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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was one of the earliest attacker aircraft of NRAAF (Nationalist Air Force) before the 2nd Sino-Japanese War; the Vultee Aircraft Inc. designed an "airliner", V-1 for US domestic markets, however, the new regulations on airliners put a full stop to any further production of this airframe at only 25 aircraft. Meanwhile, the USAAF bought a few aircraft and converted them under the name YA-19, which proved to be inferior to its twin-engine competitors and only used in Panama. For countries that were in dire need of new attack aircraft, namely China; the Nationalist government bought 30 aircraft and planned to assemble most of them in China Proper at Zhejiang or Guangdong, although they were flown by mercenary pilots and having minor results during the early days of war to bombard Japanese-occupied infrastructures, due to the worsening of war and crashes after the retreat, they were soon decommissioned by 1940.
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Introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]] as one of the Vultee V-1 variants introduced to the Chinese tech tree, although V-11 has rather a large size at its tier and less than desired firepower, the aircraft can sometimes surprise enemy aircraft, sometimes even biplanes with its somewhat decent turning radius; while the bomb options can still ensure a kill against ground targets and serve as a good trainer aircraft for attackers.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 
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Despite its large size, the V-11 is decent at turning although it is outshone by the many biplanes it faces. The acceleration and climb of this aircraft is poor, and is usually an easy prey for any interested fighter. Don't expect to outrun any monoplane fighters or more powerful biplanes as the plane is somewhat underpowered, with poor cruising capabilities compared to the likes of a stock Ju 87 B-2. With the use of landing flaps, the plane can enter speeds as low as 120 km/h without stalling, which can be used to stall trap potential enemies.  
  
 
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! Stock
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| 329 || 329 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.8 || 23.8 || 4.8 || 4.8 || rowspan="2" | 300
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| 342 || 329 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.9 || 23.8 || 4.8 || 4.8 || rowspan="2" | 300
 
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! Upgraded
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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| 620 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 330 || 280 || 280 || ~8 || ~4
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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| < 280 || < 260 || < 500 || > 250
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| < 320 || < 260 || < 500 || > 250
 
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* No armour
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* No armour plates
 
* Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 under pilot, 1 behind pilot, 2 in each wing)
 
* Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 under pilot, 1 behind pilot, 2 in each wing)
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* Modules are centrally located
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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'''Realistic Battles'''
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As with all strike aircraft, the V-11 gets an attacker air spawn. This should be used to avoid any confrontations. The speed and climb of this plane is poor, keeping altitude is important in order to avoid enemy fighters. Wait for friendly fighters to arrive to the scene before deciding to engage ground targets. Bombs can be used to damage bases or to destroy light pillboxes.
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You can also use this aircraft to catch out any unwary enemy fighters. The 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns are adequate to take down enemy aircraft. Only engage if you have an altitude advantage as fleeing in this slow aircraft may be difficult. Some fighters such as the [[Bf 109 B-1|Bf 109 B]] can be outmanoeuvred, using the combat flaps. However, it is recommended to try to preserve your speed unless the area is clear of any potential enemies.
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Do not engage in head-ons or tail any aircraft with rear gunners, as your engine is already underpowered, meaning that any damage to the engine will really, really hurt. Use deflection shooting and avoid air-to-air combat if it can be helped.
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The presence of one Browning .30 cal MG in the rear will help to ward off some would be attackers, but it is fairly weak without luck or proper aim. Fire in controlled bursts to prevent the gun from overheating and locking it in a cooling cycle, disabling your only rear defense for ~20 seconds. The gun lacks any gun depression over the rear, so if necessary nose up and to one side at a 10 degree angle to clear the gun from the tail and fuselage.  
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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* Engine does not overheat quickly
 
* Engine does not overheat quickly
 
* Has a rear gunner with a 7.62 mm MG for self-defence
 
* Has a rear gunner with a 7.62 mm MG for self-defence
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* Decent turn when combat flaps are used
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
 
* Extremely poor speed for a monoplane, cannot even catch I-16s quickly
 
* Extremely poor speed for a monoplane, cannot even catch I-16s quickly
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* Mediocre acceleration and climb rate
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* Poor roll rate
 
* Very slow energy retention
 
* Very slow energy retention
 
* Is quite a big target
 
* Is quite a big target
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* Does not have reflector gunsight, meaning you cannot move the pilot's head in Simulator or the reticle will not align
 
* Does not have reflector gunsight, meaning you cannot move the pilot's head in Simulator or the reticle will not align
 
* Overall aircraft responds slowly to aiming adjustments, making it hard to put a solid burst into a manoeuvring target
 
* Overall aircraft responds slowly to aiming adjustments, making it hard to put a solid burst into a manoeuvring target
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* Bombload is quite poor for an aircraft of its size, even the Hawk III carries more bombload as a lightweight biplane
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* Bombload is quite poor for an aircraft of its size and role, the Hawk III carries the same payload while being a lightweight biplane
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* Prone to wing overload
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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Although the Vultee V-11 wasn't the most renowned aircraft in the World War 2, the history of this aircraft can trace back onto an airliner, surprisingly, the Vultee V-1.
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The ill-fated V-1 has only 25 of them built due to the strict regulations from the Bureau of Air Commerce on single-engine airliner, albeit its rather good handling; the aircraft was then converted into series of 2-seater attackers with variants such as a floatplane version. The USAAF bought a few of them, reinforced its airframe and used them for evaluation as the YA-19, which proved to be inferior to twin-engine attackers and thus these aircrafts were soon transferred to the Panama. In the mean time, V-11s that were based on the reinforced YA-19 were sold to 4 other countries: Brazil, Turkey, USSR and the Republic of China.
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The newly reorganized Republic of China Air Force was in need for attackers in view to modernize the air force, an order of 30 V-11Gs was placed in 1935 and 29 of them would be assembled in China by the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company (中央杭州飛機製造廠 at Hangzhou, Zhejiang; currently PLAAF Jianqiao Airbase) or by Shiuchow Aircraft Manufacturing Factory (韶關飛機製造廠 at Shaoguan, Guangdong); these aircrafts were handed to the "International Regiment 國際中隊" during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War for operation and was first used to bomb the then occupied Japanese airfield at Bengbu, Shandong (山東蚌埠) in early February, 1938; later in the same month, the regiment bombed train stations and airfield occupied by the Japanese forces again; both attack runs have no recorded losses.
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As the Japanese got the upper hand on the war, these aircrafts were then transferred to the rear and after a mountain crash of such type of aircraft, the V-11s and the later V-12s were soon downgraded as liaison aircrafts or trainers until late 1940 when all of them were dismantled.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=v_11g Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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{{Youtube-gallery|K8-e3Z_o5_I|'''Spade Review. V-11. Starts off poor, Ends quite fun!''' - ''Joseph 2000''}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
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''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
  
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* [[Su-2 (Family)]]
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* ''other literature.'' -->
 
* ''other literature.'' -->
  
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* [[wikipedia:Vultee_V-11|[Wikipedia] Vultee V-11]]
 
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/509649-v-11/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 
* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/509649-v-11/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
  
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{{China twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft}}

Latest revision as of 01:28, 25 February 2024

Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
V-11
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GarageImage V-11.jpg
V-11
China flag.png China
I Rank
Battle rating:
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Class:
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Description

The V-11 was one of the earliest attacker aircraft of NRAAF (Nationalist Air Force) before the 2nd Sino-Japanese War; the Vultee Aircraft Inc. designed an "airliner", V-1 for US domestic markets, however, the new regulations on airliners put a full stop to any further production of this airframe at only 25 aircraft. Meanwhile, the USAAF bought a few aircraft and converted them under the name YA-19, which proved to be inferior to its twin-engine competitors and only used in Panama. For countries that were in dire need of new attack aircraft, namely China; the Nationalist government bought 30 aircraft and planned to assemble most of them in China Proper at Zhejiang or Guangdong, although they were flown by mercenary pilots and having minor results during the early days of war to bombard Japanese-occupied infrastructures, due to the worsening of war and crashes after the retreat, they were soon decommissioned by 1940.

Introduced in Update "Hot Tracks" as one of the Vultee V-1 variants introduced to the Chinese tech tree, although V-11 has rather a large size at its tier and less than desired firepower, the aircraft can sometimes surprise enemy aircraft, sometimes even biplanes with its somewhat decent turning radius; while the bomb options can still ensure a kill against ground targets and serve as a good trainer aircraft for attackers.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 4 084 m360 km/h
Turn time22 s
Max altitude6 800 m
EngineWright Cyclone R-1820G2
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight5 t

Despite its large size, the V-11 is decent at turning although it is outshone by the many biplanes it faces. The acceleration and climb of this aircraft is poor, and is usually an easy prey for any interested fighter. Don't expect to outrun any monoplane fighters or more powerful biplanes as the plane is somewhat underpowered, with poor cruising capabilities compared to the likes of a stock Ju 87 B-2. With the use of landing flaps, the plane can enter speeds as low as 120 km/h without stalling, which can be used to stall trap potential enemies.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,084 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 342 329 6800 22.9 23.8 4.8 4.8 300
Upgraded 379 360 21.1 22.0 7.9 6.2

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
620 320 330 280 280 ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 320 < 260 < 500 > 250

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural0 km/h
Gear320 km/h
  • No armour plates
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 under pilot, 1 behind pilot, 2 in each wing)
  • Modules are centrally located

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB179 → 225 Sl icon.png
RB225 → 283 Sl icon.png
SB433 → 546 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 430 Rp icon.png
2 690 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 30 / 70 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg30_belt_pack
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
SBC-25
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg30_new_gun
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg30_turret_belt_pack
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
MBC-25
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
bmg30_turret_new_gun
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 14 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun
Ammunition2 400 rounds
Fire rate1 000 shots/min
Main article: Browning (7.62 mm)

The V-11 is armed with:

  • 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 2,400 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (2)
Setup 12 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb
Setup 21 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb
Main articles: AN-M57 (250 lb), AN-M64A1 (500 lb)

The V-11 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
  • 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)

Defensive armament

Turret7.62 mm Browning machine gun
Ammunition500 rounds
Fire rate1000 shots/min
Main article: Browning (7.62 mm)

The V-11 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

Realistic Battles

As with all strike aircraft, the V-11 gets an attacker air spawn. This should be used to avoid any confrontations. The speed and climb of this plane is poor, keeping altitude is important in order to avoid enemy fighters. Wait for friendly fighters to arrive to the scene before deciding to engage ground targets. Bombs can be used to damage bases or to destroy light pillboxes.

You can also use this aircraft to catch out any unwary enemy fighters. The 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns are adequate to take down enemy aircraft. Only engage if you have an altitude advantage as fleeing in this slow aircraft may be difficult. Some fighters such as the Bf 109 B can be outmanoeuvred, using the combat flaps. However, it is recommended to try to preserve your speed unless the area is clear of any potential enemies.

Do not engage in head-ons or tail any aircraft with rear gunners, as your engine is already underpowered, meaning that any damage to the engine will really, really hurt. Use deflection shooting and avoid air-to-air combat if it can be helped.

The presence of one Browning .30 cal MG in the rear will help to ward off some would be attackers, but it is fairly weak without luck or proper aim. Fire in controlled bursts to prevent the gun from overheating and locking it in a cooling cycle, disabling your only rear defense for ~20 seconds. The gun lacks any gun depression over the rear, so if necessary nose up and to one side at a 10 degree angle to clear the gun from the tail and fuselage.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Rather powerful bombload of one 500 lb bomb or two 250 lb bombs for the battle rating
  • 4 x 7.62 mm MG is decent firepower for the battle rating, allowing it to effectively damage/destroy aircraft if needed
  • Great over-the-nose visibility makes leading very easy in Simulator
  • Engine does not overheat quickly
  • Has a rear gunner with a 7.62 mm MG for self-defence
  • Decent turn when combat flaps are used

Cons:

  • Extremely poor speed for a monoplane, cannot even catch I-16s quickly
  • Mediocre acceleration and climb rate
  • Poor roll rate
  • Very slow energy retention
  • Is quite a big target
  • Does not have any armour protection
  • Does not have reflector gunsight, meaning you cannot move the pilot's head in Simulator or the reticle will not align
  • Overall aircraft responds slowly to aiming adjustments, making it hard to put a solid burst into a manoeuvring target
  • Bombload is quite poor for an aircraft of its size and role, the Hawk III carries the same payload while being a lightweight biplane
  • Prone to wing overload

History

Although the Vultee V-11 wasn't the most renowned aircraft in the World War 2, the history of this aircraft can trace back onto an airliner, surprisingly, the Vultee V-1.

The ill-fated V-1 has only 25 of them built due to the strict regulations from the Bureau of Air Commerce on single-engine airliner, albeit its rather good handling; the aircraft was then converted into series of 2-seater attackers with variants such as a floatplane version. The USAAF bought a few of them, reinforced its airframe and used them for evaluation as the YA-19, which proved to be inferior to twin-engine attackers and thus these aircrafts were soon transferred to the Panama. In the mean time, V-11s that were based on the reinforced YA-19 were sold to 4 other countries: Brazil, Turkey, USSR and the Republic of China.

The newly reorganized Republic of China Air Force was in need for attackers in view to modernize the air force, an order of 30 V-11Gs was placed in 1935 and 29 of them would be assembled in China by the Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company (中央杭州飛機製造廠 at Hangzhou, Zhejiang; currently PLAAF Jianqiao Airbase) or by Shiuchow Aircraft Manufacturing Factory (韶關飛機製造廠 at Shaoguan, Guangdong); these aircrafts were handed to the "International Regiment 國際中隊" during the 2nd Sino-Japanese War for operation and was first used to bomb the then occupied Japanese airfield at Bengbu, Shandong (山東蚌埠) in early February, 1938; later in the same month, the regiment bombed train stations and airfield occupied by the Japanese forces again; both attack runs have no recorded losses.

As the Japanese got the upper hand on the war, these aircrafts were then transferred to the rear and after a mountain crash of such type of aircraft, the V-11s and the later V-12s were soon downgraded as liaison aircrafts or trainers until late 1940 when all of them were dismantled.

Media

Skins
Videos
Spade Review. V-11. Starts off poor, Ends quite fun! - Joseph 2000

See also

External links


Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Export  P-66 · ▄A-35B · V-11 · V-12D

China twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft
Twin-engine fighters  ␗Ki-45 hei/tei · ␗P-38L-1
Strike aircraft  V-11 · V-12D · ␗IL-10 (1946) · Mosquito FB.Mk.26

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