Do 17 E-1

This page is about the German bomber Do 17 E-1. For other versions, see Do 17 Z-2 and Do 17 Z-7.

Do 17 E-1

Do 17 Z-2

Do 17 E-1

Do 17 Z-2

Germany

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.3

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Research:2 900

Purchase:700

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Description

The Do 17 E-1 is a rank I German bomber with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB) and 1.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.51 "Cold Steel".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 0 m357 km/h

Turn time33 s

Max altitude8 500 m

Engine2 х BMW IV 7.3

TypeInline

Cooling systemWater

Take-off weight7 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	336	324	8500	35.3	38.0	0.9	0.9	350
Upgraded	379	357		31.2	33.0	9.9	4.8

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	+	-
640	450	498	469	320	~7	~3

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 290	< 300	< 300	> 280

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
3,050 m	585 hp	749 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew3 people

Speed of destruction

Structural640 km/h

Gear450 km/h

The Do 17 E-1 does not have any armour. There are 2 fuel tanks, with 1 close to each wingroot.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB104 → 131

RB149 → 187

SB188 → 237

Total cost of modifications2 970

890

Talisman cost190

Crew training200

Experts1 000

Aces20

Research Aces96 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

20 / 30 / 50 %

100 / 100 / 100 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 150 Cost: 45 40 Radiator Research: 150 Cost: 45 40 Compressor Research: 165 Cost: 50 45 Wings repair Research: 250 Cost: 75 70 Engine Research: 250 Cost: 75 70 Engine injection Research: 320 Cost: 95 85	Airframe Research: 165 Cost: 50 45 Cover Research: 320 Cost: 95 85	mg_belt_pack Research: 150 Cost: 45 40 Flamm C 250 Research: 150 Cost: 45 40 mg_turret_belt_pack Research: 165 Cost: 50 45 EHVC 500 Research: 165 Cost: 50 45 mg15_new_gun Research: 250 Cost: 75 70 mg15_turret_new_gun Research: 320 Cost: 95 85

Armaments

Offensive armament

Weapon 17.92 mm MG 15 machine gun

Ammunition375 rounds

Fire rate1 000 shots/min

The Do 17 E-1 is armed with:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, nose-mounted (375 rpg)

Suspended armament

List of setups (3)

Setup 110 x 50 kg SC50JA bomb

Setup 22 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb

Setup 32 x Flam C 250 incendiary bomb

The Do 17 E-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)

Defensive armament

Turret7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun

Ammunition750 rounds

Fire rate1000 shots/min

Turret7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun

Ammunition375 rounds

Fire rate1000 shots/min

The Do 17 E-1 is defended by:

• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
• 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Do 17 E-1 can be used in two distinct methods. The pilot can dive to low altitude to reach higher speeds and use the 10 x 50 kg bombs to eliminate ground targets or it can be used as a support bomber flying behind other heavy bombers and finishing bases. This approach is dangerous and less rewarding because you are slow as you climb and fighters can easily pick you off.

Bombers capable of attacking eg. B-25's or Ju 87's with MG or cannon pods can provide early threats and any climbing fighters will easily out turn you and pick off your engines or control surfaces.

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	Controllable Auto control available	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Does not frequently meet cannon or HMG armed fighters
• Decent payload for its rank
• Has a very short takeoff run
• Is one of the few German bombers with a machine gun armament
• Has great manoeuvrability, compared to other bombers of its rank
• Has both a dorsal and ventral gunner

Cons:

• Slow compared to other bombers, formations are difficult to maintain
• Big target
• Like most German bombers of its rank, lacks defence against any fighter
• Cannot fly with only one engine, it will be able to maintain speed and altitude only for a short time
• Light defensive armament can only protect from 4-8 o'clock high and vertically below

History

The history of the Do-17 E begins in 1933, when the Dornier begun developing a fast, twin engine aircraft, capable of fulfilling Lufthansa requirements for passanger aircraft. In 1936 testing of the first prototype capable of bombing, which received designation E, the plane was retired in 1945.

Usage in battles:

Hispany Civil War

September Campaign

Weird War (september 1939-may 1940)

French Campaign

Battle of Britain

Balkan Campaign

Operation "Barbarossa"

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