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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 8 mm Steel - Nose armor
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* 8 mm Steel - Nose armour
 
* 60 mm Bulletproof Glass
 
* 60 mm Bulletproof Glass
 
* 12 mm Steel - Headrest
 
* 12 mm Steel - Headrest
 
* 8 mm Steel - Cockpit mid plate
 
* 8 mm Steel - Cockpit mid plate
 
* 8 mm Steel - Rear gunner plate
 
* 8 mm Steel - Rear gunner plate
* 9 mm Steel - Rear boom armor plate
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* 9 mm Steel - Rear boom armour plate
* 9 mm Steel - Liquid cooling protective armor
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* 9 mm Steel - Liquid cooling protective armour
* 5 mm Steel - Wing leading edge armor
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* 5 mm Steel - Wing leading edge armour
 
* 8 mm Steel - Engine nacelle fore and aft plates
 
* 8 mm Steel - Engine nacelle fore and aft plates
  
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* 50mm gun is capable of destroying heavy tanks(AP belt) and any kind of planes with a single shot(Air targets belt)
 
* 50mm gun is capable of destroying heavy tanks(AP belt) and any kind of planes with a single shot(Air targets belt)
 
* Very accurate 50mm gun, if used properly
 
* Very accurate 50mm gun, if used properly
* Good climbing rate and starting possition, suitable for ground attack or interecepting bombers
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* Good climbing rate and starting position, suitable for ground attack or intercepting bombers
 
* 2x13mm turret cover huge vertical angle
 
* 2x13mm turret cover huge vertical angle
 
* Good in steep dives, has air brakes
 
* Good in steep dives, has air brakes
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Big plane, perfect target for enemy fighters
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* Big plane, a perfect target for enemy fighters
* Fighting other planes is requiring good aiming skills
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* Fighting other planes requires good aiming skills
* Can't rely much on AI gunner, no good armor
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* Can't rely much on AI gunner, no good armour
 
* Very slow turning speed
 
* Very slow turning speed
* 600km/h at 6750m is good, but in reality you'll be queal or slower than Su-6 at lower heights
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* 600 km/h at 6,750 m is good, but in reality, you'll be queal or slower than Su-6 at lower heights
* No additional armaments, inexpirienced pilot can waste 22 shots pretty quick
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* No additional armaments, inexperienced pilot can waste 22 shots pretty quick
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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=== In-game description ===
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"April 1944 saw the Me.410B version replace the Me.410A on the assembly lines. The main distinction of this variant was its Daimler-Benz DB 603G twelve-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The new engines had an increased boost and compression ratio, which allowed a takeoff power of 1,900 hp.
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The aircraft's armament was reinforced. The pair of 7.92 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 17 machine guns mounted in the nose section were replaced with the same number of the more powerful and efficient 13 mm large-calibre Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131 machine guns.
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Me.410B planes could now have two additional 300-litre fuel tanks suspended under their wing panels, and the main landing gear legs were extended.
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Just as it was in the case of the Me.410A, two main versions of the aircraft saw full-scale production: the Me.410B-1 high-speed bomber and the Me.410B-2 ""destroyer"". Various Rüstsatz and Umbausatz kits were used on these aircraft.
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The Me.410B-1/U2 and the Me.410B-1/U4 had armament corresponding to the same versions of the A-1 modification: either a pair of 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons (the U2 kit), or a 50 mm Rheinmetall BK 5 cannon (the U4 kit).
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The Me.410B-2/U2 version of the aircraft had a WB 151 ventral container with two more 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons.
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In addition to the 50 mm Rheinmetall BK 5 cannon mounted in the bomb bay, Me.410B-2/U4 planes had a pair of 30 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 103 cannons installed. To make room, their 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannon and 13 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131 machine guns were removed. About a hundred such kits were delivered to the Luftwaffe's troops on the front lines.
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Several more ""field modification kits"" for the Me.410B-2 were developed for the purpose of fighting Allied bombers. The R2 kit included a WB 108 container with two 30 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 108 cannons. The R3 kit also allowed the mounting of additional 30 mm cannons of a different type (Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 103) in a WB 103 container.
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In addition to a WB 151 container, planes equipped with the R4 kit received two additional 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons mounted under the fuselage. Planes with the R5 kit received a container with four Mauser MG 151/20 cannons, mounted in the bomb bay.
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In April 1944, several Me.410B-2/U4 aircraft received a 37 mm Rheinmetall BK 3,7 aircraft anti-tank cannon for trial."
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==

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Me 410 B-2/U4
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This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Me 410 B-2/U4. For other uses, see Me 410 (Family).

Description

GarageImage Me 410 B-2 U4.jpg


The Me 410 B-2/U4 is a rank II German twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/RB) and 4.7 (SB). This twin-engine fighter has been the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

General info

The Me 410's instrument panel.

Flight Performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 6,750 m)
Max altitude
(meters)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
577 562 10250 31.2 31.2 7.9 7.9 520
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 6,750 m)
Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second)
Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
 ?  ? 10250  ??.?  ??.?  ??.?  ??.? 520

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h)
Gear limit
(km/h)
Combat flap
(km/h)
Max Static G
+ -
750 350 480 ~9 ~3
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h)
Rudder
(km/h)
Elevators
(km/h)
Radiator
(km/h)
< 360 < 360 < 460 > 265
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
5,750 m 3,120 hp 3,551 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 8 mm Steel - Nose armour
  • 60 mm Bulletproof Glass
  • 12 mm Steel - Headrest
  • 8 mm Steel - Cockpit mid plate
  • 8 mm Steel - Rear gunner plate
  • 9 mm Steel - Rear boom armour plate
  • 9 mm Steel - Liquid cooling protective armour
  • 5 mm Steel - Wing leading edge armour
  • 8 mm Steel - Engine nacelle fore and aft plates

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Me 410 B-2/U4 is armed with:

  • 1 x 50 mm BK 5 cannon, nose-mounted (22 rpg)
  • 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, nose-mounted (350 rpg = 700 total)

Defensive armament

Main article: MG 131 (13 mm)

The Me 410 B-2/U4 is defended by:

  • 1 x 13 mm MG 131, fuselage side-turret (500 rpg)
  • 1 x 13 mm MG 131, fuselage side-turret (500 rpg)

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
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable Not controllable Controllable Combined Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Turret 13 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 13 mm MGs (turret) Offensive 50 mm
III Wings Repair Engine Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine Injection Cover New 20 mm Cannons New 50 mm Cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Well protected nose and pilot
  • 50mm gun is capable of destroying heavy tanks(AP belt) and any kind of planes with a single shot(Air targets belt)
  • Very accurate 50mm gun, if used properly
  • Good climbing rate and starting position, suitable for ground attack or intercepting bombers
  • 2x13mm turret cover huge vertical angle
  • Good in steep dives, has air brakes
  • Can fly with one engine

Cons:

  • Big plane, a perfect target for enemy fighters
  • Fighting other planes requires good aiming skills
  • Can't rely much on AI gunner, no good armour
  • Very slow turning speed
  • 600 km/h at 6,750 m is good, but in reality, you'll be queal or slower than Su-6 at lower heights
  • No additional armaments, inexperienced pilot can waste 22 shots pretty quick

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 big, 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>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. 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).

In-game description

"April 1944 saw the Me.410B version replace the Me.410A on the assembly lines. The main distinction of this variant was its Daimler-Benz DB 603G twelve-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The new engines had an increased boost and compression ratio, which allowed a takeoff power of 1,900 hp.

The aircraft's armament was reinforced. The pair of 7.92 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 17 machine guns mounted in the nose section were replaced with the same number of the more powerful and efficient 13 mm large-calibre Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131 machine guns.

Me.410B planes could now have two additional 300-litre fuel tanks suspended under their wing panels, and the main landing gear legs were extended.

Just as it was in the case of the Me.410A, two main versions of the aircraft saw full-scale production: the Me.410B-1 high-speed bomber and the Me.410B-2 ""destroyer"". Various Rüstsatz and Umbausatz kits were used on these aircraft.

The Me.410B-1/U2 and the Me.410B-1/U4 had armament corresponding to the same versions of the A-1 modification: either a pair of 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons (the U2 kit), or a 50 mm Rheinmetall BK 5 cannon (the U4 kit).

The Me.410B-2/U2 version of the aircraft had a WB 151 ventral container with two more 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons.

In addition to the 50 mm Rheinmetall BK 5 cannon mounted in the bomb bay, Me.410B-2/U4 planes had a pair of 30 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 103 cannons installed. To make room, their 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannon and 13 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131 machine guns were removed. About a hundred such kits were delivered to the Luftwaffe's troops on the front lines.

Several more ""field modification kits"" for the Me.410B-2 were developed for the purpose of fighting Allied bombers. The R2 kit included a WB 108 container with two 30 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 108 cannons. The R3 kit also allowed the mounting of additional 30 mm cannons of a different type (Rheinmetall-Borsig MK 103) in a WB 103 container.

In addition to a WB 151 container, planes equipped with the R4 kit received two additional 20 mm Mauser MG 151/20 cannons mounted under the fuselage. Planes with the R5 kit received a container with four Mauser MG 151/20 cannons, mounted in the bomb bay.

In April 1944, several Me.410B-2/U4 aircraft received a 37 mm Rheinmetall BK 3,7 aircraft anti-tank cannon for trial."

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

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


Germany twin-engine fighters
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