Swordfish Mk II

Swordfish Mk II

Swordfish Mk II

Britain

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.0

Class:

PREMIUM

Bomber

Naval aircraft

Torpedo bomber

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This page is about the gift British bomber Swordfish Mk II. For the regular version, see Swordfish Mk I.

Description

The Swordfish Mk II is a premium gift rank I British bomber with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.97 "Viking Fury" as a reward for the Victory Day event.

General info

Flight performance

While the Swordfish Mk II boasts a good stall speed, performing sharp turns will bleed your speed at an alarming rate. Under no circumstances should you attempt a steeply banked turn near the ground as you will lose a lot of altitude in the process. Instead, perform a shallow banked turn with the assistance of the rudder.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 1,800 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	247	240	5200	16.1	17.6	1.2	1.2	190
Upgraded	285	265		14.0	15.0	7.3	3.9

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
390	400	N/A	N/A	400	~6	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 200	< 220	< 260	> 310

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The Swordfish Mk II is armed with:

• 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers E machine gun, nose-mounted (600 rpg)

Suspended armament

The Swordfish Mk II can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 4 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total)
• 6 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,500 lb total)
• 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs + 2 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,500 lb total)
• 1 x 450 mm 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
• 8 x AP Mk I rockets
• 8 x RP-3 rockets

Defensive armament

The Swordfish Mk II is defended by:

• 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, dorsal turret (600 rpg)

Usage in battles

This aircraft will ultimately be outperformed by any aircraft it faces, so its key strength is the payload. Most noticeably, the RP-3 rockets which can be fired independently of each other is sufficient to attack light pillboxes and light to medium tanks, even at higher tiers!

In air RB, try to avoid getting into air combat as your weaponry is insufficient. When it comes to defending yourself, you really don't have much of a choice. Your machine guns are inadequate and most players would shrug off your spray. The recommendation is to always have a teammate keeping an eye on you as you do your duties

In Ground RB, spawn only if you think that the enemy does not have anti-aircraft vehicles in battle since your slow speed makes it easy for the enemy to shoot you down!

In Naval battles, you should only engage naval targets when you think the target is distracted (for example, while they're attacking an allied ship).

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm	UC Mk.1
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs	UC Mk.2
III	Wings repair	Engine		Turret 7 mm	FTC mk.II
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 7 mm MGs (turret)	HRC mk.8
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Allows the use of WEP, unlike the Mk I, as well as a larger oil cooler
• Very versatile with multiple payload options
• Excellent stall speed of 96 km/h
• Surprisingly good turning radius for a bomber
• Rockets can be fired off independently, starting on the left wing

Cons:

• Engine has less horsepower than the Mk I - very slow without WEP!
• Poorer climb rate than the Mk I
• Clumsier/bulkier than the Mk I
• Sharp turns bleeds speed at an alarming rate
• Inadequate defence weaponry
• Large fuel minimum (>40 minutes)

History

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See also

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