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Z.1007 bis serie 5
II
Rank
AB
3.3
RB
3.0
SB
3.0
Battle rating
Italy
Game nation
Bomber
Main role
6,900
RP
Research
32,000
SL
Purchase
Kingdom of Italy
Operator country
General information

The Z.1007 bis serie 5 is a Italian bomber. It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica".

The Z.1007 bis serie 5 is a relatively versatile medium bomber, sacrificing defensive armament and instead focusing on speed in order to avoid interception. It has a relatively decent bomb-load with several options for use against different kinds of targets from AA, pillboxes, tanks to ships.

The Z.1007 bis is a distinct upgrade over the SM.79 series in every aspect. It can carry an extra 6 x 100 kg bombs on external racks in addition to the internal 2 x 500 kg bombs, which is 600 kg more than any of the SM.79 series can carry. This load-out is the best one against bases. It can also carry an extra 250 kg bomb over the SM.79 series for a total of 6 x 250 kg bombs. This payload is better for destroying tanks, but requires precise aim to destroy pillboxes; the 500 kg bombs may be more forgiving if attacking them from altitude. It can also carry a single torpedo for use against shipping.

In order to make up for the weak power output of Italian engines, the Z.1007 bis has the tri-motor configuration characteristic of Italian bombers. The combined horsepower of the three engines provides decent flight performance, but losing even a single engine will immensely degrade it. The Z.1007 bis is also faster than the SM.79 series, which is fortunate because it has a relatively poor defensive armament despite its good coverage. The dorsal turret can cover 360 degrees, but is armed with only one of the relatively weak Italian 12.7 mm machine guns. The beam 7.7 mm guns are effectively worthless, and should not be depended upon. The ventral 12.7 mm machine gun provides limited coverage to attacks from below.

Compared to its earlier predecessor the serie 3 it features a twin tail (Italian: bideriva) and a miniscule better top speed.


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Flight performance
Max speed
at 4,500 m 450423464437 km/h
Rate of Climb 6.24.77.74.8 m/s
Turn time 323431.133 s
Max altitude 9,000 m
Takeoff Run 450 m

Combat
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Take-off
flaps
Landing
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 6 persons
Gross weight 13.1 t
Engine 3 x Piaggio P.XI.Bis R.C. 40
Length 18.5 m
Wingspan 24.8 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 530 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 280 km/h
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 300 km/h
Defensive armament
Turret — 12.7 mm Scotti machine gun
Ammunition 350 rounds
Fire rate 750 shots/min

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Turret — 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition 350 rounds
Fire rate 700 shots/min

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2 × Turret — 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun
Ammunition 1,000 rounds
Fire rate 900 shots/min

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Suspended armament
Setup 1 18 × 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 2 18 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 3 450 mm F200/450x5.45 torpedo
Setup 4 4 × 250 kg GP 250 bomb
12 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 5 6 × 250 kg GP 250 bomb
3 × 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 6 6 × 250 kg GP 250 bomb
3 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 7 6 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
2 × 500 kg GP 500 bomb
Setup 8 4 × 250 kg GP 250 bomb
2 × 500 kg GP 500 bomb
Setup 9 800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 × 50 kg GP 50 bomb
Setup 10 800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Setup 11 9 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
800 kg GP 800 bomb
Setup 12 4 × 250 kg GP 250 bomb
800 kg GP 800 bomb
3 × 100 kg GP 100T bomb
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 965 → 1,288 SL
RB 1,640 → 2,189 SL
SB 2,689 → 3,590 SL
Crew training 9,200 SL
Experts 32,000 SL
Aces 320 GE
Research Aces 250,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
60 / 140 / 250 % SL
130 % RP
Total cost of modifications 13,760 RP
20,000 SL
Talisman cost 860 GE

Research order:
Z.1007 bis serie 5

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