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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' Suisei (Comet), nicknamed Judy by the Americans, is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. It is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground pounding capabilities, as well as fighter hunting abilities. All these gifts come with downsides, as the D4Y1 is unable to carry rockets or torpedoes, unlike the [[D4Y2]], and has poor defensive armament compared to the [[D4Y3 Ko|D4Y3]]. It has an Atsuta Atsuta 21 12-cylinder inline engine, which provides excellent power, but unfortunately has overheating issues.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' Suisei (Comet), nicknamed Judy by the Americans, is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. It is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground pounding capabilities, as well as fighter hunting abilities. All these gifts come with downsides, as the D4Y1 is unable to carry rockets or torpedoes, unlike the [[D4Y2]], and has poor defensive armament compared to the [[D4Y3 Ko|D4Y3]]. It has an Atsuta Atsuta 21 12-cylinder inline engine, which provides excellent power, but unfortunately has overheating issues.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard1.png|thumb|The D4Y1 going into a dive to destroy a small boat]]
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard1.png|thumb|The D4Y1 going into a dive to destroy a small boat]]
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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The D4Y1 is a highly agile and speedy aircraft, it can turn fight anything it wishes, even [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]. It gets a bomber airspawn, which allows the D4Y1 to outclimb all the fighters, but '''be sure to select the right airspawn''', because it gets a carrier spawn by default on pacific maps. The only issue with the performance of this aircraft arises at high altitudes, where it is left without a supercharger.
 
The D4Y1 is a highly agile and speedy aircraft, it can turn fight anything it wishes, even [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]. It gets a bomber airspawn, which allows the D4Y1 to outclimb all the fighters, but '''be sure to select the right airspawn''', because it gets a carrier spawn by default on pacific maps. The only issue with the performance of this aircraft arises at high altitudes, where it is left without a supercharger.
  
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,750 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,750 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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|-
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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|-
 
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| 520 || 509 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.9 || 24.5 || 5.6 || 5.6 || 300
 
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|-
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,750 m)
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
 
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! AB
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! Stock
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! RB
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| 520 || 509 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.9 || 24.5 || 5.6 || 5.6 || rowspan="2" | 300
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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| 589 || 552 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.2 || 23.0 || 14.4 || 9.3 || 300
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! Upgraded
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| 589 || 552 || 22.2 || 23.0 || 14.4 || 9.3
 
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|}
  
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==== Details ====
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard3.png|thumb|The D4Y1 is useful in Naval Ralistic Battles, as it can destroy many lightly armored boats at this BR with its 500kg bomb]]
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard3.png|thumb|The D4Y1 is useful in Naval Ralistic Battles, as it can destroy many lightly armored boats at this BR with its 500kg bomb]]
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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====Details====
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
 
|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flaps
 
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! Landing flaps
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓    <!-- ✓ -->
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 480 || ~15 || ~11
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 480 || 480 || 280 || ~14 || ~10
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
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| < 350 || < 400 || < 430 || > 200
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| < 350 || < 400 || < 400 || > 200
 
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The D4Y1 has no armour. Additionally, the fuel tanks are not self-sealing. There are 2 in each wing. The gunner is not covered, making him vulnerable to attacks from the rear.
 
The D4Y1 has no armour. Additionally, the fuel tanks are not self-sealing. There are 2 in each wing. The gunner is not covered, making him vulnerable to attacks from the rear.
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard5.png|thumb|D4Y1 pulling out of a dive]]
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard5.png|thumb|D4Y1 pulling out of a dive]]
 
{{main|Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)}}
  
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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
 
* 1 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bomb (250 kg total)
 
* 1 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bomb (250 kg total)
 
* 1 x 500 kg Number Type 2 50 Model 1 GP(SAP) bomb (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 500 kg Number Type 2 50 Model 1 GP(SAP) bomb (500 kg total)
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
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{{main|Type 92 navy (7.7 mm)}}
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{{main|Type 92 (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
  
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 navy machine gun, dorsal turret (582 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, dorsal turret (582 rpg)
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard6.png|thumb|The D4Y1 in Fiji]]
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard6.png|thumb|The D4Y1 in Fiji]]
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== Usage in battles ==
 
 
The D4Y1 is an excellent example of a multirole aircraft, as it is an excellent ground attack aircraft, fighter, and bomber. Since you get a bomber airspawn, you can drop your bomb on a base and then start to engage the many fighters below you. You should have no problems engaging them, as long is you keep your speed up and your energy high. One key thing to note is that you don't need to use your defensive turret to shoo away enemy interceptors. You can easily out turn any interceptor at that BR. Besides the fighter role, ground attack is the D4Y1's natural method of play. The 500kg bomb will be excellent for destroying Pillboxes, and you can use your Rifle Caliber machine guns to destroy any soft target you please.Spec
 
The D4Y1 is an excellent example of a multirole aircraft, as it is an excellent ground attack aircraft, fighter, and bomber. Since you get a bomber airspawn, you can drop your bomb on a base and then start to engage the many fighters below you. You should have no problems engaging them, as long is you keep your speed up and your energy high. One key thing to note is that you don't need to use your defensive turret to shoo away enemy interceptors. You can easily out turn any interceptor at that BR. Besides the fighter role, ground attack is the D4Y1's natural method of play. The 500kg bomb will be excellent for destroying Pillboxes, and you can use your Rifle Caliber machine guns to destroy any soft target you please.Spec
  
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* [[He 100 D-1]] - Much like the CW-21, this aircraft will outclass you in every way. Your turret will once again come in handy, as it will surely damage its cooling system.
 
* [[He 100 D-1]] - Much like the CW-21, this aircraft will outclass you in every way. Your turret will once again come in handy, as it will surely damage its cooling system.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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! Water
 
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! Type
 
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 
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|}
  
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
 
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! Survivability
 
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard8.png|thumb|The D4Y1's defensive gunner, which can help pick seagulls off of your six]]
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard8.png|thumb|The D4Y1's defensive gunner, which can help pick seagulls off of your six]]
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Turret covers all upwards angles and covers a decent part of the rear
 
* Turret covers all upwards angles and covers a decent part of the rear
 
* Has an additional 400 rounds in the machine guns, making ammo count less of an issue
 
* Has an additional 400 rounds in the machine guns, making ammo count less of an issue
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* 500kg will destroy Pillboxes, Bridges, Tanks, and Destroyers
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* 500 kg bomb will destroy pillboxes, bridges, tanks, and destroyers
 
* Has Airbrakes
 
* Has Airbrakes
 
* Armament is nose mounted
 
* Armament is nose mounted
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard10.png|thumb|The D4Y1 has great turret coverage, it covers a high angle of attack from boom and zoomers.]]
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
 
* The [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|Type 92]] gun has a low rate of fire and bad accuracy, which can make it hard to aim if an enemy fighter comes your way
 
* The [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|Type 92]] gun has a low rate of fire and bad accuracy, which can make it hard to aim if an enemy fighter comes your way
 
* Significant delay in bomb drop
 
* Significant delay in bomb drop
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* Exposed gunner[[File:D4Y1wikihard10.png|thumb|The D4Y1 has great turret coverage, it covers a high angle of attack from boom and zoomers.]]
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* Exposed gunner
 
* Not good for bombing bases
 
* Not good for bombing bases
 
* Offensive armament does not provide enough firepower to down bombers, but it can still nwork wonders on the many fighters you will face, namely the [[F2A-1|F2A]], [[I-15 (Family)|I-15/]][[I-16 (Family)|16]], and [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricanes]]
 
* Offensive armament does not provide enough firepower to down bombers, but it can still nwork wonders on the many fighters you will face, namely the [[F2A-1|F2A]], [[I-15 (Family)|I-15/]][[I-16 (Family)|16]], and [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricanes]]
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* Fragile, no armor
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* Fragile, no armour
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* Engine overheats easily, it isn't a traditional Japanese Radial Engine
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* Engine overheats easily, it isn't a traditional Japanese radial engine
 
* No torpedoes
 
* No torpedoes
  
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== History ==
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[[File:D4Y1wikihard9.png|thumb|D4Y1 in flight]]
 
[[File:D4Y1wikihard9.png|thumb|D4Y1 in flight]]
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Nicknamed the the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y1 at the beginning of the war was one the fastest planes in all of the Pacific.
 
Nicknamed the the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y1 at the beginning of the war was one the fastest planes in all of the Pacific.
  
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The D4Y1 was a carrier based dive bomber. Powered by a 1,200 hp  "Aichi AE1A Atsuta V12" engine. The D4Y1 was modeled after the German He 118 with the engine being modeled after the DB 601 which was used in the BF110. Due to the Japanese Navy requiring an extreme range for the aircraft, it was designed without any armor or self sealing fuel tanks to lighten the plane so it would use less fuel. The lack of armor and protection decreased the weight, making them extremely quick and nimble but fragile if taking enemy fire. Combined with the unreliable engine the D4Y1 would see many upgrades in the following models adjusting many of the flaws.
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The D4Y1 was a carrier based dive bomber, powered by a 1,200 hp "Aichi AE1A Atsuta V12" engine. The D4Y1 was modeled after the German He 118 with the engine being modeled after the DB 601 which was used in the Bf 110. Due to the Japanese Navy requiring an extreme range for the aircraft, it was designed without any armour or self-sealing fuel tanks to lighten the plane so it would use less fuel. The lack of armour and protection decreased the weight, making them extremely quick and nimble but fragile if taking enemy fire. Combined with the unreliable engine, the D4Y1 would see many upgrades in the following models adjusting many of the flaws.
  
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In 1943 with the introduction of the F6F Hellcat, the D4Y's became a sitting duck. Where as with the F4F Wildcat, the D4Y's could just outrun them, the F6F would catch them with ease. During the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" a single F6F pilot Alexander Vraciu would shoot down 6 D4Y's within minutes. 400 Japanses planes would be shot down that day, but a D4Y did land a direct hit on the battleship USS South Dakota.
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In 1943 with the introduction of the F6F Hellcat, the D4Y's became a sitting duck. Whereas with the F4F Wildcat, the D4Y's could just outrun them, the F6F would catch them with ease. During the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" a single F6F pilot Alexander Vraciu would shoot down 6 D4Y's within minutes. 400 Japanese planes would be shot down that day, but a D4Y did land a direct hit on the battleship USS South Dakota.
  
 
The D4Y's would become one of the most iconic planes the Japanese Military would use during World War 2.
 
The D4Y's would become one of the most iconic planes the Japanese Military would use during World War 2.
  
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Only a single complete D4Y1 survives today, located at the "Yasukuni Jinja Yūshūkan shrine" in Tokyo it can be seen completely restored.
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Only a single complete D4Y1 survives today, located at the "Yasukuni Jinja Yūshūkan shrine" in Tokyo it can be seen completely restored.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViBJLbbWcI8
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{{Youtube-gallery|ViBJLbbWcI8|'''Update 1.75 - D4Y1''' - ''TheEuropeanCanadian''}}
  
 
== 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 ==
 
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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 09:29, 13 August 2020

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D4Y1
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This page is about the Japanese dive bomber D4Y1. For other versions, see D4Y2 and D4Y3 Ko.

Description

GarageImage D4Y1.jpg


The D4Y1 Suisei (Comet), nicknamed Judy by the Americans, is a rank II Japanese bomber with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/RB) and 2.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance". It is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground pounding capabilities, as well as fighter hunting abilities. All these gifts come with downsides, as the D4Y1 is unable to carry rockets or torpedoes, unlike the D4Y2, and has poor defensive armament compared to the D4Y3. It has an Atsuta Atsuta 21 12-cylinder inline engine, which provides excellent power, but unfortunately has overheating issues.

General info

The D4Y1 going into a dive to destroy a small boat

Flight performance

The D4Y1 is a highly agile and speedy aircraft, it can turn fight anything it wishes, even Spitfires. It gets a bomber airspawn, which allows the D4Y1 to outclimb all the fighters, but be sure to select the right airspawn, because it gets a carrier spawn by default on pacific maps. The only issue with the performance of this aircraft arises at high altitudes, where it is left without a supercharger.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,750 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 520 509 9800 23.9 24.5 5.6 5.6 300
Upgraded 589 552 22.2 23.0 14.4 9.3

Details

The D4Y1 is useful in Naval Ralistic Battles, as it can destroy many lightly armored boats at this BR with its 500kg bomb
Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
750 350 480 480 280 ~14 ~10
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 350 < 400 < 400 > 200
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,500 m 970 hp 1,218 hp

Survivability and armour

The D4Y1 has no armour. Additionally, the fuel tanks are not self-sealing. There are 2 in each wing. The gunner is not covered, making him vulnerable to attacks from the rear.

Armaments

Offensive armament

D4Y1 pulling out of a dive
Main article: Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)

The D4Y1 is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Type 97 navy machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 (250 kg), Number Type 2 50 Model 1 GP(SAP) (500 kg)

The D4Y1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bomb (250 kg total)
  • 1 x 500 kg Number Type 2 50 Model 1 GP(SAP) bomb (500 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Type 92 (7.7 mm)

The D4Y1 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, dorsal turret (582 rpg)

Usage in battles

The D4Y1 in Fiji

The D4Y1 is an excellent example of a multirole aircraft, as it is an excellent ground attack aircraft, fighter, and bomber. Since you get a bomber airspawn, you can drop your bomb on a base and then start to engage the many fighters below you. You should have no problems engaging them, as long is you keep your speed up and your energy high. One key thing to note is that you don't need to use your defensive turret to shoo away enemy interceptors. You can easily out turn any interceptor at that BR. Besides the fighter role, ground attack is the D4Y1's natural method of play. The 500kg bomb will be excellent for destroying Pillboxes, and you can use your Rifle Caliber machine guns to destroy any soft target you please.Spec

Specific enemies worth noting

  • CW-21 - The CW-21 poses a significant threat to the D4Y1, as it can out-turn, out-climb, and outclass the D4Y1 in every conceivable way. Its armament will shred through the D4Y1, and your plane would be a sitting duck. Now, your gunner can be of some use. Since the CW-21 is a very fragile aircraft, your gunner can set it afire, thus giving you the upper hand. But never under any circumstance attempt to go near this plane, as your gunner is only a last resort.
  • He 100 D-1 - Much like the CW-21, this aircraft will outclass you in every way. Your turret will once again come in handy, as it will surely damage its cooling system.

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 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs
III Wings repair Engine Turret 7 mm 13 in (mod35)
IV Engine injection Cover New 7 mm MGs (turret)

Pros and cons

The D4Y1's defensive gunner, which can help pick seagulls off of your six

Pros:

  • Nimble, can out-turn certain enemy fighters
  • Fast for its BR, can outrun anything it wishes, save the CW-21 and He 100
  • Its speed forces the enemy to tail behind your gunner, giving you a chance to shoot at the approaching fighter with your turret
  • Turret covers all upwards angles and covers a decent part of the rear
  • Has an additional 400 rounds in the machine guns, making ammo count less of an issue
  • 500 kg bomb will destroy pillboxes, bridges, tanks, and destroyers
  • Has Airbrakes
  • Armament is nose mounted
The D4Y1 has great turret coverage, it covers a high angle of attack from boom and zoomers.

Cons:

  • The Type 92 gun has a low rate of fire and bad accuracy, which can make it hard to aim if an enemy fighter comes your way
  • Significant delay in bomb drop
  • Exposed gunner
  • Not good for bombing bases
  • Offensive armament does not provide enough firepower to down bombers, but it can still nwork wonders on the many fighters you will face, namely the F2A, I-15/16, and Hurricanes
  • Fragile, no armour
  • Engine overheats easily, it isn't a traditional Japanese radial engine
  • No torpedoes

History

D4Y1 in flight

Nicknamed the the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y1 at the beginning of the war was one the fastest planes in all of the Pacific.

The D4Y1 was a carrier based dive bomber, powered by a 1,200 hp "Aichi AE1A Atsuta V12" engine. The D4Y1 was modeled after the German He 118 with the engine being modeled after the DB 601 which was used in the Bf 110. Due to the Japanese Navy requiring an extreme range for the aircraft, it was designed without any armour or self-sealing fuel tanks to lighten the plane so it would use less fuel. The lack of armour and protection decreased the weight, making them extremely quick and nimble but fragile if taking enemy fire. Combined with the unreliable engine, the D4Y1 would see many upgrades in the following models adjusting many of the flaws.

In 1943 with the introduction of the F6F Hellcat, the D4Y's became a sitting duck. Whereas with the F4F Wildcat, the D4Y's could just outrun them, the F6F would catch them with ease. During the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot" a single F6F pilot Alexander Vraciu would shoot down 6 D4Y's within minutes. 400 Japanese planes would be shot down that day, but a D4Y did land a direct hit on the battleship USS South Dakota.

The D4Y's would become one of the most iconic planes the Japanese Military would use during World War 2.

Only a single complete D4Y1 survives today, located at the "Yasukuni Jinja Yūshūkan shrine" in Tokyo it can be seen completely restored.

Media

Update 1.75 - D4Y1 - TheEuropeanCanadian

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Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal (海軍航空技術廠)
Bombers  D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
  P1Y1 mod. 11
Jet fighters  R2Y2 Kai V1 · R2Y2 Kai V2 · R2Y2 Kai V3
Captured  ␗P1Y1 mod. 11
  While the arsenal was simply known as the Naval Air Technical Arsenal and usually referred to as Kūgi-shō (Kaigun Kōkū Gijutsu-shō).
  The name Yokosuka prevailed however, even though it referred to the Arsenal's location.
See also  Yokosuka Naval Arsenal (Shipyard)

Japan bombers
Navy 
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B5N  B5N2
B6N  B6N1 · B6N2 · B6N2a
B7A  B7A2 · B7A2 (Homare 23)
Carrier-based dive bomber 
D3A  D3A1
D4Y  D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
Shipboard Observation seaplane 
F1M  F1M2
Land-based Attack bomber 
G4M  G4M1
G5N  G5N1
G8N  G8N1
Flying boat 
H6K  H6K4
H8K  H8K2 · H8K3
Land-based Bomber 
P1Y  P1Y1
Army 
Light  Ki-32
  Ki-48-II otsu
Heavy  Ki-21-Ia · Ki-21-I hei
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  Ki-67-I Ko · Ki-67-I otsu
Other countries  ▅B-17E

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