Tuck's Gladiator Mk II

Tuck's Gladiator Mk II

Tuck's Gladiator Mk II

Britain

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.3	1.0	1.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Purchase:250

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This page is about the premium British fighter Tuck's Gladiator Mk II. For other versions, see Gladiator (Family).

Description

The Tuck's Gladiator Mk II is a premium rank I British fighter with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/SB) and 1.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.31. The plane is painted with the camouflage scheme of British pilot Robert S. Tuck who served in the RAF with No.65 Squadron during the interwar period.

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 4,420 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
399	386	10211	16.7	17.7	13	13	232
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 4,420 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
431	414	10211	15.3	16.0	18.8	15.7	232

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		520	~12	~6

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 240	< 180	< 330	> 190

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,100 m	810 hp	850 hp

Survivability  and armour

the survivability of the plane is extremely weak and vulnerable to enemy fire & pilot is also not secure the fuel tanks are self-sealing but not are armoured, the armour is zero and the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems is extremely high especially wings and engine of the plane.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Tuck's Gladiator Mk II is armed with:

• 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, fuselage-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
• 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)

Usage in battles

General

Try to avoid enemy monoplanes if you are at an altitude disadvantage since you will bleed a lot of speed in combat. Instead, begin climbing up to 2000 - 3500 meters and only attempt to assault enemy aircraft when they are flying below you and are alone. Another reason to fly high is the engine temperature. When diving, press the toggle engine key (default 'I') which will not only prevent the engine over revving, but also cool your engine rapidly and fly silently, making the enemy unaware of your presence.

Ammo

Close/medium range:

it is recommended to use Tracer belts in battles. Use Universal or Stealth Belts for night-time flying to reduce the chances of being spotted by the enemy.it has weak armament of Quadruple 7.7mm Browning.303 machine guns which on this vehicle is horrible,because low rate of fire.

Long range:

No long range weapons are on this vehicle.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs
III	Wings repair	Engine
IV		Engine injection	Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Premium aircraft,Thus meaning higher income for the player.
• Good manoeuvrability for it's tier.
• Low stall speed.
• Excellent max speed.
• Decent for boom & zoom attacks.

Cons:

• Extremely weak 7.7 mm machine guns, despite having four of them.
• Bleeds a lot of speed in sharp turns and extreme manoeuvres
• Fixed pitch propeller - Engine will overheat when over revving
• Not suitable to dogfights,,especially monoplanes.
• No armour whatsoever.

History

In-game description

The Gloster Gladiator biplane fighter was the best and the last biplane in service with the British RAF.

This aircraft, Serial No. K8015, was part of the 'B' Flight of the No. 65 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. It was piloted by Robert Stanford Tuck, a famous British ace.

In 1935, Tuck entered service with the British RAF, and by 1942 he had 29 enemy aircraft destroyed and 2 shared destroyed, in addition to 6 hostile aircraft damaged and 1 shared damaged, plus 6 probably destroyed.

In January 1942, his plane*(not the Gloster Gladiator),was shot down by anti-aircraft fire, and Tuck executed a forced landing in France, where the Germans took him captive. In February of 1945, however, he managed to escape to meet the approaching Red Army and soon returned to his homeland.

Tuck was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Cross, and the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States), and was Mentioned in Dispatches three times.

Media

The Shooting Range #40 - Pages of History section at 05:13 discusses the Gladiator.

See also

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