He 162 A-2

He 162 A-2

Ta 152 C-3

◊MiG-15bis

He 162 A-2

Ta 152 C-3

◊MiG-15bis

Germany

V Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.3	6.0	6.7

Class:

Fighter

Jet fighter

Research:95 000

Purchase:270 000

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This page is about the German jet fighter He 162 A-2. For other version, see He 162 A-1.

Description

The He 162 A-2 in the garage

The He 162 A-2 is a Rank V German jet fighter with a battle rating of 6.3 (AB), 6.0 (RB), and 6.7 (SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	12000	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
?	?	12000	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	???

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
			+	-
1040	350	700	~??	~?

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 500	< 500	< 580	> 250

Survivability and armour

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Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable Automatic	Not controllable	Separate	Not ontrollable	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

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Pros:

• Relatively quick
• Favorable matchmaking can make the vehicle fight lower-ranked propeller aircraft
• Hard-hitting armament
• Plenty of ammunition
• Does not have WEP, however throttle can push past 100% (up to 106% throttle)
• Very good visibility

Cons:

• Horrible acceleration
• Extended throttle over 100% burns up jet engine
• Difficult take off
• Climbs like brick
• High speed + short wings = difficult turner

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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