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| about = German jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = German jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]]. | ||
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+ | The Me-163B-0, the second variant of the Komet, differs little from the first. Instead of being equipped with two 30mm MK108 cannons, the B-0 variant adorns two 20mm MG151 cannons with the option of bringing two more in the form of gun pods (available on the stock plane). The B-0 is slightly faster and slightly less maneuverable than the previous model, but the play style is exactly the same. The sole difference being that the B-0 sits at a BR of 8.7 instead of 8.0. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m) | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
− | | 943 || 933 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || | + | | 943 || 933 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.2 || 21.3 || 27.7 || 25.0 || rowspan="2" | 850 |
|- | |- | ||
! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
− | | 966 || 955 || | + | | 966 || 955 || 20.8 || 21.0 || 46.4 || 37.0 |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
==== Details ==== | ==== Details ==== | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="6" | Features | ! colspan="6" | Features | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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! colspan="7" | Limits | ! colspan="7" | Limits | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 620 || N/A || 420 || ~9 || ~4 |
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! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number | ||
− | ! colspan="1" | | + | ! colspan="1" | Empty mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel) |
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| colspan="2" | Walter HWK 109-509A-2 || 1 | | colspan="2" | Walter HWK 109-509A-2 || 1 | ||
− | | colspan="1" | 1, | + | | colspan="1" | 1,900 kg || colspan="2" | 199 kg/m<sup>2</sup> |
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! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight | + | ! colspan="2" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight |
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! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type | ||
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| 166 kg || colspan="2" | Liquid-fuel rocket | | 166 kg || colspan="2" | Liquid-fuel rocket | ||
− | | 2, | + | | 2,235 kg || 3,910 kg || 4,297 kg |
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− | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | + | ! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} |
! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ||
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| ''Stationary'' || 1,700 kgf || N/A | | ''Stationary'' || 1,700 kgf || N/A | ||
− | | 0. | + | | 0.76 || 0.43 || 0.40 |
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− | | ''Optimal'' || 1,700 kgf<br>(any speed)|| N/A | + | | ''Optimal'' || 1,700 kgf<br />(any speed) || N/A |
− | | 0. | + | | 0.76 || 0.43 || 0.40 |
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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− | + | * 90 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot. | |
− | + | * 15 mm Steel plate cone in the nose. | |
− | + | * 13 mm Steel plates behind the pilot. | |
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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− | {{main|MG 151 (20 mm)}} | + | {{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
− | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total) | + | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total) |
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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− | {{main|MG 151 (20 mm)}} | + | {{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
* Without load | * Without load | ||
− | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, suspended (80 rpg = 160 total) | + | * 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, suspended (80 rpg = 160 total) |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | + | === Manual Engine Control === | |
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Mixer | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Pitch | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Oil | ||
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable | ||
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− | + | === Modules === | |
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− | + | ! colspan="1" | Tier | |
− | + | ! colspan="1" | Flight performance | |
− | + | ! colspan="1" | Survivability | |
− | + | ! colspan="1" | Weaponry | |
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− | + | | I | |
− | + | | Fuselage repair | |
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− | + | | Offensive 20 mm | |
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− | + | | II | |
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− | + | | Airframe | |
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− | + | | III | |
− | + | | Wings repair | |
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− | + | | New 20 mm cannons | |
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− | + | | IV | |
− | + | | Engine | |
− | + | | Cover | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | + | '''Pros:''' | |
− | + | * Very high climb rate and acceleration | |
− | * | + | * Decent speed |
− | * Amazing | + | * Can go over Mach 1 in level flight at very high altitudes (~15,500 m) |
− | * | + | * Excellent maneuverability |
− | * | + | * Amazing energy retention in vertical manuevers |
+ | * One of the best turn rates of the rank | ||
+ | * Powerful 20 mm MK 151 cannons that are extremely deadly | ||
* Small target | * Small target | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Extremely limited fuel capacity | * Extremely limited fuel capacity | ||
* Prone to wing overload crashes when the fuel tanks are full | * Prone to wing overload crashes when the fuel tanks are full | ||
− | * | + | * Vulnerable airframe |
− | * Aircraft easily compresses | + | * Aircraft easily compresses during high speeds |
− | * | + | * No take-off flaps |
− | * | + | * Any use of the rudder slows the Komet down drastically |
− | * | + | * Often up-tiered to 9.7 BR |
− | * No | + | * No researchable G-Suit |
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+ | * | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
− | + | ''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>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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;Skins | ;Skins | ||
− | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=me-163b-0 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=fighter&vehicle=me-163b-0 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] |
;Images | ;Images | ||
− | < | + | <div><ul> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 001.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 001.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 002.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 002.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 003.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 003.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 004.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 004.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 005.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 005.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 006.jpg | + | <li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Me 163B-0 WTWallpaper 006.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li> |
− | </ | + | </ul></div> |
;Videos | ;Videos | ||
− | {{Youtube-gallery | + | {{Youtube-gallery|INb9VjLxKf0|'''Most unusual aircraft''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:24 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|y_BcBzYVOeU|'''The Shooting Range #116''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 09:19 discusses the Me 163.}} |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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− | * [ | + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5763-development-me-163b-0-model-update-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Me 163B-0, Model Update] |
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Revision as of 02:49, 17 November 2020
Contents
This page is about the German jet fighter Me 163 B-0. For the version equipped with 30 mm MK 108 autocannons, see Me 163 B. |
Description
The Me 163 B-0 is a rank V German jet fighter
with a battle rating of 9.3 (AB), 8.7 (RB), and 8.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.81 "The Valkyries".
The Me-163B-0, the second variant of the Komet, differs little from the first. Instead of being equipped with two 30mm MK108 cannons, the B-0 variant adorns two 20mm MG151 cannons with the option of bringing two more in the form of gun pods (available on the stock plane). The B-0 is slightly faster and slightly less maneuverable than the previous model, but the play style is exactly the same. The sole difference being that the B-0 sits at a BR of 8.7 instead of 8.0.
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 943 | 933 | 15000 | 21.2 | 21.3 | 27.7 | 25.0 | 850 |
Upgraded | 966 | 955 | 20.8 | 21.0 | 46.4 | 37.0 |
Details
Features | |||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
✓ | X | ✓ | X | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
1040 | 550 | 620 | N/A | 420 | ~9 | ~4 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 790 | < 600 | < 690 | N/A |
Engine performance
Engine | Aircraft mass | ||||
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Engine name | Number | Empty mass | Wing loading (full fuel) | ||
Walter HWK 109-509A-2 | 1 | 1,900 kg | 199 kg/m2 | ||
Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) | Max Takeoff Weight | |||
Weight (each) | Type | 1m fuel | 6m fuel | ||
166 kg | Liquid-fuel rocket | 2,235 kg | 3,910 kg | 4,297 kg | |
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%) | ||||
Condition | 100% | WEP | 1m fuel | 6m fuel | MTOW |
Stationary | 1,700 kgf | N/A | 0.76 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
Optimal | 1,700 kgf (any speed) |
N/A | 0.76 | 0.43 | 0.40 |
Survivability and armour
- 90 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot.
- 15 mm Steel plate cone in the nose.
- 13 mm Steel plates behind the pilot.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Me 163 B-0 is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
Suspended armament
The Me 163 B-0 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, suspended (80 rpg = 160 total)
Usage in battles
Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Not controllable | Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry |
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I | Fuselage repair | Offensive 20 mm | |
II | Airframe | ||
III | Wings repair | New 20 mm cannons | |
IV | Engine | Cover |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very high climb rate and acceleration
- Decent speed
- Can go over Mach 1 in level flight at very high altitudes (~15,500 m)
- Excellent maneuverability
- Amazing energy retention in vertical manuevers
- One of the best turn rates of the rank
- Powerful 20 mm MK 151 cannons that are extremely deadly
- Small target
Cons:
- Extremely limited fuel capacity
- Prone to wing overload crashes when the fuel tanks are full
- Vulnerable airframe
- Aircraft easily compresses during high speeds
- No take-off flaps
- Any use of the rudder slows the Komet down drastically
- Often up-tiered to 9.7 BR
- No researchable G-Suit
History
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: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main
template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === Encyclopedia Info ===
, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
- Images
- Videos
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
Germany jet aircraft | |
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Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
Me 262 A | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
Me 262 C | Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b |
Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
West Germany | Alpha Jet A |
USA | ◄F-84F |
◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K | |
◄F-104G | |
◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F | |
USSR | ◊MiG-15bis |
◊MiG-19S | |
◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA | |
◊MiG-29 · ◄MiG-29G | |
◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
◊IL-28 | |
Poland | ◊Lim-5P |
Britain | ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◌Hunter F.58 (Swiss) |
Italy | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |