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- ...of TNT each, which is effective against even some Rank 3 tanks and Rank 2 ships. ...-one built, only nine airworthy P-26s remained on Christmas 1941, a single squadron defending the Panama Canal Zone, which was removed from service shortly aft17 KB (2,655 words) - 20:32, 28 October 2024
- ...l. The armament of the Hellcat allows engaging many ships or boats. Larger ships as destroyers or cruisers will have a hard time seeing how this almost unst An utmost task is to destroy enemy ships. The F6F-5N just like the earlier F6F-5 is packed with lots of payloads opt41 KB (6,752 words) - 11:49, 21 October 2023
- ...ground targets as well as opposed to its intended use case - which is for ships. ...here you have a higher chance of hitting due to their stationary position. Ships are also prime targets (it is what it was designed for), as the 1,000 lb bo23 KB (3,601 words) - 18:54, 23 August 2024
- ...t uncommon for B-25s to fly just above the mast/smokestack height of enemy ships when attacking. ...avy Mitchells included torpedoes and depth bombs. Ten PBJ-1J aircraft from Squadron VMB-12 could carry two 292 mm Tiny Tim unguided air-to-ground rockets under18 KB (2,769 words) - 10:23, 4 November 2023
- ...ed torpedo ([[Mk.13-1 Case (1,927 lb)|Mk.13-1 Case]]) that makes attacking ships much easier. Machine gun upgrades may not be needed initially, as the stock ...mal distance for launching a torpedo is 1 km from the target. Engage enemy ships from directly ahead or astern which makes "leading" the target much easier.16 KB (2,424 words) - 10:14, 4 November 2023
- ...of Finland, some sources state, had a victory ratio of 26. Buffalos of 24 squadron claimed 477 confirmed kills to 15 Buffalos destroyed. Thach was assigned as the commander of Fighter Squadron Three (VF-3) in early 1940. Thach met Ensign Edward O'Hair (who would later20 KB (3,358 words) - 18:53, 19 April 2024
- They are great for destroying, tanks, bunkers and ships. M10 Bazooka module allows you to equip your P-38J with two bazookas, each ...with that squadron he was trained to fly the Lockheed P-38 Lightning; 49th Squadron was based at Hamilton Field, CA at the time.17 KB (2,740 words) - 05:30, 12 August 2022
- ...as an S.M.79 from this group that launched the first torpedo attack on the ships in the Egyptian port of Alexandria on August 15, 1940.12 KB (1,739 words) - 14:48, 5 July 2024
- ...ties and ships were top-priority targets for the Do 217Es. The KG 2 bomber squadron was given the task of striking cities, and the specially formed KG 40 was t12 KB (1,914 words) - 22:24, 3 November 2023
- ...could be equipped with such fighters to provide air cover for Kriegsmarine ships at sea and at unfitted anchoring positions. 1.Ku.J.St./136, the only Navy fighter squadron that still had a dozen rather obsolete HD 38d aircraft in service, was rear25 KB (4,123 words) - 17:50, 31 March 2024
- ...camouflage scheme of Soviet pilot Pavel Y. Golovachev in the 900th fighter squadron from February 1945 onward, where he piloted a Yak-9M plane during the Battl ...ttles, the Yak-9M's armament is enough to reap havoc upon the enemy patrol ships. The important factour is not to come in straight by instead climb and dive14 KB (2,294 words) - 21:56, 18 July 2022
- ...0lb bombs can quickly destroy targets such as tanks, pillboxes and certain ships. When it is equipped with six RP-3 rockets, it can become a very deadly pla [[File:Hurricane Mk IIb being re-armed.jpg|thumbnail|left|A No 402 Squadron RCAF Hurricane Mk IIb 'Hurribomber' being re-armed at Manston, 6 November 127 KB (4,476 words) - 02:35, 1 September 2024
- ...ships modified with a flight deck). On 31 July 1941, Sea Hurricanes of 880 Squadron, operating from HMS ''Furious'', shot down a Do 18 flying boat - the first10 KB (1,550 words) - 16:24, 6 June 2021
- ...aign however, valuable experience was gained with Hurricanes of RAF No. 46 Squadron, as the aircraft proved that using it on a carrier was possible during the ...more damaged and others driven away. As the FC ships were replaced by CAM ships, the FAA pilots were swapped with volunteer RAF personnel. Between November28 KB (4,493 words) - 12:59, 26 November 2022
- ...order to do the most damage. These ordnance options can be used to attack ships or to destroy ground targets in either Air Realistic or Ground Realistic ba The F Mk.47 first entered service with 804 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Ford in January 1948. 90 Seafire F Mk.47s were produced, and first14 KB (2,232 words) - 21:43, 20 October 2022
- ...re, the Navy wanted a jet aircraft that could be operated from its current ships. Supermarine's failed Spitfire replacement, the Spiteful, was rejected by b ...ay 1950 and 800 Naval Air Squadron became the first front line jet fighter squadron of the Royal Navy in August 1951 – although some jet experience had been19 KB (2,964 words) - 20:08, 27 January 2024
- ...s before circling around for the next target, also because they risked the ships returning AA fire. Fortunately, the "Tsetse" was fitted with 900 lbs (410 k ...k by a Liberator of No. 206 Squadron. On 5 April 1945, five German surface ships in the Kattegat were attacked and again, the "Tsetse" demonstrated their va19 KB (3,100 words) - 20:26, 4 July 2024
- ...a player to attack two such targets with each loadout. Note when attacking ships come at their broadside at around -30 degrees, this will allow the gun sigh * Cargo ships49 KB (8,380 words) - 22:17, 3 November 2023
- ...aft in this series had plenty of time to fight against German aircraft and ships during the Battle of Britain. [[File:Whirlwind P.9 Formation.png|thumb|466x466px|Whirlwind P.9 squadron patrolling over Dover skies ]]13 KB (2,028 words) - 15:13, 17 April 2023
- ...s 4 x 500 lb bombs can be put to good use against pillboxes, tanks or even ships. Defended very well, the Avenger has a dorsal turret with very good elevati ...ed to HMS Victorious in 1943; -832 squadron 1 and later on to serve in 845 squadron 1. They were supplied from January through to February 1943 to the British14 KB (2,220 words) - 17:26, 2 November 2023