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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. It is a British licensed and slightly modified version of the American Grumman [[F4F-4|F4F-4 Wildcat]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. It is a British licensed and slightly modified version of the American Grumman [[F4F-4|F4F-4 Wildcat]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
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=== Flight performance ===
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
 
* 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
 
* 8 mm steel behind pilot's head
 
* 8 mm steel behind pilot's head
 
* 6.35 mm steel behind pilot's body
 
* 6.35 mm steel behind pilot's body
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
 
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
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{{main|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)}}
 
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As a premium aircraft, grinding for upgrades is '''not''' necessary. Only the "Mark of distinction" can be unlocked, which grants the ability to place and show four decals without having a premium account.
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Good manoeuvrability
 
* Good manoeuvrability
 
* Fair roll rate
 
* Fair roll rate
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* Dense and hard hitting firepower
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* Dense and hard-hitting firepower
 
* Good pilot protection
 
* Good pilot protection
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* High Vne (never exceed speed)
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* High wing rip speed
 
* Superb elevator authority at all speeds
 
* Superb elevator authority at all speeds
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Low ammunition pool
 
* Low ammunition pool
 
* Bad cockpit rear visibility (SB)
 
* Bad cockpit rear visibility (SB)
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 2 December 2022

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
▄Martlet Mk IV
f4f-4_martlet_mk4.png
GarageImage Martlet Mk IV (Great Britain).jpg
▄Martlet Mk IV
Britain flag.png Britain
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.0 2.7 3.0
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
Show in game
MARKET

Description

The ▄Martlet Mk IV is a gift rank II British fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/SB) and 2.7 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X". It is a British licensed and slightly modified version of the American Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Max speed
at 4 900 m513 km/h
Turn time20 s
Max altitude8 500 m
EngineWright Cyclone R-1820-40
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,900 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 494 478 8500 21.0 21.8 9.8 9.8 300
Upgraded 534 513 19.1 20.0 15.1 12.2

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
826 320 420 420 420 ~13 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 300 < 330 < 350 > 335

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear320 km/h
  • 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
  • 8 mm steel behind pilot's head
  • 6.35 mm steel behind pilot's body

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB909 Sl icon.png
RB573 Sl icon.png
SB1 484 Sl icon.png
Crew training3 400 Sl icon.png
Experts23 000 Sl icon.png
Aces180 Ge icon.png
Research Aces380 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 40 / 80 / 180 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 118 / 118 / 118 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_belt_pack
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg50_new_gun

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 16 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
Ammunition1 440 rounds
Fire rate750 shots/min
Main article: M2 Browning (12.7 mm)

The Martlet Mk IV (Great Britain) is armed with:

  • 6 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (240 rpg = 1,440 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the 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
Controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Good manoeuvrability
  • Fair roll rate
  • Dense and hard-hitting firepower
  • Good pilot protection
  • High wing rip speed
  • Superb elevator authority at all speeds

Cons:

  • Low ammunition pool
  • Bad cockpit rear visibility (SB)
  • Cannot carry extra ordnance (i.e. bombs)
  • Horrible energy retention
  • Awfully slow
  • Abysmal climb rate
  • Poor performance at altitude

History

The Royal Navy purchased 220 F4F-4s adapted to British requirements. The main difference was the use of a Wright R-1820-40B Cyclone in a distinctly more rounded and compact cowling, with a single double-wide flap on each side of the rear and no lip intake. These machines were named Martlet Mk IV.

Media

Skins
Videos
The Shooting Range #118 - Pages of History section at 04:06 discusses the Martlet.

See also

Related development

External links


Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
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F6F Hellcat  F6F-5 · F6F-5N
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Nimrod  Nimrod Mk I · Nimrod Mk II
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Sea Gladiator  Sea Gladiator Mk I
Hurricane  Hurricane Mk I/L · Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M · Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop
Sea Hurricane  Sea Hurricane Mk IB · Sea Hurricane Mk IC
Martin-Baker  MB.5
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Spitfire (late-Merlin)  Spitfire F Mk IX · Spitfire LF Mk IX · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XVI
Spitfire (Griffon)  Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Spitfire F Mk XIVe · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe · Spitfire F Mk 22 · Spitfire F Mk 24
Seafire  Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47
Typhoon  Typhoon Mk Ia · Typhoon Mk Ib · Typhoon Mk Ib/L
Tempest  Tempest Mk II · Tempest Mk V
Sea Fury  Sea Fury FB 11
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  Foreign:
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France  ▄D.520 · ▄D.521
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  ▄Martlet Mk IV · ▄Corsair F Mk II · ▄Hellcat Mk II · ▄Thunderbolt Mk.1 · ▄Mustang Mk IA
  Hurricane Mk.I/L FAA M · Spitfire Mk.IIa Venture I · Spitfire F Mk IXc · Plagis' Spitfire LF Mk IXc · Spitfire F Mk XIVc · Prendergast's Spitfire FR Mk XIVe
  Typhoon Mk Ib · MB.5
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