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...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * '''Japan''' - You will see A6M2s most often in the P-39. While they possess great ma

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...they are placed in the outboard section of the wings as a result. The fuel tanks, though self-sealing, can be ignited by stray fire and will often spell doo

...er, these wings widened the landing gear base and added room for more fuel tanks to be added to increase its range. This added quite a lot of weight, reduci ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ill almost never run out of fuel, but you may also burn longer if the fuel tanks are ignited by enemy fire.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...se the bombs and rockets against hard targets (such as heavy pillboxes and tanks), and the 20 mm cannons for taking out soft targets and light pillboxes. Ev

...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce ...their crews trained to take off from an aircraft carrier and bomb mainland Japan in a daring raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ing them towards friendlies may be the best option. Since the Helldiver is heavy and sluggish, it can be hard to shake a tail. There is a rear gunner, but t

...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce ...their crews trained to take off from an aircraft carrier and bomb mainland Japan in a daring raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an

...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce ...their crews trained to take off from an aircraft carrier and bomb mainland Japan in a daring raid. This historical mission was called the "[[wikipedia:Dooli

| about = American heavy bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) realized that its current primary heavy bomber, the [[B-17 (Family)|B-17]] would not have the range nor the payload

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Fuel tanks at wing roots to middle of wing

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (2 in central fuselage, 1 in each wing)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Fuel tanks in wing roots

...8 Festive Quest]] events. Much like its predecessor and successor, it is a heavy fighter with a large engine which fills the role of a fighter/interceptor. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...akes up for it. If you fly fast you will survive. It has self-sealing fuel tanks, with 1 in each wing.

...0 engine, which produced around 2,800 kgf. For comparison, the [[F-86F-40 (Japan)|F-86F-40]] is powered by the General Electric J47-GE-27 engine, which only ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...strategy would be to dive and placing accurate shots at the pilot or fuel tanks of the enemy plane. Altitude is a very helpful friend. There will not be a

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...he 8 rockets, with accurate aiming, can destroy 4 targets, whether them be tanks or pillboxes. The small 50 kg bombs can be used on light pillboxes. Once th

...e chassis of what would become the [[Type 89 IFV]], while {{Annotation|JSW|Japan Steel Works}} developed the weapon systems with a domestic 155 mm L/52 howi ...HA plates for both the chassis and turret. This means that any .50 calibre heavy machine gun won't struggle to target the crews within 300 m, let alone auto

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t If you are flying an interceptor/heavy fighter that is heavily armed and armoured, you can just sit behind the SB

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (6 in each wing, 2 in the fuselage)

| about = Soviet heavy bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...kly ordered the reverse engineering of the three bombers into a new Soviet heavy bomber, and assigned the daunting task to Andrei Tupolev. The first aircraf

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...they are placed in the outboard section of the wings as a result. The fuel tanks, though self-sealing, can be ignited by stray fire and will often spell doo

...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce ...their crews trained to take off from an aircraft carrier and bomb mainland Japan in a daring raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...they are placed in the outboard section of the wings as a result. The fuel tanks, though self-sealing, can be ignited by stray fire and will often spell doo

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * [[:Category:Japan aircraft|Japanese aircraft]] - Fighter planes like the [[Ki-43 (Family)|Ki-

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Japan: you won't stand a chance both in dogfight and flight speed so you should a

...take them out, be cautious with your cannon ammo, as those are your only "heavy" hitting guns. Downsides to the Boomerang is that it is rather slow when co ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Two fuel tanks located at the wings' roots.

...l making it lose a considerable amount of energy. However, also due to its heavy nose, the MB.5 has a surprisingly good pitch-down rate, which will certainl ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...er, it also had some weaknesses, such as lack of armour, self-sealing fuel tanks, or hydraulic boosters. As the war progressed, the A6M2 Model 21 became out ...by using the Zero's agility, as the plane has no armour, self-sealing fuel tanks, or robust airframe. Although the A6M2 is not the fastest plane in its tier

...d with 2 machine guns and 2 cannons, the Raiden will primarily rely on its heavy-hitting cannon armament as it should be primarily used in Boom-N-Zoom tacti ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...s or installations with their impressive payload. However, the rockets are heavy and reduce the A7M's performance, so they should be used wisely and sparing ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...te is even worse than the P-47's. If they try to disengage by pulling roll-heavy manoeuvres like the scissors, do not follow them. They can out-roll you by

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...e J2M3 is capable of destroying all kinds of aircraft. Although destroying heavy bombers like the B-29 Superfortress takes a lot of ammunition, the J2M3 can

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ing four 20 mm cannons, this aircraft is more than capable of dealing with heavy damage. However, the main advantage the Raiden has over its Allied counterp

...our agility. The aircraft is very prone to fires, a single hit to the fuel tanks will result in an inextinguishable flame that will for sure be your demise. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ite heavily protected from the front and rear by both armour, and the fuel tanks are self sealing. The (wing mounted) engines, on the other hand, take damag

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...racer rounds could easily ignite the fabric-covered aircraft or large fuel tanks, so it was imperative the pilot was the attacker, not the one being attacke

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...racer rounds could easily ignite the fabric-covered aircraft or large fuel tanks, so it was imperative the pilot was the attacker, not the one being attacke

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ave any armour, so your great turn rate is the only real defence. The fuel tanks aren't self-sealing either, which only strengthens the need to use your gre

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The Ki-44-II hei is armed with four Ho-103 heavy machine guns, with a total of 1,000 rounds of ammunition (250 rounds per gu

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...es with the survivability of the fighter are its lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, which once ignited will happily burn the entire fighter to the ground, lik

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...Ki-43 I is quite vulnerable, thanks to its lack of armour. Also, the fuel tanks are not self-sealing. They are located in the inner part of the wings, 2 on

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * No self-sealing fuel tanks.

...to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre compared to its Soviet and American cou ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre compared to its Russian and American co

...d fuel, trigger discipline is also necessary with limited ammo, armed with heavy-hitting 30 mm cannons, which can dispatch enemy air targets with a single h ...he point that it can only be used in full throttle for 5 minutes with full tanks. This, along with the low ammo count, will greatly reduce the sortie time o

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ng MG, they can critically damage the Ki-84 especially on the engine, fuel tanks, and pilot which can always lead to a later crash. Before attacking try to

...large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Inst ...your advantage when engaging enemy aircraft. Unfortunately, the Ki-45 is a heavy fighter, meaning its turn time is still not on par with other aircraft such

...large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Inst ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Inst ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...large amounts of heavy weaponry. This is a major downside, considering how heavy fighters traditionally give up manoeuvrability and speed for armament. Inst ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...ed action in the Okinawa campaign but was mostly kept in reserve to defend Japan from the expected Allied invasion. ...annon from a distance or get close and unleash its 20 mm guns on large and heavy bombers. The 57 mm cannon is powerful but inaccurate, so it is better to fi

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Japanese twin-engine heavy fighter/interceptor prototype developed from the [[Ki-96]] and [[Ki-102 ots ...ntroduced in [[Update 1.77 "Advancing Storm"]]. The Ki-108 is a formidable heavy fighter that boasts strong armament, respectable climb performance, and rea

...ttempt to counter the American high-altitude bombing raids that devastated Japan. It is armed with a 75 mm anti-aircraft gun modified for aircraft use, and ...oided at all costs. Alternatively, the 75 mm gun is also effective against tanks if a clean hit can be obtained.

...d reliable. It sank more Allied ships than any other Axis plane, but faced heavy losses as the war went on and newer Allied fighters surpassed it. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The F1M2 lacks protective armour, however, its fuel tanks are self-sealing. There is one below the pilot and three behind the engine

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...can destroy light tanks, any heavily armoured target like medium and heavy tanks or destroyers will shrug them off unless you score a direct hit, which is r

...ent out by the IJAAS (Imperial Japanese Army Air Service) for a long-range heavy fighter. Tomio Kubo, the designer of the successful Ki-46, and his team too ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

The '''Ki-21''', designated as the '''Type 97 Heavy Bomber ({{Annotation|九七式重爆撃機|Kyū Nana-Shiki Jū-Bakugekiki}} ...bomb capacity, it excels in targeting ground targets such as pillboxes and tanks, with preferred naval targets being destroyers and cargo ships, while its l

...ick with wings) when performing manoeuvres, even more so than conventional heavy bombers. The aircraft's camera angle in AB/RB is also extremely weird, as i ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks (6 in the mid-fuselage, 1 in each wingroot, 3 in each wing)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...ake sure to select the 4 x 250 kg bomb load outs if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, or smaller ships.

...o select either of the 4 x 250 kg bomb load outs if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Make sure to select the 4 x 250 kg bomb load out if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, bases or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...and damage-resistant Japanese aircraft of the war, with self-sealing fuel tanks, armour and it was also highly manoeuvrable and capable of dive-bombing att ...ilot Abbreviation: {{Annotation|Yon-Jū (四重)|Abbreviation of (Type) 4, Heavy (Bomber)}} {{-}} Roku-Nana (6-7)

...Make sure to select the 4 x 250 kg bomb loadouts if attacking targets like tanks, pillboxes, or smaller ships. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...glas DC-4E airliner, which was secretly acquired and reverse-engineered by Japan in 1939. The Shinzan was intended to have a long-range capability of 3,000 ...s aircraft is so large and cumbersome, its only true purpose is destroying heavy targets and bases like a true strategic bomber.

...and damage-resistant Japanese aircraft of the war, with self-sealing fuel tanks, armour and it was also highly manoeuvrable and capable of dive-bombing att ...ilot Abbreviation: {{Annotation|Yon-Jū (四重)|Abbreviation of (Type) 4, Heavy (Bomber)}} {{-}} Roku-Nana (6-7)

...as '''Renzan ({{Annotation|連山|Mountain Range}})''', was a four-engine heavy bomber designed by Nakajima Aircraft Company for the Imperial Japanese Navy ...apanese planes with four engines, along with the [[G5N1]] and the [[B-17E (Japan)|premium B-17E Flying Fortress]]. This enhances the Renzan's survivability

...irs. Although specific details about the planes are hazy, it is known that Japan did have two Corsairs and fixed one to flying condition. The Japanese condu ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...the control surfaces, it also came with more machine guns and larger fuel tanks increasing its range. ** ''Kyu-Nana Shiki Jū Baku (九七式重爆, Type 97 Heavy Bomb)''

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * The handling is good in general. During a take off the Ki-44 feels nose-heavy without any flaps deployed therefore after retracting the gears and flaps y

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Self-sealing fuel tanks

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a twin-engined heavy fighter developed by Kawasaki as a private venture in 1942 after the succes ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...ecial-national-foundation-day-in-japan-en|2023 "National Foundation Day in Japan"]] mini-events. Similar to its replacing variant, the [[J2M5]], the J2M4 bo ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...r-interceptor designed to counter the American B-29 Superfortress raids on Japan. It was powered by a Nakajima Ha-44-12 radial engine with an exhaust-driven ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...cooled, inverted-V12 DB 601 engine, and a 20 mm MG FF cannon in each wing. Japan acquired five Bf 109 E-7s from Germany in 1941 for testing purposes. The ac ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...apan-rare-vehicles-temporarily-on-sale-en|2024 "National Foundation Day in Japan"]] mini-event. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

.... It should also stay near teammates and watch out for its vulnerable fuel tanks. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Mostly unaffected by light machine gun fire, and to an extent, heavy machine guns

...oduced in 1936 and serving until 1945. In fact, the BR.20 also served with Japan during World War II, with 82 units sold to this nation, however the aircraf ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

.... Criticisms were raised on the Sherman's inability to destroy the heavier tanks with its [[M3 (75 mm)|75 mm gun]], the tendency of catching fire easily whe ...II, probably September 1945. M4A3(76)W HVSS production consisted of 4,542 tanks out of the total 49,234 Shermans produced in its production life.

...nd armour over the M4. The culmination of the design work led to the T26E3 heavy tank, which featured thicker sloped armour, a 90 mm gun, and torsion bar su ...ved over the M4, but many of the higher-velocity cannons employed by other tanks at its rank can penetrate its armour. The 90 mm damage can be devastating,

| about = American heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...medium tank of the time, the M4A3 Sherman, since the new [[T26E1-1|T26E1-1 heavy tank]] prototype would not be ready in time and earlier designs had been co

| about = American heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...}. It's best to use this when fighting AA trucks or other lightly-armoured tanks. Carry only 1 to 5 of these shells as you won't really need them, but they'

|about= American heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...n [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]]. A formidable heavy tank with thick armour and heavy gun, the T34 presents a radical new tank design, more so than any of its pr

...f-propelled anti-aircraft gun family. It was armed with four M2HB Browning heavy machine guns mounted on an M45 Quadmount. From May 1943 to March 1944, Whit ...ly devastating in the AA role with slightly less performance against enemy tanks than AP.

...ti-Aircraft (SPAA) gun {{Battle-rating}}. It was one of the first American tanks to be released with the American ground tree in [[Update 1.45 "Steel Genera ...and mobility are still passed on. All feature, [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|Browning]] heavy machine guns. But at this point, the similarities end. Both M13 and M16 hav

| link = M19A1 (Japan) ...it is very vulnerable to nearby ammorack detonations, bomb blasts and even heavy MG fire can reliably penetrate the vehicle from beyond 1,000 m.

...nnon will immediately reveal your location and cause any planes and nearby tanks to prioritize the M163 over other targets. Because of this, it is important ...ave any guided missiles, such as the American [[AH-1G]], Japanese [[UH-1B (Japan)|UH-1B]], Italian [[AB 205 A-1]], and Israeli [[Tzefa A]]. These helicopter

...this T95 wears the "Destruction" decal, unlockable for defeating 700 enemy tanks with US ground forces.]] The T95 is a very heavy and slow TD, the main purpose of which is to hold and defend a tactical pos

...ls-en|pre-order pack]] before the update. The {{PAGENAME}} is a formidable heavy tank that introduces the 105 mm T5 cannon in a rotating turret rather than ...even the strongest tank if it penetrates the side armour. Like other heavy tanks, the {{PAGENAME}} has an average mobility but has a lower top speed than it

Like all early American tanks in early ranks, this tank works best from a distance where its armour can s When fighting against 1.3 to 2.3 BR tanks, use your tank offensively. Push to the cap and hold it, peak out and aim f

| about = premium American heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...Cobra King is a unique premium version of the M4A3E2, which is a makeshift heavy tank based on the original M4A3 Sherman variant. Playstyles are very much s

When playing the Super Heavy T28, you will immediately notice the slow speed, as well as its odd-looking * As the names imply: super heavy and slow

| about = German heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ..._Index|Sd.Kfz. Index:]] '''Sd.Kfz. 181''') is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German heavy tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].

...e, reinforced further by the progressive substitution of Panzer III medium tanks on the same production lines with StuG III assault guns. ...and concealed position (Rocks, trees, bushes, camouflage, other destroyed tanks, etc.) on slightly elevated ground and fire from there.

...ng of the T 34 747 (r) should be familiar to users of the 76 mm armed T-34 tanks. ...armour of the Churchill at long ranges. However, it is a slow, cumbersome heavy tank, and is easy to outflank and dispatch with shots to the side armour.

...autocannons ([[Pz.II (Disambiguation)|Pz.II]], [[Flakpanzer I]], etc.) and heavy machine guns like [[M2HB (12.7 mm)|.50 cal HMGs]] found on American vehicle ...l has 40-50 mm of penetration which is still enough to go through a lot of tanks' frontal armour. The 3-4 second reload allows the player to quickly fire mo

...engine was used instead of the M-5-400 found in BT-5 and earlier BT series tanks. New turret turret featuring sloped armour was also adopted. The BT-7 was u ...ly thin armour. It can be useful to flank and hit the side armour of enemy tanks, taking advantage of its very high speed. With its speed and low weight, th

...load time, APCR ammo, and an additional crew member. Aside from that, both tanks share the same technical specification. ...be enough to fight Tiger IIs frontally, but it works perfectly with other tanks, which are less armoured or you can engage them from the side.

...in a uptier, your armour will unfortunately not protect you anymore. Heavy tanks like the [[KV-1 (L-11)]] are completely immune to all your types of ammo, e ...cap over 1000 m. The rotation speed of the gun is decent compared to other tanks at the same rank or battle rating. The elevation angle is average. The depr

...ter. A total of seven T-28s were captured by Finland during the war. Three tanks survived to this day with two in the Finnish Tank Museum in Parola and one ...!''' - Without it, the T-28 won't be able to defeat the armour of half the tanks it'll meet

...eavy tanks. After the first MBT family was launched in 1953, this class of heavy tank was also abandoned, similar to those in the West. ...the surface it is driving on. Fortunately, as with many late Soviet heavy tanks, the IS-3's reverse speed is highly respectable, giving it the time it need

...ight away. Early in 1944, authorities from the state instructed unused IS heavy tank chassis to be equipped with a 122 mm A-19S tank gun, which resulted in ...ful engine. It benefits thus from the same good mobility all while being a heavy vehicle. The acceleration is good and reaching the maximum speed takes only

...r calibre guns and autocannons, but should not be relied upon against most tanks it faces at its battle rating. The gun mantlet is the strongest part of the ...e. It benefits thus from the same good mobility despite being a relatively heavy vehicle. The acceleration is good and it will reach its maximum speed witho

...n tanks shipped to the USSR constituted 18.6% of all lend-lease M4 Sherman tanks. In the late summer of 1944, the first M4A2 (76) W arrived in the USSR. The ...s due to substantially superior gun depression angles than standard Soviet tanks. Due to its high profile, the M4A2 (76) W is difficult to drive about undet

| about = British heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...own at you. With 152 mm of armour, it is one of the most heavily protected tanks in Rank III, even if its firepower seems pitiful for such a tank.

...a bad depression and, combined with the high profile, tends to make close tanks difficult to hit. You can also play it as a tank destroyer using it from th <!-- ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional

...sions tried to have the same firepower and armour as other British cruiser tanks but they failed. The Mk.II version used a larger turret for a three-man cre Being very thinly armoured, the {{PAGENAME}} is very vulnerable to heavy machine gun strafings, artillery strikes and even ammo rack detonations fro

...Chi-Ha. Due to its lightweight and cost-effective design, the Ha-Go became Japan's most numerous tank built during the war. ...n advancing. However, due to its limited armour, typical of early Japanese tanks, it can be easily penetrated by cannons and autocannons. To make the most o

...JGSDF, only offering a short barrel 75 mm, it was already outdated facing tanks such as the [[T-34-85]]. ...the M24 is a very versatile tank capable of outflanking and combating most tanks it faces.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a missile-armed APC to motorize Japan's new development in anti-tank measures, the [[Type 64 MAT]] ATGM, which wa While the armour of the {{PAGENAME}}'s hull is immune small-calibre MG fire, heavy machine gun fire will penetrate from up close (under 500 m).Its roof armour

...be easily taken out with a single shot by any opponent, like all Japanese tanks in this rank. ...r the Sturmpanzer. Use the protection analysis feature to figure out which tanks you can and can't get through, and adapt your playstyle accordingly when th

...in Gol, and would be phased out by the 2nd generation of Imperial Japanese tanks, the [[Ha-Go]] and [[Chi-Ha]]. ...ips across large maps and between capture points compared to other reserve tanks.

...(Japan)|M24]], while the Type 61 took over the role of the [[M4A3 (76) W (Japan)|M4A3 (76) W]]. ...ularly face American, British, Soviet, and in arcade battles, German heavy tanks, and anything it meets, including self propelled anti-aircraft vehicles wil

...vehicles like the KV-1. These should be retreated from or flanked. Sherman tanks and T-34s may also present a problem from the front. ...but it is very difficult to hit, not to mention extremely dangerous. These tanks can be dealt with by shooting their sides, but that is not the case with th

...lnerable to heavy machine gun and autocannon fire, so beware flanking fast tanks. ...t? With some skill/luck, the Chi-He can! Want to flank? follow other light tanks in the move, provide them with enhanced firepower! The enemy team is coming

Armour is as good as Japanese medium tanks will get. It can bounce most guns of Rank III and below if you angle your a ...at explosive filler, meaning that shots that penetrate will either inflict heavy damage or result in a knock-out.

...e the flatter surfaces and the side armour is not even completely proof to heavy machine guns. The internal modules aren't the most resilient, as the turret ...not a speedster, the Ho-I will not be completely left in the dust by light tanks and can still arrive at the battlefield reasonably quickly.

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was Japan's first indigenous tank design after the war, being the first prototype tow ...[[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The ST-A1, similar to most Japanese tanks, is lightly armoured. Combined with the tight placement of crew, modules, a

...of a KV-1 and the firepower of German long 75 mm's, the Chi-Ri was to be a heavy medium tank offering quality over quantity in tank design. However, with th ...Model I (75 mm)|Type II Model I 75 mm cannon]] and is one of the earliest tanks in the game to feature a fully functional auto-loader for full-size tank gu

...up in 1970, it started to show its age compared to the newer generation of tanks like the [[M60]], [[T-62]], and [[Leopard 1]]. The Type 61 remained in serv ...II which can match its mobile are a painful to avoid, while anything with heavy armour (T29, T32, T34 and King Tigers) forces the reliance on the M431 shel

...is not upped by another vehicle in the line-up with a higher BR, the worst heavy tank the Na-To could face are the Soviet [[KV-1S]] and British [[Churchill {{Japan tank destroyers}}

...ller profile and a lighter vehicle overall (vehicle weight is important in Japan in order to pass over their many bridges). As such, most 'improved' rounds ...turret and upper front plate, it's insufficient protection for many of the tanks it will face

...o-Ro is best played by staying in the rear (but not distantly) of friendly tanks for short-range or point-blank artillery fire, along with finding hidden po ...un, while powerful, cannot traverse very far to either side, so to fire on tanks that are outside the arc of the gun's horizontal traverse, the entire hull

...Type 94 truck as a flatbed than having to adopt and mass produce anti-air tanks to move the same anti-air guns. ...the Samurai"]]. Capable of dispatching airplanes as well as it can destroy tanks, the Ta-Se does it quickly; Being built on top of the [[Ke-Ni]] chassis, it

...FP armour, is too thick for lighter tanks and APHE, but some heavy pure AP tanks like [[Lorraine 40t]] can shoot through it and ammo rack the Ho-Ri in one s ...tment when the hatch is opened, but for anything, with exception of rank I tanks, it would be easier to just shoot your tank directly.

...'{{Specs|name}}''' was purchased by the JSDF to replace the aging [[M19A1 (Japan)|M19]] in the 1960s. While the [[Type 87]] was still in development, only a ..., the SPAA can be penetrated by anything in the game, except for those few tanks armed with only machine guns, of course. In this tank, speed is your armour

...since a single shell can wreck this truck. One last warning: never engage heavy targets, instead: ''flee''. ...ench manufacturer Hotchkiss & Cie. Examples of the M1929 were purchased by Japan in the early 1930s, who first started license-building it as the Type 93 ma

...rgets trying to splash the explosive mass into the bottom or top armour of tanks. ...ock-out wherever you hit them. But when you start opposing medium to heavy tanks, you should fall back for friendlies to deal with the target. It might be p

...e early stages, the Japanese, like many others, did not widely equip their tanks with radios, relying instead on signal flags. To ensure the tank of the com ...table for the role of a support tank. Its primary duty is to assist larger tanks in their advances. However, due to its limited armour, it can be easily des

|market=items_Heavy Tank No.6 (Japan) ...y, and the Tiger was loaned "back" to the Germans and used in the 101st SS heavy tank battalion in Belgium.

| about = Japanese heavy tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...式重戦車「ロ号」|Kyūgo-Shiki Jū-Sensha [Ro-Go]}}) was a Japanese heavy tank design that joined the trend of multi-turret tank designs such as the

...65 "Way of the Samurai"]], but was released once all the rank III Japanese tanks were available to the public in the Closed Beta Test. The Chi-Nu II is a co ...rice, it has a high penetrating Type 5 cannon at a lower BR of the regular tanks carrying it ([[Chi-To]], [[Chi-Ri II]]) in a tight package of the [[Chi-Nu]

...tanks would not expect to see a light tank and wait in ambush for hostile tanks to pass through. This light tank with an autoloader is capable of effortles ...ty to get to stealthy positions (like the bushes around the temple at C on Japan). That's where this tank shines.

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...the Manchurian Border and the Republic of China purchasing Vickers Six-Ton tanks. Kokura Arsenal entered a 20x125 mm design for the competition in 1936 whic ...ed on the Type 97. The Ho-1 served as the defensive armament for the Ki-49 heavy bombers.

...the Manchurian Border and the Republic of China purchasing Vickers Six-Ton tanks. Kokura Arsenal entered a 20x125 mm design for the competition in 1936 whic ...served as the flexible armament on the [[Ki-45 (Family)|Ki-45]] series of heavy fighters.

...Ho-203 Cannon on display. This was the mainstay cannon of the IJA's Ki-45 heavy fighter weaponry. It was also tested in Schrage Musik Style cannons on modi ...as well as the [[Ha-Go|Ha]]-[[Ha-Go Commander|Go]] and [[Ro-Go]] series of tanks. It is a very poor choice of aircraft cannon.

The '''40 mm Dual Automatic Gun M2''' is a heavy autocannon used mainly by the United States, occasionally finding use among * The M81A1 AP rounds can easily deal with sides of medium tanks and can damage cannon barrel and tracks

...mainly mounted on the [[M4 Sherman (Family)|M4 Sherman]] family of medium tanks. The M6, mounted on the [[M24 (Family)|M24 Chaffee]], has a slightly longer ...6 mm F-34]]: The Soviet 76 mm F-34 is the standard WWII tank gun of Soviet tanks, and is mounted mainly on the [[T-34 (Family)|T-34]] medium tank family. Th

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The '''Type 94 37 mm anti-tank gun''' is the earliest anti-tank gun Japan developed to counter light armour. Being developed after the Type 11 37 mm '''Tanks'''

...ll have to be exploited or external components be targeted instead, making heavy use of the explosive mass that the shells carry. ...potent supportive gun, meaning that in a team combined with other types of tanks this gun may excel due to the very different characteristics it displays.

...or HEAT rounds with far superior penetration and muzzle velocity, and more tanks will be fitted with significantly better armour effectively thwarting most ...Type 5. This round can be used against nearly all kinds of medium or heavy tanks and is thank to its massive high-explosive filler capable of destroying mos

===Japan=== ...m (1995), Die Hauptmunition der Kampfpanzer [The Ammunition of Main Battle Tanks], ETH-Bibliothek ETH Zürich (Swiss Library Archives) // MIL-T-21014D (1991

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===Japan=== * SF 40 Schwere - Heavy Flak-ferry

===Japan=== ** heavy vehicles — 100 scores;

===Japan=== ...been fixed for the following locations: Novorossiysk, Belgium, Ash River, Japan, Honolulu, Dover Strait, Ardennes, 38th Parallel.

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...War Thunder, as well as introducing the [[:Category:Japan_ground_vehicles|Japan tank tree]] and low detail "scaled" cockpits for all aircraft which did not ===Japan===

===Japan=== ...tion functionality has been added in “Front Line” in Arcade Battles as heavy bombers require adequate targets.

===Japan=== ...has been corrected: from 960 HP to 800 HP. According to: TM 9-721 “Heavy Tanks M6 and M6A1''. Catalogue of Standard Ordnance Items, Second Edition, 1944.

===Japan=== * '''The following tanks will become available during the course of the British Ground Forces CBT'''

===Japan=== * Emblem of the ‘507th Heavy Panzer Battalion’

===Japan=== ...ample, to maximise the chances of an explosion from the ammo rack and fuel tanks, APHE-Shells would be particularly useful.

'''Light Tanks''' '''Medium Tanks'''

*'''Master (Japan)''': Master 1 / 5 / 10 / 20 Japanese aircraft to perfection. ===Tanks===

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===Japan=== * [[B-17E (Japan)|B-17E]] (Premium)

* Cockpits for heavy fighters Ki-45 * Improved damage model of the tanks with add-on armour elements (add on plates, shields, additional tracks etc)

===Japan=== * Added a new effect for burning fuel tanks . Each fuel tank has its own fire effect.

===Japan=== '''Japan''' - [[Hagiri's A5M4]]

...]. It can engage various targets with its [[Oerlikon KDE (35 mm)]] and its heavy [[Type 79|Type 79 Jyu-MAT]] missiles. It is best suited for hit-and-run tac ...sists of rolled homogeneous armour, it is not any better than modern light tanks of other factions, which use double or even triple the amount of aluminium

...e, the machine guns are ineffective against armoured targets such as enemy tanks and IFVs. They can be used to take down foliage and light obstructions in o ...d to escalate some obstacles, on maps like the rocky [[Emperors Garden Map|Japan]].

...g two transmissions makes it fairly hard to immobilise a Clemson. The fuel tanks are fairly small and only the rear ones are above the water line. The ammo ...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam

...early destroyers and frigates such as the [[Isuzu]] and [[IJN Akizuki]] of Japan. The rapid fire of the weapon, scattered from bow to stern against one of t ...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam

...lds are largely superficial; while they may stop low-calibre machine guns, heavy machine guns and cannons will easily penetrate them at any range. The hull ...gun; the second ends just after the bridge; the third ends where the fuel tanks end, just in front of the engines; and the fourth ends at the stern.

...ion, and the [[AN-M2 (12.7 mm)|AN-M2]] is found in the US naval tree. As a heavy machine gun, the M2HB has reasonable armour penetration and a higher damage {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}

...gun''' is a Type 11 light machine gun which was modified to be mounted in tanks and other armoured vehicles. Modifications included removal of the bi-pod a ...chine gun for Imperial Japan fell back to General Nambu who set to work on Japan's second domestic machine gun.

...chkiss was for France the equivalent of the [[M2HB_(12.7_mm)|M2 Browning]] heavy machine gun. ...otchkiss & Cie in the mid 1920s, the Hotckiss Mle 1929 was a multi-purpose heavy machine gun. First used by the French Navy, it served as close anti-air def

...in 1991. It also served as the site of official surrender of the Empire of Japan, which officially ended World War II. Today, the USS Missouri is retired, d ...ire control to get the perfect shot off one time every time. Use it like a heavy sniper and engage the enemy with extreme precision before they get close en

...rsatile in their battlefield performance when used correctly. The American tanks' good mobility allows them to take on advantageous position against enemy r ...um tanks catch back up and bring forth the epitome of Cold War main battle tanks to the battlefield.

...7 nations : the USA, Nazi Germany, the USSR, Great Britain, the Empire of Japan, the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the French Air Force. ...e Empire of Japan will become Occupied Japan with the Japanese [[F-86F-30 (Japan)|F-86F-30 Sabre]].

...or HEAT rounds with far superior penetration and muzzle velocity, and more tanks will be fitted with significantly better armour effectively thwarting most ...Type 5. This round can be used against nearly all kinds of medium or heavy tanks and is thank to its massive high-explosive filler capable of destroying mos

...|RWR]], how to use the [[Kh-29TE]] efficiently, would you recommand 2 drop tanks on the [[F-16C]] and the [[F-15 (Family)|F-15]]. :''Pages of History:'' medium or heavy, the [[M26 (Family)|Pershing]]'s undecided class

168. '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hjluTByepE Desert storm]''' - Heavy AA, Never outgunned, Economy shooting, Desert storm, Tenacity. ...' - Very close air support, Tight formation, The beast within, Cat rescue, Tanks don't fly.

...-13. The plane also does not suffer from high speed compression. Despite a heavy weight and high wing loading, its turn rate is very similar to the MiG-17's ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

The Tokyo Plant of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Osaka Army Arsenal started their prototypes for the Army req ...un was to be 47 mm, both Mitsubishi and Osaka Army Arsenal outfitted their tanks with the 57 mm found on the [[I-Go Ko|Type 89B I-Go Otsu]].

...of the T-X aircraft. Development of both aircraft was handed to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries after a fierce design proposal competition from Mitsubishi, Kawa ...t serves as a stepping stone from the subsonic rank 5 jets to the world of heavy supersonics at rank 6 and after. The T-2 has above-average speed and handli

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...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The Ju 388 J is the heavy-fighter version of the Ju 388, a multirole twin-engined combat aircraft bui

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...elf-Defense Forces Kisarazu Camp, located in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture in Japan. These special illustrations were brought to life by a professional illustr ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...a new requirement from the Japanese Navy in early 1943. Requested to pack heavy armament, high altitude, and speed to deal with potentially dangerous bombe ...]. Excelling in its role as a high-altitude twin-engine aircraft, it packs heavy armament as requested and is fairly manoeuvrable for its size. Altitude is

| usage = light tanks with a similar name ...which is functionally very similar to that found on the I-Go Ko and Chi-Ha tanks, though it has some slight ballistic differences. For the Ha-Go though it's

...927)|AB-1 'Sakigake']] and AB-2 'Kachidoki', the armament was updated with Japan's newest equipment switching the machine guns to dual 7.7 mm instead of 6.5 ..., but everything else can still penetrate this boats armour. at range some heavy machine gun rounds may fail to penetrate as some of the armour will be angl

...within seconds. It's a fairly accurate gun, however it can bounce a lot in heavy waves and it's hard to lead with past 2.5 km, though your max range is arou The best way to knock these floating sea tanks out is to use APDS rounds and target the following critical elements:

...th the waterline. The most notable exception to this is are the large fuel tanks that line the entire height of the ship around the engines and transmission ...and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armam

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...protection but rather average flying characteristics. Its six M2 Browning heavy machine guns, a typical armament for US fighters, pack a hefty punch and ca ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

Much like its predecessor and successor, the P-43 is a heavy fighter with a large engine which fills the role of a fighter/interceptor. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...uverability even against fighters from the country it was once served in - Japan. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t While it lacks bulletproof glass or self-sealing fuel tanks, the rear armour is helpful for preventing untimely pilot-snipes from low-c

...argets and especially ships. This medium bomber at times acted more like a heavy attacker opting for low-level flights which would skim treetops and the oce ...their crews trained to take off from an aircraft carrier and bomb mainland Japan in a daring raid. Impressive for an aircraft not meant to take off from an

...ergy fights with those which lost their altitude advantages or taking down heavy fighters in dogfights are viable options for the plane. Use the speed advan ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

| about = Chinese heavy bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...e fate of these obsolete tanks; likely been scraped and replaced by US-aid tanks like M24 and M41 in near future. ...s (common on American tanks) and autocannons (common on German and Italian tanks), since they will be able to both penetrate your armour and shred your crew

...le's Liberation Army acquired around 300 Type 97 tanks from the USSR after Japan surrendered in 1945. The Northeast Tank Brigade, the Chinese People's Army' ...ost of the countries that the Japanese invaded during WWII lacked credible tanks. Overall, it is a medium tank with a lot of weaknesses and must be played c

While being a light tank, its mobility is one of a medium/heavy tank. The top speed is very, very low for a light tank, combined with the l ...69 mm maximum penetration and 32 g TNT which can frontally penetrate many tanks

...s during the Soviet invasion of Manchuria, which resulted in the defeat of Japan's Kwantung Army (関東軍/かんとうぐん/关东军). However, the T-34 ...cautious when fighting against German tanks during battles, as the German tanks' firepower improved significantly starting at rank II with the arrival of t

...most machine guns and close-blast shell fragments. A total of around 1,500 tanks had been constructed by the time production ceased in 1989. ...to put some work into destroying it from above, so compared to other light tanks it is quite decent.

...viet Union in September 1950, with 300 T-34-85 medium tanks, 60 IS-2 heavy tanks, and 40 ISU-122 self-propelled artillery, as well as trucks and other suppo ...mm guns are installed on the same chassis, which was also utilized for the heavy tank IS-2, the other characteristics remain the same.

...|Mitsubishi Heavy Industries}} developing the hull, while {{Annotation|JSW|Japan Steel Works}} worked on the domestic 155 mm cannon. Various iterations of t ...APHE, which mostly has 19 mm trigger with exception of German and some US tanks which have 14 mm sensitive fuse.

The main armament for the Type 93 is a SAM launcher built by Toshiba Heavy Industries, loaded with Type 91 missiles. These missiles are a variant of t ...am a slight advantage. Using your speed you can get in and out before many tanks realise you were even there.

=== Japan === === Japan ===

...r for the following tanks have been fixed: M22, M60, Magach 3, T32, T32E1, Heavy Tank No.6, ST-A1, ST-A2, Type 61, Centurion (from multiple bug reports). * '''Ki-100 II''' - Lack of protection for fuel tanks has been fixed.

...also manufactured by the puppet state of Manchuria. After the surrender of Japan in August 1945, ROCAF received numbers of Hayates scattered around Mainland ...to come equipped with armoured glass, armour plates and self-sealing fuel tanks, but the armour is still lacklustre compared to its Russian and American co

...t in mind, it served with Italy between 1936 and 1945. It also served with Japan, although it was not very well regarded and was retired to training duties ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...Two Atlanta-class light cruisers were lost together with four destroyers. Japan lost a Kongo-class battleship and two destroyers. During the battle, Helena ...with Golden Eagles {{ge}}. Helena is quite sturdy ship capable of causing heavy damage due to high amount of barrels and very fast reload of only 6 seconds

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...e of the road aircraft, especially with its manoeuvrability. Some may fear heavy hitters such as the P-47, J2M or Fw 190, but with using throttle control an ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...e of the road aircraft, especially with its manoeuvrability. Some may fear heavy hitters such as the P-47, J2M or Fw 190, but with using throttle control an ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...amount to much at its rank. The paper-thin turret means that enemies with heavy machine guns or autocannons can mow down the turret crew and potentially kn ...up with teammates. Flanking should be done with caution since proper light tanks and some MBTs are more mobile, especially on-road, and may appear suddenly.

...ller profile and a lighter vehicle overall (vehicle weight is important in Japan in order to pass over their many bridges). As such, most 'improved' rounds ...turret and upper front plate, it's insufficient protection for many of the tanks it will face

|market=J6K1 (Japan) ...2-stage 3-speed supercharger and heavy armament. The aircraft is somewhat heavy and while the manoeuvrability is still pretty good, the climb rate and spee

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...sence of fast-firing autocannons and missiles mean that these self-sealing tanks are only an accessory to the overall survival of the aircraft.

...followed by the last F-4EJ in December 2020, marking the end of an era for Japan's "Phantastic Phantoms". ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British heavy cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury" ...e Norfolk, the London still has the same top speed of nearly every WW2-era heavy cruiser. The manoeuvrability is also nothing exceptional. She'll get the jo

...RHA equivalent, which is sufficient to resist any APFSDS fired by Rank VI tanks. Chemical protection is around 1,100 mm, enough to stop many ATGMs. ERA has ...5.4 kg of TNT equivalent that can deal devastating damage against Western tanks' weak spots of the hull and turret roof and turret ring. It's recommended t

...ed between 1951 and 1954 to replace the aging fleet of [[M24|M24 Chaffee]] tanks that have served their purpose during World War II. * [[M41A1 (Japan)]] - Supplied to JGSDF in 1961

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...974 made the Type 74 quite the latecomer and soon became outdated as Gen 3 tanks started popping up like the [[Leopard 2 (Family)|Leopard 2]], [[Challenger ...pe 90 (Family)|Type 90]] and [[Type 10]] MBTs in their new role as Gen 3.5 tanks.

...panese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). Built and designed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. ...(Japan)|Sherman]], [[M41A1 (Japan)|Bulldog]], and [[M24 (Japan)|Chaffee]] tanks in their arsenal.

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t The Ki-27 does not have any armour or self-sealing fuel tanks. There is one fuel tank located above and behind the oil cooling system, an

...h in turn became what's known as the F-104J and was produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) domestically. As future jets like the F-4EJ and F-15J join ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t * Non-self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in each wing root, and one behind the oil cooling system)

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...wever, the engine is very large, so it is very likely that it will sustain heavy damage if the vehicle is fired upon.

...efit more from its short-range penetration figures than long-range sniping tanks would. The roof-mounted M2HB .50 cal heavy machine gun is very good at knocking out tracks, punching through lightly a

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a license-built [[UH-1B]] by Fuji Heavy Industries and only differs in armament and name, with a Japanese-produced ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...tack helicopters as a branch. After positive results and coming to a deal, Japan ordered the license production of step 3 Cobras, becoming the [[AH-1S]]. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...se production of a step 3 AH-1 (comparable to the [[AH-1F]]) built by Fuji Heavy Industries. ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...'''{{Specs|name}}''' is a license-built version of the [[AH-64D]] by Fuji Heavy Industries to improve the Japanese anti-tank helicopter capabilities, and a ...ain advantage of the Apache is its AGM-114K Hellfire II, which can destroy tanks from a long distance. The best way to use the missiles is to scan the groun

...t of the war would be to cover the evacuation of Allied POWs from occupied Japan, before being deactivated in 1947. She would remain in the reserves until h ...acement of it. In contrast the rear magazine has both good armour and fuel tanks, making it extremely difficult to detonate.

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...lnerable to heavy machine gun and autocannon fire, so beware flanking fast tanks. ...t? With some skill/luck, the Chi-He can! Want to flank? follow other light tanks in the move, provide them with enhanced firepower! The enemy team is coming

...xpose you to artillery strikes. With its massive gun and gun breech, enemy tanks will likely target you first, so stay behind bushes or cover. Also, staying * [[KV-1 (L-11)]]: This heavy tank could be a hard nut to crack for the LG if faced frontally. When the K

...}}) was an improved version of the [[Chi-Ha (Family)|Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tanks]] of the Imperial Japanese Army in World War II. It uses the same anti-tank ...the ''Chi-Ha'' vs ''Chi-He'', a 15cm heavy howitzer would be used on both tanks where the ''Chi-Ha'' would pretty much fall apart, unlike the ''Chi-He'' th

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...built by Japan, as a joint project of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries. It derived from the [[Mitsubishi T-2]] advanced jet trainer, wh ...ts should be made to get to the target as soon as possible and release the heavy ordnance and then proceed to any aerial combat in the near vicinity.

...(Family)|M1]] or German [[Leopard 2 (Family)|Leopard 2]]. Like other Gen 3 tanks it is mounted with a [[Type 90 L/44 (120 mm)|Smoothbore 120 mm L/44]]. Star ''- From [[wt:en/news/5499-development-type-90-the-lightweight-heavy-hitter-en|Devblog]]''

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...] which can match its mobility are a painful to avoid, while anything with heavy armour ([[T29]], [[T32]], [[T34]] and [[Tiger II (Family)|Tiger II]]s) forc Its mobility is quite good at getting it to position, where it can ambush tanks early in the game or change position when required, particularly when disen

...9-I) were then first shown during the 50th National Day Parade. These LRIP tanks, which were yet to be built at the factory, later received new protection p ...s long hull haunt the tank, the overall better handling compared to Soviet tanks will make players enjoy the overall performance of ZTZ99-II, though they ha

:* The first level includes tanks with a BR of between 1.0 and 2.3. :* The second level includes tanks with a BR of between 2.7 and 3.7.

=== Japan === * [[B-17E (Japan)|B-17E]] — (updated model)

=== Japan === === Japan ===

...Strike"]]. Together with the [[A6M6c|A6M6 mod.53]], the A6M5 mod. 52C is a heavy interceptor attacker variant of the [[A6M]] which deplete their manoeuvrabi Due to the weight of the armour protecting the pilot and the additional heavy machine guns, the climb rate of this plane is rather poor for its BR. The e

=== Japan === * [[P-51C-11-NT (Japan)|P-51C-11-NT]] (premium)

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was sent by the US to Japan for trials to evaluate its potential as the JGSDF was looking for a new med ...s (1 coaxial and 1 roof-mounted) that can provide a concentrated stream of heavy machine-gun fire against low-flying aircraft or lightly armoured vehicles.

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...ll find the Ka-Chi reminiscent of the [[LVT(A)(1)]] as both are amphibious tanks with similar configurations. ...g and bulky profile, it still can keep up with the slower medium and heavy tanks of its BR. Climbing hills and getting around corners will be slightly tough

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...keep flying with the two remaining engines. A hit to the self-sealing fuel tanks will cause a fire and some damage to the airframe but the fire will not las

...s#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Mount Aoba) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese heavy cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]]. While originally part of the Furutaka class of heavy cruisers first laid down in 1922, the development of new guns and turrets p

...missions after improvements in Japanese road infrastructure made operating heavy wheeled vehicles in the islands more feasible. {{Japan light tanks}}

The '''{{Specs|name}}''', like the [[M16 MGMC (Japan)]], was American surplus equipment at the end of WWII, and was gifted to th ...it is very vulnerable to nearby ammorack detonations, bomb blasts and even heavy MG fire can reliably penetrate the vehicle from beyond 1,000 m.

* [[File:Japan flag.png|30px|link=|Japan]] [[JSW (105 mm)|JSW 105/52]] - ''(Japan Steel Works)'' ...ed against Cold War Soviet tanks. The USA designed and built several heavy tanks during this period most notable was the [[T95]] as well as the [[32pdr OQF

=== Japan === === Japan ===

...[[Type 74 (Family)|Type 74]] and [[Type 90 (Family)|Type 90]] main battle tanks; in view of the end of Cold War and further improvements against potential The Type 10 series of tanks are a sidegrade of the [[Type 90 (Family)|Type 90]] supposed to supplement

...(Family)|T-34s]] with their long 75 mm guns, it could still damage Soviet tanks within 500 m, which was better than its predecessor with only a 40 mm gun. ...r to the early [[Pz.IV (Family)|Pz.IVs]] from Germany or the [[Ho-I]] from Japan. The Turán II boasts good mobility, excellent reverse speed and adequate a

=== Japan === * M4A3(76)W, M4A3(76)W (Japan) - traverse aiming speed has been reduced from 24 to 21 deg./sec. ([https:/

...g shot down; the monoplane design also makes it nimble enough to make sure heavy targets or those without sufficient protection from cannons will meet their ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== Japan === * [[M36B2 (Japan)|M36B2]]

...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== Japan === === Japan ===

...an War, which began five years later, in 1950. Because [[M26]] and [[M46]] tanks were in short supply, the M36B2 became one of the favoured armoured vehicle ...orly armoured, leaving it vulnerable to strafing by large-calibre aircraft heavy machine guns or aircraft cannons. For the M36B2 variant, new HEAT-FS ammuni

...iment Blindé Colonial d'Extrême Orient'' alongside M24 Chaffes and other tanks obtained from the US. The M36B2 proved very successful in dealing with fort ...orly armoured, leaving it vulnerable to strafing by large-calibre aircraft heavy machine guns or aircraft cannons. For the M36B2 variant, new HEAT-FS ammuni

The Type 10 series of tanks are a sidegrade of the [[Type 90 (Family)|Type 90]] supposed to supplement ...(Family)|Leopard 2]]''' - Superior firepower and turret protection, these tanks have vulnerable hulls that are rather easy to penetrate with the Type 10 ro

...f the T-X aircraft. Developement of both aircraft was handed to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries after a fierce design proposal competition from Mitsubishi, Kawa ...as under-wing armaments are limited to the Sidewinder missiles and not the heavy bombs.

...hat, before dropping to {{Annotation|1.5 inches|38.1 mm}} down to the fuel tanks. ...}} of armour; this typically won't be an issue but at extremely long range heavy calibre shells could potentially arc into the top of the turret instead of

...e ADTW because of its reliability, versatility and long service history in Japan. The F-4EJ was also a source of pride and nostalgia for many pilots and ent ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

=== Japan === === Japan ===

...BT]] was too costly to be [[Type 74 (G)|upgraded]]. The possible rivals of Japan, like Mainland China and the Russia Federation had already developed their ...k 2012-05-27.jpg|x350px|right|thumb|none|A JGSDF Type 10 at Camp Takeyama, Japan.]]

...12) to complement and replace the existing Type 74 and Type 90 main battle tanks. Compared to its predecessors, there was a bigger emphasis on the C4I syste ...BT]] was too costly to be [[Type 74 (G)|upgraded]]. The possible rivals of Japan, like Mainland China and the Russia Federation had already developed their

...oduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]]. Hungary used several Tiger I heavy tanks supplied by Germany towards the end of World War II. .../h, meaning it can get to some positions quickly alongside friendly medium tanks.

...h weaker avionics suited for long range combat, making the MiG-25 merely a heavy interceptor, and not the "next generation super-fighter" that was feared be ...vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention t

...e F-15J, which entered service in the early 1980s, was designed to replace Japan's ageing fleet of [[F-104J|F-104J ''Eiko'']]s and [[F-4EJ|F-4EJ ''Phantom'' ...dedicated air superiority fighter, that is surprisingly nimble for such a heavy machine. It remains a very capable jet even when compared to its competitio

...ller profile and a lighter vehicle overall (vehicle weight is important in Japan in order to pass over their many bridges). As such, most 'improved' rounds ...turret and upper front plate, it's insufficient protection for many of the tanks it will face

...cannons}}, several Medium Mk. A "Whippet," and a dozen French Renault "FT" tanks. ...g of favoring Japanese domestic tanks over buying technologically obsolete tanks simply to fill ranks. Meanwhile, behind-the-scenes tracked vehicle developm