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The A-29 is equipped with a pair of .30 (7.62 mm) Browning machine guns at the nose as her offensive armament. Due to the low gun count, this weapon is ill-suited for head-on engagements due to lacking in firepower to quickly finish the enemy off, further exactabated by the absence of any armour on the plane. Because of this, the gun's primary usage is to strafe at soft ground targets (trucks, gun positions, etc.) or an AI-controlled plane whose flew in a more predictable pattern.
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The A-29 is equipped with a pair of .30 (7.62 mm) Browning machine guns at the nose as the offensive armament. Due to the low gun count, this weapon is ill-suited for head-on engagements due to lacking in firepower to quickly finish the enemy off, further exactabated by the absence of any armour on the plane. Because of this, the gun's primary usage is to strafe at soft ground targets (trucks, gun positions, etc.) or an AI-controlled plane whose flew in a more predictable pattern.
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Revision as of 21:11, 20 November 2022

RANK 4 FRANCE
Somua SM PACK
a_29_hudson.png
GarageImage A-29.jpg
A-29
AB RB SB
2.3 2.0 2.0
Class:
Research:7 900 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:10 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The A-29 is a rank II Chinese bomber with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB) and 2.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

This version of the Lockheed Hudson, designated the A-29, was modified to be able to be used as a troop transport outsides the bombings and ground attack duties. As such, the plane's fully enclosed turret with a pair of .30 Browning machine guns is replaced with a convertible position with a single .50 Browning machine gun, as well as the more economical Wright R-1820 engines.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 1 981 m410 km/h
Turn time26 s
Max altitude5 029 m
Engine2 х Wright R-1820-87
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight10 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 1,981 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 391 376 5029 27.1 27.9 6.7 6.7 600
Upgraded 432 410 25.0 26.0 13.2 9.5

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 + -
564 235 328 313 235 ~10 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 260 < 290 < 320 > 324

Survivability and armour

Crew5 people
Speed of destruction
Structural564 km/h
Gear235 km/h
  • No armour protection
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks in the wingroots

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB465 → 637 Sl icon.png
RB673 → 923 Sl icon.png
SB991 → 1 359 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications6 920 Rp icon.png
6 770 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost530 Ge icon.png
Crew training3 000 Sl icon.png
Experts10 000 Sl icon.png
Aces125 Ge icon.png
Research Aces160 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
40 / 80 / 160 % Sl icon.png
112 / 112 / 112 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
510 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
550 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
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Airframe
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
510 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
550 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
Cost:
550 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg30_turret_belt_pack
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg30_belt_pack
Research:
350 Rp icon.png
Cost:
340 Sl icon.png
70 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods turret gun.png
bmg30_turret_new_gun
Research:
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Cost:
510 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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bmg50_turret_belt_pack
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
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bmg30_new_gun
Research:
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Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
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bmg50_turret_new_gun
Research:
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Cost:
550 Sl icon.png
110 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Ammunition1 000 rounds
Fire rate1 000 shots/min
Main article: Browning (7.62 mm)

The A-29 is armed with:

  • 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

The A-29 is equipped with a pair of .30 (7.62 mm) Browning machine guns at the nose as the offensive armament. Due to the low gun count, this weapon is ill-suited for head-on engagements due to lacking in firepower to quickly finish the enemy off, further exactabated by the absence of any armour on the plane. Because of this, the gun's primary usage is to strafe at soft ground targets (trucks, gun positions, etc.) or an AI-controlled plane whose flew in a more predictable pattern.

Suspended armament

List of setups (1)
Setup 14 x 250 lb AN-M57 bomb
6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bomb

The A-29 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,600 lb total)

The bombs are arranged in the bomb bay so that the 250 lb AN-M57 bombs drop first, and when all four of those are clear, the 100 lb AN-M30A1 can drop.

Defensive armament

Ammunition400 rounds
Fire rate750 shots/min
Ammunition500 rounds
Fire rate1000 shots/min

The A-29 is defended by:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

Being a light bomber, the A-29's most preferred tactics is to dive into enemy base and quickly release its payload. Due to the plane's weak structural integrity, however, care must be taken to prevent overspeeding and ripping your wings in the process. While the frontal .30 cal machine guns is not so useful in a dogfight, you can still use it to strafe AI-controlled planes and soft ground targets for extra credits.

Like the British Hudson, the A-29's most notable characteristic is her surprisingly good manoverability. While the plane's low speed and weak offensive firepower will keep you out from joining any dogfights, it is more than enough to get your .50 cal on your six and hit right back at any pursuing fighters.

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Nice bombload of 4 x 250 lb + 6 x 100 lb bombs
  • Has 2 x forward-facing 7.62 mm MGs, each with decent amount of ammo (500 RPG), allows to strafe soft ground units
  • Big, chubby fuselage may soak up bullets
  • Adequate defensive guns: a powerful .50 cal protects the upper rear, and a 7.62 mm protects the downward rear which are common directions of attack
  • Generally manoverable at most speed
  • H-tail does not get in the way of the gunners

Cons:

  • The plane is virtually unarmored, rendering the crews and critical parts exposed
  • Low structural limit sppeed, highly vulnerable against fighters/interceptors with altitude advantage
  • Has no turrets facing the front, making it vulnerable to frontal attacks
  • Lacks turret covering the sides
  • Like a typical bomber, has low climb rate and top speed

History

Lockheed A-29 Hudson was one of the first major successful products of Lockheed Corporation (now part of the well-known Lockheed Martin), many countries in the late 1930s purchased it for their own purposes, including the National Revolutionary Air Force (later ROCAF).

The earliest record of the A-29 in NRAF service was in 1943 where they received 19 A-29s in Sichuan in October. The A-29 joined multiple bombing runs against Japanese-occupied areas throughout 1943; it was one of the cornerstone bombers of the NRAF before they eventually upgraded to American B-25s in late 1944, while the remaining A-29s were abandoned in Chongqing and no further records of these aircraft were left.

Media

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See also

Related development

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Lockheed Corporation
Fighters  XP-38G · P-38E · P-38G-1 · P-38J-15 · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · P-38L-5-LO · YP-38
Bombers  B-34 · PV-2D
Jet Fighters  F-80A-5 · F-80C-10
  F-104A · F-104C
Export / License  A-29 · ▄Hudson Mk V
  ␗P-38L-1
  ␗F-104A · ▀F-104G · ␗F-104G · ▅F-104J · ▄F-104S
See Also  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries · Fiat Aviation

China bombers
American  Martin 139WC*(␗B-10B) · ␗A-29 · ␗B-25J-30 · ␗PB4Y-2
German  ␗Hs 123 A-1
Soviet  ␗SB 2M-103U · ␗DB-3A · ␗Tu-2S-44 · ␗Tu-4
Japanese  ␗P1Y1 mod. 11
  *Export Name