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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]]. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]]. A perfect addition for mixed and naval battles at mid tiers. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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− | + | The aircraft is pretty fast to be loaded with 3 tons of bombs. You can run away from many enemies with your superior speed. The rate of climb is decent at 11.5 m/s. | |
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− | | | + | | 726 || 687 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 27.6 || 29.0 || 15.8 || 11.5 || rowspan="2" | 480 |
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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− | + | ==== Armour ==== | |
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+ | * 65 mm armored glass in front of and behind the pilot | ||
+ | * 12 mm steel on the pilot seat | ||
+ | * 10 mm of steel in front of the pilot | ||
+ | * 65 mm armored glass in front of the pilot | ||
+ | * 5 mm steel beneath the rear gunner | ||
+ | * 12 mm of steel in front of the rear gunner | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 12 mm of steel in front of the low rear gunner | ||
+ | |||
+ | All this armor and a good defensive armament makes for a pretty survivable aircraft. This plane also gets self-sealing fuel tanks, witch helps a lot. One thing to keep in mind, is that if an enemy aircraft comes from above you, you will have a hard time defending yourself from it. You can try to escape from the enemy fighter, because of your high top speed of 687 km/h. | ||
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | '' | + | ''"The true potential of the Tu-1 is revealed in mixed and naval battles. Heavy guns have good armor penetration values and sufficient ammo capacity for a long fight. In addition to the guns, this strike aircraft is capable of carrying up to 3.000 kg of bombs in calibers 250, 500 and 1000 kg with sequential dropping. For naval battles, you can install a pair of torpedoes and try to hit a gaping destroyer or even a light cruiser with the first approach. It should be understood that the Tu-1 lacks the maneuverability of the lighter twin-engine designs - this heavy, powerful machine quickly loses its energy in the vertical maneuvers, although Tu-1 is quite good for its mass in horizontal turns. However, it is better to fly straight and approach ground targets smoothly. And, of course, you should not be greedy, finishing off a wounded tank with cannons in a dangerous dive. Always mind the height!" - From Devblog'' |
=== Manual Engine Control === | === Manual Engine Control === | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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+ | * Weak against enemies from above | ||
+ | * Heavy weight | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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− | + | The Tu-1 was a proposed modification to the Tu-2. The first Tu-1 flew on 22 March 1947 and underwent manufacturer's tests until 3 October or 3 November 1947. Sources disagree about the mounting of radar during these tests. In War Thunder the plane gets a GNEYS-5s search radar. | |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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''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:'' | ||
− | * | + | * [[Tu-2]] |
− | * | + | * [[Tu-2S]] |
+ | * [[Me 410 A-1]] | ||
+ | * [[Ki-83]] | ||
+ | * [[F7F-3]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[Hornet Mk.III]] | ||
+ | * [[T18B-2]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
− | * | + | * Devblog Tu-1 https://warthunder.com/en/news/7329-development-tu-1-the-tzar-of-heavy-gunners-en |
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Revision as of 15:04, 19 September 2021
Contents
Description
The Tu-1 is a premium gift rank IV Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/SB) and 5.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Direct Hit". A perfect addition for mixed and naval battles at mid tiers.
General info
Flight performance
The aircraft is pretty fast to be loaded with 3 tons of bombs. You can run away from many enemies with your superior speed. The rate of climb is decent at 11.5 m/s.
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 7,150 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 726 | 687 | 11500 | 27.6 | 29.0 | 15.8 | 11.5 | 480 |
Upgraded | 726 | 687 | 27.6 | 29.0 | 15.8 | 11.5 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
0 | 390 | 437 | 380 | 310 | ~__ | ~__ |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< ___ | < ___ | < ___ | > ___ |
Survivability and armour
Armour
- 65 mm armored glass in front of and behind the pilot
- 12 mm steel on the pilot seat
- 10 mm of steel in front of the pilot
- 65 mm armored glass in front of the pilot
- 5 mm steel beneath the rear gunner
- 12 mm of steel in front of the rear gunner
- 12 mm of steel in front of the low rear gunner
All this armor and a good defensive armament makes for a pretty survivable aircraft. This plane also gets self-sealing fuel tanks, witch helps a lot. One thing to keep in mind, is that if an enemy aircraft comes from above you, you will have a hard time defending yourself from it. You can try to escape from the enemy fighter, because of your high top speed of 687 km/h.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Tu-1 is armed with:
- 2 x 45 mm NS-45 cannons, chin-mounted (50 rpg = 100 total)
- 2 x 23 mm NS-23 cannons, wing-mounted (130 rpg = 260 total)
Suspended armament
The Tu-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 6 x 250 kg FAB-250M-44 bombs (1,500 kg total)
- 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-44 bombs (1,500 kg total)
- 3 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000M-44 bombs (3,000 kg total)
- 2 x 450 mm 45-36NU torpedoes
Defensive armament
The Tu-1 is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (250 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, ventral turret (350 rpg)
Usage in battles
"The true potential of the Tu-1 is revealed in mixed and naval battles. Heavy guns have good armor penetration values and sufficient ammo capacity for a long fight. In addition to the guns, this strike aircraft is capable of carrying up to 3.000 kg of bombs in calibers 250, 500 and 1000 kg with sequential dropping. For naval battles, you can install a pair of torpedoes and try to hit a gaping destroyer or even a light cruiser with the first approach. It should be understood that the Tu-1 lacks the maneuverability of the lighter twin-engine designs - this heavy, powerful machine quickly loses its energy in the vertical maneuvers, although Tu-1 is quite good for its mass in horizontal turns. However, it is better to fly straight and approach ground targets smoothly. And, of course, you should not be greedy, finishing off a wounded tank with cannons in a dangerous dive. Always mind the height!" - From Devblog
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Auto control available |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
- 2 powerful 45 mm cannons
- Great payload options with up to 3 tons of bombs
- 2 torpedoes in naval battles can sink battleships
- Has access to a target detection radar
Cons:
- Weak against enemies from above
- Heavy weight
History
The Tu-1 was a proposed modification to the Tu-2. The first Tu-1 flew on 22 March 1947 and underwent manufacturer's tests until 3 October or 3 November 1947. Sources disagree about the mounting of radar during these tests. In War Thunder the plane gets a GNEYS-5s search radar.
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:
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- Devblog Tu-1 https://warthunder.com/en/news/7329-development-tu-1-the-tzar-of-heavy-gunners-en
- other literature.
Tupolev Design Bureau (Ту́полев Опытное конструкторское бюро) | |
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Bombers | TB-3M-17-32 · SB 2M-100 · SB 2M-103 MV-3 · SB 2M-103 · SB 2M-103U · SB 2M-103U MV-3 · SB 2M-105 |
Tu-2 · Tu-2S · Tu-2S-44 · Tu-2S-59 · Tu-4 | |
Arkhangelsky Bomber | Ar-2* |
Strike Aircraft | Tu-1 |
Jet Bomber | Tu-14T |
Export | ␗SB 2M-103U · ␗Tu-2S-44 · ␗Tu-4 |
◔Tu-2S-59 | |
* While Andrei Tupolev was imprisoned, Alexander Arkhangelsky, second in command at Tupolev OKB was able to append his name to the final production series of the SB bomber. |
USSR strike aircraft | |
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IL-2 | IL-2 (1941) · IL-2 (1942) · IL-2M (1943) · IL-2M type 3 · IL-2M "Avenger" · IL-2-37 · IL-2 M-82 |
IL-8 | IL-8 (1944) |
IL-10 | IL-10 · IL-10 (1946) |
Pe-3 | Pe-3 (e) · Pe-3 · Pe-3bis |
Su-2 | BB-1 · Su-2 MV-5 · Su-2 TSS-1 · Su-2 (M-82) |
Su-6 | Su-6 · Su-6 (AM-42) · Su-6 (M-71F) |
Su-8 | Su-8 |
Tandem MAI | Tandem MAI |
TIS MA | TIS MA |
Tu-1 | Tu-1 |
Yak-2 | Yak-2 KABB |
USSR premium aircraft | |
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Fighters | Krasnolutsky's I-15bis · I-16 type 28 · Zhukovsky's I-153-M62 · I-153P · I-180S · I-301 · ITP (M-1) |
LaGG-3-4 · LaGG-3-23 · LaGG-3-34 · Dolgushin's La-7 · La-11 | |
Eremin's Yak-3(e) · Yak-3 (VK-107) · Yak-3T · Golovachev's Yak-9M | |
▂P-39K-1 · ▂Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 · ▂P-39Q-15 · ▂P-40E-1 · ▂P-47D-27 · ▂P-63A-5 · ▂P-63A-10 · ▂P-63C-5 | |
▂Hurricane Mk IIB · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc · ▂Fw 190 D-9 | |
Twin-engine fighters | I-29 |
Jet fighters | Su-11 · MiG-15bis ISh · MiG-17AS · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-23ML |
Strike aircraft | IL-2M "Avenger" · IL-2 M-82 · IL-8 (1944) · Su-6 · Tandem MAI · TIS MA · Su-8 · Tu-1 |
Yak-38 · Su-7BMK · Su-25K · Su-39 | |
Bombers | Po-2M · Be-6 · MBR-2-M-34 · Pe-2-205 · TB-3M-17-32 |
▂PBY-5A Catalina · ▂Hampden TB Mk I · ▂A-20G-30 · ▂B-25J-30 |