https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&feed=atom&action=historyFirefly F Mk I - Revision history2024-03-30T06:22:19ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.30.0https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=169234&oldid=prevU76211440: /* Armaments */ I fixed the error of V to II2023-08-17T16:38:18Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Armaments: </span> I fixed the error of V to II</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Using the Stock Hispano Mk <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Vs </del>is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">5s </del>you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ability to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round (has a small amount of HE filler) and one AP round. This belt is available after the "Offensive 20 mm" modification is unlocked.  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Using the Stock Hispano Mk <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">IIs </ins>is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">IIs </ins>you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ability to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round (has a small amount of HE filler) and one AP round. This belt is available after the "Offensive 20 mm" modification is unlocked.  </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most manoeuvrable aircraft, it can utilize its flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. Its four Hispano Mk <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">V </del>cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is recommended. Small 1-2 second bursts is highly recommended to keep your guns from jamming. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, practicing in Custom battles or Test drive is recommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to surprise your enemy with shots they can't see!   </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most manoeuvrable aircraft, it can utilize its flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. Its four Hispano Mk <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">II </ins>cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is recommended. Small 1-2 second bursts is highly recommended to keep your guns from jamming. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, practicing in Custom battles or Test drive is recommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to surprise your enemy with shots they can't see!   </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Using the Stock Hispano Mk Vs is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk 5s you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ability to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round (has a small amount of HE filler) and one AP round. This belt is available after the "Offensive 20 mm" modification is unlocked. </ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">maneuverable </del>aircraft, it can utilize <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">it's </del>flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">It's </del>four Hispano Mk V cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Using the Stock Hispano Mk Vs </del>is <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but, as stated earlier the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft so, small </del>1-2 second bursts is highly recommended to keep your guns from jamming<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk 5s you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ability to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round (has a small amount of HE filler) and one AP round. This belt is available after the "Offensive 20 mm" modification is unlocked. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is again, recommended</del>. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, practicing in Custom battles or Test drive is recommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to surprise your enemy with shots they can't see! <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">(Stealthy!) </del>  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">manoeuvrable </ins>aircraft, it can utilize <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">its </ins>flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Its </ins>four Hispano Mk V cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">For beginner to intermediate users Default belts </ins>is <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">recommended. Small </ins>1-2 second bursts is highly recommended to keep your guns from jamming. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, practicing in Custom battles or Test drive is recommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to surprise your enemy with shots they can't see!   </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly break off due to the very fragile radiator which, when damaged, almost instantly destroys the engine.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly break off due to the very fragile radiator which, when damaged, almost instantly destroys the engine.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Within War Thunder, the Firefly F Mk I is a Rank III aircraft situated early on in the Fleet Air Arm line. The distinctive feature of the Firefly Mk I is its characteristic chin radiator that supports the powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, later variants of which can also be seen on the late model Spitfires and Seafire. The aircraft is one of the first examples of a 4 cannon fighter aircraft available to pilots and boasts an impressive array of external weaponry to complement this.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Within War Thunder, the Firefly F Mk I is a Rank III aircraft situated early on in the Fleet Air Arm line. The distinctive feature of the Firefly Mk I is its characteristic chin radiator that supports the powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, later variants of which can also be seen on the late model Spitfires and Seafire. The aircraft is one of the first examples of a 4 cannon fighter aircraft available to pilots and boasts an impressive array of external weaponry to complement this.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Its 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons carry 160 rounds per gun for a total capacity of 640 rounds. This allows pilots of the Firefly to have more opportunities to attack enemy aircraft or ground targets with its guns. However, trigger discipline should still be <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">practised </del>in order to get the most out of it when it is being operated solely as a fighter. The Firefly can also mount 2 x 250 lb, 2 x 500 lb or 2 x 1,000 lb bombs with one under each wing. The final weapon upgrade, "HRC mk.8", allows for the installation of 8 x <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">76mm </del>RP-3 rockets, further boosting its ground attack capabilities.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Its 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons carry 160 rounds per gun for a total capacity of 640 rounds. This allows pilots of the Firefly to have more opportunities to attack enemy aircraft or ground targets with its guns. However, trigger discipline should still be <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">practiced </ins>in order to get the most out of it when it is being operated solely as a fighter. The Firefly can also mount 2 x 250 lb, 2 x 500 lb or 2 x 1,000 lb bombs with one under each wing. The final weapon upgrade, "HRC mk.8", allows for the installation of 8 x <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">76 mm </ins>RP-3 rockets, further boosting its ground attack capabilities.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly often struggles in initial climbing due to the heavy weight and large size of the aircraft. Once engaged, however, the Firefly's "Ace" combat advantage is its exceptional two stage combat flaps. Unlike most aircraft where the flap simply deploys from the wing, the Firefly's flaps actually swing back to enlarge the wing surface as a whole and create much more lift. This allows it to turn exceptionally well at low speeds without external ordnance attached and makes landings very simple to perform even on carriers. Coupled with a wide track and durable undercarriage, the Firefly rounds off to be a very forgiving aircraft to fly.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly often struggles in initial climbing due to the heavy weight and large size of the aircraft. Once engaged, however, the Firefly's "Ace" combat advantage is its exceptional two stage combat flaps. Unlike most aircraft where the flap simply deploys from the wing, the Firefly's flaps actually swing back to enlarge the wing surface as a whole and create much more lift. This allows it to turn exceptionally well at low speeds without external ordnance attached and makes landings very simple to perform even on carriers. Coupled with a wide track and durable undercarriage, the Firefly rounds off to be a very forgiving aircraft to fly.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most maneuverable aircraft, it can utilize it's flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. It's four Hispano Mk V cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. Using the Stock Hispano Mk Vs is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but, as stated earlier the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft so, small 1-2 second bursts is highly reccommended to keep your guns from jamming. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk 5s you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ablity to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round and one AP round. This belt is <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">avalibale </del>after the "Offensive 20mm" modification is unlocked. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is again recommended. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, praticing in Custom battles or Test drive is reccommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to supprise your enemy with shots they can't see! (Stealthy!)  </div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most maneuverable aircraft, it can utilize it's flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. It's four Hispano Mk V cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. Using the Stock Hispano Mk Vs is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but, as stated earlier the HE rounds you get tear apart enemy aircraft so, small 1-2 second bursts is highly reccommended to keep your guns from jamming. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk 5s you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ablity to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very, very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">(has a small ammount of HE filler) </ins>and one AP round. This belt is <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">available </ins>after the "Offensive 20mm" modification is unlocked. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is again recommended. Only when you have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts can be tricky to learn, praticing in Custom battles or Test drive is reccommended, once you become comfortable with them, you can begin to supprise your enemy with shots they can't see! (Stealthy!)  </div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly break downwards due to the very fragile radiator which, when damaged, almost instantly destroys the engine.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly break downwards due to the very fragile radiator which, when damaged, almost instantly destroys the engine.</div></td></tr>
</table>U76211440https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=168964&oldid=prevU76211440: /* Usage in battles */ I fixed up and old prompt for an old aircraft that is honestly very good in a dogfight.2023-08-13T05:37:54Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Usage in battles: </span> I fixed up and old prompt for an old aircraft that is honestly very good in a dogfight.</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The Firefly F Mk I is quite slow and not very manoeuvrable aircraft. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets before hostile fighters appear overhead. The Hispano Mk V cannons offer great rate of fire and their armour-piercing ammo makes them cause heavy damage to light pillboxes and even medium tanks when attacked from top. This advantage is offset with the cannon's poor accuracy on distances exceeding 800 m. The cannons' mid-wing placement also limits your engagement distance since it will be defined by the preset convergence.</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Air RB</ins></div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Once </del>you<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'ve expended </del>your <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">ordnance</del>, you can <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">return </del>to <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the base and rearm </del>or you can <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">support other fighters engaged in a dogfight. </del>Head-ons with enemy fighters are <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">not advised </del>due to the very fragile radiator which, when damaged, instantly destroys the engine.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">While the Firefly F Mk I is somewhat slow and not the most maneuverable aircraft, it can utilize it's flaps to good effect in a dogfight. It has the advantage of airspawn as a strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. It's four Hispano Mk V cannons offer good rate of fire and the Default belts you get have two HE rounds for every four bullets fired, which make quick work of enemy aircraft and two tap AI Artillery and AI AAA units. Using the Stock Hispano Mk Vs is hard due to their tendency to almost immediately overheat but, as stated earlier the HE rounds </ins>you <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">get tear apart enemy aircraft so, small 1-2 second bursts is highly reccommended to keep </ins>your <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">guns from jamming. The later modifications of the Hispano Mk 5s you get to research on the Firefly (Mk.II year 1942 & Mk.II year 1943) are improved in both accuracy and their ablity to fire in longer burst with each iteration. It is highly recommend that these modifications are prioritized next to the Flight performance modifications. The Default belts have the highest volume of HE rounds on every version of the Hispanos only beaten out by the very</ins>, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">very potent Stealth belts which have two HE rounds, one SAP-I round and one AP round. This belt is avalibale after the "Offensive 20mm" modification is unlocked. For beginner to intermediate users Default belts is again recommended. Only when </ins>you <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">have grasped the velocity and reach of the Hispanos is it advisable to switch over to Stealth belts. While Stealth belts </ins>can <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">be tricky </ins>to <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">learn, praticing in Custom battles </ins>or <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Test drive is reccommended, once you become comfortable with them, </ins>you can <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">begin to supprise your enemy with shots they can't see! (Stealthy!) </ins></div></td></tr>
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</table>U76211440https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=146251&oldid=prevU38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted2022-11-20T15:24:26Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">In-game description: </span> Reformatted</span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Early on, the Firefly had a rough start before finally reaching naval squadrons in 1943 and becoming fully operational in 1944. As well as taking part on the Tirpitz attacks - providing cover and support - the aircraft mainly served with the British Pacific Fleet. Proving its worth in this theatre of operation, the Firefly continued in service and was refined in later models to greatly improve the performance. Fireflies of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm would once again see service over the skies of Korea in 1950 alongside Seafires and Sea Furies before finally being retired in 1956 after a lengthy career. The Firefly would also serve with several other navies including the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Australian Navy to name only a few. The Firefly would ultimately bow out of service well into the age of jets to be replaced with this new breed of naval aircraft and another Fairey designed aircraft, the Gannet.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Early on, the Firefly had a rough start before finally reaching naval squadrons in 1943 and becoming fully operational in 1944. As well as taking part on the Tirpitz attacks - providing cover and support - the aircraft mainly served with the British Pacific Fleet. Proving its worth in this theatre of operation, the Firefly continued in service and was refined in later models to greatly improve the performance. Fireflies of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm would once again see service over the skies of Korea in 1950 alongside Seafires and Sea Furies before finally being retired in 1956 after a lengthy career. The Firefly would also serve with several other navies including the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Netherlands Navy and Royal Australian Navy to name only a few. The Firefly would ultimately bow out of service well into the age of jets to be replaced with this new breed of naval aircraft and another Fairey designed aircraft, the Gannet.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">{{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in</ins>-game description<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}}}</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}</ins></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Fairey Aviation Company had a long and successful relationship with the British Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, perhaps best summed up by test pilot Captain Eric Brown who described their aircraft as supremely versatile, reliable and possessing fine handling qualities, performance and firepower. The Firefly would be no different.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Fairey Aviation Company had a long and successful relationship with the British Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, perhaps best summed up by test pilot Captain Eric Brown who described their aircraft as supremely versatile, reliable and possessing fine handling qualities, performance and firepower. The Firefly would be no different.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>After a further period of testing and consolidation which led to the adoption of a horn balanced rudder and metal ailerons, an order for 200 Firefly I aircraft was placed and the first examples rolled off the production line in March 1943. After carrier trials in July, 1770 Naval Air Squadron was formed as the first Firefly squadron at RNAS Yeovilton in October 1943. Fireflies acquitted themselves well in their part in the series of strikes against the German battleship Tirpitz and in anti-shipping sorties in the ETO, but it would be in the Far East that the new fighter/strike aircraft would prove its worth. Playing not only an integral role in the ground attack elements of the famous Palembang raids, the Firefly also accounted for three Japanese fighters destroyed in air-to-air combat. Some 800 Firefly I's were built and continued to serve with distinction until the end of the war, but further advances in the design meant that the end of the war was certainly not the end of the Firefly's story.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>After a further period of testing and consolidation which led to the adoption of a horn balanced rudder and metal ailerons, an order for 200 Firefly I aircraft was placed and the first examples rolled off the production line in March 1943. After carrier trials in July, 1770 Naval Air Squadron was formed as the first Firefly squadron at RNAS Yeovilton in October 1943. Fireflies acquitted themselves well in their part in the series of strikes against the German battleship Tirpitz and in anti-shipping sorties in the ETO, but it would be in the Far East that the new fighter/strike aircraft would prove its worth. Playing not only an integral role in the ground attack elements of the famous Palembang raids, the Firefly also accounted for three Japanese fighters destroyed in air-to-air combat. Some 800 Firefly I's were built and continued to serve with distinction until the end of the war, but further advances in the design meant that the end of the war was certainly not the end of the Firefly's story.</div></td></tr>
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</table>U38088265https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=142442&oldid=prevU44629479: Edits2022-10-21T05:55:12Z<p>Edits</p>
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<tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly F Mk I is quite slow and not very <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">manoeuvrable </ins>aircraft. It has the advantage of airspawn as <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a </ins>strike aircraft, allowing it to reach enemy ground targets before hostile fighters appear overhead. The Hispano Mk V cannons offer great <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">rate of </ins>fire and their <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">armour-</ins>piercing ammo makes them cause heavy damage to light pillboxes and even medium tanks when attacked from top. This advantage is offset with the cannon<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">'s poor accuracy </ins>on distances exceeding <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">800 m. The </ins>cannons<ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">' mid-</ins>wing <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">placement also limits your engagement distance since it will be defined by the preset convergence</ins>.</div></td></tr>
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</table>U44629479https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=142308&oldid=prevU2126463: /* Usage in battles */2022-10-20T20:25:45Z<p><span dir="auto"><span class="autocomment">Usage in battles</span></span></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">''Describe </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">tactics </del>of <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">playing in the </del>aircraft, the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">features of using aircraft </del>in <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">a team and advice </del>on <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">tactics</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Refrain from creating a "guide" - do </del>not <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">impose a single point of view</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">but instead, give the reader food for thought</del>. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">Examine </del>the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics </del>of the <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">game </del>in <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">different modes (AB</del>, <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">RB, SB)</del>.<del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">''</del></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">The Firefly F Mk I is quite slow and not very maneuverable aircraft. It has </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">advantage </ins>of <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">airspawn as its strike </ins>aircraft, <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">allowing it to reach enemy ground targets before hostile fighters appear overhead. The Hispano Mk V cannons offer great fire rate and their armor piercing ammo makes them cause heavy damage to light pillboxes and even medium tanks when attacked from top. This advantage is offset with </ins>the <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">cannon placement </ins>in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">wings making them very inaccurate </ins>on <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">distances exceeding 500m due to the cannons not being in wing roots</ins>.  </div></td></tr>
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</table>U2126463https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Firefly_F_Mk_I&diff=129572&oldid=prevU38088265 at 12:15, 26 May 20222022-05-26T12:15:43Z<p></p>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Within War Thunder, the Firefly F Mk I is a Rank III aircraft situated early on in the Fleet Air Arm line. The distinctive feature of the Firefly Mk I is its characteristic chin radiator that supports the powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, later variants of which can also be seen on the late model Spitfires and Seafire. The aircraft is one of the first examples of a 4 cannon fighter aircraft available to pilots and boasts an impressive array of external weaponry to complement this.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Within War Thunder, the Firefly F Mk I is a Rank III aircraft situated early on in the Fleet Air Arm line. The distinctive feature of the Firefly Mk I is its characteristic chin radiator that supports the powerful Rolls-Royce Griffon engine, later variants of which can also be seen on the late model Spitfires and Seafire. The aircraft is one of the first examples of a 4 cannon fighter aircraft available to pilots and boasts an impressive array of external weaponry to complement this.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Its 4 x <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">20mm </del>Hispano Mk II cannons carry 160 rounds per gun for a total capacity of 640 rounds. This allows pilots of the Firefly to have more opportunities to attack enemy aircraft or ground targets with its guns. However, trigger discipline should still be practised in order to get the most out of it when it is being operated solely as a fighter. The Firefly can also mount 2 x 250 lb, 2 x 500 lb or 2 x 1,000 lb bombs with one under each wing. The final weapon upgrade, "HRC mk.8", allows for the installation of 8 x 76mm RP-3 rockets, further boosting its ground attack capabilities.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>Its 4 x <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">20 mm </ins>Hispano Mk II cannons carry 160 rounds per gun for a total capacity of 640 rounds. This allows pilots of the Firefly to have more opportunities to attack enemy aircraft or ground targets with its guns. However, trigger discipline should still be practised in order to get the most out of it when it is being operated solely as a fighter. The Firefly can also mount 2 x 250 lb, 2 x 500 lb or 2 x 1,000 lb bombs with one under each wing. The final weapon upgrade, "HRC mk.8", allows for the installation of 8 x 76mm RP-3 rockets, further boosting its ground attack capabilities.</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly often struggles in initial climbing due to the heavy weight and large size of the aircraft. Once engaged, however, the Firefly's "Ace" combat advantage is its exceptional two stage combat flaps. Unlike most aircraft where the flap simply deploys from the wing, the Firefly's flaps actually swing back to enlarge the wing surface as a whole and create much more lift. This allows it to turn exceptionally well at low speeds without external ordnance attached and makes landings very simple to perform even on carriers. Coupled with a wide track and durable undercarriage, the Firefly rounds off to be a very forgiving aircraft to fly.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly often struggles in initial climbing due to the heavy weight and large size of the aircraft. Once engaged, however, the Firefly's "Ace" combat advantage is its exceptional two stage combat flaps. Unlike most aircraft where the flap simply deploys from the wing, the Firefly's flaps actually swing back to enlarge the wing surface as a whole and create much more lift. This allows it to turn exceptionally well at low speeds without external ordnance attached and makes landings very simple to perform even on carriers. Coupled with a wide track and durable undercarriage, the Firefly rounds off to be a very forgiving aircraft to fly.</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>| < 321 || < 400 || < 410 || > 316</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>| < 321 || < 400 || < 410 || > 316</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"></del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! colspan="3" | Setting 1</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! Optimal altitude</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! 100% Engine power</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! WEP Engine power</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">| 1,980 m || 1,510 hp || 1,784 hp</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! colspan="3" | Setting 2</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! Optimal altitude</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! 100% Engine power</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">! WEP Engine power</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">|-</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">| 4,350 m || 1,370 hp || 1,603 hp</del></div></td><td colspan="2"> </td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>|-</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>|-</div></td></tr>
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<td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 107:</td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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.'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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.'' --></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{main|G.P. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">250 lb </del>Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">500 lb </del>Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1,000 lb </del>Mk.I (1,000 lb)|RP-3}}</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|RP-3}}</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* Without load</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* Without load</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 2 x 250 lb G.P. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">250 lb </del>Mk.IV bombs (500 lb total)</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 2 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (500 lb total)</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 2 x 1,000 lb M.C. <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">1,000 lb </del>Mk.I bombs (2,000 lb total)</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 2 x 1,000 lb M.C. Mk.I bombs (2,000 lb total)</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 8 x RP-3 rockets</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* 8 x RP-3 rockets</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Usage in battles ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== Usage in battles ==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>''Describe the tactics of playing in <del class="diffchange diffchange-inline">an </del>aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''</div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>''Describe the tactics of playing in <ins class="diffchange diffchange-inline">the </ins>aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>=== Manual Engine Control ===</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>=== Manual Engine Control ===</div></td></tr>
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<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== History ==</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>== History ==</div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'>−</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --></div></td><td class='diff-marker'>+</td><td style="color:black; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><!-- ''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 long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --></div></td></tr>
<tr><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly originated as a replacement for both the Blackburn Skua and Fairey Fulmar designs. The tried and tested the concept of having two crew, a pilot and an observer, proved to be effective for long-range missions where the aircraft would be airborne for an extended period of time. However, the origins of this crew composition were far less well thought out as some of its other features; the late inter-war period saw the British Admiralty insist on two crew members for any naval aircraft other than those intended for point defence, as it was felt that the complexities of over-sea navigation were too complicated for a pilot to carry out whilst simultaneously controlling the aircraft. This would, however, limit the performance of the aircraft due to the extra weight and size. First taking to the skies in 1941, the Firefly had an impressive 4 x 20 mm cannons; a massive improvement over the Fulmar's 8 x 0.303 inch (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns. The first model was to use a Rolls-Royce Griffon IIB engine that was a significant boost over the Fulmar's Rolls-Royce Merlin.</div></td><td class='diff-marker'> </td><td style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #333333; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #e6e6e6; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>The Firefly originated as a replacement for both the Blackburn Skua and Fairey Fulmar designs. The tried and tested the concept of having two crew, a pilot and an observer, proved to be effective for long-range missions where the aircraft would be airborne for an extended period of time. However, the origins of this crew composition were far less well thought out as some of its other features; the late inter-war period saw the British Admiralty insist on two crew members for any naval aircraft other than those intended for point defence, as it was felt that the complexities of over-sea navigation were too complicated for a pilot to carry out whilst simultaneously controlling the aircraft. This would, however, limit the performance of the aircraft due to the extra weight and size. First taking to the skies in 1941, the Firefly had an impressive 4 x 20 mm cannons; a massive improvement over the Fulmar's 8 x 0.303 inch (7.7 mm) Browning machine guns. The first model was to use a Rolls-Royce Griffon IIB engine that was a significant boost over the Fulmar's Rolls-Royce Merlin.</div></td></tr>
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