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===Official War Thunder Video Tutorials === | ===Official War Thunder Video Tutorials === | ||
{{Youtube-gallery|_bAY9XW0ay0|Getting Started – Part 1|VG4xtydx8ko|Planes '''Arcade''' – Part 2|c8ZkI2CfxL0|Planes '''Guide to Precise Shooting''' – Part 3|nYLtASq_Wo8|Planes '''Bombs, Rockets & Torpedoes''' – Part 5|b3z9sSSF3wo|All vehicles '''Squads & Squadrons''' – Part 6|qdr-eS1DjKY|Planes '''Aircraft Tactics''' – Part 8|z2NcwVxOJbA|Planes '''Air Manoeuvres''' – Part 9 |n7nKIuMDR6c|Game Modes '''Single Player''' – Part 10|pJjO2NCUI-U|Planes '''Realistic Battles''' Part 15}} | {{Youtube-gallery|_bAY9XW0ay0|Getting Started – Part 1|VG4xtydx8ko|Planes '''Arcade''' – Part 2|c8ZkI2CfxL0|Planes '''Guide to Precise Shooting''' – Part 3|nYLtASq_Wo8|Planes '''Bombs, Rockets & Torpedoes''' – Part 5|b3z9sSSF3wo|All vehicles '''Squads & Squadrons''' – Part 6|qdr-eS1DjKY|Planes '''Aircraft Tactics''' – Part 8|z2NcwVxOJbA|Planes '''Air Manoeuvres''' – Part 9 |n7nKIuMDR6c|Game Modes '''Single Player''' – Part 10|pJjO2NCUI-U|Planes '''Realistic Battles''' Part 15}} | ||
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The German bombers are good, but if you want to play with Medium Bombers or Heavy Bombers, Germany might not be for you. | The German bombers are good, but if you want to play with Medium Bombers or Heavy Bombers, Germany might not be for you. | ||
| − | '''Rank I :''' The [[He 51 A-1]], the [[He 51 B-1]] and the [[He 51 C-1]] are almost ineffective. Get as fast as possible the heavy fighter [[Bf 110 C- | + | '''Rank I :''' The [[He 51 A-1]], the [[He 51 B-1]] and the [[He 51 C-1]] are almost ineffective. Get as fast as possible the heavy fighter [[Bf 110 C-7]], it is one of the best planes at this rank. The [[CR.42|CR.42 Falco]] isn't a bad choice either. The [[Ju 87 B-2]] and the [[Ju 87 R-2]] are a good choice if you want a bomber for Tank Realistic Battles. The [[He 112 B-0]] and the Premium [[He 112 B-1/U2]] are the best German TnB fighters you will find. |
'''Rank II :''' The [[Bf 109 E-3]] is the aircraft that you should research first. It is one of the best planes at its [[BR]]. The [[Fw 190 A-1]] is also a good plane, but it doesn't have enough ammunition to complete its role of Interceptor, especially for a beginner pilot. The [[Ju 87 G-1]] and G-2 are better suited for Tank Realistic and Simulator Battles. | '''Rank II :''' The [[Bf 109 E-3]] is the aircraft that you should research first. It is one of the best planes at its [[BR]]. The [[Fw 190 A-1]] is also a good plane, but it doesn't have enough ammunition to complete its role of Interceptor, especially for a beginner pilot. The [[Ju 87 G-1]] and G-2 are better suited for Tank Realistic and Simulator Battles. | ||
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===[[File:USSR flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USSR aircraft]] [[:Category:USSR aircraft|USSR]]=== | ===[[File:USSR flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USSR aircraft]] [[:Category:USSR aircraft|USSR]]=== | ||
| − | Their aircraft are mainly TnB fighters with nose mounted MGs and cannons with low amounts of ammunition (especially during the Great Patriotic War and after). TnB fighters are easier to use compared to BnZ fighters, this is why it is recommended to start with the USSR. The "Soviets" have 3 Fighter Tech Trees : Yakovlev OKB, MiG/Polikarpov OKB and Lavothkin OKB. The fighters were used generally to cover the bombers while the Germans were searching targets in small groups or alone. This is also an explanation why they had a low ammo count : they didn't need a lot of ammo to complete their mission. The Soviet Air Forces are also called ''' | + | Their aircraft are mainly TnB fighters with nose mounted MGs and cannons with low amounts of ammunition (especially during the Great Patriotic War and after). TnB fighters are easier to use compared to BnZ fighters, this is why it is recommended to start with the USSR. The "Soviets" have 3 Fighter Tech Trees : Yakovlev OKB, MiG/Polikarpov OKB and Lavothkin OKB. The fighters were used generally to cover the bombers while the Germans were searching targets in small groups or alone. This is also an explanation why they had a low ammo count : they didn't need a lot of ammo to complete their mission. The Soviet Air Forces are also called '''VVS''' ("Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily", literally "Military Air Forces", you will sometimes find this abbreviation In Game). Do not confound with the '''PVO''' ("Protivo Vozdushnoy Ooborony", the Soviet Air Defense Forces). |
Soviet planes requires more accuracy than its American and British counterparts, but with accuracy you can easily take down planes using the powerful cannons by the soviets. | Soviet planes requires more accuracy than its American and British counterparts, but with accuracy you can easily take down planes using the powerful cannons by the soviets. | ||
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===[[File:Britain flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:Britain aircraft]] [[:Category:Britain aircraft|Great Britain]]=== | ===[[File:Britain flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:Britain aircraft]] [[:Category:Britain aircraft|Great Britain]]=== | ||
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'''Rank I :''' It is recommended to research the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] first. Its 8 x .303 Brownings and manoeuvrability is top notch. The [[Swordfish Mk I]] torpedo-bomber is also fun to play, but at this stage try anything you want. | '''Rank I :''' It is recommended to research the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] first. Its 8 x .303 Brownings and manoeuvrability is top notch. The [[Swordfish Mk I]] torpedo-bomber is also fun to play, but at this stage try anything you want. | ||
| − | '''Rank II :''' British Rank II fighters are of good manoeuvrability and armament. The [[Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop]] comes with an astonishing 12 x .303 browning MGs while retaining the good manoeuvrability of the Hurricane. The spitfire is also much loved by many players because of its manoeuvrability and speed. Bombers carry a nice | + | '''Rank II :''' British Rank II fighters are of good manoeuvrability and armament. The [[Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop]] comes with an astonishing 12 x .303 browning MGs while retaining the good manoeuvrability of the Hurricane. The spitfire is also much loved by many players because of its manoeuvrability and speed. Bombers carry a nice loadout, with the Wellingtons carrying the 4,000 lb bomb, dubbed the "cookie" and the [[Halifax B Mk IIIa]] carrying an insane 12,000 lbs worth of bombs. |
'''Rank III :''' The [[Typhoon Mk Ib/L|Typhoon Mk Ib /Late]] with its 4 Hispano cannons is a good BnZ fighter. The Spitfires are also improved, as the [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop]] and its successors are able to perform zero-G manoeuvres, with the new merlin 45 engine. The Short Stirling may be tricky to play, but if used correctly it can be extremely useful. | '''Rank III :''' The [[Typhoon Mk Ib/L|Typhoon Mk Ib /Late]] with its 4 Hispano cannons is a good BnZ fighter. The Spitfires are also improved, as the [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop]] and its successors are able to perform zero-G manoeuvres, with the new merlin 45 engine. The Short Stirling may be tricky to play, but if used correctly it can be extremely useful. | ||
| − | '''Rank IV :''' Here, | + | '''Rank IV :''' Here, Mother Britannia provides you with strong aircraft like the Avro Lancaster and the wooden De Havilland Mosquito. The Lancasters can be equipped with 2 4000lb "cookies" with are very useful in destroying bases in the game. However, its defence is rather weak and fighter escorts are recommended. The Mosquito, dubbed the "Wooden wonder", is capable of outrunning the Messerschmitt Bf 109 in low altitudes. The [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]] contains a powerful 6-pdr cannon which can be devastating to ground vehicles. However the wooden wonder is very vulnerable to fires, as its name suggests, |
'''Rank V (Jets) :''' | '''Rank V (Jets) :''' | ||
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