B-25J-20

B-25J-20

B-25J-1

B-26B

B-25J-20

B-25J-1

B-26B

USA

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.0	4.0	4.3

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

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This page is about the aircraft B-25J-20. For other uses, see B-25 (Family).

Description

The B-25J-20 Mitchell is a Rank II American bomber with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB) and 4.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.29.

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
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 3,049 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
421	408	7500	32.4	33.8	5.4	5.3	750
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 3,049 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
472	444	7500	29.7	31.0	10.6	7.7	750

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	294	340	~5	~2

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 300	< 270	< 350	> 330

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
2,000 m	1,500 hp	1,669 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
7,000 m	1,350 hp	1,502 hp

Survivability and armour

• 10 mm steel - front, sides & rear of cockpit
• 10 mm steel - rim of pilot seats
• 8 mm steel - below nose gunner
• 8 mm steel - pilot seats
• 9.5 mm - bulkhead after of dorsal turret
• 6.35 mm steel - aft of waist gunners
• 9.5 mm steel - tail turret

Armaments

Offensive armament

The B-25J-20 is armed with:

• 2 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
• 4 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, cheek-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)

Suspended armament

The B-25J-20 can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

• 12 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs
• 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs
• 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 8 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs
• 8 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs
• 8 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
• 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
• 10 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs + 1 x 1000 lbs AN-M65A1 bomb
• 3 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs

Defensive armament

The B-25J-20 is defended by:

• 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose turret (300 rpg)
• 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, tail turret (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
• 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
• 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, 2 x beam turret, (250 rpg = 500 total)

Usage in battles

The air frame makes this plane a particularly difficult target to bring down, however there are four main blindspots to be considered: Level with the leading edges of the wings, the complete underside, and each side in the rear presented by the twin tail. These are the easiest areas to kill an opposing B-25. With a max speed of 250 MPH under ideal conditions and a max air frame speed of 360 MPH, The B-25 is relatively fast for a bomber, but while climbing, can go no faster than 175 with optimal pitch. The twin engines makes for good acceleration, and allows the plane to get to an airfield to land, given you are at altitude and can maintain airspeed. This plane makes a great strategic bomber, but its wings make for nice large targets. The best way to ward off enemy fighters is to bank in toward them, giving your top gunner a chance to damage them before they can cause any real damage. Always try to fly at treetop level to cover the blindspot on the underside, or fly with bombers that have belly gunners, so you are fully covered. Also try to fly with friendly fighters, as they will prove invaluable to your survival. If you wind up with an enemy fighter or attacker on your tail, reduce engine power and adjust trim so you retain level flight, but give all rear facing gunners the ability to damage your opponent. Never fly in a straight line while fending off attackers!!

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable	Not controllable	Controllable	Combined	Controllable	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm	SBC-25
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs	MBC-25
III	Wings Repair	Engine		Turret 12 mm
IV		Engine Injection	Cover	New 12 mm MGs (turret)	LBC-25

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very effective front facing armament of 6 x 12.7 mm machine guns allows for engaging enemy bombers at the start of the match, or incoming fighters.
• Durable airframe.
• Heavy defensive armament on both left and rights sides and especially on the rear.
• Can provide initial cover for other bombers until fighters reach their altitude.
• Can be used as both a tactical and strategic bomber.

Cons:

• The belly of the aircraft is a massive blindspot in the aircraft's defense.
• Slow.
• Poor climb rate and energy retention.
• For the most part, the offensive armament will only be useful in attacking enemy bombers, ground targets, or engaging fighters head-on, as the plane is too unmaneuverable for any real dogfighting of any kind.
• Steel construction makes this plane particularly heavy, and a small payload limits this plane's ability to be used as a tactical or strategic bomber.
• The Elevator can be shot off by an enemy plane easily. This can cause it to become uncontrollable in certain situations. However, it can still be controlled by operating flaps, or adjusting engine power.

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