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...ng the German invasion of France during World War II. The fast collapse of France prompted the U.S. Army to consider a new doctrine, which resulted in an ind ...throughout the world during World War II, which is reflected in the ground forces in many other nations in War Thunder.

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - The Army-Navy Model 3, or AN/M3 for short, was used by both the US Army Air Forces (later the USAF) and US Navy. The cannon was based on the British [[Hispano

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...the Soviets under the lend-lease program but around 100 were also sent to France. <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

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...ire ships in naval battles, of course it can also destroy several bases in air battles. One torpedo is often enough to sink pretty much anything in the ga <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...also became a commander of the 63rd Fighter Squadron. He retired from the air force in 1953 and died on 6th February 1990. The plane, nicknamed "Ugly Duc ...decal-and-two-fighters-to-celebrate-the-us-air-forces-birthday-en|2023 "US Air Force Birthday]]".

...orce in 1937, Thailand received 6 aircraft which they used in the war with France during 1940, Turkey with 20 aircraft and Netherlands with 9. <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...the Soviets under the lend-lease program but around 100 were also sent to France. This specific Kingcobra isn't based on any historical aircraft but feature <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

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...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' ...ch civilian engineer André Virgile Paul Marie Berthier, already famous in France for his Berthier rifle and carbine, developed a machine gun around 1910 cal

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...fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]] as part of a reward vehicle for [[wt:en/news/5066-special-war-thunder-5- <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...hter to intercept German bombers primarily coming from occupied Norway and France. The Firebrand was originally powered by a Napier Sabre inline engine, thou <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...lity to equip bombs and rockets, it can play a part in both the ground and air war. Use its speed and firepower to show the enemies who really rules the b <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

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...part, the [[D.520]], in the French aviation tree in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...allowed the Japan Air Self Defence Force in 1953. A year later, after the air force was established, they picked the F-86F to be their main fighter. 29 F <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...facturing begin production of the aircraft, allowing Japan to increase its air force's offensive and defensive capabilities sooner than expected. ...it can be one of the most manoeuvrable when considering throttle control, air-brakes and wing slats. The manoeuvrability of this aircraft is definitely a

...were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes were made, especially in ...milar to the A-3, the H-75A-4 only had a relatively small amount arrive in France, with the bulk of them being diverted to Great Britain as Mohawks.

...were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes were made especially in r ...keeping. Similar to the A-3, the H-75A-4 only had a relative few arrive in France which then caused the bulk to be diverted to Great Britain as Mohawks.

...ian Air Force, as well as in Syria in 1941 against British and Free French Forces alongside the German Luftwaffe. ...ate 1.73 "Vive la France"]], the {{Specs|name}} has a mediocre handling in air battles. It has a decent turn time, but suffers from a low rate of climb an

...of the Vichy Air Force, the Italian Regia Aeronautica, and of the Romanian Air Force. ...nd variant of the Potez found in the French Tech Tree dedicated for air-to-air combat. Compared to the previous [[Potez 630]], the 631 features six wing-m

...II. During the 1950s, France was still rebuilding its nation and its armed forces, and the easiest way to do so while domestic projects were developed was ac ...st agile airframe or the strongest engine, but it is still very capable in air battles, since it can both destroy bases and dogfight other aircraft. For t

...ires donated by the RAF. Since the Viet Minh lacked any kind of air force, France used the P-63s as ground attackers. For this, the aircraft was adapted to c ...to 3 x 500 lb bombs, however more conventional bombers like the [[SB2C-5 (France)|SB2C-5]] are more suited for this task. There is an identical variant in t

In the late 1950s, France received around 93 AD-4 airframes as part of the US Navy's surplus. 40 Skyr Introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an extremely effective ground striker. It c

...nd other military assets in June 1939. The aircraft also served with Vichy France, although relegated to second line service. Introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]], the {{Specs|name}} lacks the 20 mm cannons and additional 7.5 mm MGs fo

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...the most important one that entered in service before the capitulation of France added additional defensive armament for the rear gunner, in the form of add ...n [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. It was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. The LeO 451 is a versatile high-speed medium bomber that is capable of

...ority, however it performed much better against Italian forces in southern France. It was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]]. The LeO 451 is a versatile high-speed medium bomber that is capable of

...he theater until the Battle of Dien Bien Phu which was a decisive loss for France. Six of these PB4Ys were sent back to America while the rest were shipped t Introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]], the '''{{Specs|name}}''' is essentially the same as the PB4Ys in the Am

...quadron also serving on the Eastern Front. The squadron arrived at Ivanovo Air Base in November 1942 and was trained with several Yak variants. Over the y <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...iled and left many Fw 190s intact, and they were soon discovered by French forces. Due to the large number of aircraft and parts, it was decided to utilize t ...ne guns. They can easily destroy enemy aircraft with a tiny burst with the air target belt. The guns also have plentiful ammunition, so players can be mor

* Pintle-mounted HMG allows for air defense and some anti tank ability (e.g. Marder III, Sd.Kfz.234 series, Bre ...pe in November of 1944 and first assigned to the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Group in France. The M24 gradually entered widespread use by December 1944, some Chaffees w

...ng runs, the vehicle's above-average size makes it rather visible from the air, and makes it a target for bombing and rocket attacks. ...from Great Britain for adequate tanks to rebuild their decimated armoured forces. The requirements set by the US Army called for a tank armed with a 75 mm g

...ted as training vehicles to prepare crew for the receiving of M47s. Though France, Belgium, and Italy received M26s for this role, Belgium would also receive ...ompression, which was large for the time, required 80 octane fuel, and the air-cooling system often overheated the engine. Giving the tank a new power pla

A noteworthy issue is the gun layout: The secondary anti-air weapons (the M2 Brownings) can only be fired with the machine gun key. They The M15 CGMC is a self-propelled anti-air vehicle. This machine is a very simple deal: More armour and a cannon in ch

...estruction" decal, unlockable for defeating 700 enemy tanks with US ground forces.]]

...in the [[Warbonds]] shop, the LVT(A)(4) (ZiS-2) provides U.S. Army ground forces players with a very unusual tank that combines U.S. and Soviet philosophies ...nerable to machine gun and autocannon fire. This makes Self Propelled Anti-Air vehicles and vehicles with 20 mm automatic cannons a lethal enemy, but that

* Pintle-mounted HMG allows for air defense and some anti tank ability (e.g. Marder III, Sd.kfz.234 series, Bre ...pe in November of 1944 and first assigned to the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Group in France. The M24 gradually entered widespread use by December 1944, some Chaffees w

...the US Third Army and played a role in the establishment of American tank forces. The rebuilding of the tanks began in November 1949 and had 1,160 Pershings ...ons]] and those still in the inventory were leased for no cost to Belgium, France, and Italy for training purposes, sending American instructors to train the

...sIG 33 B Sfl is the largest calibre cannon available to German Army ground forces at rank I. The massive 15 cm calibre assault gun is capable of firing both ...topped vehicle, and since it has no machine guns, it is very vulnerable to air attack.

...on the hull-roof, three on the left side and two on the right. Two Feifel air cleaner units designed for dusty environments are located on the hull's bac Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Tiger H1 was the German Army's first truly heavy ta

...{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41. The Tiger II (H) remains one of the more potent foes a * 40 mm roof armour offers decent protection against lower-calibre air attacks and even artillery

Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panther G is part of the next generation of medium ...increased output. Despite that, production was often delayed due to Allied air bombing, which targeted the Maybach engine plant and DB, MAN, and MNH tank

Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panther D is the next generation of medium tanks th ...increased output. Despite that, production was often delayed due to Allied air bombing, which targeted the Maybach engine plant and DB, MAN, and MNH tank

...e Leopard 1. The vehicle has also generated several variants, such as anti-air and recovery vehicles. The Leopard's early development may be traced back t ...particularly high rates of fire, and can be used as a deterrent for close air support as well as clearing light obstacles and crew in open-top vehicles.

Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Panther A was part of the next generation of medium ...increased output. Despite that, production was often delayed due to Allied air bombing, which targeted the Maybach engine plant and DB, MAN, and MNH tank

...hassis. During the Battle of France, it was recognized that motorized anti-air units were insufficiently armoured. The German Heereswaffenamt decided to c Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the Flakpanzer I is a highly flexible and powerful vehi

...particularly high rates of fire, and can be used as a deterrent for close air support as well as clearing light obstacles and crew in open-top vehicles. ...d damage does not prevent from firing ATGM) the rocket mount/cannon barrel forces the IT-1 to repair for a whole 27 seconds (maxed out + expert crew). To per

Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the StuG III F marked a turning point in the entire Stu ...ficiently mobile to evade detection often; also, if the team does not have air superiority, seek wooded areas, as otherwise any plane armed with 20 mm can

...rt with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Panzer Regiment, 21st Division. The cooling air intake and exhaust apertures were expanded in these tanks, and the radiator Introduced in the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before Update 1.41, the premium Panzer II C (DAK) is a unique historical ve

...ound Forces before Update 1.41, the T-34 (1940) was the Soviet Army ground forces' first mass-produced medium tank. The T-34 medium tank family, with its cut ...y various mechanical issues, especially in the earlier models. Low-quality air filters and insufficient airflow could impede the engine capabilities and t

Introduced during the Closed Beta Test for Ground Forces before [[Update 1.41]], the T-26 is a small vehicle with thin armour but a ...the tracks in hopes of immobilizing it. Calling in for friendly ground and air assistance is highly advised when encountering such beasts.

...almost impenetrable to its enemies, with the German army having to call in air support or heavy towed 88 mm field guns every time one of these 1940 model ...said, urban can also present nice medium range opportunities, such as open-air squares and long streets in which this tank can utilise its armour. Urban f

* Thin top armour makes it vulnerable to air attacks ...r the losses suffered by the British Expeditionary Forces in the Battle of France. The name '''Valentine''' was given to the tank sometime between its introd

...onal awareness for identifying approaching aircraft. As a result of Allied air superiority over the battlefields of north-west Europe, none of these Crusa ...prioritize on the different ammunition, aiming for "HET", for better anti-air performance.

...ments, but they were withdrawn from service soon after D-Day due to Allied air superiority and a lack of Luftwaffe targets, necessitating much fewer anti- ...al faults. While more Crusader tanks came in to reinforce the cruiser tank forces, there were never enough to supply the continuously expanding armoured unit

...s-Moulineaux (AMX) to meet a request for an armoured vehicle that could be air-dropped to support paratroopers. The first prototype went into service in 1 ...These squadrons were used for screening and reconnaissance, locating enemy forces and engaging them. After the first section had engaged the enemy and was re

...s were undertaken in the 1950s to repurpose existing tank chassis for anti-air tasks. The main weapon of the prototype is a 40 mm Mle51 T1 cannon based on ...de 40 mm is extremely versatile, as it can effectively execute both anti-air and anti-tank duties. It possesses an autocannon with a decent firing rate

...e survived the invasion, but after the armistice leaving the tank in Vichy France, it was seized by the Italians. There is no further concrete information on ..., for example the long narrow street at the right side of [[Berlin (Ground Forces)|Berlin]]. At your battle position, decide whether to push or not depending

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...by Heinrich Vollmer, eventually seeing service with the Francoist Spanish forces in the Spanish Civil War. Inspired heavily by Rheinmetall's MG 30, changes

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...te of fire, reliability, and versatility. It was widely used by the Allied forces during World War II and continued to serve in many navies around the world

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' ...r existence of a domestic arms industry in Germany caused Japan to look to France instead for small arms and artillery. The [[Hotchkiss Mle 1930 (13.2 mm)|13

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...rd enemy sniper positions to blind them or fired over or ahead of friendly forces to conceal movements. This shell is not recommended for offensive use unles

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...located in small numbers. It was not until Normandy that the U.S. fighting forces would experience first hand how numerous the Panthers were.<ref name="Zalog

...ile. So hold your crosshair onto your target as the missile flies into the air to score a hit. Alternatively, you can override the automatic system by aim ...used by BR 9.0 and higher US and USSR tanks, mainly against hostile close air support and far away targets, attacking which with APFSDS would take too mu

...e basic defense an entity has against threats. Armour can be found in both air and ground vehicles in War Thunder and plays a very important role to the v | '''Air''' (Spaced armour) || x0.05 KE<br>x0.30 CE || {{Specs-Link|fr_amx_32}}{{-}}

===France=== * The realism of the sound for all aircraft engines on aircraft in the air from the observer view point in the immediate vicinity of the surface of th

===France=== ===France===

==Ground forces== ===France===

==Naval forces== ===France===

...ate is distinguished by introducing the [[:Category:France_ground_vehicles|France ground tree]]. ==Ground forces==

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Update 1.73 "Vive la France"}} ...sing the beginning of the [[:Category:Italy_ground_vehicles|Italian ground forces]].

==Ground Forces== ...craft battles 80 x 80 Miles (128 x 128 km), covering the coast of Britain, France and the English Channel (La Manche).

| Cover Ground Attack || Air Combat Patrol | Auxiliary Armament Targeting || Anti-Air Armament Targeting

** [[#(CN) Air|(CN) Air]] === (CN) Air ===

'''Normandy''' is a ground forces map available in all modes. The map was added in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of ...tricted to a 2.1 km x 2.1 km area in the North of the map, in battles. The air battles map is 65 km x 65 km.

...rete fortifications built by France in the 1930s, along the border between France and Germany, to deter a German invasion. ...tank battles map is 4km x 4km (restricted to 3.3km x 3.3km in battle). The air battles map is 64km x 64km.

<div class="ttx-table-line"><span class="ttx-value">Vierville-sur-Mer, France [[File:CountryIcon FRA.png]]</span><span class="ttx-name">Real World Locati ...s a ground forces map available in all modes. It is the [[Normandy (Ground Forces)|Normandy]], but the battle area has been moved to the fields south of the

{{DISPLAYTITLE: Britain (Air Forces Map)}} [[File:MapLayout Air Britain.jpg|center|408px]]

...nd-lanovski-s-p-47m-1-re-for-polish-armed-forces-day-en|2023 "Polish Armed Forces Day"]] events. The plane is painted in the camouflage scheme of the Polish US Army Air Force pilot, Witold Łanowski of the 61st Fighter Squadron.

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...ufactured by France but also under license by Sweden and its Swedish Armed Forces. They were replaced by the TRF1 in the 1980s, but reserves were being made

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...for its role as a strike aircraft, with the commander of the Far East Air Forces even stating "We do not want the A-26 under any circumstances as a replacem In Europe, the A-26 fared better, assigned to the Ninth Air Force, it flew 8 test missions with no losses and was generally well-liked

...ies and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they were well behind the manufacturing capacity of German ...private aircraft. They became popular racing aircraft and are a staple at air shows all over the world. Today over 150 airworthy P-51s fly, and hundreds

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...so that the breech block can move to the rear. In this way, all the firing forces are developed along the barrel centerline which maximizes accuracy.

===France=== ** Capturing an air zone by one of the teams increases th combat presence of that team to a max

===Air Forces=== * '''Rammer''': Get 66 air collisions.

...energetic flanker. Paved roads and urban maps like [[Maginot Line (Ground Forces)|Maginot line]], on the other hand, bring a lot of possibilities to this li ...the player also brings a multi-purpose aircraft in the line up to provide air support. Players that couple the airstrike and scouting abilities of this m

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

...ser HMS Glasgow and Emerald-class light cruiser [[HMS Enterprise]]. German forces decided to split, with Z23, Z27, T22, T25, and T26 to reverse course north. ...ers. As with nearly all destroyers placed early in the tech tree, the anti-air protection is not adequate and often the gunners start engaging targets aft

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...7: Originally ordered by the French Navy as MTBs, with the capitulation of France before the completion of most of the order in June 1940, they were requisit

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

...ecial-decal-and-destroyer-for-canadian-armed-forces-day-en|"Canadian Armed Forces Day"]] and [[wt:en/news/8524-special-trafalgar-day-a-decal-and-hmcs-haida-t ...conds. This allows HMCS Haida to dodge its way through gunfights or during air attacks.

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...y French aviation manufacture Nord Aviation. It also served in other Armed Forces in which it received a different name: '''AGM-22''' in the USA, '''RB 52'''

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...und in every aircraft tech tree, the ground-based M2HB is used by the land forces of every nation, and the [[AN-M2 (12.7 mm)|AN-M2]] is found in the US naval

...r aircraft mainly used by the United States Army Air Forces and the Royal Air Force. * {{Specs-Link|p-47d_22_re_france}} - ''USA lend-lease aircraft to France''

...off the [[Yak-7B]], it was produced until 1948 and served in numerous air forces. More than 16,700 units were produced. * ▄[[Challe's Yak-9T (France)]] - <small>Premium (Pilot: René Challe)</small>

...will introduce this concept for three nations: Germany, Great Britain, and France. In future, we hope to include the United States, Russian Empire, Italy, an *Cooling type: Air

...[[Mosquito FB Mk VI|Mosquito (FB.Mk.VI)]]'' had only one drawback: the Air Forces never had enough of them. ...Rhône 14M 700 hp engine, which had been obtained during the occupation of France.

...has an exposed tank crew and low amount of ammo for extended firing. Anti-air capabilities exponentially rise by Rank V-VI with the [[M163]] and [[M247]] ...ree are all quite poor in their ability to protect the crew, as every anti-air vehicle up to Rank IV is built from a truck chassis; and even up to Rank V

:''Hotline:'' how much fuel do you have to take to get the best air performance in the [[Jaguar GR.1]], what is indicated as "F-18" on an aircr :''Squadmates:'' [[Frozen Pass (Ground Forces)]]

...e kind of ground vehicles that will be used: the attacking side’s ground forces are represented by tanks and Howitzers, and the defending side is represent ...ritory at a certain altitude depending on battle rank. Its presence in the air makes it possible to discover objectives at greater distances.

===France=== * [[Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France)|Vautour IIA IDF/AF]] (pack)

...produced by Sud-Aviation under licence from Sikorsky for use in the French Air Force, Navy, and Army Aviation (ALAT). Due to the ruggedness of the H-34, i <!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...ffee Jr.'', who helped develop the use of tanks in the United States armed forces. ...pe in November of 1944 and first assigned to the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Group in France. The M24 gradually entered widespread use by December 1944, some ''Chaffees

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...t was exported to Israel, El Salvador and Honduras, and it helped solidify France as a major weapons producer. ...he autocannon.Though relatively nimble and quick when outfitted for air-to-air combat, things change when switched to ground-pounding. The speed and manoe

...ssiles. The R/4 also has the option to equip two different types of air-to-air missiles: the IR-tracking [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missile, or the command-gui <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...rate of fire, accuracy, and versatility. It was widely used by the Allied forces during World War II and has continued to serve in many navies around the wo

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-- ...of Belgium and northeastern France, giving them a staging ground to launch air attacks at England. For an interim measure, the Royal Naval Volunteer Reser

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...on of the Bren gun in 1933 did not replace the Lewis guns serving on Royal Air Force aircraft so Vickers reconfigured the design to serve as an aircraft g

=== France === === France ===

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - The MILAN is an anti-tank guided missile developed jointly by France and Germany, with a single shaped-charge warhead. MILAN means "Missile d'In

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Franco-German SACLOS-guided surface-to-air missile. It exists in three variants: Roland 1, Roland 3, and VT1, and was

...y the Germans during the French armistice and then provided to the Finnish Air Force for use against the Soviets. ...were contracted for. In December 1938, the H-75A-1 fighters were routed to France where they were assembled and where minor changes were made especially in r

=== France === === France ===

...F-104 Starfighter and Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter while European nations France, England and Sweden rolled out the Dassault Mirage F-1, Mirage III, English ...frame was made with aluminium alloys, steel, magnesium and fibreglass. The air-intake cone automatically adjusts during the flight to help the aircraft re

...ngagement. This is a good light tank that will provide Chinese Army ground forces with respectable firepower entering rank II. ...o "dogfight" it like how you deal with a Puma. If you are in an uptier and France is in the opposing team, think twice before rushing straight to a cap point

...stablished the 1st PTG to be stationed in India. The Chinese Expeditionary Forces were primarily equipped with the M4A4 Sherman and [[M3A3 Stuart (China)|M3A * [[M4A2]] / [[M4A4 (France)]] - These Sherman tanks are widely used by over 3 nations that spread acro

...duties over the older [[EC-665 Tiger HAP|HAP]] model. In 2022, Airbus and France reached an agreement to upgrade the existing Tiger HADs into [[Tiger HAD Bl ...missiles for various jobs, including Mistrals and Stingers for the air-to-air role, along with HOT-3 ATGMs and AGM-114K Hellfire missiles to provide long

...ns of the Eurocopter Tiger, along with the HAP, HAD and ARH models used by France, Spain, and Australia, respectively. The UHT stands for Unterstützungshubs <!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

=== France === * [[M3A3 Stuart (France)|M3A3]]

=== France === * [[F-100D (France)|F-100D]]

...ry command structure in 1967, deployed F-100s were transferred to bases in France vacated by the USAF. The last unit using the F100 was the 4/11 Jura Squadro ...rry them. The aircraft is best played as a BnZ aircraft when in the air-to-air role, but acts best as CAS in mixed ground battles.

...awker Hunters albeit in an unknown airworthiness capacity at its Thornhill Air Base. ...'s lack of countermeasures. The FGA.9 also does particularly well at close-air support and ground-striking thanks to its generous loadouts offering large

...t to offer and a great synergy with its available [[:Category:USA_aircraft|air support]]. ...niscule amount of armour protecting the crew and modules. While being Anti-Air-vessels they themself are highly succeptible to them.

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=== France === === France ===

...help. To bypass this problem, a new company and factory were setup (Royal Air Administration Factory in Stockholm, FFVS) to build the J 22 fighter. This <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...help. To bypass this problem, a new company and factory were setup (Royal Air Administration Factory in Stockholm, FFVS) to build the J 22 fighter. This <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...that reduce her traverse speed and throw off the aiming reticules into the air. This can be fatal if the ship is flooding, as too much listing angle can r ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...trol <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their eff

...gear that retracted into a fully enclosed wheel well, and the supercharger air intakes were located in the wings, instead of using scoops that protrude fr ...permanently. The low visibility upon landing was later solved by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy.

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...es and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they well behind manufacturing capacity of Germany and loo ...private aircraft. They became popular racing aircraft and are a staple at air shows all over the world. Today over 150 airworthy P-51’s fly, and hundre

...es and was churning out aircraft using the latest technology. Britain and France quickly realized they well behind manufacturing capacity of Germany and loo ...private aircraft. They became popular racing aircraft and are a staple at air shows all over the world. Today over 150 airworthy P-51’s fly, and hundre

=== France === === France ===

* Pintle-mounted HMG allows for air defense and some anti tank ability (e.g. GAZ trucks, SU-76, [[ZSD63]]) ...pe in November of 1944 and first assigned to the U.S. 2nd Cavalry Group in France. The M24 gradually entered widespread use by December 1944, some ''Chaffees

..., making it impossible for the enemy team to push forwards unless they use air power to dislodge you. The Char D2 fought during the battle of France in May 1940, most notably at the battles of Montcornet and Amiens. After th

...of the Peace Treaty. She was decommissioned on July 26, 1948 and ceded to France, renamed Chateaurenault, and remained in service until October 1, 1962. ...using serious damage. The anti-aircraft armament gives you good cover from air attacks, and its manoeuvrability and speed allow it to dodge enemy shells a

| about = German air-to-air missile '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -

...ether with battleships and cruisers in missions to counter adversary naval forces, and also to act jointly with the fast torpedo boats of the Spica-class in |Self-sank, recovered, sunk by air attack and demolished in 1953

...vice in 1946. Its main operators were the United States, South Vietnam and France. ...Korean forces in night raids and reconnaissance missions to harass the UN forces. The night fighter versions of the AD Skyraider - the AD-3N and AD-4N Skyra

=== France === === France ===

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - * '''Air targets:''' {{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEI

File:Ny pinup decal fr.png|New Year's pin-up (France) File:Cn_airborne_corps.png|Emblem of the Air Force Airborne Corps, China

...aircraft with precise strike capability. It entered service with the Royal Air Force in 1974. It was also exported to India, Oman, Ecuador, and Nigeria. T ...ility to match, though its flight performance does not lend well to air-to-air combat. It’s also worth noting that the aircraft lacks any kind of counte

...l-weather tactical strike and ground-attack fighter version for the French Air Force, with two prototypes and 160 production aircraft built. ...h a case in-game, instead being utilized as a support fighter in dedicated air battles with its abundant countermeasures and [[Matra R550 Magic 1|R.550 Ma

...ed tank destroyer put into service in 1992. It served in the Italian armed forces as well as in other armies. Its most modern variants still are in active du ...he Italian companies known as Fiat, Iveco and Oto Melara would have joined forces in a 3-way consortium to begin developing the new vehicle requested by the

=== France === * [[P-47D-22 RE (France)|P-47D-22 RE]] (premium)

...are dispenser for increased survivability, provision for Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, and the addition of a Radar Warning Receiver. The {{Specs|name}} ...te in air-to-air combat than the Harrier GR.1, thanks to its AIM-9G air-to-air missiles and countermeasures. The Harrier GR.3 can operate at higher altitu

...y, setting the stage for the next generation of combat aircraft and air-to-air missiles. <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...lend-lease program. These aircraft were provided to strengthen the French forces and offer them opportunities to contribute to the war effort. This particul <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...he prototype was finished quickly, by the time it was ready for production France had already capitulated. ...tracking you down and targeting you with either artillery strikes or close air support attacks. Even light machine gun fire is a big threat as most of you

...ried troops between France and Algeria. After a refit, she assisted French forces during the [[wikipedia:Malagasy Uprising|Malagasy Uprising]] in Madagascar ...vessel, after [[Aigle]], announced for the introduction of the [[:Category:France ships|French navy]] to War Thunder. She was added to the game in [[Update "

...the Italian helicopter tree and new graphical effects for ground and naval forces. === France ===

...ntributed to the military intervention force alongside British and Israeli forces. Operating from bases in the French territories in North Africa, the Thunde <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

=== Air Assault mode === Depending on the BR of the aircraft being used, there are five level in Air Assault battles:

=== France === * [[F-8E(FN) (France)|F-8E (FN)]]

=== France === === France ===

...the cockpit. A total of 192 aircraft were built by Dassault for the French Air Force, by 1971 it had become the most widely produced variant of the Mirage ...Mirage IIIC, the Mirage IIIE represents a successful attempt to integrate air-to-ground capabilities into the Mirage III line of aircraft. These capabili

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' - ...design was distinct from the machine guns of the other world powers by its air-cooled design, but it was no less reliable and served as the French machine

...con tanker ger 06.png|<small>Jagdpanther crewman during Allied invasion of France, June 1944</small> File:Cardicon tanker ger 08.png|<small>Tank commander, Northern France 1943</small>

=== France === === France ===

...en maps (such as [[Kursk (Ground Forces)|Kursk]] or [[Maginot Line (Ground Forces)|Maginot Line]]), it's recommended to operate the Leclerc as a sniper - thi ...d series were distinguished by improved armour in the hull and turret, new air conditioning and anti-nuclear protection systems, a modified transmission,

...or a new, long-range, high-endurance jet fighter. Thus, with close ties to France, they placed an order for 24 Super Mystere B2s (called Sambad in Israel) in <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...for missiles or ground ordnance, like bombs or gun pods. Despite being an air superiority fighter, it only scored a single aerial kill, due to being over ...a radar rangefinder, linked to its gunsight). It also does not have guided air-to-ground weapons used by the [[Kurnass 2000]]. Thus, the Kfir requires a s

...Argentina. Many were refurbished and then sold, serving in the Argentinian Air Force until 2015 under the name "Dagger". ...aft lacks any sort of ballistic computer. It has two hardpoints for air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9G being the most capable option at the end of the modifi

|[[File:MapLayout AirDomination Britain.jpg|x300px|thumbnail|right|The Air Domination layout]] ...under half of the county of Kent, the Strait of Dover, and a small part of France (in the southeast corner of the map, usually well outside the playable area

...ouglas DB-7s. They were used in the Allied invasions of Italy and southern France. After the war, most of them were retired, but some stayed for training and ...used for bombing bases, attacking columns of vehicles, or providing close air support in ground and naval battles with great efficiency.

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...le fighting in the China-Burma-India theatre (CBI).  While the U.S. Army Air Corps flew crucial supplies from India to China over the Himalayas, the 1st ...ht tanks of rank I. It is essentially identical to the Chinese Army ground forces tech tree M3A3 Stuart. Given the presence of sloping armour, the M3A3 provi

...Being in her last refit of 1944, she provides a large suite of 25 mm anti-air cannons to fend off medium-close range aerial targets. ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...f its most notable users was Israel. Israel acquired about 23 AML-90s from France in the early 1960s, and used them extensively in the Six-Day War of 1967 an The AML-90 was designed to be fast, agile, and air-transportable, making it suitable for various terrains and climates. Howeve

...ir first combat operations a decade later flying sorties against insurgent forces in Chad. Mirage F1s also took part in French operations during the Gulf War ...rmament is nothing special, you do have access to 2 x Matra Magic 2 air-to-air missiles that are very hard to flare since they use IRCCM, however the othe

...r made it to China before the blockade of sea and land borders by Japanese forces. Piloted by European and Chinese pilots, D.510C only contributed very littl ...raft, D.510C was part of the composition for the early days of the Chinese Air Force and a variant of the French D.500 family, the D.510C offers high fire

=== France === === France ===

...ster bombs and laser-guided bombs, all while retaining the original air-to-air armament of the F-1C fighter variant. ...tter RWR system of all the Mirage F1s. The F1CT can also perform better at air-to-ground than the other models in-game, due to the larger bomb load, allow

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' ...Operation Vado, the bombardment of northwestern Italy during the Battle of France in June 1940. The entire class of destroyers would become part of the Vichy

=== France === === France ===

<!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m The Z-9W is the earlier Chinese helicopter capable of carrying TY-90 air-to-air missiles. Made famous by the premium [[Z-19E]] at a whole battle rating hig

...d combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' ...design was distinct from the machine guns of the other world powers by its air-cooled design, but it was no less reliable and served as the French machine

...y vehicles, showcasing the fusion of armoured transport with sophisticated air defense systems. ...ual-role capability – as both an agile armoured personnel carrier and an air defense platform – makes the SANTAL a versatile asset on the battlefield,

...rike or IDS for short, and as such, is almost completely useless in air-to-air combat against fighters of its battle rating. Instead, the Tornado IDS is b <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

...e Vichy destroyers against the battleship USS Massachusetts and supporting forces. Despite her refit not being completed and enemy having a huge advantage in ...ent torpedoes, while her downsides include the lacking protection and anti-air armament. She's best used against enemy destroyers and some of the light cr

...oard, and she was ordered to Martinique. Following that, she joined Allied forces and underwent a refit in Philadelphia. She participated in Operation Dragoo ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...mainland France. With the Case Anton, German military occupation of Vichy France, French sailors scuttled Colbert along with the rest of the French fleet at ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...the Atlantic, and, following the German invasion, she assisted the French forces at the Somme river front. She then moved to defend the port of Le Havre in ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...versatility, the VBCI-2 remains a cornerstone of French top-tier armoured forces, capable of fulfilling diverse combat roles in the evolving landscape of wa ...ed in 1996 and was called X8A. However the joint program was abandoned and France continued the project on their own with 700 units ordered in 2000.

...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

=== France === * [[M26 (France)|M26]]

...turned to Toulon. With the Case Anton, German military occupation of Vichy France, French sailors scuttled Vauquelin along with the rest of the French fleet ...le difference being added mines at the expense of significantly worse anti-air weaponry. On her own, she's a very fast destroyer with a very good broadsid

...k}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as a reward for [[Battle Pass: Season XIV, "Airborne General ...on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there

...r, these Buccaneers' mission was only to laser designate targets for Royal Air Force Tornados and Jaguars, with almost no real strike missions flown by th <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the m

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