XA-38

XA-38

XA-38

USA

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.7	4.7

Class:

PREMIUM

Strike aircraft

Purchase:2 980

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Description

The XA-38 Grizzly is a premium rank IV American attacker with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB), 3.7 (RB), and 4.7 (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A.".

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 4,573 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
546	528	8000	29.5	30.1	7.2	8.7	700
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 4,573 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
595	569	8000	26.5	28.0	17.4	11.4	700

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flap (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		281	~7	~3

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 360	< 270	< 400	> 390

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
1,676 m	2,100 hp	2,268 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,206 m	1,880 hp	2,030 hp

Survivability and armour

• 9.5 mm steel - in front of the cockpit
• 7 mm steel - sides of the cockpit
• 7 mm steel - below the cockpit
• 12.7 mm steel - pilot's seat
• 38 mm bulletproof glass - in front of the pilot (inside the cockpit)
• 7 mm steel - below the rear gunner
• 9.5 mm steel - aft of rear gunner
• 38 mm bulletproof glass - aft of rear gunner (inside aircraft)

Armaments

Offensive armament

The XA-38 is armed with:

• 1 x 75 mm M10 cannon, nose-mounted (20 rpg)
• 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Suspended armament

The XA-38 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 4 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (400 lb total)
• 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
• 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)

Defensive armament

The XA-38 is defended by:

• 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
• 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

Usage in battles

When flying the XA-38 Grizzly, do note it can be used as either an interceptor (bomber hunter) or a ground attack/close air support aircraft. It's best to fire your machine guns or your 75 mm cannon separately as they both aim differently.

Bomber Hunter:

When using the XA-38 Grizzly, it can be used as a bomber hunter. The ammo of choice when dealing with enemy bombers is HEI-T 1 single hit from this shell will destroy any bomber (or plane).

Ground Attack/Close Air Support

The XA-38 Grizzly is a great plane for ground pounding. The 75 mm cannon AP-T can reliably destroy pillboxes, medium tanks and light tanks, while the HEI-T can destroy any thinly armoured vehicles.

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

The XA-38 Grizzly is a premium plane and therefore comes with everything unlocked.

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 12 mm	Offensive 75 mm	Mk.41
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 12 mm MGs		SBC-25
III	Wings repair	Engine		Turret 12 mm	New 75 mm cannons
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 12 mm MGs (turret)		MBC-25

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Offensive armament:
  • Incredible destructive capabilities of the 75 mm HEI-T shells, will decimate any aerial targets upon contact
  • Fantastic anti-armour capabilities with the AP-T shells. The AP-T shells carry characteristics of APHE shells, minimizing the number of hits on a selected target to destroy them
  • 75 mm M10 cannon has great accuracy at close ranges
  • Can use the two forward-firing .50 calibre machine guns vs. fighter aircraft and light targets
  • Cannon can penetrate destroyers and the lightly armoured sections of cruisers
• Survivability:
  • Protected from every angle of attack by two .50 calibre machine gun turrets
  • Reasonably fast for an attack aircraft
  • Reasonably manoeuvrable
  • Can tank quite a bit of damage
• Utility:
  • Can work as a heavy fighter in a pinch
  • Is, in essence, a more manoeuvrable and faster PBJ-1H

Cons:

• Offensive armament:
  • 75 mm M10 cannon has a low muzzle velocity
  • 75 mm M10 cannon lacks accuracy for long-range shooting
  • Massive shell drop-off
  • Limited cannon ammunition (20 rounds)
  • Only two .50 calibre machine guns
• Survivability:
  • Will red-line and compress at ~690-700 kph (~429-435 mph)
  • A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets (will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out)
  • Will lose a lot of speed in turns
• Offensive abilities:
  • Terrible manoeuvrability at low speeds
  • Bad climb rate
  • Cannot turn without bleeding too much speed

History

In December of 1942, the USAAF gave Beech Aircraft Corporation a contract to construct 2 prototypes of their Model 28 Destroyer. The Model 28 started off as a bomber design, but was changed to a ground attack aircraft, in order to replace the A-20 Havoc in service. The design included a 75 mm cannon in order to ensure the plane could destroy armored bunkers and tanks. 20 rounds were carried for the 75 mm cannon. There were also two .50 in Browning machine guns in the nose. There was a ventral and dorsal turret for self defense, with two .50 in Browning machine guns in each. The aircraft carried a crew of two, the pilot and the gunner. The gunner controlled both defensive turrets by remote control, using periscopes to aim. The Model 28, redesignated as the XA-38 Grizzly, started testing in 1944. It was proven to be reliable, and flew well in all regards for an attack aircraft. In addition, the armament was especially powerful and potent. However, the aircraft was never ordered, and never entered service.

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