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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]]. | ||
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| + | The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 C-1 is a long-range maritime patrol bomber. It is optimised for bombing stationary targets, such as bases and pillboxes, from medium to high altitudes. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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| + | * 8 mm steel - pilots seat | ||
| + | * Fuel tanks located between wing root and out-most engine, as well as taking up most of the fuselage | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 6 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (1,500 kg total) | * 6 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (1,500 kg total) | ||
* 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total) | * 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (2,250 rpg) | * 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (2,250 rpg) | ||
* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, chin turret (1,500 rpg) | * 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, chin turret (1,500 rpg) | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| + | The graceful looks of the Condor belie a very vulnerable and slow aircraft. Essentially a converted civilian airliner, the Condor has a very weak airframe and large fuel tanks scattered throughout the aircraft, making it vulnerable to even rifle caliber bullets. | ||
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| + | To make things worse, the Condor is rather underpowered, despite having four engines. It is outrun by biplane fighters and has a very poor climb rate. The defensive armament is also very poor, consisting of only 7.92 mm machine guns with blind spots in the coverage. If caught by enemy fighters, it has virtually no chance of survival. | ||
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| + | The one redeeming factor of the Condor is its massive payload of 3,000 kg bombs. It is one of the heaviest bomb loads carried by any non-premium German bomber, except for the Dornier Do 217 series and the He 177. If the Condor can penetrate enemy air defences, it is capable of inflicting massive damage to bases. | ||
=== Manual Engine Control === | === Manual Engine Control === | ||
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=== Modules === | === Modules === | ||
| + | First, obtain the bomb upgrade (ITC PVC/II). This will allow the installation of 6x500kg bombs, the best payload for base bombing, since it allows the destruction of two bases in one pass. There will be no need to hurry with the second upgrade. The 2x1000kg+2x500kg loadout is only ideal for taking out airbases or carriers. Flight performance upgrades come next in the priority list, as the aircraft is heavy and slow. The ammo belts are of a lesser priority, since the upgraded belts don't make a considerable difference. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! colspan="1" | Tier | ! colspan="1" | Tier | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Very nice payloads | * Very nice payloads | ||
* Incredible fuel tank | * Incredible fuel tank | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Very slow | * Very slow | ||
* Useless defensive armaments | * Useless defensive armaments | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor is best remembered as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft that searched for Allied convoys over the North Atlantic during World War II. Its mission was to either attack the convoys directly with bombs or communicate their location to the packs of German U-boats below. The Condor started as a trans-Atlantic airliner that first flew in July of 1937. By September of 1939, over 250 Condors had entered military service. The Condor spawned many sub-variants that included different armament, radar, missile carriage and guidance systems, and transport. A handful of these aircraft were used for VIP transports. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See 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:'' | ||
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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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== External links == | == External links == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | ||
Revision as of 15:41, 6 May 2019
Contents
Description
The Fw 200 C-1 is a rank II German bomber
with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB), 2.0 (RB), and 3.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.47 "Big Guns".
The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 C-1 is a long-range maritime patrol bomber. It is optimised for bombing stationary targets, such as bases and pillboxes, from medium to high altitudes.
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 1,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 363 | 350 | 6000 | 30.7 | 31.1 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 700 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 1,500 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ??? | ??? | 6000 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 700 |
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 | |
| + | - | |||
| 350 | ~2 | ~2 | ||
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 260 | < 230 | < 260 | > 292 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 1,150 m | 935 hp | 1,023 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 8 mm steel - pilots seat
- Fuel tanks located between wing root and out-most engine, as well as taking up most of the fuselage
Armaments
Suspended armament
The Fw 200 C-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 6 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (1,500 kg total)
- 6 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total)
- 2 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bombs (2,000 kg total)
- 2 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bombs + 4 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (3,000 kg total)
- 2 x 1,000 kg SC1000L2 bombs + 2 x 500 kg SC500K bombs (3,000 kg total)
Defensive armament
The Fw 200 C-1 is defended by:
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (2,250 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, chin turret (1,500 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,125 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (1,125 rpg)
Usage in battles
The graceful looks of the Condor belie a very vulnerable and slow aircraft. Essentially a converted civilian airliner, the Condor has a very weak airframe and large fuel tanks scattered throughout the aircraft, making it vulnerable to even rifle caliber bullets.
To make things worse, the Condor is rather underpowered, despite having four engines. It is outrun by biplane fighters and has a very poor climb rate. The defensive armament is also very poor, consisting of only 7.92 mm machine guns with blind spots in the coverage. If caught by enemy fighters, it has virtually no chance of survival.
The one redeeming factor of the Condor is its massive payload of 3,000 kg bombs. It is one of the heaviest bomb loads carried by any non-premium German bomber, except for the Dornier Do 217 series and the He 177. If the Condor can penetrate enemy air defences, it is capable of inflicting massive damage to bases.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Combined | Not controllable 1 gear |
Auto controlled |
Modules
First, obtain the bomb upgrade (ITC PVC/II). This will allow the installation of 6x500kg bombs, the best payload for base bombing, since it allows the destruction of two bases in one pass. There will be no need to hurry with the second upgrade. The 2x1000kg+2x500kg loadout is only ideal for taking out airbases or carriers. Flight performance upgrades come next in the priority list, as the aircraft is heavy and slow. The ammo belts are of a lesser priority, since the upgraded belts don't make a considerable difference.
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | ITC PVC/II | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | Turret 7 mm | ||
| III | Wings repair | Engine | ITC PVC/III | ||
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very nice payloads
- Incredible fuel tank
- Can easily absorb 7.92 mm bullets
Cons:
- Very slow
- Useless defensive armaments
- Really low acceleration
- The engines overheat really fast
- Engines catch fire in just a few shots
- Really low max speed, so the plane cannot perform dive bombing (if attempted)
History
The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor is best remembered as a long-range reconnaissance aircraft that searched for Allied convoys over the North Atlantic during World War II. Its mission was to either attack the convoys directly with bombs or communicate their location to the packs of German U-boats below. The Condor started as a trans-Atlantic airliner that first flew in July of 1937. By September of 1939, over 250 Condors had entered military service. The Condor spawned many sub-variants that included different armament, radar, missile carriage and guidance systems, and transport. A handful of these aircraft were used for VIP transports.
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.
| Germany bombers | |
|---|---|
| Arado | Ar 196 A-3 |
| Blohm & Voss | BV 138 C-1 · BV 238 |
| Dornier | Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 · Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 |
| Focke-Wulf | Fw 189 A-1 · Fw 200 C-1 |
| Henschel | Hs 123 A-1 |
| Heinkel | He 111 H-3 · He 111 H-6 · He 111 H-16 · He 115 C-1 · He 177 A-3 · He 177 A-5 |
| Junkers | Ju 87 B-2 · Ju 87 R-2 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 87 D-3 · Ju 87 D-5 · Ju 88 A-1 · Ju 88 A-4 · Ju 188 A-2 · Ju 288 C |
| Messerschmitt | Me 264 |
| Savoia-Marchetti | ▀S.M.79 serie 1 · ▀S.M.79 B · ▀S.M.79 serie 4 · ▀S.M.79 serie 8 |
| ▀S.M.79 AS · ▀S.M.79 bis/N · ▀S.M.79 bis/T.M | |
| Trophies | ▀Wellington Mk Ic |
