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...If you are skilled the two machine guns can effectively damage low-flying biplanes or deter enemy ground attack aircraft.

...The P-26 was designed to be faster and more manoeuvrable than the current biplanes. When WW2 broke out, the P-26 was exported to some of the Allies of the USA * Slower than some late biplanes

* Slower than some late biplanes

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...27. Although the P-26 is a monoplane, it has an impressive turn radius but biplanes are still far better in terms of turning. Unlike the other P-26s, this spec ...e than it. Outturning monoplanes is almost always possible, but outturning biplanes is usually out of the question.

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...ght-line speed- it will easily outrun Bf 109s, A6Ms, and some "modernized" biplanes you may see at its battle rating. Head-ons are almost never advisable, but

...reserves, where belts of air targets and tracer simply shred through other biplanes, soft ground targets and reserves

...s a revolutionary carrier-based monoplane designed to replace the outdated biplanes that were previously in service with the United States Navy. It was introdu ...s is its balance of speed and manoeuvrability. It is capable of outrunning biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. The F2A-1's armament of .50 calibre machi

...tition to create a carrier-based fighter which was to replace the obsolete biplanes. The competition was won by the Brewster company and mass production of the

...ean War, where F7Fs managed to shoot down two North Korean Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes. Subsequently, due to the development of jet fighters, Tigercats were phase

...rformance is mediocre, it can be used to some extent in air battles, since biplanes and early monoplanes are very vulnerable to this kind of machineguns, speci ...in each category. At the time, monoplanes were still relatively new while biplanes had a known track record. Vought favoured the monoplane design, however, co

...nger for this aircraft. However, thanks to its rather low BR, it will face biplanes frequently which can be dealt with using the the rear 7.7 mm machine gun. ...in each category. At the time, monoplanes were still relatively new while biplanes had a known track record. Vought favoured the monoplane design, however, co

Biplanes by design have a lot of surface and consequently have plenty of aircraft to Versus other biplanes, the Falco can rely on its top speed and should combat them in the very sam

.... The opponents you will face with these guns are almost always unarmoured biplanes or early monoplanes. However, early bombers will brush off these bullets ea

* Fairly fast for its tier and class, meaning you can outrun most biplanes, Soviet I-153s being an exception

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...irst carrier based monoplane of the US fleet, made to replace the outdated biplanes in service with the US Navy. It had a 950 horsepower engine and two machine ...proper enemy. The "Buffalo", as it is sometimes referred to as, can outrun biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. Its only draw back is low ammo count and

...a lightweight carrier-based fighter / interceptor to replace the obsolete biplanes which were in use at the time. Five companies issued proposals, of which Gr

...ng at most speeds. It does not wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You shoul

...ell horizontally but not so much vertically. It, of course, can't out turn biplanes, but can outrun most of them in a shallow dive.

* Excellent turn time, can turn with anything but biplanes and Japanese fighters

...nitially in the Spanish Civil War, the He 51 showed to dominate over older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombe ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc ...lways possible. Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding.

...nitially in the Spanish Civil War, the He 51 showed to dominate over older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombe ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in an open- ...lways possible. Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding.

...has very weak protection and armament, but you will most likely face with biplanes, so you will easily rip off their wings. The 7.92 mm ammo has a very simple

...e well. You should attack ground attack aircraft and monoplanes. Attacking biplanes, however, is a risky job because they can easily outmanoeuvre you and take ...ed, at around 16 m/s. While this is much less than some of the top pre-war biplanes, the He 112 is also much faster, better protected, and performs better at a

...as a universal fighter. If encountering highly agile [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]], use the He 112's speed to outrun them. If encountering fast, but less ag .... It is also quite agile for a monoplane, but will always be out-turned by biplanes or light Japanese fighters such as the [[A5M4]] or [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]]. It

...gain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Many opponents will be in biplanes, and they will easily outturn the 109 in a dogfight. Thus, players should u ...acks or gunners on bombers. In battles against early tier aircraft such as biplanes, the bullets from their weapons are not as effective unless they are fired

...Ki-10-II C firing Type 89s.png|thumb|The Type 89s are common on lower tier biplanes like the [[Ki-10-II C]]]] ...havoc due to the sheer number of AP rounds in the belt, which tear through biplanes.

...od turn-fighter, it outturns a lot of planes it faces, the exception being biplanes and Japanese aircraft. However take care, the engine is not the most powerf

...good turn-fighter, it outturns a lot of planes it faces, exceptions being biplanes and, if you are in arcade, Japanese aircraft. However, take care as the eng

...peeds, where the stiffness of controls on the G.50 are less than on either biplanes or Japanese planes.

...peeds, where the stiffness of controls on the G.50 are less than on either biplanes or Japanese planes.

...fighters. Even 7.7 mm machine guns are a big threat to the He 100, so even biplanes can be a threat if they take you off guard. Head-ons are a massive no-no in * Often faces biplanes, which are easy prey for the He 100

...Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 17s also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and e

...chine guns are standard and are identical to the ones carried on early war biplanes and early Bf 109s. They have a high rate of fire and high precision but a l ...ell, though it cannot match single-engined fighters of its tier, excluding biplanes

...War I, the British would keep the Vickers E and used it arm their post-war biplanes however as they moved their aircraft machine guns to the wings, the British

The Hs 123 behaves very similarly to other Interwar period designed fighter biplanes, relatively slow but highly manoeuvrable aircraft, this in particular being As with most Interwar-period designed biplanes, the Hs 123 A-1 has no armour and offers no protection to its pilot nor its

...ng aircraft by relying on its speed. The opposition at the time was mostly biplanes and early monoplane fighters. The initial variant of the bomber, the Do 17

* Defensive armament is decent against biplanes

...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc ...lways possible. Therefore, the He 51 can only perform dogfights with other biplanes, and ground pounding. Bring at least 30 minutes of fuel for prolonged patro

The He 112 B-1/U2 will face many biplanes and early monoplanes such as the [[I-153 M-62]], [[F3F-2]] and [[P-36C]]. T ...M) issued a requirement for a new fighter aircraft to replace their ageing biplanes. The aircraft was to have a Junkers Jumo 210 engine and an armament of two

Biplanes by design have a lot of surface and consequently have plenty of aircraft to Versus other biplanes the Falco can rely on its top speed and should combat them in they very sam

Enemy biplanes will outperform the Bf 109 A in turning engagements, and many outgun the Bf ...great flight performance with its smooth handling, adequate speed against biplanes, and impressive climb rate and turn rate. Its nose-mounted MGs have plenty

...allowing the Yak-1 to become an easy target for enemy aircraft (especially biplanes).

...t out there. However, it is the indicator of an easy, slow target that are biplanes like the Swordfish that can cost the Yak pilot the plane. If missed, there

The damage dealt from these machine guns is not bad, especially against biplanes and early wooden monoplanes, however, with opponents having a greater battl ...st turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes

...st turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes

...s. The damage dealt from these machine guns is not bad, especially against biplanes and early wooden monoplanes, however, with opponents having a greater battl ...st turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes

...ivil War led the Soviet high command to believe in the need of more modern biplanes in service. The Chaika included several modern features that significantly ** Low speed compared to monoplanes or even some other biplanes

...slower turn time than the preceding I-15 models. As such, be wary of rival biplanes that could begin out-turning the {{PAGENAME}}.

...ntal pre-war fighter that, while extremely dangerous if used right against biplanes and other pre-war fighters, can get in quite a struggle to deal with later ...t asset is its versatility. This aircraft is considerably faster than most biplanes which allows it to use superior speed (both in level flight and in dives) a

...10 depends to some extent on its versatility, being able to outspeed most biplanes and outmanoeuvre most monoplanes it faces. However, because of the plane's * Although manoeuvrable, it can still get out-turned by the Ki-10 or biplanes like the He-51

...climbing fairly high- 3-4 km should be enough depending on your opponents (biplanes or Bf 109s). From there you can either make work of the bombers or lower-al * Good climb rate, though inferior to most biplanes and the Spitfire

...plane fighter for many rank I Soviet pilots, a big change from the reserve biplanes, it is an introduction to a whole new range of tactics and armaments. * Can be out-turned easily by biplanes such as [[I-15 (Family)|I-15]]

* Wings tend to snap when turning against biplanes

...aircraft. This innovation made the rifle calibre machine guns used to arm biplanes at the time almost obsolete. General John J. Pershing, commander of the Ame

...l obey the laws of physics. If you want to tango with early monoplanes and biplanes remember to utilise your advantages to nullify their advantages. While they

* Relatively effective defensive armament if used against biplanes like [[He 51 (Family)|He 51]] or early monoplanes like [[I-16 (Family)|I-16

...to potentially dish out large amounts of damage to unsuspecting aircraft, biplanes, monoplanes and bombers alike. Its heavy armament makes it the perfect airc * Can be out-turned easily by biplanes

...equipped with a variety of belts, including AP. As such, it can fight late biplanes and early fighters but will suffer in low altitude engagements due to its w

* Good climb rate against biplanes, but not against advanced monoplanes

...h quite great manoeuvrability. The turning speed is better than most other biplanes, which gives it an advantage, but during active manoeuvres, the speed is us ...nnecessary to enable it to be the lightest and fastest possible. Like many biplanes just before the start of World War II, the only protection afforded the pil

...ther Hawker reserve planes, both Furies are land-based fighters. Like most biplanes, the Fury Mk II is very slow, but features very good handling, and is capab ...let and get shot down easily. But it goes both ways for the Fury and other biplanes.

...agility to outmanoeuvre the Hurricane, which will only be surpassed by any biplanes or Japanese fighters you may face. Lone fighter-bombers, attackers, heavy f ...and so will the Japanese [[Ki-27 otsu]] and [[A5M4]]. However, similar to biplanes, they are slow and in the case of the Japanese very poorly armed.

...amount of ammo, the Hurricane is capable of obliterating any thin-skinned biplanes it may come across, having more than enough ammo to rake a huge number of g

...urning than the monoplanes it faces; it is also one of a limited number of biplanes with flaps, which are hard to break off and can be used to further improve ...n't be able to cut inside your turn and they might disengage. However with biplanes you will need some defensive manoeuvres like barrel rolls.

...urning than the monoplanes it faces; it is also one of a limited number of biplanes with flaps, which are hard to break off and can be used to further improve ...n't be able to cut inside your turn and they might disengage. However with biplanes you will need some defensive manoeuvres like barrel rolls.

...ost important characteristics is being able to turn and keep up with other biplanes, being able to handle up to 11G and -5G make it a good plane to make tight ...n't be able to cut inside your turn and they might disengage. However with biplanes you will need some defensive manoeuvres like barrel rolls.

...t to turn-fight them and to use Boom & Zoom tactics instead. Luckily, most biplanes are fragile and your eight machine guns will tear them apart.

...These small biplanes will rip you to shreds if you don't play smart. These biplanes have an insane turn rate and will effortlessly out-turn you without any fla

The Nimrod Mk II is very much a dogfighter, it is sturdy comparatively as biplanes go, and able to turn with the best of its peers and keep them on their toes

...s up for it with an excellent climb rate that will get it above most other biplanes. It is also a highly manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster ...s up for it with an excellent climb rate that will get it above most other biplanes. It is also a highly manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster

...turning than the monoplanes it faces. The Gladiator sits between the light biplanes design and the more advanced monoplanes, which means that it lacks the top ...urning than the monoplanes it faces; it is also one of a limited number of biplanes with flaps, which are hard to break off and can be used to further improve

...monoplane fighters in the British tech tree. As such it will face a mix of biplanes and monoplanes with a different playstyle required for each. ...e fight even if it is not in your best interest. You are better off BnZing biplanes. They might be able to tickle your rear as you extend away due to their qui

...ier or equal armament, and American monoplanes will be harder to kill than biplanes due to robust construction and having similar speeds. At a BR of 1.3, the b * Not particularly fast, easy prey for low-rank monoplanes and even some biplanes

...enheim can be absolutely deadly to other early planes, particularly as the biplanes it will be up against are often flown by inexperienced pilots who tend to p ...d some enemy fighters. At a decent altitude (3,000 m or above works best), biplanes will not be able to catch you and low tier monoplanes will struggle.

* Powerful defensive armament that will deter enemy planes especially biplanes

* Rear gunners make short work of chasing biplanes

* Slow, even biplanes can catch you

...urning than the monoplanes it faces; it is also one of a limited number of biplanes with flaps, which are hard to break off and can be used to further improve ...n't be able to cut inside your turn and they might disengage. However with biplanes you will need some defensive manoeuvres like barrel rolls.

...ealistic battles. This is very important, since you will most likely fight biplanes and early monoplanes with engines that are not well-suited for high altitud

...g in the game. It is recommended to use speed against [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] as their turn times are nearly matched if not better than this monoplane.

...roes" the A6M5 otsu is a proficient dogfighter. With a turn time rivalling biplanes this aircraft is more than capable of winning any standard turning fight. I

...Ki-10-I should not attack armoured targets or bombers, but focus on other biplanes or slow monoplanes. Aim for the wings, not the fuselage. Teamwork is essent ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...Ki-10-I should not attack armoured targets or bombers, but focus on other biplanes or slow monoplanes. Aim for the wings, not the fuselage. Teamwork is essent ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...Ki-10-II should not attack armoured targets or bombers, but focus on other biplanes or slow monoplanes. Aim for the wings, not the fuselage. Teamwork is essent ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...outturn you, except for biplanes, but most will outgun you (and even most biplanes match the Ki-27 in armament). Biplanes make easy prey for the Ki-27, and it can easily outmanoeuvre the [[P-36C]],

...ng at most speeds. It does not wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You shoul

...ng at most speeds. It does not wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You shoul * Doesn't turn as fast as the biplanes it typically faces

...ng at most speeds. It does not wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You shoul

...he Ki-10 should not attack armoured targets or bombers, but focus on other biplanes or slow monoplanes. Aim for the wings, not the fuselage. Teamwork is essent ...vival was based on the pilot's grit. Armour added weight, weight the early biplanes could not afford to carry and still be a viable fighter. Flying in open coc

...ole. The best approach is to spawn at the airfield and compete with fellow biplanes as a fighter, a role the F1M2 performs better at, surprising unsuspecting e ...aircraft built out of metal. Of course, most aircraft at its BR are wooden biplanes, so the weapon is quite adequate. As well, the F1M2 can carry two 60 kg bom

'''I-153s/I-16s''' - The Soviet biplanes and early Chaikas are universally feared planes. You can outmanoeuvre both

...the best coverage, but at 1.7 it might be enough to scare off ill-armoured biplanes. ...e B2M and B4Y as torpedo biplanes. However, the significant limitations of biplanes were obvious, so in 1935, inspired by the monoplane A5M fighter, the Imperi

...e aircraft has an abysmal top speed, meaning that it can be outrun by most biplanes at its battle rating. As well, the aircraft has lacklustre acceleration, an

...g in the game. It is recommended to use speed against [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] as their turn times are nearly matched if not better than this monoplane.

...tturn you while not sacrificing too much performance in level flight, like biplanes.

...are all good. The top speed is decent and it should be able to outrun all biplanes and some early monoplanes. The turn rate is enough to tangle with most othe ...bility, which tends to be more important at low altitudes, if not fighting biplanes. Be wary of attacking enemy SPAA since the disappointing frontal protection

...e that differs much from other biplanes. Compared to the Soviet and German biplanes, it is slightly less manoeuvrable because it has a little more structural r * Turns worse than some biplanes (e.g. I-15) it faces

* Turns worse than some biplanes it faces (e.g. I-15) ...ted as a perfect fighter and was the perfect conception of Italian fighter biplanes with a balance of manoeuvrability, performance, and military efficiency. In

...initiate a new attack. Due to the excellent stall characteristics of many biplanes, Boom and Zoom tactics can quite literally 'back' fire. Biplanes by design have a lot of surface and consequently have plenty of aircraft to

...peeds, where the stiffness of controls on the G.50 are less than on either biplanes or Japanese planes.

...peeds, where the stiffness of controls on the G.50 are less than on either biplanes or Japanese planes. ...sitional plane that was not well-liked by pilots used to more manoeuvrable biplanes. Sturdy and easy to handle, it was slow and poorly armed even by early war

...od turn-fighter, it outturns a lot of planes it faces, the exception being biplanes and Japanese aircraft. However take care, the engine is not the most powerf

...in a straight line it has a good top speed, specially when compared to the biplanes around its BR, but the aircraft is not well suited for high altitude combat ...ound-level top speed of 410 km/h IAS Boom & Run tactics might work against biplanes.

...n reason for the ''Artgliere'' to be now pitted frequently against reserve biplanes and early monoplanes rather than being used for tank-busting (or boat killi ...f the P.108A, these guns are somewhat ineffective against lightly-armoured biplanes and early monoplanes due to the awkward convergence, though this will be ma

...efend it from most angles. It is able to defend itself pretty well against biplanes from reserve ranks, but can have tougher opponents like [[I-16 type 24]], [ .... Though the SM.81 sometimes flew with escorting [[CR.32_(Family)|C.R.32]] biplanes, flying unescorted with tight formations was also possible due to the mutua

...best in extended dogfights, since you can retain energy better than other biplanes like the I-15 and Gladiator MK.II. Biplanes by design have a lot of surface and consequently have plenty of aircraft to

...Aviazione Legionaria with great success, proving to be deadlier than other biplanes also in service like the I-15, and even the I-16. They also served during W ...since it now has access to 12.7mm HMGs that are very lethal against other biplanes and also against early monoplanes like the Hurricane and I-16, although to

...ch are mono-wing (light Japanese aircraft excepted), they are heavier than biplanes leading to a poorer turning radius in comparison. Alternatively, newer mon ...altitudes. This means that it will barely be able to outspeed some faster biplanes at its tier. This can be remedied as the aircraft is quite structurally sou

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...monoplane with a parasol wing, as opposed to other low-wing monoplanes and biplanes. Key features of this aeroplane include 4 x Darne 1933 Mle 33 7.5 mm machin

...bombers or dive on unsuspecting fighters, especially reserve aircraft and biplanes which are a common sight at this BR and offer little resistance against the

* Pretty agile, can sometimes turnfight biplanes

...rly weak against SPAA due to its low speed and large size when compared to biplanes or ground attackers.

* Pretty agile, can sometimes turnfight biplanes

...monoplane with a parasol wing as opposed to other low-wing monoplanes and biplanes. Key features of this version include 2 x Hispano-Suiza 9 20 mm cannons, wh * A smaller target compared to most biplanes

...33 B Sfl. If you are skilled the two MG can effectively damage low-flying biplanes and help zone out enemy ground attack aircraft.

...up to 10 mm of penetration. The machine guns are useful against low-flying biplanes and can help provide deterrence against enemy ground attack aircraft.

...other similarly armoured vehicles (e.g. [[AS 42]], [[L3/33 CC]]) and slow biplanes

...B Sfl]]. If you are skilled, the two MG can effectively damage low-flying biplanes.

...ight vehicle that provides adequate deterrence against early aircraft like biplanes. It is not recommended to charge into the battle and engage any enemy vehic ...guns. For anti-air duty, these little guns do the job pretty well against biplanes and early monoplanes. The fire density given by the quad 7.62 mm MGs is goo

...med with, although a well-placed burst will still do serious damage to the biplanes you are likely to face. Each belt is large enough to enable sustained fire,

...ith three machine guns and a cannon. It can quite easily damage low-flying biplanes, although sustained hits are still required to successfully down an aircraf

...y means four holes in your opponent, a heavy toll to the early planes (and biplanes) you will be shooting at this BR.

...e oil radiator and the engine/water's radiator when switching to MEC. Most biplanes do not have any form of radiator control relying on throttle and propeller ...which can be switched to manual mode while others have a fixed pitch. Most biplanes and interwar planes use a fixed pitch propeller, allowing no manual prop pi

* Bots now do not fly biplanes only - they use aircraft of different types and ranks. * Fixed bug preventing oil leaks on biplanes

...tly manoeuvrable once the bombs have been dropped, and as it usually faces biplanes, the armament of two low-calibre guns is not really underwhelming. As soon

...ier ''Ark Royal'' found the battleship and sent [[Swordfish Mk I|Swordfish biplanes]] armed with torpedoes to attack her. Two torpedoes struck Bismarck, one se ...will be able to handle them, this includes the [[Swordfish Mk I|Swordfish biplanes]], which helped to sink the Bismarck - However, if the enemy plane is equip

The British Royal Flying Corps held the air with their Sopwith Pup biplanes, however this was outclassed by new German planes in 1916. As such, the Sop

* The [[CR.42|CR.42 Falco fighter]] can rightly be considered one of the best biplanes of World War II.

All the nations start with [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a bi The best nation to start with is the USSR. The Soviets have the best biplanes, mainly because they kept using them during the early stage of the Great Pa

:''Air Triathlon:'' [[:Category:Biplanes|Biplanes]]

...of the blue, Tanking déjà vu, I believe I can swim, Dire straits, Smoky biplanes.

...aft as well, a good burst on target will usually take out most of the weak biplanes the {{PAGENAME}} will most likely be coming across in the low ranks. To max

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...ively put as many bullets as possible into the enemy fighter. Typically in biplanes, a closer convergence setting of 100 to 250 m is best for close-in fighting ...I does not have the machine-gun firing speed of those found on some Soviet biplanes as it is necessary to synchronize the firing of the guns in the fuselage to

* Favourable matchmaking allows it to fight earlier monoplanes and worse biplanes ...like America had with its AVG). Initial support was with [[I-15bis|I-15]] biplanes, but as the Japanese introduced the superior [[Ki-27 otsu|Nakajima Ki-27]]

...21 is also very nimble, outmanoeuvring most aircraft in battle, except for biplanes and Japanese planes which are notorious for their extremely good agility. ...s battle rating. Your main composition will sometimes be biplanes and some biplanes can out turn you. However, the CW-21 against monoplanes is where it really

...st turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes

* Although manoeuvrable, it can still get out-turned by biplanes like [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]] or [[He 51 (Family)|He-51]]

...noeuvrable, it can still get out-turned by the [[Ki-10 (Family)|Ki-10]] or biplanes like [[He 51 (Family)|He-51]]

...out-turn you, except for biplanes, but most will outgun you (and even most biplanes match the Ki-27 in armament). Biplanes (except the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]) make easy prey for the Ki-27, and

The Hs 123 behaves very similarly to other Interwar-period designed fighter biplanes, relatively slow but highly manoeuvrable aircraft, this in particular being As with most Interwar-period designed biplanes, the Hs 123 A-1 has no armour and offers no protection to its pilot nor its

...in fact the fastest aircraft on Chinese soil which was at the time mostly biplanes. They served as part of the ROCAF bomber forces and joined the first bombin

...with precise aiming, the MGs are still adequate for destroying the wooden biplanes that the Hawk III encounters. Against aircraft, the universal belt is most ...mpty loaded, the Hawk III's manoeuvrability is generally on par with other biplanes which allows you to fight back. Its rudder is quite effective, so make sure

* Excellent turn time, can turn with anything but biplanes and Japanese fighters

...ng at most speeds. It does not wobble a lot which is an advantage over the biplanes and early monoplane fighters, making it easier to smooth the aim. You shoul

...tion and high wing loading, causing it to bleed speed in continuous turns. Biplanes will last longer in a prolonged turn fight and will eventually end up at th

...similarly armoured vehicles (e.g. [[AS 42]], [[L3/33 CC|L3/33]]) and slow biplanes

...encounter anything from top rank aircraft all the way down to lowly rank I biplanes. Be aware of the aircraft you're fighting, even if its a low rank propeller

* Although manoeuvrable, it can still get out-turned by biplanes like [[Ki-10 (Family)|Ki-10]] or [[He 51 (Family)|He-51]]

...e forces proved their superiority over the poorly equipped ROCAF with only biplanes and very few monoplanes imported from US, making the Zero invincible over t

...rong and won't be able to tank too much damage. Against early fighters and biplanes, a B & Z strategy works well as the aircraft can attain high speeds in dive

...its best asset is the high top speed of 400 km/h, one of the highest among biplanes, although it will still struggle against next-generation monoplanes like th ...h top speeds of over 400 km/h (~250 mph) and can be a contender with other biplanes, however it will start to struggle against early monoplanes such as the Hei

...urn and get a firing lead, either at the tail or as a deflection shot. All biplanes and the [[A6M (Family)|Zero]] fighter are examples for this style. Many fig

...slower turn time than the preceding I-15 models. As such, be wary of rival biplanes that could begin out-turning Krasnolutsky's I-15bis.

...ther fighters from intercepting you and it will easily be outmanoeuvred by biplanes. ...at an up-tier. It is recommended, however, that you resist to engage with biplanes as they are guaranteed to stay on your tail if your burst doesn't deal with

...g and also a limited version of turn fighting. Although turn fighting with biplanes is a bad idea, other contemporary monoplanes should at least be an even mat

...ing and also a limited version of turnfighting. Although turnfighting with biplanes is a bad idea, other contemporary monoplanes should at least be an even mat

...were beginning to take to the skies and outperform even the most advanced biplanes. Though a long future looked grim for the Gladiator, nevertheless it went i ...pitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]. While the British no longer found use for the biplanes, other nations felt they would be a fine addition and countries such as Swe

...nst it in a match. Dropping to lower altitudes enables even the slowest of biplanes ([[Po-2]] and [[Hs 123 A-1]]) to take pot-shots at the bomber. There is one

...of a turn-fighter/energy-fighter. It turns well, but not enough to counter biplanes. It can energy fight, but its energy retention is average. Acceleration in

...te, speed, manoeuvrability, and range greatly due to the low power of most biplanes. Armour first started to appear during the later stages of the 1930s. Typically in biplanes, the most effective range for disabling or destroying another aircraft is a

...nts, often due to the poor quality of materials used by Fiat. As with most biplanes, pilots appreciated its excellent dogfighting abilities, but complained abo ...good at climbing. However, the aircraft suffers the same issues that most biplanes have, with a lack of flaps, extremely poor energy retention, and a weak air

...ed is comparable to the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]]. This is much faster than all biplanes and most early monoplanes, so the {{Specs|name}} will rarely have issues ou ...its flight characteristics and weaponry make it very capable against both biplanes and monoplane fighters. Firstly, the Mörkö-Morane possesses a very good r

* Very effective against low-tier aircraft (biplanes)

...out-turn you, except for biplanes, but most will outgun you (and even most biplanes match the Ki-27 in armament). Biplanes (except the [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]]) make easy prey for the Ki-27, and

...'t a good gunner, because the extra tracers will scare the enemy off. Most biplanes don't want to get too close when they see a wave of tracers appear from you ...amazing turn rate for a monoplane, but will have issues trying to out-turn biplanes.

...al attack, and can successfully outmanoeuvre anything it wishes (excluding biplanes). It has a powerful 1,600 hp engine and a supercharger for high altitude ba

...33 B Sfl. If you are skilled the two MG can effectively damage low-flying biplanes. ...e guns will allow you to shoot low-flying planes, but do very poor damage. Biplanes may be easily shot down, but anything more durable will likely be too tough

...e skilled, the two machine guns can be used effectively against low-flying biplanes.

...agility to outmanoeuvre the Hurricane, which will only be surpassed by any biplanes or Japanese fighters you may face. Lone fighter-bombers, attackers, heavy f ...and so will the Japanese [[Ki-27 otsu]] and [[A5M4]]. However, similar to biplanes, they are slow and in the case of the Japanese very poorly armed.

...show their age by the 1930s. While capable against the slower and fragile biplanes of World War I, the new generation of all-metal monoplanes was going to ren

...ted the He 114, a sesquiplane, while several other firms submitted similar biplanes designs. However, the Arado firm decided to create an unconventional monopl

...ner may be able to deter or destroy enemy fighters, especially if they are biplanes which are often unarmoured. If the enemy aircraft presses the attack, you c

* Low battle rating allows it to face reserve-tier biplanes

...ght-line speed- it will easily outrun Bf 109s, A6Ms, and some "modernized" biplanes you may see at its 2.3 battle rating. Head-ons are almost never advisable,

...epower, the aircraft can sometimes surprise enemy aircraft, sometimes even biplanes with its somewhat decent turning radius; while the bomb options can still e ...ed fighter. Don't expect to outrun any monoplane fighters or more powerful biplanes as the plane is somewhat underpowered, with poor cruising capabilities comp

...valuable for naval players. The plane itself is no match for other reserve biplanes such as He-51, or I-15 that outperform the Ro.44 in both speed and manoeuvr

...akes the {{PAGENAME}} unable to run away from most opponents, as even some biplanes are capable of catching up. This doesn't mean the plane is weak however, as ...consisting of 2 x 20 mms and 2 x 7.7 mms, can easily start fires and shred biplanes

...e size, the V-12D is decent at turning although it is outshone by the many biplanes it faces. The acceleration and climb of this aircraft is poor, and is usual

* Turning capacity is still worse than biplanes such as [[I-15 (Family)|I-15]]

The He 112 B-1/U2 will face many biplanes and early monoplanes such as the [[I-153 M-62]], [[F3F-2]] and [[P-36C] ...M) issued a requirement for a new fighter aircraft to replace their ageing biplanes. The aircraft was to have a Junkers Jumo 210 engine and an armament of two

...rivals most monoplanes at lower ranks and it can hold its own against even biplanes. However, its weight and drag mean that its energy retention in the vertica ...it can only chase down fairly slow aircraft, most of which are bombers or biplanes. It is recommended that you climb to a reasonable altitude, which will allo

...ament for its BR, with 4 x light machine guns, it's enough to destroy most biplanes, however, more advanced fighters would be more tricky to destroy. Even thou ...es the Fokker D.XXI-3 unable to run away from most opponents, as even some biplanes are capable of catching up. This doesn't mean the plane is weak however, as

...tor. The aircraft can out-turn its opponents with takeoff flaps, including biplanes. However, in dives, takeoff and landing flaps can generate so much lift tha * Can turn on a dime with flaps, can even out-turn some biplanes

...er aircraft which was a revolutionary departure from earlier cloth-covered biplanes of World War I. This project aircraft under development was named the Curti

...other biplanes, which could turn better than you (for example, the Soviet biplanes). In that case, if you're engaging an opponent that's more agile than you, * Does not turn as well as nearly all other biplanes

...I/API-T combination, making the turrets even more capable of shredding the biplanes and early monoplanes found at 1.7. Use manual control when enemies get up c