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{{Specs-Card|code=a6m5otsu}}
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{{Specs-Card|code=lancaster_mk1}}
 
{{About
 
{{About
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| about = Japanese naval fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| about = British heavy bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other uses
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| usage = the other version
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| link = A6M (Family)
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| link = Lancaster B Mk III
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_A6M5otsu.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese naval fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.37]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.43]].
  
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Being the last version in-game of the famed A6M "Zero" this aircraft is not only a continuation of the classic series but also a major improvement. It differs from other versions of the A6M in several ways - for one, this is the first version with armour in both the pilot's seat and the windscreen. In turn, this version of the A6M is inherently heavier, making the aircraft more sluggish in turns and manoeuvres. Another major upgrade from past A6M models is a 13.2mm Type 3 Browning-derived machine gun placed on the right side of the engine cowling. This gives the A6M5 otsu a fighting chance if its cannon ammunition is expended. Also featuring a pair of Type 99 mk 2 cannons and a 7.7 Type 97 machine gun, the A6M5 otsu is heavily armed for a fighter its size.  
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The Avro Lancaster B Mk. I is a long-range heavy bomber optimised for destroying stationary targets such as pillboxes, bases, and airfields with bombs from high altitude.
  
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The A6M5 otsu's armament is an upgrade from previous "Zeroes". It features two Type 99 mk 2 20 mm cannons with 125 RPG along with 7.7 mm and 13.2 mm machine guns. Gun convergence is best set at 400 meters or less, as most engagements are in very close quarters. Stealth is easily the best belt for the 20 mm cannons as it is composed of high explosive rounds and API shells. Universal works If you have trouble leading the shots. Stealth or Universal belts work for both the 7.7 mm and 13.2 mm machine guns. If attacking armoured targets such as landing craft, use ground targets belts.  
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== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
  
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== General info ==
 
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=== Flight Performance ===
 
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====Stat card====
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,048 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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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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| 541 || 529 || 10,900 || 16.8 || 17.2 || 9.8 || 12.1 || 190
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| 437 || 423 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 43.2 || 44.4 || 7 || 6.8 || 750
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,048 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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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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|565||540|| 10,900 ||15.8||16.0||15.2||16.9|| 190
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| 465 || 451 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 40.9 || 42.0 || 10.4 || 8.6 || 750
 
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====Details====
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==== 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 flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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| 740 || 300 || 420 || ~18 || ~7
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 440 || ~4 || ~3
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 400 || < 350 || < 350 || > 350
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 2,500 m || 1,095 hp || 1,226 hp
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| 1,500 m || 1,400 hp || N/A
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 5,000 m || 965 hp || 1,081 hp  
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| 3,600 m || 1,305 hp || 1,398 hp
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====Engine performance====
 
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! colspan="3" | Engine Name
 
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| colspan="3" | Nakajima Sakae 21 14-cylinder || colspan="1" | 1
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
 
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! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
 
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! colspan="1" | Type
 
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! colspan="1" | Cooling
 
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| colspan="2" | 533 kg || Radial || Air
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
 
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! colspan="1" | Mode
 
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! colspan="2" | Max
 
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! colspan="2" | Take-off
 
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| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 908 hp || colspan="2" | 1,038 hp
 
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 897 hp || colspan="2" | 1,028 hp
 
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! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
 
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! Mode
 
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! colspan="2" | Take-off
 
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| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,106 hp || colspan="2" |1,237 hp
 
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| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 995 hp || colspan="2" |1,126 hp
 
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| colspan="2" | 25 seconds || colspan="2" | Infinite
 
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 45 mm Bulletproof glass in front
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* 8 mm Steel plate on each pilot's headrest.
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* 13 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
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* 6.35 mm Steel plate behind each engine.
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
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{{main|Type 99 Model 2 navy (20 mm)|Type 3 navy (13.2 mm)|Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|l1=Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)|l2=Type 3 (13.2 mm)|l3=Type 97 (7.7 mm)}}
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 × 20 mm [[Type 99 Model 2 navy (20 mm)|Type 99 Mk 2]] cannons, wing-mounted (125 rpg = 250 total)
 
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* 1 × 13.2 mm [[Type 3 navy (13.2 mm)|Type 3]] machine gun, nose-mounted (230 rpg)
 
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* 1 × 7.7 mm [[Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|Type 97]] machine gun, nose-mounted (700 rpg)
 
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The stock belts for the {{PAGENAME}}'s weapons are insufficiently powerful, especially for the 13mm gun. However, the 13mm gun's belts has access to full assortment of incendiary-type bullets that can light the enemy on fire. Use stealth for the 13mm for best performance of incendiary with no indicator for the enemy that the {{PAGENAME}} is firing.
 
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The 20 mm cannon has more explosive potential, as well as some incendiary bullets. Stealth belts are actually again a great choice for the 20mm cannon. They will shred the enemy to bits, sometimes light on fire. Another good belt choice is tracers as it is solely explosive, and are also a good asset to take into battle with the downside that firing it will alert the enemy of the {{PAGENAME}}'s location.
 
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The 7.7 mm machine gun's belts have little impact in comparison to the other armaments on the {{PAGENAME}}, but if a choice must be made, the stealth belts are a good choice as they can still pierce some armour with incendiary .
 
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Overall, the best way to make use of the {{PAGENAME}}'s firepower is to learn how to lead and shoot properly with stealth belts. It allows an awesome advantage of surprise and explosiveness.
 
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Navy Type 98 Number 25 (250 kg)|l1=Type 97 No.6 (60 kg)|l2=Type 98 No.25 (250 kg)}}
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{{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)|G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)|H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II (4,000 lb)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
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* Without load
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* 14 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (3,500 lb total)
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* 2 × 60 kg Navy Type 97 Number 6 bombs (120 kg total)
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* 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs + 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (5,000 lb total)
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* 1 × 250 kg Navy Type 98 bomb (250 kg total)
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* 14 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (7,000 lb total)
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* 1 x 1,000 lb G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs + 2 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
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* 6 x 1,000 lb G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 3 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (6,750 lb total)
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* 14 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs (14,000 lb total)
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* 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bomb + 6 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 2 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (10,500 lb total)
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* 2 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bombs (8,000 lb total)
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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=== Defensive armament ===
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Similar to past "Zeroes" the A6M5 Otsu is a proficient dogfighter. With a turn time rivalling biplanes this aircraft is more than capable of winning any standard turning fight. It encounters problems at both high speeds and high altitudes, where its foes excel at. Generally speaking, the A6M5 otsu is best utilized as a low-altitude low-speed dogfighter. It can be a great addition to a team especially if paired with higher speed Japanese aircraft such as the [[Ki-61_(Family)|Ki-61]] or [[J2M_(Family)|J2M3]]. When flying the A6M5 otsu, remember to keep your speed low and to never engage in head-on attacks. Although the aircraft has a 45mm armoured glass plate in the windscreen, its main armament is not centrally located in the nose and thus will be at a significant disadvantage. "Bait" enemies by making them think they have a successful shot on you and then dart away to a lower altitude. This will most often result in either kind of scissors or a standard turn fight, where the A6M5 otsu excels. Once able to be destroyed, get as close as possible to the enemy aircraft and fire in short bursts. This way, ammunition will be conserved and the enemy surely destroyed. Be careful not to go too fast, as the A6M5 otsu's control surfaces lock up making it incredibly difficult to manoeuvre. 
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{{main|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}
  
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===Specific enemies worth noting===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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Although the A6M5 Otsu is a fantastic fighter as far as manoeuvrability goes, its speed is not on par with the enemy aircraft it faces. Both the [[P-51_(Family)|P-51]] and the [[F4U_(Family)|F4U]] can outrun the A6M5 Otsu. In a situation where one is being Boom & Zoomed (enemy aircraft is using superior speed and dive attacks) call upon teammates for assistance. There is little an A6M5 otsu pilot can do against an enemy with superior speed. The A6M5 otsu is best used as a support aircraft as it is generally unable to destroy some of the aircraft it faces. Staying with other teammates is a sure tactic and will net the best results. A "Zero" pilot must always recognize the need for teamwork and communication. One can also play the A6M5 series as a light boom and zoom aircraft, using the climb rate to get above the competition, and the improved dive capabilities over the M2/3s to swoop down onto enemies from above, but be mindful of the aircraft's speed.
 
  
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Playing the {{PAGENAME}} in realistic battles will allow players to easily exploit the aircraft's turn time against its opponents.
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (2,500 rpg = 10,000 total)
  
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* Spitfires: Their turn time will come close to the {{PAGENAME}}. They are fast, and can boom and zoom. To avoid them, don't panic when they are spotted trying to boom and zoom. Counter by pretending that they have not been noticed, lulling them into a false sense of security. Then, just as they fire the first shots, dodge them, and head upwards and loop around to take the shot on them.
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== Usage in battles ==
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* P-51: Their machine guns can do severe damage to the {{PAGENAME}}. However, a common tendency of novice P-51 pilots is to get into a maneuvering fight with the {{PAGENAME}}. Simply dodge their attacks, do a loop to get on their tail, and take the shot at the opportune moments. Even better, when beating them in a turn fight, their aircraft top profile are fully exposed, allowing for a larger surface area to be shot up and even the cockpit to hit the pilot inside.
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* Yak 3/9: Their 20 mm cannons are devastating if they hit. Do not try to head on them, just dodge the attacks by looping around the bullets, get on their tail, and shoot them before they get away!
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The Lancaster carries the heaviest bomb load of any bomber before the American [[B-29A-BN|Boeing B-29 Superfortress]], at a fantastic 14,000 lb (6,363 kg), and the heaviest of any British bomber in the game. It can quickly end games if left to go about its business. The Lancaster also has relatively good performance and agility for a four-engined heavy bomber, significantly better than both the American B-17 and B-24 bombers.
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* Bombers: Do not tail a bomber. Only boom and zoom them as their defensive armaments can shoot up a {{PAGENAME}} <u>easily</u>.
 
  
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===Modules===
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Unfortunately, the Lancaster is extremely vulnerable if intercepted by enemy fighters. Its defensive armament consists only of .303 in Browning machine guns; while they have a high rate-of-fire, they are not very lethal to enemy fighters outside of a lucky fire set by the incendiary bullets. In addition, the Lancaster has no ventral turret covering attacks from below due to H2S radar unit (a useless feature in the game). The aircraft itself is not very durable as well and is extremely vulnerable to cannons of 20 mm calibre and larger.
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The A6M5 otsu's biggest downfall is its speed. Start by unlocking performance upgrades as the stock armament options are easily workable and viable. Unlocking performance modules such as ''Engine'' and ''Engine Injection'' will also shorten turn time. Once all the performance modules have been unlocked obtaining the rest of the modules is fairly easy.
 
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| 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
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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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
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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! Type  
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! Type
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>No automatic pitch || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable
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=== Modules ===
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{| class="wikitable"
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! Survivability
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| Fuselage repair
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| Radiator
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| Protective vest
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| II
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| Turret 7 mm
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| AUBC No.1 Mark II
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| III
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| Wings repair
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| Engine
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| IV
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| Engine injection
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| Cover
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| AUBC No.1 Mark I
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* 13.2 mm machine gun, which is powerful for its size
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* Massive bombload
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* Decent energy retention
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* Powerful Merlin engines providing good performance
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* 13 mm of armour in pilot's seat and 45 mm armoured glass plate in the windscreen
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* Excellent handling and manoeuvrability
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* Impressive manoeuvrability
 
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* Low stall speed
 
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* Effective armament
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Turn rate is slower than past A6Ms
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* Very low durability
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* Low top speed
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* Pathetic defensive armament
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* Locks up at high speeds
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* Easily damaged elevators and tail controls
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* Mediocre roll rate, gets worse as speed increases
 
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* Limited ammunition for all weapons
 
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* Lack of protection around fuel tanks
 
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* Expensive repair cost (20,660 SL stock)
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The A6M5 Otsu was a modification of the earlier A6M5 series. It utilized the A6M5 Ko's Type 99 mk 2 cannon modification as well as thicker wing skinning, allowing for higher dive speeds. The A6M5 Otsu was the first variant of the A6M series to utilize armour protection. It was produced from April 1944 through October 1944.
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The Lancaster first Lancasters were built and designed by A.V.Roe and Company (or Avro) as a long-range heavy bomber. It was developed as an "upgrade" from the Avro Manchester which was disliked by crews for its difficulty to fly and underpowered engines.
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The Lancaster was designed by Roy Chadwick and first flew on 9th January 1941; entering service in 1942. It was produced by Avro, Armstrong Whitworth, Austin Motors, Metropolitan-Vickers, Vickers Armstrong and Victory Aircraft (for the RCAF)
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The Lancaster's long, unobstructed bomb bay enabled it to carry the largest bombs the RAF used (including, 4000, 8000, 12,000 and - when modified - 22,000lb bombs). Because of this, it soon became the most widely used British bomber of the 2nd World War.
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No. 617 squadron famously used modified Lancasters during Operation Chastise in raids dams in the Ruhr Valley using Barnes Wallace's Upkeep Mine (or "Bouncing Bomb" as it became known as). This gave 617 squadron the nickname "The Dambusters", sparking the creation of a film by the same name.
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With RAF Bomber Command's focus being centred on the strategic bombing campaign against German industry, the RAF desperately required a force of heavy bombers to increase the capability provided by their medium bomber fleet. A twin engine Avro Manchester bomber was converted to be powered by four engines and first flown in January 1941. This and subsequent prototypes were deemed to be so successful that the first production variant of the new bomber, now named the Lancaster, was flown in October 1941.
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Powered by four Rolls Royce Merlin XX engines rated at 1280 hp, (later upgraded to Merlin 22 or 24s) the Lancaster B.I was capable of reaching speeds of up to 275 mph. With a standard fuel load it could carry 10,000 lbs of bombs over 1000 miles. The maximum ordinance capacity of the Lancaster was one of the highest of any heavy bomber in World War II: 14,000 lb (6,356 kg). Besides standard bombs, the aircraft could carry an 8,000 lb (3,632 kg) "blockbuster" or two 4,000 lb (1,816 kg) high-explosive "cookie" bombs. Special modifications of the bomber could carry even larger bombs, such as the 22,000 lb 'Grand Slam' bomb. For defence, the Lancaster had eight 0.303 inch Colt-Browning Mk.II machine guns located in three turrets: two guns were located in the nose, two in the dorsal turret, and four in the tail turret. This defensive armament was considerably lighter than that of the Lancaster's US counterparts; it relied on darkness for protection rather than firepower. However, even though on paper the Lancaster was an impressive strategic asset, it still had its weaknesses: whereas the Halifax and Stirling could both claim a crew survival rate of 25% in the event of destruction, the Lancaster could only claim a survival rate of 15% for its crews. 58% of all RAF Lancasters were destroyed in combat; a higher loss percentage than any other British aircraft during the entire war.
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The Lancaster was first used operationally in March 1942 by No. 44 Squadron. It soon became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command's offensive against the heart of Germany, but was also used against targets all across occupied Europe. The majority of Lancaster operations took place at night due to RAF Bomber Command's policy of night bombing whilst the bombers of the United States Army Air Force tackled targets by day. The Lancaster became legendary on the night of May 17th 1943 when bombers of No 617 Squadron breached the Mohne and Eder dams in Germany with Barnes Wallis' genius 'bouncing bomb'. Lancasters of Nos 9 and 617 Squadrons also sank the German battleship 'Tirpitz' with 12,000 lb 'Tallboy' bombs, also designed by Wallis.
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Lancaster B Mk I
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Lancaster B Mk I
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IV Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
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This page is about the British heavy bomber Lancaster B Mk I. For the other version, see Lancaster B Mk III.

Description

GarageImage Lancaster B Mk I.jpg


The Lancaster B Mk I is a rank IV British bomber with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB), 5.3 (RB), and 5.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.43.

The Avro Lancaster B Mk. I is a long-range heavy bomber optimised for destroying stationary targets such as pillboxes, bases, and airfields with bombs from high altitude.

General info

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 3,048 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
437 423 7800 43.2 44.4 7 6.8 750
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,048 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
465 451 7800 40.9 42.0 10.4 8.6 750

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
440 ~4 ~3
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 400 < 350 < 350 > 350
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,500 m 1,400 hp N/A
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
3,600 m 1,305 hp 1,398 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 8 mm Steel plate on each pilot's headrest.
  • 6.35 mm Steel plate behind each engine.

Armaments

Suspended armament

Main articles: G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb), G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb), M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb), G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb), H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II (4,000 lb)

The Lancaster B Mk I can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 14 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (3,500 lb total)
  • 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs + 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (5,000 lb total)
  • 14 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (7,000 lb total)
  • 1 x 1,000 lb G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bomb + 6 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs + 2 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
  • 6 x 1,000 lb G.P. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 3 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (6,750 lb total)
  • 14 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs (14,000 lb total)
  • 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bomb + 6 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs + 2 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (10,500 lb total)
  • 2 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bombs (8,000 lb total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Browning .303 (7.7 mm)

The Lancaster B Mk I is defended by:

  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
  • 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (2,500 rpg = 10,000 total)

Usage in battles

The Lancaster carries the heaviest bomb load of any bomber before the American Boeing B-29 Superfortress, at a fantastic 14,000 lb (6,363 kg), and the heaviest of any British bomber in the game. It can quickly end games if left to go about its business. The Lancaster also has relatively good performance and agility for a four-engined heavy bomber, significantly better than both the American B-17 and B-24 bombers.

Unfortunately, the Lancaster is extremely vulnerable if intercepted by enemy fighters. Its defensive armament consists only of .303 in Browning machine guns; while they have a high rate-of-fire, they are not very lethal to enemy fighters outside of a lucky fire set by the incendiary bullets. In addition, the Lancaster has no ventral turret covering attacks from below due to H2S radar unit (a useless feature in the game). The aircraft itself is not very durable as well and is extremely vulnerable to cannons of 20 mm calibre and larger.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Protective vest
II Compressor Airframe Turret 7 mm AUBC No.1 Mark II
III Wings repair Engine New 7 mm MGs (turret)
IV Engine injection Cover AUBC No.1 Mark I

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Massive bombload
  • Powerful Merlin engines providing good performance
  • Excellent handling and manoeuvrability

Cons:

  • Very low durability
  • Pathetic defensive armament
  • Easily damaged elevators and tail controls

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

The Lancaster first Lancasters were built and designed by A.V.Roe and Company (or Avro) as a long-range heavy bomber. It was developed as an "upgrade" from the Avro Manchester which was disliked by crews for its difficulty to fly and underpowered engines.

The Lancaster was designed by Roy Chadwick and first flew on 9th January 1941; entering service in 1942. It was produced by Avro, Armstrong Whitworth, Austin Motors, Metropolitan-Vickers, Vickers Armstrong and Victory Aircraft (for the RCAF)

The Lancaster's long, unobstructed bomb bay enabled it to carry the largest bombs the RAF used (including, 4000, 8000, 12,000 and - when modified - 22,000lb bombs). Because of this, it soon became the most widely used British bomber of the 2nd World War.

No. 617 squadron famously used modified Lancasters during Operation Chastise in raids dams in the Ruhr Valley using Barnes Wallace's Upkeep Mine (or "Bouncing Bomb" as it became known as). This gave 617 squadron the nickname "The Dambusters", sparking the creation of a film by the same name.

In-game description

With RAF Bomber Command's focus being centred on the strategic bombing campaign against German industry, the RAF desperately required a force of heavy bombers to increase the capability provided by their medium bomber fleet. A twin engine Avro Manchester bomber was converted to be powered by four engines and first flown in January 1941. This and subsequent prototypes were deemed to be so successful that the first production variant of the new bomber, now named the Lancaster, was flown in October 1941.

Powered by four Rolls Royce Merlin XX engines rated at 1280 hp, (later upgraded to Merlin 22 or 24s) the Lancaster B.I was capable of reaching speeds of up to 275 mph. With a standard fuel load it could carry 10,000 lbs of bombs over 1000 miles. The maximum ordinance capacity of the Lancaster was one of the highest of any heavy bomber in World War II: 14,000 lb (6,356 kg). Besides standard bombs, the aircraft could carry an 8,000 lb (3,632 kg) "blockbuster" or two 4,000 lb (1,816 kg) high-explosive "cookie" bombs. Special modifications of the bomber could carry even larger bombs, such as the 22,000 lb 'Grand Slam' bomb. For defence, the Lancaster had eight 0.303 inch Colt-Browning Mk.II machine guns located in three turrets: two guns were located in the nose, two in the dorsal turret, and four in the tail turret. This defensive armament was considerably lighter than that of the Lancaster's US counterparts; it relied on darkness for protection rather than firepower. However, even though on paper the Lancaster was an impressive strategic asset, it still had its weaknesses: whereas the Halifax and Stirling could both claim a crew survival rate of 25% in the event of destruction, the Lancaster could only claim a survival rate of 15% for its crews. 58% of all RAF Lancasters were destroyed in combat; a higher loss percentage than any other British aircraft during the entire war.

The Lancaster was first used operationally in March 1942 by No. 44 Squadron. It soon became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command's offensive against the heart of Germany, but was also used against targets all across occupied Europe. The majority of Lancaster operations took place at night due to RAF Bomber Command's policy of night bombing whilst the bombers of the United States Army Air Force tackled targets by day. The Lancaster became legendary on the night of May 17th 1943 when bombers of No 617 Squadron breached the Mohne and Eder dams in Germany with Barnes Wallis' genius 'bouncing bomb'. Lancasters of Nos 9 and 617 Squadrons also sank the German battleship 'Tirpitz' with 12,000 lb 'Tallboy' bombs, also designed by Wallis.

Over 3400 Lancaster B.Is were manufactured between November 1941 and March 1946, making it the most numerous of the Avro Lancaster variants. In addition to RAF operations, the Lancaster was also used by the RAAF and RCAF.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

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  • 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;
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Avro Aircraft
Bombers  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III · Lincoln B Mk II · Shackleton MR.Mk.2
Export/Licensed  Lancaster MR.7

Britain bombers
Torpedo  Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II
Dive  V-156-B1
Hydroplanes  ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V
Light  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1
Based on A20  ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7
Hampden  Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I
Wellington  Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X
Halifax  Halifax B Mk IIIa
Stirling  Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III
Lancaster  Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III
Lincoln  Lincoln B Mk II
Shackleton  Shackleton MR.Mk.2

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