...as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the nov
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...ntries throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.
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...ing the Hawk, they scored 190.3 aerial victories. The P-36 was the proving ground and stepping stone to the later great fighter, the [[P-40 (Family)|P-40]].
...ct the type best suited for their mission whether it be as an interceptor, ground target hunter or a stealthy pouncer.
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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...ned with the 500 lb bomb, this plane can be great for CAS. While attacking ground targets, use "boom and zoom" tactics that allow high energy retention. Whil
...f 1940. After the capitulation, all outstanding French orders for military vehicles were redirected to Britain.
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...l as a superb diving capability while maintaining the ability to stand its ground in a dogfight, but not being the best at.
...no dangerous enemy. This can be used to take out lower altitude planes, or ground targets. With the F-10 variant, this will throw out the altitude advantage
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...owever, overall, the A-36 is preferable over the P-39 in mixed battles for ground attack.
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The P-38E is the first of the P-38 vehicles available in-game and is a very good plane. It gets an interceptor airspawn
...on the .50 cals are weak, unlike the M20 API-T on the P-51s and P-47s, and ground pounding should be reserved for later parts of the game in case a bomber is
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...success in a bomber-hunting role), and to easily destroy lightly armoured ground targets. Smaller enemy planes such as single-engine fighters are especially
...and nose-mounted guns, the P-38 can destroy lightly-armoured and open-top vehicles easily, and also engage some more heavily-defended targets.
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...g machine guns which can be fired from long range. The D-25 is also a good ground attack aircraft thanks to its ample amount of machine gun ammunition and ab
...n firing through the pillbox window on the sides, especially if using the "Ground targets" belt.
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...for carrying large amounts of air-to-ground ordnance and was often used in ground attack role against small targets that level bombers could not reliably hit
...ntial as a high altitude fighter, but can also be used very effectively as ground attack aircraft, thanks to their impressive payload capacity. When fighting
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...s "Pinball" gunnery targets by the US military. This can be a liability in Ground RB or Simulator battles since it's easier for enemies to spot than the typi
...ration, and lack of a full-AP belt make the M10 cannon much less lethal in Ground RB. A good strafing run would be lucky to knock out a crew member or module
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...You can also act still as an Air Superiority fighter to keep your friendly ground forces in the game.
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...istic Battles. Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 is ide
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...tanks|light tanks]], AAA, [[:Category:Anti-aircraft vehicles|SPAA]], soft ground units, artillery, etc. Against bombers and heavy fighters the incendiary ro
...mbs, as well as 6 rockets. Thus, the Mustang is also an effective attacker/ground attack aircraft.
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...bombs and rockets can be carried making the P-51 a good ground striker in Ground RB.
...shot. Head-ons are actually very effective against fragile/lightly gunned vehicles such as the A6M and Spitfire. The high rate of fire and velocity of the 50
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...acklustre in terms of acceleration. The Thunderjet does well at destroying ground targets, given the quantity and quality of payload.
...the F-84B can be utilized as a fighter-interceptor, bomber interceptor and ground attack fighter. The F-84B can be laden with a variety of bombs ranging from
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...the F-84G can be utilised as a fighter-interceptor, bomber interceptor and ground attack fighter. The F-84G can be laden with a variety of bombs ranging from
...speed as once in the air you can climb to bomber altitude or set up for a ground attack run that few others can rival.
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...superiority can be obtained for a period of time over an opposing field of ground targets.
...me light & medium tanks, firing at the roof armour or side armour on enemy vehicles will usually prove to be the most likely areas to achieve penetration.
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...e [[Bf 109 F-1]]. In such a scenario the best way to destroy more advanced vehicles is through boom and zoom tactics.
...attacking F2A. If not, and he is chasing a friendly aircraft or going for ground targets, then latch on to his tail and shoot him down!
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...ut for combat in a F2A-3 should consider the pilot lost before leaving the ground.''" This marked the end of the Buffalo in active service and all Buffalos w
...mainly effective against open-topped vehicles, light tanks, and other soft ground targets.
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...eadly in ground battles, in this scenarios, it can be used to destroy some vehicles and then act as an air superiority fighter, stopping enemy bombers from rea
...a stable game-ending platform in a pinch when the rest of your team is not ground-attacking. With the two 1,000 pounds of bombs and six HVAR or two Tiny Tim
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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...n easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets,
...more dedicated air superiority fighters. Instead, these variants excel at ground strike and interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast a
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...tions for more ordnance as rockets and bombs that could be carried for the ground attack role, as well as being able to use external fuel tanks for extra ran
Suitable for both dogfighting and ground attacking as the Corsair fulfils many roles.
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...x 20 mm Hispano guns and gave the aircraft a more potent armament against ground targets and aircraft. As good as the guns seemed on paper, in practice it w
...roy enemy aircraft with a slight burst and is incredibly effective against ground targets. However, much like in real life, the Hispanos are prone to jamming
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...be lethal against aircraft. Belts with AP-T shells are quite good against ground targets, even the Air Targets belts can make short work of medium tanks in
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=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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..."12.7 mm Ammo Belts", as the Cannon jam quite quickly and the stealth and ground target ammo for the 12.7 mm is far more effective than the default.
...take down light pillboxes with short, controlled bursts. Lightly armoured vehicles normally only need 1 or 2 taps. Unlike its event vehicle variant which has
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...ns that it is excellent at dealing with heavily armoured naval targets and ground targets. The offensive armament is much better, with 4 x 12.7mm browning HM
...and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear facing dorsal
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...is not an air superiority aircraft, its main purpose is to support ground vehicles and planes.
* Adequate bomb payloads for ground attack
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Do not rely on fighter support when focusing on ground targets. After you drop your bombs, the plane should be manoeuvrable enough
* Its bombs are powerful enough to destroy packed enemy ground vehicles
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...and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear-facing dorsal
...sy target for fighter and attacker aircraft. Due to its mission of bombing ground targets, the flight path is relatively predictable and the defensive turret
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...at all, since it lacks the performance or the armament to be effective in ground and air RB. It is however very effective as a reconnaissance aircraft in na
...ber and as such it spawns at altitude. Primarily, it should be used in the ground attack role across all game modes. If possible, stay out of sight of the en
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...ircraft once the bombs are released. With six 12.7 mm machine guns, softer ground targets are no match and will be easy pickings.
...se machine guns can produce devastating results both in the air and on the ground. While only two guns are mounted in the fuselage cowling, the other four (o
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...U.S fighters), which allows it to engage other aircraft or to strafe soft ground targets. Additionally, it carries an excellent defensive armament, with 2 x
...ning that the A-20G will have an easier time hitting targets, but hardened ground targets like light and medium tanks will be easier to kill due to the fact
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...a gunship. With eight 12.7 mm machine guns and a 75 mm cannon, most light ground targets such as AAA positions and Artillery positions can be destroyed. The
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...er (designated A-26C) or forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entering service in 1944, the Invader wou
...ed in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]], the '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns,
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...aircraft became faster, the CR.42 was relegated to night harassment, light ground attack, and sparingly used as night fighters.
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..."Blue Plane" by enemy forces in Korea. They were usually shot down due to ground fire during low-altitude attacks. The aircraft also saw action in the Catha
...en light pillboxes and light tanks with the right ammunition. If there are ground targets to be destroyed, the American tree can offer no better attacker air
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...gger time. Players can confidently use the F3D-1 Skyknight against air and ground targets.
...werful enough to destroy any target, allowing pinpoint targeting of dug-in vehicles and end their game quickly. The {{PAGENAME}} also has access to Tiny Tim Ro
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...ounterpart]], it does not have access to the AGM-12B Bullpup guided air-to-ground missiles.
...hem a firing solution. In Ground RB, you are one of the most heavily armed ground attackers for its tier, although in this game mode enemy tanks will require
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...ne gun does not offer much but can be effectively used to pick off damaged ground targets or even damage a critical module on an enemy fighter, it is also qu
This aircraft is best used in a ground strike role, carpet bombing ground targets with a large quantity of smaller bombs available out of the box, an
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...torpedo bombing is not an option, the TBF-1C can carry bombs for attacking ground targets.
...the area, you can destroy some enemy ground installations, e.g. AA, light vehicles, landing crafts and anti-tank positions after this.
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..., the Privateer can easily destroy several bases or level off enemy ground vehicles with ease, provided that you are not intercepted by enemy planes or shot do
...vateer can be used to either destroy the base or destroy a column of heavy vehicles.
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...the same job that the B-17E excels at even better than before; destroying ground targets while evading most enemy using altitude advantage, and giving a tou
...int below the wing root, thus increasing its capability against a group of ground targets or naval targets.
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...can be a safer haven from which to rain down explosives on enemy bases or vehicles. Any opponents that persist in attempting to intercept the B-29 can be easi
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...ared to its predecessor the [[B-57A]], the B-57B focuses more on low level ground attack and can carry large amounts of offensive external weaponry. B-57A pl
...ng the payload modification to deal higher damage against bases and ground vehicles, or research the "M39 cannon" to improve the plane's offensive capabilities
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...e [[Bf 109 F-1]]. In such a scenario the best way to destroy more advanced vehicles is through boom and zoom tactics.
...the attacking F2A, if he didn't and he is chasing a friendly or going for ground targets then latch on to his tail and shoot him down!
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...light & medium tanks, firing for the upper armour or side armour on enemy vehicles will usually prove to be the most effective way of going through enemy armo
* Two 100 lb bombs for attacking ground targets
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...Its gigantic and versatile payload options allow for enough power against ground/naval targets and bases. The eight nose-mounted 12.7 mm machine guns deal e
...elage and engines will eat the brunt of impact. Same applies to landing on ground, you can do a soft belly landing without dying.
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* In Simulator, the P-40 can be used for BnZ fighting, bomber hunting and ground pounding. It is a decent plane with distinct pros and cons. Its heavy firep
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...uvrability and firepower. This is mainly given if a La-5FN pilot is using "Ground Target" ammunition, every third round fired is an Armor-Piercing Fragmentat
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...l]] to August 2018 and from [[wt:en/news/6349-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2019]] to February 2020.
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...ray of explosive ordnance. This plane can be used effectively against both ground and naval targets. The "Destroyer" can reload on either an aircraft carrier
...y lost, however, due to a great loss of energy while turning. When used in ground and air battles, the BTD-1 excels at delivering a large payload to a target
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...op in the trophy chest from [[wt:en/news/5668-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2018]] to November 2020.
...it's worth it. While a mediocre at best reserve fighter, it is a very good ground attacker carrying 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs with 24.5 kg of TNT each, which
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...controlling your nose gunner, just make sure to watch out for any trees or ground hazards as there will be a delay before you can switch back to direct contr
...l be more than enough to take out several tanks in close proximity as most vehicles will be very lightly armoured. It is slow and a large target, but as most a
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...originally intended to be a bomber hunter until the Army wanted a capable ground-attack aircraft. To attack well-armoured targets like bunkers and tanks, th
...XA-38 Grizzly is an interesting plane that can be incredibly dangerous in ground battles.
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...Lt. Joe Bibby, was forced to crash land after receiving damage from enemy ground forces. Grenades were thrown at the plane to ensure its destruction and mar
...the F4U-4B is an excellent fighter with sufficient suspended ordnance for ground attacks.
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...ther 100 were built as the He 51 C variant which was configured as a light ground-attack aircraft.
...o night fighting, however not long after that it was designated solely for ground attack operations. Though not seen as a fantastic aircraft, behind the scen
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.... Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding.
...thus too much aileron deflection will over-roll, striking a wing into the ground.
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...ther 100 were built as the He 51 C variant which was configured as a light ground-attack aircraft.
...o night fighting, however not long after that it was designated solely for ground attack operations. Though not seen as a fantastic aircraft, behind the scen
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...not 50 kg or 100 kg bombs which will do significantly more damage against ground targets, the {{PAGENAME}} can still find success in bombing light targets,
...alizing the enemy fighter, the {{PAGENAME}} can then return to picking off ground targets.
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...on but causes less internal damage. It is useful against bombers and light ground targets. HEFI-T is devastating against smaller aircraft. Sometimes just one
...lanes, meaning that Boom & Zoom tactics work quite well. You should attack ground attack aircraft and monoplanes. Attacking biplanes, however, is a risky job
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...ble dangerously or even tilt towards one side, striking a wingtip into the ground.
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...There are also a few bomb options to choose from which are beneficial for ground-pounding or base-bombing, although these are not its primary objectives. De
...ble dangerously or even tilt towards one side, striking a wingtip into the ground.
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*Ground Targets: Tracer (AP-T)
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...l. There are bombs of 50 or 250 kg to choose from which are beneficial for ground-pounding or base-bombing, although these are not its primary objectives. Ho
...roll a little right to keep it level, or the left wingtip will strike the ground.
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...me of the battle. It can also do CAS (Close Air Support) to protect allied vehicles from either a superior enemy or a dug down enemy.
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...er, when equipped with Stealth belts these MGs can turn into powerful anti-ground destroyers. Armoured cars and AAA are great targets for the MGs.
...lso perform ground attack on soft targets. Remember to maintain speed when ground-pounding, as an enemy fighter can blow you out of the air if you have no en
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* Ground targets: Tracer (AP-T)
* Ground targets: Armoured targets (APHE/APHE/APHE/IT)
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...u agility. Just as in air realistic, use Boom & Zoom to shoot down enemies ground attacking your team or unsuspecting enemy fighters.
;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
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...hine gun and "Stealth" or "Air targets" for the cannon. It is excellent at ground attack as well with guns and bomb selection, but remember that outside of A
...ured targets belt to compensate for the small calibre. You can also target ground units, especially lightly armoured SPAA / light tank / SPG.
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...fighter but this does not mean you are invulnerable from threats from the ground. Your plane is a very big target for SPAA and they can make short work of t
...red targets" belt to compensate for the small calibre. You can also target ground units, especially lightly armoured SPAAs, light tanks, or SPGs.
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...ured targets belt to compensate for the small calibre. You can also target ground units, especially lightly armoured ones: SPAA, light tanks, and open-topped
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...ontrol the acceleration so you don't gain too much speed and slam into the ground.
...nt consists of two MG 17s mounted in the wings, very good for killing soft ground targets like armoured cars and AA, and has a good bomb load for destroying
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...ons, the {{PAGENAME}} can allow players to choose different ways to attack ground targets when in a match.
Ju 87 series are mainly adapted for ground attack roles. The D-5 variant has two 20 mm MG 151 cannons which are suitab
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...ttacker/emergency fighter. Use your bomb load and guns to dispatch as many ground targets as possible, while making sure to keep the enemy off of your six. I
The ''Stealth'' belt is recommended for ground attack, being made up of Armour-Piercing and Incendiary rounds, while ''Tra
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...argets such as tanks and pillboxes, as well as providing ground support in ground battles. This is largely due to its spectacular dive-bombing accuracy and p
...ing yourself against enemy planes and strafing soft-skinned targets on the ground like AAA and armoured cars.
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The MG 17 allow for strafing runs on soft ground targets, while the bomb payload is sufficient for a heavy pillbox and a des
...olumns to attack. Once you've chosen which tank column you wish to attack (ground targets as far from the battlefield or enemy airfield as possible are recom
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...r somewhat compensate for that and enable the plane to take out nearly all ground targets except for pillboxes and heavy tanks.
...ment option, the Hs 129 B-2 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed i
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...eta Test prior to Update 1.27, the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a fairly decent ground attacker. The BK 5 cannon has access to both HVAP and AP shells, the latter
...is more than sufficient for defense against enemy fighters and use against ground targets. Once tier two is unlocked, players should immediately begin resear
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...vy fighters with large calibre cannons to attack enemy aircraft as well as ground-attack. Out of the three cannons proposed, the KwK 5 cm was repurposed for
...apons can also penetrate the rear and side armour of all types of armoured vehicles while having more ammunition at their disposal. For this reason, bomber int
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...The Hs 129 is heavily armoured and can withstand many rounds from opposing vehicles allowing it to have a very broad window to escape foes or return fire.
...e:Hs-129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle.png|thumb|Hs 129 B-3 destroying a ground vehicle with its 75 mm BK 7.5 cannon]]
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...tart firing from a distance away if you want to destroy it in one pass. In Ground battles, use the same tactics. Equipping the AP-T belt is the most versatil
...r in rare cases set it on fire), and the second will be the final blow. In Ground Forces, aim for the roofs of tanks or the rear of tanks within 500 m to be
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...eak your way past the remaining fighters of the enemy team and destroy the ground targets left with your bombs and offensive armament.
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..., so always carry the 28 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs to make short work of ground vehicles. Adding the 250 kg bombs will cause a bigger speed loss but allow the chanc
...mended to carry the 2 x SC500K bombs as they can help you destroy reliably ground targets. With only a rifle-calibre MG as offensive armament, head-ons are i
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...vered by any defensive armament. This gun can be useful for strafing light vehicles and trucks that will be encountered frequently in low-rank battles and can
...upported the Italian attack on Egypt. The "Sparviero" was even tested as a ground attack aircraft to support troops in the field and hunt for British tanks a
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...t is better to dive towards ground level and destroy targets like tanks or vehicles, as this will make it harder for enemies to attack you from below, where th
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]
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...ke it harder for most fighters to reach you in the early moments (only for ground strike). However, this leaves your poorly defended underbelly open to most
...s than the FAB-5000) which is still huge enough to destroy multiple ground vehicles and sink any ship within its blast radius. With its smaller and less distin
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...sts of 2 x 1,800 kg bombs and 6 x 500 kg bombs, both are effective against ground targets in mixed battles, especially when combined with the plane's surpris
...s could be by taking a "grass-cutting" flight path (flying as close to the ground as possible), flying behind any sort of environmental obstructions (mountai
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...phy vehicle in the [[Warbonds]] shop. It was also a reward of the "10 rare vehicles" event during [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|Wa
...not 50 kg or 100 kg bombs which will do significantly more damage against ground targets, the {{PAGENAME}} can still find success in bombing light targets,
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...nemy bases, but they can have their uses in ground battles against lighter ground targets
...nes. Thus, in war thunder, the Fw 189 fulfils the roles of a light bomber, ground attacker, heavy fighter, and reconnaissance in EC/ combined battles. It's e
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...cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.
...them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.
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...in the [[Warbonds]] shop in [[wt:en/news/5432-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|April 2018]], but is currently a rare vehicle that can only be
...Use these if you are inclined to spray and pray or are are about to engage ground targets.
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...ment option, the Hs 129 B-2 is capable of destroying most mission relevant ground targets. Tanks of all sorts, as well as light pillboxes, can be destroyed i
...istic Battles. Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 is ide
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...il-the-31st-of-march-en|March 2020]] to [[wt:en/news/6882-warbonds-premium-vehicles-for-warbonds-in-october-en|November 2020]].
...voured that decision, too. He 112Bs began the war with the Soviet Union as ground-attack aircraft. At that time, 28 combat-capable He 112Bs remained in servi
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...t Pillboxes if direct hits are made, and area damage on AAA, Artillery, or Vehicles. The 9 x 500 lb bombs can be used to kill heavy pillboxes on direct hits, d
...turrets is that if there is a clear sky, they can be used to strafe light ground targets with ease.
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...imiting its use to bomber intercepting, traditional BnZ fighting and light ground attacks.
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...ground attacks, it can be employed as a last resort to destroy unarmoured ground targets if the final flying opponent happens to be fleeing.
* '''Ground attack:''' This should be avoided due to low speeds needed allowing the Yak
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...s' excellent manoeuvrability. However, the aircraft is tiered with earlier vehicles in-game, which shifts the performance spectrum of the Yak-1B towards engine
...some Tracers. The Berezin UB heavy machine gun's Cermet-core rounds in the Ground targets belt can rip through enemy aircraft effectively and the Air targets
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...n it's "2". If you are attacking soft targets the machine gun (loaded with Ground Targets ammunition) may be better and less of a waste of ammo, roughly a do
...d with your relatively high speed makes you difficult to shoot down for AA vehicles, and your pilot does have bulletproof glass around and some armour plating
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...s and bombs of any kind) make this plane weak against even soft unarmoured ground targets.
...to have a altitude advantage over many opponents who will head towards the ground while playing into the Yak's preference for low-altitude fighting. Mind you
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...etter at starting fires than almost any other machine gun in the game. The Ground targets belt is nice too, as its cermet core rounds can rip through enemy a
'''Ground RB'''
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...th ease while having the capability to outrun slower yet more manoeuvrable vehicles such as the Spitfire.
==== In ground & naval battles ====
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...a lower muzzle velocity (610 m/s) and is not very effective against ground vehicles. Its HE rounds actually behave more like APHE rounds, exploding shortly aft
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...vely take out soft targets on the battlefield such as mobile anti-aircraft vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery sites.
...eagull" pilot can utilise the FAB-50 bombs to attack softer enemy armoured vehicles (if you practice, you can learn how to drop bombs accurately), and with the
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...nction with other control surfaces to throw the enemy off and gain neutral ground. Careful throttle/flap control can always be used to great effect against a
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...vely take out soft targets on the battlefield such as mobile anti-aircraft vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery sites.
...eagull" pilot can utilise the FAB-50 bombs to attack softer enemy armoured vehicles (if you practice, you can learn how to drop bombs accurately), and with the
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...ckly phased out as a fighter and assigned to less demanding roles, such as ground attack. A total of 2,408 {{Specs|name}} fighters were built between the aut
...hich can be used to ground-pound targets like light tanks or light-skinned vehicles, or activate the timed fuses and try to down larger aircraft like bombers,
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...performance, but also its weight limits, allowing it to use newer unguided ground ordnance.
...American or British fighter-bombers, it is enough for taking out isolated ground targets, if needed.
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...mand for his M-82 radial engine, only successfully used by the Sukhoi Su-2 ground attack aircraft that was also in danger of being cancelled. The two designe
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...ace, whilst attacking low flying bombers and attackers to protect friendly ground targets, or whilst finding and engaging a furball from above and performing
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...beginning of the match to fly straight forward to the enemy, as low to the ground you can get.
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...destroy 6 higher value targets instead of 4. You should choose a group of ground targets to attack, stationary tanks are good to bomb as any bomb can destro
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...ons and the machine gun load-outs allow for this attacker to drop bombs on ground targets along with strafing them with machine guns. Once past the targets,
...oading up with the smaller 50 kg bombs and methodically bombing key ground vehicles while the fighters continue to chase each other around. Don't let a lone {{
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...aft does a great job of getting to targets where it can strategically bomb vehicles and anti-aircraft guns and when the bombs run out, the 20 mm and 7.62 mm ma
...which can focus its four bombs and cannon/machine gun combination on light vehicles and anti-aircraft instalments. The turn rate is very good, which allows the
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...under's 5th anniversary]] mini-event. It was also a reward of the "10 rare vehicles" event during [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|Wa
...powerful heavy-fighter quickly becomes a weak heavy-glider heading to the ground. If this happens, it may be possible for you to glide to a nearby friendly
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...bs and rockets as soon as they can, followed by ammo belts to augment your ground-attack role. This plane, as well as the following IL-type aircraft, have ro
...ane and make you more manoeuvrable. Because the IL-2 flies so close to the ground, some pilots have destroyed themselves by bombing targets right under them.
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...iety of ordnance and players will be satisfied with its capability against ground targets.
...earching the 23 mm ammunition belts. The stock VYa-23 belt is weak against ground targets (50% FI-T, 50% AP-I). With the ammo belt researched, this will unlo
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...roy a medium target, although they might struggle against heavily armoured vehicles.
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...laps and pitch down even more so the SB 2M remains overall parallel to the ground. At the last second before touch down, make sure you are around 130 km/h an
...an B.71 planes were obtained by Germans and used as auxiliary and training vehicles. Bulgarian planes participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941.
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...playstyle is available for this plane. You can destroy small yet valuable ground targets with the 6x 100 kg bombs. This is however a much more risky playsty
...o destroy ground targets while flying at low level. If you need to destroy ground targets, take the 6x 100kg bombs. The defensive armament in this plane is r
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...laps and pitch down even more so the SB 2M remains overall parallel to the ground. At the last second before touch down, make sure you are around 130 km/h an
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...laps and pitch down even more so the SB 2M remains overall parallel to the ground. At the last second before touch down, make sure you are around 130 km/h an
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...he ShKAS can be used against softer targets such as anti-aircraft guns and vehicles. Keep in mind that the Yak-4 has access to a bomb sight - this can make pre
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...ing battleships, to carpet bombing ground defences and clusters of lighter vehicles.
.... The stock payload of 40 x 50 kg bombs has very little efficiency against ground targets due to lack of explosive power and is ill-suited for base bombing.
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...t's capable of strafing out open-top targets such as unaware SPAA or light vehicles such as the [[R3 T20 FA-HS]], as well as being somewhat effective against f
...0 kg option will still be a good choice for a quick and speedy mission. In ground battles, the 2 x 250 kg + 4 x 100 kg option and the 2 x 500 kg option are t
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...bomber's high battle rating, you should be actively looking out for enemy vehicles. It is possible for an attacker to have a relative closing speed of over 1,
* Takes a while to reach the ground (in one piece)
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...tile ground attacker, with a moderate payload better suited for destroying ground targets than bases. Although the tactics are different for arcade battles,
Once spawned (~3,500 m), locate ground targets to engage. It is suggested to engage the targets farthest from the
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...t will feel right at home in this aircraft. The LaGG-3-34 can also provide ground support when equipped with AP rounds, although the slight inaccuracy with t
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...ombs against tanks and pillboxes, rockets against groups of light armoured vehicles (and occasionally enemy aircraft), and use your machine guns and cannons fo
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* Very efficient in taking out individual ground targets
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...he option of adding bombs. The 6 x 12.7 mm Brownings make excellent air-to-ground combat weapons, with an excellent ammo count, but this can leave the Kittyh
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...dying when engaging enemy units. All in all, avoid any contact with enemy vehicles.
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...is suitable for dealing with medium or light tanks. More heavily armoured vehicles may require almost a direct hit. That said, the bomb has relatively little
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...tion and outfit more machine guns and even a 75 mm autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a
...th the B-25 is to first dive-bomb a base at low altitude, then strafe soft ground targets or fend off incoming fighters.
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...ll make attacking ground vehicles more awkward so it has more drawbacks in Ground RB.
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...or easy targets such as inattentive planes and attackers destroying ground vehicles. Most of the problems with the plane are mitigated in Arcade Battles as tra
...can still find its place on the battlefield in both in air battles and the ground attack game.
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...and additional bomb racks allowed the Hurricane to find its new niche as a ground attacker during the Africa campaign, while leaving the air combat duties to
...it may come across, having more than enough ammo to rake a huge number of ground target kills, and to give a good beating against more durable monoplanes in
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...ft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]]. A ground-attack variant of the Hurricane, the Mk IV can carry an arsenal of heavy-ca
Famous for its twin 40 mm gunpods, this aircraft is intended for ground attack duties. Boasting a more powerful Merlin 24 engine than the other Hur
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...ight line and even at its worst will still keep ~516 km/h average speed at ground level. This is generally enough to keep distance from old interceptors and
...side slide while braking (avoid braking when the back wheel is not on the ground). Plane can lose the back wheel in process if the brake is held for too lon
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...to have a bad day. The guns can also be used to attack light or unarmoured ground targets, usually with Stealth or Omnipurpose belts, but dedicated gun-platf
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...d targets, but can destroy lightly armoured ground targets and open-topped vehicles. Since all of these guns are wing-mounted, convergence should be kept in mi
...ic battles, the fact that it can only carry 2 small bombs reduces its anti-ground capabilities. Instead, this plane can work as an air-superiority fighter in
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...eavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armoured vehicles and SPAAs, if at all.
...e armament also lacks penetration and cannot be relied upon to kill ground vehicles - even SPAAs like the [[Ostwind]], [[Wirbelwind]] and [[M16 MGMC]] will pre
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...edecessor, the Spitfire Mk XIVe. The only major difference between the two vehicles is the latter's ability to carry a larger and more diverse selection of sus
..., the pilot can then shift to an air-superiority role, protecting friendly ground units from enemy attackers and fighters.
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...r Force and other allied forces, playing crucial roles from air defence to ground support across various theatres of the Cold War.
...irepower in ground battles. It is capable of dominating the air in air and ground battles.
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...ck munitions for the Hispanos do not have enough power to destroy stronger ground targets.
...s it lacks under-wing armament such as bombs or rockets, it lacks the real ground-pounding power of its War Thunder sibling, the [[Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop]].
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...t can also help with winning ground battles. The Sea Fury can be used as a ground pounder, it can carry two bomb or rocket types which should be able to dest
...tanks from the side, with up to 66 mm of armour penetration. Attacking the ground units from the top can be hard because of poor manoeuvrability, flaps will
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...acker to live up to its namesake, should pilots choose to use it in a fast ground-attack fighter-bomber role.
...the 4 Hispanos Mk. V 20 mm cannons, capable of doing significant damage to ground and air targets.
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...s it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
...s in the form of dive brakes, which come in useful when landing, attacking ground targets or attempting to shake off an enemy. Although you have a turret, yo
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...torpedo bombing is not an option, the plane can carry bombs for attacking ground targets.
...realistic battles, the Swordfish can be great for accurately bombing enemy vehicles, but it will be a very easy target for SPAA, enemy fighters, and especially
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...nto the thousands. On maps like Essen, use your superior speed to bomb the ground targets before any other bombers, then drop your altitude and rearm at the
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...0 kg of TNT equivalent, the bomb can easily destroy a group of vehicles in ground battles or sink a battleship in a single hit in naval battles.
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...part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[M
...and using its quadruple forward facing 7.7 mms to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy
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...s: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]]. It was also a reward of the "10 rare vehicles" event during [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|Wa
...line to shoot. However, due to the ease of spawning a fighter aircraft in Ground RB, you should always keep an eye out for fighters which will try to take y
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...eavy targets is limited. It should be used only to engage lightly armoured vehicles and SPAAs, if at all.
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...intercepting climbing fighters. A general advice is to keep altitude, bomb ground targets and then search for enemies to engage. The 4 x .303 Brownings can m
...ork of any medium tank of pillbox, the machine guns are enough to take out vehicles, AAA and artillery.
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...nd dual-mounted 7.7 mm - meaning it has a lot of firepower to throw at the ground units. It can also be used as a designated bomber, having a load big enough
...iring fixed guns means the ability to strafe soft targets (e.g. unarmoured vehicles, artillery, AA, etc)
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...dual forward-facing 12.7 mm MGs can be used to take out AA, artillery and vehicles while its 4 x 500 lb bombs can be put to good use against pillboxes, tanks
...ts low speed and limited manoeuvrability make it better suited for bombing ground or naval units. However, the bad frontal visibility below the nose makes it
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...emium [[F6F-5|F6F-5 Hellcat]], both can carry a wide array of weaponry for ground attack, but the British one has a good premium boost for Silver Lions {{sl}
...he M2 Browning machine guns can load Ground targets belts to destroy light vehicles easily, as well as medium tanks and light pillboxes (though with some diffi
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...es not mount any external weapons, which renders it useless against ground vehicles unless it is an AA truck or open-topped vehicle. Aside from that, the two m
...ng your energy up. The altitude is good when you are facing most same-tier vehicles, as the MB.5's contra-rotating propeller provides an excellent power plant
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...the nose will now block the target. The A6M can perform dogfighting, some ground pounding and some intercepting.
* For ground pounding with bombs, look for tanks and pillboxes. First you need some sepa
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...prise enemy bombers or fighters with its distance fuse or to attack ground vehicles or installations with their impressive payload. However, the rockets are he
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...of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
...ng games, where few players are left and victory is determined by the last ground units. Ignore the 60 kg, your cannons will do more damage in the long run.
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...of AP which can reliably destroy soft targets and top-down medium armoured vehicles.
...bs or two of the massive Type 5 No.6 rockets, the N1K2 can be Japan's best ground attacker and will make enemy tanks quake in fear. The Type 98 Number 25 bom
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...the added weight, which is not advisable for air combat; against naval and ground targets, it is crucial to dive in at high speed to come in and out while ev
...discouraged as the guns simply arent a threat to anything but open-topped vehicles.
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For such low tier vehicles the order of research does not really matter. Improvements in firepower by
...acks on all but the least armoured targets are not recommended; Artillery, Vehicles, and Landing Craft are good and soft targets, while the Ki-10-I's weak cons
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...raft can safely carry, but these bombs will do considerable damage against ground units, ships and bases. While performing bombing runs, always be on the loo
* Air-to-ground armaments, such as bombs and rockets
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For such low-rank vehicles the order of research does not really matter. Improvements in firepower by
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...nt fighter that can do traditional dogfights, some bomber-hunting and some ground pounding. It has great all-round visibility, especially to the sides and th
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...yload unlocks should be considered last. The Ki-43 is a fighter, and not a ground attacker like the [[B7A2]].
...also performs great when braking as its nose will not usually dip into the ground, so you can keep braking until it fully stops (given that you deflect eleva
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...n the aircraft are sufficient to perform strafing runs on lightly armoured vehicles.
...are shot down while the offensive guns are trained on oncoming aircraft or ground targets. The playstyle is neither "Boom & Zoom" nor "Turn & Burn", but rath
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...re mobility and flexibility to operate from different airfields with local ground support. The 77th Sentai also adopted a distinctive tail marking, consistin
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...he first page that comes up, basic). Unique to the tei model, this Ki-45's ground attack role is improved due to the ability to equip bombs.
...ing Tigers. As a result, the Ki-45's role was changed to anti-shipping and ground attack, where it performed satisfactorily. Nonetheless, the Ki-45's greates
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...ly, and a 12.7 mm machine gun in the rear. It was designed to attack enemy ground targets with its powerful armament. The Ki-102 otsu saw limited action in t
...s: as its intended ground attacker role or as an ad-hoc bomber hunter. For ground attack, the Ki-102 otsu can destroy light and unarmoured targets with its 5
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...ve against bombers but should not be used on agile fighters or fast-moving vehicles. The Ki-109's defensive armament is poor, and conflicts with fighters shoul
...hot by making a turn like a single-engine fighter for another pass. Or, in ground attack at low altitude, the Ki-109 can regain its position quickly for anot
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...work of it, with the 60 kg allowing more novice pilots to precise bomb for ground targets or smaller vessels.
...but also strafe light targets like AA/howitzer postions and light armoured vehicles like trucks and SPAA. D3A1 also has a defensive [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|Type 92]
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...thority, meaning it will be able to pull up very quickly. This is good for ground battles or naval battles. The performance of the P1Y1 is excellent. There i
...er. If they are catching up, dive. If you hit the deck and are cruising at ground level, you can force the enemy fighter to tail behind your 20 mm. This give
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The '''G4M''', designated as the '''Type 1 Ground-based Attack Bomber ({{Annotation|一式陸上攻撃機|Ichi Shiki Rikujo K
...enemy fighters who will climb to intercept it. It is better off attacking ground targets like Light Pillboxes, tanks and guns, or ships with the 250 kg bomb
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...al fighter, solidified by its only ordnance of 2 x 60 kg that only destroy vehicles at this rank with a direct hit. However, its strong armament of 13 mm and 2
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...}) for the [[wt:en/news/8727-special-national-foundation-day-in-japan-rare-vehicles-temporarily-on-sale-en|2024 "National Foundation Day in Japan"]] mini-event
...the nose will now block the target. The A6M can perform dogfighting, some ground pounding and some intercepting.
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...e war. Despite its large bomb-load, it is not recommended to target moving ground targets, such as tank formations, unless they are the only targets. This is
...s in realistic battles', it is best to use Omni-purpose or Armour-piercing/Ground Targets ammunition belts for the Browning M2 .50 cal turret machine guns, w
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...periority role. The bomb load is not large enough to be worthwhile against ground targets or base bombing, especially since the Re.2000 G.A. does not have an
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Furthermore, the Folgore can't carry any bombs, so its useless in ground attack role.
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...with the advance of the Allies into Italy in 1943, Italy requested several vehicles from Germany including aircraft such as Bf 109 fighters to try to regain ai
...s explosive content and contains more tracer rounds in exchange for better ground attack capabilities which are very poor even with the armoured targets belt
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...fectively which one would think the Breda is destined for. Crawling to its ground-level top speed of 410 km/h IAS Boom & Run tactics might work against bipla
...only be performed with +500 m (1,650 ft.) to spare or else impact with the ground will be a given. When attempting to gain altitude, climbing should be done
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...02 mm is the only "offensive" armament it has, the P.108A is restricted to ground attack role, something that it performed rather poorly.
...imely manner. Think twice about your speed and altitude before attacking a ground or naval target and avoid steep dives or you will be fighting with the cont
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...armament composed by HVARs and American bombs, you have a good CAS for the Ground battles, the manoeuvrability and speed of this is aircraft is very good, bu
...speed as once in the air you can climb to bomber altitude or set up for a ground attack run that few others can rival.
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...r destroying bombing points and damaging airfields. They are all useful in ground battles.
...my SPAA units, the S.81's slow speed makes it an easy target for most SPAA vehicles at its battle rating.
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...vered by any defensive armament. This gun can be useful for strafing light vehicles and trucks that will be encountered frequently in low tier battles and can
...get past the threats, it has the payload to take out enemy bomb points and ground targets, with its bomber spawn it can descend to get extra speed to quickly
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...7 mm Breda that fires forward, this gun can be useful for destroying light vehicles and trucks that are often encountered in low-tier battles and can be used t
''Ground mode''
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...argets of this bomber are stationary objects like pillboxes or slow moving vehicles such as ships (if you can time it well) and of course the bombing targets a
...ival technique, if unable to climb above the enemy, is to fly close to the ground. Avoid letting enemies attack from directly below or in front. In RB matche
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...argets of this bomber are stationary objects like pillboxes or slow moving vehicles such as ships (if you can time it well) and of course the bomb targets and
...ival technique, if unable to climb above the enemy, is to fly close to the ground. Avoid letting enemies attack from directly below or in front. In RB matche
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...f the first trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5432-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|April 2018]] until the end of [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearle
...ons were those stationed in Libya, forty-odd machines being used mostly in ground attack missions together with the 50°Stormo's Breda 65s. The other front w
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...mmended to loiter about. Rather, minimize the time being targeted by enemy vehicles.
...lding bombs and torpedoes for a fighter-bomber role. Fly towards the enemy ground/naval targets and bomb away, then while the payload reloads, climb up to a
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...lier especially on early maps as it opens another crew slot for specialist vehicles.
...ere the fire lines of each gun meet and close this imaginary triangle. For ground strafing the gun convergence should be set as high as possible, for the dis
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...the engine deck, depending on angle. Your main target shouldn't be ground vehicles, but strike aircraft and fighters. With your relatively weak armament, bomb
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...arge ammo pool of 2,400 rounds is more than enough against aerial and soft ground targets, especially when used in combination with the Hispanos. The univers
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...my vehicle. This aircraft can switch between attacking aircraft and ground vehicles with no problems as it is still quite manoeuvrable at lower speeds and alti
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...ilized. Wing-mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets in addition to its rather small payload (up to 200 kg tota
...f 22 seconds (RB), you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over.
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...ailerons to roll, turn and manoeuvre out of tight spots. When going after ground units, this aircraft can make an attack and then loop up and back over down
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...rigger time. This is more than enough to take out light pillboxes and soft ground targets. In addition, the A-35B comes armoured with three steel plates that
...r large, and not particularly manoeuvrable. Thus, play the aircraft like a ground attacker. However, it does have some perks which should be utilized to the
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...he Universal belt has 50/50 AP-T and HEF-I content and is the best option. Ground Targets and Stealth have practice rounds that deal little damage, so these
...explosive power and ballistics, typically needing a direct hit to destroy ground or naval targets. They also cannot be taken in conjunction with other ordna
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...0 lb bombs and a salvo of HVAR rockets can make short work of enemy ground vehicles, and those looking for a challenge can try their luck with the Tiny Tim ant
...ave a generous combined blast radius, and can clear out a capture point in ground battles. They are the most reliable option for destroying tanks or finishin
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...s, and the addition of a search radar while keeping the ability to provide ground and sea support with bombs and a single torpedo. It can defend itself in do
...more dedicated air superiority fighters. Instead, these variants excel at ground strike and interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast a
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...military vehicles left after WWII, like M4 Shermans, Spitfires, and other vehicles. The '''F8F-1B Bearcat''' was one of these aircraft, designed with the less
* Ground loops if landing with full brakes
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..., this does not come close to the French. Showing up to dominate the early ground-pounding scene, the F.222.2 is the biggest, heaviest, least manoeuvrable, a
...he bomber's doorstep, as they may find themselves on a one-way trip to the ground in a heap.
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...speed as once in the air you can climb to bomber altitude or set up for a ground attack run that few others can rival.
...are effective against aircraft and up to light armoured vehicles. Hardened vehicles and bunkers should be left to bombs and rockets for their destruction. If a
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...inst SPAA due to its low speed and large size when compared to biplanes or ground attackers.
...aft much more dependent on skill when dropping ordnance. When facing light vehicles, the 8x50kg load is particularly useful, allowing you to tag along with the
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...mbined with its frequent presence in Ground Strike matches with only light vehicles, it will make short work of any (or even all) groups of armoured cars and A
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....5 mm machine guns to eliminate artillery/AA gun emplacements and armoured vehicles. While on the deck, you will typically encounter enemy aircraft and can div
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...n-engine strike aircraft, it is able to drop bombs with high accuracy in a ground attack role and use its speed to get away from any return fire.
...ar exit away from the enemy. The 50 kg bombs are not effective against any ground target. In attack mode, the 7.5 mm MG don't make much of a dent on enemies,
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...ersatile high-speed medium bomber that is capable of undertaking low-level ground attack strikes against tanks, pillboxes, and other small targets. It also c
...gun in the nose. This machine gun is useful for strafing soft targets like vehicles and artillery or taking potshots at aircraft but is generally not very usef
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...gh payload to destroy a full base and a half in air realistic battles. For ground battles, it lacks any kind of ballistics computer, and the mediocre agility
...craft were built by France between 1956 and 1959. The Vautour II-A was the ground attack variant; the II-B the bomber; and the II-N an all-weather intercepto
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...73 "Vive la France"]] and was part of the [[wt:en/news/5225-special-french-vehicles-as-christmas-presents-en|2017 "Christmas presents"]] giveaway. It is also t
...ground RB where you don't know if you will fight against planes or ground vehicles.
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Introduced in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]] alongside the initial American ground tree, the M2A4 is a reserve light tank available for new players. The M2A4
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...ptable firepower, comparable to other light tanks in the U.S. Army's early ground forces. However, as the tank was designed to be lightweight, a vertical sta
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The M24 Chaffee, introduced into the game alongside the American ground tech tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], is a major improvement over
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Introduced alongside the entire American ground tech tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M41A1 is a light tank th
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[[File:M3A1 screenshot 3.jpg|thumb|M3A1 takes hits while engaging enemy vehicles.]]
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...a better multi-purpose shell to use against both heavy and light armoured vehicles. There's nothing much to write home about the armour as a light tank, thoug
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...n to a max of over 3 kilometers. Players should still be cautious of enemy vehicles due to the Sheridan's weak armour, and use cover as much as possible to ens
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Introduced alongside the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Generals"]], the M2 medium tank is the very fi
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...ar general William T. Sherman, was one of the Allies' most iconic fighting vehicles during World War II, and one of the most famous tanks in history. However,
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...the penetration is such that it may not penetrate the front glacis of most vehicles it faces. The M26 requires a skilled player to make the most of its strengt
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