...monoplane dogfights. Although it performed admirably in the pursuit role (bomber interception), in air-to-air combat with Japanese fighters, the deficiencie
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...monoplane dogfights. Although it performed admirably in the pursuit role (bomber interception), in air-to-air combat with Japanese fighters, the deficiencie
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...monoplane dogfights. Although it performed admirably in the pursuit role (bomber interception), in air-to-air combat with Japanese fighters, the deficiencie
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...P-40 can also equip bombs to round itself out as a decent low-rank fighter bomber.
..., the {{PAGENAME}} can be configured as a fighter/interceptor or a fighter/bomber. Bombs can be outfitted to the {{PAGENAME}} to allow for strategic bombing
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Never contest a bomber at altitude when the plane is fully stock - it lacks the engine power to co
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==== Bomber Hunting ====
...ing them a good target to aim for when in the air. Therefore, if any enemy bomber, or group of bombers are spotted nearby, it's a good decision to attack the
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...d ground pounding should be reserved for later parts of the game in case a bomber is climbing to space, as the plane is an interceptor and cannot carry suspe
As a bomber-hunter, the P-38E is superb. Its nose-mounted armaments allow it to sit a k
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The P-38G-1 is a medium- and high-altitude fighter which excels in anti-bomber roles and when working with teammates to destroy enemy fighters. Its manoeu
...to destroy enemy bombers to great effect (the P-38 finds much success in a bomber-hunting role), and to easily destroy lightly armoured ground targets. Small
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...ombined leave many pilots a gliding and/or burning example of why to avoid bomber's defensive fire. The P-51's prime form of defense is speed. As a ''Boom &
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...lerating (and climbing) jets in War Thunder. The Yak-23 is not only a good bomber hunter but also an excellent fighter. Almost no jet can accelerate better t
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...ons such as 1,000 lb bombs and 10 HVAR rockets, it is an excellent fighter-bomber. In this role, its performance is often superior to even dedicated ground a
Two missions present themselves: strike fighter (fighter-bomber), taken by going low with a full payload, ravaging the countryside, or as a
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...erful at the higher tiers- the 37 mm gun compliments the 12.7 mm as a good bomber hunter, combined with the sleek profile of the aircraft. The aircraft shoul
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The Thunderbolt was originally designed for high altitude bomber escort role, but due to limited range, it was not very successful in the Eu
...won't guarantee an instant knock-out. However, it can be used to cripple a bomber flying much higher or an opponent flying away at a higher speed.
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...he cannon can rip off tails or wings. It is very satisfying to dismember a bomber with a well-placed cannon shot. Remember that though the P-63's engine is n
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...use the P-63 against large fighters and bombers. It is far easier to hit a bomber with the cannon than a small fighter with it.
...r is far easier to hit with a massive cannon. A single shot can take off a bomber's wing. However, don't spam the cannon. Keep the delay between shots at a 1
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* Very powerful armament, great for bomber hunting
...and European theatres during World War II. They were used in roles such as bomber and transport escorts, performing reconnaissance, Combat Air Patrols, groun
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One of the roles of the {{PAGENAME}} is to operate as a bomber interceptor. During these operations, if detected, the heavy fighter is lik
...elp protect the pilot and the gunner during a conflict against a potential bomber or attacker aircraft which may have defensive gunner positions. Since the m
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...ich targets can then be selected and taken out. Here, options will include bomber hunting and Boom & Zooming. Keeping the aircraft's airspeed around 400 km/h
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...r a critical, and a full-second burst from less than 0.7 km should cut any bomber into several pieces.
...our opponents. The climb rate makes the F-82 a capable bomber-killer. As a bomber killer, the aiming problems that many pilots face against smaller, more agi
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...ce. This, combined with excellent endurance, made the P-51 well-suited for bomber escort duties.
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An all-metal, single-seat fighter-bomber with one turbojet engine. The aircraft was created by a group of Lockheed e
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...e F-80C was luckier, and saw combat over the Korean Peninsula as a fighter-bomber. By the end of the Korean war, the F-80 had flown almost 100 thousand sorti
An all-metal, single-seat fighter-bomber with one turbojet engine. The aircraft was created by a group of Lockheed e
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...a multi-role aircraft, the F-84B can be utilized as a fighter-interceptor, bomber interceptor and ground attack fighter. The F-84B can be laden with a variet
...mm bulletproof windscreen adds protection from head-on's or from defensive bomber weapons. Another 6.35 mm steel plate is placed in front of the pilot and in
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...machine guns was well obsolete by 1940. However, almost every fighter and bomber used by the Regio Aeronautica under Mussolini would be armed with these two
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...of the Navy's AN/M3 20 mm cannon, on the Convair B-36 Peacemaker strategic bomber, they don't want to simply introduce the old 20 mm cannon to the F-86F Sabr
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...a multi-role aircraft, the F-84G can be utilised as a fighter-interceptor, bomber interceptor and ground attack fighter. The F-84G can be laden with a variet
...while you are still building up speed as once in the air you can climb to bomber altitude or set up for a ground attack run that few others can rival.
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...greatly reduced- aiming for engines is the most effective way to combat a bomber. You should always use the boom and zoom tactic as it works well for Japane
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...ad is restricted to just one bomb, limiting its effectiveness as a fighter-bomber. Pilots should leave ground-attack to dedicated attackers, such as the [[A-
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...machine guns was well obsolete by 1940. However, almost every fighter and bomber used by the Regio Aeronautica under Mussolini would be armed with these two
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The Hellcat can serve both as a low-level fighter bomber and a high altitude fighter. With the bombsight allowing the F6F to predict
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When designing the single-engine carrier-based fighter-bomber designated as the Chance Vought F4U-1D Le Corsaire ("The Corsair"), it was
...mbs and one 907 kg bomb. Thus, the F4U-1D could be used as a heavy fighter-bomber. Also, additional fuel tanks could be installed instead of bombs. In additi
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The F8F-1 is an all-purpose light fighter-bomber, and excels as such. Although it may seemed incredibly outgunned with only
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...t, and a single MG 151/20 mounted in a barbette in the tail. Engaging this bomber is best done with head-on attacks at the start of the match, or high speed
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...o pursue MiG's that are either chasing Hunters or Sabres or an unfortunate bomber.
...ld never encounter an enemy fighter throughout the whole war. As a fighter/bomber, the Banshee saw limited use, but the greatest role the F2H performed in th
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...g its agility to your advantage. The Panther greatly excels in the fighter-bomber role due to its optional payloads.
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...'''{{Specs|name}}''' is a decent aircraft. Players can use it as a fighter-bomber thanks to its decent flight characteristics and expansive bomb loadouts. It
...g its agility to your advantage. The Panther greatly excels at the Fighter-bomber role due to its optional payloads.
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|about = American dive bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
...mber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The SB2U is
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| about = American hydroplane bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
The Kingfisher is classified as a bomber and as such it spawns at altitude. Primarily, it should be used in the grou
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...serving from 1940 all the way to late 1944 as the main carrier-based dive bomber. It replaced the SBC Helldiver and SBU Corsair aboard US carriers. Featurin
...dium and heavy bombers such as Fw 200s, He 111s or Ju 88s. Despite being a bomber, SBD is also quite a manoeuvrable aircraft, allowing to win prolonged turn
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|about = American dive bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
...mber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. Unlike many
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|about=American hydroplane bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
Kingfisher is classified as a bomber and as such it spawns at altitude. Primarily, it should be used in the grou
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|about = American naval bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].
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...tfitting it with heavier wings, bomb racks and dive brakes. With this dive bomber/attack variant approved for manufacturing, NAA ramped up production and cra
...d targets (anti-aircraft batteries, trucks, light tanks...etc…) the dive bomber can convert to a strafing aircraft once the bombs are released. With six 12
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...rcraft, requirements from the USAAC came out in March of 1939 for a medium bomber carrying a payload of 2,400 lb (1,100 kg) over 1,200 mi (1,900 km) at speed
...m autocannon for strafing ground targets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights whic
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In 1936 a design team from Douglas Aircraft set out to create a light bomber. The design would be based around a high mounted wing and tricycle landing
...in all theatres of World War II. This aircraft filled many roles including Bomber, Fighter, Recon, Attacker, and Night Fighter.
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...enzan]] Torpedo Bomber, and the [[P1Y1 mod. 11 "Ginga"|P1Y1 Ginga]] attack bomber.
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|about = American naval bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval dive-bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].
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...pared to B-25 Mitchell and configured as a dive bomber rather than a level bomber
The PBJ-1H was a navalized variant of the B-25H Mitchell bomber. Marine Corps PBJ-1H bombers were heavily modified, with an AN/APS-3 search
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...be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack gro
...ground battles. It can perform a large amount of essential roles such as a bomber or an attacker.
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...he Allies near Monte Cassino. Although the CR.42 performed well as a light bomber, NSGr started with nine, though gradually switching to the Junkers Ju 87D "
...geschwader" JG 107 also used the Falco, mainly as a night fighter, fighter-bomber or as a training aircraft. The German student pilots nicknamed the plane "D
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