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=== Survivability and armour === | === 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.''--> | |
| − | * No | + | * No armour protection is on this aircraft |
* Fuel tanks located behind each engine | * Fuel tanks located behind each engine | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
| − | === | + | <!--''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''--> |
| − | + | === Suspended armament === | |
| + | {{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)}} | ||
| − | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following payload options: | |
| − | * | + | * 24 x 100 kg FAB-100 (2,400 kg total) |
| − | * | + | * 12 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (3,000 kg total) |
| − | * | + | * 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 + 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (3,000 kg total) |
=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
| − | + | <!--''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''--> | |
| + | {{main|DA (7.62 mm)}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended with the following weapons: | ||
| − | + | * 3 x 7.62 mm dual DA machine guns (720 RPG each, 4,320 rounds total) Two at the top middle of the fuselage, pointing rear and front, one at top of the nose | |
| + | * 2 x 7.62 mm DA machine guns (420 RPG, 840 rounds total) located under the wings in between two engines on each side | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''--> | + | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''--> |
| − | TB-3 is, in a nutshell a typical heavy bomber, and a very heavy, very slow one at that. It packs a truly majestic payload of | + | TB-3 is, in a nutshell, a typical heavy bomber, and a very heavy, very slow one at that. It packs a truly majestic payload of 3,000 kilos of bombs, however, the problem is in getting this payload to its target. The maximum speed of TB-3 is less than 200 km/h and its flight will take a really long time during which the giant TB-3 will become a very easy and enticing target for all enemy fighters and even some bombers. All this combined with practically non-existent manoeuvrability makes this bomber a very vulnerable one and its pilots may consider themselves lucky if they reach the target - not mentioning the route back. However, the TB-3 is not at all defenceless. Five turrets with a total of eight 7.62 mm DA machine guns present quite an effective firepower - at least against fighters of the TB-3 age. When attacked, don't even bother with manoeuvres, man the turrets and open fire, it is the only hope of the TB. The effectiveness of the turret fire is multiplied thanks to one previously mentioned factor - very low speed. As the maximum speed of TB-3 is equal to a terminal speed of most of the fighters, these fighters will often have a hard time intercepting the TB, while the TB gunners will gain a great opportunity of hitting slowly approaching enemy planes. This tactics, however, doesn't work very well when attacked from below. In that case, pray. |
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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| − | Note: This vehicle comes with all modules fitted. All research points contribute toward | + | Note: This vehicle comes with all modules fitted. All research points contribute toward its mark of distinction. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Good damage absorption due to large size and strong construction | * Good damage absorption due to large size and strong construction | ||
* Difficult to hit by fast Boom & Zoom interceptors thanks to its low speed | * Difficult to hit by fast Boom & Zoom interceptors thanks to its low speed | ||
| − | * Despite | + | * Despite its low speed, not many planes are able to catch up to the TB-3 due to the altitude difference |
* It never rips itself from a dive | * It never rips itself from a dive | ||
| − | * Surprisingly | + | * Surprisingly manoeuvrable for its size |
* Gunners have plenty of ammo before reloading | * Gunners have plenty of ammo before reloading | ||
'''Cons''' | '''Cons''' | ||
| − | * Very slow speed - is one of the slowest planes in game | + | * Very slow speed - is one of the slowest planes in the game |
* Very slow climb rate - the speed loss while climbing is very significant and can be deadly due to the low overall speed | * Very slow climb rate - the speed loss while climbing is very significant and can be deadly due to the low overall speed | ||
| − | * Almost no speed reserve for | + | * Almost no speed reserve for manoeuvring, especially apparent when landing |
* There are no brakes, that you have to wait for the plane to glide to a full stop before rearming | * There are no brakes, that you have to wait for the plane to glide to a full stop before rearming | ||
| − | * Basically incapable of | + | * Basically incapable of manoeuvring when attacked - survival depends on turret fire |
* Have no offensive armament and will require to slightly tip the plane forward for the turret to engage manually | * Have no offensive armament and will require to slightly tip the plane forward for the turret to engage manually | ||
* No armour protection for the crew or modules | * No armour protection for the crew or modules | ||
* Large size makes large target for enemy fire, even flak | * Large size makes large target for enemy fire, even flak | ||
| − | * While relatively safe from fast interceptor fighters, the TB-3 is very vulnerable to agile and | + | * While relatively safe from fast interceptor fighters, the TB-3 is very vulnerable to agile and manoeuvrable planes |
== History == | == History == | ||
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Based on flight tests, the ANT-6 received the following appraisal: “Judging by all its flight characteristics, this aircraft is a highly advanced bomber, on the same level as the best foreign aircraft”. In fact, no foreign bomber possessed the same collection of flight characteristics as the Tupolev at that time. It was the best of its class in the world. | Based on flight tests, the ANT-6 received the following appraisal: “Judging by all its flight characteristics, this aircraft is a highly advanced bomber, on the same level as the best foreign aircraft”. In fact, no foreign bomber possessed the same collection of flight characteristics as the Tupolev at that time. It was the best of its class in the world. | ||
| − | The ANT-6 was recommended for series production and accepted into service with German BMW-VI engines. At the end of the 1920s, the USSR obtained a license for their production and organized their manufacturing at the Rybinsk engine plant under the designation M-17. The aircraft received the military designation TB-3 ( | + | The ANT-6 was recommended for series production and accepted into service with German BMW-VI engines. At the end of the 1920s, the USSR obtained a license for their production and organized their manufacturing at the Rybinsk engine plant under the designation M-17. The aircraft received the military designation TB-3 (''tyazhyolyj bombardirovshchik treti'' or ''third heavy bomber''). |
The TB-3 went into construction at the No. 22 aircraft plant in Fili – the only Soviet plant at that time experienced in working with duraluminum. | The TB-3 went into construction at the No. 22 aircraft plant in Fili – the only Soviet plant at that time experienced in working with duraluminum. | ||
Revision as of 16:42, 7 July 2019
Contents
Description
The TB-3M-17-32 is a gift rank I Russian heavy bomber
with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced into the game sometime prior to Update 1.27.
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 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 168 | 162 | 3800 | 59.2 | 60.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 680 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 1,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 202 | 185 | 3800 | 56.9 | 58.0 | 10.2 | 7.2 | 680 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| X | X | X | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 0 | 450 | ??? | ~?? | ~? |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < ??? | < ??? | < ??? | > ??? |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| ?,??? m | ??? hp | ?,??? hp |
Survivability and armour
- No armour protection is on this aircraft
- Fuel tanks located behind each engine
Armaments
Suspended armament
The TB-3M-17-32 can be outfitted with the following payload options:
- 24 x 100 kg FAB-100 (2,400 kg total)
- 12 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (3,000 kg total)
- 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 + 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (3,000 kg total)
Defensive armament
The TB-3M-17-32 is defended with the following weapons:
- 3 x 7.62 mm dual DA machine guns (720 RPG each, 4,320 rounds total) Two at the top middle of the fuselage, pointing rear and front, one at top of the nose
- 2 x 7.62 mm DA machine guns (420 RPG, 840 rounds total) located under the wings in between two engines on each side
Usage in battles
TB-3 is, in a nutshell, a typical heavy bomber, and a very heavy, very slow one at that. It packs a truly majestic payload of 3,000 kilos of bombs, however, the problem is in getting this payload to its target. The maximum speed of TB-3 is less than 200 km/h and its flight will take a really long time during which the giant TB-3 will become a very easy and enticing target for all enemy fighters and even some bombers. All this combined with practically non-existent manoeuvrability makes this bomber a very vulnerable one and its pilots may consider themselves lucky if they reach the target - not mentioning the route back. However, the TB-3 is not at all defenceless. Five turrets with a total of eight 7.62 mm DA machine guns present quite an effective firepower - at least against fighters of the TB-3 age. When attacked, don't even bother with manoeuvres, man the turrets and open fire, it is the only hope of the TB. The effectiveness of the turret fire is multiplied thanks to one previously mentioned factor - very low speed. As the maximum speed of TB-3 is equal to a terminal speed of most of the fighters, these fighters will often have a hard time intercepting the TB, while the TB gunners will gain a great opportunity of hitting slowly approaching enemy planes. This tactics, however, doesn't work very well when attacked from below. In that case, pray.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Controllable
Auto control available |
Seperate | Not controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Turret 7mm | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7mm MGs(turret) | Der-13 | |
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | Der-15 | ||
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | |||
Note: This vehicle comes with all modules fitted. All research points contribute toward its mark of distinction.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large payload of up to 3,000 kg (6,613 lb) with different payload configurations, capable of destroying all bombing targets in a single run
- Adequate defensive firepower capable of fending off enemy fighters effectively
- Good damage absorption due to large size and strong construction
- Difficult to hit by fast Boom & Zoom interceptors thanks to its low speed
- Despite its low speed, not many planes are able to catch up to the TB-3 due to the altitude difference
- It never rips itself from a dive
- Surprisingly manoeuvrable for its size
- Gunners have plenty of ammo before reloading
Cons
- Very slow speed - is one of the slowest planes in the game
- Very slow climb rate - the speed loss while climbing is very significant and can be deadly due to the low overall speed
- Almost no speed reserve for manoeuvring, especially apparent when landing
- There are no brakes, that you have to wait for the plane to glide to a full stop before rearming
- Basically incapable of manoeuvring when attacked - survival depends on turret fire
- Have no offensive armament and will require to slightly tip the plane forward for the turret to engage manually
- No armour protection for the crew or modules
- Large size makes large target for enemy fire, even flak
- While relatively safe from fast interceptor fighters, the TB-3 is very vulnerable to agile and manoeuvrable planes
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 big, 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>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's devblog entry (if applicable) and the ingame encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).
In-game description
"A four-motor all-metal monoplane with fixed landing gear and a crew of 12. Designed in the AGOS department (Aviation, Hydroaviation and Experimental Construction) of the TsAGI (Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute) under the direction of A.N. Tupolev.
In February 1929, the UVVS and TsAGI signed a contract for the construction of a “Metal bomber-type aircraft with 2,400 hp engine output”. The ANT-6 prototype model took its maiden flight on 20 March 1931.
Based on flight tests, the ANT-6 received the following appraisal: “Judging by all its flight characteristics, this aircraft is a highly advanced bomber, on the same level as the best foreign aircraft”. In fact, no foreign bomber possessed the same collection of flight characteristics as the Tupolev at that time. It was the best of its class in the world.
The ANT-6 was recommended for series production and accepted into service with German BMW-VI engines. At the end of the 1920s, the USSR obtained a license for their production and organized their manufacturing at the Rybinsk engine plant under the designation M-17. The aircraft received the military designation TB-3 (tyazhyolyj bombardirovshchik treti or third heavy bomber).
The TB-3 went into construction at the No. 22 aircraft plant in Fili – the only Soviet plant at that time experienced in working with duraluminum. On 26 February 1932, the first serial TB-3 was rolled out of its gates. The aircraft was powered by four water-cooled V12 BMW-VI engines with a maximum output of 735 hp. After the license was obtained, the engine was refined for series production and received the designation Mikulin M-17.
The TB-3's artillery and firing armament included a front-mounted Tur-6 open turret containing two tandem 7.62 mm Degtyaryov DA machine guns (the tandem version was designated DA-2), two diagonally-placed upper Tur-5 open turrets behind the wing edge which moved from side to side, each with a DA-2, and two extensible B-2 turrets under the wings armed with a single DA on a pivot, for firing to the rear.
The DA machine guns were disc-fed. A standard disc contained 60 rounds. The underwing B-2 turrets had 420 rounds (7 discs) each. The DA-2 turrets had 1440 rounds (24 discs per tandem turret) each.
Its standard bomb load amounted to 2,000 kg. When overloaded (by reducing its fuel supply) the aircraft could carry up to five tons of ordnance."
Media
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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
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- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
- other literature.
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