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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, -mounted (250 rpg) | * 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, -mounted (250 rpg) | ||
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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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* Without load | * Without load | ||
* 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total) | * 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total) | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Good climb rate | * Good climb rate | ||
* Exceptional low and mid-altitude performance | * Exceptional low and mid-altitude performance | ||
* Relatively robust airframe | * Relatively robust airframe | ||
* Good turn and roll rate | * Good turn and roll rate | ||
| + | * Effective armament with enough ammo | ||
| + | * Can carry bombs | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Lack of armour means the pilot is more prone to being knocked out in a head-on pass | * Lack of armour means the pilot is more prone to being knocked out in a head-on pass | ||
| + | * Engine overheats quickly on WEP | ||
* Roll and yaw are limited at high speeds | * Roll and yaw are limited at high speeds | ||
* Metal beams on canopy window obstruct first person view | * Metal beams on canopy window obstruct first person view | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/4812-vehicle-profile-fiat-g-55-serie-1-en|[Vehicle Profile<nowiki>]</nowiki> Fiat G.55 serie 1]] | * [[wt:en/news/4812-vehicle-profile-fiat-g-55-serie-1-en|[Vehicle Profile<nowiki>]</nowiki> Fiat G.55 serie 1]] | ||
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Revision as of 13:11, 19 July 2019
Contents
| This page is about the Italian fighter G.55 serie 1. For other versions, see G.55 (Family). |
Description
The G.55 Centauro serie 1 is a rank IV Italian fighter
with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB), 5.0 (RB), and 4.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica".
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 6,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 622 | 605 | 10000 | 20.9 | 21.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 300 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 6,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 671 | 646 | 10000 | 19.1 | 20.0 | 20.5 | 16.7 | 300 |
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 | |
| + | - | |||
| 460 | ~11 | ~5 | ||
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 400 | < 420 | < 450 | > 715 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 5,700 m | 1,260 hp | 1,399 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 50 mm bulletproof glass in the windshield
- 8 mm steel seat plating
Armaments
Offensive armament
The G.55 serie 1 is armed with:
- 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, -mounted (250 rpg)
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
The two cannons are mounted in each wing. A single 20 mm cannon is mounted in the nose of the aircraft, firing through the propeller hub. The two machine guns are nose mounted, positioned between the pilot and the engine of the aircraft. If fired continuously, the wing mounted cannons will run out of ammunition before the nose-mounted cannon.
Suspended armament
The G.55 serie 1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (100 kg total)
- 2 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
Usage in battles
The G.55's main strong points come down to its engine power, its light construction and its wing profile, which grant it a high sustained rate of climb, a tight turning circle and the power output to endure sustained horizontal manoeuvring. It performs best up to medium altitudes around 5,000 m (16,404 feet), after which it is generally outperformed by its competition. Its light construction and its wing profile, however, mean that when the Centauro goes into the vertical, it bleeds speed very easily. Its top speed in a dive is unimpressive and it can barely catch up in a zoom climb with its competitors. The armament is very effective as well, however, the MG 151 is not very accurate at range, which should be taken into account when engaging in head-on passes.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Auto control available |
Controllable Auto control available |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 12 mm | MCGP50 | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 12 mm MGs | ||
| III | Wings repair | Engine | Offensive 20 mm | MCSAP100 | |
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 20 mm cannons | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Good climb rate
- Exceptional low and mid-altitude performance
- Relatively robust airframe
- Good turn and roll rate
- Effective armament with enough ammo
- Can carry bombs
Cons:
- Lack of armour means the pilot is more prone to being knocked out in a head-on pass
- Engine overheats quickly on WEP
- Roll and yaw are limited at high speeds
- Metal beams on canopy window obstruct first person view
- Very high repair cost for a 4.7 fighter
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 === In-game description ===, 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
| Italy fighters | |
|---|---|
| Fiat | CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater · CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN |
| G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7 | |
| G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S · G.56 | |
| Reggiane | Re.2000 G.A. · Re.2000 serie 1 |
| Re.2001 serie 1 · Re.2001 gruppo 22 · Re.2001 CB · Re.2001 CN | |
| Re.2002 Early | |
| Re.2005 serie 0 | |
| Macchi | C. 200 serie 3 · C. 200 serie 7 |
| C. 202 · C. 202D · C. 202EC | |
| C. 205 serie 1 · C. 205 serie 3 · C. 205N2 | |
| IMAM | Ro.44 |
| Foreign: | |
| Germany | ▄Bf 109 G-14/AS |
| USA | ▄P-47D-30 |
| Britain | ▄Spitfire Mk Vb/trop |
| Hungary | ◐Bf 109 F-4 · ◐Bf 109 G-2 · ◔Yak-9P |
| Romania | He 112 B-1/U2 · IAR-81C |
