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== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | <!-- ''In the description, the first part | + | <!--''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''--> |
− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a | + | [[File:GarageImage_PBM-3 Mariner.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
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+ | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} USA bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] as part of the [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6037-event-sea-voyage-en Sea Voyage] event that ran from 21 February to 11 March 2019. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === Flight Performance === |
− | + | Due to the fact that it is a large seaplane, it is not very manoeuvrable and has trouble banking. However, when you get into a high-angle bank, it does turn fairly easily because of its large wings. As for payloads, it doesn't matter which payload you take because all of the bombs are contained in the nacelle-mounted bomb bays and won't have a big difference in performance. | |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |
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− | Due to the fact that it is a large seaplane, | + | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics |
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' |
− | ! | + | |- |
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,962 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,962 m) | ||
− | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) |
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>( | + | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>( | + | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters) |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! AB !! RB !! | + | ! AB |
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |336||325|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||34.4||35.3||3.5||3.5||585 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,962 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! AB |
− | + | ! RB | |
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | 364 || 349 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 33.8 || 34.0 || 6.5 || 4.9 ||585 | |
− | | 364 || 349 || 33.8 || 34.0 || 6.5 || 4.9 | ||
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|} | |} | ||
− | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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! colspan="5" | Features | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
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− | ! Combat | + | ! Combat flap |
+ | ! Take-off flap | ||
+ | ! Landing flap | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | ||
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− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
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− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Limits |
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− | ! rowspan="2" | | + | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h) |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h) | + | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h) |
− | ! | + | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h) |
! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
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+ | ! - | ||
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− | | {{Specs| | + | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||340|| ~?? || ~? |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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− | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities | + | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Ailerons | + | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h) |
+ | ! Rudder<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Elevators<br>(km/h) | ||
+ | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
|- | |- | ||
| < 220 || < 220 || < 230 || > 312 | | < 220 || < 220 || < 230 || > 312 | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2,042 m || 1,500 hp || 1,575 hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 4,542 m || 1,350 hp || 1,418 hp | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Optimal altitude | ||
+ | ! 100% Engine power | ||
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- --> | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | + | <!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured | ||
* No armour | * No armour | ||
* Small fuel tanks in wing roots, rest in bottom of fuselage | * Small fuel tanks in wing roots, rest in bottom of fuselage | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
− | + | <!--''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.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''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.'' --> | + | {{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)}} |
− | {{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb) | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is able to be equipped with: |
− | + | * 12 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs | |
− | + | * 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs | |
− | * 12 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs | + | * 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs |
− | * 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs | ||
− | * 8 x | ||
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=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
− | + | <!--''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available remove this subsection.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available | + | {{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}} |
− | {{main|M2 | ||
− | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended with: |
* 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose turret (400 rpg) | * 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose turret (400 rpg) | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == 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 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).'' | |
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
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− | ! rowspan="2" | Mixer | + | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Pitch | + | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch |
− | ! colspan="3" | Radiator | + | ! colspan="3" |Radiator |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger | + | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | + | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger |
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− | ! Oil | + | ! Oil |
+ | ! Water | ||
+ | ! Type | ||
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− | | Not controllable || Controllable<br> | + | | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable<br>Has automatic pitch || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | <!-- '' | + | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * Massive bomb load | + | * Massive bomb load |
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− | * Big | + | * Big target |
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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 | + | <!--''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 an 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></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''--> |
+ | In the mid 1930s, the U.S. Navy was eager to replace their outdated flying boats with newer models. In order to do so, the Navy started a competition between aircraft manufacturers, whose winner would receive a production contract with the Navy. | ||
− | + | The Martin company submitted the designs on their four-engine Model 160 aircraft, which didn’t garner any significant interest from the Navy. However, Martin continued to work on the design, reworking it into a two-engine aircraft, designated Model 162. | |
− | + | This design proved to be a lot more successful, with the Navy quickly ordering for a prototype of the aircraft to be produced. Designated XPBM-1 “Mariner”, the prototype conducted its maiden flight in February 1939. Following successful trials, the aircraft was adopted by the USN as early as September 1939 and order into production. | |
− | + | In late 1940, Martin received a large order for more flying boats to be manufactured. However, with the company’s production capacity being reached, construction of these new machines was delayed. In the meantime, the PBM was further improved by installing new engines, increasing overall size and doubling payload capacity. The new PBM-3 Mariner entered production in 1941, the first batch of 32 vehicles entering service in 1942. | |
− | + | The Mariners primarily served with the USN as coastal patrol aircraft before the outbreak of WW2. However, after the United States’ entry into WW2, Mariners were used in the anti-submarine role in the Atlantic and also took part in operations in the Pacific Theatre. | |
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− | The | + | The PBM-3 Mariner flying boats of the third series served very briefly during WW2, as nearly all PBM-3s from the first series were converted into unarmed transport machines, shortly after their construction. Nevertheless, the aircraft proved to be very successful and further models were built in large numbers - in total more than 1360 Mariner vehicles of different modifications. Mariners were also used in small numbers by Great Britain, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and the Netherlands. The last Mariners were phased out of service during the 1960s, being replaced by newer aircraft. |
− | + | ''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6040-development-pbm-3-mariner-the-eye-in-the-sky-en Devblog]'' | |
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | + | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | |
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
− | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
− | * ''other literature.'' --> | + | * ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;'' |
+ | * ''other literature.''--> | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6040-development-pbm-3-mariner-the-eye-in-the-sky-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> PBM-3 Mariner: The Eye in the Sky] |
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{{USA premium aircraft}} | {{USA premium aircraft}} |
Revision as of 00:10, 21 October 2019
Contents
Description
The PBM-3 "Mariner" is a rank II USA bomber
with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update 1.85 "Supersonic" as part of the Sea Voyage event that ran from 21 February to 11 March 2019.
General info
Flight Performance
Due to the fact that it is a large seaplane, it is not very manoeuvrable and has trouble banking. However, when you get into a high-angle bank, it does turn fairly easily because of its large wings. As for payloads, it doesn't matter which payload you take because all of the bombs are contained in the nacelle-mounted bomb bays and won't have a big difference in performance.
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 3,962 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
336 | 325 | 6200 | 34.4 | 35.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 585 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 3,962 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
364 | 349 | 6200 | 33.8 | 34.0 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 585 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
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Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
405 | 450 | 340 | ~?? | ~? |
Optimal velocities | |||
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Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 220 | < 220 | < 230 | > 312 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
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Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
2,042 m | 1,500 hp | 1,575 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
4,542 m | 1,350 hp | 1,418 hp |
Survivability and armour
- No armour
- Small fuel tanks in wing roots, rest in bottom of fuselage
Armaments
Suspended armament
The PBM-3 "Mariner" is able to be equipped with:
- 12 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs
- 8 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
- 8 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs
Defensive armament
The PBM-3 "Mariner" is defended with:
- 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose turret (400 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, 2 x waist turret (375 rpg = 750 total)
- 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (600 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, tail turret (350 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 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 | Controllable Has automatic pitch |
Controllable | Controllable | Separate | Controllable | Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Massive bomb load
Cons:
- Big target
History
In the mid 1930s, the U.S. Navy was eager to replace their outdated flying boats with newer models. In order to do so, the Navy started a competition between aircraft manufacturers, whose winner would receive a production contract with the Navy.
The Martin company submitted the designs on their four-engine Model 160 aircraft, which didn’t garner any significant interest from the Navy. However, Martin continued to work on the design, reworking it into a two-engine aircraft, designated Model 162.
This design proved to be a lot more successful, with the Navy quickly ordering for a prototype of the aircraft to be produced. Designated XPBM-1 “Mariner”, the prototype conducted its maiden flight in February 1939. Following successful trials, the aircraft was adopted by the USN as early as September 1939 and order into production.
In late 1940, Martin received a large order for more flying boats to be manufactured. However, with the company’s production capacity being reached, construction of these new machines was delayed. In the meantime, the PBM was further improved by installing new engines, increasing overall size and doubling payload capacity. The new PBM-3 Mariner entered production in 1941, the first batch of 32 vehicles entering service in 1942.
The Mariners primarily served with the USN as coastal patrol aircraft before the outbreak of WW2. However, after the United States’ entry into WW2, Mariners were used in the anti-submarine role in the Atlantic and also took part in operations in the Pacific Theatre.
The PBM-3 Mariner flying boats of the third series served very briefly during WW2, as nearly all PBM-3s from the first series were converted into unarmed transport machines, shortly after their construction. Nevertheless, the aircraft proved to be very successful and further models were built in large numbers - in total more than 1360 Mariner vehicles of different modifications. Mariners were also used in small numbers by Great Britain, Australia, Argentina, Uruguay and the Netherlands. The last Mariners were phased out of service during the 1960s, being replaced by newer aircraft.
- From Devblog
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as 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
USA bombers | |
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Dive | SB2U-2 · SB2U-3 · SBD-3 · SB2C-1C · SB2C-4 |
Torpedo | TBD-1 · PBY-5 Catalina · PBY-5A Catalina · TBF-1C · BTD-1 |
Medium | B-10B · B-18A · B-34 · PV-2D · B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT · B-26B |
Heavy | B-17E · B-17E/L · B-17G-60-VE · PB4Y-2 · B-24D-25-CO · B-29A-BN |
Hydroplanes | OS2U-1 · OS2U-3 · PBM-1 "Mariner" · PBM-3 "Mariner" |
USA premium aircraft | |
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Fighters | Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · P-40C · P-43A-1 |
P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55 | |
▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc | |
Twin-engine fighters | XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3 |
Jet fighters | P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A |
Strike aircraft | A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · A-6E TRAM · A-10A |
Bombers | A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PV-2D |