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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]].
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The G.91 Y is a multi-role fighter made by Fiat. It was based largely on earlier Fiat G.91 fighters, the G.91 Y was a complete redesign but kept the basic shape of the G.91 series, this was mainly due to the fact that Fiat decided to start making the Y from the G.91T air frame. The biggest difference between the two types was the conversion from a single-engine to two General Electric J85 turbojets outfitted with afterburners. This conversion alone resulted in a 60% increase in the aircraft's thrust, however, it was not enough for this jet to become supersonic even when in a dive.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! colspan="2" |Turn time
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(seconds)
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! colspan="2" |Rate of climb
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(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run
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(metres)
 
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|-
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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!AB!!RB!!AB!!RB!!AB!!RB
 
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|-
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! Stock
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!Stock
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| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
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|1,114||1,109|| rowspan="2" |{{Specs|ceiling}}||29.5||30.7||60.4||54.6|| rowspan="2" |750
 
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! Upgraded
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!Upgraded
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| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
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|1,131||1,123||28.6||29.0||91.8||75.0
 
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! colspan="6" |Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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!Combat flaps!!Take-off flaps!!Landing flaps!!Air brakes!!Arrestor gear!!Drogue chute
 
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|✓||✓||✓||✓||✓||✓     <!-- ✓ -->
 
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|-
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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! colspan="2" |Max Static G
 
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|-
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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!Combat!!Take-off!!Landing!!+!!-
 
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|-
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
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|{{Specs|destruction|body}}||{{Specs|destruction|gear}}||592||556||371||~11||~4
 
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|-
 
|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! colspan="4" |Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
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|-
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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!Ailerons!!Rudder!!Elevators!!Radiator
 
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|-
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| < ___ || < ___ || < ___ || N/A
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|< 800||< 650||< 660||N/A
 
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|-
 
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! colspan="3" |Empty mass
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! colspan="3" |Wing loading (full fuel)
 
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| colspan="2" | _____ || _
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| colspan="2" |General Electric J85-GE-13A||2
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| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
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| colspan="3" |4,350 kg
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| colspan="3" |380 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
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! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross<br>Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
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! rowspan="2" |Max Takeoff
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Weight
 
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!45m fuel
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!57m fuel
 
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|271 kg|| colspan="2" |Afterburning axial-flow turbojet
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|5,114 kg||5,246 kg||5,688 kg||6,351 kg
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|6,882 kg
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|8,500 kg
 
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! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
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!Condition||100%||WEP
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! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
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!17m fuel||20m fuel||30m fuel||45m fuel
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!57m fuel
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!MTOW
 
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| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
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|''Stationary''||1,230 kgf||1,894 kgf
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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|0.74||0.72||0.67||0.60
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|0.55
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|0.45
 
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| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h) || ___ kgf<br>(_ km/h)
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|''Optimal''||1,242 kgf
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| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
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(1,000 km/h)
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|1,913 kgf
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(1,000 km/h)
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|0.75||0.73||0.67||0.60
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|0.56
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|0.45
 
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 
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*40 mm bulletproof glass in the canopy windshield (angled to provide about 94 mm of protection)
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*6.5 mm steel behind pilot's seat
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
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*Without load
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*2 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (1,000 lb total)
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*4 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (2,000 lb total)
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*2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
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*4 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (4,000 lb total)
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*76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
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*16 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The G.91Y plays exactly like the G.91YS, the only main differences is the lack of a ballistic computer and air-to-air missiles. The G.91Y is capable of having a lot of power and energy potential, a great pilot will be able to learn its quirks relatively quickly and be able to use the aircrafts pros and cons to its advantage. The aircraft has great engines with afterburners however they aren't strong enough to allow you to go supersonic, so keep that in mind. Armament wise the aircraft is able to pretty much deal with anything it manages to get its cannons to hit, the 30mm defas aren't anything to scoff about. They're more than adaquate to take planes down however getting to a plane whilst having to evade missiles and another aircraft at your battle rating might be extremely difficult for players who don't have the experience or lack situatuonal awareness. The G.91Y retains the same suspended weapons as the YS, besides the lack of AIM-9B0's, the Y also has the capability of mounting 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets which provide the potential of low-altitude Boom & Zooming on trucks, anti-aircraft artillery, light tanks and even enemy fighters attempting an airfield capture, though this does not come without a cost. When dropping in low on ground targets, the fighter sacrifices its speed and manoeuvrability for that ordnance. The G.91 Y also can outfit a few bombs so the Y could also get the role of base bomber following up by attacking enemy fighters, but even still it isn't always reliable and can be easily intercepted from any other supersonic fighter jets patrolling the area. When it comes to ground close air support you will need to learn how to spot enemy AA and focus on taking them out and giving you and your team air superiority during the match. The Fiat G.91Y can take out enemy tanks with the bombs and rockets, however its best if you save them for stronger foes or a cluster of enemies especially due to the lack of a ballistic computer. Your main 30 mm armament is more than capable of taking out light vehicles such as M113's and BMP's. The cannons can be used instead for quick head-ons and to mop any remaining opponents at close-range.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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*Excellent acceleration and roll speed
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*Wide variety of payload options
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*High rate of climb
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*Deadly main armament
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*Drag chute helps slow you down very quickly during landings
  
 
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'''Cons:'''
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* Slower than most planes it will face
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* Limited ammo
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* Slower turn rate compared to earlier G.91s
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* Flaps and landing gear are prone to ripping off
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* New booster module is a must to research in order to avoid crashing during a very fast and low-level dive
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* No ballistic computer
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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The story of the Fiat G.91Y began during the late stages of the cold war. During the mid 1960s, Fiat decided to develop a new lightweight fighter-bomber, destined to replace the G.91R aircraft which at the time, would be in service inside of the Italian Air Force. They were also looking and studying the possibly to raise the interest in a possibile purchase of this new aircraft by other air forces who were looking to replace their G.91's. In addition, some requirements from the AM (Aeronautica Militare) needed the new aircraft to be capable of medium-range interdiction missions as a successor to the Italian F-84F's which had been taken out of service. During the design stages Fiat decided to start and base the new aircraft from the previously made G.91T air frame. During development however the airframe underwent several different changes that in effect made the aircraft basically become a completely new machine. One of the main differences between the standard G.91 and the Y variant was the addition of two General Electric J85 afterburning engines, which was contrary to the preceding single-engine G.91. These engines allowed the Fiat G.91Y to nearly reach speeds of mach 1, although ultimately it remained a subsonic aircraft. The aircraft's fuselage and wings were also enlarged to accommodate 3 more fuel tanks (for a total capacity of 3200 liters), it also had bigger powerplant and a vastly improved flight and handling characteristics. The new G.91Y performed its maiden flight in December 1966. Testing revealed minor aerodynamic issues which would be resolved on subsequent production aircraft with only minor redesigns. In terms of armament, another thing the G.91Y improved on from the previous variant was in the form of armament. The G.91Y was equipped with x2 30mm Defa cannons which were installed unto the aircraft. For suspended armament the following was available for the G.91Y; Mk.82 and Mk.83 free-fall bombs, BL.755 cluster bombs, Orione pod, LAU-3A and LAU-18 rocket pods, Zuni rocket pods, x4 AS-20's and x2 air-to-ground AS30L (leger) Nords. Fiat had named the aircraft to G.91Y, probably to exploit the overwhelming positive image it had gained through previous G.91 users. After a few modifications and refinement of the design, the first 55 aircraft orders for the Italian Air Force would be completed by march of 1971 (Out of a grand total of 67 aircraft eventually being delivered). The G.91Y served exclusively with Italian squadrons up until the early 1990s, before being replaced by the AMX Internatonal.
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== External links ==
 
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This page is about the Italian jet fighter G.91 Y. For other versions, see G.91 (Family).
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Description

The G.91 Y is a rank VI Italian jet fighter with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB/SB) and 9.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Drone Age".

The G.91 Y is a multi-role fighter made by Fiat. It was based largely on earlier Fiat G.91 fighters, the G.91 Y was a complete redesign but kept the basic shape of the G.91 series, this was mainly due to the fact that Fiat decided to start making the Y from the G.91T air frame. The biggest difference between the two types was the conversion from a single-engine to two General Electric J85 turbojets outfitted with afterburners. This conversion alone resulted in a 60% increase in the aircraft's thrust, however, it was not enough for this jet to become supersonic even when in a dive.

General info

Flight performance

Arrestor gear
Accelerates braking by grabbing the brake cable on the deck of the aircraft carrier
Air brakes
Allows you to dramatically reduce the flight speed by releasing special flaps
Drogue parachute
Reduces braking distance when landing on any runway
Max speed
at 0 m1 123 km/h
Turn time29 s
Max altitude12 500 m
Engine2 х General Electric J85-GE-13A
TypeJet
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight9 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 0 m - sea level)

Max altitude

(metres)

Turn time

(seconds)

Rate of climb

(metres/second)

Take-off run

(metres)

AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 1,114 1,109 12500 29.5 30.7 60.4 54.6 750
Upgraded 1,131 1,123 28.6 29.0 91.8 75.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
1128 371 592 556 371 ~11 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 800 < 650 < 660 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Empty mass Wing loading (full fuel)
General Electric J85-GE-13A 2 4,350 kg 380 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Takeoff

Weight

Weight (each) Type 17m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 57m fuel
271 kg Afterburning axial-flow turbojet 5,114 kg 5,246 kg 5,688 kg 6,351 kg 6,882 kg 8,500 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
Condition 100% WEP 17m fuel 20m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 57m fuel MTOW
Stationary 1,230 kgf 1,894 kgf 0.74 0.72 0.67 0.60 0.55 0.45
Optimal 1,242 kgf

(1,000 km/h)

1,913 kgf

(1,000 km/h)

0.75 0.73 0.67 0.60 0.56 0.45

Survivability and armour

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural1 128 km/h
Gear371 km/h

Crew1 person
Speed of destruction
Structural1 128 km/h
Gear371 km/h
  • 40 mm bulletproof glass in the canopy windshield (angled to provide about 94 mm of protection)
  • 6.5 mm steel behind pilot's seat

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB3 178 → 4 318 Sl icon.png
RB10 063 → 13 675 Sl icon.png
SB10 022 → 13 619 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications169 500 Rp icon.png
269 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 600 Ge icon.png
Crew training150 000 Sl icon.png
Experts520 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces950 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
130 / 380 / 600 % Sl icon.png
220 / 220 / 220 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
6 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods jet compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
6 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods booster.png
New boosters
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods g suit.png
G-suit
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png
Mods jet engine.png
Engine
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
aden_belt_pack
Research:
6 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
M82
Research:
6 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods napalm fire bomb.png
559G1
Research:
6 700 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
320 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
M82-2
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket.png
LAU-3/A
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods air to air missile.png
Nord AA.20
Research:
7 600 Rp icon.png
Cost:
12 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
aden_new_gun
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
M83
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon block rocket large.png
LAU-10/A
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
Nord AS.20
Research:
7 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
340 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
M83-2
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
Nord AS.30
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
22 000 Sl icon.png
680 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: DEFA 552 (30 mm)

The G.91 Y is armed with:

  • 2 x 30 mm DEFA 552 cannons, nose-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total)

Suspended armament

The G.91Y plays exactly like the G.91YS, the only main differences is the lack of a ballistic computer and air-to-air missiles. The G.91Y is capable of having a lot of power and energy potential, a great pilot will be able to learn its quirks relatively quickly and be able to use the aircrafts pros and cons to its advantage. The aircraft has great engines with afterburners however they aren't strong enough to allow you to go supersonic, so keep that in mind. Armament wise the aircraft is able to pretty much deal with anything it manages to get its cannons to hit, the 30mm defas aren't anything to scoff about. They're more than adaquate to take planes down however getting to a plane whilst having to evade missiles and another aircraft at your battle rating might be extremely difficult for players who don't have the experience or lack situatuonal awareness. The G.91Y retains the same suspended weapons as the YS, besides the lack of AIM-9B0's, the Y also has the capability of mounting 76 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets which provide the potential of low-altitude Boom & Zooming on trucks, anti-aircraft artillery, light tanks and even enemy fighters attempting an airfield capture, though this does not come without a cost. When dropping in low on ground targets, the fighter sacrifices its speed and manoeuvrability for that ordnance. The G.91 Y also can outfit a few bombs so the Y could also get the role of base bomber following up by attacking enemy fighters, but even still it isn't always reliable and can be easily intercepted from any other supersonic fighter jets patrolling the area. When it comes to ground close air support you will need to learn how to spot enemy AA and focus on taking them out and giving you and your team air superiority during the match. The Fiat G.91Y can take out enemy tanks with the bombs and rockets, however its best if you save them for stronger foes or a cluster of enemies especially due to the lack of a ballistic computer. Your main 30 mm armament is more than capable of taking out light vehicles such as M113's and BMP's. The cannons can be used instead for quick head-ons and to mop any remaining opponents at close-range.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent acceleration and roll speed
  • Wide variety of payload options
  • High rate of climb
  • Deadly main armament
  • Drag chute helps slow you down very quickly during landings

Cons:

  • Slower than most planes it will face
  • Limited ammo
  • Slower turn rate compared to earlier G.91s
  • Flaps and landing gear are prone to ripping off
  • New booster module is a must to research in order to avoid crashing during a very fast and low-level dive
  • No ballistic computer

History

The story of the Fiat G.91Y began during the late stages of the cold war. During the mid 1960s, Fiat decided to develop a new lightweight fighter-bomber, destined to replace the G.91R aircraft which at the time, would be in service inside of the Italian Air Force. They were also looking and studying the possibly to raise the interest in a possibile purchase of this new aircraft by other air forces who were looking to replace their G.91's. In addition, some requirements from the AM (Aeronautica Militare) needed the new aircraft to be capable of medium-range interdiction missions as a successor to the Italian F-84F's which had been taken out of service. During the design stages Fiat decided to start and base the new aircraft from the previously made G.91T air frame. During development however the airframe underwent several different changes that in effect made the aircraft basically become a completely new machine. One of the main differences between the standard G.91 and the Y variant was the addition of two General Electric J85 afterburning engines, which was contrary to the preceding single-engine G.91. These engines allowed the Fiat G.91Y to nearly reach speeds of mach 1, although ultimately it remained a subsonic aircraft. The aircraft's fuselage and wings were also enlarged to accommodate 3 more fuel tanks (for a total capacity of 3200 liters), it also had bigger powerplant and a vastly improved flight and handling characteristics. The new G.91Y performed its maiden flight in December 1966. Testing revealed minor aerodynamic issues which would be resolved on subsequent production aircraft with only minor redesigns. In terms of armament, another thing the G.91Y improved on from the previous variant was in the form of armament. The G.91Y was equipped with x2 30mm Defa cannons which were installed unto the aircraft. For suspended armament the following was available for the G.91Y; Mk.82 and Mk.83 free-fall bombs, BL.755 cluster bombs, Orione pod, LAU-3A and LAU-18 rocket pods, Zuni rocket pods, x4 AS-20's and x2 air-to-ground AS30L (leger) Nords. Fiat had named the aircraft to G.91Y, probably to exploit the overwhelming positive image it had gained through previous G.91 users. After a few modifications and refinement of the design, the first 55 aircraft orders for the Italian Air Force would be completed by march of 1971 (Out of a grand total of 67 aircraft eventually being delivered). The G.91Y served exclusively with Italian squadrons up until the early 1990s, before being replaced by the AMX Internatonal.

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See also

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Fiat Aviation (Fiat Aviazione)
Fighters  CR.32 · CR.32 bis · CR.32 quater
  CR.42 · Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN
  G.50 serie 2 · G.50 AS serie 7
  G.55 sottoserie 0 · G.55 serie 1 · G.55S
  G.56
Jet fighters  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
  ▄F-86K*
  ▄F-104G* · F-104S* · F-104S.ASA* · ▄F-104S TAF*
Strike aircraft  F.C.20 Bis
Bombers  B.R.20DR · B.R.20M M1
Export/Captured  J11 · ▀CR.42
  ▀G.50 serie 2 · ▀G.50 AS serie 7
  ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 · G.91 R/4
  *Licensed
See also  North American Aviation · Lockheed Martin

Italy jet aircraft
Aerfer  Sagittario 2 · Ariete
Fiat  G.91 pre-serie · G.91 R/1 · G.91 R/4 (Portugal) · G.91 Y · G.91 YS
AMX International  AMX · AMX A-1A (Brazil)
Panavia  Tornado ADV · ▄Tornado IDS · ▄Tornado IDS (1995)
  Foreign:
Vampire  Vampire FB 52A
F-84  ▄F-84F · ▄F-84G-21-RE
F-86  CL-13 Mk.4 · ▄F-86K
F-104  ▄F-104G · F-104S · ▄F-104S TAF (Turkey) · F-104S.ASA
F-16  ▄F-16A ADF
AV-8  ▄AV-8B Plus
Hungary 
Mikoyan-Gurevich  ◔MiG-15bis · ◔MiG-17PF · ◔MiG-21MF · ◔MiG-21bis-SAU · ◔MiG-23MF · ◔MiG-29
Ilyushin  ◔IL-28
Sukhoi  ◔Su-22M3
Saab  ◔JAS39EBS HU C

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