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== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, maneuverability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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The P-43 is a pleasant aircraft to fly. The roll rate is average, but the Lancer is a stable gun platform. Where it really shines is in the speed department. Think of it as a slower, slightly more agile P-47.  
  
 
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* 4 x 12.7 mm (.50 inch) Browning AN/M2 machine guns (200 rpg; 800 rounds total)
 
* 4 x 12.7 mm (.50 inch) Browning AN/M2 machine guns (200 rpg; 800 rounds total)
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
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=== 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.''
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''
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P-43 pilots should climb at the beginning of a match. A climb angle of about 25 degrees should work fine. Aim to reach 4000m before leveling out and gaining speed. Generally, the Lancer will be pitted against Japanese fighters. At this BR, the most dangerous enemies will be Ki-43s, A6Ms, and  Ki-61s. These fighters will easily outturn you, but your speed advantage in a dive will make up for it. Aim to be higher than these enemies. As for bombers, due to your limited ammo, do not attack unless it is absolutely necessary. To engage enemy fighters, utilise conventional Boom and Zoom attacks. If the enemy you dive on turns to evade, do not chase. Instead, pull up and dive again. Your limited ammo means trigger discipline is important - something made a bit easier by the poor armor of those enemies. Use stealth belts. 400m convergence is recommended, and you will want to wait until you are 0.5km away to start firing. In a good pilot's hands, a P43 can easily take out 5 enemy aircraft. However, if abused, it is a sitting duck for the Japanese. The P-43 is a good plane for pilots looking to use the much better P-47 later on.
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
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* Respectable firepower
 
* Respectable firepower
 
* Good high-speed maneuverability
 
* Good high-speed maneuverability
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* Good dive speed
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* Mostly faces Japanese aircraft
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Low-speed maneuverability is not very good
 
* Low-speed maneuverability is not very good
 
* No payload options
 
* No payload options
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* Low ammo
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 20:11, 21 April 2020

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This page is about the Chinese fighter P-43A-1 (China). For other version, see P-43A-1.

Description

GarageImage P-43A-1 (China).jpg


The ␗P-43A-1 is a rank II Chinese fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

The P-43 is a pleasant aircraft to fly. The roll rate is average, but the Lancer is a stable gun platform. Where it really shines is in the speed department. Think of it as a slower, slightly more agile P-47.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 9,144 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
546 531 9700 19.9 20.6 10.8 10.8 343
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 9,144 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
589 566 9700 18.1 19.0 17.1 13.6 343

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
+ -
450 ~11 ~8
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h)
Rudder
(km/h)
Elevators
(km/h)
Radiator
(km/h)
< 370 < 400 < 440 > 270
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
7,620 m 1,100 hp 1,199 hp

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.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)
  • 4 x 12.7 mm (.50 inch) Browning AN/M2 machine guns (200 rpg; 800 rounds total)

Usage in battles

P-43 pilots should climb at the beginning of a match. A climb angle of about 25 degrees should work fine. Aim to reach 4000m before leveling out and gaining speed. Generally, the Lancer will be pitted against Japanese fighters. At this BR, the most dangerous enemies will be Ki-43s, A6Ms, and Ki-61s. These fighters will easily outturn you, but your speed advantage in a dive will make up for it. Aim to be higher than these enemies. As for bombers, due to your limited ammo, do not attack unless it is absolutely necessary. To engage enemy fighters, utilise conventional Boom and Zoom attacks. If the enemy you dive on turns to evade, do not chase. Instead, pull up and dive again. Your limited ammo means trigger discipline is important - something made a bit easier by the poor armor of those enemies. Use stealth belts. 400m convergence is recommended, and you will want to wait until you are 0.5km away to start firing. In a good pilot's hands, a P43 can easily take out 5 enemy aircraft. However, if abused, it is a sitting duck for the Japanese. The P-43 is a good plane for pilots looking to use the much better P-47 later on.

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings repair Engine New 12 mm MGs
IV Engine injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Decent top speed
  • Respectable firepower
  • Good high-speed maneuverability
  • Good dive speed
  • Mostly faces Japanese aircraft

Cons:

  • Low-speed maneuverability is not very good
  • No payload options
  • Low ammo

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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Republic Aviation Corporation
Fighters  P-43A-1
  P-47D-22-RE · P-47D-25 · P-47D-28 · P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-47N-15
Jet Aircraft  F-84B-26 · F-84F · F-84G-21-RE
  F-105D
Export  J9 Early*
  ␗P-43A-1
  ▄Thunderbolt Mk.1 · ▄P-47D-22-RE · ␗P-47D-23-RA · ▂P-47D-27 · ␗P-47D-30 · ▄P-47D-30 · ␗F-47N-25-RE
  ◄F-84F · ▄F-84F (Italy) · ▄F-84F (France) · F-84F IAF · F-84F
  ␗F-84G-21-RE · ▄F-84G-21-RE · ▄F-84G-26-RE · ␗F-84G-31-RE
Captured  ▀P-47D-16-RE · ▀P-47D
  *The company was named "Seversky Aircraft Company" before being renamed in 1939

China fighters
British  ␗Gladiator Mk I
French  D.510C
Japanese  ␗A6M2 · ␗Ki-27 otsu · ␗Ki-43-III ko · ␗Ki-44-II hei · ␗Ki-61-I otsu · ␗Ki-84 ko
American  CW-21 · Hawk III · P-66 · ␗P-40E-1 · H-81A-2 · ␗P-43A-1
  ␗P-47D-23-RA · ␗P-47D-30 · ␗F-47N-25-RE · ␗P-51C-11-NT · ␗P-51D-20 · ␗P-51K
Soviet  ␗I-15bis · ␗I-153 M-62 · ␗I-16 Chung 28 · ␗I-16 type 5 · ␗I-16 type 10 · ␗I-16 type 17 · ␗La-11 · ␗La-9