Do 17 E-1

Do 17 E-1

Do 17 Z-2

Do 17 E-1

Do 17 Z-2

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.3

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Research:2 900

Purchase:700

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This page is about the German bomber Do 17 E-1. For other versions, see Do 17 Z-2 and Do 17 Z-7.

Description

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The Do 17 E-1 is a rank I German bomber with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB) and 1.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.51 "Cold Steel".

General info

Flight Performance

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - at sea level)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
336	324	8500	35.3	38.0	0.9	0.9	350
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - at sea level)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
379	357	8500	31.2	33.0	9.9	4.8	350

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
			+	-
		520	~5	~2

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 290	< 300	< 300	> 280

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
3,050 m	585 hp	749 hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The Do 17 E-1 is armed with:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose-mounted (375 rpg)

Suspended armament

The Do 17 E-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)

Defensive armament

The Do 17 E-1 is defended by:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Do 17 E-1 can be used in two distinct methods. The pilot can dive to low altitude to reach higher speeds and use the 10 x 50 kg bombs to eliminate ground targets or it can be used as a support bomber flying behind other heavy bombers and finishing bases. This approach is dangerous and less rewarding because you are slow as you climb and fighters can easily pick you off.

Bombers capable of attacking eg. B-25's or Ju 87's with MG or cannon pods can provide early threats and any climbing fighters will easily out turn you and pick off your engines or control surfaces.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe		Turret 7 mm	EHVC 500
III	Wings repair	Engine		New 7 mm MGs
IV		Engine injection	Cover		New 7 mm MGs (turret)

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters.
• Decent payload for its rank.
• Has a very short takeoff run.
• Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament.
• Has great manoeuvrability, compared to other bombers of its rank.
• Has both a dorsal and ventral gunner.

Cons:

• Slow compared to other bombers, formations are difficult to maintain
• Big target.
• Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defense against any fighter.
• Cannot fly with only one engine, it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time.
• Light defensive armament can only protect from 4-8 o’clock high and vertically below

History

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See also

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