V-11
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Description
The V-11 is a rank I Chinese strike aircraft with a battle rating of 1.3 (AB/RB) and 1.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update "Hot Tracks".
General info
Flight performance
Despite it's large size, the V-11 is decent at turning although it is outshined by the many bi-plane fighters it faces. The acceleration and climb of this aircraft is poor, and is usually an easy prey for any interested fighters. With the use of landing flaps, the plane can enter speeds as low as 120km/h without stalling, which can be used to stall trap potential enemies.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 342 | 329 | 6800 | 22.9 | 23.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 300 |
| Upgraded | 379 | 360 | 21.1 | 22.0 | 7.9 | 6.2 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 0 | 320 | 330 | 254 | 240 | ~8 | ~4 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 280 | < 260 | < 500 | > 250 |
Survivability and armour
- No armour
- Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 under pilot, 1 behind pilot, 2 in each wing)
- Large target although modules are centrally located
Modifications and economy
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The V-11 is armed with:
- 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 2,400 total)
Suspended armament
The V-11 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
- 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)
Defensive armament
The V-11 is defended by:
- 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
Usage in battles
Realistic Battles
As with all strike aircrafts, the V-11 gets an attacker air spawn. This should be utilised to avoid any confrontations. The speed and climb of this plane is poor, keeping altitude is important in order to avoid enemy fighters. Wait for friendly fighters to arrive to the scene before deciding to engage ground targets. Bombs can be used to damage bases or to destroy light pillboxes.
You can also use this aircraft catch out any unwary enemy fighters. The 4 7.76mm Browning Machine guns are adequate in taking down enemy aircrafts. Only engage if you have an altitude advantage as fleeing in this slow aircraft may pose difficult. Some fighters such as the Bf 109 B can be out manoeuvred, using the combat flaps, however, it is recommended to try to preserve your speed unless the area is clear of any potential enemies.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Rather powerful bombload of one 500 lb bomb or two 250 lb bombs for the battle rating
- 4 x 7.62 mm MG is decent firepower for the battle rating, allowing it to effectively damage/destroy aircraft if needed
- Great over-the-nose visibility makes leading very easy in Simulator
- Engine does not overheat quickly
- Has a rear gunner with a 7.62 mm MG for self-defence
- Modules are centrally located, making the plane harder to be critically damaged
- Decent turn when combat flaps are used
Cons:
- Extremely poor speed for a monoplane, cannot even catch I-16s quickly
- Poor roll rate
- Very slow energy retention
- Is quite a big target
- Does not have any armour protection
- Does not have reflector gunsight, meaning you cannot move the pilot's head in Simulator or the reticle will not align
- Overall aircraft responds slowly to aiming adjustments, making it hard to put a solid burst into a manoeuvring target
- Bombload is quite poor for an aircraft of its size and role, the Hawk III carries the same payload while being a lightweight biplane
- Prone to wing overload
History
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Media
- Skins
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Vultee Aircraft Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Export | P-66 · ▄A-35B · V-11 · V-12D |
| China twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Twin-engine fighters | ␗Ki-45 hei/tei · ␗P-38L-1 |
| Strike aircraft | V-11 · V-12D · ␗IL-10 (1946) · Mosquito FB.Mk.26 |
