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{{About
 
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| about = German twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = German twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other uses
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| usage = other versions
 
| link = Do 335 (Family)
 
| link = Do 335 (Family)
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_Do335A-0.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_Do335A-0.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]]. This pre-production run does not feature payload options, unlike the [[Do 335 A-1|A-1 series]]. Fortunately, this difference is favourable for the A-0 as it features superior aerodynamics and henceforth better top speed, despite only running on the 50PS weaker DB603A (PS = metric horsepower).
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]]. This pre-production run does not feature payload options, unlike the [[Do 335 A-1|A-1 series]]. Fortunately, this difference is favourable for the A-0 as it features superior aerodynamics and henceforth better top speed, despite only running on the 50PS weaker DB603A (PS = metric horsepower).
  
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Contrary to popular belief, the Do 335 ''"Pfeil"'' is not a "super prop". The initial design was a ''"Schnellbomber"'' ''(speedy bomber)'', but with the start of the emergency fighter program, most bomber contracts were shelved to increase fighter production. At Dornier, the idea arose to reconfigure the current bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's Ta 154 ''"Moskito"''.
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Contrary to popular belief, the Do 335 ''"Pfeil"'' is not a "super prop". The initial design was a ''"Schnellbomber"'' ''(speedy bomber)'', but with the start of the emergency fighter program, most bomber contracts were shelved to increase fighter production. At Dornier, the idea arose to reconfigure the current bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's [[Ta 154 A-1|Ta 154 ''"Moskito"'']].
  
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Consequently, flight agility is mediocre, lending itself in feeling to Dornier's previous heavy fighters: [[Do 17 Z-7|Do 17 Z-7]] and [[Do 217 N-1|Do 217N]], both of which were also originally designed as bombers. The exception to this trait is the fantastic roll rate, accomplished by boosted ailerons as seen on the [[Ta 152 H-1|Ta 152 H-1]].
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Consequently, flight agility is mediocre, lending itself in feeling to Dornier's previous heavy fighters: [[Do 17 Z-7|Do 17 Z-7]] and [[Do 217 N-1|Do 217N]], both of which were also originally designed as bombers. The exception to this trait is the fantastic roll rate, accomplished by boosted ailerons as seen on the [[Ta 152 H-1]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== 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.''
 
''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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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,400 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
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|748||726|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||28.3||29.4||8.3||8.3|| 500
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| 747 || 727 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 28.3 || 29.3 || 8.3 || 8.3 || 500
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,500 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 8,400 m)
−
! 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
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
−
! AB
 
−
! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 500
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| 806 || 775 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.8 || 27.0 || 16.3 || 11.8 || 500
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! 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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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| X || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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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}} || 450 || ~7 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 450 || ~9 || ~4
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
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| < 380 || < 380 || < 380 || > 285
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| < 380 || < 340 || < 360 || > 350
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
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| 5,700 m || 3,080 hp || 3,508 hp  
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| 7,070 m || 1,440 hp || 1,642 hp
 
|-
 
|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| 8,300 m || 1,430 hp || 1,630 hp
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| 9,200 m || 1,420 hp || 1,619 hp
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|- -->
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|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 8 mm Steel - fuel tank/pilot seat plate
 
* 8 mm Steel - fuel tank/pilot seat plate
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* No armour glazing
 
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* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
 
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MK 103 (30 mm)|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 151/15 (15 mm)}}
 
{{main|MK 103 (30 mm)|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 151/15 (15 mm)}}
  
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The Do 335 A-0 is armed with:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* A choice between two presets:
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* 1 x 30 mm MK 103 cannon, nose-mounted (70 rpg)
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** 1 x 30 mm MK 103 cannon, nose-mounted (70 rpg) + 2 x 15 mm MG 151/15 machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
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* A choice between two 20 mm MG 151/20 or two 15 mm MG 151/15:
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** 1 x 30 mm MK 103 cannon, nose-mounted (70 rpg) + 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
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** 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
 
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** 2 x 15 mm MG 151/15 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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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" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Not controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Combined || Not controllable<br>3 gears || Not controllable
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! Tier
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! Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! Survivability
 
! Survivability
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! Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair, Radiator
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| Fuselage repair
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|  
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 20 mm, MG 151 15
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|
 +
|
 +
|
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| Offensive 20 mm
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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|
 
| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| Offensive 30 mm, Offensive 15 mm
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| Offensive 30 mm
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| Offensive 15 mm
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|
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Wing Repair, Engine
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| Wings repair
−
|  
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| Engine
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| New 20 mm Cannons
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|
 +
|
 +
|
 +
| New 20 mm cannons
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
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|
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 30 mm Cannons, New 15 mm Cannons
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| New 30 mm cannons
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| New 15 mm cannons
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|
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Excellent top speed at very high altitudes, better than the [[Me 410 B-6/R3]]
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* Excellent top speed at very high altitudes, better than the Me 410 B-6/R3
 
 
* Very fast in a level flight
 
* Very fast in a level flight
 
* Great nose-mounted armament
 
* Great nose-mounted armament
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Compared to the Me 410 B-6/R3 it has fewer cannons, no armour, and it lacks defensive turret
 
* Compared to the Me 410 B-6/R3 it has fewer cannons, no armour, and it lacks defensive turret
 
* Horrible turn time (can barely out turn a fully upgraded B-25 J-1)
 
* Horrible turn time (can barely out turn a fully upgraded B-25 J-1)
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* Take offs without care can damage the lower rudder
 
* Take offs without care can damage the lower rudder
 
* Engines at both at front and rear of the center axis of the aircraft results in virtually an attack from any angle is bound to hit an engine, and thus impairing engine performance
 
* Engines at both at front and rear of the center axis of the aircraft results in virtually an attack from any angle is bound to hit an engine, and thus impairing engine performance
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* Sharp turns with mouse control will cause the elevator and rudder to over-steer, effectively making the plane less maneuverable as a gun solution won't become immediately apparent.
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* Sharp turns with mouse control will cause the elevator and rudder to over-steer, effectively making the plane less manoeuvrable as a gun solution won't become immediately apparent.
 
* Prone to fires due to 2 engines
 
* Prone to fires due to 2 engines
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Redeveloped as a multi-role fighter in late 1942 after the original design as a bomber was cancelled, the Do 335 ''Pfeil'' carried a pair of the largest piston engines Germany created during WWII, the DB603 series of inverted V12. The inline design was intended to give dual-engine power but without the parasitic drag that the usual wing-mounted arrangement suffered. By May of 1944, the Do 335 was recognized as such a superior aircraft, with good handling and unmatched speed, that Hitler ordered maximum priority to be given to its production. But Allied bombing campaigns forced Dornier to bring up a new plant to handle production, and the delay meant less than 30 of the aircraft were built and flown before the end of the war.
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Redeveloped as a multi-role fighter in late 1942 after the original design as a bomber was canceled, the Do 335 ''Pfeil'' carried a pair of the largest piston engines Germany created during WWII, the DB603 series of inverted V12. The inline design was intended to give dual-engine power but without the parasitic drag that the usual wing-mounted arrangement suffered. By May of 1944, the Do 335 was recognized as such a superior aircraft, with good handling and unmatched speed, that Hitler ordered maximum priority to be given to its production. But Allied bombing campaigns forced Dornier to bring up a new plant to handle production, and the delay meant less than 30 of the aircraft were built and flown before the end of the war.  
 
  
 
Only one Do 335 survives today: an A-0 variant, currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport in Virginia, USA.
 
Only one Do 335 survives today: an A-0 variant, currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport in Virginia, USA.
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== External links ==
 
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/devblog/current/864 [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> A Rare Bird - Do 335]
 
* [https://warthunder.com/en/devblog/current/864 [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> A Rare Bird - Do 335]
 
* WT Forum Aircraft Data Sheets: [http://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/303454-dornier-do-335-a-0/ "Dornier Do 335 A-0"]<br />
 
* WT Forum Aircraft Data Sheets: [http://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/303454-dornier-do-335-a-0/ "Dornier Do 335 A-0"]<br />
  
 
{{Germany twin-engine fighters}}
 
{{Germany twin-engine fighters}}

Revision as of 18:32, 12 July 2019

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Do 335 A-0
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Do 335 A-0
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III Rank
Battle rating:
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4.3 4.7 5.0
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This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Do 335 A-0. For other versions, see Do 335 (Family).

Description

GarageImage Do 335 A-0.jpg


The Do 335 A-0 is a rank III German twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB), 4.7 (RB), and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March". This pre-production run does not feature payload options, unlike the A-1 series. Fortunately, this difference is favourable for the A-0 as it features superior aerodynamics and henceforth better top speed, despite only running on the 50PS weaker DB603A (PS = metric horsepower).

Contrary to popular belief, the Do 335 "Pfeil" is not a "super prop". The initial design was a "Schnellbomber" (speedy bomber), but with the start of the emergency fighter program, most bomber contracts were shelved to increase fighter production. At Dornier, the idea arose to reconfigure the current bomber design into a heavy fighter to exploit the failure of Focke Wulf's Ta 154 "Moskito".

Consequently, flight agility is mediocre, lending itself in feeling to Dornier's previous heavy fighters: Do 17 Z-7 and Do 217N, both of which were also originally designed as bombers. The exception to this trait is the fantastic roll rate, accomplished by boosted ailerons as seen on the Ta 152 H-1.

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 8,400 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
747 727 11400 28.3 29.3 8.3 8.3 500
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 8,400 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
806 775 11400 25.8 27.0 16.3 11.8 500

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
450 ~9 ~4
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 380 < 340 < 360 > 350
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
7,070 m 1,440 hp 1,642 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
8,300 m 1,430 hp 1,630 hp
Setting 3
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
9,200 m 1,420 hp 1,619 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 8 mm Steel - fuel tank/pilot seat plate

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: MK 103 (30 mm), MG 151/20 (20 mm), MG 151/15 (15 mm)

The Do 335 A-0 is armed with:

  • A choice between two presets:
    • 1 x 30 mm MK 103 cannon, nose-mounted (70 rpg) + 2 x 15 mm MG 151/15 machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
    • 1 x 30 mm MK 103 cannon, nose-mounted (70 rpg) + 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in an 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).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Combined Not controllable
3 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 20 mm
II Compressor Airframe Offensive 30 mm Offensive 15 mm
III Wings repair Engine New 20 mm cannons
IV Engine injection Cover New 30 mm cannons New 15 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent top speed at very high altitudes, better than the Me 410 B-6/R3
  • Very fast in a level flight
  • Great nose-mounted armament
  • Great dive top speed
  • Great energy retention
  • Great roll rate
  • Faster than the Me 410 B-6/R3 which fulfils the same role
  • Can fly low to hunt tanks and light pillboxes when the MK 103 is equipped with the HVAP rounds
  • Can fly with one engine
  • Works incredibly well with MEC (Manual Engine Control)

Cons:

  • Compared to the Me 410 B-6/R3 it has fewer cannons, no armour, and it lacks defensive turret
  • Horrible turn time (can barely out turn a fully upgraded B-25 J-1)
  • Below average top speed at sea level compared to other twin-engine fighters
  • Is a flying brick due to its size
  • Expensive repair cost
  • No combat flaps
  • Below average climb rate
  • Poor durability
  • Landing gear takes a long time to deploy and retract
  • The nose tends to move when turning
  • Bars in cockpits hinders visibility
  • Cockpit lacks rear visibility
  • Take offs without care can damage the lower rudder
  • Engines at both at front and rear of the center axis of the aircraft results in virtually an attack from any angle is bound to hit an engine, and thus impairing engine performance
  • Sharp turns with mouse control will cause the elevator and rudder to over-steer, effectively making the plane less manoeuvrable as a gun solution won't become immediately apparent.
  • Prone to fires due to 2 engines

History

Redeveloped as a multi-role fighter in late 1942 after the original design as a bomber was cancelled, the Do 335 Pfeil carried a pair of the largest piston engines Germany created during WWII, the DB603 series of inverted V12. The inline design was intended to give dual-engine power but without the parasitic drag that the usual wing-mounted arrangement suffered. By May of 1944, the Do 335 was recognized as such a superior aircraft, with good handling and unmatched speed, that Hitler ordered maximum priority to be given to its production. But Allied bombing campaigns forced Dornier to bring up a new plant to handle production, and the delay meant less than 30 of the aircraft were built and flown before the end of the war.

Only one Do 335 survives today: an A-0 variant, currently on display at the Udvar-Hazy National Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport in Virginia, USA.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See 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.

External links


Germany twin-engine fighters
Messerschmitt  Bf 109 Z-1
  Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 B-1/U2
Dornier  Do 17 Z-7 · Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2
Focke-Wulf  Ta 154 A-1
Junkers  Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J

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