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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
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...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-
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...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-
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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-
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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.
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...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
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...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
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...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.
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...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.
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...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
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...gression with the advantage of you being to strike more targets before the fighters arrive. On your approach you want to the air spawn to gain speed in a dive
...45, in Italy. Beginning in July 1945, A-26 aircraft were used in action in China and on the Japanese Ryukyu Islands.
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...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
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...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
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====== Attacking Fighters ======
When used for dogfighting other fighters, because most aerial battles in Sim occur below 3,000 m, the P-47D can easi
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...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
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...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.
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...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
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...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
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...reserves), then when at altitude, you can patrol and look for unsuspecting fighters or you can work to lure aircraft up into a stall fight. From your perch, yo
...any and had been in the process of building them to use with their new jet fighters.
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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]]
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...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.
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...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.
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...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
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...(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
18 KB (2,925 words) - 03:18, 29 November 2023
...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
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...et allies like the KPAF and PLAAF before being phased out in favour of jet fighters.
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The tactics against fighters remain the same as above - BnZ them.
...e concerning vehicles to worry about if playing this plane. (i.e. Japanese fighters will out turn you)-->
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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.
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...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
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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
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.../>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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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