B7A2 (Homare 23)

This page is about the premium Japanese bomber B7A2 (Homare 23). For the regular version, see B7A2.

B7A2 (Homare 23)

B7A2 (Homare 23)

Japan

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.7	3.7	4.0

Class:

PREMIUM

Bomber

Naval aircraft

Torpedo bomber

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Description

The B7A2 (Homare 23) Ryusei is a premium gift rank III Japanese bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB) and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update "La Royale" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season XII, "Armour Breaking Ambusher".

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

Max speed

at 6 000 m586 km/h

Turn time20 s

Max altitude10 000 m

EngineNakajima Homare 23

TypeRadial

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight7 t

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at 6,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	566	549	10000	20.5	21.4	11.9	11.9	270
Upgraded	609	586		19.8	20.0	18.8	14.9

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
680	350	457	428	280	~15	~15

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 380	< 380	< 450	> 312

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear350 km/h

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.

Modifications and economy

Repair cost

AB900

RB1 540

SB3 179

Crew training10 000

Experts165 000

Aces590

Research Aces710 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

2 × 90 / 190 / 320 %

2 × 148 / 148 / 148 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Radiator Compressor Wings repair Engine Engine injection	Airframe Cover	type2_turret_belt_pack 17 3/4 in (mod45) type2_turret_new_gun 12 in (mod30) type99mk2_belt_pack 14 in (mod35) type99mk2_new_gun

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 12 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannon

Ammunition400 rounds

Fire rate490 shots/min

The B7A2 (Homare 23) is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)

Suspended armament

List of setups (4)

Setup 110 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb

Setup 24 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 ground bomb
2 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bomb

Setup 31 x 800 kg Number 80 Mod. 1 bomb

Setup 41 x Type 91 Model 3 torpedo (850 kg)

The B7A2 (Homare 23) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 10 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (600 kg total)
• 4 x 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs + 2 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bombs (740 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg Number 80 Mod. 1 bomb (800 kg total)
• 1 x 850 kg Type 91 Model 3 torpedo

Defensive armament

Turret13 mm Type 2 machine gun

Ammunition1000 rounds

Fire rate937 shots/min

The B7A2 (Homare 23) is defended by:

• 1 x 13 mm Type 2 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Ryusei is best utilized as a multi-role aircraft, similar to the role the Ju 87 D-5 plays. Once its payload is dropped, the B7A2 becomes a low altitude, low-speed dogfighter similar to an A6M. In realistic battles, the B7A2 is often paired with aircraft such as the A6M3, A6M3 mod. 22, and A6M3 mod. 22Ko. If unable to shake an enemy off your tail, these "Zeroes" can be relied on as they have impressive low altitude capabilities.

Payload choice is dependent on target choice. If the target is a light pillbox, for instance, one does not need an 800 kg bomb. Instead, equip either of the other bomb loadout options. The same goes for most ground units, apart from arcade mini bases. The Ryusei is similar to aircraft such as the Ki-49-IIa in that it can "hover" above an enemy base or airfield, rapidly dropping its payload and diving up to altitude again. Since the B7A2 is a dive bomber, it does not have to be level to drop its payload accurately. The Ryusei's ability to "hover" above enemy mini bases and airfields can be a great help to any arcade battles team. Upgrading the crew reload speed makes this aircraft a potential game-winner, especially when in a squad.

Similar to the Ju 87 D-5, the Ryusei's airspeed is not on par with the aircraft it faces, no matter the game mode. This handicaps the B7A2 to playing solely a support role, only being able to engage the aircraft it can catch. Nonetheless, having a B7A2 on any team, no matter the game mode, never hurts.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• B7A for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
  • Bomber spawn
  • 1 x Type 91 Aerial Torpedo
    • Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at 580 km/h and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
  • 10 x Type 97 No.6 Land Bomb (60kg)
    • Gets a bomb bay of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets (+4 on the wings that drop in pairs)
  • 1 x No.80 Land Bomb (800 kg)
    • Heaviest bomb Japanese Navy can offer
• Common Navy plane construction:
  • Excellent manoeuvrability
• B7A2 (Homare 23) specific
  • Airbrakes
  • Short take-off and landing distance
  • 2 x wing mounted Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)
  • 1 x tail defensive Type 2 (13 mm) with good coverage

Cons:

• B7A for Carrier-based torpedo bomber
  • Relatively Large target
• Common Navy plane construction:
  • Little armour, and no self-sealing fuel tanks
  • Exposed tail gunner
• Easily compress when exceeding 600 km/h
• Mediocre roll rate
• Limited WEP time (only 5 minutes 20 seconds of water injection)

History

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See also

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Japan bombers
Navy
Carrier-based attack bomber
B5N	B5N2
B6N	B6N1 · B6N2 · B6N2a
B7A	B7A2 · B7A2 (Homare 23)
Carrier-based dive bomber
D3A	D3A1
D4Y	D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
Shipboard Observation seaplane
F1M	F1M2
Land-based Attack bomber
G4M	G4M1
G5N	G5N1
G8N	G8N1
Flying boat
H6K	H6K4
H8K	H8K2 · H8K3
Land-based Bomber
P1Y	P1Y1
Army
Light	Ki-32
	Ki-48-II otsu
Heavy	Ki-21-Ia · Ki-21-I hei
	Ki-49-I · Ki-49-IIa · Ki-49-IIb · Ki-49-IIb/L
	Ki-67-I Ko · Ki-67-I otsu
Other countries	▅B-17E