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...rbor, the US requisitioned another 200 of the units intended to be sent to Britain (redesignating them "P-400"), some of which were later sent on for use in t
...Hispano 404 (20 mm)|Hispano cannon]], once on target, will easily take out fighters and most bombers with a short burst, or at the very least, cripple it. Howe
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...h-altitude performance required to engage strategic bombers or high-flying fighters, but is extremely competitive under 4,000 m and easily one of the best plan
...ordnance is expended, your role should be air superiority. Deal with other fighters challenging your dominance and try to deal with bombers. Always try to keep
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This aircraft was not used at all in Great Britain, because the high-altitude speed characteristics of the Cobra were consider
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...ers should not be sought out. In general the P-51 plays akin to many heavy fighters in Arcade mode.
...in the current climbing meta engagements against higher flying interceptor-fighters are often deadly, as the Mustang then lacks the critical ability to choose
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...icles|SPAA]], soft ground units, artillery, etc. Against bombers and heavy fighters the incendiary rounds will effectively set them alight.
...and bombers, however, it does lack when going against other single-engine fighters around its rank. To counter this inherent weakness, the Mustang should main
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...same direction so the speed is maintained. Doing this, even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire on you. If you miss on your st
...n allow it, a vertical dive at +500 km/h IAS will lock up almost all other fighters but the P51. Extend combat flaps and roll in a wide circle when the enemy c
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...h [[B-239 (Sweden)|theirs]], and they managed to take down numerous Soviet fighters using this aircraft. However, by the time World War II began and the Attack
In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in Arcade, only with a few restrictions.
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...le, taking advantage of their aircraft's higher speed. It was also used by Britain under the name '''Martlet II''' and '''Martlet III'''.
...skilled pilots like John Smith were able to out-dogfight more manoeuvrable fighters like the Zero and Oscar in those battles.
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...ctic as it works well for Japanese fighters at its rank. However, Japanese fighters will outturn you.
The F2A was exported to a number of countries, including Finland and Great Britain.
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...mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F
...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters.
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...n Aviation Company was busy during 1942 building and shipping Mustang Mk.I fighters to England to be incorporated into the Royal Air Force to fight alongside t
...available to zoom climb back up to altitude or to get away from any enemy fighters which may have attempted to intercept you. Depending on the map, if there a
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...advantage is its strong offensive armament (comparable to that of many U.S fighters), which allows it to engage other aircraft or to strafe soft ground targets
...of this plane to either get to help or to allow your gunners to engage the fighters. Often, the best defensive tactic is to stay at very low altitude to force
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...o accelerate and has a slow top speed, making it an even easier target for fighters and AA. It has a decent defensive armament, with the sides being covered by
...an easy target for fighters and AA. The best tactic for fending off enemy fighters is to use the rudders to direct one of the side gunners towards the attacki
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...enger is a formidable torpedo bomber however it's very vulnerable to enemy fighters.
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...ks to its flaps, the Harpoon can turn tight, which can surprise many enemy fighters. Overall, the PV-2D Harpoon is an excellent aircraft due to its numerous ca
...due to the bomber spawn and its offensive armaments. Engaging unsuspecting fighters is also good, provided that you utilise BnZing and extend away. If your nos
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...ing in the same direction, so the speed is maintained. Even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire just one shot at you. If feeli
...ntinued. In January 1943, USAAF's Colonel Mark Bradley, while stationed in Britain, was introduced to the then-new "bubble" canopy, designed for use on Spitfi
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...multirole fighter that can escort, shoot down bombers or just attack other fighters. However do not try and ground pound because you have no suspended armament
...ng - with the appropriate opponent, of course. Except a few dedicated turn fighters, the Ki-61 can out-turn and get on most opponents' tail with combat flaps d
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...te this, it is not recommended to try to catch up with zoom-climbing enemy fighters, because the Spitfire will most likely run out of speed before you manage t
...lso quite a few pilots from other countries fought on Supermarine Spitfire fighters. The Americans used Spitfires, as well..
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...gression with the advantage of you being to strike more targets before the fighters arrive. On your approach you want to the air spawn to gain speed in a dive
...a. In September 1944, the aircraft entered service with the USAAF units in Britain, and in January 1945, in Italy. Beginning in July 1945, A-26 aircraft were
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
...t can be most difficult to outmanoeuvre. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...er older biplanes, however, the advantage was short-lived as modern Soviet fighters and bombers arrived and the He 51 could no longer keep up with them. Operat
..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...r a monoplane, but will always be out-turned by biplanes or light Japanese fighters such as the [[A5M4]] or [[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]]. Its climb rate is not exactly
...t run out of ammo any time soon and their effectiveness against "Battle of Britain" aircraft is limited.
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...ility upgrades at first. The default 7.92 mm belts are good enough. Energy fighters require acceleration, they live and die by it. Therefore most of flight per
...effective firepower is halved. The 7.92 mm can be effective against enemy fighters when the pilot is accustomed to them, but they require certain patience to
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The E-3 was used extensively in the Battle of Britain, eventually being replaced by the [[Bf 109 F-4|Friedrich]].
{{Germany fighters}}
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...t in proper hands the E-4 can be a fearsome dogfighter competing with most fighters. Some advantages it has over the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]] and [[Hurri
Enemies to be wary of are mostly turn fighters like the Spitfire and [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]] since they can out turn the E-
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...Once fully upgraded, it can have reach a 20 m/s climb rate, out-performing fighters even a BR spread higher. The engine won't overheat if you keep it on 100%,
...mpaigns and was used as the mainstream German fighter during the Battle of Britain, it had reached its zenith with the E-4. While arguably still a better perf
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...mpaigns and was used as the mainstream German fighter during the Battle of Britain, it had reached its zenith with the E-4. While arguably still a better perf
{{Germany fighters}}
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...However, it is still quite a draggy aircraft, and the previously mentioned fighters can easily keep up with it. Furthermore, the MG 151 cannon has relatively l
...urning ability. It is not recommended to turn-fight Japanese planes or Yak fighters; if engaged on a turn-fight go to the vertical and use the spiral climb sta
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...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters, the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
...at times outclassed the Freccias during their deployment in the Battle of Britain. The G.50 had somewhat more success in North Africa against British aircraf
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...in several locations, such as France, the Soviet Union, North Africa, and Britain. The Fw 190 A-5 proved to be superior to the Spitfire Mk. V at low and medi
...le-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of ove
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...le-engine monoplane fighter used by the Luftwaffe in WWII. One of the best fighters of the time, it was widely used during the Second World War. A total of ove
...et into turnfights, as the A-1 will be placed with many better-manoeuvring fighters like the [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]].
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The original main aircraft-mounted machine gun for Britain was the [[Vickers (7.7 mm)|Vickers]], a World War I design that was mostly
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...ne power to outclimb your opponents. It would be unwise to turnfight enemy fighters, however you should be able to outmanoeuvre most strike aircraft / attacker
* Britain - Spitfires out turn and sometimes out climb you (Mk 14 / XIV), Tempests an
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...ermany)|Lim-5]], before being ultimately replaced by proper 3rd generation fighters such as the MiG-21F in the late '60s and early '70s.
...n including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in t
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...turn fight, and this is where a lot of players make a fatal mistake. Heavy fighters cannot manoeuvre like a single engine fighter, it has an unusually poor rol
...ndlies if needed. A team with bomber smacking Zerstörers and manoeuvrable fighters will decimate the attacking force in Arcade Battles. If you pick up a tail,
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...t including the famous Sopwith Camel and French SPAD XIII along with other fighters such as the Nieuport 28. The war also saw the development of the 11 mm Vick
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...use your offensive armament to destroy soft targets like AA, engage enemy fighters that are nearby (which is very likely), or head back to the airfield to rea
:: With two 40 mm cannons, these fighters will cut the {{PAGENAME}} in half.
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One could get a lucky hit with the machine guns, but best to avoid any fighters.
...ve enough potency to destroy a base. Maintain your speed to evade pursuing fighters. The 28 x 50 kg bombs, on the other hand, are excellent for destroying conv
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...sure you are safe from enemy fighters. The greatest threats to you will be fighters and interceptors with astonishing climb rates, so remember to always check
...ove around at high speed. After experiencing difficulties in the Battle of Britain, the aircraft received additional metal sheeting in the cockpit walls and f
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...to high altitude takes a long time which makes it difficult to avoid enemy fighters in the process. The high speed of the plane and high wing-break speed allow
The Do 217E's combat début over Great Britain took place in the middle of July 1941, when KG 2 and KG 40 aircraft bombed
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..., there is a place for the {{PAGENAME}}. Diving straight into a cluster of fighters rolling around with each other is not the best tactic, it is better to pick
...st nations, however, it lacks when compared to aircraft from France, Great Britain or the Soviet Union and to some extent the United States and their use of a
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...an its brother but it offers little to no support when facing allied (USA, Britain, USSR, etc.) opponents. It turns better than most aircraft in its tier and
* Wings overload at lower speeds than other fighters at its tier
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====== Attacking Fighters ======
When used for dogfighting other fighters, because most aerial battles in Sim occur below 3,000 m, the P-47D can easi
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...-30D|Yak-30]], and were chosen as the Soviet Union's second-generation jet fighters, entering production as the '''MiG-15''' and [[La-15]] respectively. The Mi
The MiG-15's weight is very low in comparison to other jet fighters from similar era, it is only ~4700 kg and along with quite good wings aerod
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...and trigger discipline, a skill required for almost all future Soviet jet fighters in the tech tree. Having the powerful VK-1 engine and strong firepower, the
...n including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in t
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...cs such as boom and zoom and regular low altitude flight, like most Soviet fighters. Its engine performs better at altitudes below 4,000 m, and it has a very p
...tating air target ammo belt while the second one gives a huge boost to the fighters flight characteristics. Difference between a completely stock and a fully u
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The tactics against fighters remain the same as above - BnZ them.
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...pe 27]]. With some careful aim they will do good work against contemporary fighters. The best belts to use are Default and Armoured Targets. Avoid belts contai
...tor to account for is the wing placement of the guns, which typical Soviet fighters do not have to worry about; try a gun convergence of 400-500 meters.
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...speed of 644 km/h at 3,048 m. Thanks to that, it can outperform many other fighters like the early versions of Bf 109 or other American planes at that altitude
...{{Specs|destruction|body}} km/h, which is excellent compared to the other fighters at similar battle rating. Its roll rate is slightly improved compared to th
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...flying straight behind the aircraft. Always try to fire the 37 mm against fighters only when they expose as much of their plane profile as possible (i.e. in a
...sy to hit the 37 mm. When the bombers are no longer a threat, engage enemy fighters. Be mindful of engaging them in direct head-ons as the 37 mm won't be of mu
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...rsions as well). Another nation to be cautious around is Japan, which have fighters like the Ki-84, N1K, and J2M that could take on a Spitfire pilot.
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...ted in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. A total of 117 {{PAGENAME}} fighters were produced. In 1937 the [[Fury Mk II]] was introduced with a more powerf
...Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Fury Mk I is one of the three reserve fighters in the British tree - the other two being the [[Nimrod Mk I]], as well as t
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...e guns. Unlike the other Hawker reserve planes, both Furies are land-based fighters. Like most biplanes, the Fury Mk II is very slow, but features very good ha
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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The Hurricane Mk I/L is one of the first monoplane fighters you will come across within the British tree. The aircraft is powered by a
...ite among the virtual pilots of War Thunder as it was during the Battle of Britain almost 75 years ago. You will find your Hurricane able to withstand a very
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...a little slower than the Mk I/L, and is fairly slow compared to the other fighters at the same BR. If you do get into a fight, use the Mk IIB's good manoeuvra
...gy and speed after a turn fight takes some time, leaving you vulnerable to fighters that didn't join the furball. Keep in mind that the speed of the aircraft i
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...turning. It can reliably out-turn Fw 190s and other boom and zoom oriented fighters.
When encountering fighters, avoid turn-fights most of the time as this aircraft simply doesn't turn we
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...has a fairly average level of survivability compared to most single engine fighters. In terms of armour, the pilot is protected by 16.9 mm of steel in their se
...h of Tempests (100 aircraft) the armament stayed unchanged, but subsequent fighters had the long-barrelled Hispano Mk II gun replaced with the more rapid and l
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.... It is armed with four deadly Hispano cannons, which can obliterate enemy fighters with the air targets belt. With all modules purchased, the Typhoon is one o
...gle seat fighter which first entered service with the RAF in 1941. Typhoon fighters of the first production series were equipped with a canopy with massive fra
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...level. This is generally enough to keep distance from old interceptors and fighters by using WEP and escape towards teammates, even if they dive, as long as th
...er attackers, which can be destroyed with a single hit in a head-on. Enemy fighters generally fail to arrive on the scene until Tempest did 2-3 attack runs and
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...Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. This fighter aircraft used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator Mk IIS]] were removed and
...3F-2]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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...lay style should be a healthy mix of the two dominating ways of flying jet fighters. The Venom is a fast aircraft, and keeping it fast is important in order to
...r making them lose energy, leaving them vulnerable to engagement by allied fighters. The fact that the Venom is not the fastest jet means that being alone vs t
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...{{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It used to be a part of Britain's reserve aircraft before it and the [[Gladiator_Mk_IIF|Gladiator Mk IIF]]
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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Some of the fighters were made for tropical climate conditions: a Vokes filter was installed ove
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The Gladiator Mk II is one of the first British tech tree fighters that can be researched (the other two being the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] and th
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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...and beyond. While the majority of Spitfires participating in the Battle of Britain were of the Mk I variant, most would be replaced by the [[Spitfire Mk IIa|M
...engagement and emerge victorious (bar the occasional biplane and Japanese fighters, against which the superior speed and energy characteristics of the aircraf
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...with an even greater ability to gain the altitude advantage over opposing fighters and dictate the terms of the ensuing dogfight. The Spitfire Mk IIa's main s
...they are only 7.7 mm in calibre. So, it can be difficult to destroy heavy fighters, attackers, and especially bombers. It is likely that long bursts will be n
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The advent of the high-altitude Ju 86 bomber over Britain in late 1940 saw a growing need for a new high-altitude-capable (pressurise
* 20 mm cannons easily destroy enemy fighters
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...en more important against the sheer speed and power of German and American fighters. While the increased power of the cannons will be helpful in taking down op
...ts agility, speed, and rate of climb, it can easily run rings around enemy fighters and dispense punishing blows as well. However, there are several points to
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The advent of the high-altitude Ju 86 bomber over Britain in late 1940 saw a growing need for a new high-altitude-capable (pressurise
...mized for mid-altitude combat were designated Spitfire FMk Vs (Flight) and fighters fitted with the Merlin 46, 50A, or 56 were designated Spitfire HFMk Vs (Hig
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* Germany and Italy: fighters of both those nations are well armed and have decent survivability, have be
* USA: American fighters have decent guns that will shred your plane during a head-on and are durabl
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...he Spitfire will be facing mostly German planes which are primarily energy fighters, this upgrade will help with dogfighting German planes.
* Effective counter to high-altitude fighters (Ta 152, G.56, etc.)
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...x 20 mm cannons and 2 x 12.7 mm machine guns. These are effective against fighters but may struggle against large planes such as heavy bombers. They can't des
...ter. Various modifications served as fighters, interceptors, high-altitude fighters, fighter-bombers and reconnaissance aircraft.
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...urn nearly every other plane that it might face, except for a few Japanese fighters. However, engaging in extended turnfights usually should not be the pilot's
...smaller, lighter targets (single-engine fighters) over larger ones (heavy fighters and attackers). All else being equal, and as long as teammates or win condi
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...ergy manoeuvres. Don't get into extended energy fights as many pure energy fighters can outdo this aircraft in pure energy fights.
...uperiority role, protecting friendly ground units from enemy attackers and fighters.
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The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
...eor F.Mk.3 version for Royal Navy test flights from aircraft carriers. The fighters had their armament removed, a landing hook fitted, and the gear legs reinfo
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...ed. The Mk 24 should avoid combat at low altitude especially versus Soviet fighters who excel below 4 km. The Mk 24's strength is at high altitude combat, wher
...was the very last land based Spitfire of the long and illustrious line of fighters. It differed only from late production Spitfire Mk.22s in having two extra
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The first F.Mk.III fighters produced in September 1944 had Rolls-Royce Welland engines producing 770 kg
...eor F.Mk.3 version for Royal Navy test flights from aircraft carriers. The fighters had their armament removed, a landing hook fitted, and the gear legs reinfo
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...ost enemies in turnfights, excluding most Japanese fighters, other British fighters and several Bf 109s, all of which are more agile. Try to maintain a speed o
...Norway and Spain. The main form of attack (especially when there are more fighters around the target) is Boom & Zoom. Energy fighting is an option too, if in
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...ull-scale production of Nimrod Mk I fighters was replaced by that of Mk II fighters. All Nimrod Mk IIs were fitted with an arrestor hook for carrier operations
...pen Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The Nimrod Mk II is a rank I plane for Britain. It is a biplane with 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers machine guns. The main difference
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...1932, Nimrod Mk.I fighters began to replace the Fairey Flycatcher in Great Britain's Fleet Air Arm squadrons. The Nimrod's armament consisted of two synchroni
...It is also a highly manoeuvrable. Being slow makes it easy prey to faster fighters. Like [[Fury Mk I]], [[Fury Mk II]], and [[Nimrod Mk II]], the Nimrod Mk I
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...r with many planes at its battle rating. Different from most other British fighters, but the same as the other Meteors and similar to the [[Swift F.1]], it has
747 Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 fighters were produced by April 1954 and were (at various times) in service with ove
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..."]]. The Sea Gladiator Mk I is the last of the Fleet Air Arm biplane naval fighters, and is a naval modification of the regular [[Gladiator Mk II|Gladiator]] s
...|F3F]] and the very manoeuvrable [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]], but also more advanced fighters such as the [[P-40E-1|P-40E]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109s]], [[I-16 type 10|I-16s
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The Hurricane is one of the first monoplane fighters in the British tech tree. As such it will face a mix of biplanes and monopl
{{Britain fighters}}
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...g it to reach enemy ground targets or other strike fighters before hostile fighters appear overhead. Its four Hispano Mk II cannons offer good rate of fire and
Head-ons with enemy fighters are only advisable when you are ready to fire a quick burst then quickly br
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...such as a chase or escape manoeuvres. Hurricanes are mostly flown as turn-fighters. Using as many energy conserving manoeuvres as you can, turn-fight opponent
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* Still rather slow in comparison to other fighters at its rank
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...Attacker aircraft, retreating, climbing up to 3,500 m, baiting down enemy fighters and finishing them on your own turf (under 2,000 m).
...quence of 1 HEI and 1 SAP-I round (T/HEI/SAP-I/HEI/SAP-I) it wrecks others fighters in small bursts and does not require much more for medium bombers if used a
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...s the plane to be less responsive and manoeuvrable compared to traditional fighters. Handling while banking and negative G manoeuvres can be described as "floa
...red to help restore the plane's controllability. As with most of the naval fighters, the Firebrand performs best at lower altitudes (below 4,000 meters).
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...ill perform most competitively above 6-7 km. It is good for engaging other fighters and bombers up to 12 km due to a 2nd supercharger gear that peaks in power
...6-7 km. Therefore, it is adept at engaging heavy bombers and high-altitude fighters.
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...rate is only slightly above average. It will not be able to outclimb other fighters like the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]], [[G.56]] or many Japanese interceptors
Against the Bf 109 or rank IV Italian fighters, it is best to either go for BnZ or Hit and Run tactics, those planes have
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...s period to feature wing-mounted cannon armament. Unlike other British jet fighters that adopt nose-mounted configurations, the 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk V cannons
...rriers. Whilst purpose-designed naval jet aircraft were still embryonic in Britain, there was at least still some scope for converting land-based jet aircraft
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...s training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944. A total of 49 {{PAGENAME}} were produced.
...nd/or more cautious players at bay, but it will only be able to shoot down fighters on its own by sheer luck. Your frontal armament, however, is more powerful
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When engaging fighters ([[Yak-7B|Yak-7s]], [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109 Es]], [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]],
The Beaufort design process began in 1935, when Great Britain's Air Ministry formulated the M.15/35 and G.24/35 specifications for the de
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If you are down-tiered, you can use your speed to completely avoid some enemy fighters. At a decent altitude (3,000 m or above works best), biplanes will not be a
...is became obvious in combat, when Mk IVs fared no better against Luftwaffe fighters than the Mk I. It quickly became clear that Blenheims needed fighter escort
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The Beaufighter Mk VI is one of the best early-tier heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bombe
...nd poor acceleration. It's big and an easy prey for nimble and fast energy fighters that will likely make passes on it, having only a [[Vickers K (7.7 mm)]] as
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...ly AI radar, the Beaufighter was one of the world's first successful night fighters.
...d for low level flight, and could carry the standard torpedoes produced in Britain and the United States. The TF letters in the designation stood for "Torpedo
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...hter Mk X]] but the added weapon mass makes flight performance worse. Both fighters carry Bristol Hercules XVII engines, however, Mk X carries variant optimize
...art]] for the 20 mm cannons. This Beaufighter can swiftly tear apart enemy fighters and bombers alike, typically in a single sweep if aimed accurately. This ma
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The Whirlwind Mk I should be used similarly to other heavy fighters. The flight characteristics are very similar to the [[Whirlwind P.9]] with
...rate for a heavy fighter, but will be easily out turned by single-engined fighters. The use of combat flaps will help to balance out this disadvantage. Care m
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...gainst the Japanese however, it is totally outclassed. All of the Japanese fighters will outmanoeuvre you so like in all other aircraft, don't turn with these.
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...standing agility in the war, pilots often remarked it as being on par with fighters and nothing like what they had flown before. This was thanks to its light y
...mediocre turn radius in the flat and can turn with and inside other heavy fighters excluding the Japanese ones. It will undoubtedly not be able to out-turn al
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...ld stay high until you run out of targets to engage then you should go for fighters, before ground targets when it is safe to do so. When diving, use your airb
...apable at turning, its ability to retain and generate energy is below most fighters, and firing solutions can be difficult to capitalise on due to its unwieldy
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...a limited area of coverage and leaves a lot of the plane exposed for enemy fighters to swoop in from. So best course of action is to get them on the Hampden's
...f early bombing raids on Europe. The Hampden proved no match for Luftwaffe fighters. It was subsequently switched to various night time operations, such as min
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...bombing enemy vehicles, but it will be a very easy target for SPAA, enemy fighters, and especially American tanks like the M2A2 or the Sherman 105. Therefore
...Swordfish is by no means fast or manoeuvrable enough to escape from enemy fighters at the rank. The rear gunner may sometimes be able to deter some more cauti
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...t a BR where it can face both jets and very high-performance piston engine fighters. Common threats for the Hornet are the P-51H, the Bf 109 K, and early jets
...gle enemy, etc.) or you may soon find yourself alone versus multiple enemy fighters, a situation even the powerful Hornet can struggle in. The Hornet's ability
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...f early bombing raids on Europe. The Hampden proved no match for Luftwaffe fighters. It was subsequently switched to various night time operations, such as min
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...rew, especially the gunners, are very vulnerable. This could lead to enemy fighters quickly disabling your gunners and leaving you defenceless.
...r of the plane. If the rear turret is knocked out, only way to evade enemy fighters is to turn and perform defensive manoeuvres and try to get the enemy fighte
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* Has .50 calibre on the side which packs a punch and can obliterate enemy fighters if they hit
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* Weaponry consists purely of 7.7 mm machine guns, making fighting against fighters a serious challenge at best
* Tail controls are easily knocked out from fighters or flak
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...rew, especially the gunners, are very vulnerable. This could lead to enemy fighters quickly disabling your gunners and leaving you defenseless.
...or airspeed, bomb ground targets, and retreat before ground starting enemy fighters arrive, however, be close to friendlies so they can intercept chasers.
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* Hopelessly outclassed by enemy fighters of similar rank
...e arc; however, it was still inadequate to defend itself against attacking fighters and early models lacked self-sealing fuel tanks. Still, this aircraft was a
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...a very useful tactic in the Halifax, as you can wait for some of the enemy fighters to lose altitude while gaining some yourself.
...flying at treetop level, just above terrain. This allows you to avoid Axis fighters (most of which climb too high to dive on you), but if you are unlucky , wil
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...be tricky. Its defensive armament is lacking, so it is best to avoid enemy fighters altogether rather than attempting to fend them off. If you do find yourself
...uickly reach and destroy 2 mini-bases (1 bomb for each), before most enemy fighters have climbed to altitude.
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...ly)|La-7s]], and [[A6M (Family)|A6Ms]], as well as any heavily-armed heavy fighters climbing specifically to prey on easy bombers such as the Stirling. If any
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...7.7 mm MGs struggle to damage any aircraft at rank III, with well-armoured fighters and interceptors being nearly impossible to take down quickly. The firing a
...ly)|La-7s]], and [[A6M (Family)|A6Ms]], as well as any heavily-armed heavy fighters climbing specifically to prey on easy bombers such as the Stirling. If any
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...ggish as its contemporaries, but is still vastly inferior to the myriad of fighters that will take any chance they can get to feast on the poor Lincoln.
...ds while flying the Lincoln, and its never a bad idea to have a few escort fighters around. Ideally, you should climb to around 5,000 - 6,000 m before beginnin
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* Slower than most fighters, which means you will be caught up by all jets that chase you
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...ll .30 cal machine guns. This will not help to ward off any pursuing enemy fighters and thus leaves the plane vulnerable to any other planes save for another h
However, against some enemies (such as radial engine fighters), these small machine guns can be surprisingly deadly against those who und
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...effective in intercepting other jet bombers or dropping in on unsuspecting fighters from behind enemy lines.
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...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the Gladiator is quite se
...ator, but they can easily outrun it as the Gladiator is rather slow. These fighters will usually BnZ you, so you must constantly look above and behind you. If
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...It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with its high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain a
...e between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber h
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...tude it is a turning-monster, capable of competing with even some Japanese fighters.
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...ay choose to hunt you down regardless. In such cases try to run for allied fighters and drag the enemy behind. Alternatively, the superior climb rate in compar
...ill leave one exposed to enemy interceptors. If you decide to engage enemy fighters, you will find that the DB-7 is quite manoeuvrable for its size. Always kee
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...hallow dive. Disengage with a shallow climb at great speed away from enemy fighters. Softer targets can be destroyed easily with the cannons. This aircraft can
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Compared to the first [[Boomerang Mk I (Great Britain)|variant]], the Boomerang Mk II has the added capability of carrying bombs
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...werful Griffon Mk.65 allowed it to climb better than the majority of enemy fighters at nearly all attitudes; however, the performance drop at altitudes, compar
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...ergy manoeuvres. Don't get into extended energy fights as many pure energy fighters can outdo this aircraft in pure energy fights.
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...ty of time to fight against German aircraft and ships during the Battle of Britain.
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..., such as hunting bombers, bombing ground targets or intercepting climbing fighters. A general advice is to keep altitude, bomb ground targets and then search
...tactical advantage to its own team. Do not engage in turnfights with enemy fighters.
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The Hudson Mk V was the designation given by Britain to the Lockheed Hudson V, an American-built light bomber designed for naval
...dson Mk V is a very versatile bomber, able to turn with some single-engine fighters and outrun any it may face.
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...nocturnal interception missions, but these were seldom used because French fighters rarely flew night-time missions.
...ca. The D.520 also served with the Luftwaffe, and the Germans supplied the fighters to their allies in Italy, Bulgaria, and Romania.
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...ended to be equipped with AP belts to make up for its small calibre. Enemy fighters on your tail won't last long against the defensive armament. There is a dea
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While perfecting the series-produced Dewoitine D.520 fighters, designers also worked to create new models of the same plane. In November
One of the early series-produced Dewoitine D.520 fighters was selected to be adapted as the Dewoitine D.521-01 prototype. Its maiden
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...7 mm machine guns on either side of the rear fuselage can tear apart early fighters which it will predominantly face. Though it does have a dead zone directly
...are knocked out of action. In RB, the Catalina is an easy target for enemy fighters with mouse aim so high altitude bombing is recommend, but in SB the Catalin
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During the Second World War, the British FAA found that the fighters it had were either obsolete (the Sea Hurricane) or unsuitable for naval ser
...m in July 1943, starting with 800 Naval Air Squadron who used the American fighters to replace their Hawker Sea Hurricanes. In the British service the aircraft
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...he Wyvern as an easy target, down to low altitudes. This will allow allied fighters to easily establish high altitude air superiority, which can often end up i
...s and once free of the bomb load you are free to kill any other bombers or fighters around with relative ease.
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...to be successful with this plane it is best to climb higher than the enemy fighters and attack them with an energy advantage. Using this tactic will greatly in
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...itish planes, which is nice for competing with same-tier German and Soviet fighters. In short, the MB.5 is a sort of symbiosis of a Spitfire and a Mustang, whi
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...mber, if you're caught alone or off guard you are an easy target for enemy fighters and attackers. Although not a sure tactic, having a fighter escort will boo
...approaching fighter. While type 89 machine guns aren't much of a threat to fighters, it deter some opponents]]
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...med that the Japanese plane development was on par with the newest Western fighters, unaware that the newer Bf 109 F was already available for German frontline
...have any kind of ordnance and save your ammo for your actual role: killing fighters.
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...y)|2001]], [[Re.2002 Early|2002]], 2003, 2004 and [[Re.2005 serie 0|2005]] fighters.
...leration at top speeds and an amazing climb rate, outperforming many early fighters like early Bf 109s. The Re.2000 can be used effectively in both energy figh
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...for survival, and getting scores, is to climb to medium altitude and lure fighters into turn fighting. An overwhelming majority of pilots are unwilling to run
...your shots will consistently hit. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters, the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
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...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
...r, easily outclassed the Freccias during their deployment in the Battle of Britain. The G.50 had somewhat more success in North Africa against British aircraf
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...elow that range for best effects. Furthermore, much like the other Italian fighters the armament is woefully inadequate to deal with bombers, hence it is best
...he Battle of Britain alongside C.R. 42s, performing poorly against British fighters. It continued in service in Greece, the Mediterranean and Africa, but by 19
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...awn which invariably allows it a significant altitude advantage over enemy fighters. Boom & Zoom tactics, therefore, become very effective against slow, climbi
...Use its airspawn to gain speed in a dive and reach the target before enemy fighters arrive. Then, the plane's bomb load are able to take out armoured ground ta
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...mb to 3,000-4,500 m, and go to destroy the enemy bases, as everytime enemy fighters or other planes are gonna attack you, use your gunners to kill enemy planes
...n, and the Balkans. B.R.20s based in Belgium participated in the Battle of Britain, taking heavy losses.
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...d H-75A-1, of which 100 were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes wer
...all amount arrive in France, with the bulk of them being diverted to Great Britain as Mohawks.
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...ed H-75A-1 of which 100 were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes wer
...ve few arrive in France which then caused the bulk to be diverted to Great Britain as Mohawks.
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...WWII. The F6F-5N was one of this cases, being a night fighter modified by Britain using the Hellcat as a basis. The aircraft was very similar to the original
...d interception, leaving the pure fighter role to other more fast and agile fighters.
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*# Use it as a fighter, but you'll be turning 2.7s slower, select those fighters which have a poorer turning radius.
...yload capacity of the AU-1 Corsair. This allowed it to be powerful against fighters but also effective against ground targets. The U.S. actually bought the F4U
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...obsolete for 1951, they were enough to deal with small groups of guerrilla fighters like the Viet Minh, because they did not have access to any kind of air for
...rate of climb, being better in this sense than all previous carrier-borne fighters of the US, like the F4F and F6F, or even the F-4U Corsair. In air battles,
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...n top armour can be penetrated by some of the heavier armaments carried by fighters.
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...ght expect. You can down most aircraft quite quickly, although twin-engine fighters and bombers will take longer to destroy.
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...nd stay on them to cause enough damage to destroy planes. Low-tier biplane fighters like the [[He 51 (Family)|He 51]] will usually be destroyed with approximat
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...ype of enemy armoured vehicle. Players do not have to worry about strafing fighters because they rarely cause major harm to the crew due to the vehicle's close
...of the vehicle, the Crusader AA Mk.II doesn't need to worry about strafing fighters as they will often not do any serious damage to the crew. However, ground a
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...enough, the hits will mostly result in a complete destruction of the enemy fighters and because the cannon has limited ammo, the user will have to learn how to
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...y Martin-Baker managed to successfully modify the Hispano to work in these fighters which entered production as the [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|Hispano Mk.II]].
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...r these cannons deal a huge amount of damage to aircraft of any size, from fighters up to heavy bombers, and can give British pilots the edge in head-ons, inte
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...or quad setup, allowing for a significant firepower boost that helped the fighters of the time compete with the exceedingly well-armed American aircraft that
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* Respawn costs on all aircraft have been increased: for fighters by 50%, attackers by 30%, and bombers by 20%.
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...and defensive weapons for the [[TBF-1C|TBF-1c]] and [[Avenger Mk II (Great Britain)|Avenger Mk I]].
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* 343rd Kokutai fighters victory markings
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...0km (590 miles) from London, was at the very limit of the maximum range of Britain's bombers at the time, meaning it could only be reached in ideal conditions
...unching the first of several large bombing attacks, with B-17s escorted by fighters, 69 B-17s were lost on March 6 but the Luftwaffe lost 160 aircraft. The big
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...y's buzz-bombs and the new [[Me 262 A-1a|jet]]/[[Me 163 B|rocket]] powered fighters. The primary advantage of this new variant came through speed. The aircraft
...ers which are flying straight. If you cannot see such targets go for other fighters, 109s and G.55s are your priority targets, as they can easily kill you if y
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...-24D does not have any air-to-air missiles, this means engagement with jet fighters will most likely end up with the Hind getting knocked out. However, it is n
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...on capabilities and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they were well behind the manufacturing capacit
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...and two new Me-262 jets in the German tree, and new Spitfire fighters for Britain
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...n including the designers A. I. Mikoyan and V. Y. Klimov was sent to Great Britain towards the end of 1946. Their negotiations were successful, resulting in t
The emergence of the new engines led to the creation of Soviet jet fighters able to compete with the leading models of the world. In 1947, the Mikoyan
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...already made a name for themselves shortly before by creating the Meteor, Britain's only operational jet fighter during WWII, would present the Gloster Javel
...es then you may wish to unlock them, but do not expect to be shooting down fighters in the middle of a dogfight with them. Learning when/where to use them, and
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...yers will bring planes to attack ships, to capture zones on boat planes or fighters to destroy allied planes. Is here when the HMS Churchill provides its value
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...Australia and Canada tested out the plane, they instead opted for American fighters. Other nations such as Germany, the Netherlands, and India incorporated the
...speed, this fighter is a bit more manoeuvrable than many of the transonic fighters it will face. Careful usage of the flaps, air brakes, and manoeuvring can c
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...of anti-aircraft guns on its deck will also deter even the most courageous fighters from completing their attack run.
...tlantic transports that carried Lend-Lease equipment from America to Great Britain, but Germany’s Kriegsmarine has been quite ambitious in their role in the
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...War One, we will introduce this concept for three nations: Germany, Great Britain, and France. In future, we hope to include the United States, Russian Empir
...the Albatros D.III satisfy the World War One blend between the very first fighters to the current reserve He 51 biplane series in German aviation.
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==== [[File:Britain flag.png|50px|link=Category:Britain ground vehicles]] Britain ====
...re switching over to more reliable autocannons. By Rank II however, all of Britain's anti-air crew compartments are decently protected from enemy fire that ca
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...l have a choice between 7 nations : the USA, Nazi Germany, the USSR, Great Britain, the Empire of Japan, the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the French Air Forc
...th [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a big difference in terms of gameplay on these Reserve
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...engagement and emerge victorious (bar the occasional biplane and Japanese fighters, against which the superior speed and energy characteristics of the aircraf
...scissors is an excellent manoeuvre to get the edge against light Japanese fighters.
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:''Triathlon:'' lightweight 4th Gen [[:Category:Jet fighters|fighter jets]]
:''Hotline:'' any tips to avoid getting shot by AA and escape fighters with the [[Wyvern S4]], where is the [[A-10A|A-10]]'s titanium tub, in jet
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===Great Britain===
===Great Britain===
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...ainer failed miserably at preparing pilots for the mach 2+ heavy frontline fighters currently in use with the JASDF, such as the [[F-104J]] and the [[F-4EJ Pha
...lots in flight at around Mach 1.4 in preparation for flying faster Mach 2+ fighters such as the F-4EJ, F-104, and the Mitsubishi F-1. With a long narrow body,
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...ing the end of the Viper missile development and provided AIM-9Ls to Great Britain, Norway, and Germany. Japan were also given the license to produce AIM-9Ls,
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...can hit speeds exceeding 800 km/h and similar to the early French Mystère fighters, can only achieve supersonic speeds during a dive. While a clumsy aircraft
...mply because no funds were allocated for such a project in 1950s austerity Britain. The issues with the armament were in turn solved by the addition of baffle
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...ed H-75A-1 of which 100 were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes wer
...ve few arrive in France which then caused the bulk to be diverted to Great Britain as Mohawks.
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* Large target, most dedicated fighters will run circles around the plane
{{Britain strike aircraft}}
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...adrons were fitted with the 110 C, and they soon saw battle. The Battle of Britain would be the first major battle for the 110, and it was not good. Due to th
...tanks and pillboxes with its 30 mm cannon but struggles in dogfights with fighters unless it had the altitude/energy advantage. The lack of 20 mm cannons leav
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...here the Airacomet can ground attack without the threat of ambush by enemy fighters as it will need to maintain its speed to be useful.
...weight savings. Unfortunately, this would not be realized until later jet fighters made this transition to forgo most if not all protective armour to squeeze
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...September 2019. This update is notable for the introduction of [[:Category:Britain helicopters|British helicopters]], China as a playable nation, Mach 2 jets,
=== Great Britain ===
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...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the {{PAGENAME}} is quite
...ator, but they can easily outrun it as the Gladiator is rather slow. These fighters will usually BnZ you, so you must constantly look above and behind you. If
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...a recon/light bomber version of the Super Electra. As luck would have it, Britain was also looking for a combat aircraft for their own air force. Over 200 Hu
...enough to get your .50 cal on your six and hit right back at any pursuing fighters.
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...d to do hit and run tactics, using its better top speed to outrun Japanese fighters when they moved to intercept.
...g bombers and attackers due to its good protection and firepower. If enemy fighters are nearby, stick with teammates and look for an opening to engage. For new
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Play to the P-43's speed and manoeuvrability to Boom & Zoom and avoid enemy fighters to get the upper hand, as the P-43 cannot take too many shells before a cri
...t and gaining speed. Generally, the Lancer will be pitted against Japanese fighters.
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...as a trainer aircraft for PLAAF pilots before they hop into the latest jet fighters, sometimes also being used as attackers against insurgents at different loc
...ooled engine that doesn't perform well in high-altitude operations, if any fighters are lured below La-9 by teammates, it can be utilized well to chase off and
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...Vampire FB.5. and eventually 51 Vampire FB.52As were purchased from Great Britain. The FB.52A variants in particular had a new Goblin 3 engine that offered m
...oyal Air Force service, the initial Vampire F.1 variant replaced propeller fighters. Later fighter-bomber versions under the "FB" designation were capable of s
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* Low manoeuvrability compared to other fighters in its battle rating; better at boom and zoom than dogfights
In the years following the end of WW2, Great Britain focused their efforts on rebuilding their nation from the devastation cause
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...mple to use as other missiles found in-game, it can be a surprise to enemy fighters: they are usually not expecting head-on attacks and it will result in them
...s energy retention and high thrust-to-weight to engage and wear down enemy fighters. Its take-off flaps can be used as air brakes due to their high rip speed a
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=== Britain ===
=== Britain ===
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...e over speed. This was due to a prevailing school of thought that carrier fighters' primary task was that of escorting strikes on enemy forces, with the aeria
...With the immediate threat of German invasion receding after the Battle of Britain, both [[Hurricane_Mk_I/L|Hawker Hurricanes]] and [[Spitfire_Mk_Ia|Supermari
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=== Great Britain ===
=== Great Britain ===
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...r purchase with Golden Eagles {{GE}} for the [[wt:en/news/8339-special-two-fighters-and-a-decal-for-swedish-air-force-day-en|2023 "Swedish Air Force Day"]] min
...e of former Messerschmitt engineers in implementing swept wings onto their fighters. With this and other improvements, the {{PAGENAME}} was an attempt by the S
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Fighters attempting to take down a {{PAGENAME}} should try to force it to bleed its
{{Britain jet aircraft}}
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...dopted by Sweden for their Gloster [[Gladiator Mk II]] acquired from Great Britain. The first Gloster Gladiator was delivered to the Swedish Air Force on Apri
...has access to four 8 mm MGs, which is a very standard armament for Rank I fighters, but they are very user friendly thanks to their large ammo pool and high r
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==== [[File:Britain flag.png|50px|link=Category:Britain_ships]] Britain ====
...d and highly survivable units. They are a bane of low-altitude bombers and fighters, creating a no-fly zone for the enemy, and at the same time, they're more t
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...x]]<br><center>[[File:Il nazi fighter decoration ribbon.png]]</center>||'''Fighters against Nazis Medal'''<br>Destroy 1,000 player-controlled German/Italian ve
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=== Great Britain ===
=== Great Britain ===
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...istic transit times. SAAB was already at maximum capacity building SAAB 17 fighters and SAAB 18 bombers and could not help. To bypass this problem, a new compa
...e four machine guns should be more than sufficient to take down most enemy fighters.
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...istic transit times. SAAB was already at maximum capacity building SAAB 17 fighters and SAAB 18 bombers and could not help. To bypass this problem, a new compa
...e four machine guns should be more than sufficient to take down most enemy fighters.
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...y working with the Swedish Air Force on the previously mentioned propeller fighters, was tasked with projecting this new jet fighter. Several designs were look
...efore it was finished, but the two main factors were the economic state of Britain after the war and Sweden's good relations with the company de Havilland. Th
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...y working with the Swedish Air Force on the previously mentioned propeller fighters, was tasked with projecting this new jet fighter. Several designs were look
...efore it was finished, but the two main factors were the economic state of Britain after the war and Sweden's good relations with the company de Havilland. Th
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...ster targets. The Rb24 isn't very good at turning but can easily eliminate fighters climbing upwards, or those travelling at slow speeds. The optimal launch di
...y working with the Swedish Air Force on the previously mentioned propeller fighters, was tasked with projecting this new jet fighter. Several designs were look
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...ft in Flygvapnet inventory. The Vampires were retired from their role of a fighters in 1956 and replaced by J 29 and J 34. The J 28B were later delegated into
...d by SFA (Svenska flygmotor AB) in Sweden and delivered to de Havilland in Britain for installation. The main armament was also changed from the Hispano Mk II
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...the German [[He 111 (Family)]] or nimble fighters like the Japanese naval fighters, [[A6M2]] will have a tough time against them because of how fast and power
...with a flotilla in the Indian ocean until November 1946, then returned to Britain. She was loaned and eventually sold to Denmark in 1952 under the name of HD
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...er; from his work designing the Canberra bomber he could tell that current fighters would be incapable of intercepting such an aircraft, and so began sketching
...were notified that the government intended to order a number of prototype fighters built to the F.23/49 specification, and so detailed design on the modified
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965 F4U-1As were built as land-based fighters, since they had not yet been cleared for carrier operations. These models h
...drons were trained on the East Coast of the United States and then sent to Britain. The Royal Navy quickly learned of the Corsairs many flaws. There were mult
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...n capabilities and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they well behind manufacturing capacity of Germ
Britain wanted the Curtiss P-40 fighter but they were at production capacity so ins
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...n capabilities and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they well behind manufacturing capacity of Germ
Britain wanted the Curtiss P-40 fighter but they were at production capacity so ins
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=== Britain ===
=== Britain ===
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...of-battle-of-britain-en|2020 "80<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Battle of Britain"]] event.
...peed and it can turn very well compared to other some of the other nations fighters.
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=== Britain ===
* [[Thunderbolt Mk.1 (Great Britain)|Thunderbolt Mk.1]] (premium)
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=== Britain ===
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...nes.php#Aircraft-launched_Mines <nowiki>[NavWeaps]</nowiki> United Kingdom/Britain - Mines - Aircraft-launched Mines]
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...uvres rather sluggishly and you might get out-turned from even those heavy fighters, so engage them with either altitude or speed advantage to avoid being targ
* One of the few fighters that can carry both bombs and rockets at the same time, making it excellent
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