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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update_1.55_"Royal_Armour"|Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[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.
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The Stirling B Mk I 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 Mk I 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 10 mm calibre.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
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|369||358|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||52.4||53.8||5.3||5.3||1,170
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| 372 || 358 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 51.9 || 53.8 || 5.3 || 5.3 || 1,170
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,268 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,268 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
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|-
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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| 422 || 396 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 48.3 || 50.0 || 11.4 || 7.9 || 1,170
 
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|-
 
|}
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! -
 
! -
 
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 217 || ~1 || ~1
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 350 || ~4 || ~2
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 350 || < 350 || < 350 || > 270
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| < 350 || < 350 || < 350 || > 302
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 762 m || 1,325 hp || 1,656 hp
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 8 mm Steel plate in the left pilot's seat.
 
* 8 mm Steel plate in the left pilot's seat.
 
* 9 mm Steel plate in front of engine cooling systems.
 
* 9 mm Steel plate in front of engine cooling systems.
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* No armour glazing
 
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* Critical components located in the wings of aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance"
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 27 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (6,750 lb total)
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* 27 x G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 27 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (13,500 lb total)
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* 27 x G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 9 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs (9,000 lb total)
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* 9 x M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)
  
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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== Usage in battles ==
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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 ==
 
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===== ''Offensive'' =====
 
===== ''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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The Stirling B Mk I 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'' =====
 
===== ''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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Its onboard LMG defensive armament most probably will not be effective against targets at BR 4.3/5.0. Defensive armament does not have 360° coverage, although it is somewhat effective against attacks from behind, where you can fire the dorsal/ventral and tail guns in unison.
  
 
===== ''Mobility'' =====
 
===== ''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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The Stirling B Mk I 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 ====
 
==== Tactics ====
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==== Specific enemies worth noting ====
 
==== 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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Any fighter is very dangerous for the Stirling B Mk I. The [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]], [[La-5]], [[La-7]], [[A6M (Family)|A6M]], and the [[C.205N2|C.205]] are the most lethal opponents. If any risk of engagement is present, the player should seek fighter support.
  
 
==== Counter-tactics ====
 
==== 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.
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Directly firing and not using any tactics is enough to kill the Stirling B Mk I. Its defensive armament can be ignored, although attacking from the top will minimize damage. Aiming at wings where the fuel tanks are is recommended, as it will most probably result in a fire.
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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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
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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| Radiator
 
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| Turret 7 mm
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
 
| Engine
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| MBC mk.III
 
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| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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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)
 
* 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
 
* Best payload at rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Not "short" at all
 
* Not "short" at all
 
* Cannot take many hits
 
* Cannot take many hits
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
 
{{Britain bombers}}
 
{{Britain bombers}}

Revision as of 14:23, 14 April 2019

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
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
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This page is about the British bomber Stirling B Mk I. For the other version, see Stirling B Mk III.

Description

GarageImage Stirling B Mk I.jpg


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 Mk I 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 Mk I 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 10 mm calibre.

General info

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

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
372 358 6098 51.9 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
422 396 6098 48.3 50.0 11.4 7.9 1,170

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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350 ~4 ~2
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 350 < 350 > 302
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
762 m 1,325 hp 1,656 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,267 m 1,200 hp 1,500 hp

Survivability and armour

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.

  • 8 mm Steel plate in the left pilot's seat.
  • 9 mm Steel plate in front of engine cooling systems.

Armaments

Suspended armament

Main articles: G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb), G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb), M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)

The Stirling B Mk I can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 27 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (6,750 lb total)
  • 27 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (13,500 lb total)
  • 9 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs (9,000 lb total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Stirling B Mk I is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
  • 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in battles

Offensive

The Stirling B Mk I 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 BR 4.3/5.0. Defensive armament does not have 360° coverage, although it is somewhat effective against attacks from behind, where you can fire the dorsal/ventral and tail guns in unison.

Mobility

The Stirling B Mk I 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 Stirling B Mk I. The Bf 109, La-5, La-7, A6M, and the C.205 are the most lethal opponents. If any risk of engagement is present, the player should seek fighter support.

Counter-tactics

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

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator SUBC mk.I
II Compressor Airframe Turret 7 mm
III Wings repair Engine MBC mk.III
IV Engine injection Cover New 7 mm MGs (turret)

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

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Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • 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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