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{{About | {{About | ||
| about = German twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = German twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
+ | | and | ||
| usage = other versions | | usage = other versions | ||
− | | link = Do 17 | + | | link-1 = Do 17 E-1 |
− | + | | link-2 = Do 17 Z-2 | |
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}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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+ | [[File:GarageImage_Do17Z7.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === Flight Performance === |
− | + | It has OK speed and OK acceleration. However is maneuverability is a big weak spot. When turning the aircraft you can expect a relatively slow turn time, and the wings tend to rip off of the aircraft. If you want a strike fighter I recommend using the Yak 2 KABB, which has similar characteristics and way out performs it. | |
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
− | ! | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) |
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>( | + | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters) |
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | 423 || 410 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.7 || 37.3 || 6.5 || 6.5 || 350 | |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 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) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 477 || 448 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.5 || 34.0 || 15.6 || 10 || 350 | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="5" | Features | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Combat flaps | + | ! Combat flaps |
+ | ! Take-off flaps | ||
+ | ! Landing flaps | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Limits |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | | + | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h) |
− | ! | + | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h) |
! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! + | |
+ | ! - | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || | + | |{{Specs|1=destruction|2=body}}||{{Specs|1=destruction|2=gear}} || 500 || ~5 || ~2 |
|- | |- | ||
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | + | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Ailerons | + | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) |
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 308 | | < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 308 | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's upper plate | * 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's upper plate | ||
* 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's window frame | * 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's window frame | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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− | {{main|MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}} | + | {{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg) | + | * 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg) |
* 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total) | * 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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− | {{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg) | + | {{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total) | * 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total) | ||
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total) | * 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total) | ||
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=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
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{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}} | {{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}} | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in | + | <!-- ''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).'' --> |
− | The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" ( | + | The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" (''German for "Heavy fighter"'') aircraft. Like all of its successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom & Zoom fighter, through and through. This means the Do 17 should, under any circumstances always strive to maintain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Utilise the potential energy to dive on them and make a high speed pass while firing, then quickly make an escape. There is however, a couple of caveats for the Do 17 Z-7 that is worth considering when flying it. For starters, its energy retention and climb rate are mediocre at best. Immediately making a 2nd pass will generally be a bad idea, as it will attract a lot planes with ample opportunity to return fire. Instead, utilise the high air speed from the dive to gain as much horizontal distance from enemy planes as possible before starting to climb. Also, remember to never commit to chasing after a specific plane since the plane will lose too much speed and energy in doing so. Pick out a target from high altitude, roll over and dive down in a vertical position as soon as possible, in order to maximize the altitude-speed trade off. When at first possible moment get a gun solution on the target, and once the solution is lost, level the plane out and speed away at high speed, potentially destroying other players that may cross the path along the way with the same principle. |
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− | For starters, its energy retention and climb rate are mediocre at best. Immediately making a | ||
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− | The Do 17 Z-7 | + | The Do 17 Z-7's primary source of damage comes with its single 20 mm MG 151 cannon. While not spitting as much lead downrange as the Bf 110's dual MG FF/M's do. It makes up for it by having access to the MG 151's air target belt, which contains a lot more minengeschoß, which is highly effective against unarmoured planes, which the Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 15's also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and end up on the Do 17's tail, if solely using the machine guns. |
==== Counter-tactics ==== | ==== Counter-tactics ==== | ||
− | The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail the plane because then the | + | The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail right behind the plane because then the gunner will have an easy target. If tailing behind the plane, dip down a little bit, the gunner at the top won't be able to hit the plane this way and the gunner at the bottom is pointed down to much. At this battle rating, there are a lot of newer players, who most likely haven't put crew xp into the gunners vitality. If the gunners are taken out, then the plane is a flying duck. Avoid a head-on at all cost, it has armour at the front and a 20 mm cannon which will shred any plane to bits. This plane cannot turn fight, if it's behind tailing the plane, then simply turn sharply to one direction. If in a bomber it's best to aim for the engines and not the cockpit, the cockpit has 58 mm of armour angled, it would be difficult for bullets to go through and snipe the pilot. |
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− | Avoid a head-on at all cost | ||
− | === Manual Engine Control === | + | ===Manual Engine Control=== |
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Oil !! | + | ! Oil |
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | ===Modules=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
+ | ! colspan="1" | Survivability | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Weaponry | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Fuselage repair | ||
+ | | Radiator | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Offensive 7 mm | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Compressor | ||
+ | | Airframe | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Turret 7 mm | ||
+ | | EHVC 500 | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | III |
+ | | Wings repair | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | New 7 mm MGs | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Offensive 20 mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Engine injection | ||
+ | | Cover | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | ||
+ | | New 20 mm cannons | ||
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|} | |} | ||
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* Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower | * Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower | ||
* 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft | * 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft | ||
− | + | * Easy to put out a fire by diving. | |
− | * Easy to put out a fire by diving | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded | * Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded | ||
* Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight) | * Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight) | ||
− | * | + | * Horrible roll rate |
* Overall poor handling characteristics | * Overall poor handling characteristics | ||
* Lousy energy retention | * Lousy energy retention | ||
* Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although its poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it | * Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although its poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it | ||
− | * Defensive armament has poor coverage to fend of attacking enemies | + | * Defensive armament has poor coverage and does not produce enough stopping power to reliably fend of attacking enemies |
− | * Engine overheats, | + | * Tends to burst into flames |
+ | * Engine overheats are common. | ||
+ | * Easily out performed by the Yak 2 KABB, which can do almost all of the same things. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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− | The | + | The Dornier Do 17 was designed in the early 30's and mainly used against Poland, England, France and the Netherlands. It was produced by Claudius Dornier's company, Dornier Flugzeugwerke. Only a few Dornier's remain today. In total there were 2,139 build. They were built as light bombers. Other countries that used the Do 17 were Yugoslavia, Finland, and Spain. |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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{{AirManufacturer Dornier}} | {{AirManufacturer Dornier}} | ||
{{Germany twin-engine fighters}} | {{Germany twin-engine fighters}} |
Revision as of 17:07, 9 October 2020
Contents
This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Do 17 Z-7. For other versions, see Do 17 E-1 and Do 17 Z-2. |
Description
The Do 17 Z-7 is a rank I German twin-engine fighter
with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB) and 1.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".
General info
Flight Performance
It has OK speed and OK acceleration. However is maneuverability is a big weak spot. When turning the aircraft you can expect a relatively slow turn time, and the wings tend to rip off of the aircraft. If you want a strike fighter I recommend using the Yak 2 KABB, which has similar characteristics and way out performs it.
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
423 | 410 | 8500 | 35.7 | 37.3 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 350 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
477 | 448 | 8500 | 32.5 | 34.0 | 15.6 | 10 | 350 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flaps (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
620 | 350 | 500 | ~5 | ~2 |
Optimal velocities | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 290 | < 300 | < 300 | > 308 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,600 m | 815 hp | 1,118 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
4,300 m | 780 hp | 1,070 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 8.5 mm Steel - Fore-cockpit plate
- 8.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
- 58 mm bulletproof glass in front of pilot
- 6 mm Steel - Belly gunner's plate
- 8.5 mm Steel - Rear cockpit plate
- 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's upper plate
- 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's window frame
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Do 17 Z-7 is armed with:
- 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg)
- 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total)
Suspended armament
The Do 17 Z-7 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total)
- 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
Defensive armament
The Do 17 Z-7 is defended by:
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
- 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)
Usage in battles
The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" (German for "Heavy fighter") aircraft. Like all of its successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom & Zoom fighter, through and through. This means the Do 17 should, under any circumstances always strive to maintain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Utilise the potential energy to dive on them and make a high speed pass while firing, then quickly make an escape. There is however, a couple of caveats for the Do 17 Z-7 that is worth considering when flying it. For starters, its energy retention and climb rate are mediocre at best. Immediately making a 2nd pass will generally be a bad idea, as it will attract a lot planes with ample opportunity to return fire. Instead, utilise the high air speed from the dive to gain as much horizontal distance from enemy planes as possible before starting to climb. Also, remember to never commit to chasing after a specific plane since the plane will lose too much speed and energy in doing so. Pick out a target from high altitude, roll over and dive down in a vertical position as soon as possible, in order to maximize the altitude-speed trade off. When at first possible moment get a gun solution on the target, and once the solution is lost, level the plane out and speed away at high speed, potentially destroying other players that may cross the path along the way with the same principle.
The Do 17 Z-7's primary source of damage comes with its single 20 mm MG 151 cannon. While not spitting as much lead downrange as the Bf 110's dual MG FF/M's do. It makes up for it by having access to the MG 151's air target belt, which contains a lot more minengeschoß, which is highly effective against unarmoured planes, which the Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 15's also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and end up on the Do 17's tail, if solely using the machine guns.
Counter-tactics
The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail right behind the plane because then the gunner will have an easy target. If tailing behind the plane, dip down a little bit, the gunner at the top won't be able to hit the plane this way and the gunner at the bottom is pointed down to much. At this battle rating, there are a lot of newer players, who most likely haven't put crew xp into the gunners vitality. If the gunners are taken out, then the plane is a flying duck. Avoid a head-on at all cost, it has armour at the front and a 20 mm cannon which will shred any plane to bits. This plane cannot turn fight, if it's behind tailing the plane, then simply turn sharply to one direction. If in a bomber it's best to aim for the engines and not the cockpit, the cockpit has 58 mm of armour angled, it would be difficult for bullets to go through and snipe the pilot.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Not controllable | Controllable Auto control available |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Controllable 2 gears |
Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
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I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 7 mm | |||
II | Compressor | Airframe | Turret 7 mm | EHVC 500 | ||
III | Wings repair | Engine | New 7 mm MGs | Offensive 20 mm | ||
IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | New 20 mm cannons |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Exclusively nose-mounted armament, resulting in very little need for convergence
- Can take a lot of machine gun fire before going down
- Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower
- 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft
- Easy to put out a fire by diving.
Cons:
- Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded
- Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight)
- Horrible roll rate
- Overall poor handling characteristics
- Lousy energy retention
- Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although its poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it
- Defensive armament has poor coverage and does not produce enough stopping power to reliably fend of attacking enemies
- Tends to burst into flames
- Engine overheats are common.
- Easily out performed by the Yak 2 KABB, which can do almost all of the same things.
History
The Dornier Do 17 was designed in the early 30's and mainly used against Poland, England, France and the Netherlands. It was produced by Claudius Dornier's company, Dornier Flugzeugwerke. Only a few Dornier's remain today. In total there were 2,139 build. They were built as light bombers. Other countries that used the Do 17 were Yugoslavia, Finland, and Spain.
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.
Dornier Aircraft Corporation (Dornier Flugzeugwerke) | |
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Fighters | Do 17 Z-7 |
Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 | |
Do 335 A-0 · Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2 | |
Bombers | Do 17 E-1 · Do 17 Z-2 |
Do 217 E-2 · Do 217 E-4 · Do 217 K-1 · Do 217 M-1 | |
Jet Aircraft | Alpha Jet A** |
Helicopters | ◄UH-1D* |
*Licensed | |
**Jointly manufactured with Dassault Aviation |
Germany twin-engine fighters | |
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Messerschmitt | Bf 109 Z-1 |
Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 B-1/U2 | |
Dornier | Do 17 Z-7 · Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2 |
Focke-Wulf | Ta 154 A-1 |
Junkers | Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J |