====== 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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...upgrade. It is a convenient and reliable option that is sufficient against fighters and other smaller aircraft. The N-37 is a good option for bomber hunting bu
...powerful than the VK-105 engine used in most previous inline-engine Soviet fighters, its performance keeps getting worse as the plane goes higher, though the Y
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...rior to Update 1.27, the Chaika is arguably one of if not the best biplane fighters in War Thunder, with incredible manoeuvrability and blistering ShKAS machin
...f (2,000-3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers.
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...ss demanding roles, such as ground attack. A total of 2,408 {{Specs|name}} fighters were built between the autumn of 1937 and the end of 1939, making it the se
...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-15 is extremely sen
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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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...e) as the Lim-1 in Poland, the S-102 in Czechoslovakia, and the [[J-2]] in China.
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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...es from the license produced variants, [[J-4|''Shenyang J-5 (歼-5)'']] in China, ''S-104'' in Czechoslovakia, and the ''[[Lim-5P (Germany)|PZL-Mielec Lim-5
...iG-17 is still a very dangerous foe to the Sabre series and many other jet fighters, one of its main strengths is performance in vertical manoeuvres. It is als
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...w service with the Soviet Air Force, People's Liberation Army Air Force of China, and the Korean People's Army Air Force. It was eventually phased out as je
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...iddle East, Africa, South America, Central Asia, and further expanded when China began licensed production of the aircraft as the [[H-5|Harbin H-5]], export
* Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed
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...SB is also very impressive, allowing it to dogfight with less agile enemy fighters and damaging them utilizing the front mounted twin Shkas machine guns. Howe
...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
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...ven naval battles. It should be noted, however, that compared to dedicated fighters or light bombers, its top speed and manoeuvrability are constrained.
...a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.
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...ntally out turn most heavy fighters and even some less agile single-engine fighters. As to offensive capabilities, the aircraft is equipped both with a horizon
...t defence is then the Pe-2-359's agility and speed. When attacked by enemy fighters, use your speed to run away and your agility to dodge gun passes.
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...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
...ere accepted for service with the Air Forces of Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, China, and North Korea. The Tu-2s of the Chinese Air Force took an active part in
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...(2,000 - 3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers. The plane's massive flaws are its low top speed for its BR and
...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-153 is extremely se
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...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-153 is extremely se
...urn the I-153, but they can easily outrun it as the I-153 is slower. These fighters will usually BnZ you, so you must constantly look above and behind you. If
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...et allies like the KPAF and PLAAF before being phased out in favour of jet fighters.
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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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...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight
...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif
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...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
...round targets before zooming back towards friendlies, or waiting until the fighters have started engaging, and then attack ground targets. The aircraft (at sto
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