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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It can be unlocked with 310,000 squadron activity points or 6,600 golden eagles. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
− | ! | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 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) |
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB | ! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB | ||
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− | + | | 825 || 798 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.4 || 30.4 || 16.2 || 15.3 || 750 | |
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− | ! Upgraded | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' |
− | | | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ??? || 865 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 28.0 || ??.? || 19.5 || 750 | ||
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==== Details ==== | ==== Details ==== | ||
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Features |
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− | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear | + | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear |
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− | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ | + | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || 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 flaps<br>(km/h) |
! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
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− | | {{Specs|destruction| | + | | {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 580 || ~10 || ~4 |
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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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| < 500 || < 600 || < 680 || N/A | | < 500 || < 600 || < 680 || N/A | ||
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− | ! colspan="3" | | + | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) |
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− | ! | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 |
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− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
− | + | ! 100% Engine power | |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* 15 mm Steel - Behind the pilot | * 15 mm Steel - Behind the pilot | ||
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* 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | * 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | ||
* 90 mm Bulletproof glass | * 90 mm Bulletproof glass | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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− | {{main|MK 103 (30 mm)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151 (20 mm)}} | + | {{main|MK 103 (30 mm)|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151/20 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
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* 2 x 30 mm MK 103 cannons, nose-mounted (72 rpg = 144 total) | * 2 x 30 mm MK 103 cannons, nose-mounted (72 rpg = 144 total) | ||
* 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (66 rpg = 132 total) | * 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (66 rpg = 132 total) | ||
− | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, nose-mounted (146 rpg = 292 total) | + | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (146 rpg = 292 total) |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | === Modules === | |
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
+ | ! Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Weaponry | ||
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+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage repair | ||
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+ | | Offensive 20 mm | ||
+ | | Offensive 30 mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | New 20 mm cannons | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | III | ||
+ | | Wings repair | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Offensive 30 mm | ||
+ | | New 30 mm cannons | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | New 30 mm cannons | ||
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+ | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Outstanding amount of nose battery of 6 auto cannons |
− | * | + | * Obliterates any plane |
− | * | + | * Decent energy retention (compared to other 7.0 BR aircraft) |
+ | * Only a slight difference in flight performance compared to the [[Me 262 A-1a]] | ||
+ | * Good roll rate at low speeds | ||
+ | * Fairly manoeuvrable at low speeds compared to early jets | ||
+ | * Low battle rating | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Lack of mounted armaments |
− | * | + | * Rather slow compared to most other jets |
− | * Poor | + | * Bad acceleration |
− | * G- | + | * Not very nimble at high speeds |
− | * | + | * Poor rate of climb |
− | + | * Poor turn rate | |
− | + | * Fuel feed cuts off if flying with inverted G-loads for an extended period of time | |
+ | * Very exposed engines that are very susceptible to damage. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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− | The Me 262A-1a/U1 is a modification of the world's first mass produced jet fighter, the German [[Me 262 A-1a|Me 262]] | + | The Me 262A-1a / U1 is a modification of the world's first mass produced jet fighter, the German [[Me 262 A-1a|Me 262]] ‘Schwalbe’. The armament of the A-1 sub-serie, being four 30mm MK.108 auto cannons, had a number of drawbacks, such as cycle failures and complex heavy shell ballistics. For these reasons, engineers experimented with different variations as to the weaponry, including a reinforced cannon battery. As such, the Me.262A-1a/U1 modification was created as part of this program. German engineers managed to fit 6 autocannons in the nose: 2x20mm MG.151/20, 2x30mm stock version MK.108, and 2x30mm MK.103 guns. For the latter, they developed shells with a higher initial speed, and the guns themselves had a longer barrel length than the MK.108, as well as an effective muzzle brake - all to improve the ballistics of the heavy shells. They built a prototype (according to other sources, there were three units), but the project was not entered into mass production. However, one example was flown by one of the most effective jet aces of World War II, Heinz Bär, who flew it at the end of April 1945, and with it, even shot down several Thunderbolts in the skies over Germany. |
− | + | *[[wt:en/news/6386-development-squadron-vehicles-me-262a-1a-u1-en|Devblog - Squadron vehicles: Me 262A-1a/U1]] | |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> | + | <!--''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''--> |
+ | {{Youtube-gallery|V7WNaq8wiqQ|Me 262 A1a/U1}}{{Youtube | ||
+ | | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7R9ix6KSfY | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | == 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.'' | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
− | + | == External links == | |
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
− | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' |
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Revision as of 00:37, 19 October 2019
Contents
This page is about the squadron German jet fighter Me 262 A-1a/U1. For other versions, see Me 262 (Family). |
Description
The Me 262 A-1a/U1 is a squadron rank V German jet fighter with a battle rating of 7.3 (AB/RB) and 7.0 (SB). It was introduced during Update 1.91 "Night Vision". It can be unlocked with 310,000 squadron activity points or 6,600 golden eagles.
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
825 | 798 | 12500 | 29.4 | 30.4 | 16.2 | 15.3 | 750 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
??? | 865 | 12500 | ??.? | 28.0 | ??.? | 19.5 | 750 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flaps (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
580 | ~10 | ~4 |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 500 | < 600 | < 680 | N/A |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
0 m | 910 kgf | N/A |
Survivability and armour
- 15 mm Steel - Behind the pilot
- 15 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
- 15 mm Steel - Between cockpit and fore fuel tank
- 15 mm Steel - Instrument panel plate
- 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates
- 90 mm Bulletproof glass
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Me 262 A-1a/U1 is armed with:
- 2 x 30 mm MK 103 cannons, nose-mounted (72 rpg = 144 total)
- 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, nose-mounted (66 rpg = 132 total)
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (146 rpg = 292 total)
Usage in battles
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage repair | Offensive 20 mm | Offensive 30 mm | ||
II | Compressor | Airframe | New 20 mm cannons | ||
III | Wings repair | Offensive 30 mm | New 30 mm cannons | ||
IV | Engine | Cover | New 30 mm cannons |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Outstanding amount of nose battery of 6 auto cannons
- Obliterates any plane
- Decent energy retention (compared to other 7.0 BR aircraft)
- Only a slight difference in flight performance compared to the Me 262 A-1a
- Good roll rate at low speeds
- Fairly manoeuvrable at low speeds compared to early jets
- Low battle rating
Cons:
- Lack of mounted armaments
- Rather slow compared to most other jets
- Bad acceleration
- Not very nimble at high speeds
- Poor rate of climb
- Poor turn rate
- Fuel feed cuts off if flying with inverted G-loads for an extended period of time
- Very exposed engines that are very susceptible to damage.
History
The Me 262A-1a / U1 is a modification of the world's first mass produced jet fighter, the German Me 262 ‘Schwalbe’. The armament of the A-1 sub-serie, being four 30mm MK.108 auto cannons, had a number of drawbacks, such as cycle failures and complex heavy shell ballistics. For these reasons, engineers experimented with different variations as to the weaponry, including a reinforced cannon battery. As such, the Me.262A-1a/U1 modification was created as part of this program. German engineers managed to fit 6 autocannons in the nose: 2x20mm MG.151/20, 2x30mm stock version MK.108, and 2x30mm MK.103 guns. For the latter, they developed shells with a higher initial speed, and the guns themselves had a longer barrel length than the MK.108, as well as an effective muzzle brake - all to improve the ballistics of the heavy shells. They built a prototype (according to other sources, there were three units), but the project was not entered into mass production. However, one example was flown by one of the most effective jet aces of World War II, Heinz Bär, who flew it at the end of April 1945, and with it, even shot down several Thunderbolts in the skies over Germany.
Media
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
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
- other literature.
Germany jet aircraft | |
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Luftwaffe | |
He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
Me 262 | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b | |
LSK | |
Fighters | ◊MiG-15bis · ◊Lim-5P · ◊MiG-19S |
◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
◊MiG-29 | |
Attackers | ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA |
◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
◊IL-28 | |
Luftwaffe | |
F-84 | ◄F-84F |
F-86 | ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K |
F-104 | ◄F-104G |
F-4 | ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV |
G.91 | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |
Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
Other | Alpha Jet A · ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 |
Ex-LSK | ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◄MiG-29G |
Swiss Air Force | |
◌Hunter F.58 · FFA P-16 |
Germany squadron aircraft | |
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