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| about = American naval jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = American naval jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' | + | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]]. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === 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.'' | |
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− | + | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics | |
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− | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | |
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 610 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 610 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 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |1,019||988|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||33.7||34.3||17.4||15.9||500 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
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− | ! | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 610 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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− | + | | ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? ||500 | |
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− | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! 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 || 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 |
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− | ! 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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− | | {{Specs| | + | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 620 || ~?? || ~? |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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− | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | + | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities |
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− | ! Ailerons | + | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) |
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
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− | | < 950 || < 790 || < 510 || | + | | < 950 || < 790 || < 510 || > ??? |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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− | ! colspan="3" | | + | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) |
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− | ! | + | ! Optimal altitude |
− | ! | + | ! 100% Engine power |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
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− | + | | 0 m || 3120 kgf || No WEP | |
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− | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | |
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− | ! | + | ! Optimal altitude |
− | ! | + | ! 100% Engine power |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
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− | + | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | |
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− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
− | + | ! 100% Engine power | |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
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+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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− | {{main|M3 (20 mm)}} | + | {{main|AN/M3 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 4 x 20 mm | + | * 4 x AN/M3 20 mm cannon (190 RPG = 760 total) |
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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+ | {{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AIM-9B}} | ||
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* Without load | * Without load | ||
− | + | * 4 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total) | |
− | * 4 | + | * 2 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total) |
− | + | * 4 х AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles | |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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First of your objective when you purchase this plane is to research as fast as you can the 20 mm cannons modifications. The F9F-8 default cannons get jammed in a quick burst. | First of your objective when you purchase this plane is to research as fast as you can the 20 mm cannons modifications. The F9F-8 default cannons get jammed in a quick burst. | ||
− | This said | + | This said don’t expect to defeat MiG-15 and MiG-17A very easily. The F9F-8 performs great defensing maneuvers and can keep up in turns with the MiGs (beware that doesn’t have the great acceleration that MiGs have). |
This is not an air superiority aircraft, its main purpose is to support ground vehicles and planes. | This is not an air superiority aircraft, its main purpose is to support ground vehicles and planes. | ||
− | The best tactics if you are new to this plane is to fly it like | + | The best tactics if you are new to this plane is to fly it like a F9F-2 or F9F-5 so stay near some allies and give them support. |
− | * Never roll too hard over 750 km | + | * Never roll too hard over 750 km\h (466 mph) or the wings will explode |
− | * Never execute | + | * Never execute maneuvers over –2 G or the wings will explode |
− | === | + | <!--===Manual Engine Control=== |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |
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− | + | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Mixer | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Pitch | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Oil | ||
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable <br> No automatic pitch|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" | + | ===Modules=== |
− | ! colspan=" | + | {| class="wikitable" |
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" |Flight performance | ||
+ | ! Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" |Weaponry | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage repair||Compressor | ||
+ | | | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | New boosters|| | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | Offensive 20 mm||FLBC mk.1 | ||
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− | + | | III | |
− | + | | Wings repair||Engine | |
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− | + | | New 20 mm cannons|| | |
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− | | | + | | IV |
+ | | G-suit|| | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | ||AIM-9B | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Good bombload options |
− | * | + | * Four 20 mm cannons can shred enemy aircraft and light ground targets |
− | * | + | * Slightly better top speed than on the F9F Panther |
− | * Can equip | + | * Can equip with AIM-9 Sidewinder guided missiles. |
− | * | + | * Good roll rate over 800 km/h (497 mph) |
− | * | + | * Faster than its predecessors |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Bad turn time overall; even the Hawker Hunter can turn tighter in some scenarios |
− | * Cannot | + | * Top speed is not great but is not terrible either |
− | * | + | * Can't equip rockets |
− | * Guns jam quickly without | + | * Cannot turn over -2G. |
+ | * Rips very very easily in turns and rolls | ||
+ | * Not good at retaining energy, have to be very strict in order to keep it | ||
+ | * Poor acceleration | ||
+ | * Guns tend to jam quickly without New 20 mms upgrade | ||
== History == | == 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 | + | <!--''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 the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''--> |
− | It was Grumman's engineers who first thought of developing their successful F9F Panther fighter into a swept-wing variant. The resulting ''Cougar'' was a very new design in many ways bucking post-war design trends. The fuselage, fin and rudder remained the same, however, the wings were completely new with a 35-degree sweep and lacking the distinctive wingtip tanks of the Panther. The engine was also an upgrade, a Pratt and Whitney J48 with an extra 1,000 kg of thrust over the previous J42. First flight was 20 September 1951, with operational trials starting three months later. Squadron deliveries began in November 1952. 706 F9F-6s with the original engine were produced, and 168 of the F9F-7 which used the Allison J33 turbojet instead. | + | It was Grumman's engineers who first thought of developing their successful F9F Panther fighter into a swept-wing variant. The resulting ''Cougar'' was a very new design in many ways bucking post-war design trends. The fuselage, fin and rudder remained the same, however, the wings were completely new with a 35-degree sweep and lacking the distinctive wingtip tanks of the Panther. The engine was also an upgrade, a Pratt and Whitney J48 with an extra 1,000 kg of thrust over the previous J42. First flight was 20 September 1951, with operational trials starting three months later. Squadron deliveries began in November 1952. 706 F9F-6s with the original engine were produced, and 168 of the F9F-7 which used the Allison J33 turbojet instead. |
− | The F9F-8 was the final version. Its prototype's first flight was December 1953. In this model, the fuselage was lengthened 30 cm to increase the space for fuel tanks. It had the J48-P-8 engines installed that gave it a total of 3,447kg of Thrust, the wings were also modified slightly to add an in-air | + | The F9F-8 was the final version. Its prototype's first flight was December 1953. In this model, the fuselage was lengthened 30 cm to increase the space for fuel tanks. It had the J48-P-8 engines installed that gave it a total of 3,447kg of Thrust, the wings were also modified slightly to add an in-air refueling probe plus the capability of mounting four Aim-9 sidewinders and a nose radar was fitted. In total, 601 F9F-8s were built. |
− | The F9F-8 was too late to see combat in Korea, however | + | The F9F-8 was too late to see combat in Korea, however there were four trainer versions of the F9F-8 (F9F-8T) deployed to Vietnam and was used in airstrike directing for incoming allied aircraft. |
− | The Argentine Navy was the only other nation to operate the F9F-8 and was the first jet aircraft that they ever had capable of breaking the sound barrier (In a dive). | + | The Argentine Navy was the only other nation to operate the F9F-8 and was the first jet aircraft that they ever had capable of breaking the sound barrier (In a dive). |
− | It is also worth noting that the F9F-8 was | + | It is also worth noting that the F9F-8 was re designated, as part of the United States Tri-Service Designation System, to the F-9J in 1962. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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− | * [ | + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4239-development-f9f-8-cougar-a-perfect-predator-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> F9F-8 Cougar - A Perfect Predator] |
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Revision as of 21:35, 18 October 2019
Contents
This page is about the American naval jet fighter F9F-8. For other uses, see F9F (Family). |
Description
The F9F-8 Cougar is a rank V American naval jet fighter
with a battle rating of 8.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters".
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 | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 610 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
1,019 | 988 | 12500 | 33.7 | 34.3 | 17.4 | 15.9 | 500 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 610 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
? | ? | 12500 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 500 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | X | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
1127 | 410 | 620 | ~?? | ~? |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 950 | < 790 | < 510 | > ??? |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
0 m | 3120 kgf | No WEP |
Survivability and armour
- 9.5 mm steel - in front of cockpit
- 8.5 mm steel - behind pilot
- 60 mm steel - armoured windscreen
Armaments
Offensive armament
The F9F-8 is armed with:
- 4 x AN/M3 20 mm cannon (190 RPG = 760 total)
Suspended armament
The F9F-8 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 4 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 2 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 4 х AIM-9B Sidewinder air-to-air missiles
Usage in battles
First of your objective when you purchase this plane is to research as fast as you can the 20 mm cannons modifications. The F9F-8 default cannons get jammed in a quick burst.
This said don’t expect to defeat MiG-15 and MiG-17A very easily. The F9F-8 performs great defensing maneuvers and can keep up in turns with the MiGs (beware that doesn’t have the great acceleration that MiGs have).
This is not an air superiority aircraft, its main purpose is to support ground vehicles and planes.
The best tactics if you are new to this plane is to fly it like a F9F-2 or F9F-5 so stay near some allies and give them support.
- Never roll too hard over 750 km\h (466 mph) or the wings will explode
- Never execute maneuvers over –2 G or the wings will explode
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage repair | Compressor | |||
II | New boosters | Airframe | Offensive 20 mm | FLBC mk.1 | |
III | Wings repair | Engine | New 20 mm cannons | ||
IV | G-suit | Cover | AIM-9B |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Good bombload options
- Four 20 mm cannons can shred enemy aircraft and light ground targets
- Slightly better top speed than on the F9F Panther
- Can equip with AIM-9 Sidewinder guided missiles.
- Good roll rate over 800 km/h (497 mph)
- Faster than its predecessors
Cons:
- Bad turn time overall; even the Hawker Hunter can turn tighter in some scenarios
- Top speed is not great but is not terrible either
- Can't equip rockets
- Cannot turn over -2G.
- Rips very very easily in turns and rolls
- Not good at retaining energy, have to be very strict in order to keep it
- Poor acceleration
- Guns tend to jam quickly without New 20 mms upgrade
History
It was Grumman's engineers who first thought of developing their successful F9F Panther fighter into a swept-wing variant. The resulting Cougar was a very new design in many ways bucking post-war design trends. The fuselage, fin and rudder remained the same, however, the wings were completely new with a 35-degree sweep and lacking the distinctive wingtip tanks of the Panther. The engine was also an upgrade, a Pratt and Whitney J48 with an extra 1,000 kg of thrust over the previous J42. First flight was 20 September 1951, with operational trials starting three months later. Squadron deliveries began in November 1952. 706 F9F-6s with the original engine were produced, and 168 of the F9F-7 which used the Allison J33 turbojet instead.
The F9F-8 was the final version. Its prototype's first flight was December 1953. In this model, the fuselage was lengthened 30 cm to increase the space for fuel tanks. It had the J48-P-8 engines installed that gave it a total of 3,447kg of Thrust, the wings were also modified slightly to add an in-air refueling probe plus the capability of mounting four Aim-9 sidewinders and a nose radar was fitted. In total, 601 F9F-8s were built.
The F9F-8 was too late to see combat in Korea, however there were four trainer versions of the F9F-8 (F9F-8T) deployed to Vietnam and was used in airstrike directing for incoming allied aircraft.
The Argentine Navy was the only other nation to operate the F9F-8 and was the first jet aircraft that they ever had capable of breaking the sound barrier (In a dive).
It is also worth noting that the F9F-8 was re designated, as part of the United States Tri-Service Designation System, to the F-9J in 1962.
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
USA jet aircraft | |
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Fighters | |
F-4 | F-4C Phantom II · F-4E Phantom II · F-4J Phantom II · F-4S Phantom II |
F-5 | F-5A · F-5C · F-5E · F-20A |
F-8 | F8U-2 · F-8E |
F-80 | F-80A-5 · F-80C-10 |
F-84 | F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE |
F-86 | F-86A-5 · F-86F-25 · F-86F-2 · F-86F-35 |
F-89 | F-89B · F-89D |
F-100 | F-100D |
F-104 | F-104A · F-104C |
F-14 | F-14A Early · F-14B |
F-15 | F-15A · F-15C MSIP II |
F-16 | F-16A · F-16A ADF · F-16C |
F9F | F9F-2 · F9F-5 · F9F-8 |
Other | P-59A · F2H-2 · F3D-1 · F3H-2 · F4D-1 · F11F-1 |
Strike Aircraft | |
FJ-4 | FJ-4B · FJ-4B VMF-232 |
A-4 | A-4B · A-4E Early |
A-6 | A-6E TRAM |
A-7 | A-7D · A-7E · A-7K |
AV-8 | AV-8A · AV-8C · AV-8B Plus · AV-8B (NA) |
A-10 | A-10A · A-10A Late · A-10C |
B-57 | B-57A · B-57B |
F-105 | F-105D |
F-111 | F-111A · F-111F |