V.G.33C-1

V.G.33C-1

M.S.410

D.520

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V.G.33C-1

M.S.410

D.520

France

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.0	2.7	2.7

Class:

Fighter

Research:9 200

Purchase:16 000

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Description

The V.G.33C-1 is a rank II French fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".

The V.G.33 can adequately deal with planes with similar BR. It is quick, nimble (to an extent), and powerful. Its machine guns and single propeller-mounted 20mm does a decent amount of damage. However, it lacks armor, so take that into account when engaging other aircraft.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	537	523	9500	19.7	20.5	10.4	10.4	300
Upgraded	588	558		18.8	19.0	20.4	13.4

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
X	X	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
0	320	N/A	N/A	270	~12	~9

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 350	< 350	< 430	> 340

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,000 m	860 hp	965 hp

Survivability and armour

• 3 mm Steel plate between engine and oil cooling system.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The V.G.33C-1 is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon, nose-mounted (60 rpg)
• 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in battles

The V.G is a very competitive aircraft at its Battle Rating, with decent climb rate, good speed and good manoeuvrability. Its biggest weaknesses are its lack of ammo and lack of armour. To take advantage of this plane it's best to side climb and exploit any opportunities that are spotted. Both turn fighting and BnZ tactics work well with this plane but turn fighting is the better of the two due to the lack of ammo, it also allows for, generally speaking, a better and cleaner shot. Trigger control is key when flying this.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not 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		Offensive 20 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 20 mm cannon is very dangerous, especially with high explosive ammunition
• Relatively fast
• Excellent manoeuvrability
• Impressive efficiency of 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns
• Amazing climb rate, about as good as the BF-109s
• Excellent high altitude performance, better than the P-38G-1 Lightning, at the battle rating of 3.3
• Amazing energy retention, probably the best for what it faces (up to 3.7 battle rating).
• Lightweight can zoom climb away from most enemies in the middle of a dogfight

Cons:

• 20 mm cannon has very small ammo pool
• 20 mm cannon under-performs until you research new ammunition belts
• Too weak, especially the fuel tanks
• Below average roll rate
• No combat take-off flaps
• The engine overheats quickly at low altitude (below 4,000 m, or 12,000 ft)

History

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Media

The Shooting Range #72 - Pages of History section at 08:21 discusses the V.G.33.

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See also

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