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{{Specs-Card|code=a_29_hudson}}
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{{Specs-Card
{{About
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|code=a_29_hudson
| about = Chinese bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
| usage = other version
 
| link = Hudson Mk V (Great Britain)
 
 
}}
 
}}
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
  
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 600
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! Stock
|-
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| 391 || 376 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 27.1 || 27.9 || 6.7 || 6.7 || rowspan="2" | 600
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,981 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
 
|-
 
|-
| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 600
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! Upgraded
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| 432 || 410 || 25.0 || 26.0 || 13.2 || 9.5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
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|}
 
|}
  
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
! + !! -
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
|-
 
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 340 || ~8 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 328 || 313 || 235 || ~10 || ~5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
| < 260 || < 290 || < 320 || > 324
 
| < 260 || < 290 || < 320 || > 324
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|}
  
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=== Survivability and armour ===
|-
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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* No armour protection
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks in the wingroots
! Optimal altitude
 
! 100% Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
| 1,900 m || 1,050 hp || 1,228 hp
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! 100% Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
| 5,181 m || 900 hp || 1,053 hp
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
=== Survivability and armour ===
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=== Modifications and economy ===
''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 
<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 
{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
 
{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, -mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 
{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M57 (250 lb)}}
 
{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M57 (250 lb)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,600 lb total)
 
* 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 6 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (1,600 lb total)
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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 ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
 
<!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
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{{main|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, turret (400 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, turret (500 rpg)
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* 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Nice bombload of 4 x 250 lb + 6 x 100 lb bombs
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* Has 2 x forward-facing 7.62 mm MGs, each with decent amount of ammo (500 RPG), allows to strafe soft ground units
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* Big, chubby fuselage may soak up bullets
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* 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
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* Has self-sealing fuel tanks
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* H-tail does not get in the way of the gunners
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Is a big and slow target for fighters/interceptors
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* Has no turrets facing the front, making it vulnerable to frontal attacks
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* Lacks turret covering the sides
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* Like a typical bomber, has low climb rate, speed and turn time
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* Big engines can easily get hit
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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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).
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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-25J-30 (China)|B-25s]] in late 1944, while the remaining A-29s were abandoned in Chongqing and no further records of these aircraft were left.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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;Skins
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=a_29_hudson Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
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;Related development
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* [[Hudson Mk V (Great Britain)]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
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{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
 
{{China bombers}}
 
{{China bombers}}

Revision as of 10:31, 12 June 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
Show in game

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".

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
Mods armor frame.png
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:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
510 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
bmg50_turret_belt_pack
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
bmg30_new_gun
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
420 Sl icon.png
85 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
bmg50_turret_new_gun
Research:
560 Rp icon.png
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)

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

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

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
  • Has self-sealing fuel tanks
  • H-tail does not get in the way of the gunners

Cons:

  • Is a big and slow target for fighters/interceptors
  • 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, speed and turn time
  • Big engines can easily get hit

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

Skins

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