Me 410 B-1/U2
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| This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Me 410 B-1/U2. For other uses, see Me 410 (Family). |
Description
The Me 410 B-1/U2 is a Rank III German twin-engine fighter
with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB/RB) and 5.0 (SB). This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 6,700 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 602 | 586 | 10400 | 31.9 | 32.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 444 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 6,700 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 10400 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 444 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 750 | 350 | 480 | ~10 | ~4 |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 360 | < 360 | < 460 | > 265 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 5,750 m | 3,120 hp | 3,551 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 8 mm steel - front of cockpit (either side of the glass)
- 5 mm steel - wings leading edge (in front of fuel tanks)
- 8 mm steel - prop hub and gear bay
- 9 mm steel - top and bottoms of wings (around the liquid cooling system
- 8 mm steel - plates in the tail
- 8 mm steel - bulkhead aft of gunner
- 8 mm steel - between gunner and pilot
- 12 mm steel - pilot's headrest
- 60 mm bulletproof glass - in front of the pilot (inside aircraft)
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Me 410 B-1/U2 is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, chin-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, cheek-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)
- 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, fuselage-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
Suspended armament
The options available for the Me 410 B-1/U2 are:
- Without load
- 4 x Wfr.Gr.21 rockets
Defensive armament
The Me 410 B-1/U2 is armed with:
- 1 x 13 mm MG 131 machine gun, 2 x beam turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Usage in the battles
This airplane is great for conquering airbases, because you can use it to approach very close to the ground and very, VERY fast up to the very last moment. This is because of the "Hornisse"'s effective airbrake. When running towards the runway, don't hesitate to put the pedal to the metal up to really shortly before touch-down, then push off the airbrake, gear and all flaps (in that order). Ignore all warning and try to touch-down with about 200-240 km/h.
It is also suitable of chasing all sorts of bombers. Due to it's heavy nose armament, taking down nearly any enemy is just a matter of seconds.
Your greatest advantage, however, is the planes' speed, certainly not it's maneuverability. Never forget that!
For this reason, always try to get into power fighting when it comes to take on with single-engined enemies. Try to stay in a group. Your defense weaponary will serve you as well as it will your allies.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| No controllable | Controllable | Not controllable | Controllable | Combined | Not controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Turret 13 mm | Offensive 13 mm | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 13 mm MGs (turret) | New 13 mm MGs | |
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | Offensive 20 mm | R6 modification | |
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 20 mm cannons | ||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- The ME 410's fuselage is quite durable and withstands a good punch.
- It's defensive armament, once fully installed, is remarkably effective, especially when it comes along with a skilled crew
- It can reach amazing high levels of speed within it's class, which is especially effective in a bomb run or when fleeing the enemy
Cons:
- Like most twin-engine planes, the "Hornisse" is not as maneuverable as a single-engined fighter
- When pulling her up, she loses speed extensively
History
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Read also
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| Germany twin-engine fighters | |
|---|---|
| Messerschmitt | Bf 109 Z-1 |
| Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 B-1/U2 | |
| Dornier | Do 17 Z-7 · Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 |
| Focke-Wulf | Ta 154 A-1 |
| Junkers | Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J |
