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...rbor, the US requisitioned another 200 of the units intended to be sent to Britain (redesignating them "P-400"), some of which were later sent on for use in t
...Hispano 404 (20 mm)|Hispano cannon]], once on target, will easily take out fighters and most bombers with a short burst, or at the very least, cripple it. Howe
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...h-altitude performance required to engage strategic bombers or high-flying fighters, but is extremely competitive under 4,000 m and easily one of the best plan
...ordnance is expended, your role should be air superiority. Deal with other fighters challenging your dominance and try to deal with bombers. Always try to keep
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This aircraft was not used at all in Great Britain, because the high-altitude speed characteristics of the Cobra were consider
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...ers should not be sought out. In general the P-51 plays akin to many heavy fighters in Arcade mode.
...in the current climbing meta engagements against higher flying interceptor-fighters are often deadly, as the Mustang then lacks the critical ability to choose
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...icles|SPAA]], soft ground units, artillery, etc. Against bombers and heavy fighters the incendiary rounds will effectively set them alight.
...and bombers, however, it does lack when going against other single-engine fighters around its rank. To counter this inherent weakness, the Mustang should main
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...same direction so the speed is maintained. Doing this, even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire on you. If you miss on your st
...n allow it, a vertical dive at +500 km/h IAS will lock up almost all other fighters but the P51. Extend combat flaps and roll in a wide circle when the enemy c
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...h [[B-239 (Sweden)|theirs]], and they managed to take down numerous Soviet fighters using this aircraft. However, by the time World War II began and the Attack
In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in Arcade, only with a few restrictions.
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...le, taking advantage of their aircraft's higher speed. It was also used by Britain under the name '''Martlet II''' and '''Martlet III'''.
...skilled pilots like John Smith were able to out-dogfight more manoeuvrable fighters like the Zero and Oscar in those battles.
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...ctic as it works well for Japanese fighters at its rank. However, Japanese fighters will outturn you.
The F2A was exported to a number of countries, including Finland and Great Britain.
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...mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F
...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters.
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...n Aviation Company was busy during 1942 building and shipping Mustang Mk.I fighters to England to be incorporated into the Royal Air Force to fight alongside t
...available to zoom climb back up to altitude or to get away from any enemy fighters which may have attempted to intercept you. Depending on the map, if there a
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...advantage is its strong offensive armament (comparable to that of many U.S fighters), which allows it to engage other aircraft or to strafe soft ground targets
...of this plane to either get to help or to allow your gunners to engage the fighters. Often, the best defensive tactic is to stay at very low altitude to force
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...o accelerate and has a slow top speed, making it an even easier target for fighters and AA. It has a decent defensive armament, with the sides being covered by
...an easy target for fighters and AA. The best tactic for fending off enemy fighters is to use the rudders to direct one of the side gunners towards the attacki
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...enger is a formidable torpedo bomber however it's very vulnerable to enemy fighters.
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...ks 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 ca
...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 nos
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...ing in the same direction, so the speed is maintained. Even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire just one shot at you. If feeli
...ntinued. In January 1943, USAAF's Colonel Mark Bradley, while stationed in Britain, was introduced to the then-new "bubble" canopy, designed for use on Spitfi
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...multirole fighter that can escort, shoot down bombers or just attack other fighters. However do not try and ground pound because you have no suspended armament
...ng - with the appropriate opponent, of course. Except a few dedicated turn fighters, the Ki-61 can out-turn and get on most opponents' tail with combat flaps d
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...te this, it is not recommended to try to catch up with zoom-climbing enemy fighters, because the Spitfire will most likely run out of speed before you manage t
...lso quite a few pilots from other countries fought on Supermarine Spitfire fighters. The Americans used Spitfires, as well..
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...gression with the advantage of you being to strike more targets before the fighters arrive. On your approach you want to the air spawn to gain speed in a dive
...a. In September 1944, the aircraft entered service with the USAAF units in Britain, and in January 1945, in Italy. Beginning in July 1945, A-26 aircraft were
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
...t can be most difficult to outmanoeuvre. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...r a monoplane, but will always be out-turned by biplanes or light Japanese fighters such as the [[A5M4]] or [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]]. Its climb rate is not exactly
...t run out of ammo any time soon and their effectiveness against "Battle of Britain" aircraft is limited.
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...ility upgrades at first. The default 7.92 mm belts are good enough. Energy fighters require acceleration, they live and die by it. Therefore most of flight per
...effective firepower is halved. The 7.92 mm can be effective against enemy fighters when the pilot is accustomed to them, but they require certain patience to
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The E-3 was used extensively in the Battle of Britain, eventually being replaced by the [[Bf 109 F-4|Friedrich]].
{{Germany fighters}}
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...t in proper hands the E-4 can be a fearsome dogfighter competing with most fighters. Some advantages it has over the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] and [[Hurri
Enemies to be wary of are mostly turn fighters like the Spitfire and [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]] since they can out turn the E-
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...Once fully upgraded, it can have reach a 20 m/s climb rate, out-performing fighters even a BR spread higher. The engine won't overheat if you keep it on 100%,
...mpaigns and was used as the mainstream German fighter during the Battle of Britain, it had reached its zenith with the E-4. While arguably still a better perf
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...mpaigns and was used as the mainstream German fighter during the Battle of Britain, it had reached its zenith with the E-4. While arguably still a better perf
{{Germany fighters}}
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...However, it is still quite a draggy aircraft, and the previously mentioned fighters can easily keep up with it. Furthermore, the MG 151 cannon has relatively l
...urning ability. It is not recommended to turn-fight Japanese planes or Yak fighters; if engaged on a turn-fight go to the vertical and use the spiral climb sta
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...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters, the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
...at times outclassed the Freccias during their deployment in the Battle of Britain. The G.50 had somewhat more success in North Africa against British aircraf
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...in several locations, such as France, the Soviet Union, North Africa, and Britain. The Fw 190 A-5 proved to be superior to the Spitfire Mk. V at low and medi
...le-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of ove
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...le-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of ove
...et into turnfights, as the A-1 will be placed with many better-manoeuvring fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]].
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The original main aircraft-mounted machine gun for Britain was the [[Vickers (7.7 mm)|Vickers]], a World War I design that was mostly
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...ne power to outclimb your opponents. It would be unwise to turnfight enemy fighters, however you should be able to outmanoeuvre most strike aircraft / attacker
* Britain - Spitfires out turn and sometimes out climb you (Mk 14 / XIV), Tempests an
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...ermany)|Lim-5]], before being ultimately replaced by proper 3rd generation fighters such as the MiG-21F in the late '60s and early '70s.
...n including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in t
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...turn fight, and this is where a lot of players make a fatal mistake. Heavy fighters cannot manoeuvre like a single engine fighter, it has an unusually poor rol
...ndlies if needed. A team with bomber smacking Zerstörers and manoeuvrable fighters will decimate the attacking force in Arcade Battles. If you pick up a tail,
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...t including the famous Sopwith Camel and French SPAD XIII along with other fighters such as the Nieuport 28. The war also saw the development of the 11 mm Vick
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...use your offensive armament to destroy soft targets like AA, engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely), or head back to the airfield to rea
:: With two 40 mm cannons, these fighters will cut the {{PAGENAME}} in half.
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One could get a lucky hit with the machine guns, but best to avoid any fighters.
...ve enough potency to destroy a base. Maintain your speed to evade pursuing fighters. The 28 x 50 kg bombs, on the other hand, are excellent for destroying conv
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...sure you are safe from enemy fighters. The greatest threats to you will be fighters and interceptors with astonishing climb rates, so remember to always check
...ove around at high speed. After experiencing difficulties in the Battle of Britain, the aircraft received additional metal sheeting in the cockpit walls and f
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...to high altitude takes a long time which makes it difficult to avoid enemy fighters in the process. The high speed of the plane and high wing-break speed allow
The Do 217E's combat début over Great Britain took place in the middle of July 1941, when KG 2 and KG 40 aircraft bombed
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...an its brother but it offers little to no support when facing allied (USA, Britain, USSR, etc.) opponents. It turns better than most aircraft in its tier and
* Wings overload at lower speeds than other fighters at its tier
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====== Attacking Fighters ======
When used for dogfighting other fighters, because most aerial battles in Sim occur below 3,000 m, the P-47D can easi
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...-30D|Yak-30]], and were chosen as the Soviet Union's second-generation jet fighters, entering production as the '''MiG-15''' and [[La-15]] respectively. The Mi
The MiG-15's weight is very low in comparison to other jet fighters from similar era, it is only ~4700 kg and along with quite good wings aerod
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...and trigger discipline, a skill required for almost all future Soviet jet fighters in the tech tree. Having the powerful VK-1 engine and strong firepower, the
...n including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in t
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...cs such as boom and zoom and regular low altitude flight, like most Soviet fighters. Its engine performs better at altitudes below 4,000 m, and it has a very p
...tating air target ammo belt while the second one gives a huge boost to the fighters flight characteristics. Difference between a completely stock and a fully u
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The tactics against fighters remain the same as above - BnZ them.
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...pe 27]]. With some careful aim they will do good work against contemporary fighters. The best belts to use are Default and Armoured Targets. Avoid belts contai
...tor to account for is the wing placement of the guns, which typical Soviet fighters do not have to worry about; try a gun convergence of 400-500 meters.
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...speed of 644 km/h at 3,048 m. Thanks to that, it can outperform many other fighters like the early versions of Bf 109 or other American planes at that altitude
...{{Specs|destruction|body}} km/h, which is excellent compared to the other fighters at similar battle rating. Its roll rate is slightly improved compared to th
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...flying straight behind the aircraft. Always try to fire the 37 mm against fighters only when they expose as much of their plane profile as possible (i.e. in a
...sy to hit the 37 mm. When the bombers are no longer a threat, engage enemy fighters. Be mindful of engaging them in direct head-ons as the 37 mm won't be of mu
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...rsions as well). Another nation to be cautious around is Japan, which have fighters like the Ki-84, N1K, and J2M that could take on a Spitfire pilot.
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...ted in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A total of 117 {{PAGENAME}} fighters were produced. In 1937 the [[Fury Mk II]] was introduced with a more powerf
...Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Fury Mk I is one of the three reserve fighters in the British tree - the other two being the [[Nimrod Mk I]], as well as t
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...e guns. Unlike the other Hawker reserve planes, both Furies are land-based fighters. Like most biplanes, the Fury Mk II is very slow, but features very good ha
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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The Hurricane Mk I/L is one of the first monoplane fighters you will come across within the British tree. The aircraft is powered by a
...ite among the virtual pilots of War Thunder as it was during the Battle of Britain almost 75 years ago. You will find your Hurricane able to withstand a very
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...a little slower than the Mk I/L, and is fairly slow compared to the other fighters at the same BR. If you do get into a fight, use the Mk IIB's good manoeuvra
...gy and speed after a turn fight takes some time, leaving you vulnerable to fighters that didn't join the furball. Keep in mind that the speed of the aircraft i
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...turning. It can reliably out-turn Fw 190s and other boom and zoom oriented fighters.
When encountering fighters, avoid turn-fights most of the time as this aircraft simply doesn't turn we
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...has a fairly average level of survivability compared to most single engine fighters. In terms of armour, the pilot is protected by 16.9 mm of steel in their se
...h of Tempests (100 aircraft) the armament stayed unchanged, but subsequent fighters had the long-barrelled Hispano Mk II gun replaced with the more rapid and l
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.... It is armed with four deadly Hispano cannons, which can obliterate enemy fighters with the air targets belt. With all modules purchased, the Typhoon is one o
...gle seat fighter which first entered service with the RAF in 1941. Typhoon fighters of the first production series were equipped with a canopy with massive fra
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...level. This is generally enough to keep distance from old interceptors and fighters by using WEP and escape towards teammates, even if they dive, as long as th
...er attackers, which can be destroyed with a single hit in a head-on. Enemy fighters generally fail to arrive on the scene until Tempest did 2-3 attack runs and
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...Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. This fighter aircraft used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator Mk IIS]] were removed and
...3F-2]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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...lay style should be a healthy mix of the two dominating ways of flying jet fighters. The Venom is a fast aircraft, and keeping it fast is important in order to
...r making them lose energy, leaving them vulnerable to engagement by allied fighters. The fact that the Venom is not the fastest jet means that being alone vs t
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...{{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator_Mk_IIF|Gladiator Mk IIF]]
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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Some of the fighters were made for tropical climate conditions: a Vokes filter was installed ove
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The Gladiator Mk II is one of the first British tech tree fighters that can be researched (the other two being the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] and th
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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...and beyond. While the majority of Spitfires participating in the Battle of Britain were of the Mk I variant, most would be replaced by the [[Spitfire Mk IIa|M
...engagement and emerge victorious (bar the occasional biplane and Japanese fighters, against which the superior speed and energy characteristics of the aircraf
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...with an even greater ability to gain the altitude advantage over opposing fighters and dictate the terms of the ensuing dogfight. The Spitfire Mk IIa's main s
...they are only 7.7 mm in calibre. So, it can be difficult to destroy heavy fighters, attackers, and especially bombers. It is likely that long bursts will be n
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The advent of the high-altitude Ju 86 bomber over Britain in late 1940 saw a growing need for a new high-altitude-capable (pressurise
* 20 mm cannons easily destroy enemy fighters
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...en more important against the sheer speed and power of German and American fighters. While the increased power of the cannons will be helpful in taking down op
...ts agility, speed, and rate of climb, it can easily run rings around enemy fighters and dispense punishing blows as well. However, there are several points to
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The advent of the high-altitude Ju 86 bomber over Britain in late 1940 saw a growing need for a new high-altitude-capable (pressurise
...mized for mid-altitude combat were designated Spitfire FMk Vs (Flight) and fighters fitted with the Merlin 46, 50A, or 56 were designated Spitfire HFMk Vs (Hig
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* Germany and Italy: fighters of both those nations are well armed and have decent survivability, have be
* USA: American fighters have decent guns that will shred your plane during a head-on and are durabl
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...he Spitfire will be facing mostly German planes which are primarily energy fighters, this upgrade will help with dogfighting German planes.
* Effective counter to high-altitude fighters (Ta 152, G.56, etc.)
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...x 20 mm cannons and 2 x 12.7 mm machine guns. These are effective against fighters but may struggle against large planes such as heavy bombers. They can't des
...ter. Various modifications served as fighters, interceptors, high-altitude fighters, fighter-bombers and reconnaissance aircraft.
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...urn nearly every other plane that it might face, except for a few Japanese fighters. However, engaging in extended turnfights usually should not be the pilot's
...smaller, lighter targets (single-engine fighters) over larger ones (heavy fighters and attackers). All else being equal, and as long as teammates or win condi
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...ergy manoeuvres. Don't get into extended energy fights as many pure energy fighters can outdo this aircraft in pure energy fights.
...uperiority role, protecting friendly ground units from enemy attackers and fighters.
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The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
...eor F.Mk.3 version for Royal Navy test flights from aircraft carriers. The fighters had their armament removed, a landing hook fitted, and the gear legs reinfo
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...ed. The Mk 24 should avoid combat at low altitude especially versus Soviet fighters who excel below 4 km. The Mk 24's strength is at high altitude combat, wher
...was the very last land based Spitfire of the long and illustrious line of fighters. It differed only from late production Spitfire Mk.22s in having two extra
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The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
...eor F.Mk.3 version for Royal Navy test flights from aircraft carriers. The fighters had their armament removed, a landing hook fitted, and the gear legs reinfo
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...ost enemies in turnfights, excluding most Japanese fighters, other British fighters and several Bf 109s, all of which are more agile. Try to maintain a speed o
...Norway and Spain. The main form of attack (especially when there are more fighters around the target) is Boom & Zoom. Energy fighting is an option too, if in
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...ull-scale production of Nimrod Mk I fighters was replaced by that of Mk II fighters. All Nimrod Mk IIs were fitted with an arrestor hook for carrier operations
...pen Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Nimrod Mk II is a rank I plane for Britain. It is a biplane with 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers machine guns. The main difference
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...1932, Nimrod Mk.I fighters began to replace the Fairey Flycatcher in Great Britain's Fleet Air Arm squadrons. The Nimrod's armament consisted of two synchroni
...It is also a highly manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster fighters. Like [[Fury Mk I]], [[Fury Mk II]], and [[Nimrod Mk II]], the Nimrod Mk I
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...r with many planes at its battle rating. Different from most other British fighters, but the same as the other Meteors and similar to the [[Swift F.1]], it has
747 Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 fighters were produced by April 1954 and were (at various times) in service with ove
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..."]]. The Sea Gladiator Mk I is the last of the Fleet Air Arm biplane naval fighters, and is a naval modification of the regular [[Gladiator Mk II|Gladiator]] s
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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The Hurricane is one of the first monoplane fighters in the British tech tree. As such it will face a mix of biplanes and monopl
{{Britain fighters}}
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...g it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. Its four Hispano Mk II cannons offer good rate of fire and
Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly br
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...such as a chase or escape manoeuvres. Hurricanes are mostly flown as turn-fighters. Using as many energy conserving manoeuvres as you can, turn-fight opponent
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* Still rather slow in comparison to other fighters at its rank
{{Britain strike aircraft}}
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...Attacker aircraft, retreating, climbing up to 3,500 m, baiting down enemy fighters and finishing them on your own turf (under 2,000 m).
...quence of 1 HEI and 1 SAP-I round (T/HEI/SAP-I/HEI/SAP-I) it wrecks others fighters in small bursts and does not require much more for medium bombers if used a
15 KB (2,395 words) - 01:13, 19 October 2023
...s the plane to be less responsive and manoeuvrable compared to traditional fighters. Handling while banking and negative G manoeuvres can be described as "floa
...red to help restore the plane's controllability. As with most of the naval fighters, the Firebrand performs best at lower altitudes (below 4,000 meters).
19 KB (3,067 words) - 10:38, 31 March 2024
...ill perform most competitively above 6-7 km. It is good for engaging other fighters and bombers up to 12 km due to a 2nd supercharger gear that peaks in power
...6-7 km. Therefore, it is adept at engaging heavy bombers and high-altitude fighters.
14 KB (2,232 words) - 21:43, 20 October 2022
...rate is only slightly above average. It will not be able to outclimb other fighters like the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]], [[G.56]] or many Japanese interceptors
Against the Bf 109 or rank IV Italian fighters, it is best to either go for BnZ or Hit and Run tactics, those planes have
20 KB (3,135 words) - 17:58, 18 December 2023
...s period to feature wing-mounted cannon armament. Unlike other British jet fighters that adopt nose-mounted configurations, the 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk V cannons
...rriers. Whilst purpose-designed naval jet aircraft were still embryonic in Britain, there was at least still some scope for converting land-based jet aircraft
19 KB (2,964 words) - 20:08, 27 January 2024
...s training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944. A total of 49 {{PAGENAME}} were produced.
...nd/or more cautious players at bay, but it will only be able to shoot down fighters on its own by sheer luck. Your frontal armament, however, is more powerful
17 KB (2,740 words) - 13:36, 28 November 2023
When engaging fighters ([[Yak-7B|Yak-7s]], [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109 Es]], [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]],
The Beaufort design process began in 1935, when Great Britain's Air Ministry formulated the M.15/35 and G.24/35 specifications for the de
12 KB (1,858 words) - 17:27, 2 November 2023
