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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating|5}}. It was introduced in [[Update_1.55_"Royal_Armour"|Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating|5}}. It was introduced in [[Update_1.55_"Royal_Armour"|Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]].
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The Stirling B MkI plays as a standard long range bomber. Climbing to high altitudes and using alternative routes to bomb targets to prevent engagement is recommended as the Stirling B MkI likely wont survive any. It is not well defended at all with low calibre machine guns, which is less effective at the battle rating of 4.3/5.0. It is extremely flammable and fragile when engaged with cannons, although it may survive machine gun fire lower than 10mm calibre.
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,268 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
−
! ABN1K2-J
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! AB
 
! RB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|369||358|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||52.4||53.8||5.3||5.3||1,170
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,268 m)
 
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
|-
 
|-
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| X || X || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
−
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 217 || ~1 || ~1
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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| < 350 || < 350 || < 350 || > 270
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| 762 m || 5,300 hp || 6,625 hp  
 
|-
 
|-
−
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| 4,267 m || 4,800 hp || 6,000 hp  
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* No armour plating
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* 8 mm Steel plate in the left pilot's seat.
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* 9 mm Steel plate in front of engine cooling systems.
 
* No armour glazing
 
* No armour glazing
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* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* Critical components located in the wings of aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''
 
{{main|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
 
{{main|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
  
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* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
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=== Suspended armament ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance"
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* 27 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 27 x G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 9 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
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== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
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===== ''Offensive'' =====
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The StirlingB MkI is very large and very heavy. It has multiple loadout options of bombs, which can get 3 bases with its heaviest bombload. This is also the heaviest bombload at its tier.
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===== ''Defensive'' =====
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Its onboard LMG defensive armament most probably will not be effective against targets at 4.3/5.0. Defensive armament does not have 360º coverage, although it is somewhat effective against lower attacks from behind, where you can fire belly and tail guns in unison.
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===== ''Mobility'' =====
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The StirlingB MkI has 4 engines with enormous wing surface area, It makes for a good climb rate but it also struggles with heavier bombloads. Fortunately, the control surfaces are extremely large as well, which helps a lot with controlling the plane.
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==== Tactics ====
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The Stirling has a huge payload but delivering it may be challenging. This is because the plane is very weak for a BR 5.0. Going straight to bomb and enemy base as soon as you spawn is suicide. Keep in mind that if an enemy plane finds you, you are dead. It is much bigger than a Wellington and catches fire easier; a short burst from a Bf 109 or La-7 and you go down in flames. Stay away from any enemy plane if possible as your defensive armament is almost useless and you can only rely on stealth (WWII Stirlings were used primarily on night missions). Depending on the map, you can choose to go at tree top level, or take a long route away from the combat zone, hidden in the clouds. When attacking ground targets at low altitude, pay attention to anti-aircraft guns and trucks, they can set you on fire easily.
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==== Specific enemies worth noting ====
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Any fighter is very dangerous for the StirlingB MkI. The Bf 109, La-5, La-7, A6M, and the C.205 are the most lethal targets. If any risk of engagement is present, the player should seek for a fighter support.
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==== Counter-tactics ====
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Directly firing and not using any tactics is enough to kill the StirlingB MkI. Its defensive armament can be ignored, although attacking from the top will minimize damage. Aiming at wings where the fuel tanks are will most probably result in a fire is recommended.
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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! Type  
 
! Type  
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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===Modules===
 
===Modules===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan = "1"| Tier
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! colspan="1" | Tier
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!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
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! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Rear gunner and top fuselage gunner can fire in unison (If the rear gunner gets knocked-out, The top gunner will still be able to defend)
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* Best payload at rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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*
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* Not "short" at all
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* Cannot take many hits
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* Flammable
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* Mediocre LMG defence
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* Almost no armour
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* Vulnerable fuel tanks
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* Very bad climb rate with full payload
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* Sways very heavily in RB when trying to climb
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* Huge glass cockpit means near-certain death from head-on attacks
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Read also ==
 
== Read 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.''
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
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Revision as of 22:08, 12 February 2019

RANK 5 FRANCE
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Stirling B Mk I
stirling_mk1.png
Stirling B Mk I
Britain flag.png Britain
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
4.0 4.0 5.0
Class:
Research:26 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:76 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Msg-info.png This page is about the aircraft Stirling B Mk I. For other uses, see Stirling (Disambiguation)

Description

The Stirling B Mk I in the garage


The Stirling B Mk I is a Rank III British bomber with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB) and 5.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.55 "Royal Armour".

The Stirling B MkI plays as a standard long range bomber. Climbing to high altitudes and using alternative routes to bomb targets to prevent engagement is recommended as the Stirling B MkI likely wont survive any. It is not well defended at all with low calibre machine guns, which is less effective at the battle rating of 4.3/5.0. It is extremely flammable and fragile when engaged with cannons, although it may survive machine gun fire lower than 10mm calibre.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,268 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
369 358 6098 52.4 53.8 5.3 5.3 1,170
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,268 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 6098  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ???

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
+ -
0 258 217 ~1 ~1
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 350 < 350 > 270
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
762 m 5,300 hp 6,625 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,267 m 4,800 hp 6,000 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 8 mm Steel plate in the left pilot's seat.
  • 9 mm Steel plate in front of engine cooling systems.
  • No armour glazing
  • Critical components located in the wings of aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)

Armaments

Suspended armament

Main article: Suspended armaments

The Stirling B Mk I can be outfitted with the following ordinance"

  • 27 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs
  • 27 x G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs
  • 9 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Stirling B Mk I is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)

Usage in the battles

Offensive

The StirlingB MkI is very large and very heavy. It has multiple loadout options of bombs, which can get 3 bases with its heaviest bombload. This is also the heaviest bombload at its tier.

Defensive

Its onboard LMG defensive armament most probably will not be effective against targets at 4.3/5.0. Defensive armament does not have 360º coverage, although it is somewhat effective against lower attacks from behind, where you can fire belly and tail guns in unison.

Mobility

The StirlingB MkI has 4 engines with enormous wing surface area, It makes for a good climb rate but it also struggles with heavier bombloads. Fortunately, the control surfaces are extremely large as well, which helps a lot with controlling the plane.

Tactics

The Stirling has a huge payload but delivering it may be challenging. This is because the plane is very weak for a BR 5.0. Going straight to bomb and enemy base as soon as you spawn is suicide. Keep in mind that if an enemy plane finds you, you are dead. It is much bigger than a Wellington and catches fire easier; a short burst from a Bf 109 or La-7 and you go down in flames. Stay away from any enemy plane if possible as your defensive armament is almost useless and you can only rely on stealth (WWII Stirlings were used primarily on night missions). Depending on the map, you can choose to go at tree top level, or take a long route away from the combat zone, hidden in the clouds. When attacking ground targets at low altitude, pay attention to anti-aircraft guns and trucks, they can set you on fire easily.

Specific enemies worth noting

Any fighter is very dangerous for the StirlingB MkI. The Bf 109, La-5, La-7, A6M, and the C.205 are the most lethal targets. If any risk of engagement is present, the player should seek for a fighter support.

Counter-tactics

Directly firing and not using any tactics is enough to kill the StirlingB MkI. Its defensive armament can be ignored, although attacking from the top will minimize damage. Aiming at wings where the fuel tanks are will most probably result in a fire is recommended.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings Repair Engine
IV Engine Injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Rear gunner and top fuselage gunner can fire in unison (If the rear gunner gets knocked-out, The top gunner will still be able to defend)
  • Best payload at rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases

Cons:

  • Not "short" at all
  • Cannot take many hits
  • Flammable
  • Mediocre LMG defence
  • Almost no armour
  • Vulnerable fuel tanks
  • Very bad climb rate with full payload
  • Sways very heavily in RB when trying to climb
  • Huge glass cockpit means near-certain death from head-on attacks

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 big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.

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.


Britain bombers
Torpedo  Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II
Dive  V-156-B1
Hydroplanes  ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V
Light  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1
Based on A20  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7
Hampden  Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I
Wellington  Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X
Halifax  Halifax B Mk IIIa
Stirling  Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III
Lancaster  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III
Lincoln  Lincoln B Mk II
Shackleton  Shackleton MR.Mk.2

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