Bf 110 C-6

Bf 110 C-6

Bf 110 C-6

Germany

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.0	3.0	3.0

Class:

PREMIUM

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Description

The Bf 110 C-6 is a gift rank II German twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in the Operation H.E.A.T event during Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".

General info

Flight performance

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Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
???	???	10000	??.?	??.?	??.?	??.?	444
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,300 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
567	545	10000	21.9	23.0	14.1	10.8	444

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 flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		490	~14	~5

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 360	< 350	< 370	> 715

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,850 m	1,050 hp	1,168 hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The Bf 110 C-6 is armed with:

• 1 x 30 mm MK 101 cannon, chin-mounted (60 rpg)
• 4 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)

Defensive armament

The Bf 110 C-6 is defended by:

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

Usage in battles

The Bf-110 C-6 is best suited at ground attack and bomber interception roles. The 30 mm chin mounted cannon can load both HVAP and HE rounds giving it flexibility in both Air RB and Ground RB. The Bf 110 C-6 can intercept bombers or destroy pillboxes with its 30 mm cannon but struggles in dogfights with fighters. The lack of 20 mm cannons leaves the C-6 nothing to fall back on except four machine guns. The C-6 is a great ground attacker in ground battles as the 30 mm cannon can penetrate most tanks at its BR.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Separate	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 7 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 7 mm MGs	Offensive 30 mm
III	Wings repair	Engine		Turret 7 mm
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 7 mm MGs (turret)	New 30 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 30 mm chin mounted cannon with HVAP and 60 rounds
• Very maneuverable compared to other German attackers at 3.0 BR
• Four 7.92 machine guns with 1000 rpg
• Sturdy air frame and high survivability
• Armored around the pilot and gunner

Cons:

• Lacks 20 mm cannons found on other Bf-110s
• Cannot carry bombs or rockets
• Slow acceleration and poor energy retention
• Large target
• Single 7.92 MG 15 dorsal turret with a limited cone of fire
• Large elevator is easily damaged

History

The Bf 110C-6 is a twin-engine heavy attack aircraft developed according to a special programme whose objective was to outfit the Bf 110 fighters with a heavy cannon armament. This modification came into existence in the spring of 1939. The aircraft was designed to be equipped with a 30mm MK 101 cannon, while its standard-issue 20mm cannons were dismantled for the purposes of reducing the weight and increasing fuselage space. A series of issues concerning the manufacturing of the MK 101 cannons led to the postponement of the project, but in the summer of 1940, the German government placed an order to assemble a test batch consisting of 12 C-6 aircraft. All the fighters in this batch were deployed in the Battle of France as anti-tank aircraft, as well as in the Battle of Britain to combat enemy ships and destroy enemy radars.

- From Devblog

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See also

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• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

• [Development] Bf 110C-6: The Devourer of Ground Units

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Junkers	Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J