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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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+ | [[File:GarageImage_B-17E_Japan.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
+ | {{break}} | ||
+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese heavy bomber {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was introduced in Update 1.43 and can be bought for 4,900 GE. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The B-17E Flying Fortress, as the name suggests, is intended to be used as a high-altitude level bomber, designed to target enemy airfields, military bases, factories, and other infrastructure crucial to winning the war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are your only target. This is because of the inaccuracy of the bombs at such high altitude, and since columns will simply disperse when they sight bombs falling. When using the B-17E, it is always best to group up with others in a wedge-like formation for optimal defense against air targets and climb to an altitude of, at least, 4,000 m. A few fighter escorts, would ensure the survival of friendly bombers, only if they adopt fighter-sweep tactics to hunt down enemy fighters converging on the formation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Generally, the plane's role should not diverge from this norm, as it is ineffective and costly as a low altitude bomber. Survival is an utmost importance to be remembered when using this plane. While you may miss one target, you can always make another pass once you reload and repair. The few M2 machine guns in the nose cannot protect the most vulnerable part of any B-17 - the nose. Protected only by a layer of Plexiglas and almost no armor (Excluding the frontal bulkhead, which only covers the pilot/co-pilot's torso), most of the crew critical in the success of the mission, including the pilot, co-pilot, bombardier and navigator would be killed instantly. If targeted by German cannons, most notably, the [[Mk_108|Mk 108]]. Just a burst of 30 mm MK 108 placed anywhere on the aircraft , would compromise the crew's survival and even the aircraft's structural integrity. | ||
+ | |||
+ | When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, which is likely to punch through their noses when tailing you. These ammunition belts are effective at tearing through the engine block of a [[Fw_190_D-9|Focke-Wulf Fw 190D]] or [[Bf_109_G-6|Messerschmitt Bf 109G]], hopefully resulting in an internal engine fire, a pilot kill or an inoperable engine for your opponent. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
− | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' | + | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''--> |
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 7,680 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) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! ABN1K2-J | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 497 || 483 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 36.9 || 37.9 || 5.8 || 5.6 || 600 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 7,680 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 523 || 510 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.1 || 36.0|| 8.7 || 7.2 || 600 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Details==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Combat flap | ||
+ | ! Take-off flap | ||
+ | ! Landing flap | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | Limits | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! + | ||
+ | ! - | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~? | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | < 360 || < 300 || < 323 || > 210 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 6,180 || 4,000 hp || 4,708 hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- --> | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' | + | <!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''--> |
+ | * 6.35 mm Steel plate behind nose gunner | ||
+ | * 6.35 mm Steel plates behind pilots | ||
+ | * 6.35 mm Steel plates behind dorsal gunners | ||
+ | * 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of beam gunners | ||
+ | * 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of tail gunner | ||
+ | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of tail gunner | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
− | ''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|MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
+ | * 4 x 7.5 mm [[MAC 1934 (7.5 mm)|MAC 1934]] machine guns (300 rpg = 1,200 total) | ||
+ | --> | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
− | ''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 article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]''''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 12 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (6,000 lb total) | ||
=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
− | ''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)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg) | ||
+ | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, front dorsal turret, (500 rpg = 1000 total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (500 rpg) | ||
+ | * 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turret (400 rpg = 800 total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, tail turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
== Usage in the battles == | == Usage in the battles == | ||
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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).'' | + | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but 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=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" |Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Oil | ||
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | ===Modules=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | !colspan = "1"| Tier | ||
+ | !colspan = "2"| Flight performance | ||
+ | !colspan = "1"| Survivability | ||
+ | !colspan = "2"| Weaponry | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage Repair | ||
+ | | Radiator | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Turret 7 mm | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | New 7 mm MGs (Turret) | ||
+ | | SBC-17 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | III | ||
+ | | Wings Repair | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Turret 12 mm | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Engine Injection | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | New 12 mm MGs (Turret) | ||
+ | | MBC-17 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | * Since this is a premium aircraft; all modifications are unlocked and equipped from purchase. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".'' | + | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Large payload |
+ | * Powerful air defense capabilities | ||
+ | * Multiple engines, can fly on one if necessary (But with a great loss in altitude and speed) | ||
+ | * Rugged design allows for soaking up damage | ||
+ | * Mostly unaffected by light machine gun fire, and to an extent, heavy machine guns | ||
+ | * Good speed for a bomber of its peers | ||
+ | * Multiple turrets covering almost all angles | ||
+ | * Can quite often return to base with extensive damage | ||
+ | * Pilot and co-pilot, if one of them is knocked out, you can still fly on | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Big target |
+ | * Fairly Slow | ||
+ | * Nose is extremely vulnerable, the only armor on the front is the front bulkhead, covering only the pilot and copilot's torso | ||
+ | * Vulnerable to German "Minengeschoß" and > 20 mm gunfire | ||
+ | * Engine fires are common | ||
+ | * Wings are big and thus commonly torn off by gunfire | ||
+ | * Nose protection is extremely limited, try to avoid frontal attacks as much as possible | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.'' | + | <!--''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''--> |
+ | In WW2 the Japanese army captured crashed B-17s in the Philippines and Netherlands East Indies. They were tested by the IJAAF Koku Gijutsu Kenkyujo (Air Technical Research Laboratory) at Tachikawa. Little is known about these B-17s, but their historical photographs are valuable to telling the story of the bombers. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
− | ''ETC.'' | + | <!--''ETC.''--> |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | * ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
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+ | {{Japan bombers}} |
Revision as of 00:45, 24 December 2018
Contents
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This page is about the aircraft B-17E (Japan). For other uses, see B-17 (Disambiguation) |
Description
The ▅B-17E Flying Fortress is a premium Rank IV Japanese heavy bomber
with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB) and 5.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43 and can be bought for 4,900 GE.
The B-17E Flying Fortress, as the name suggests, is intended to be used as a high-altitude level bomber, designed to target enemy airfields, military bases, factories, and other infrastructure crucial to winning the war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are your only target. This is because of the inaccuracy of the bombs at such high altitude, and since columns will simply disperse when they sight bombs falling. When using the B-17E, it is always best to group up with others in a wedge-like formation for optimal defense against air targets and climb to an altitude of, at least, 4,000 m. A few fighter escorts, would ensure the survival of friendly bombers, only if they adopt fighter-sweep tactics to hunt down enemy fighters converging on the formation.
Generally, the plane's role should not diverge from this norm, as it is ineffective and costly as a low altitude bomber. Survival is an utmost importance to be remembered when using this plane. While you may miss one target, you can always make another pass once you reload and repair. The few M2 machine guns in the nose cannot protect the most vulnerable part of any B-17 - the nose. Protected only by a layer of Plexiglas and almost no armor (Excluding the frontal bulkhead, which only covers the pilot/co-pilot's torso), most of the crew critical in the success of the mission, including the pilot, co-pilot, bombardier and navigator would be killed instantly. If targeted by German cannons, most notably, the Mk 108. Just a burst of 30 mm MK 108 placed anywhere on the aircraft , would compromise the crew's survival and even the aircraft's structural integrity.
When facing German fighters and interceptors in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, which is likely to punch through their noses when tailing you. These ammunition belts are effective at tearing through the engine block of a Focke-Wulf Fw 190D or Messerschmitt Bf 109G, hopefully resulting in an internal engine fire, a pilot kill or an inoperable engine for your opponent.
General info
Flight Performance
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 7,680 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
ABN1K2-J | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
497 | 483 | 11156 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 600 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 7,680 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
523 | 510 | 11156 | 35.1 | 36.0 | 8.7 | 7.2 | 600 |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
0 | 290 | ??? | ~?? | ~? |
Optimal velocities | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 360 | < 300 | < 323 | > 210 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
---|---|---|
Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
6,180 | 4,000 hp | 4,708 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 6.35 mm Steel plate behind nose gunner
- 6.35 mm Steel plates behind pilots
- 6.35 mm Steel plates behind dorsal gunners
- 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of beam gunners
- 6.35 mm Steel plates in front of tail gunner
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of tail gunner
Armaments
Offensive armament
Suspended armament
Main article: Bombs
The B-17E (Japan) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (4,000 lb total)
- 12 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (6,000 lb total)
- 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (6,000 lb total)
Defensive armament
The B-17E (Japan) is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, front dorsal turret, (500 rpg = 1000 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, rear dorsal turret (500 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, tail turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Usage in the battles
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not ontrollable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Turret 7 mm | ||
II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs (Turret) | SBC-17 | |
III | Wings Repair | Engine | Turret 12 mm | ||
IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 12 mm MGs (Turret) | MBC-17 |
- Since this is a premium aircraft; all modifications are unlocked and equipped from purchase.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Large payload
- Powerful air defense capabilities
- Multiple engines, can fly on one if necessary (But with a great loss in altitude and speed)
- Rugged design allows for soaking up damage
- Mostly unaffected by light machine gun fire, and to an extent, heavy machine guns
- Good speed for a bomber of its peers
- Multiple turrets covering almost all angles
- Can quite often return to base with extensive damage
- Pilot and co-pilot, if one of them is knocked out, you can still fly on
Cons:
- Big target
- Fairly Slow
- Nose is extremely vulnerable, the only armor on the front is the front bulkhead, covering only the pilot and copilot's torso
- Vulnerable to German "Minengeschoß" and > 20 mm gunfire
- Engine fires are common
- Wings are big and thus commonly torn off by gunfire
- Nose protection is extremely limited, try to avoid frontal attacks as much as possible
History
In WW2 the Japanese army captured crashed B-17s in the Philippines and Netherlands East Indies. They were tested by the IJAAF Koku Gijutsu Kenkyujo (Air Technical Research Laboratory) at Tachikawa. Little is known about these B-17s, but their historical photographs are valuable to telling the story of the bombers.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read also
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.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
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