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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British flying boat/heavy bomber {{Battle-rating|5}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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|373||366|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||36.3||36.9||4.2||4.2||740
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| 374 || 366 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 36.0 || 36.9 || 4.2 || 4.2 || 740
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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|418||394|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||33.9||35.0||11.7||6.5||740
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| 418 || 394 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 34.1 || 35.0 || 9.7 || 6.5 || 740
 
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|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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|-
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! -
 
! -
 
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|-
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || 520 || ~1 || ~1
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 520 || ~3 || ~2
 
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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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| < 350 || < 350 || < 250 || > 312
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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|1,450 m|| 3,260 hp || 4,075 hp  
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| 1,450 m || 815 hp || 1,018 hp
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
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| 4,500 m || 750 hp || 937 hp
 
|-
 
|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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|-
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* No armour plating
 
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* No armour glazing
 
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* Critical components located in the wings of the aircraft (fuel, engine, controls)
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{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)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)}}
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* 8 x G.P 250lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 4 x G.P 500lb Mk.IV bombs
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* 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)
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* 4 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
  
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 RPG = 2,000 total)
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== Usage in battles ==
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, dorsal turret (500 RPG = 1,000 total)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, tail turret (1,000 RPG = 4,000 total)
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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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== Usage in the battles ==
 
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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.
 
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.
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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! Type  
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! Type
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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| Offensive 7 mm
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| HMBC mk.2
 
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| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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|  
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| New 7 mm MGs
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| III
 
| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| Turret 7 mm
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| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 7 mm MGs
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Excellent handling at low speeds.
 
* Excellent handling at low speeds.
 
* Good acceleration.
 
* Good acceleration.
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* Excels in destroying ground targets .
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* Excels in destroying ground targets.
 
* Has four frontal machine guns.
 
* Has four frontal machine guns.
 
* Powerful defensive armament that will deter enemy planes especially biplanes.
 
* Powerful defensive armament that will deter enemy planes especially biplanes.
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Structural damage (wing rips) occurs at 260 mph.
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* Structural damage (wing rips) occurs at 414 km/h (260 mph).
 
* Landing too hard (on water) can cause major internal damage (i.e. The control cables breaking).
 
* Landing too hard (on water) can cause major internal damage (i.e. The control cables breaking).
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* No wheels and thus cannot land on an airfield.
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* No wheels and thus cannot land safely on an airfield.
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* No armor or protection at all.
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* No armour or protection at all.
 
* Cannon armed planes will destroy it very easily .
 
* Cannon armed planes will destroy it very easily .
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* 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
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* 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]].
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* Red lines at 245Mph
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* Red lines at 400 km/h (250 mph)
 
* Engines overheat very fast
 
* Engines overheat very fast
 
* Not responsive when red lining.
 
* Not responsive when red lining.
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== See also ==
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* ''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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* ''other literature.''
  
 
{{Britain bombers}}
 
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Revision as of 12:05, 14 April 2019

RANK 5 FRANCE
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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
Purchase:10 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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This page is about the British bomber Sunderland Mk IIIa. For the other version, see Sunderland Mk V.

Description

GarageImage Sunderland Mk IIIa.jpg


The Sunderland Mk IIIa is a rank II British bomber with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB) and 1.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.57 "Battle March".

General info

Flight Performance

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

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
374 366 6096 36.0 36.9 4.2 4.2 740
Upgraded
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
418 394 6096 34.1 35.0 9.7 6.5 740

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
520 ~3 ~2
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 350 < 350 < 250 > 312
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,450 m 815 hp 1,018 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,500 m 750 hp 937 hp

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, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Sunderland Mk IIIa is armed with:

  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb), G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)

The Sunderland Mk IIIa can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)
  • 4 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Sunderland Mk IIIa is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)

Usage in 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
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm HMBC mk.2
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs
III Wings repair Engine Turret 7 mm
IV Engine injection Cover New 7 mm MGs

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 414 km/h (260 mph).
  • Landing too hard (on water) can cause major internal damage (i.e. The control cables breaking).
  • No wheels and thus cannot land safely on an airfield.
  • No armour 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 400 km/h (250 mph)
  • 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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===, also if applicable).

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:

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

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

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


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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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