Do 17 Z-2

Do 17 Z-2

Do 17 E-1

He 115 C-1

Do 17 Z-2

Do 17 E-1

He 115 C-1

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.7	1.7	1.7

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Research:2 000

Purchase:2 100

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This page is about the aircraft Do 17 Z-2. For other uses, see Do 17 (Family).

Description

The Do 17 Z-2 is a rank I German medium bomber with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".

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
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
376	369	8500	36.0	37.1	5.1	6.6	450
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
442	407	8500	32.1	34.0	18.6	10.2	450

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
			+	-
620	350	500	~3	~2

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 290	< 300	< 300	> 140

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
1,600 m	1,630 hp	2,236 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,300 m	1,560 hp	2,140 hp

Survivability and armour

• 8.5 mm steel - pilot's chair
• 8.5 mm steel - bulkhead aft of cockpit
• 6 mm steel - below belly gunner
• 6 mm steel - around top gunner

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Do 17 Z-2 is armed with:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose mounted (375 rpg)

Suspended armament

The options available for the Do 17 Z-2 are:

• 20 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs
• 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs

Defensive armament

The Do 17 Z-2 is armed with:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 2 x cheek turret (375 rpg = 750 total)
• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose turret (375 rpg)
• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, 3 x dorsal turret (750 + 375 (x2) = 1500 total)
• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)

Usage in battles

This bomber, while not having enough payload for a base and being helpless against most fighters, makes an excellent ground attacker. Take out the convoys consisting of light tanks and unarmoured vehicles, gaining a ticket advantage for your team. It is recommended to stay at altitude until you are over the convoy you want to take out, then dive down, drop your bombs, and return to your airfield with the speed gained in the dive. After landing and rearming, try to sneak your way past the remaining fighters of the enemy team and destroy the ground targets left with your bombs and offensive armament.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable	Not controllable	Not controllable	Combined	Controllable	Not controllable

Modules

It is recommended to obtain the new payloads as quickly as possible, then the defensive and offensive armament.

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage Repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe		Turret 7 mm	EHVC 500
III	Wings Repair	Engine		New 7 mm MGs
IV		Engine Injection	Cover		New 7 mm MGs (turret)

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters.
• Strong payload compared to other bombers in its rank.
• Has a very short takeoff run.
• Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament.
• Has great maneuverability, compared to other bombers of its rank.
• Has amazing defensive armament.

Cons:

• Big target.
• Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defense against any fighter.
• Cannot fly with only one engine; it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time.

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