P1Y1 mod. 11

P1Y1 mod. 11

D4Y3 Ko

B7A2

P1Y1 mod. 11

D4Y3 Ko

B7A2

Japan

III Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.3	4.0

Class:

Bomber

Dive bomber

Torpedo bomber

Research:18 000

Purchase:47 000

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This page is about the Japanese dive bomber P1Y1 mod. 11. For other usage, see P1Y1 mod. 11 (China).

Description

The P1Y1 mod. 11 "Ginga" is a rank III Japanese dive bomber with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB) and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters".

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 5,900 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	522	504	9400	26.9	27.5	6.5	6.5	720
Upgraded	573	546		25.7	26.0	15.2	10.2

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	✓	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
0	275	450	450	275	~6	~3

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 360	< 360	< 400	> 301

Survivability and armour

• 7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot

Armaments

Suspended armament

The P1Y1 mod. 11 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 2 x 250 kg Navy Type Number 25 Model 2 bombs (500 kg total)
• 1 x 835 kg Type 91 Model 2 torpedo
• 2 x 500 kg Navy Type Number 50 Model 2 bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 1 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bomb (800 kg total)

Defensive armament

The P1Y1 mod. 11 is defended by:

• 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, nose turret (225 rpg)
• 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, dorsal turret (225 rpg)

Usage in battles

In Arcade battles, the light payload is somewhat countered by the ability to reload. It is recommended to use the plane to hit high value targets such as pillboxes, since it is limited to 2 bombs (though it is one of the few Japanese medium bombers able to carry 2 x 500 kg). Other planes with larger numbers of 60 kg bombs are better suited for taking out tanks and soft targets. It is at a huge disadvantage when compared to planes such as the B7A2, which has forward cannons able to strafe soft ground targets while bombs reload. As such, most pilots would use the B7A2 over the P1Y1, though this plane may still be useful in one's lineup for use after the B7A2 has been lost.

In Realistic air battles, this plane thrives as a torpedo bomber on naval maps. Its high speed allows it to get in and get out quickly, and even though it only carries one torpedo, it can make multiple runs during a battle.

In Realistic tank battles, the best option is likely to take the 2 x 500 kg bomb option and again use its speed to quickly get in, hit 2 targets and run away before enemy fighters realize it is there and intercept. Again, its speed should allow multiple runs somewhat making up for the light payload.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Turret 20 mm	17 3/4 in (mod45)
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 20 mm cannons (turret)
III	Wings repair	Engine			14 in (mod30)
IV		Engine injection	Cover		14 in (mod35)

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast & surprisingly manoeuvrable
• 20 mm turrets quickly destroy fighters when they hit
• Airbrakes
• Its speed forces enemies to tail you in line with your rear gunner

Cons:

• No fixed forward armament
• Very limited payload
• Forward turret has very limited firing arc, and AI gunner rarely engages.
• Torpedoes limited to Mod. 2, forcing this fast plane to slow a great deal in order to drop the torpedo

History

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Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
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External links

• War Thunder Forum - Aircraft Data Sheets - P1Y1 mod.11 "Ginga"

Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal (海軍航空技術廠)
Bombers	D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
	P1Y1 mod. 11
Jet fighters	R2Y2 Kai V1 · R2Y2 Kai V2 · R2Y2 Kai V3
Captured	␗P1Y1 mod. 11
	While the arsenal was simply known as the Naval Air Technical Arsenal and usually referred to as Kūgi-shō (Kaigun Kōkū Gijutsu-shō).
	The name Yokosuka prevailed however, even though it referred to the Arsenal's location.
See also	Yokosuka Naval Arsenal (Shipyard)

Japan bombers
Navy
Carrier-based attack bomber
B5N	B5N2
B6N	B6N1 · B6N2 · B6N2a
B7A	B7A2 · B7A2 (Homare 23)
Carrier-based dive bomber
D3A	D3A1
D4Y	D4Y1 · D4Y2 · D4Y3 Ko
Shipboard Observation seaplane
F1M	F1M2
Land-based Attack bomber
G4M	G4M1
G5N	G5N1
G8N	G8N1
Flying boat
H6K	H6K4
H8K	H8K2 · H8K3
Land-based Bomber
P1Y	P1Y1
Army
Light	Ki-32
	Ki-48-II otsu
Heavy	Ki-21-Ia · Ki-21-I hei
	Ki-49-I · Ki-49-IIa · Ki-49-IIb · Ki-49-IIb/L
	Ki-67-I Ko · Ki-67-I otsu
Other countries	▅B-17E