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...]. Never attempt to turn with Zeros, He 112s, Spitfires or low-rank Soviet fighters as they will almost always have the turn advantage and get the better angle The P-40 is good at turnfights and low-altitude fights only against fighters like Bf 109s which it faces, e.g. the [[Bf 109 E-3|E-3]], [[Bf 109 G-2|G-2s

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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

...can be loaded with a variety of suspended armaments which other comparable fighters cannot compare to. The F-84B is an incredibly stable platform and is also o Like many jet fighters, flying slowly makes for an easy target and this is no exception for the F-

...aly and Taiwan (Republic of China), however, Greece continued flying their fighters until 1991.<ref name="Burrows" /> Like many jet fighters, flying slowly makes for an easy target and this is no exception for the F-

The F3F-2 is one of the few American biplane fighters, along with its [[Galer's F3F-2|premium variant]] and the [[BF2C-1]]. Howev As expected with most Rank I fighters, but often considered "unusual" for an American fighter, the F3F is a pure-

...and cranked out 500 A-36A aircraft, which saw use in the Mediterranean and China-Burma-India theater. ...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

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefited from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight o ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...ere built, with some were supplied [[PB4Y-2 (France)|to France]] [[PB4Y-2 (China)|and Taiwan]] as a part of defensive pact. ...a rather mediocre coverage at the rear and can be easily bypassed by enemy fighters at certain angles, especially below the plane.

...gher altitude flying, which would help to protect the bomber from Japanese fighters which struggled to get to the higher altitudes. ...amount of explosive ordnance, rivalled by few, but is not immune to enemy fighters. Altitude is this bomber's friend and when achieved can be a safer haven fr

...which further increased performance. The P-51A would be one of the fastest fighters at the time, thanks to its unique design and powerful engine. In addition t In terms of weapons, there aren't many to speak of. Nearly all US fighters from this point on feature at least six M2 Brownings. Thus the burst mass i

...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)--> ...spano cannons, which can tear you to bits. In addition, almost all British fighters can out-climb you, which leaves you at a disadvantage in energy.

...incredibly manoeuvrable for a bomber, it can out-turn most Axis monoplane fighters excluding the Japanese, and can safely deploy flaps for most defensive mano ...is fast enough to reach bombing points before having to engage with enemy fighters, so the extra drag generally won't be particularly noticeable.

| link = P-43A-1 (China) ...n, only using them for training purposes. 125 aircraft were lend-leased to China with the "Flying Tigers" where they found some success against Japanese for

...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 ...45, in Italy. Beginning in July 1945, A-26 aircraft were used in action in China and on the Japanese Ryukyu Islands.

...other four 7.92 mm machine guns. With good aim, players can easily destroy fighters and bombers. However, the Do 217 is still a bomber airframe, so it cannot e ...ique member in the German heavy fighter line, as virtually all other heavy fighters either have a tail gunner or are agile enough to not need one. The second f

| link = Hs 123 A-1 (China) ...s a bomber air spawn, which provides a significant advantage against enemy fighters. The all-metal construction also gives the Hs 123 a very respectable struct

====== Attacking Fighters ====== When used for dogfighting other fighters, because most aerial battles in Sim occur below 3,000 m, the P-47D can easi

...upgrade. It is a convenient and reliable option that is sufficient against fighters and other smaller aircraft. The N-37 is a good option for bomber hunting bu ...powerful than the VK-105 engine used in most previous inline-engine Soviet fighters, its performance keeps getting worse as the plane goes higher, though the Y

...rior to Update 1.27, the Chaika is arguably one of if not the best biplane fighters in War Thunder, with incredible manoeuvrability and blistering ShKAS machin ...f (2,000-3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers.

...ss demanding roles, such as ground attack. A total of 2,408 {{Specs|name}} fighters were built between the autumn of 1937 and the end of 1939, making it the se ...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-15 is extremely sen

...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.

...e) as the Lim-1 in Poland, the S-102 in Czechoslovakia, and the [[J-2]] in China. The MiG-15's weight is very low in comparison to other jet fighters from similar era, it is only ~4700 kg and along with quite good wings aerod

...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.

...es from the license produced variants, [[J-4|''Shenyang J-5 (歼-5)'']] in China, ''S-104'' in Czechoslovakia, and the ''[[Lim-5P (Germany)|PZL-Mielec Lim-5 ...iG-17 is still a very dangerous foe to the Sabre series and many other jet fighters, one of its main strengths is performance in vertical manoeuvres. It is als

| link = La-9 (China) ...w service with the Soviet Air Force, People's Liberation Army Air Force of China, and the Korean People's Army Air Force. It was eventually phased out as je

...iddle East, Africa, South America, Central Asia, and further expanded when China began licensed production of the aircraft as the [[H-5|Harbin H-5]], export * Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed

...SB is also very impressive, allowing it to dogfight with less agile enemy fighters and damaging them utilizing the front mounted twin Shkas machine guns. Howe ...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]

...ven naval battles. It should be noted, however, that compared to dedicated fighters or light bombers, its top speed and manoeuvrability are constrained. ...a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.

...ntally out turn most heavy fighters and even some less agile single-engine fighters. As to offensive capabilities, the aircraft is equipped both with a horizon ...t defence is then the Pe-2-359's agility and speed. When attacked by enemy fighters, use your speed to run away and your agility to dodge gun passes.

...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)--> ...ere accepted for service with the Air Forces of Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, China, and North Korea. The Tu-2s of the Chinese Air Force took an active part in

...(2,000 - 3,000 m) then accelerate to prepare for hot pursuit against enemy fighters and bombers. The plane's massive flaws are its low top speed for its BR and ...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-153 is extremely se

...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-153 is extremely se ...urn the I-153, but they can easily outrun it as the I-153 is slower. These fighters will usually BnZ you, so you must constantly look above and behind you. If

| link = La-11 (China) ...et allies like the KPAF and PLAAF before being phased out in favour of jet fighters.

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)-->

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...nd/or more cautious players at bay, but it will only be able to shoot down fighters on its own by sheer luck. Your frontal armament, however, is more powerful ...round targets before zooming back towards friendlies, or waiting until the fighters have started engaging, and then attack ground targets. The aircraft (at sto

...sed, the A6M2 Model 21 became outmatched by newer and more powerful Allied fighters, such as the [[F6F (Family)|F6F ''Hellcat'']] and the [[F4U (Family)|F4U '' ...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire

...before official testing was completed. The A6M made its combat debut over China, where 13 A6M's shot down 27 Soviet-built I-15s and I-16s in three minutes ...gement, as pursuing the enemy may expose the Zero to interception by other fighters. If faced with a Boom-N-Zoom attack, the pilot must avoid the enemy's fire

...War, it took part in the world's first aerial skirmishes between monoplane fighters built of mostly metal against Chinese [[P-26 (Family)|P-26 'Peashooters']], ...s used for training missions and flight school. In 1945, the remaining A5M fighters were used for kamikaze missions.

...notation|紫電|Violet Lightning}}), considered one of the finest Japanese fighters of World War II. ...itting duck for you to take on. On top of that, most of the early Yakovlev fighters are made from wood, so load your 20 mm and 7.7 mm with Incendiary ammo (Def

Unlike other Japanese fighters, the J2M2 has some decent armour. There is a 70 mm bulletproof glass plate During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chines

.../>The J2M3 continues the good cockpit visibility featured on all Japanese fighters.]] During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy had sustained some damage from Chines

...y the Japanese Army, and was gradually replaced by more advanced monoplane fighters such as the Ki-27, Ki-43, and Ki-44. ...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-I excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes whe

...ted by Manchukuo, Thailand, and the Reformed Government of the Republic of China. A total of 3,368 Ki-27s were produced before production ceased in 1942, wh * {{Annotation|CBI|China-Burma-India}} reporting name: Abdul

...more challenges when the Soviets supplied their allies with I-15 and I-16 fighters. Despite being outmatched by these faster and more modern planes, the 8th D ...ght turning ability make it a great turn-fighter, like most Japanese light fighters. The Ki-10-II excels at low and slow turn fighting at very low altitudes wh

...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the The Ki-45 also has a very good turn rate, unlike other heavy fighters. Although the aircraft itself is large and presents an "easy target" in man

...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While

...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the * Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance.

...amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Instead, the Instead of focusing on armament like other heavy fighters, the Ki-45 is more balanced between armament and flight performance. While

| link = P1Y1 mod. 11 (China) ...ts on the underside. This makes it vulnerable to attacks from below and to fighters that can catch up with it. The P1Y1 needs to rely on its speed and agility

...d Australia. The aircraft was vulnerable to the newer generation of Allied fighters and was gradually replaced by the Kawanishi H8K. A total of 215 units were ...so cap bases in naval battles, but it should avoid close combat with enemy fighters and AA guns. Given its large size and slow speed, flying away from enemy pu

...thumb|right|300px|A Training Squadron Ki-49-I flies over Japanese-captured China]] ...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

...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" because the Ki-49 ...the outbreak of the War in the Pacific, the Japanese utilised the Ki-49 in China where it served well. It wasn't until the spring of 1942 that the Japanese

...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" because the Ki-49 ...the outbreak of the War in the Pacific, the Japanese utilised the Ki-49 in China where it served well. It wasn't until the spring of 1942 that the Japanese

...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft in arcade battles. Try not to act like a "sitting duck" ...s might deter the stray fighter, but won't deter a horde of them. American fighters think you are the perfect target for .50 cal machine guns. What to do? Wait

...g capabilities. It is actually possible to win lateral turn fights against fighters with this aircraft as she is one of the most manoeuvrable bombers if not th The first available aircraft were engaged in China during Summer 1938, where they were well-received by the crews of the army.

...acific theatre of World War II. His early successes came in the skies over China where he shot down 8 Chinese aircraft, with both his A5M4 (W-102) and an [[ ...lected to transport the first batch of new Zero fighters across to Hankow, China for operational use.

...strengthen the {{Annotation|IJNAS|Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service}} in China. The He 112 was a surplus model that Germany had discarded in favour of the {{Japan fighters}}

* Surprisingly good turning against bigger fighters ...s were relegated to fighting training duties. The CR.32 was used by Italy, China, Spain, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Venezuela and Paraguay. After the CR.32,

...performance leaves much to be desired. While it can outturn most monoplane fighters, the CR.32 bis will occasionally struggle to dogfight against most of bipla * Surprisingly good turning against monoplane fighters

* Good cannon armament (against fighters, bombers, AAA and trucks) ...ed considerable foreign interest, with countries including the Republic of China, Greece, Romania and Switzerland placing orders for the aircraft.

...to its main competitor, the BF-109F, along with many other air superiority fighters. If you find yourself in a dogfight at altitude with such an aircraft, try ...rgets, care should be taken when firing relative to many other M2-carrying fighters due to the relatively low number of rounds per gun. Remember that you out-s

...iwan (Republic of China) and Italy, however, Greece continued flying their fighters until 1991.<ref name="Burrows" /> France operated a total of 140 F-84s of t It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. Like many jet fighters, flying slowly makes for an easy target and this is no exception for the F-

...arts, the [[Potez 630]] and [[Potez 631|631]]. While other nations such as China, Romania, and Greece also used the Potez, not all of them were delivered du ...er with the 7.5 mm MAC machine gun may deter lighter aircraft like Reserve fighters, but any rank II fighter which winds up on your tail usually means a one-wa

...hine gun at this tier. It not only has the capability to threaten low-tier fighters and ground attack aircraft, but can even threaten armoured vehicles. Genera ...ese forces. Other users of the M8 included the Khmers national army, Laos, China, and the Philippines.

...ill quickly dispatch most air targets after a few hits, even against heavy fighters and bombers. The 37 mm gun does have a somewhat slow fire rate, so it may b * [[SU-76M]] / [[SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps)]] / [[SU-76M (China)]]

...1 (75) W (China).png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the M4A1 (75) W (China) (identical)]] * Top-mounted .50 cal useful against fighters and open topped/light vehicles

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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Fighters'''}} ...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

...o tension with the Red Army over the Manchurian Border and the Republic of China purchasing Vickers Six-Ton tanks. Kokura Arsenal entered a 20x125 mm design ...s of Khalkhin Gol against the Soviets and was used for infantry support in China (leading to the development of a new high explosive round), it was obsolete

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...Japanese, early-rank cannon found on the [[Ki-45 (Family)]] of twin-engine fighters. It is a fast-firing, high-damage cannon that has the ability to one-shot m ...cannon. The low muzzle velocity makes it difficult to target small, nimble fighters.

...und on the defensive turrets of quite a few bombers, as well as many early fighters. The cannon is on par with those of other nations, and it has a decent dama These cannons are always mounted in the wings of fighters. As a result, you will need to set your gun convergence to 300 m or so, as

...attack] missions for BR ranges between 3.3 and 5.7 all respawn points for fighters are now higher by 500m and for bombers lower by 500m.

* 343rd Kokutai fighters victory markings * People's Republic of China Air Force Roundel

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...ch an event). UN forces rapidly approached the Yalu River (the border with China) but on the 25th October 1950, mass Chinese forces crossed the Yalu and ent ...th parallel. North Korea was subject to a massive bombing campaign and jet fighters fought each other in air-to-air combat for the first time in history. Sovie

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* [[Ki-45 hei/tei (China)]] - <small>Type KAIc/d (丙丁, Hei/Tei) (Chinese-captured variant)</small {{Japan fighters}}

...land-based fighters flown by the Japanese and could match the best Allied fighters such as the [[F6F (Family)|F6F ''Hellcat'']], [[F4U (Family)|F4U ''Corsair' ...is specification to the [[A6M2 mod. 11]] that was just put into service in China. The speed was exceeded by {{Annotation|30 knots|56 km/h; 34 mph}}, cruisin

...ssues and production delays. The J2M was one of the more advanced Japanese fighters of the war, but it could not alter the course of the conflict. During the China Incident (Sino-Japanese war) the Navy sustained some damage from Chinese bo

...gnated '''Army Type 1 Fighter''', was the most numerous of all single-seat fighters used by the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. While operating in Mala ...form an extremely varied set of missions, from air supremacy against other fighters to bomber interception, and that a single new aircraft type might not be ab

'''China''' * '''Cavalier of the Order of Precious Tripod''': While playing China, finish 10,000 missions (Multiplier: SB x3, RB x2) with activity not lower

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|mig-17_cuba}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-19pt}} ...vat's OKB-4 soon received a captured and intact [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] from China.<ref name="GordonAAMpg1">Gordon 2004, p.24</ref> The Chinese reportedly obt

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...military service in 1934. It served in the United States, the Republic of China, the Philippines and Guatemala. {{USA fighters}}

...rean War and continued through the early 2000s. Several nations, including China, Germany, Israel, Sweden, and Japan, also utilized this bomb. The United St {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}

...n fell through as production was already focused on Lavochkin and Yakovlev fighters. {{USSR fighters}}

...ne gunfire. This vehicle is also open-topped, making it a prime target for fighters looking to strafe an easy kill. All in all, this vehicle is the embodiment * [[SU-76M]] / [[SU-76M (China)]] / [[SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps)]]

...or the [[MiG-29SMT]], which CAS loadout is recommended for the [[P-51D-20 (China)|Chinese P-51D]], why does the top-tier [[AV-8B Plus (Italy)|Harrier in the :''Hotline:'' what does IAS mean, how good is the [[IS-2 (1944) (China)|Chinese IS-2 (1944)]], what is the difference between [[Vautour (Family)|V

...ircraft with a BR above the starting level, all aircraft of the same type (fighters, attack aircraft or bombers, depending on which one is being used, for exam We recommend including aircraft of various types in a set (fighters, strike aircraft, bombers) in order to increase your tactical flexibility a

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** [[M4A4 (China)]] ** [[M4A4 (1st PTG) (China)]]

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}} ...rvice branches. The US Air Force, therefore, cooperated with the US Navy's China Lake team to share specifications and technology to produce the next missil

...rean War and continued through the early 2000s. Several nations, including China, Germany, Israel, Sweden, and Japan, also utilized this bomb. The United St ...to be effective and were removed from the munitions inventory. All-weather fighters and attackers were now being outfitted with the Mk series bombs and a new p

...the introduction of [[:Category:Britain helicopters|British helicopters]], China as a playable nation, Mach 2 jets, as well as new mechanics such as night v === China ===

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...an this plane, which you might have a difficult time keeping up with other fighters. [[File:China I153 Wiki Image 1.jpg|thumb|Side view of a I-153.]]

...e Dutch East Indies. The CW-21 ended up being an easy prey to the Japanese fighters, and their lightweight construction meant that cracks and structural failur ...hus the aggressive and active side will usually be the CW-21, forcing turn-fighters into a passive disadvantage. When a CW-21 dives on you, start banking to on

...n them doesn't mean good damage, so you must be patient. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-15 is extremely sen * Extreme turning abilities: one of the best turn-fighters in-game, able to turn tightly and continuously with other biplanes

...of Chongqing. As the ongoing war proved the uselessness of earlier Soviet fighters with inferior performance in all aspects, these aircraft were soon used as ...argets could still earn some unexpected victories even against more modern fighters.

...them tend to do nothing, as your MG has very bad damage. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-16 is extremely sen ...n outturn [[He 112 (Family)|He 112]], [[He 100 D-1|He 100]], and even turn-fighters like the early [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]

...advanced Japanese-captured/US Aid aircrafts didn't leave Ki-27 a chance as fighters for the Nationalist forces, the Communist side made good use of them as tra ...ht armour and tight manoeuvrability. This aircraft can out-turn most other fighters of rank 1-2. It dances away from the line of fire with extreme agility, and

...red after the Marco Polo Bridge Incident in July. Only 12 aircraft arrived China in January of 1938 and contributed very little for the war, all of these we ...that you kill some of the enemy team, begin to climb and look for damaged fighters/attackers returning to their airfield, then pounce on them. Your 7.92 mm ma

...the bomber was already obsolete and new Soviet/US-built bombers arrived in China, the Martins were soon phrased out and left as training aids for bomber cre ...nsider using clouds for cover, or entering a shallow dive towards friendly fighters, or the airfield.

...atured two Wright R-1820-27 but was largely the same aircraft as the A-28. China received 26 A-29 Hudsons, but not much is known about the A-29 in Chinese s ...enough to get your .50 cal on your six and hit right back at any pursuing fighters.

...He 112 (Family)|He 112]]: the He 112 series are the early German monoplane fighters. These type of planes are generally faster than biplanes which can be threa ...model. Argentina, Thailand, and China bought Hawk IIIs in the late 1930s. China alone bought 102 Hawk III planes from the United States between March 1936

...d to do hit and run tactics, using its better top speed to outrun Japanese fighters when they moved to intercept. ...ics learned with this aircraft can be applied to the succeeding [[P-40E-1 (China)|P-40E]].

...ristics. Its six M2 Browning heavy machine guns, a typical armament for US fighters, pack a hefty punch and can rip targets apart despite being limited to earl ...decent top speed for its rank, capable of outrunning most early monoplane fighters like the [[F2A (Family)|F2A Buffalo]], [[Ki-43-I]], [[He 112 (Family)|He 11

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.

...China and been used as trainer aircraft like many other captured Japanese fighters.<ref name=":0">https://www.storm.mg/article/3860735?page=5</ref> ...guns, players could still enjoy its excellent maneuverability even against fighters from the country it was once served in - Japan.

...machine was built for speed and climb, but as can be expected for Japanese fighters, its agility is still good compared to planes from other nations. ...the iconic Japanese agility of its country, being able to turn-fight most fighters it encounters, with its high roll rate serving well to keep its targets in

...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 ...in China and Manchuria. After the war, both {{Annotation|ROCAF|Republic of China Air Force}} and {{Annotation|PLAAF|People's Liberation Army Air Force}} ope

...ple the SB 2M's components easily. However given that most early-war heavy fighters and interceptors have poor flight characteristics (especially climb rate an ...guns don't cover the belly and the sides well, and are quite light against fighters such as [[Bf 109 E-1]] or [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]

...China in June 1939 alongside with other Soviet bombers like [[SB 2M-103U (China)|SB]]; the aircraft was perhaps more well-known to Chinese during major bom ...(中蘇互不侵犯條約); 24 or 30 of these aircrafts were then aided to China and has been stationed in Chengdu Taipingshi ''(太平寺; now a PLAGF Avia

...s without flying. However, even though it was less agile than the Japanese fighters, its heavy construction and strong airframe were very well liked among pilo ...the airplane. This firepower helps the H-81 stay on par with other similar fighters. However, the H-81 has poor high altitude performance and its climb rate is

...can accelerate up to ~800 km/h while still being responsive, a speed turn fighters cannot even dream of. Gradually decrease your altitude when the Jug gets ou ...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

...quite slow and sluggish, and are a bigger target to hit. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-16 is extremely sen ...d turn fight and will eventually end up at the I-16's tail. Monoplane turn fighters like the Spitfire and A6M2 all have superior level speed, climb rate and di

...atres of war and were even subject to part of the lend-lease program which China and the USSR benefitted from. So versatile was this aircraft that a flight ...tlefields found in War Thunder. The tail gunner has been known to set many fighters alight with their dual .50 calibre machine guns and help to prolong the lif

...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

...to source their fleet from abandoned Japanese aircraft from both Mainland China and Taiwan Island, these 12 remaining P1Y1 became one of the bombers of ROC ...This typically results in a situation where the P1Y1 is easy prey to enemy fighters attacking from underneath without fear of reprisal.

...B-24s in service. They saw active service well into the '50s over Mainland China, and multiple Liberators were shot down. One ROCAF Liberator was lost to a ...ficantly higher as altitude is gained and it becomes less likely the enemy fighters will locate the PB4Y-2. However, side climbing will take up a lot of time a

.... Experience gained with the P-51D-20 can be applied to the later [[P-51K (China)|P-51K]], which has significantly improved engine power and climb rate. ...put more rounds into the enemy aircraft than would be possible with other fighters, and also increases the pilot's chances of hitting the target in the first

...officers in 1943. Some P-38s from USAAF were then transferred to bases in China to escort bombers for bombing runs to the Japanese-occupied Taiwan, as well ...ights with those which lost their altitude advantages or taking down heavy fighters in dogfights are viable options for the plane. Use the speed advantage to e

...they were soon phrased out as well and leaving only 2 examples in Mainland China where both of them are in Beijing at present. ...a good stepping stone to the jet age, marked by the succeeding [[F-86F-30 (China)|ROCAF F-86F-30]].

...used as attackers against insurgents at different locations over Mainland China. ...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

...ater conflicts against Nationalist forces on the outer islands of Mainland China's coastline in 1954, where the IL-10 shone during their attacks on air-defe ...ament as well at the rear also helps to provide powerful deterrence to any fighters attempting to follow the IL-10 (1946).

...Zhejiang and later used during riot-suppression operations in Southwestern China with some loses against insurgent's M2HB. These aircraft were eventually re ...e your air spawn to engage enemy bombers, and can even be used again enemy fighters at opportune moments. The cannons mounting at the base of the wings means t

...st rebels with US-made M2HB which caused havoc to the previous [[Tu-2S-44 (China)|Tu-2]] fleet. One of the Tu-4s was then converted as an anti-aircraft guns ...of over 1,000 km/h. Relying solely on the spotting system will allow some fighters to get so close it will be impossible for you to react. It is especially co

..., US Sabres were then exported to various other countries. The Republic of China was one of the many countries that received a large number of Sabres. The R ...et access to the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] which is present in the [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-40 Sabre]]. Nonetheless, the F-86F-30 is still an impressive single-engi

...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 ...new plane from the Mikoyan Design Bureau, the MiG-15. A total of 602 MiG-9 fighters were produced.

...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 ...et Air Force expected the MiG-9 to be sufficient enough to handle USAF jet fighters.

...were supplied to the PLAAF (as the PVAF) during the war to defend Mainland China from USAF bombings as well as intercepting air threats over the skies of no ...rmance and is highly effective in vertical manoeuvres. Unlike the [[MiG-9 (China)|MiG-9]] that comes before it, the J-2 is also the first jet aircraft in th

...ve performance for air combat while being more forgiving than the [[MiG-9 (China)|PLAAF's starting MiG-9]], and can be very effective in Ground RB as well. ...ut time of 1,040 m (~3,400 ft) before lift-off. Don't be dismayed as other fighters are taking to the sky while you are still building up speed as once in the

...o get there. Attempting to climb may not be the best option, as many enemy fighters can get to bomber altitude very quickly. ...he aircraft is much more vulnerable, especially in air battles where enemy fighters will arrive extremely quickly. The first effective load for ground attack i

...ith 4 of them joining the PLAAF 10 days later. As one of the frontline jet fighters, the J-5 scored numerous victories against ROCAF and USAF while losing some It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6353-development-new-war-thunder-nation-china-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]] and was removed from th

...the 1950s. Significant quantities of jet fighters, including the [[MiG-9 (China)|MiG-9]], [[J-2|MiG-15bis]], [[J-4|MiG-17]], and others were purchased to m {{China jet aircraft}}

...d-C''. Due to a shaky political situation, the Chengdu Aircraft Company in China reversed and engineered the MiG-21 sent by the Soviet Union without technol ...jet engine of 3320 kgf, the J-7 is a rocket compared to other contemporary fighters/interceptor aircraft. The closest comparable aircraft in-game are the Hunte

...ion and service in 1963. It is primarily utilized by armoured divisions in China's southern region, where the environment is rocky and mountainous. The Type ...es and bushes that get in the way of HEATFS rounds, and discouraging enemy fighters that may try to strafe the Type 62. Remember that it has a limited belt cap

The I-16 type 10 improves upon the [[I-16 type 5 (China)|I-16 type 5]]'s armament with addition of two extra 7.62 mm ShKAS machine ...on them tend to do little work, as your MGs lack damage. When dealing with fighters, it is way harder to aim. The elevator control of the I-16 is extremely sen

...ng it into an airboat for use in the shallow waters and swampy terrains of China. Compared to its original version, the Type 4 Model 4 is twice as fast, yet

...t engine of 5,480 kgf, the MiG was a rocket compared to other contemporary fighters/interceptor aircraft. The closest comparable aircraft in-game are the Hunte ...he MiG as a bomber is less effective and can expose this aircraft to other fighters which prey on low and slow aircraft.

=== China === === China ===

=== China === * [[A6M2 (China)|A6M2]] (premium)

...rcraft also has a slow top speed, but is still very competitive with other fighters at its BR. ...mb rate, which allows you to run literal rings around many opponents. Even fighters renowned for manoeuvrability, like the mighty Spitfire, will think twice be

...t could be delivered. Communist China also adopted Hayates in Northeastern China as ground attackers and trainer aircraft for pilots before the PLAAF was of ...capabilities when necessary. While the armaments are decent against other fighters, they can be rather lacking against more heavily armoured bombers or attack

|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Ki-45_hei_tei_(China).jpg}} ...y the end of WWII. IJAAS deployed some quantities of Ki-45 to Northeastern China to defend their assets in the area, most notably their steel mill; as well

...nsive armament make it really hard to survive in situations where multiple fighters are targeting you. ..., and was almost as good as the first of the Ki-21s, however the defending fighters were more numerous and better than in Spain and losses mounted.

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==China== ...2) with activity not lower than 60% while in Chinese maps (Mountain Ridge, China, Rice Terraces, Zhengzhou).

=== China === * [[M42 (China)|M42 Duster]]

...seems more on-par with the [[S.O.4050 Vautour IIA|Vautour IIA]] than other fighters at its rank. This strength can be attributed to the separated fuel-tanks, a ...ghters, will make flying the {{PAGENAME}} a pilots nightmare. The subsonic fighters at lower battle ratings are easy to fend off, requiring mostly speed and sl

...fing aircraft. Then just wait til the enemy begins to spawn in planes. For fighters, wait until they are 2 km or closer. For slow and little manoeuvrable bomb ...2 and provided a few examples of the Soviet SPAAG for reverse engineering. China had not previously imported or used the ZSU-57-2. However, a local copy of

965 F4U-1As were built as land-based fighters, since they had not yet been cleared for carrier operations. These models h ...n War, there were more modern fighters than the F4U Corsair, including jet fighters. Because of this, the F4U was used, for the most part, in a close air suppo

...ibly short time. 2 key differences on the NA-73X compared to contemporary fighters was moving oil and water radiators to the rear of the aircraft with extensi ...e impact on combat operations, including the first engagements against jet fighters over Germany. All this happened because of the British not only funded its

...ibly short time. 2 key differences on the NA-73X compared to contemporary fighters was moving oil and water radiators to the rear of the aircraft with extensi ...e impact on combat operations, including the first engagements against jet fighters over Germany. All this happened because of the British not only funded its

=== China === * [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-86F-40]]

* {{Annotation|CBI|China-Burma-India}} reporting name: Abdul ...it outright as too maintenance heavy for forward airbases in Manchuria and China. The redesigned plane instead featured a radial air-cooled engine, fixed la

...as McDonell's first swept-wing fighter, and also one of the first American fighters to be armed with air-to-air missiles. Originally intended to fight MiG-15s ...r Phantom. Though the aircraft saw some action over the skies of the South China Sea, the aircraft never engaged in actual combat. Three F3H airframes remai

...as 7.5 seconds of trigger time. The F-104G will be unable to dogfight many fighters at its BR, so players should stick to staying fast and making passes on ene ...o has access to countermeasures as a tier I modification (unlike [[F-104G (China)|Chinese F-104G]]) and Radar Warning Receiver as a tier IV modification.

...e of Interceptor at Mach 2 better than the G-98 and placed an order of 180 Fighters and 20 Trainers. ...irframes were soon phased out by newer jets in 1991, likely by the [[F-5E (China)|CKD version of F-5E produced by AIDC]].

...ther 2 decade until F-100A, F-104 and F-5 eventually replaced all subsonic fighters in ROCAF in 1977, marking the end of subsonic era of ROCAF. The F-86F-40 (China) offered the same offensive armament of many of its Sabre brethren, namely

...onic [[MiG-19 (Family)|MiG-19/J-6]] series, the ROCAF requested supersonic fighters to replace the already obsolete F-86F series. Both the F-100 and F-104 were ...to its contemporaries. Succeeding this aircraft is the improved [[F-104G (China)|ROCAF F-104G]], which boasts further improved performance and vastly super

...fter the introduction of the F-CK-1, Mirage 2000-5Ei, and the [[F-16A MLU (China)|F-16 Block 20]] in ROCAF service, the Starfighters were decommissioned and ...esents a significant advancement compared to the preceding ROCAF [[F-104A (China)|F-104A]]. It features a more powerful engine and an improved range of susp

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=== China === === China ===

=== China === * [[F-86F-40 (China)|F-86F-40]]

...e aircraft and offers a good learning opportunity for later USAF propeller fighters. ...ed manoeuvrability is good enough to keep up with the Bf 109 G and similar fighters for a while, and the sustained turn rate has been improved over previous Mu

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f_14a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|kfir_canard}}{{-}}{{Specs-L ...nitial Sidewinder model (AIM-9B)]] to the AIM-9D, another feature that the China Lake development team, headed by Chuck Smith, wanted to introduce into the

...rspace quickly, striking a single target precisely, and leaving before the fighters can scramble. In-game, it finds itself at an advantage when doing this at i * Very fast - many early jet fighters cannot catch it at top speed

...e Nationalist forces and observed the effectiveness of the [[IL-10 (1946) (China)|IL-10]] attackers in air-land operations. However, the propeller-driven IL ...-95 "Bear". Compared to the [[NR-23 (23 mm)|NR-23]] seen on earlier Soviet fighters, it has a 28% higher rate of fire. Although it is less powerful than the NR

...uvres rather sluggishly and you might get out-turned from even these heavy fighters. It is recommended to engage them with either an altitude or speed advantag ...SA)]] and [[A6M2 (China)]]. These may not be easily recognizeable as enemy fighters until you get close enough to study their roundels. However, they may be co

...Jump Jet, an iconic family of vertical / short takeoff & landing (V/STOL) fighters developed by the UK in the 1960s. Developed from the P.1127, a prototype ai ...i navy both operated first-generation Harriers while Argentina, Australia, China and Switzerland had considered the purchase of Harriers for their respectiv

...rather sluggishly and the plane might get out-turned from even those heavy fighters, so engage them with either altitude or speed advantage to avoid being targ * Larger than average fighters like [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw-190]], [[Yak-1]]

The Q-5A can outrun many of the enemy fighters it faces, but active combat at transonic or supersonic speeds should be avo ...in the early 1950s as a replacement for ageing Soviet-made [[IL-10 (1946) (China)|IL-10]] attack aircraft, the plane was developed from the MiG-19 airframe.

...r power-to-weight ratio than the contemporary [[ZTZ59D1]] and [[M60A3 TTS (China)|M60A3 TTS]], but not by much, and it is still unlikely to win any races ve ...ssion is better than the ZTZ59D1 but still far worse than the [[M60A3 TTS (China)|M60A3 TTS]].

...r spawn to climb and look for bombers. If no bombers are present, look for fighters engaging friendlies. ...members. Chiefly among them were Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Greece, China, the Netherlands as well as others. In total, well over 2,100 F-84F Thunder

...list government bought 30 aircraft and planned to assemble most of them in China Proper at Zhejiang or Guangdong, although they were flown by mercenary pilo ...easy prey for any interested fighter. Don't expect to outrun any monoplane fighters or more powerful biplanes as the plane is somewhat underpowered, with poor

* Can easily lose a turn fight to jet bombers and twin jet fighters ...members. Chiefly among them were Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Greece, China, the Netherlands as well as others. In total, well over 2,100 F-84F Thunder

* Turn time is poorer than other contemporary fighters ...members. Chiefly among them were Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Greece, China, the Netherlands as well as others. In total, well over 2,100 F-84F Thunder

...easy-to-maintain fighter and ultimately being one of the best export-type fighters ever built. ...list of bombs and rockets although players should stick to attacking enemy fighters where the F-5A excels at. Nonetheless, players will be satisfied with the F

=== China === * [[F-5A (China)|F-5A]]

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...ed manoeuvrability is good enough to keep up with the Bf 109 G and similar fighters for a while, and the sustained turn rate has been improved over previous Mu The survivability is similar to most other prop fighters. The engine is located in the nose, and the fuel tanks are located behind t

...ts speed and countermeasures, but do not take the jet as an interceptor as fighters of its era will have no problem gunning down the Brewer with ease. * [[F-104A]] / [[F-104C]] / [[F-104A (China)|Chinese F-104A]]: The early F-104 series of jets are one of the only jets

...subpar top speed and limited armament compared to other top-tier Rank VII fighters, but it remains an excellent dogfighter that can cover the weaknesses of he | rowspan="13" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-5E_(China).png]]</div>

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...heavily-modified model of the MiG-21 series and one of the current support fighters of the PLAAF. The design of a double-delta J-7 was demanded not only by for In the early 1980s, Mainland China had better relationships with European countries who seek to open up their

* [[Ki-27 otsu (China)]] - Type b (Chinese captured) {{Japan fighters}}

...s access to countermeasures as a tier I modification (unlike the [[F-104G (China)|Chinese F-104G]]). ...to develop a new aircraft to combat the Soviet's new age of supersonic jet fighters. The aircraft would incorporate the smallest possible airframe with the mos

...ons (a total of 50 cannons overall). The 25 mm auto cannons can shoot down fighters and small attackers with ease, although some heavier aircraft such as bombe ...ruDiv7. In the late 1920s to 1930s, Aoba was frequently used to patrol the China coast. After her 1938-40 modifications were completed, she was returned to

=== China === === China ===

...se on information, there were only 3 to 4 of them ever made it to Mainland China as SKD kits for Chinese aircraft factory after they retreated to Yunnan. So ...ive to V-11 once researched and somewhat a makeshift fighter against early fighters if they are careless of their six o'clock (tail).

...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 at you. If feeling confident o * Large minimum fuel load compared to other fighters which can cause fuel tanks to burn for longer

...ces alongside the [[La-9 (China)|La-9]] before the introduction of new jet fighters. Although the La-11 achieved the first propeller-versus-jet kill for the PL ...eptor with sufficient firepower and speed to chase-off American or British fighters, despite lacking one 23 mm cannon compared to the preceding La-9.

=== China === === China ===

...20 m in length and 5.4 m in height, making it the largest of the Rank VII fighters in all dimensions except wingspan, but it has a lower empty weight than the ...to-air missiles. Although the J-8B cannot go toe-to-toe with dedicated BVR fighters like the [[F-4J Phantom II|F-4J]] and [[F-4EJ Kai Phantom II|F-4EJ Kai]], i

...the NRAF before these aircrafts eventually replaced by Soviet and American fighters by 1941. ...0 mm cannon with 60 rounds will certainly make very short work of interwar fighters with very little protection, sometimes even bombers will fall victim of the

=== China === * [[I-15bis (China)]] (Updated model)

* [[D.510C]] - <small>Export for China</small> {{France fighters}}

...o introduce the F-4 series failed as the result of a better Sino (Mainland China)- US relationship, the Nationalist government signed contracts with Northro ...ally in Taiwan. While the batches of earlier [[F-5A (China)|F-5A]] Freedom Fighters joined ROCAF in 1965 as the replacement for the already obsolete fleet of F

...ore bombardment until January 1945, when the task force moved to the South China Sea to disrupt Japanese shipping lanes and strike the industrial complex on ...ugust 30, 1964, ''Prichett'' joined TF 77 in the Tonkin Gulf and the South China Sea during the United States' entry into the Vietnam War. The ship then spe

...2 B was harder to maintain, and had a lower turning ability than their A5M fighters. ...eeded air support to axis ground troops. In the begining they were used as fighters, however as more German aircraft came in to support they would be shifted i

...a highly effective air-to-air missile that can take down even manoeuvring fighters. If the Z-9W's capacity of four TY-90s was enough to act as a "flying SPAA" {{China helicopters}}

=== China === * [[F-84G-31-RE_(China)|F-84G-31-RE]] (Premium)

...00s, focusing on improving the electronics for ground-attack capabilities. China had been closely observing the USAF's guided munitions since the Vietnam Wa ...ouble when attempting to level out from a dive. To say the least, if enemy fighters are at lower speeds and lack the acceleration to escape from the Q-5L's pai

* Great climb rate compared to foes like [[P-47D-23-RA (China)|P-47D]], [[P-51D-10|P-51D]] * Poor high speed performance, disadvantaged against high-speed fighters like [[P-47 (Family)|P-47]], [[P-38 (Family)|P-38]]

The AIM-9M should be used to target enemy fighters. It's potential of destroying a target becomes exponentially higher when fi ...l development and service of the [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]], the team at China Lake still believed that there were still more capabilities that could be i

...er weight and smaller size, most PLAAF jets, especially domestic multirole fighters in the 21st century can carry the bomb while maintaining flexibility to sel ...ndard 1,000 lb LGB ''(1097 lbs, 497 kg)'' which also used by [[F-16A MLU (China)|ROCAF's F-16]]

...s more than enough to take out enemies at its tier. But do beware of light fighters or tailless delta-wing jets in one-on-one dogfights, it's better to quit th ...-premium-jet-fighters-part-2-en|[Shop] Pre-order: new rank VII Premium jet fighters (part 2)]]

...Apex Predators"]]. Compared to the [[F-16A ADF|Block 15]] and [[F-16A MLU (China)|Block 20]], the Netz is lighter and is able to pull an extra 1-2 Gs, makin ...received its first four F-16s on July 2nd, 1980 - a mix of F-16A and F-16B fighters (single-seat and two-seat, respectively) - with a total of 75 arriving by t

...50 Magic 1]] obtained from Pakistan, is an IR AAM exclusively for Mainland China's export jets and was introduced into the game in [[Update "Apex Predators" China acquired some examples of the R.550 Magic 1 around the early 1980s, likely

=== China === === China ===

...8 series and joined the PLAAF since 2002, serving as the trio of frontline fighters alongside with J-10s and Flankers. The J-8F was also the basis of the J-8FR As the production of new 4th generation fighters are in steady pace, all the frontline, combat-capable J-8II started to be p

...'' is a jet interceptor designed and developed by the People's Republic of China. The project started in the early 1960s as a low-risk initiative to create ...ence and Technology Award (最高科学技术奖) in 2020 and the Touching China Award (感动中国) in 2021), would set out on a new venture: what would e

...icensed production of [[Python 3]] (commonly known as 怪蛇-3 in Mainland China) from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems after seeing its outstanding performa ...ials as IAF achieved 82 (up to 86):0 ratio against Lebanese and Syrian jet fighters thanks to their more advanced tactics, jets and most of all, their trump ca

...ries that received its export version, the '''R-73E''', including Mainland China and East Germany. ...produced and sold to most allies of the USSR operating the new [[MiG-29]] fighters. The R-73 became a staple in Soviet (and later Russian) missile design, evo

=== China === * [[M41A3 (China)|M41A3]] (Premium)

...run away from danger, and two gunners in the rear can help pick persistent fighters off of your six. ** One protecting the ventral gunner from fighters on your six

...her strike aircraft of its era, the JH-7 series is a noteworthy example of China's incredible strides in defense technology. ...designed aerodynamic features. While it will often encounter more advanced fighters like the MiG-29 series and F-16 series, which pose significant threats from

...et Air Force in 1983, and was exported to many countries, including India, China, Iran, and North Korea. It saw combat action in several conflicts, such as

...o decided to adopt a "Heavy support" doctrine with their new generation of fighters, with a smaller amount of a larger, more powerful aircraft supporting a lar ...Today, Su-27 fighters of various modifications are in service with Russia, China, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries.

...at the J-11's battle rating, such weapons are rather questionable for jet fighters as they have issues harming MBTs from the front and have a limited effectiv ...ayload and maneuverability can make it a great alternative to [[F-16A MLU (China)|ROCAF's F-16A]] in air battles while retaining sufficient but less advance

| [[File:China flag.png|link=|25x25px]] The RB 74(M) should be used to target enemy fighters. It's potential of destroying a target becomes exponentially higher when fi

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