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{{About | {{About | ||
| about = French jet bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | | about = French jet bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
+ | | and | ||
| usage = other versions | | usage = other versions | ||
− | | link = Vautour | + | | link-1 = S.O.4050 Vautour IIA |
− | + | | link-2 = Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France) | |
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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 a 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.''--> |
− | + | [[File:GarageImage_S.O.4050VautourIIB.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]] | |
− | + | {{break}} | |
− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} French jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === Flight Performance === |
− | + | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''--> | |
− | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
− | + | |- | |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | + | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics |
− | ! | + | |- |
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' |
− | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>( | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m) | ||
+ | ! 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 | + | ! AB |
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
+ | ! AB | ||
+ | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | ? || ? || ?,000 || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??? | |
− | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Upgraded | + | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' |
− | | | + | |- |
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 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 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ? || ? || ?,000 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ? | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
− | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Features |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! Combat | + | ! Combat flap |
+ | ! Take-off flap | ||
+ | ! Landing flap | ||
+ | ! Air brakes | ||
+ | ! Arrestor gear | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | X || X || X || X || X <!-- ✓ --> |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="5" | Limits |
|- | |- | ||
− | ! 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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− | ! 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) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | < | + | | < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ??? |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
− | |||
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="3" | | + | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB) |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan=" | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1 |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
− | + | ! 100% Engine power | |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp | |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2 |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
− | + | ! 100% Engine power | |
+ | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 |
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! Optimal altitude | |
− | + | ! 100% Engine power | |
− | + | ! WEP Engine power | |
− | |||
− | |||
|- | |- | ||
+ | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp | ||
+ | |- --> | ||
|} | |} | ||
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=== 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 | ||
− | * 50 mm Bulletproof glass in front of | + | * 50 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot. |
* 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot's head. | * 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot's head. | ||
* 6 + 13.5 mm Steel plate in nose. | * 6 + 13.5 mm Steel plate in nose. | ||
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* 2 mm Steel plate behind the fuel cells. | * 2 mm Steel plate behind the fuel cells. | ||
* 2 mm Steel plate in the tail. | * 2 mm Steel plate in the tail. | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
− | + | <!--=== Offensive armament === | |
+ | ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' | ||
+ | --> | ||
=== 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|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}} |
− | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance: |
− | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center | + | * 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (2,500 lb total) |
+ | * 10 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (5,000 lb total) | ||
+ | * 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (7,500 lb total) | ||
+ | * 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (6,000 lb total) | ||
+ | |||
+ | <!--=== 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.'' | ||
+ | --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Usage in the 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=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements |
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|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer |
− | | | + | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch |
+ | ! colspan="3" |Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | ! Oil |
− | + | ! Water | |
+ | ! Type | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | + | | Not controllable || Controllable<br>Automatic pitch || Controllable || Not controllable || Combined || Controllable || Not controllable | |
− | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! | + | |} |
− | | | + | |
+ | ===Modules=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! Flight performance | ||
+ | ! Survivability | ||
+ | ! Weaponry | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
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+ | | IV | ||
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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. Do not 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:''' | ||
* Insane acceleration | * Insane acceleration | ||
+ | * Very high top speed, outruns just about everything at it's battle rating | ||
* Climbs exceptionally well without ordnance | * Climbs exceptionally well without ordnance | ||
* Energy retention is great | * Energy retention is great | ||
− | * Airbrakes | + | * Airbrakes; you will need them to avoid compressing in a dive |
− | * | + | * Bomb sight |
+ | * Guaranteed profit every game | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Lacks the rocket payload options of the Vautour IIA | * Lacks the rocket payload options of the Vautour IIA | ||
* Compresses at high speed | * Compresses at high speed | ||
− | * Massive penalties in | + | * Massive penalties in flight performance when carrying full payloads |
* Turns like a brick | * Turns like a brick | ||
* Roll rate is also unimpressive | * Roll rate is also unimpressive | ||
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* Relies heavily on team support even more than the Vautour IIA does | * Relies heavily on team support even more than the Vautour IIA does | ||
* Massive target | * Massive target | ||
− | * | + | * Also isn't helped that the Vautour IIB doesn't get offensive armament |
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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 "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''--> |
− | The S.O.4050 Vautour IIB was developed by Sud Aviation after World War Two to meet the demand for the French | + | The S.O.4050 Vautour IIB was developed by Sud Aviation after World War Two to meet the demand for the French Armeè de l'Air. This was a challenging task, after the German occupation in France. Many aircraft design teams have scattered. France was also new to the new jet propulsion area. The requirements issued by the French government called for a jet-powered multi-role attack aircraft that can perform as a bomber, low-level attack aircraft, and an all-weather interceptor. SNCASO met those requirements with a modified version of the S.O 4000. The new plane was designated the S.O.4050 Vautour and was manufactured in three different variants. The plane would serve in the AdA for several decades before replaced the newer Dassault Mirage. The Vautour was also one of the stop-gap measures used by the AdA as a nuclear deterrent. The Vautour would later be exported to Israel and serve with the IAF to counter the Egypt's IL-28 twin-engine bomber. |
− | The IIB, which differed from the previous IIA by adding a second crew member in a transparent nose, was a dedicated bomber variant. Its prototype first flew in December 1954. In total 40 of the IIB would be built. All were sold along with all of France's Vautour IIAs to Israel in 1960. | + | The IIB, which differed from the previous IIA by adding a second crew member in a transparent nose, was a dedicated bomber variant. Its prototype first flew in December, 1954. In total 40 of the IIB would be built. All were sold along with all of France's Vautour IIAs to Israel in 1960. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
− | + | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | |
− | + | == Read also == | |
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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.'' |
+ | <!--''ETC.''--> | ||
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Revision as of 01:42, 17 September 2019
Contents
This page is about the French jet bomber S.O.4050 Vautour IIB. For other versions, see S.O.4050 Vautour IIA and Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France). |
Description
The S.O.4050 Vautour IIB is a Rank VI French jet bomber
with a battle rating of 9.7 (AB) and 9.0 (RB/SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".
General info
Flight Performance
Characteristics | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
? | ? | ?,000 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??? |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
? | ? | ?,000 | ??.? | ??.? | ?.? | ?.? | ? |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | X | X | 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
- 50 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot.
- 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot's head.
- 6 + 13.5 mm Steel plate in nose.
- 3 mm Steel shell surrounding the cockpit in the fuselage.
- 2 mm Steel plate behind the fuel cells.
- 2 mm Steel plate in the tail.
Armaments
Suspended armament
The S.O.4050 Vautour IIB can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
- 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (2,500 lb total)
- 10 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (5,000 lb total)
- 10 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (7,500 lb total)
- 6 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (6,000 lb total)
Usage in the 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 Automatic pitch |
Controllable | Not controllable | Combined | Controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry |
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I | |||
II | |||
III | |||
IV |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Insane acceleration
- Very high top speed, outruns just about everything at it's battle rating
- Climbs exceptionally well without ordnance
- Energy retention is great
- Airbrakes; you will need them to avoid compressing in a dive
- Bomb sight
- Guaranteed profit every game
Cons:
- Lacks the rocket payload options of the Vautour IIA
- Compresses at high speed
- Massive penalties in flight performance when carrying full payloads
- Turns like a brick
- Roll rate is also unimpressive
- Fragile engines; a hit to an engine will make you easy prey for enemy fighters
- Relies heavily on team support even more than the Vautour IIA does
- Massive target
- Also isn't helped that the Vautour IIB doesn't get offensive armament
History
The S.O.4050 Vautour IIB was developed by Sud Aviation after World War Two to meet the demand for the French Armeè de l'Air. This was a challenging task, after the German occupation in France. Many aircraft design teams have scattered. France was also new to the new jet propulsion area. The requirements issued by the French government called for a jet-powered multi-role attack aircraft that can perform as a bomber, low-level attack aircraft, and an all-weather interceptor. SNCASO met those requirements with a modified version of the S.O 4000. The new plane was designated the S.O.4050 Vautour and was manufactured in three different variants. The plane would serve in the AdA for several decades before replaced the newer Dassault Mirage. The Vautour was also one of the stop-gap measures used by the AdA as a nuclear deterrent. The Vautour would later be exported to Israel and serve with the IAF to counter the Egypt's IL-28 twin-engine bomber.
The IIB, which differed from the previous IIA by adding a second crew member in a transparent nose, was a dedicated bomber variant. Its prototype first flew in December, 1954. In total 40 of the IIB would be built. All were sold along with all of France's Vautour IIAs to Israel in 1960.
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
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