V-12D

V-12D

V-11

V-12D

V-11

China

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.0	2.3	2.3

Class:

Strike aircraft

Research:5 900

Purchase:6 300

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Description

The V-12D is a rank I Chinese strike aircraft with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB) and 2.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 4 900 m479 km/h

Turn time22 s

Max altitude8 000 m

EngineWright GR-2600-A5B

TypeRadial

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight6 t

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,900 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	453	440	8000	22.8	23.6	7.7	7.7	300
Upgraded	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
0	320	330	280	280	~8	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< ___	< ___	< ___	> ___

Survivability and armour

Crew3 people

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear320 km/h

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.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB257 → 325

RB327 → 413

SB673 → 852

Total cost of modifications5 950

4 500

Talisman cost410

Crew training1 800

Experts6 300

Aces80

Research Aces135 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

20 / 40 / 90 %

106 / 106 / 106 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 300 Cost: 230 55 Radiator Research: 300 Cost: 230 55 Compressor Research: 450 Cost: 340 85 Wings repair Research: 370 Cost: 280 70 Engine Research: 370 Cost: 280 70 Engine injection Research: 640 Cost: 480 120	Airframe Research: 450 Cost: 340 85 Cover Research: 640 Cost: 480 120	bmg50_belt_pack Research: 300 Cost: 230 55 SBC-25 Research: 300 Cost: 230 55 bmg30_turret_belt_pack Research: 450 Cost: 340 85 bmg50_new_gun Research: 370 Cost: 280 70 MBC-25 Research: 370 Cost: 280 70 bmg30_turret_new_gun Research: 640 Cost: 480 120

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun

Ammunition1 200 rounds

Fire rate750 shots/min

The V-12D is armed with:

• 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (2)

Setup 12 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb

Setup 21 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb

The V-12D can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
• 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)

Defensive armament

2 х Turret7.62 mm Browning machine gun

Ammunition500 rounds

Fire rate1000 shots/min

The V-12D is defended by:

• 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
• 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

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).

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 2 gears	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 1x 500lb or 2x 250lb bombload is adequate against ground units
• 2x nose-mounted 12.7mm MG is sufficient for self-defence against fighters such as Ki-43
• 2x 250lb bombs drop separately, allowing 2 passes though better aim is required
• Has ventral and dorsal turrets allowing it to fend off some attackers behind it
• Turns decently with combat/takeoff flaps
• Good over-the-nose view, beneficial in simulator battles

Cons:

• Bombload is quite lacklusture for a ground attacker
• Low speed, will easily get caught by fighters like Bf 109 F, Ki-44, YaK-1
• Slow roll rate
• Turrets with 7.62mm guns are not potent enough to damage robust targets like Ju 87, Bf 110
• Rather poor survivability when tailed

History

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Media

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See also

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Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Export	P-66 · ▄A-35B · V-11 · V-12D

China twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft
Twin-engine fighters	␗Ki-45 hei/tei · ␗P-38L-1
Strike aircraft	V-11 · V-12D · ␗IL-10 (1946) · Mosquito FB.Mk.26