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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | <!-- ''In the description, the first part | + | <!--''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.''--> |
− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium | + | [[File:GarageImage_Boomerang_Mk_II_Great_Britain.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
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+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. The plane costs 1,320 Golden Eagles and requires the purchase of the [[Boomerang_Mk_I_(Great_Britain)|Boomerang Mk I]] in order to unlock. This variant of the Boomerang represents a version which was designed and manufactured in Australia. | ||
− | + | The Boomerang Mk II is very near identical plane compared to the first Mk I Boomerang. The plane can out-turn almost any plane, save for Japanese planes. The Boomerang Mk II is lacking in the amount of ammo for the cannons. Some good tactics are to stay low to the ground, and like with all planes, keep a good eye on where each plane is, in AB stay low and "mow the yard" anything that comes close, just prepare to turn-fight them, and take them out, be cautious with your cannon ammo, as those are your only "heavy" hitting guns. If you are going to fight the Mk II or Mk I, do NOT attempt to turn-fight them unless you are flying a Japanese aircraft. Instead, Boom & Zoom or catch them when they're reloading and flying off when they are a much easier target in those situations, however, if it does manage to avoid your attacks, don't stick around for long. | |
− | + | This is a fantastic plane for it's battle rating, most will be put off for it's rather odd situation at having to buy the first Boomerang before getting this one, which to some has no real outstanding differences. A good pro to this aircraft is if you really like the Mk 1 Boomerang, and get good kills in it, then this serves as a "permanent backup" which only has a slightly increased climb rate. Downsides to the Boomerang's are that it's rather slow, compared to planes of it's tier, low altitude fighting are it's bread and butter, as it can easily out-turn just about everything in arcade battles and in realistic battles. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === Flight Performance === |
− | + | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | + | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics |
− | ! | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,100 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,100 m) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) |
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>( | + | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 469 || 459 || 10,356 || 23.5 || 23.8 || 12.0 || 12.0 || 273 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
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− | ! | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,100 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) | ||
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− | ! | + | ! AB |
− | + | ! RB | |
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
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− | + | | ??? || ? || 10,356 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 273 | |
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− | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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! colspan="5" | Features | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
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− | ! Combat | + | ! Combat flap |
+ | ! Take-off flap | ||
+ | ! Landing flap | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
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− | | | + | | X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> |
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|} | |} | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Limits |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | | + | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h) |
− | ! | + | <!--! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)--> |
! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
|- | |- | ||
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+ | ! - | ||
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− | | | + | | 660 || 450 <!--|| ??? -->|| ~?? || ~? |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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− | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h) | + | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | < 365 || < 300 || < 420 || > 215 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 1,990 m || 1,100 hp || 1,188 hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4,050 m || 1,000 hp || 1,080 hp | ||
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− | ! | + | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3 |
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− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- --> | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === 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. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''--> | |
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− | + | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen | |
− | + | * 12.7 mm Steel - Armored plate behind pilot, with 3 mm steel plate flaps around it | |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== 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.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''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|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}} |
− | {{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|Browning (7.7 mm)}} | ||
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
* 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total) | * 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total) | ||
− | * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total) | + | * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total) |
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− | + | <!--=== 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.'' | |
+ | ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]''''' | ||
− | == Usage in battles == | + | === Defensive armament === |
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in | + | ''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.'' |
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+ | == Usage in the 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).''--> | ||
− | === Manual Engine Control === | + | ===Manual Engine Control=== |
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
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− | ! 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 | ||
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− | | Controllable || | + | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable |
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | ===Modules=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Weaponry | ||
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+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage Repair | ||
+ | | Radiator | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Offensive 7 mm | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | New 7 mm MGs | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | III | ||
+ | | Wings Repair | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Offensive 20 mm | ||
+ | | Mk.II year 1943 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Engine Injection | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Great turning speed | * Great turning speed | ||
− | * Premium aircraft gives | + | * Premium aircraft gives boost in silver lion and research points |
* Decent secondary guns, can catch enemies on fire easily with tracer bullets | * Decent secondary guns, can catch enemies on fire easily with tracer bullets | ||
* Slightly increased rate of climb | * Slightly increased rate of climb | ||
− | * Cannons have | + | * Cannons have wide variety of ammo options |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * Low ammo count for the 20 mm | + | * Low ammo count for the 20 mm |
+ | * Decreased silver lion boost compared to the Mk I's amount | ||
* Rather slow compared to others | * Rather slow compared to others | ||
− | * Japanese planes relying on turn | + | * Japanese planes relying on turns will out-turn the plane. |
* Engine catches fire easily | * Engine catches fire easily | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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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.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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+ | == Sources == | ||
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{{Britain fighters}} | {{Britain fighters}} | ||
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Revision as of 19:10, 16 May 2019
Contents
This page is about the aircraft Boomerang Mk II (Great Britain). For the other version, see Boomerang Mk I |
Description
The ▄Boomerang Mk II is a premium Rank II British fighter
with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 2.7 (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. The plane costs 1,320 Golden Eagles and requires the purchase of the Boomerang Mk I in order to unlock. This variant of the Boomerang represents a version which was designed and manufactured in Australia.
The Boomerang Mk II is very near identical plane compared to the first Mk I Boomerang. The plane can out-turn almost any plane, save for Japanese planes. The Boomerang Mk II is lacking in the amount of ammo for the cannons. Some good tactics are to stay low to the ground, and like with all planes, keep a good eye on where each plane is, in AB stay low and "mow the yard" anything that comes close, just prepare to turn-fight them, and take them out, be cautious with your cannon ammo, as those are your only "heavy" hitting guns. If you are going to fight the Mk II or Mk I, do NOT attempt to turn-fight them unless you are flying a Japanese aircraft. Instead, Boom & Zoom or catch them when they're reloading and flying off when they are a much easier target in those situations, however, if it does manage to avoid your attacks, don't stick around for long.
This is a fantastic plane for it's battle rating, most will be put off for it's rather odd situation at having to buy the first Boomerang before getting this one, which to some has no real outstanding differences. A good pro to this aircraft is if you really like the Mk 1 Boomerang, and get good kills in it, then this serves as a "permanent backup" which only has a slightly increased climb rate. Downsides to the Boomerang's are that it's rather slow, compared to planes of it's tier, low altitude fighting are it's bread and butter, as it can easily out-turn just about everything in arcade battles and in realistic battles.
General info
Flight Performance
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 5,100 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
469 | 459 | 10,356 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 273 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 5,100 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
??? | ? | 10,356 | ??.? | ??.? | ?.? | ?.? | 273 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Max Static G | ||
+ | - | |||
660 | 450 | ~?? | ~? |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 365 | < 300 | < 420 | > 215 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,990 m | 1,100 hp | 1,188 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
4,050 m | 1,000 hp | 1,080 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
- 12.7 mm Steel - Armored plate behind pilot, with 3 mm steel plate flaps around it
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Boomerang Mk II (Great Britain) is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
- 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
Usage in the battles
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Offensive 7 mm | ||
II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs | ||
III | Wings Repair | Engine | Offensive 20 mm | Mk.II year 1943 | |
IV | Engine Injection | Cover |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great turning speed
- Premium aircraft gives boost in silver lion and research points
- Decent secondary guns, can catch enemies on fire easily with tracer bullets
- Slightly increased rate of climb
- Cannons have wide variety of ammo options
Cons:
- Low ammo count for the 20 mm
- Decreased silver lion boost compared to the Mk I's amount
- Rather slow compared to others
- Japanese planes relying on turns will out-turn the plane.
- Engine catches fire easily
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 main
template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.