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== Description ==
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|market=PV-2D Harpoon (USA)
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The Lockheed PV-2 "Harpoon" was a significant development from the PV-1 "Ventura". The Harpoon, much like the name implies, was intended for maritime duties. One of the biggest complaints about the PV-1 was its lacklustre takeoff performance. To fix that, the PV-2 featured a longer wingspan to increase lift. Further modifications included more provisions for fuel, the removal of the bombardier's position, and other air frame changes. The R-2800-31 Double Wasp engine was kept in place from the Ventura. Performance was expected to be a bit worse except for range and take-off due to the extra fuel provisions and wing change. During initial testing, it was found that the wings would wrinkle, and another completely new redesign was needed to fix the issue. After the problem was remedied, the PV-2 Harpoon was quite popular within service and was also exported to other countries like Brazil and New Zealand. 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift Rank {{Specs|rank}} American medium bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]], during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.
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The PV-2D Harpoon is a bomber and should be played as such. Though its payload is not big enough to attack bases and airfield, it allows for enough power against tactical targets such as ground and naval units. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns also allow for great damage effect on light-skinned enemy vehicles, even enemy planes are able to align the rounds onto the target. Though the gunners provide ample top and bottom protection, the tail of the vehicle is a blind spot to the two turret gunners and thus a tailing pursuant would be a priority threat.
  
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/4648-special-war-thunder-chronicles-en/|2017 World War Two: Chronicle]] event. It is quite a rare aircraft but packs a much more powerful punch compared to its predecessor, the B-34 "Lexington". It features a much larger bomb load capacity, more defensive armament, and an incredible eight offensive 12.7 mm machine guns. Unfortunately, the Harpoon does not receive late-war .50 cal belts. However, it does receive two belts (stealth and universal), which have a belt composition of 4 out of 5 rounds being incendinary or AP-I. With its bomber spawn and flight performance, players can easily bomb targets before switching to attack other enemy bombers or fighters. Thanks to its flaps, the Harpoon can turn tight, which can surprise many enemy fighters. Overall, the PV-2D Harpoon is an excellent aircraft due to its numerous capabilities.
 
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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| 488 || 435 || 9,500 || 29.9 || 30.3 || 7.2 || 8.8 || 549
 
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! Stock
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,267 m)
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| 448 || 435 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.2 || 30.1 || 8.9 || 8.9 || rowspan="2" | 549
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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! Upgraded
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! AB
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| 513 || 478 || 26.9 || 28.0 || 16.2 || 12.0
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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| 513 || 478 || 9,500 || 26.3 || 28.6 || 19.0 || 12.0 || 549
 
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flap
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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! colspan="5" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| 601 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 326 || 309 || 222 || ~5 || ~3
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| ??? || ??? || ??? || ~?? || ~?
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, in front of the pilot
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* 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, in front of the pilot
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind the pilot
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* 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, behind the pilot
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate cockpit, behind radio operator/navigator
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* 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, behind radio operator/navigator
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - tail section and ventral gunner protection
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* 12 mm Steel - Armor plate - tail section, ventral gunner protection
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate - dorsal gunner protective plate
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* 12 mm Steel - Armor plate - dorsal gunner protective plate
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* Fuel tanks at wing roots to middle of wing
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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{{Specs-Economy}}
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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{{main|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)}}
 
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* 8 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, chin-mounted (250 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 8 × 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, cheek-mounted (250 rpg = 2000 total) [AB Reload time: 20s]
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;''Main article:&nbsp;'''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''
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{{main|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)}}
 
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{{main|HVAR|Tiny Tim|Mk.13-6 Case (2,216 lb)|Type A Mark I mine|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)}}
 
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
  
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* 6 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,500 lb total)
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* 6 x 250 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
 
* 8 x HVAR rockets
 
* 8 x HVAR rockets
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* 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13-6 Case torpedo
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 250 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
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* 6 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 1 x M13/44 torpedo
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* 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (6,000 lb total)
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 500 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
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* 6 x Type A Mark I mines
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 1,000 lb bombs (6,000 lb total)
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* 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
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* 8 x HVAR rockets + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
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* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns (340 rpg = 1,360 total)
 
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Note: Gunpods are fired separately from nose armaments if fired via '''"Additional guns"''' keybinds.
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
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<!--''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.''-->
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{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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{{main|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)}}
 
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
  
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* 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
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* 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, ventral turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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The PV-2D Harpoon is a bomber and should be played as such. Its gigantic and versatile payload options allow for enough power against ground/naval targets and bases. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns deal excellent damage, and can be used offensively with the dorsal turret able to point forward. Though the gunners provide ample top and bottom protection, the tail of the vehicle is a blind spot to the two turret gunners and thus a tailing pursuant would be a priority threat.
 
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It is also viable for bomber hunting due to the bomber spawn and its offensive armaments. Engaging unsuspecting fighters is also good, provided that you utilise BnZing and extend away. If your nose guns are out, consider using your dorsal for emergency shooting. Without an arrestor hook, you must land on carriers with some risk. Approach low and slow, use your flaps to slow down more and land on the deck without deploying your gear. Your plane won't break, the fuselage and engines will eat the brunt of impact. Same applies to landing on ground, you can do a soft belly landing without dying.
 
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If you do engage, try to drag the enemy to ground level. Dragging hostiles down is great for your team to pick off, and you can force pursuers to your tail by diving down. Dogfighting is not encouraged, but it can turn on a dime occasionally.
 
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'''Enemies worth noting:'''
 
  
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[[Yak-2 KABB]]: Do not think that the {{PAGENAME}} can confidently outmanoeuvre this plane just because it is twin-engined. The Yak-2 has an amazing turn rate for a heavy fighter, thus the {{PAGENAME}} must avoid turning with it, if not dogfighting with it in general. It bears a pair of ShVAK cannons that can easily damage vital parts like engine or cooling systems. It has green camo, greatly resembling an Me 410 but with an H-tail like a Bf 110's.
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== Usage in the battles ==
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[[ZSD63]]: Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground from the air (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 is identified, avoid it at all costs and '''do not''' attempt head-ons with it, ever. It can easily snap a wing off by causally putting a short burst in the {{PAGENAME}}'s flight path. Don't even get close to it unless it is occupied with another friendly or if the {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with a bomb that it can use. One identifying feature of the ZSD63 is its rather boxy and tall hull with a geometric turret sitting at the back, slightly similar to a Wirbelwind's. The firing manner is also distinctive: the sound and green tracers are very rapid, much like a buzz saw, but then it will remain silent for half a minute reloading. Note that an experienced ZSD player will hold its fire or shoot in single salvos with long halts between, making it look like that it's reloading. Armour-piercing belt is recommended since their high penetration can tear through the ZSD's armour with ease and knock out its crews.
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
 
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
 
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! Oil
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! Water
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! Type  
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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===Modules===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
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| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| FRC mk.5
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| II
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| ITC mk.3
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| New 12 mm MGs
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| Turret 12 mm
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| SBC-17
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| IV
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
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| LBC-25
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Very deadly offensive armament with plenty of ammunition
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* Very effective offensive armament; 8 x 12.7 mm Brownings: nose mounted
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* Very strong airframe
 
* Effective defensive armament with good coverage over rear section of aircraft
 
* Effective defensive armament with good coverage over rear section of aircraft
 
* The dorsal turret can swivel 360 degrees and even fire at targets off the nose of the plane
 
* The dorsal turret can swivel 360 degrees and even fire at targets off the nose of the plane
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* Defensive armament has lots of ammo
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* Can provide initial cover for other bombers until fighter escorts reach a bomber altitude
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* Good acceleration overall
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* Great top speed compared to other medium bombers
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* Acceptable climb rate
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* Good climb rate
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* Good energy retention in turns due to heavy weight(But do not turn too much, else you bleed all your energy)
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* Excellent payload capacity of bombs, rockets and torpedoes
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* Large and versatile payload options
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Huge airframe: prone to damage
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* Aircraft defensive blind spots include belly of aircraft
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* Big tail section is prone to attacks, usually crippling tail control
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* Mediocre energy retention and manoeuvrability, due to heavyweight (with ordinance loaded)
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* Belly is a blindspot for gunners
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* Offensive armament will only be useful in attacking enemy bombers, ground targets, or engaging fighters head-on
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* Cannot sustain multiple turns, energy will bleed despite nice energy retention
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* Steel construction adds to the overall weight, leaving room for small payload; limited ability to be used as a tactical or strategic bomber
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* Mediocre manoeuvrability
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* Elevators easily shot off, can cause aircraft to become unstable, however, the aircraft can still be controlled operating flaps and/or adjusting engine power
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* Cannot fly on one engine: you cannot sustain flight with just one
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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===Ventura===
 
===Ventura===
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After the success of the Lockheed Hudson, Lockheed sought to introduce another bomber named the ''Ventura'' based off their Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft. Though similar to the Hudson, the Ventura was a lot bigger. The Royal Air Force adopted the plane under the Ventura name, and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted it as the [[B-34|B-34 Lexington]]. Though the Ventura was faster and could hold twice as many bombs than the Hudson, the Royal Air Force did not like the plane very much and replaced them with Mosquitoes, the surplus Venturas sent to Coastal Command. America's usage of the B-34 Lexington was complicated with a feud in air power between the USAAF and the US Navy (USN). The USAAF had a monopoly on manufacturing and command of land-based bombers, leading to naval activities such as anti-submarine duties with bombers shouldered by the USAAF rather than the USN, forcing the usage of float planes like the [[PBY-5_Catalina|Catalina]] in the Navy's role. It wasn't until a compromise with the [[B-29A-BN|B-29 Superfortress]] in a naval manufacturing factory that the Army finally gave the Navy the aircraft and jurisdiction to act in their roles.
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After the success of the Lockheed Hudson, Lockheed sought to introduce another bomber named the ''Ventura'' based off their Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft. Though similar to the Hudson, the Ventura was a lot bigger. The Royal Air Force adopted the plane under the Ventura name, and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted it as the [[B-34|B-34 Lexington]]. Though the Ventura was faster and could hold twice as much bombs than the Hudson, the Royal Air Force did not like the plane very much and were replaced by Mosquitos, the surplus Venturas sent towards Coastal Command. America's usage of the B-34 Lexington was complicated with a feud in air power between the USAAF and the US Navy (USN). The USAAF had a monopolization on manufacturing and command of land-based bombers, leading to naval activities such as anti-submarine duties with bombers be shouldered by the USAAF rather than the USN, forcing the usage of float planes like the [[PBY-5_Catalina|Catalina]] in the Navy's role. It wasn't until a compromise with the [[B-29A-BN|B-29 Superfortress]] in a naval manufacturing factory that the Army finally gave the Navy the aircraft and jurisdiction to act in their roles.
  
 
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The PV-1 was operated by three squadrons in the Pacific Theater and flew bombing strikes against Japan. The PV-1 usually accompanied [[B-24D-25-CO|B-24]]s due to having a more sophisticated radar system. A few were also given to the Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF(N)-531 at the Solomon Islands.
  
 
The PV-2's design had a shaky start, issues with the wings wrinkling came off as dangerously problematic. Another redesign was needed, delaying the introduction into the Navy until early 1945, with the ones already delivered converted for training purposes as the ''PV-2C''. When the Harpoons were finally shipped, it went as the ''PV-2D'' model, and these aircraft designs proved reliable and popular with the crews that used them.
 
The PV-2's design had a shaky start, issues with the wings wrinkling came off as dangerously problematic. Another redesign was needed, delaying the introduction into the Navy until early 1945, with the ones already delivered converted for training purposes as the ''PV-2C''. When the Harpoons were finally shipped, it went as the ''PV-2D'' model, and these aircraft designs proved reliable and popular with the crews that used them.
  
 
After the war, the Venturas and its variants were eventually declared obsolete. A number were scrapped, some were given away to foreign nations during and after the war. A number of the aircraft still survive today in both airworthy and display-only conditions.
 
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Description

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The PV-2D Harpoon is a gift Rank III American medium bomber with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB), 3.7 (RB), and 3.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.67 "Assault", during the 2017 World War Two: Chronicle event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.

The PV-2D Harpoon is a bomber and should be played as such. Though its payload is not big enough to attack bases and airfield, it allows for enough power against tactical targets such as ground and naval units. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns also allow for great damage effect on light-skinned enemy vehicles, even enemy planes are able to align the rounds onto the target. Though the gunners provide ample top and bottom protection, the tail of the vehicle is a blind spot to the two turret gunners and thus a tailing pursuant would be a priority threat.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,267 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
488 435 9,500 29.9 30.3 7.2 8.8 549
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 4,267 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
513 478 9,500 26.3 28.6 19.0 12.0 549

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
+ -
 ???  ???  ??? ~?? ~?
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< ??? < ??? < ??? > ???
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

  • 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, in front of the pilot
  • 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, behind the pilot
  • 12 mm Steel - Armor plate cockpit, behind radio operator/navigator
  • 12 mm Steel - Armor plate - tail section, ventral gunner protection
  • 12 mm Steel - Armor plate - dorsal gunner protective plate

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The PV-2D is armed with:

  • 8 × 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, cheek-mounted (250 rpg = 2000 total) [AB Reload time: 20s]

Suspended armament

      Main article: Bombs

The PV-2D can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 6 x 250 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 250 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 1 x M13/44 torpedo
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 500 lb bombs (1,500 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 6 x 1,000 lb bombs (6,000 lb total)
  • 8 x HVAR rockets + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning M2 (12.7 mm)

The PV-2D is defended by:

  • 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 800 total)
  • 2 × 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, ventral turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in the battles

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not ontrollable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Offensive 12 mm FRC mk.5
II Compressor Airframe ITC mk.3
III Wings Repair Engine New 12 mm MGs Turret 12 mm SBC-17
IV Engine Injection Cover New 12 mm MGs (turret) LBC-25

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Very effective offensive armament; 8 x 12.7 mm Brownings: nose mounted
  • Very strong airframe
  • Effective defensive armament with good coverage over rear section of aircraft
  • The dorsal turret can swivel 360 degrees and even fire at targets off the nose of the plane
  • Can provide initial cover for other bombers until fighter escorts reach a bomber altitude
  • Great top speed compared to other medium bombers
  • Good climb rate
  • Excellent payload capacity of bombs, rockets and torpedoes

Cons:

  • Aircraft defensive blind spots include belly of aircraft
  • Mediocre energy retention and manoeuvrability, due to heavyweight (with ordinance loaded)
  • Offensive armament will only be useful in attacking enemy bombers, ground targets, or engaging fighters head-on
  • Steel construction adds to the overall weight, leaving room for small payload; limited ability to be used as a tactical or strategic bomber
  • Elevators easily shot off, can cause aircraft to become unstable, however, the aircraft can still be controlled operating flaps and/or adjusting engine power

History

Ventura

After the success of the Lockheed Hudson, Lockheed sought to introduce another bomber named the Ventura based off their Model 18 Lodestar transport aircraft. Though similar to the Hudson, the Ventura was a lot bigger. The Royal Air Force adopted the plane under the Ventura name, and the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) adopted it as the B-34 Lexington. Though the Ventura was faster and could hold twice as much bombs than the Hudson, the Royal Air Force did not like the plane very much and were replaced by Mosquitos, the surplus Venturas sent towards Coastal Command. America's usage of the B-34 Lexington was complicated with a feud in air power between the USAAF and the US Navy (USN). The USAAF had a monopolization on manufacturing and command of land-based bombers, leading to naval activities such as anti-submarine duties with bombers be shouldered by the USAAF rather than the USN, forcing the usage of float planes like the Catalina in the Navy's role. It wasn't until a compromise with the B-29 Superfortress in a naval manufacturing factory that the Army finally gave the Navy the aircraft and jurisdiction to act in their roles.

Naval adoption

The Lockheed Ventura bomber, an aircraft the USN had an eye for, was converted for their usage. The adapted Venturas were adopted under the designation PV-1 Ventura for the navy, with special equipment for patrol bombing, increased fuel storage along with a decrease in forward defensive armaments, and the addition of search radar. The first PV-1s arrived in December 1942, then entered naval service in February 1943.

The PV-1 was an adequate bomber but provided some weaknesses needed addressing, most notably in that the increased fuel weight made it difficult to take-off without problems. The Ventura design was modified with an increased wing area in order to improve take-off and load-carrying capability. This allowed the aircraft to carry not only up to 4,000 lb of bombs but even rockets under the wings. The redesigned aircraft was accepted by the USN as the PV-2 Harpoon. More than 500 Harpoons were built in the course of the war, with several variants. The original PV-2 had five forward armaments whereas the PV-2D updated it with eight forward guns. The PV-2C and PV-2T models were models built for training.

Combat usage

The PV-1 was operated by three squadrons in the Pacific Theater and flew bombing strikes against Japan. The PV-1 usually accompanied B-24s due to having a more sophisticated radar system. A few were also given to the Marine Corps fighter squadron VMF(N)-531 at the Solomon Islands.

The PV-2's design had a shaky start, issues with the wings wrinkling came off as dangerously problematic. Another redesign was needed, delaying the introduction into the Navy until early 1945, with the ones already delivered converted for training purposes as the PV-2C. When the Harpoons were finally shipped, it went as the PV-2D model, and these aircraft designs proved reliable and popular with the crews that used them.

After the war, the Venturas and its variants were eventually declared obsolete. A number were scrapped, some were given away to foreign nations during and after the war. A number of the aircraft still survive today in both airworthy and display-only conditions.

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Obtainable events

  • The PV-2D Harpoon was available in 2017 World War Two: Chronicle Event, unlocked after obtaining 6 Chronicle Awards.
  • It was made available again during the 2018 WW2 Chronicles during the "Special Objectives" section of the event, where it could be assembled as a coupon with 12 Element piece and a scheme, with the latter obtainable after completing seven tasks in air battles and a community milestone of 400,000 completed Special Objectives is obtained.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

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


USA bombers
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Medium  B-10B · B-18A · B-34 · PV-2D · B-25J-1 · B-25J-20 · A-26C-45 · A-26C-45DT · B-26B
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