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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica"]]. | |
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− | The Breda Ba.65 (K.14) L | + | The Breda Ba.65 (K.14) L does its job well thanks to a high ammo count and the fact that it receives an air spawn in Realistic Battles (which makes up for the slow top speed). In Realistic, most of the time you will be flying against Russian planes or on some maps, Americans and British. Your tail gunner, which is armed with a 7.7 mm machine gun, will do medium to high amounts of damage if armed with Universal belts. The 7.7 mm machine gun is more dangerous the closer the enemy gets. If you get a chance at a head-on, go for it because you will most likely win- the plane has very strong frontal armament for its tier. |
The Ba.65 is one of few reserve aircraft with flaps. You can use it to slow down during a strafing run to put more rounds into the target. Also, if you've mapped different keys for small calibre and large calibre guns, the 7.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as small calibre and the 12.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as large calibre, and the guns will be able to fire separately. As for payload options, the 4 x 50 kg bombs are much more useful against the light ground targets you will see at this battle rating. | The Ba.65 is one of few reserve aircraft with flaps. You can use it to slow down during a strafing run to put more rounds into the target. Also, if you've mapped different keys for small calibre and large calibre guns, the 7.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as small calibre and the 12.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as large calibre, and the guns will be able to fire separately. As for payload options, the 4 x 50 kg bombs are much more useful against the light ground targets you will see at this battle rating. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* The wings can take a decent amount of damage from MGs, except the tip that is easily blown off. | * The wings can take a decent amount of damage from MGs, except the tip that is easily blown off. | ||
* However, 20 mm rounds will severe any wing clean. | * However, 20 mm rounds will severe any wing clean. | ||
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+ | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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Although the Ba.65 is an attacker, it can be used in an anti-fighter role with much success. The plane receives an air-spawn which invariably allows it a significant altitude advantage over enemy fighters. Boom & Zoom tactics, therefore, become very effective against slow, climbing, enemies. The Ba.65 has very good armament for its battle rating, and they will be enough to destroy any enemy fighter with one precise diving attack. | Although the Ba.65 is an attacker, it can be used in an anti-fighter role with much success. The plane receives an air-spawn which invariably allows it a significant altitude advantage over enemy fighters. Boom & Zoom tactics, therefore, become very effective against slow, climbing, enemies. The Ba.65 has very good armament for its battle rating, and they will be enough to destroy any enemy fighter with one precise diving attack. | ||
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Otherwise, the Ba.65 can also be used effectively in the intended ground attack role. Use it's air-spawn to gain speed in a dive and reach the target before enemy fighters arrive. Then, the plane's bomb load are able to take out armoured ground targets and its devastating frontal armament can kill many more lightly and non-armoured targets. | Otherwise, the Ba.65 can also be used effectively in the intended ground attack role. Use it's air-spawn to gain speed in a dive and reach the target before enemy fighters arrive. Then, the plane's bomb load are able to take out armoured ground targets and its devastating frontal armament can kill many more lightly and non-armoured targets. | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | * Powerful armament for its low rank position. consisting of 2 x 7.7 mms and 2 x 12.7 mms; capable of downing low-rank planes in seconds |
− | * | + | * Both MGs have a lot of incendiary rounds; deadly against poorly armoured, fabric-covered low-BR planes |
− | + | * Protected from some rear threats by the turret | |
− | * Protected from | ||
* Decent energy retention | * Decent energy retention | ||
* Airspawn | * Airspawn | ||
+ | * 12.7 mm HMGs can take out light tanks from the rear and top, if aimed properly | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
* Slow top speed and acceleration | * Slow top speed and acceleration | ||
− | * Inferior turn rate compared to most | + | * Inferior turn rate compared to most monoplanes |
* Catches fire easily | * Catches fire easily | ||
* No armour or pilot protection | * No armour or pilot protection | ||
* Low survivability | * Low survivability | ||
+ | * Poor payload, can only carry up to 200 kg | ||
+ | * Relatively ineffective defensive armament | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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The Breda Ba.65 Nibbio (Kite) is an Italian interwar, twin seater combat aircraft that was designed with versatility in mind. The aircraft was intended to perform a multitude of combat tasks ranging from conventional ground attack to intercepting hostile aircraft. However, due to many shortcomings of the Ba.65, it was later confined to pure ground support roles, and at the end of the war, converted to a trainer aircraft. Contrary to the positive first impressions that the aircraft left on its maiden flight in 1935, is the relative unpopularity among its crew due to the difficulties they faced while operating it. | The Breda Ba.65 Nibbio (Kite) is an Italian interwar, twin seater combat aircraft that was designed with versatility in mind. The aircraft was intended to perform a multitude of combat tasks ranging from conventional ground attack to intercepting hostile aircraft. However, due to many shortcomings of the Ba.65, it was later confined to pure ground support roles, and at the end of the war, converted to a trainer aircraft. Contrary to the positive first impressions that the aircraft left on its maiden flight in 1935, is the relative unpopularity among its crew due to the difficulties they faced while operating it. | ||
Nevertheless, over 200 Ba.65 aircraft were built between 1935 and 1939. The aircraft fought on several theatres of war such as in Spain and North Africa, whilst some versions were also exported to Chile and Iraq. | Nevertheless, over 200 Ba.65 aircraft were built between 1935 and 1939. The aircraft fought on several theatres of war such as in Spain and North Africa, whilst some versions were also exported to Chile and Iraq. | ||
− | ''- | + | ''- From the [[wt:en/news/4714-development-breda-ba-65-k14-the-sharp-eyed-hawk-en|Devblog]]'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era | ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era | ||
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* [[BB-1]] | * [[BB-1]] | ||
* [[Wirraway (Great Britain)]] | * [[Wirraway (Great Britain)]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | ||
− | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
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+ | * [[wt:en/news/4714-development-breda-ba-65-k14-the-sharp-eyed-hawk-en|[Devblog] Breda Ba.65 K14: The Sharp-eyed Hawk]] | ||
+ | * [[wikipedia:Breda_Ba.65|[Wikipedia] Breda Ba.65]] | ||
+ | * [https://comandosupremo.com/breda-ba65/ <nowiki>[Comando Supremo]</nowiki> Breda Ba.65 Fighter-Bomber Aircraft] | ||
{{AirManufacturer Breda}} | {{AirManufacturer Breda}} | ||
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Revision as of 16:26, 31 March 2021
Contents
Description
The Ba.65 (K.14) L is a rank I Italian strike aircraft with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB) and 1.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.69 "Regia Aeronautica".
The Breda Ba.65 (K.14) L does its job well thanks to a high ammo count and the fact that it receives an air spawn in Realistic Battles (which makes up for the slow top speed). In Realistic, most of the time you will be flying against Russian planes or on some maps, Americans and British. Your tail gunner, which is armed with a 7.7 mm machine gun, will do medium to high amounts of damage if armed with Universal belts. The 7.7 mm machine gun is more dangerous the closer the enemy gets. If you get a chance at a head-on, go for it because you will most likely win- the plane has very strong frontal armament for its tier.
The Ba.65 is one of few reserve aircraft with flaps. You can use it to slow down during a strafing run to put more rounds into the target. Also, if you've mapped different keys for small calibre and large calibre guns, the 7.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as small calibre and the 12.7 mm machine guns will be recognized as large calibre, and the guns will be able to fire separately. As for payload options, the 4 x 50 kg bombs are much more useful against the light ground targets you will see at this battle rating.
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 5,600 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 | 477 | 467 | 9800 | 29.9 | 30.9 | 5.9 | 5.7 | 730 |
Upgraded | 501 | 490 | 28.2 | 29.0 | 9.4 | 7.6 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
0 | 400 | N/A | 469 | 320 | ~12 | ~6 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 300 | < 340 | < 340 | > 210 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
3,825 m | 800 hp | N/A |
Survivability and armour
- Armour plates
- The Ba.65 (K.14) L does not sport any armour plates or armoured glass.
- Critical components
- All critical components are located on the central airframe:
- The engine and the oil cooling system are at the front of the plane.
- Two self-sealing fuel tanks are located behind the pilot seat and one behind the rear gunner.
- Traction cables of control surfaces are on the right side in the tail section.
- Except for the armament and traction cables of control surfaces, there are no critical modules in the wings.
- The wings can take a decent amount of damage from MGs, except the tip that is easily blown off.
- However, 20 mm rounds will severe any wing clean.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Ba.65 (K.14) L is armed with:
- 2 x 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)
- 2 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Suspended armament
The Ba.65 (K.14) L can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 4 x 50 kg GP 50 bombs (200 kg total)
- 2 x 100 kg GP 100 bombs (200 kg total)
Defensive armament
The Ba.65 (K.14) L is defended by:
- 1 x 7.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
Usage in battles
Although the Ba.65 is an attacker, it can be used in an anti-fighter role with much success. The plane receives an air-spawn which invariably allows it a significant altitude advantage over enemy fighters. Boom & Zoom tactics, therefore, become very effective against slow, climbing, enemies. The Ba.65 has very good armament for its battle rating, and they will be enough to destroy any enemy fighter with one precise diving attack.
Otherwise, the Ba.65 can also be used effectively in the intended ground attack role. Use it's air-spawn to gain speed in a dive and reach the target before enemy fighters arrive. Then, the plane's bomb load are able to take out armoured ground targets and its devastating frontal armament can kill many more lightly and non-armoured targets.
Manual Engine Control
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Powerful armament for its low rank position. consisting of 2 x 7.7 mms and 2 x 12.7 mms; capable of downing low-rank planes in seconds
- Both MGs have a lot of incendiary rounds; deadly against poorly armoured, fabric-covered low-BR planes
- Protected from some rear threats by the turret
- Decent energy retention
- Airspawn
- 12.7 mm HMGs can take out light tanks from the rear and top, if aimed properly
Cons:
- Slow top speed and acceleration
- Inferior turn rate compared to most monoplanes
- Catches fire easily
- No armour or pilot protection
- Low survivability
- Poor payload, can only carry up to 200 kg
- Relatively ineffective defensive armament
History
The Breda Ba.65 Nibbio (Kite) is an Italian interwar, twin seater combat aircraft that was designed with versatility in mind. The aircraft was intended to perform a multitude of combat tasks ranging from conventional ground attack to intercepting hostile aircraft. However, due to many shortcomings of the Ba.65, it was later confined to pure ground support roles, and at the end of the war, converted to a trainer aircraft. Contrary to the positive first impressions that the aircraft left on its maiden flight in 1935, is the relative unpopularity among its crew due to the difficulties they faced while operating it.
Nevertheless, over 200 Ba.65 aircraft were built between 1935 and 1939. The aircraft fought on several theatres of war such as in Spain and North Africa, whilst some versions were also exported to Chile and Iraq.
- From the Devblog
Media
- Skins
- Videos
See also
- Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
External links
- [Devblog] Breda Ba.65 K14: The Sharp-eyed Hawk
- [Wikipedia] Breda Ba.65
- [Comando Supremo] Breda Ba.65 Fighter-Bomber Aircraft
Italian Society Ernesto Breda (Società Italiana Ernesto Breda) | |
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Attackers | Ba.65 (K.14) L · Breda 88 (P.XI) |
Italy strike aircraft | |
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Ba.65 (K.14) L · Breda 88 (P.XI) · F.C.20 Bis · P.108A serie 2 | |
Ro.57 Quadriarma · SM.91 · SM.92 | |
Hungary | ◐Bf 110 G-4 · ◔IL-10 |
Romania | Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) |