M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel)

This page is about the jet fighter M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel). For the French version, see M.D.450B Ouragan.

M.D.450B Ouragan

P-51D-20-NA

A-4H

M.D.450B Ouragan

P-51D-20-NA

A-4H

Israel

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
7.3	7.7	7.7

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:95 000

Purchase:270 000

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Description

With tensions rising in the Arab world, Israel was looking for a new, advanced fighter. After multiple failed deals with the F-86 and F-84, France took the initiative to sell their jets. At first, Israel was set on receiving the new Mystere IV and Mystere II but testing revealed numerous issues with the Mysteres. They were to be grounded until the problems were remedied. As a stop-gap measure, France sent 12 M.D.450 Ouragans to Israel. Although Israel soon received the Mystere IV, they still continued to successfully use the Ouragan as a support fighter and ground striker. Ouragans served well into the 1970s until they were replaced by more superior aircraft; some being sold to El Salvador.

Introduced in Update "Winged Lions", the M.D.450B Ouragan is a fairly versatile fighter. The Ouragan has average performance. With a top speed of only 942 km/h (585 mph) and decent acceleration, it struggles to outrun and catch up to enemy fighters. It also has a structural speed limit of 1,030 km/h (640 mph) which is sufficient for jet battles but players should be wary of initiating aggressive dives. The Ouragan can also turn quite well thanks to its wing design and has good manoeuvring energy retention. As for ground ordnance, the Ouragan can carry rockets and a variety of bombs. Overall, the M.D.450B Ouragan is a capable fighter and ground striker in many aspects.

General info

Flight performance

Air brakes

Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps

Max speed

at 0 m942 km/h

Turn time24 s

Max altitude12 000 m

EngineRolls-Royce Nene-Mk.104

TypeJet

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight8 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	899	871	12000	25.4	25.9	23.1	21.9	700
Upgraded	962	942		23.1	24.0	35.5	28.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear	Drogue chute
✓	✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1030	450	627	598	450	~10	~5

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 600	< 700	< 680	N/A

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Empty mass		Wing loading (full fuel)
Rolls-Royce Nene-Mk.104		1	4,750 kg		252 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with fuel (no weapons load)				Max Takeoff Weight
Weight (each)	Type		10m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	33m fuel
1,050 kg	Centrifugal-flow turbojet		5,109 kg	5,468 kg	5,826 kg	5,934 kg	8,420 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition	100%	WEP	10m fuel	20m fuel	30m fuel	33m fuel	MTOW
Stationary	2,079 kgf	N/A	0.41	0.38	0.36	0.35	0.25
Optimal	2,079 kgf (0 km/h)	N/A	0.41	0.38	0.36	0.35	0.25

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person

Speed of destruction

Structural1 030 km/h

Gear450 km/h

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB3 477 → 4 659

RB9 539 → 12 782

SB12 734 → 17 063

Total cost of modifications80 100

129 600

Talisman cost2 000

Crew training78 000

Experts270 000

Aces1 500

Research Aces670 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

130 / 350 / 600 %

190 / 190 / 190 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 500 230 New boosters Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 500 230 Airframe Research: 4 500 Cost: 7 300 260 Compressor Research: 4 500 Cost: 7 300 260 Wings repair Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 290 Engine Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 290 Cover Research: 8 700 Cost: 14 000 500 G-suit Research: 8 700 Cost: 14 000 500		hispano_belt_pack Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 500 230 Mk2 Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 500 230 FMBC mk.1 Research: 4 500 Cost: 7 300 260 Matra T10 140 Research: 4 500 Cost: 7 300 260 hispano_mk5_new_gun Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 290 Matra T10 151 Research: 5 000 Cost: 8 100 290 LBC-25 Research: 8 700 Cost: 14 000 500

Armaments

Offensive armament

The M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel) is armed with:

• 4 x 20 mm M50 cannons, nose-mounted (125 rpg = 500 total)

Suspended armament

The M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
• 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
• 16 x T10 140 rockets
• 16 x T10 151 rockets
• 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 8 x T10 140 rockets (1,000 lb total)
• 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 8 x T10 151 rockets (1,000 lb total)
• 2 x Mk.2 incendiary bombs

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).

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Excellent handling and manoeuvrability at low speeds
• Good roll rate against common foes like the F2H2 and F-89s
• Decent ammo capacity for its BR (125 rpg)
• Very good energy retention when turning

Cons:

• Weak engine with mediocre acceleration
• Lacks vertical manoeuvrability
• Inadequate damage output for the 20 mm cannons
• Very high compression at ~900 km/h

History

During the mid-1950s, Israel was keen to procure new fighter jets as tensions were rising between Israel's Arab neighbors. Israel looked at multiple jets such as the F-86 and F-84 but those deals fell through due to Arab involvement. France was the only country willing to sell jets to Israel, so Israel made a deal with France to acquire multiple Mystere IIs and 15 Mystere IVAs in July of 1954. However, this deal fell through due to performance issues with the Mystere II and problems with the Mystere IVA delayed transfers to the IAF. Israel acquired 12 M.D. 450 Ouragans as a stop-gap until the Mystere IVA was ready.

The Mystere IVA was sent to Israel in April of 1956 and replaced the Ouragan as a first-line fighter. This didn't stop the use of Ouragans during the Suez Crisis where the Ouragan acquired its first air kill against a Vampire and was used as a ground striker. The Ouragan proved to be a formidable ground striker due to its capable loadout of bombs and rockets. In one instance, the Egyptian destroyer, Ibrahim el Awal, sailed undetected to Israel's only seaport and began shelling the city of Haifa. 2 M.D. 450s were dispatched and they successfully disabled the ship, forcing its surrender. After the war, Israel obtained more Ouragans and continued using them as a ground attacker up until 1970 when the Ouragans were transferred for pilot training. In 1973, the Ouragans were phased out of service with 18 Ouragans being sold to the El Salvadorian Air Force. 

The M.D. 450 Ouragan proved to be a very good asset in Israeli hands with multiple air-to-air kills, even downing a MiG-21, and very proficient in ground strikes. A high-ranking IAF official later said, "The Ouragan was a much better aeroplane than had been thought."

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the M.D.450B Ouragan (Israel) from live.warthunder.com.

See also

Related development

• M.D.450B Ouragan
• M.D.450B Barougan

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

• topic on the official game forum;
• other literature.

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M.D 450	M.D.450B Barougan · M.D.450B Ouragan
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M.D 450	M.D.450B Ouragan
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	**Jointly manufactured with Dornier Flugzeugwerke
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