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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"]]. | ||
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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. | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''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:''' | '''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 == | == 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:'' | + | <!-- ''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;'' | ||
+ | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
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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;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}} | {{AirManufacturer Lockheed}} | ||
{{China bombers}} | {{China bombers}} |
Revision as of 10:31, 12 June 2022
Contents
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
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,981 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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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 | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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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) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 260 | < 290 | < 320 | > 324 |
Survivability and armour
- No armour protection
- Self-sealing fuel tanks in the wingroots
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The A-29 is armed with:
- 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Suspended armament
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
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 | ||||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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