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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].
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The BTD-1 is a single engine dive bomber and torpedo bomber and can carry a very wide array of explosive ordinance. This plane can be used effectively against both ground and naval targets. "The Destroyer" can reload on either an aircraft carrier or an airfield. It can also be utilized as a bomber hunter, using the air spawn (on non-carrier maps) and it's twin 20mm cannons to shred stray bombers.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,907 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|534||519|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||28.2||29.4||7.2||7.0||307
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,907 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
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|571||553|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||25.9||27.0||11.4||9.1||307
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
|-
 
|-
| X || X || X || X || X     <!-- ✓ -->
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| || || || ||     <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||380|| ~13 || ~13
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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| < 380 || < 370 || < 390 || > 300
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| 610 m || 2,250 hp || 2,295 hp
 
|-
 
|-
<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
|-
 
|-
| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| 4,115 m || 1,900 hp || 1,900 hp<br/>(WEP has no effect)
 
|-
 
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Optimal altitude
 
! Optimal altitude
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=== 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, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
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* 9.5 mm steel - bulkhead in front of cockpit
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* 9.5 mm steel - behind pilot
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* 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 2 х 20 mm AN/M2 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
 
* 2 х 20 mm AN/M2 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
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* 6 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs
 
* 6 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs
 
* 2 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
 
* 2 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in 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 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).''
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==== Tactics ====
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* Destruction of the enemy fleet forces.
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* Strikes on bomb targets in swift stealth attacks
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* Strafing of soft ground targets on it's way to the payload target
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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! Type
 
! Type
 
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|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Combined|| rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
* Can carry 2 torpedos
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* Fast for a carrier based bomber.
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* Comparable to the B7A2 in terms of playstyle and roles.
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* Good frontal armament.
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* Great choice of additional armament for it's tier and size.
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* Above average turn rate when at higher altitudes and with less load.
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* Easy to land, especially with the help of air brakes.
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* Can drop bombs both when flying horizontally and when diving.
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* Airframe can withstand high speed dive.
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* Very effective air brakes.
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* All bomb payloads are carried internally.
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* Decent energy retention.
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* Gets an air spawn and can perform a bomber hunting role.
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* Very good SL and RP maker.
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* Can carry 2 torpedoes
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Less responsive handling at low altitudes.
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* Bombs and torpedoes limit the plane's maneuverability.
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* No Defensive turrets.
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* No bomb sight.
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* Compresses heavily at high speeds, causes many accidents.
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* Negative G maneuvers cause elevator to lose effectiveness for a couple seconds, can cause crashes if performed at ground level.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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Only twenty eight aircraft were produced. Production was cancelled due to the surrender of Japan, the plane never saw combat because of this. Notice the offset vertical tail section to counter the torque. It works like a fixed rudder trim.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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== 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:''
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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.''
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''

Revision as of 20:47, 11 April 2019

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Description

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The BTD-1 Destroyer is a premium rank III American naval bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB) and 4.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.33.

The BTD-1 is a single engine dive bomber and torpedo bomber and can carry a very wide array of explosive ordinance. This plane can be used effectively against both ground and naval targets. "The Destroyer" can reload on either an aircraft carrier or an airfield. It can also be utilized as a bomber hunter, using the air spawn (on non-carrier maps) and it's twin 20mm cannons to shred stray bombers.

General info

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.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,907 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
534 519 7190 28.2 29.4 7.2 7.0 307
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,907 m)
Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
571 553 7190 25.9 27.0 11.4 9.1 307

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h)
Gear limit
(km/h)
Combat flap
(km/h)
Max Static G
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885 253 380 ~13 ~13
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h)
Rudder
(km/h)
Elevators
(km/h)
Radiator
(km/h)
< 380 < 370 < 390 > 300
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
610 m 2,250 hp 2,295 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,115 m 1,900 hp 1,900 hp
(WEP has no effect)

Survivability and armour

  • 9.5 mm steel - bulkhead in front of cockpit
  • 9.5 mm steel - behind pilot
  • 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: AN/M2 (20 mm)

The BTD-1 is armed with:

  • 2 х 20 mm AN/M2 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)

Suspended armament

The BTD-1 can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 6 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs
  • 2 х 250 lb AN-M57 bombs + 2 х 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
  • 2 х 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
  • 1 х 2000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb
  • 2 х 2216 lb Mk.13/44 torpedoes

Usage in battles

Tactics

  • Destruction of the enemy fleet forces.
  • Strikes on bomb targets in swift stealth attacks
  • Strafing of soft ground targets on it's way to the payload target

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator SBC mk.I
II Compressor Airframe TC mk.I
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm MBC mk.I
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons LBC mk.I

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Fast for a carrier based bomber.
  • Comparable to the B7A2 in terms of playstyle and roles.
  • Good frontal armament.
  • Great choice of additional armament for it's tier and size.
  • Above average turn rate when at higher altitudes and with less load.
  • Easy to land, especially with the help of air brakes.
  • Can drop bombs both when flying horizontally and when diving.
  • Airframe can withstand high speed dive.
  • Very effective air brakes.
  • All bomb payloads are carried internally.
  • Decent energy retention.
  • Gets an air spawn and can perform a bomber hunting role.
  • Very good SL and RP maker.
  • Can carry 2 torpedoes

Cons:

  • Less responsive handling at low altitudes.
  • Bombs and torpedoes limit the plane's maneuverability.
  • No Defensive turrets.
  • No bomb sight.
  • Compresses heavily at high speeds, causes many accidents.
  • Negative G maneuvers cause elevator to lose effectiveness for a couple seconds, can cause crashes if performed at ground level.

History

Only twenty eight aircraft were produced. Production was cancelled due to the surrender of Japan, the plane never saw combat because of this. Notice the offset vertical tail section to counter the torque. It works like a fixed rudder trim.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See 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.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


USA bombers
Dive  SB2U-2 · SB2U-3 · SBD-3 · SB2C-1C · SB2C-4
Torpedo  TBD-1 · PBY-5 Catalina · PBY-5A Catalina · TBF-1C · BTD-1
Medium  B-10B · B-18A · B-34 · PV-2D · B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT · B-26B
Heavy  B-17E · B-17E/L · B-17G-60-VE · PB4Y-2 · B-24D-25-CO · B-29A-BN
Hydroplanes  OS2U-1 · OS2U-3 · PBM-1 "Mariner" · PBM-3 "Mariner"