (100 kg)|GP 250 (250 kg)|GP 500 (500 kg)|GP 800 (800 kg)}}
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 18 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (900 kg total)
 * 18 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (1,800 kg total)
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 === Defensive armament ===
+{{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|Scotti M1933 (12.7 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (12.7 mm)|Breda-SAFAT (7.7 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 * 1 x 12.7 mm Scotti M1933 machine gun, dorsal turret (350 rpg)
 * 1 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, ventral turret (350 rpg)
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-=== Modules ===
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Tier
-! colspan="2" | Flight performance
-! Survivability
-! colspan="2" | Weaponry
-|-
-| I
-| Fuselage repair
-| Radiator
-|
-| Turret 7 mm
-| TBC-79
-|-
-| II
-|
-| Compressor
-| Airframe
-| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
-| MCGP250
-|-
-| III
-| Wings repair
-| Engine
-|
-| Turret 12 mm
-| MCRO500
-|-
-| IV
-|
-|
-| Cover
-| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
-| MCGP800
-|-
-|}
-Prioritizing bomb payload variety is not a necessity as the default 18 x 100 kg option is very viable. Instead a focus should be on the engine upgrades to boost speed and thusly survivability as well as mission success rate.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Plenty of load-out options
 * Decent payload of up to 2,200 kg
 * Decent top speed for a bomber
 * Good firing arcs for rear facing turrets
+* Plenty of armour, protecting (almost) all of the crew
 '''Cons:'''
 * Average manoeuvrability
+* Underpowered, losing one engine impacts flight performance dramatically
+* No WEP
 * Control surfaces lock-up early
-* Mediocre to bad defensive fire
+* All guns are only single mounts, making the turrets less effective
-* No armour or crew protection
+* Single tail limits the dorsal turret angles (cannot fire at an enemy directly behind)
-* Payload often loaded outside
+* Payload often loaded on wing racks (more drag)
 == History ==
@@ Line 208: / Line 198: @@
 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-{{Youtube-gallery|67tQxwYb8lc|'''"Update 1.69 - Z.1007 bis serie 3/5"''' by ''TheEuropeanCanadian''|xR8a59w2x5I|'''"War Thunder Realistic: Z.1007 bis serie 3 (Regia Aeronautica)"''' by ''Jengar''}}
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/post/613870/en/ Skin: 210th Squadrilia, 50th Grupo, 16th Stormo during the invasion of Greece in 1941 - by ''MajorDSaster'']
+;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/post/636230/en/ Skin: C.R.D.A. CANT Z.1007 bis Alcione, Serial: 210-2 of 210a Squadriglia, 50° Gruppo, 16° Stormo Bombardamento Terrestre - by ''xcr_rvj'']
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/post/703154/en/ Skin: Fictional RX 1017 C designed after late war British Spitfire camouflage by ''MattTheWolf'']
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=z_1007_bis_serie3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+;Videos
+{{Youtube-gallery|67tQxwYb8lc|'''"Update 1.69 - Z.1007 bis serie 3/5"''' - ''TheEuropeanCanadian''|xR8a59w2x5I|'''"Realistic: Z.1007 bis serie 3 (Regia Aeronautica)"''' - ''Jengar''}}
 == See also ==
@@ Line 217: / Line 210: @@
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[S.M.79 (Family)|S.M.79]] - research tree predecessor
-* [[SB 2M-100|SB 2]], [[Ar-2]], [[Ki-49 (Family)|Ki-49]], [[S.M.79 (Family)|S.M.79]] and [[Ju 88 (Family)|Ju 88]] - similar in flight and combat style
+;Related development
+* [[Z.1007 bis serie 5]]
+;Aircraft of similar configuration or role
+* [[Ju 88 A-4]]
+* [[G4M1]]
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/266497-cant-z1007bister-medium-bomber-official-thread/ [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> CANT Z1007/bis/ter medium bomber official thread]
-* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/365182-cant-z1007-bis-iii-serie/ [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> Flight Model Data Sheet]
+* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/365182-cant-z1007-bis-iii-serie/ [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 * [[wikipedia:CANT_Z.1007|[Wikipedia] CANT Z.1007]]
+{{AirManufacturer CANT}}
 {{Italy bombers}}

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Difference between revisions of "Z.1007 bis serie 3"

Latest revision as of 04:39, 5 July 2024

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Details

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Suspended armament

Defensive armament

Usage in battles

Manual Engine Control

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links