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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
  
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
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The Beaufighter Mk 6 is one of the best early-tiered heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold, capable of bringing down any rank 1, 2 or 3 plane with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 x Hispano 20mm cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 500 km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot sniping, if you are accurate enough.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating|3}}. This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
 
  
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One of the best early-tiered heavy fighters. When the engines and survivability is fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold. Capable of bringing down any Rank 1, 2 or 3 plane with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 Hispano 20mm cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 320 mph. Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot shots, if you are accurate enough.
 
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== 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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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! 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>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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|512||498|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||25.2||25.7||7.3||7.3||371
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| 516 || 498 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.8 || 25.7 || 7.3 || 7.3 || 371
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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|559||5536|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||22.3||23.7||17.7||10.5||371
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| 558 || 536 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.7 || 23.7 || 14.4 || 10.5 || 371
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 440 || ~6 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 440 || ~8 || ~4
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
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| < 330 || < 390 || < 410 || > 200
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| < 330 || < 390 || < 410 || > 310
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
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| 440 m || 2,800 hp || 3,024 hp  
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| 1,447 m || 1,400 hp || 1,568 hp
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
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| 3,400 m || 2,600 hp || 2,808 hp  
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| 4,310 m || 1,300 hp || 1,456 hp
 
|-
 
|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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|-
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
−
|-
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|- -->
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
 
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
 
* 25 mm Steel plate in the nose.
 
* 25 mm Steel plate in the nose.
 
* 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
 
* 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
 
* 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.
 
* 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.
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* Critical components located in the front and wings of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
 
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.I cannons, chin-mounted (240 rpg = 960 total)
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=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|Mark XII}}
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* 1 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
  
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.I cannons, belly-mounted (240 rpg = 960 total)
 
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
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{{main|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
  
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 RPG)
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== Usage in battles ==
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== Usage in the battles ==
 
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===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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! Type  
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! Type
 
|-
 
|-
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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|-
 
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|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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|  
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|  
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| Turret 7 mm
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|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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|  
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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|  
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| TSC mk.II
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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|  
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|
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|  
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| Offensive 20 mm
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|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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|  
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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|  
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| New 20 mm cannons
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|-
 
|-
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* 4 x 20 mm cannons can take down any plane in no time (when aimed properly).
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* 4x 20mm cannons can take down any plane in no time (when aimed properly).
 
 
* Good turn time for a heavy fighter.
 
* Good turn time for a heavy fighter.
 
* Can take a few hits.
 
* Can take a few hits.
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight.
 
* Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight.
 
* Not the best turning and climbing abilities.
 
* Not the best turning and climbing abilities.
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already began work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.
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As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already begun work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.
  
 
For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.
 
For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== See also ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
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* ''other literature.''
  
 
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Revision as of 15:01, 16 April 2019

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Beaufighter Mk VIc
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Beaufighter Mk VIc
Britain flag.png Britain
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.3 3.0 3.3
Class:
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This page is about the British twin-engine fighter Beaufighter Mk VIc. For other versions, see Beaufighter Mk X and Beaufighter Mk 21.

Description

GarageImage Beaufighter Mk VIc.jpg


The Beaufighter Mk VIc is a rank II British twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 3.3 (SB). This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The Beaufighter Mk 6 is one of the best early-tiered heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold, capable of bringing down any rank 1, 2 or 3 plane with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 x Hispano 20mm cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 500 km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot sniping, if you are accurate enough.

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 5,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
516 498 8100 24.8 25.7 7.3 7.3 371
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 5,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
558 536 8100 22.7 23.7 14.4 10.5 371

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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440 ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 330 < 390 < 410 > 310
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,447 m 1,400 hp 1,568 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,310 m 1,300 hp 1,456 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
  • 25 mm Steel plate in the nose.
  • 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
  • 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk VIc is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.I cannons, chin-mounted (240 rpg = 960 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: Mark XII

The Beaufighter Mk VIc can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedo

Defensive armament

Main article: Vickers K (7.7 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk VIc is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

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 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

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Turret 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs (turret) TSC mk.II
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • 4 x 20 mm cannons can take down any plane in no time (when aimed properly).
  • Good turn time for a heavy fighter.
  • Can take a few hits.
  • Has a defensive turret.

Cons:

  • Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight.
  • Not the best turning and climbing abilities.
  • Can't carry bombs, only torpedoes.
  • Only has cannons, so the reload time for all the main guns is 40 seconds.
  • Cannons also jam quickly unless upgraded.
  • Cannons are highly inaccurate unless upgraded.

History

As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already begun work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.

For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.

A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built.

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Britain strike aircraft
Blackburn  Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest
Bristol  Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21
CAC  ▄Wirraway
Fairey  Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V
de Havilland  Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII
Hawker  Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk V (Vickers P)
Westland  Wyvern S4

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