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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese heavy bomber {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was introduced in Update 1.43 and can be bought for 4,900 GE. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese heavy bomber {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was introduced in Update 1.43 and can be bought for 4,900 GE. | ||
| − | The B-17E Flying Fortress, as the name suggests, is intended to be used as a high-altitude level bomber, designed to target enemy airfields, military bases, factories, and other infrastructure crucial to winning the war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are | + | The B-17E Flying Fortress, as the name suggests, is intended to be used as a high-altitude level bomber, designed to target enemy airfields, military bases, factories, and other infrastructure crucial to winning the war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are the only targets. This is because of the inaccuracy of the bombs at such high altitude, and since columns will simply disperse when they sight bombs falling. When using the B-17E, it is always best to group up with others in a wedge-like formation for optimal defense against air targets and climb to an altitude of, at least, 4,000 m. A few fighter escorts, would ensure the survival of friendly bombers, only if they adopt fighter-sweep tactics to hunt down enemy fighters converging on the formation. |
| − | Generally, the plane's role should not diverge from this norm, as it is ineffective and costly as a low altitude bomber. Survival is an utmost importance to be remembered when using this plane. While | + | Generally, the plane's role should not diverge from this norm, as it is ineffective and costly as a low altitude bomber. Survival is an utmost importance to be remembered when using this plane. While one target may be missed, there will always be another opportunity to make another pass once reloaded and repaired. The few M2 machine guns in the nose cannot protect the most vulnerable part of any B-17 - the nose. Protected only by a layer of Plexiglas and almost no armor (Excluding the frontal bulkhead, which only covers the pilot/co-pilot's torso), most of the crew critical in the success of the mission, including the pilot, co-pilot, bombardier and navigator would be knocked-out instantly. If targeted by German cannons, most notably, the [[MK_108 (30 mm)|Mk 108]]. Just a burst of 30 mm MK 108 placed anywhere on the aircraft , would compromise the crew's survival and even the aircraft's structural integrity. |
| − | When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, which is likely to punch through their noses when tailing | + | When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, which is likely to punch through their noses when tailing the B-17E. These ammunition belts are effective at tearing through the engine block of a [[Fw_190_D-9|Focke-Wulf Fw 190D]] or [[Bf_109_G-6|Messerschmitt Bf 109G]], hopefully resulting in an internal engine fire, a pilot snipe, or an inoperable engine for the opponent. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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* Multiple turrets covering almost all angles | * Multiple turrets covering almost all angles | ||
* Can quite often return to base with extensive damage | * Can quite often return to base with extensive damage | ||
| − | * Pilot and co-pilot, if one of them is knocked out, | + | * Pilot and co-pilot, if one of them is knocked out, the B-17E can keep flying |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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This page is about the aircraft B-17E (Japan). For other uses, see B-17 (Disambiguation) |
Description
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The ▅B-17E Flying Fortress is a premium Rank IV Japanese heavy bomber
with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB) and 5.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43 and can be bought for 4,900 GE.
The B-17E Flying Fortress, as the name suggests, is intended to be used as a high-altitude level bomber, designed to target enemy airfields, military bases, factories, and other infrastructure crucial to winning the war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are the only targets. This is because of the inaccuracy of the bombs at such high altitude, and since columns will simply disperse when they sight bombs falling. When using the B-17E, it is always best to group up with others in a wedge-like formation for optimal defense against air targets and climb to an altitude of, at least, 4,000 m. A few fighter escorts, would ensure the survival of friendly bombers, only if they adopt fighter-sweep tactics to hunt down enemy fighters converging on the formation.
Generally, the plane's role should not diverge from this norm, as it is ineffective and costly as a low altitude bomber. Survival is an utmost importance to be remembered when using this plane. While one target may be missed, there will always be another opportunity to make another pass once reloaded and repaired. The few M2 machine guns in the nose cannot protect the most vulnerable part of any B-17 - the nose. Protected only by a layer of Plexiglas and almost no armor (Excluding the frontal bulkhead, which only covers the pilot/co-pilot's torso), most of the crew critical in the success of the mission, including the pilot, co-pilot, bombardier and navigator would be knocked-out instantly. If targeted by German cannons, most notably, the Mk 108. Just a burst of 30 mm MK 108 placed anywhere on the aircraft , would compromise the crew's survival and even the aircraft's structural integrity.
When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, which is likely to punch through their noses when tailing the B-17E. These ammunition belts are effective at tearing through the engine block of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190D or Messerschmitt Bf 109G, hopefully resulting in an internal engine fire, a pilot snipe, or an inoperable engine for the opponent.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 7,680 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| ABN1K2-J | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 497 | 483 | 11156 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 600 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 7,680 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 523 | 510 | 11156 | 35.1 | 36.0 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 600 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 0 | 290 | ??? | ~?? | ~? |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 360 | < 300 | < 323 | > 210 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 6,180 | 4,000 hp | 4,708 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 6.35 mm Steel plate behind nose gunner
- 6.35 mm Steel plates behind pilots
- 6.35 mm Steel plates behind dorsal gunners
- 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of beam gunners
- 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of tail gunner
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of tail gunner
Armaments
Offensive armament
Suspended armament
Main article: Bombs
The B-17E (Japan) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
- 12 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,000 lb total)
- 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (6,000 lb total)
Defensive armament
The B-17E (Japan) is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, front dorsal turret, (500 rpg = 1000 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (500 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, tail turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Usage in the battles
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Turret 7 mm | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs (Turret) | SBC-17 | |
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | Turret 12 mm | ||
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 12 mm MGs (Turret) | MBC-17 | |
- Since this is a premium aircraft; all modifications are unlocked and equipped from purchase.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large payload
- Powerful air defense capabilities
- Multiple engines, can fly on one if necessary (But with a great loss in altitude and speed)
- Rugged design allows for soaking up damage
- Mostly unaffected by light machine gun fire, and to an extent, heavy machine guns
- Good speed for a bomber of its peers
- Multiple turrets covering almost all angles
- Can quite often return to base with extensive damage
- Pilot and co-pilot, if one of them is knocked out, the B-17E can keep flying
Cons:
- Big target
- Fairly Slow
- Nose is extremely vulnerable, the only armor on the front is the front bulkhead, covering only the pilot and copilot's torso
- Vulnerable to German "Minengeschoß" and > 20 mm gunfire
- Engine fires are common
- Wings are big and thus commonly torn off by gunfire
- Nose protection is extremely limited, try to avoid frontal attacks as much as possible
History
In WW2 the Japanese army captured crashed B-17s in the Philippines and Netherlands East Indies. They were tested by the IJAAF Koku Gijutsu Kenkyujo (Air Technical Research Laboratory) at Tachikawa. Little is known about these B-17s, but their historical photographs are valuable to telling the story of the bombers.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
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