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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"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]]. | ||
| − | The Stirling has a huge payload, but delivering it may be challenging because the plane is really weak for the BR. Going straight 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, your defensive armament is almost useless and you can only rely on stealth (like WWII Stirlings in 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. | + | The Stirling has a huge payload, but delivering it may be challenging because the plane is really weak for the BR. Going straight 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, your defensive armament is almost useless and you can only rely on stealth (like WWII Stirlings in 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. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
| − | + | The general flight performance of this aircraft is lacking. The Stirling has a very poor climb rate - especially when stock. The turn time is sluggish, as well as acceleration and top speed. | |
| + | Without performance upgrades, this aircraft will struggle to climb at all carrying a payload. | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| − | + | The survivability of the Stirling B Mk III is very poor. Any encounter with a fighter or bomber hunter will end badly. The entire structure is relatively weak, and it wont take many cannon rounds to tear off the tail or a wing. The fuel tanks are vulnerable and catch fire easily too. For armour, there is a 9mm plate behind the top of each engine, and an 8mm plate protecting the pilot from rounds coming from the rear of the aircraft. | |
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| + | Due to the engines being radial, you do not have to worry so much about cooling as there is no liquid cooling system. Oil leaks and high temperature are still a concern though. | ||
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| + | If a player does decide to sit on your rear, you do have six 7.7mm machine guns that can shoot in that direction. Good preparation and a few well placed shots will quickly shred them, if they have not destroyed you first. | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | 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) | * 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) | * 27 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (13,500 lb total) | ||
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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) | * 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) | * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | + | To use this aircraft successfully in a battle is difficult. | |
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| + | The bomb load is great enough to knock out three mini-bases, so you have the ability to serve your team well. | ||
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| + | In RB, to do this you should try to avoid encountering any enemy aircraft at all, either by flying around the side of the map and using cloud cover, or by staying at tree-top level to remain undetected. If you decide to attack ground targets, such as tanks or pillboxes, try to line up in a way that will allow you to knock out as many as possible in one pass. The Stirling B Mk III is not a nimble aircraft, and if you have to turn to make a second pass you may risk crashing. Anti-air will also damage your aircraft easily. | ||
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Best payload in Rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases. | * Best payload in Rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Big target | * Big target | ||
* Not "short" at all | * Not "short" at all | ||
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== See also == | == See 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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== External links == | == External links == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 19 October 2019
Contents
| This page is about the British bomber Stirling B Mk III. For the other version, see Stirling B Mk I. |
Description
The Stirling B Mk III is a rank III British bomber
with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB) and 5.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.55 "Royal Armour".
The Stirling has a huge payload, but delivering it may be challenging because the plane is really weak for the BR. Going straight 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, your defensive armament is almost useless and you can only rely on stealth (like WWII Stirlings in 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.
General info
Flight Performance
The general flight performance of this aircraft is lacking. The Stirling has a very poor climb rate - especially when stock. The turn time is sluggish, as well as acceleration and top speed.
Without performance upgrades, this aircraft will struggle to climb at all carrying a payload.
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 4,537 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 391 | 376 | 6402 | 48.7 | 50.6 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1,060 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 4,537 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 431 | 410 | 6402 | 45.4 | 47.0 | 6.7 | 4 | 1,060 |
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 | |
| + | - | |||
| 350 | ~4 | ~2 | ||
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 350 | < 350 | < 350 | > 308 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 3,000 m | 1,550 hp | 1,751 hp |
| Setting 2 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 5,700 m | 1,430 hp | 1,615 hp |
Survivability and armour
The survivability of the Stirling B Mk III is very poor. Any encounter with a fighter or bomber hunter will end badly. The entire structure is relatively weak, and it wont take many cannon rounds to tear off the tail or a wing. The fuel tanks are vulnerable and catch fire easily too. For armour, there is a 9mm plate behind the top of each engine, and an 8mm plate protecting the pilot from rounds coming from the rear of the aircraft.
Due to the engines being radial, you do not have to worry so much about cooling as there is no liquid cooling system. Oil leaks and high temperature are still a concern though.
If a player does decide to sit on your rear, you do have six 7.7mm machine guns that can shoot in that direction. Good preparation and a few well placed shots will quickly shred them, if they have not destroyed you first.
Armaments
Suspended armament
The Stirling B Mk III 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
The Stirling B Mk III 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)
Usage in battles
To use this aircraft successfully in a battle is difficult.
The bomb load is great enough to knock out three mini-bases, so you have the ability to serve your team well.
In RB, to do this you should try to avoid encountering any enemy aircraft at all, either by flying around the side of the map and using cloud cover, or by staying at tree-top level to remain undetected. If you decide to attack ground targets, such as tanks or pillboxes, try to line up in a way that will allow you to knock out as many as possible in one pass. The Stirling B Mk III is not a nimble aircraft, and if you have to turn to make a second pass you may risk crashing. Anti-air will also damage your aircraft easily.
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 | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | MBC mk.III | |
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | |||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Best payload in Rank III, enough to destroy 3 bases.
Cons:
- Big target
- Not "short" at all
- Cannot take many hits
- Catch fire easily
- Mediocre LMG defence
- Almost no armour
- Vulnerable fuel tanks
- Very bad climb rate with full payload
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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See 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.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- 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 |
