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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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|-
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! ABN1K2-J
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! AB
 
! RB
 
! RB
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|373||366|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||36.3||36.9||4.2||4.2||740
 
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|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|418||394|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||33.9||35.0||11.7||6.5||740
 
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|-
 
|}
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
|-
 
|-
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| X || X || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 520 || ~1 || ~1
 
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|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
−
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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| < 350 || < 350 || < 250 || > 200
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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|1,450 m|| 3,260 hp || 4,075 hp  
 
|-
 
|-
−
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
−
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp  
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| 4,500 m || 3,000 hp || 3,750 hp  
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
<!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''-->
 
<!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''-->
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* No armour plating
 
* No armour plating
 
* No armour glazing
 
* No armour glazing
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* Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* Critical components located in the wings of the aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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<!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''
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<!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''-->
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{{main|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}}
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 +
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 RPG = 2,000 total)
 +
 +
=== Suspended armament ===
 +
<!--''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''-->
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{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance"
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 +
* 8 x G.P 250lb Mk.IV bombs
 +
* 4 x G.P 500lb Mk.IV bombs
  
−
* 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total)
 
−
-->
 
−
<!--=== Suspended armament ===
 
−
''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''-->
 
−
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->
 
−
<!--
 
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
−
''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''
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<!--''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''-->
−
-->
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 +
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
 +
 
 +
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 +
 
 +
* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 RPG = 2,000 total)
 +
* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, dorsal turret (500 RPG = 1,000 total)
 +
* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, tail turret (1,000 RPG = 4,000 total)
 +
 
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
−
<!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).''-->
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<!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).''-->Side climbing is essential for the Sunderland Mk IIIa as, whilst it is a very rugged aircraft, the combination of slow climb rate and large bright (white) air frame makes you a very obvious target, meaning that you won't be flying for very long and find upgrading a real chore.
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However don't be scared if an enemy plane is coming at you, chances are that if they don't have anything more than small calibre machine-guns, they aren't going to hurt you that badly. Focus on getting to your target, bombing and then returning to reload. Flying the Sunderland is like a shuttle-bus, focus on your target and try not to get distracted along the way, as it's very hard to regain your energy once lost. Research engine upgrades as soon as you can, as these will make a massive improvement in your performance, both level flying and climbing.
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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===Modules===
 
===Modules===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan = "1"| Tier
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! colspan="1" | Tier
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!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
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! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
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| I
 
| I
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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*
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* Very rugged air frame.
 +
* Very good durability, will absorb a lot of bullets before going down.
 +
* The Sunderland is a flying boat and thus it can land on water.
 +
* Good handling with full fuel load.
 +
* Excellent manoeuvrability and handling with minimum fuel load out.
 +
* Excellent handling at low speeds.
 +
* Good acceleration.
 +
* Excels in destroying ground targets .
 +
* Has four frontal machine guns.
 +
* Powerful defensive armament that will deter enemy planes especially biplanes.
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
−
*
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* Structural damage (wing rips) occurs at 260 mph.
 +
* Landing too hard (on water) can cause major internal damage (i.e. The control cables breaking).
 +
* No wheels and thus cannot land on an airfield.
 +
* No armor or protection at all.
 +
* Cannon armed planes will destroy it very easily .
 +
* Will be ripped to shreds easily by certain planes with large cannons like the Hurricane Mk IV, Ki-45 otsu and the Ki-44-II otsu
 +
* Red lines at 245Mph
 +
* Engines overheat very fast
 +
* Not responsive when red lining.
 +
* Only one pilot, no co-pilot unlike other bombers at the tier.
 +
* Bombs are rather inadequate for its size.
 +
* No Bomb bay, the bombs are slid from the fuselage onto the wings, thus there is a delay from pressing the space bar (or whatever key is bound). This must be taken into consideration when flying.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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== Read also ==
 
== Read 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,''
 +
 
* ''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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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
 
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Revision as of 11:33, 10 February 2019

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
Sunderland Mk IIIa
sunderland_mk3a.png
Sunderland Mk IIIa
Britain flag.png Britain
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.0 1.7 1.7
Class:
Research:7 900 Specs-Card-Exp.png
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Msg-info.png This page is about the aircraft Sunderland Mk IIIa. For other uses, see Sunderland (Disambiguation)

Description

The Sunderland Mk IIIa in the garage


The Sunderland Mk IIIa is a Rank II British flying boat/heavy bomber with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB) and 1.7 (RB/SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March".

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,267 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
373 366 6096 36.3 36.9 4.2 4.2 740
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at ?,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
418 394 6096 33.9 35.0 11.7 6.5 740

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
414 450 520 ~1 ~1
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 350 < 250 > 200
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,450 m 3,260 hp 4,075 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,500 m 3,000 hp 3,750 hp

Survivability and armour

  • No armour plating
  • No armour glazing
  • Critical components located in the wings of the aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Sunderland Mk IIIa is armed with:

  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 RPG = 2,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: Suspended armaments

The Sunderland Mk IIIa can be outfitted with the following ordinance"

  • 8 x G.P 250lb Mk.IV bombs
  • 4 x G.P 500lb Mk.IV bombs

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Sunderland Mk IIIa is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 RPG = 2,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, dorsal turret (500 RPG = 1,000 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, tail turret (1,000 RPG = 4,000 total)

Usage in the battles

Side climbing is essential for the Sunderland Mk IIIa as, whilst it is a very rugged aircraft, the combination of slow climb rate and large bright (white) air frame makes you a very obvious target, meaning that you won't be flying for very long and find upgrading a real chore.

However don't be scared if an enemy plane is coming at you, chances are that if they don't have anything more than small calibre machine-guns, they aren't going to hurt you that badly. Focus on getting to your target, bombing and then returning to reload. Flying the Sunderland is like a shuttle-bus, focus on your target and try not to get distracted along the way, as it's very hard to regain your energy once lost. Research engine upgrades as soon as you can, as these will make a massive improvement in your performance, both level flying and climbing.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not ontrollable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings Repair Engine
IV Engine Injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Very rugged air frame.
  • Very good durability, will absorb a lot of bullets before going down.
  • The Sunderland is a flying boat and thus it can land on water.
  • Good handling with full fuel load.
  • Excellent manoeuvrability and handling with minimum fuel load out.
  • Excellent handling at low speeds.
  • Good acceleration.
  • Excels in destroying ground targets .
  • Has four frontal machine guns.
  • Powerful defensive armament that will deter enemy planes especially biplanes.

Cons:

  • Structural damage (wing rips) occurs at 260 mph.
  • Landing too hard (on water) can cause major internal damage (i.e. The control cables breaking).
  • No wheels and thus cannot land on an airfield.
  • No armor or protection at all.
  • Cannon armed planes will destroy it very easily .
  • Will be ripped to shreds easily by certain planes with large cannons like the Hurricane Mk IV, Ki-45 otsu and the Ki-44-II otsu
  • Red lines at 245Mph
  • Engines overheat very fast
  • Not responsive when red lining.
  • Only one pilot, no co-pilot unlike other bombers at the tier.
  • Bombs are rather inadequate for its size.
  • No Bomb bay, the bombs are slid from the fuselage onto the wings, thus there is a delay from pressing the space bar (or whatever key is bound). This must be taken into consideration when flying.

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


Britain bombers
Torpedo  Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II
Dive  V-156-B1
Hydroplanes  ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V
Light  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1
Based on A20  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7
Hampden  Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I
Wellington  Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X
Halifax  Halifax B Mk IIIa
Stirling  Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III
Lancaster  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III
Lincoln  Lincoln B Mk II
Shackleton  Shackleton MR.Mk.2

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