Firefly F.Mk.IV (France)
| This page is about the strike aircraft Firefly F.Mk.IV (France). For other versions, see Firefly F Mk I and Firefly FR Mk V. |
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Description
The ◘Firefly F.Mk.IV is a rank III French strike aircraft with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/SB) and 3.7 (RB). It was introduced in Update "Seek & Destroy".
Starting in 1946, the Netherlands Naval Aviation Service (MLD) purchased a large group of surplus Fairey Firefly aircraft from Britain for operations off of the aircraft carrier HNLMS Karel Doorman (R81). The MLD primarily deployed their Firefly squadrons in the Dutch East Indies to perform ground attack missions against Indonesian forces in the 1950s to 1960s. This aircraft's camoflage represents Firefly F.Mk.IV '16-44' of VSQ-7 of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Players who have flown this aircraft in the British tech tree will be familiar with this variant. The Dutch Firefly F.Mk.IV is a stable and competent ground striker with its decent cannons and secondary weapons. It is recommended to perform ground strikes against targets in areas that have established air superiority, as enemy fighters will often be able to catch up to and out maneuver the Firefly F.Mk.IV.
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 | Max speed (km/h at 5,181 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 522 | 502 | 10050 | 29.7 | 31.0 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 450 |
| Upgraded | 593 | 554 | 26.4 | 28.0 | 19.2 | 13.5 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
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| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
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| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 720 | 280 | ___ | ___ | ___ | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < ___ | < ___ | < ___ | > ___ |
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.
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Firefly F.Mk.IV (France) is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, wing-mounted (175 rpg + 145 rpg inner = 640 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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Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, 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).
Pros and cons
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History
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Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Related development
External links
- [Devblog] Dutch and Belgian Aircraft are Joining the French Tree!
- https://www.airhistory.net/photo/147882/16-44
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands_Naval_Aviation_Service#Historical_Aircraft_1945%E2%80%931990
| Fairey Aviation Company, Limited | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V |
| Bombers | Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II |
| Export | ◘Firefly F.Mk.IV |
| France twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Twin-engine fighters | Potez 630 · Potez 631 · VB.10C-1 · VB.10-02 |
| Strike aircraft | Br.693AB2 · ▄AD-4 · ▄AD-4NA |
| Netherlands | |
| Twin-engine fighters | ◗Fokker G.IA |
| Strike aircraft | ◘Firefly F.Mk.IV |
