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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British strike and twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 2,600 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|-
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| 464 || 452 || 4,575 || 30.3 || 31.0 || 5.4 || 7.0 || 443
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|-
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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|-
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 2,600 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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|-
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|-
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| ? || ? || 4,575 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 43
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|-
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|}
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====Details====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Features
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|-
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
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|-
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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|-
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! +
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! -
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|-
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| 523 || 450 || ??? || ~11 || ~8
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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|-
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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|-
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| < 300 || < 300 || < 350 || > 200
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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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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|-
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| 4,000 m || 1,800 hp || 1,944 hp
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|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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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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|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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|-
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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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|-
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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|- -->
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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 at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, belly-mounted (240 rpg = 1,132 total)
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* 6 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 6,000 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Rockets]], [[:Category:Suspended armaments|Torpedoes]]'''''
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
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* 1 x 1,548 lb 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
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* 8 x RP-3 rockets
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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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)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
  
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* 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
 
== Usage in the battles ==
 
== Usage in the battles ==
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Just like the [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Mk.6c]] version of the Beaufighter, you can use this aircraft in a variety of roles. Heavy fighter, torpedo bomber, and attacker are all still viable strategies for this aircraft. The big difference is in how effective you are at these roles. In the ground attack role, you see a large improvement in capability's. This is mainly do to the additional ability to carry rockets for ground attack, and the increase in 20 mm cannon ammo. Torpedo bomber tactics should be avoided however. With the torpedo on offer still being very poor in terms of drop requirements, surviving against incoming flak will be a real challenge. Heavy fighter tactics can be used once again, but with a few changes. Compared to the Mk.6c, you pack a much bigger punch with your weaponry. Unfortunately, this adds weight to the air-frame. Thanks to the extra weight, climb rate, maneuverability, and speed will all suffer. In short, you will find it harder to find and catch targets, but you can shoot them down more easily. Overall, stick to relatively low altitude. Go after ground targets whenever you see the opportunity, and attack any bombers operating at low altitude the second they show up. In order to ensure effectiveness in this role, ground target or universal ammo belts should be used with the 20 mm cannons. The same applies to your 7.7 mm machine guns ammo belts; armoured or universal should be used. With a good flight escort, you can take give your opponents a lot of trouble attacking their ground units, ultimately helping to secure victory for your team.
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===Manual Engine Control===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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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" |Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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|-
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type
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|-
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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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|-
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|}
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===Modules===
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{| class="wikitable"
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!colspan = "1"| Tier
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!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
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!colspan = "1"| Survivability
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!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
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|-
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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|
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|
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|-
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| II
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|
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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|
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|-
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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|
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|
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|-
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| IV
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|
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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|
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|-
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|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Excellent armament consisting of four Hispano Mk 2 cannons and six 7.7 mm machine guns
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* Very likely to come out on top during a head-on attack
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* Can actually intercept bombers, provided they are flying low
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* Center-lined cannon armament makes them much more accurate
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* Good horizontal agility
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* Very good ammo load, especially helpful during RB and SB
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Mediocre climb rate, stay in low altitudes
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* Machine guns' accuracy suffers from wing mounting (-> ''convergence'')
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* Bad roll rate on high speeds
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* Less maneuverable than the Mk 6
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* Gunner is almost useless due to only having a single machine gun for defensive armament
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* Cannot carry any bombs, which makes it harder to destroy pillboxes and heavier tanks
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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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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''ETC.''
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
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* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
 
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
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{{Britain strike and twin-engine fighters}}

Revision as of 18:11, 6 December 2018

Rank 7 USA
F-5C Pack
Beaufighter Mk X
beaufighter_mkx.png
Beaufighter Mk X
Britain flag.png Britain
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
2.7 3.0 3.7
Class:
Research:5 600 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:22 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Msg-info.png This page is about the aircraft Beaufighter Mk X. For other uses, see Beaufighter (Disambiguation)

Description

GarageImage Beaufighter Mk X.jpg


The Beaufighter Mk X is a Rank II British strike and twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 3.7 (SB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 2,600 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
464 452 4,575 30.3 31.0 5.4 7.0 443
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 2,600 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 4,575  ??.?  ??.?  ?.?  ?.? 43

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
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523 450  ??? ~11 ~8
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 300 < 300 < 350 > 200
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,000 m 1,800 hp 1,944 hp

Survivability and armour

  • No armour plating
  • No armour glazing
  • Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
  • More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: Hispano Mk.II (20 mm), Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk X is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, belly-mounted (240 rpg = 1,132 total)
  • 6 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 6,000 total)

Suspended armament

      Main article: Rockets, Torpedoes

The Beaufighter Mk X can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 1 x 1,548 lb 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
  • 8 x RP-3 rockets

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk X is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in the battles

Just like the Mk.6c version of the Beaufighter, you can use this aircraft in a variety of roles. Heavy fighter, torpedo bomber, and attacker are all still viable strategies for this aircraft. The big difference is in how effective you are at these roles. In the ground attack role, you see a large improvement in capability's. This is mainly do to the additional ability to carry rockets for ground attack, and the increase in 20 mm cannon ammo. Torpedo bomber tactics should be avoided however. With the torpedo on offer still being very poor in terms of drop requirements, surviving against incoming flak will be a real challenge. Heavy fighter tactics can be used once again, but with a few changes. Compared to the Mk.6c, you pack a much bigger punch with your weaponry. Unfortunately, this adds weight to the air-frame. Thanks to the extra weight, climb rate, maneuverability, and speed will all suffer. In short, you will find it harder to find and catch targets, but you can shoot them down more easily. Overall, stick to relatively low altitude. Go after ground targets whenever you see the opportunity, and attack any bombers operating at low altitude the second they show up. In order to ensure effectiveness in this role, ground target or universal ammo belts should be used with the 20 mm cannons. The same applies to your 7.7 mm machine guns ammo belts; armoured or universal should be used. With a good flight escort, you can take give your opponents a lot of trouble attacking their ground units, ultimately helping to secure victory for your team.

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:

  • Excellent armament consisting of four Hispano Mk 2 cannons and six 7.7 mm machine guns
  • Very likely to come out on top during a head-on attack
  • Can actually intercept bombers, provided they are flying low
  • Center-lined cannon armament makes them much more accurate
  • Good horizontal agility
  • Very good ammo load, especially helpful during RB and SB

Cons:

  • Mediocre climb rate, stay in low altitudes
  • Machine guns' accuracy suffers from wing mounting (-> convergence)
  • Bad roll rate on high speeds
  • Less maneuverable than the Mk 6
  • Gunner is almost useless due to only having a single machine gun for defensive armament
  • Cannot carry any bombs, which makes it harder to destroy pillboxes and heavier tanks

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 strike aircraft
Blackburn  Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest
Bristol  Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21
CAC  ▄Wirraway
Fairey  Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V
de Havilland  Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII
Hawker  Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk V (Vickers P)
Westland  Wyvern S4

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