Kingcobra (USA)
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This page is about the American figher Kingcobra (USA). For other uses, see P-63 (Family). |
Description
The ␠Kingcobra is a rank III gift American fighter
with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB/RB) and 4.7 (SB). It was introduced Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm" during the "Flying Serpent, Crouching Tiger" event spanning between 31 March to 03 April 2018. This Kingcobra "animal" is a gift version of the P-63C-5 Kingcobra.
General info
Flight Performance
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,572 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
640 | 626 | 12500 | 24.2 | 24.5 | 16.7 | 18.8 | 289 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,572 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
708 | 663 | 12500 | 22.3 | 23.0 | 32.9 | 21.7 | 289 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
0 | 304 | 480 | ~15 | ~7 |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 430 | < 430 | < 419 | > 250 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
7,000 m | 1,100 hp | 1,705 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 15.87 mm Steel - Plates x 2, lower fore cockpit
- 19.05 mm Steel - Plate, upper fore cockpit
- 12.7 mm Steel - Plate behind pilot's seat
- 12.7 mm Steel - Plate protecting oil cooling system
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Kingcobra (USA) is armed with:
- 1 x 37 mm M10 cannon, nose-mounted (58 rpg)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
Suspended armament
The Kingcobra (USA) can be configured with the following ordinance:
- Without load
- 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,500 lb total)
Usage in battles
Like the regular P-63C-5 aircraft is an improved version of the P-63A-10 carrying the same armament and main gun. The aircraft is still a high altitude interceptor/ Energy fighter, with it's turn radius slightly better than before. The quick dive speed and high energy retention allows the player, with the correct altitude, to engage opponents below numerous times using the high yo-yo method. This aircraft should not be used for ground attacking due to it's average ammo count.
The 37mm M10 cannon is ridiculously powerful. Aim carefully when firing, and do not fire too quickly, lest your gun jam and you lose your main weapon. A single shot to a wing or fuselage of an enemy plane will be all that it takes to bring it down.
The M2 Brownings are similar to the guns on the Bf-109 - spotters. Use them to judge the range for your cannon shot. They are almost useless (except for those lucky pilot kills) offensively.
The C-5 is relatively unchanged to its predecessors. It has the same amount of ammo, but a lower climb rate than the A-10. However, this is relatively trivial as both planes are generally evenly matched. Keep this in mind, though, when selecting your load out of planes.
It is recommended to use the P-63 against large fighters and bombers. It is far easier to hit a bomber with the cannon then a small fighter with it.
Head-on attacks are not advisable- the large cannon combined with the relatively weak M2s make for poor head on accuracy. Only engage in head-ons if you are absolutely confident in your aim.
BnZing is also an effective tactic with this plane. It's large cannon makes getting shots while diving relatively easy, and its high climb rate and energy retention can get it to safety.
Bomber hunting is also extremely effective with the P-63- a large bomber is far easier to hit with a massive cannon. A single shot can take off a bomber's wing. However, don't spam the cannon. Keep the delay between shots at a 1-1.5 seconds. Firing too quickly will result in a jam, which makes your plane almost useless offensively.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Controllable | Combined | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Offensive 12 mm | ||
II | Compressor | Airframe | New 12 mm MGs | FMBC mk.1 | |
III | Wings Repair | Engine | Offensive 37 mm | ||
IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 37 mm cannons |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent dive speed.
- Excellent energy retention.
- Better-than-average climb rate.
- Good flat out speed.
- Good cannon damage.
Cons:
- Average turn time.
- Worse-than-average performance at low speeds.
- Ineffective armament against higher tier aircraft.
- Prone to engine damage when being chased.
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Media
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See also
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