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{{About | {{About | ||
| about = German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = German bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
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| usage = other versions | | usage = other versions | ||
− | | link | + | | link = Do 17 (Family) |
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+ | |code=do_17z_2 | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}} | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The Do 17 Z-2 can carry more bombs than its predecessor, the [[Do 17 E-1]], and has more defensive armament. However, it retains the offensive 7.92 mm machine gun protruding from the cockpit found on the E-1. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. The Do 17 Z-2 can carry more bombs than its predecessor, the [[Do 17 E-1]], and has more defensive armament. However, it retains the offensive 7.92 mm machine gun protruding from the cockpit found on the E-1. | ||
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=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) |
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>( | + | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres) |
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− | | 383 || 370 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.6 || 37.2 || 6.6 || 6.6 || 450 | + | ! Stock |
+ | | 383 || 370 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.6 || 37.2 || 6.6 || 6.6 || rowspan="2" | 450 | ||
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==== Details ==== | ==== Details ==== | ||
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! colspan="5" | Features | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
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− | ! Combat flaps | + | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear |
− | ! Take-off flaps | ||
− | ! Landing flaps | ||
− | ! Air brakes | ||
− | ! Arrestor gear | ||
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="7" | Limits |
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− | ! rowspan="2" | | + | ! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Gear | + | ! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h) |
− | ! | + | ! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h) |
! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
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− | ! + | + | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - |
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− | |{{Specs| | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 480 || 454 || 300 || ~5 || ~2 |
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− | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | + | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h) |
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− | ! Ailerons | + | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator |
− | ! Rudder | ||
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| < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 308 | | < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 308 | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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− | {{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}} | + | {{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)|Flam C 250 incendiary}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 20 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,000 kg total) | * 20 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,000 kg total) | ||
* 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total) | * 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total) | ||
+ | * 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (750 kg total) | ||
+ | * 2 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs | ||
=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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This bomber, while not having enough payload for a base and being helpless against most fighters, makes an excellent ground attacker. Take out the convoys consisting of light tanks and unarmoured vehicles, gaining a ticket advantage for your team. It is recommended to stay at altitude until you are over the convoy you want to take out, then dive down, drop your bombs, and return to your airfield with the speed gained in the dive. After landing and rearming, try to sneak your way past the remaining fighters of the enemy team and destroy the ground targets left with your bombs and offensive armament. | This bomber, while not having enough payload for a base and being helpless against most fighters, makes an excellent ground attacker. Take out the convoys consisting of light tanks and unarmoured vehicles, gaining a ticket advantage for your team. It is recommended to stay at altitude until you are over the convoy you want to take out, then dive down, drop your bombs, and return to your airfield with the speed gained in the dive. After landing and rearming, try to sneak your way past the remaining fighters of the enemy team and destroy the ground targets left with your bombs and offensive armament. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters | + | * Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters |
− | * Strong payload compared to other bombers in its rank | + | * Strong payload compared to other bombers in its rank |
− | * Has a very short takeoff run | + | * Has a very short takeoff run |
− | * Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament | + | * Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament |
− | * Has great manoeuvrability, compared to other bombers of its rank | + | * Has great manoeuvrability, compared to other bombers of its rank |
− | * Has amazing defensive armament | + | * Has amazing defensive armament |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * Big target | + | * Big target |
− | * Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defence against any fighter | + | * Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defence against any fighter |
− | * Cannot fly with only one engine; it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time | + | * Cannot fly with only one engine; it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time |
== 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 long, 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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | + | ''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 long, 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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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+ | ;Skins | ||
+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=do_17z_2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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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 == | == External links == | ||
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+ | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
+ | * ''other literature.''--> | ||
− | * | + | * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/266234-dornier-do-17-z-2/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance] |
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{{AirManufacturer Dornier}} | {{AirManufacturer Dornier}} | ||
{{Germany bombers}} | {{Germany bombers}} |
Latest revision as of 18:23, 31 March 2024
This page is about the German bomber Do 17 Z-2. For other versions, see Do 17 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Do 17 Z-2 is a rank I German bomber with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm". The Do 17 Z-2 can carry more bombs than its predecessor, the Do 17 E-1, and has more defensive armament. However, it retains the offensive 7.92 mm machine gun protruding from the cockpit found on the E-1.
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 383 | 370 | 8500 | 35.6 | 37.2 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 450 |
Upgraded | 435 | 407 | 32.5 | 34.0 | 15.9 | 10.2 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
620 | 350 | 480 | 454 | 300 | ~5 | ~2 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 290 | < 300 | < 300 | > 308 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,600 m | 815 hp | 1,118 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
4,300 m | 780 hp | 1,070 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 8.5 mm steel - pilot's chair
- 8.5 mm steel - bulkhead aft of cockpit
- 6 mm steel - below belly gunner
- 6 mm steel - around top gunner
- Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 close to each wingroot)
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Do 17 Z-2 is armed with:
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose-mounted (375 rpg)
Suspended armament
The Do 17 Z-2 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 20 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)
- 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb + 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (750 kg total)
- 2 x Flam C 250 incendiary bombs
Defensive armament
The Do 17 Z-2 is defended by:
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (375 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 4 x cockpit-side turrets (375 rpg)
Usage in battles
This bomber, while not having enough payload for a base and being helpless against most fighters, makes an excellent ground attacker. Take out the convoys consisting of light tanks and unarmoured vehicles, gaining a ticket advantage for your team. It is recommended to stay at altitude until you are over the convoy you want to take out, then dive down, drop your bombs, and return to your airfield with the speed gained in the dive. After landing and rearming, try to sneak your way past the remaining fighters of the enemy team and destroy the ground targets left with your bombs and offensive armament.
Manual Engine Control
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Not controllable | Controllable Auto control available |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Controllable 2 gears |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters
- Strong payload compared to other bombers in its rank
- Has a very short takeoff run
- Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament
- Has great manoeuvrability, compared to other bombers of its rank
- Has amazing defensive armament
Cons:
- Big target
- Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defence against any fighter
- Cannot fly with only one engine; it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time
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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===
, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
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
Dornier Aircraft Corporation (Dornier Flugzeugwerke) | |
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Fighters | Do 17 Z-7 |
Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 | |
Do 335 A-0 · Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2 | |
Bombers | Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 |
Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 | |
Jet Aircraft | Alpha Jet A** |
Helicopters | ◄UH-1D* |
*Licensed | |
**Jointly manufactured with Dassault Aviation |
Germany bombers | |
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Arado | Ar 196 A-3 |
Blohm & Voss | BV 138 C-1 · BV 238 |
Dornier | Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 |
Focke-Wulf | Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1 |
Henschel | Hs 123 A-1 |
Heinkel | He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-3 · He 177 A-5 |
Junkers | Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C |
Messerschmitt | Me 264 |
Savoia-Marchetti | ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8 |
▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M | |
Trophies | ▀Wellington Mk Ic |