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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a | + | Finland operated a very small number of FB 52A Vampires during the early Cold War. A total of 6 units were acquired from the United Kingdom in 1953 and they were nicknamed "''Vamppi''". Later, nine T.55 twin seat trainers were acquired in 1955. The aircrafts served with the 1st and 2nd Air Wing before being retired in 1965 in favour of more capable fighters. |
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| + | It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]]. Being a Vampire, the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a typical early jet, it has poor acceleration but when compared to its counterparts, it has less top speed in favour of a more capable flight performance in dogfights. The Vampire has a very tight turning radius which means that as long as it has enough speed it is capable of outperforming enemy aircrafts, however it loses speed with ease, and thus good precision and quick fights are needed in order to succed. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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| − | {{main|H.E. M.C. Mk.13 (1,000 lb)|RP-3}} | + | {{main|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|H.E. M.C. Mk.13 (1,000 lb)|RP-3}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
* Without load | * Without load | ||
| + | * 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total) | ||
| + | * 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs + 8 x RP-3 rockets (1,000 lb total) | ||
* 2 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs (2,000 lb total) | * 2 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
* 8 x RP-3 rockets | * 8 x RP-3 rockets | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Powerful armament |
| + | * Great manoeuvrability | ||
| + | * Decent payload options | ||
| + | * Good cockpit visibility | ||
| + | * Good at gliding without engine power | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Low top speed and acceleration |
| + | * Weapons create significant recoil | ||
| + | * Poor dive rate | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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| + | ;Skins | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=vampire_fb52_finland Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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;Related development | ;Related development | ||
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* [[Vampire (Family)]] | * [[Vampire (Family)]] | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
| + | {{AirManufacturer deHavilland}} | ||
{{Sweden jet aircraft}} | {{Sweden jet aircraft}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:57, 7 November 2024
| This page is about the jet fighter Vampire FB 52A (Sweden). For other versions, see Vampire (Family). |
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Contents
Description
Finland operated a very small number of FB 52A Vampires during the early Cold War. A total of 6 units were acquired from the United Kingdom in 1953 and they were nicknamed "Vamppi". Later, nine T.55 twin seat trainers were acquired in 1955. The aircrafts served with the 1st and 2nd Air Wing before being retired in 1965 in favour of more capable fighters.
It was introduced in Update "Fire and Ice". Being a Vampire, the ▄Vampire FB 52A is a typical early jet, it has poor acceleration but when compared to its counterparts, it has less top speed in favour of a more capable flight performance in dogfights. The Vampire has a very tight turning radius which means that as long as it has enough speed it is capable of outperforming enemy aircrafts, however it loses speed with ease, and thus good precision and quick fights are needed in order to succed.
General info
Flight performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
| Characteristics | Max speed (km/h at 4,572 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 841 | 814 | 10668 | 24.8 | 25.6 | 17.5 | 16.4 | 650 |
| Upgraded | 917 | 882 | 23.8 | 24.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 888 | 330 | 496 | 464 | 300 | ~10 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 550 | < 600 | < 600 | - |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Basic mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||||
| de Havilland Goblin 3 | 1 | 3,502 kg | 195 kg/m2 | ||||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Gross Weight | |||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 35m fuel | ||
| 705 kg | Centrifugal-flow turbojet | 3,866 kg | 4,179 kg | 4,517 kg | 4,715 kg | 5,759 kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ||||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 10m fuel | 20m fuel | 30m fuel | 35m fuel | MGW |
| Stationary | 1,410 kgf | - | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.24 |
| Optimal | 1,410 kgf (0 km/h) |
- | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.24 |
Survivability and 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.
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Vampire FB 52A (Sweden) is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)
Suspended armament
The Vampire FB 52A (Sweden) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total)
- 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs + 8 x RP-3 rockets (1,000 lb total)
- 2 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 8 x RP-3 rockets
Usage in battles
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).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Powerful armament
- Great manoeuvrability
- Decent payload options
- Good cockpit visibility
- Good at gliding without engine power
Cons:
- Low top speed and acceleration
- Weapons create significant recoil
- Poor dive rate
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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
See also
- Related development
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| De Havilland Aircraft Company Limited | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Hornet Mk.I · Hornet Mk.III · Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII |
| Jet fighters | Vampire F.B.5 · Venom FB.4 · Sea Venom FAW 20 · Sea Vixen F.A.W. Mk.2 |
| Export | ␗Mosquito FB.Mk.26 · ▄Vampire FB 52A(Italy) · ▄Vampire FB 52A(Finland) · A28B |
| Sweden jet aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | J21RA |
| J29A · A29B · J29D · J29F | |
| J32B | |
| J34 | |
| J35A · J35D | |
| JA37C · JA37D · JA37DI · JA37DI F21 | |
| JAS39A · JAS39C | |
| Strike aircraft | A21RB |
| A32A · A32A Röd Adam | |
| A28B | |
| AJ37 · AJS37 | |
| SK60B · SAAB-105G | |
| Export | SAAB-105OE |
| Finland | ▄Vampire FB 52A · ▄MiG-21bis · Saab J35XS |
