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...if they dive on you. You can use your speed to zoom climb and surprise any climbing (or unsuspecting) players. Remember that other fighters will be more manoeu ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

...o-weight ratio of 0.186 hp/lb that placed this aircraft as one of the best climbing aircraft of the time.<ref name="AviHis" /> One drawback noted was that the ...12.7 mm) P-36A.png|thumb|right|x155px|The 12.7 mm M2 Browning on the right side of P-36A nose.]]

...o-weight ratio of 0.186 hp/lb that placed this aircraft as one of the best climbing aircraft of the time.<ref name="AviHis" /> One drawback noted was that the ...12.7 mm) P-36C.png|thumb|right|x150px|The 12.7 mm M2 Browning on the right side of P-36C nose.]]

...P-40. When the P-40 flies at rather low speeds, it usually wobbles side to side as the player tries to aim which may be frustrating or even fatal. The P-40 ...t flat-out easily, so turn around after 3-4 km and try to head-on or start climbing then. The A6M might start to climb to try and gain energy- if you keep runn

...d altitude of 4,500 m to 5,000 m, for this WEP can be used, shallowly side climbing at a 20° angle, up to 3,500 m, then reducing throttle to 100% and a 17° a ...a]]s, etc. can all be torn to shreds with the .50 cals, primarily from the side and top. The P-40 will wobble a lot (sideways mainly) so you must get used

...eammates. If the direction it is caught going in is opposite to the team's side of the map, a handy trick is rolling over and pulling 180 degrees until the ...ounding 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 suspended armamen

...nks to the supercharger, it will not suffer so much at high altitude. When climbing from 5,000 m alt to 9,000 m alt it will outperform most of other fighters. ...t need to worry about the propeller torque effect as the propellers on one side negate the effect of the other. Furthermore, the plane doesn't require any

...be a rare occurrence. Overall this is a support fighter as in the current climbing meta engagements against higher flying interceptor-fighters are often deadl

...full payload, ravaging the countryside, or as a fighter by climbing to the side of the battle and boom and zooming enemies that have dived into the initial * Mediocre climb performance (side climbing recommended)

...of your allies, from around 1,000 m or less above the target. Keeping any "side-climbers" down is normally good since the speed and rate of climb allow the

Unfortunately, zoom-climbing and dive acceleration are not the Jug's forte. The Bf 109 has a superior di ...tly more than the D-25), it still will have some troubles accelerating and climbing. Keep in mind that this boost is only achieved on WEP, although on military

...ng Manual Engine Controls, open up the radiators to high percentages while climbing. They effectively keep the engine cool on WEP and can be closed more at hig ...e not at extreme altitudes; attack from underneath, directly above, or the side and try not to sit on their tails. Open up with the machine guns early on,

...he enemy fighters. However, you want to be higher, so in full uptiers side-climbing is recommended. ...esn’t hurt to climb higher. However, one should be aware of when to keep climbing and when to engage; if your team has engaged and needs your support, you ma

...aft''' - From the start of the match you want to be gaining altitude. Side climbing is heavily recommended, as many planes at the P-47's BR climb much faster v

...] or [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]] which will easily out-climb the P-51. Side climbing affords the calculating pilot the opportunity to reach a good altitude from ..., at that point, a wingman with plenty of energy can dive and take out the climbing enemy when they are reaching their apex and are going to be at their slowes

...energy retention is good. It has a tendency to break its wings while zoom climbing at speeds higher than 550km/h. It also uses high octane fuel, which means i ...itish had lower design standards for the Landing gear, angle of attack and side engine design loads. At the Rolls-Royce factory, Schmued discovered the RM.

...e incoming fire and speed away, untouchable. It's still a good strategy to side-climbs in order to have amble time to build up speed before engaging the en

...nd away from the centre of the battlefield, as you would to start a normal side-climb. However, the Shooting Star should be kept relatively level, and an a ...is in a dangerous position so one should pull off from an assault by zoom climbing back to a preferable altitude over the battle. One can dive back on the ene

...ngine proved to be weak on power when it came to take-off/thrust ratio and climbing speed. The distance needed to achieve the take-off roll became a joke with ...re must be taken to climb away from hostile aircraft as any departure from climbing to avoid an attack will only increase the time it takes for you to get to o

...abre gets a much-improved rate of climb. Although not quite capable of out-climbing the MiG-15bis, the Sabre can handily out-climb (and out-dive) the MiG-15. ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) then turn to the centre after you're done zoom side-climbing. Next, you pick your targets. Dive, engage, zoom up smoothly (to not lose a ...what better at low altitude, but it was inferior to the MiG in its rate of climbing, service ceiling, speed at high altitude, and armament. However, the Sabre'

...del has a bit more climbing power and does not need to rely solely on side climbing and reach the necessary altitude to begin hunting bombers or diving onto ha ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...F4U-1A does not have even a bit of armour that protects the pilot from the side, unlike the P-40, which has small 8mm plates protecting part of the pilot. ...re a shot. However, smart pilots will usually break off the turn and start climbing. Should this happen, either try to follow it in the climb (Spitfires and ze

...m attacks on the foes under your aircraft. Due to abysmal climb rate, side climbing is advised. ...uffalo and the F6F Hellcat in the naval tree. While being slightly slower, climbing slower and turning worse than the previous F2A-3 Buffalo you unlocked, the

...-ons attacks. Works for some medium tanks, armoured cars and light tanks. (Side or top armour) ...t to top-attack big ships from really high altitudes (3-4 km). Diving then climbing back, the constant bombing will eventually land a fatal blow to enemy shipp

...but any F-86 or MiG-15 version will easily outperform it. When it comes to climbing it can start struggling against any other planes, when the plane is fully l *Staying at a high altitude (side-climbing)

...for fending off enemy fighters is to use the rudders to direct one of the side gunners towards the attacking plane. It is also smart to use the guns manua ...load of bombs or torpedoes and has defensive gunners on all sides. The two side gunners have .50 cal machine guns, making it more than capable of destroyin

...of 580 km/h (360 mph), the B-25 is relatively fast for a bomber, but while climbing, can go no faster than 280 km/h (175 mph) with optimal pitch. The twin engi

...ghter (if possible) to ensure maximum protection. If you are flying alone, side climb then fly along the edge of the map to the enemy base. NEVER fly direc ...mm from 1.5 km away, it is better to just avoid them all together by side climbing and using cloud cover when heading to the enemy base. NEVER head straight t

...er, it tends to stall without dropping on one wing and with no lean to any side, it can be very dangerous during the landing on the airfield at low speed. * Boom-and-zoom: start by climbing to an optimal altitude (above 4000 m), target any bomber below you in your

...be a rare occurrence. Overall this is a support fighter, as in the current climbing meta engagements against higher flying interceptor-fighters are often deadl

...dogfighting. Imagine a truck loaded with cement with wings strapped to the side. Congratulations, you just pictured a P-47 flying at low speeds. Now, with ...asiest targets. Preferably slow-flying fighters who are flying straight or climbing. If you cannot see such targets, position yourself to target those who pose

...ight back up to the perch where it was. Any enemy aircraft testing fate by climbing up after you, will most likely run out of energy and stall out, floating he ...is advised to come at most bombers from the front, from above or from the side where many bombers tend to be the weakest in armament. It is important to a

.... With a maximum climb rate of only 10.2 m/s, players should practice side climbing to gain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Many opponents will be i ...lat spin by fully deflecting elevators downward and rudder to the opposite side of which the plane is spinning, and wait until it starts a dive and gather

...ntly shifting between the two in a fight. This calls for discipline on the side of the pilot, as you will often be tempted to bleed away speed or forgo att ...they are right on you, this allows you to gain distance and sets up a nice climbing match in which the Bf 109 E holds all the cards (unless it is facing enemie

...e zoom climb that ends in a strongly sustained climb at ~270 km/h (optimal climbing speed 260, and dash 280 km/h). Doing so will often give the player the maxi With mounting experience on the side of the player, the energy fighting abilities of the Bf 109 E-3 come to the

...climb most of its historic counterparts. As with all Bf 109s, the optimal climbing speed is 270 km/h (IAS). As such, the Bf 109 F-1 should largely be played l ...predecessors. When taking off, the Bf 109 will shift severely to the left side due to the huge torque, so consider setting keybinds for left and right bra

...he height advantage. However, when it's fully upgraded you might omit side-climbing as the plane should generally get you either at the same altitude or above ...t over-the-nose visibility. The late G models also have an improved canopy side with less frames, and the solid armour headset is replaced by a transparent

...apon will vaporize aircraft, especially bombers. But every coin has a flip side and the MK 108 is no exception. The amazing rate of fire is exchanged with ...ough separation has been gained (3-5 km), regain energy by accelerating or climbing. Likewise, engaging a different target who has lower energy is an option.

...anoeuvres without losing too much speed. In Realistic Battles, try to do a climbing spiral, but be sure to be in a higher energy state than the enemy! A miscal ...ance. Kills are generally done from 300 m away, if not closer. On the plus side, the damage is equivalent to most 37 mm cannons upon hitting. Tip: In order

...e an altitude, or speed, advantage over your opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then enter the highest battle you see). It i When engaging enemy fighters, do it on your terms by climbing first to gain an altitude and energy advantage. Perform boom and zoom attac

...ave an altitude or speed advantage over your opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then enter the highest battle you see). But

...ve an altitude, or speed advantage over your opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then enter the highest battle you see). But

...ich can either be used to get to ground targets quickly or get the jump on climbing fighters. While generally more sluggish than the A-8 variant, the F-8 featu ...sults in a fatal failed-pull ups if the pilot are not careful. On the plus side, while the F-8 does not have dedicated combat flaps, the takeoff flaps can

...s, dive a few hundred meters to regain speed and then use that to continue climbing upwards. ...B-29 ''Superfortress''. However, if able to get the jump on them via side-climbing or they are flying low, they will be prime targets.

...ill cause you to fall fairly quickly, so do remember to roll back to right side up in time to avoid crashing. Results are not guaranteed. ...e likely to lose sense of direction and not know whether you are diving or climbing. If the number jumps down rapidly, pull stick up immediately. To move the r

...fighters and bombers. However, due to the Me 410's lacklustre performance, climbing up to enemy bomber altitudes will be quite tough. Furthermore, enemy fighte * 8 mm steel - front of cockpit (either side of the glass)

...ely slow, the plane will eventually accelerate enough to gain momentum for climbing. The plane's excellent lift will allow it to climb much more efficiently th ...or enemies to land a shot on the plane. It can be countered by turning the side of your plane towards the enemy, henceforth decreasing the surface area tha

...or defense, the Me 410 B has two single 13 mm turrets, one mounted on each side of the fuselage. All around, the Me 410 B-2/U4 has a fairly decent set of g ...e standard two single 13.2 mm MG 131 machine gun turrets mounted on either side of the fuselage. They have a fairly decent firing arc. However, the firing

...ough separation has been gained (3-5 km), regain energy by accelerating or climbing. Likewise, engaging a different target who has lower energy is an option. ...lded by an attacker, but the A-2a has two very convincing arguments on its side: R4M rockets and bad [[Matchmaker|matchmaking]]. The 24 (48 second unlock)

...speed, low-alt run over the ground targets then running to safety and then climbing while bombs reload to be able to repeat. If an enemy fighter does manage to Some would advocate side-climbing and then high-alt base bombing. This may help ensure survivability, but in

* Low cruising speed flying level or climbing ...hine gun was installed in a lower lens turret, and each of the two cockpit side blisters had one 7.92 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 15 machine gun.

...e ventral turret, the plane is especially vulnerable from attacks from the side or low diagonal angle. The plane's glazed nose will also leaves the pilot v === Climbing and bombing ===

...has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible. ...t windscreen however is made from armoured glass, totaling 64 mm, with the side and rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit

...ble zoom climb that ends in a strong sustained climb at ~270 km/h [optimal climbing speed 260 km/h - 280 km/h]. Doing so will often see the player with the max With mounting experience on the side of the player, the energy fighting abilities of the Bf 109 E-7/U2 come to t

* 8 mm Steel - Instrument panel - side plates * 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windshield (side windows)

...entering a match the D-13 is best utilized as a "side climber". Instead of climbing towards the enemy, take a different route. Once you reach a reasonable alti ...t into low altitude and low-speed engagements. Make use of the D-13's good climbing abilities. Instead of trying to drag enemies lower to the ground, keep them

...ntage over the enemy and give you further opportunities for 'BnZ'ing. When climbing back up, however, it is advisable to pay attention to what aircraft may be ...lso easily alert vigilant Allied pilots and anti-aircraft vehicles to what side the aircraft is on.

...next opportunity. Working with teammates really helps since an enemy zoom climbing away from a failed attack can be picked off by friendlies prowling at highe ...and enjoy your superior performance. If nobody is around, climb off to the side and keep an eye on the enemy air spawn. A good Yak-3 pilot can be a terror

...rgy state). The plane has a rather nasty habit of starting to bank side to side and even sometimes turning upside down while trying to pull out too sharply ...causing a failed takeoff. Thus you must put rudder input as opposed to the side it's shifting towards, and apply positive pitch to keep the propeller off t

...aystyle as its predecessors, which is turnfighting. Start off the match by climbing between 10-17 degrees to gain altitude. Although this is not a real Boom & ...~0.9 km, then use your great roll rate and turn rate, suddenly roll to one side and dodge under the attacker. This will usually force them to either shoot

...aystyle as its predecessors, which is turnfighting. Start off the match by climbing between 10-17 degrees to gain altitude. Although this is not a real BnZ fig ...~0.9 km, then use your great roll rate and turn rate, suddenly roll to one side and dodge under the attacker. This will usually force them to either shoot

...t large calibre machine guns & autocannons. The lack of armoured glass and side protection for the cockpit makes it easy to take out the pilot in head on e ...the pilot taken out by their defensive turrets. Try to intercept from the side and aim for the tail, wings, or cockpit. Consider avoiding the tracer belt

...aystyle as its predecessors, which is turnfighting. Start off the match by climbing between 10-17 degrees to gain altitude. Although this is not a real BnZ fig ...~0.9 km, then use your great roll rate and turn rate, suddenly roll to one side and dodge under the attacker. This will usually force them to either shoot

...ive you enough time to respond or dive away. It is important to begin your side climb at an angle of about 8-10° until the fighter reaches speeds of about

...ive you enough time to respond or dive away. It is important to begin your side climb flying straight until the fighter reaches speeds of about 500-550 km/

...absence of WEP at higher altitudes. The best IAS (Indicated airspeed) for climbing is 250 km/h. ...ither pursue enemy bombers or escort friendly bombers by shooting down any climbing attackers. Should the team fail in establishing air superiority, don't stay

...is only 29.4 square metres and the wingspan is all of 14 m in length. On a side note: the plane seems to lazily roll from wing to wing, but don't let this ...he angle of ascent to ~18-20 degrees. Here you will now want to stick your climbing speed somewhere between 270-280 km/h. Upon reaching a height of 2,200-2,300

[[File:Pe-3bis Armour Layout (2).png|thumb|Pe-3 Armour layout seen from the side.]] An ideal strategy is to begin side-climbing at the start of a match. Due to the Pe-3's relatively bad climb rate, the a

...form of engagement at all costs. The late model diesel Yer-2 has a side-by-side pilot cockpit arrangement, but is otherwise near identical to the early die ...istic Battles), and so that the planes that do notice it will have trouble climbing there quickly. At this altitude, airfield AA defences are also not a threat

...form of engagement at all costs. The late model diesel Yer-2 has a side-by-side pilot cockpit arrangement, but is otherwise near identical to the early die ...istic Battles), and so that the planes that do notice it will have trouble climbing there quickly. At this altitude, airfield AA defences are also not a threat

...em MAI is not the greatest but since it is given an attacker spawn so much climbing is not needed to be done for it. It can dive excellently and get out of div

* Very slow climb rate - the speed loss while climbing is very significant and can be deadly due to the low overall speed ...ced upper Tur-5 open turrets behind the wing edge which moved from side to side, each with a DA-2, and two extensible B-2 turrets under the wings armed wit

...lot should climb at an angle between 250-270 km/h IAS, while slightly side climbing. This will almost always prevent you from being the first person engaged a

...rounds and it is useless against armoured targets as a result. On the plus side, since this is a premium aircraft, the painful stock grind can be avoided. ...vochkins. If using Manual Engine Control, open up the radiators fully when climbing to prevent overheating while using WEP. Once at high altitude, they can be

...cted by its slow initial climbing ability. To counter the slow climb, side climbing at the start is recommended if looking for an altitude advantage to make th If using it as a high altitude fighter initially side climbing is recommended, as it gains a vast advantage over other enemies. The hit an

...spinner is red, there are red accents on the vertical stabilizer, and the side roundels have green backgrounds instead of white. Internally, it has modifi ...ng Manual Engine Controls, open up the radiators to high percentages while climbing. They effectively keep the engine cool on WEP and can be closed more at hig

...sily. The modelled fixed pitch prop will mean not much power is around for climbing at the start of the match - a problem also currently shared with the later ...concentrated in the forward fuselage area so attacks from the front or the side tend to do the most damage quickly.

...emy target. It has a great speed for a 4.3/4.7(RB/AB) but its insufficient climbing speed makes it possible for enemy threats to outclimb it. ...and Zoomer, able to get high altitude and dive on unsuspecting pilots. The climbing speed is sufficient to make it outclimb and do well as a Hit and Run aircra

...has a very impressive climb rate, so it can gain momentary speed boosts by climbing and dropping back down. When WEP is held for more than 7 minutes, the engin ...plane should be able to stop before driving out of the airfield by doing a side slide while braking (avoid braking when the back wheel is not on the ground

...mb is significantly worse than the other jets and so it requires some side climbing. Stay fast at all times and never drop beneath 850 TAS (~800 km/h in air). ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

As mentioned constantly, the {{PAGENAME}} has excellent turn-fighting, climbing, and speed characteristics for a fighter. With the Merlin engine, the {{PAG ...s, with their single wing spars, are especially vulnerable to a well-aimed side-on shot. If your cannon ammo drops to 50 rounds or below that, try and retu

...es such as the [[Bf 109 G-2/trop]], which performs better in the vertical (climbing/diving), or the [[A6M5]], which performs better in the horizontal (turning) ...ers might be a very bad idea unless you are trying to take them from their side and have much speed.

...nts both of which often benefit from a better team composition on the axis side. When facing them, you should never attempt to hold an extended dogfight ab ...ou should play cautiously and try to energy fight them, extending away and climbing. For head-ons, since the armament of 2 x 20 mm and 4 x 7.7 mm machine guns

When using the Firebrand as a striker, it is recommended to side climb at the beginning of the match. Perform a shallow dive until you reach High altitude performance, as well as zoom climbing, is extremely poor due to the lack of engine injection or throttle. Roll ra

...ate and acceleration than they do. Since climb rate is below-average, side-climbing is recommended in order to gain an altitude advantage over the enemy and to * Abysmal climb rate at slow speed (Try zoom climbing once you reach about 400 km/h), but competitive when fully researched

...the [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]], [[G.56]] or many Japanese interceptors, so climbing straight towards the map centre is not recommended. ...ets. They are able to penetrate most medium tanks and heavy tanks from the side, with up to 66 mm of armour penetration. Attacking the ground units from th

...to climb at 180 miles an hour/ 290 km an hour* at around 15 degrees. Also, side climbs until around 2,500 m. At this altitude, the water will start to over ...and call for help. If they do overshoot and carry on their bearing without climbing, try and take a few ranging shots as there is a chance of hitting the enemy

...l make a massive improvement in your performance, in both level flying and climbing. Side climbing is essential for the Sunderland Mk IIIa as, whilst it is a very rugged airc

...rceptors (which usually only climb to 4,500 m and don't want to waste time climbing up to you) and approach one of the sets of two bases from an angle where yo ...WEP; can easily reach 6,000 m (~20,000 ft), with full payload just by side climbing (which is heavily advised to minimize interception by enemies)

The Stirling B Mk I plays as a standard long range bomber. Climbing to high altitudes and using alternative routes or flying at tree-top level ...mes net some quick RP, but don't expect to survive for long. Instead, side-climbing and utilising cloud cover is often the better option to stay hidden all the

...payload, the Stirling will struggle massively with gaining altitude. Side-climbing is an absolute necessity in order to reach a safe altitude. ...mes net some quick RP, but don't expect to survive for long. Instead, side-climbing and utilising cloud cover is often the better option to stay hidden all the

...und, go to the corner, and aim the nose to the remaining enemy bases. Side climbing is not recommended because of the Lancaster's terrible climb rate; not to m

* 8 mm steel lower side of the cockpit ...ternatively, the superior climb rate in comparison to other bombers allows climbing above one's allies which subsequently act as meat shield i.e. other bombers

...the MB.5's contra-rotating propeller provides an excellent power plant for climbing. When you see an enemy aircraft, make sure that your speed is up, and alway ...get an aerial spawn as your true interceptor does, so it is vital that you side-climb until you reach 18,044 feet (5,500 meters) to effectively intercept m

[[File:A6M3climbing.png|thumb|right|none|The A6M3 climbing with a fuel tank and bombs. Note that it is not advisable to use bombs in A ...his is because you can take just 13 minutes of fuel, use the drop tank for climbing, and once you get into battle, you can jettison the tank giving you increas

...when the stick is at its deadzone, the Ki-84 will roll and yaw to the left side. Therefore you always need to pull the stick a little to the right which ca ...rfield, great. If not, then hope for the best and run towards the friendly side. A Spitfire also has an uncurved dorsal outline and large, elliptical wings

...nergy once it has bled it by turn-fighting, so avoid flat turns and go for climbing and diving turns instead so as to quickly regain its advantages. ...oot with your excellent manoeuvrability and engage while the enemy is zoom-climbing.

...when the stick is at its deadzone, the Ki-84 will roll and yaw to the left side. Therefore you always need to pull the stick a little to the right which ca ...rfield, great. If not, then hope for the best and run towards the friendly side. A Spitfire also has an uncurved dorsal outline and large, elliptical wings

...t lacks dogfighting and escape capabilities. The plane should climb to the side of the map and have friendly cover above it. If the plane faces enemy fight ...[B-34]] has a good chance of crippling you with its tail gunners. Fighters climbing towards you are reasonably easy prey, but try to avoid confrontations where

...in a climb and in a shallow dive, which allows it to gain some energy for climbing. ...n magazines with 97 rounds each for a total of 679 shots, and those in the side mounts had 6 pan magazines with 97 rounds each for a total of 582 shots.

...s (mineshells) will easily tear through your plane. To avoid the SM.91 try climbing to a suitable altitude and gaining speed early on, as the SM.91's accelerat [[File:Ki67-side-turret.png|thumb]]

...rheating issues. to solve performance issues, it's always best to go for a side climb, especially when in uptiers! The plane dives insanely well. The turbo [[File:Ki87 side view.png|thumb|The majestic and hard to master Ki-87]]

...ve an altitude, or speed, advantage over the opponents (by climbing to the side at the start of the battle and then entering the highest dogfight). But the

...power which can be a leave the plane really vulnerable if you're trying to climbing back to altitude without engine power. If you meet players at your height, ...hter. As said earlier, the Ki-94-II should climb above all enemies by side-climbing to Boom & Zoom. Boom & Run is used if you and another enemy are at the same

...nsides: the engine torque is significant and will roll the aircraft to the side when performing any kind of manoeuvre. Note the slightly longer left wing t ...against some planes, it is advisable to run by going into a shallow dive. Climbing is a possible alternate strategy, the rate of climb is one of the best at i

...unter the torque of the engine. This can cause the aircraft to roll to the side even when making a slight change in pitch. ...d bombers and enemy fighters. If you spot the enemy at your altitude, stop climbing or climb a little to regain your speed. The DB-605A engine provides excepti

** Traction cables of control surfaces are on the right side in the tail section. ...hters. Boom & Zoom tactics, therefore, become very effective against slow, climbing, enemies. The Ba.65 has very good armament for its battle rating, and they

...riority compared to any other attacker at its battle rating. On the bright side, the difference between full and empty payload is minuscule. ...vehicle. Gaining altitude and diving on the enemy ("Boom") and then either climbing ("Zoom") or running away in level flight are recommended. Albeit this heavy

...with "Yellow Lightning" the position of these lightings are present in the side of the wings, also in 1953 an aerobatic patrol called "Guizzo" was set up, ...del has a bit more climbing power and does not need to rely solely on side climbing to reach the necessary altitude to begin hunting bombers or diving onto hap

...climb rate: expect to be above most enemy fighters in nearly every battle. Climbing to an altitude of 4-5 km is a breeze, and only some Spitfires will be able Time to climb up to 4,500 m was approximately four and a half minutes; climbing to 5,500 m took approximately 6 minutes. (Tested from a standing start on t

...ing fighter for this plane is not a fan of it. A high Yo-Yo is preferable. Climbing should be done at 15° and between 250 and 270 km/h (240 ft/s), though a st ...ng tanks it faces at its battle rating or above, penetrating even a tank's side armour with a near-miss in some scenarios. With powerful HE shells for its

...ate but a powerful engine that allows good top speed in level flight, side climbing is recommended at the start of the match. It can quickly dive into unsuspec ...climber, and if you intend to fight from above, this aircraft will need to side-climb to the desired altitude. Due to the weight of the aircraft and its ex

...speed, makes the aircraft great for boom and zoom, however for this, side climbing at the start of the match is highly recommended. ...nt among these is its strong rate of climb, which allows you to reach high climbing bombers. This couples well with the aircraft's high dive speed provided by

...ion after a dive, this allows the plane to quickly gain an energy for zoom climbing to gain an altitude advantage and being able to perform boom-and-zoom tacti ...engine fighters will climb to 4-5 km before you, so side-climbing and zoom-climbing is recommended. Alternatively, you can simply avoid an engagement with thes

...-ons attacks. Works for some medium tanks, armoured cars and light tanks. (Side or top armour) ...It is best to position the aircraft where targets can be detected from the side or rear aspect which allows the F6F-5N to follow them and shoot them down.

...the match, then diving into unsuspecting enemies or intercepting aircraft climbing slower than you. Since the Bearcat uses 20 mm cannons instead of convention ...well, but not as sublimely as it does with the latter modification. Thus, climbing and BnZ match perfectly with the F8F-1B in AB due to its astounding climb r

...likely to take critical damage. Be aware of fighters approaching from the side, since there are more blind spots from this angle. From here, they will be * Vulnerable to fast climbing, well-armed aircraft like the MiG-3

...del has a bit more climbing power and does not need to rely solely on side climbing and reach the necessary altitude to begin hunting bombers or diving onto ha ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

There are two ways you can go about playing the PB4Y-2 Privateer, side climbing or diving. ; Side climbing

...rst to take off from the runway. When bombing, there are two main options: climbing to high altitudes and releasing the bombs from there works well but only in Vautour IIB has very good acceleration, after takeoff side climb to 5000 m. From there you have two options,

| Hull (left side) || 5,250 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A | Hull (right side) || 5,250 (250) || 500 || N/A || N/A

* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof) ...ly any medium and most heavies. However, you are subject to get hit in the side or front many times and will need the FPE and parts to repair on the field

...t that held two cannons, a 3-inch tank gun and a 37 mm gun mounted side-by-side. Further development on the type of transmission to use with the heavy tank * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Roof)

Armour is not on the operator's side in the M163, as it is thin enough to be destroyed by 12.7 mm machine guns f ...N/VPS-2]] tracking radar, with no search radar. The radar is fitted to the side of the turret.

...ctive, the firing perspective should give a very clear view of the enemy's side armour. A good shot with the M62 APCBC shell could knock out the enemy rath * The M18 is very good at climbing hills, particularly at steep angles

...otal of 1.2 m travelled — a lucky [[ASU-85]] could endure a hit from the side without the customary fate of disastrous explosion, but these rare moments This is further enhanced with good lower side armour and well angled top side armour. The sides are around 210 mm total with spaced armour in the tracks,

* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof) ...Against a [[Tiger II (H)]], this means aiming for the turret on the gunner side. At that position, the M26 can penetrate out to distances of 1,800 m.

...le difficulty, so to counter you should use your speed to attempt to get a side shot into either the turret or engine. If the T-50 cannot move you can outr * While fast on flat ground, it has problems with climbing steep hills

...d-on tracks over lower glacis'' || 20 mm <br> 10 mm (33°) ''Driver port - side'' || 20 mm (10°) <br> 15 mm (9°) ''Add-on wheels'' || 15 mm (18°) ''Fron ...que. The offroad mobility is good: the {{PAGENAME}} can reach 12 km/h when climbing uphill from idling and 15 km/h when fording. The "Ostketten" wide tracks fo

...mum speed. Where it has an advantage is in extremely rough terrain or hill climbing, where its tracks and a good power-to-weight ratio (10.36 hp/ton fully upgr ...isable its gunner. For best chance of penetration, do not shoot its turret side.

The side and back armour is weak, only 100 mm at its thickest. Some SPAA at rank IV ...ile despite its heavy tank status. The engine has a lot of horsepower, and climbing hills is surprisingly easy with this variant of the famed King Tiger.

...shoot first and stop it from closing the distance. If you are on its right side, it will have to turn towards you to bring its .50 cal to bear. Its 7.62 mm ...top speed, very slow reverse speed, slow hull traverse, and difficulty in climbing steep slopes

...s on the {{PAGENAME}} from these flanks will be able to penetrate if these side plates are not angled to account for the enemy. The front armour is also a ...near the driver and the machine gunner, or flank around and hit their weak side armour.

...54°, respectively. The IS-3, like previous variants, has fairly mediocre side and rear armour, therefore, angling should be avoided. The turret has been * Turret side armour is not equal throughout its length. In the side middle, it is 130 mm, then bordering the rear armour is 150 mm thick.

...t, however a shot to the side will likely be fatal due to the thin (15 mm) side armour and the vehicle only having a 2 man crew, this means that the loss o * Very slow at climbing hills

...y over 1,500 m distance.The ZiS-2 gun can sometimes penetrate the Tiger H1 side armour from long range. ...t is asymmetrical due to the loader position limiting movement to the left side. This can make the tracking of a target difficult if the gun reaches a stop

...nerally move at 34 km/h and accelerate towards 54 km/h after a while. When climbing, it will lose most of its speed and go at about 10 km/h and it does not lik All in all it's like a Soviet medium tank, but on a bit slower side.

...it will stop most of the spalling). Quite often enemies aim for the right side of {{PAGENAME}}, which will leave the HMG on the left operational, allowing ...atural battle rating, as many of the enemies will fire either at the right side, which will take out some crew but not the ammo, or flank and fire at the c

...4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]], [[Comet I]], and some TDs from the side like the [[Panzer IV/70(V)]]. Upon penetration, the shells create quite a b ...elled anti-air vehicle, but also a great vehicle for ambushes on the enemy side and rear armour. Be aware that all the tanks and aircraft it will oppose ar

...ENAME}} reaches 16 km/h when fording, it struggles at a meagre 4 km/h when climbing uphill from idling and 12 km/h uphill with some speed built-up. Due to its * Turret left side empty: 18&nbsp;''(+18)''

...s it faces will find penetrating this tank almost impossible even from the side due to the additional armour. ...nnons have lethal penetrations at short ranges. Shoot their turret or hull side. Frontal hull is not recommended since they can equip add-on armour and/or

...on wheels and tracks are 15 mm thick while the torsion bars in between the side armour are 10 mm thick. ...nough to act as a flanker or spotter, and you can easily get around to the side of unaware or slow opponents and take them by surprise.

...he good sniping spots before anyone else in the match. But there is a down side to the Cromwell's amazing speed, going in reverse will only let you go up t ...p you out or in worst case scenario you get taken out straight away from a side on hit. But instead help out the team from a distance of around 0-550m or i

*Steel boxes on the left and right side of the hull by the turret gives 4 mm extra armour at their location. * Right side empty: 25&nbsp;''(+36)'' shells.

...63.5 mm ''Overall side armour'' <br> 76.2 mm ''Side hatch'' <br> 38.1 mm ''Side edge'' || 50.8 mm <br> 25.4 mm (60-69°) ''Bottom'' || 19.05 mm ''Front'' < ...l suffer, as the suspension is not suited for rough terrain. Additionally, climbing hills is an excruciating experience due to the heavy armour, so you should

...manoeuvre it in the terrain. Flank the tank to get a good shot on its weak side armour. Eliminate the turret crew to immobilise their firepower, then move Side armour of the hull and turret's sides and flat parts of frontal armour are

...pnel, which significantly decreases its protection in any engagements. The side and rear armour is worse, at 14 and 10 mm respectively. This means that eve Use the Tetrarch's awesome off-road mobility and climbing to get into an unusual position behind enemy lines, fire a few shot and dis

..... and stays there, like an old runner taking its beat. It struggles a bit climbing hills and decelerates a lot when turning. This vehicle's driving is compara ...ood for wiping out the crew of open vehicles when catching them from their side/rear, like [[ZiS-30]], [[Sd.Kfz. 6/2]], [[Chi-Ha LG]], etc. This can someti

...as its overpowered engine (RB stock: 20 HP/tonne) should provide it. Hill-climbing and other inclination have it struggle to pick up a proper pace. All of the ...penetration is plenty to damage a wide range of armoured vehicles from the side and rear. Having an easy to reach key bind is recommended anyway, as it pay

...power required to pull itself over the obstacles and often gets stuck when climbing over them. ...ainst an IS-2 1943, aim at the hull armour that curves and blends into the side, or the turret cheeks. Its crew are closely packed and even the British sol

...) ''Lower glacis'' || 10 mm || 10 mm (12°) ''Middle'' <br> 12 mm (59°) ''Side'' || 6 mm ...ammunition rack. To prevent crew members from being knocked out, the right side should be protected whenever possible.

If hull must be exposed due to poor cover, only expose the left side, as it has less critical crew members and increases likelihood of back crew ...e it follow them. Try to keep some lead on the missile by moving it to the side a bit in case enemy tries to dodge the missile, as suddenly turning it hori

* Right side only: 68&nbsp;''(+52)'' shells. ...rom the front. So the best option is to go up behind it or attack from the side to destroy them. Another problem that shows itself strongly in close quarte

...ideal range being no more than 300 m. Aim at their flat hull side, turret side, hull cannon mount or the driving compartment (the near-vertical frontal ar * Lovely climbing ability combined with the amazing -15 degrees gun depression, it is great a

* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof) ...g for the turret right side if he is looking directly at you on the gunner side. At that position, you can penetrate up to a distance of 1,800 m.

| Turret || 45 + 25 mm (5°) ''Turret front'' <br> 45 mm (28-30°) ''Left side'' <br> 25 mm (10-19°) ''Gun mantlet'' <br> 35 mm (8-25°) ''View port'' || ...s, you must rely on road and downhills in order to achieve a decent speed. Climbing hills and turning on the spot are also a hard thing to achieve while drivin

...ed and acceleration, good turning rate (neutral steering) and awesome hill climbing capacity. Use its mobility to follow light tanks into large flanking manoeu ...ader. Thanks to its mobility, it is able to travel with great speed to one side of the map to another in little time. When sniping, always stay on the move

...at its rank, but this is usually overcome by its low silhouette and thick side armour. It shares many of its shortcomings with other French tanks of rank ...m) in relative safety. The most obvious weak spot is its turret flat left side, which is only 45 mm thick and badly angled, this makes hull-down position

...-style track system (similar to the Churchill) which runs across the whole side of its chassis. This tank is a mix of different inspirations, mainly late-w ...adequate cannon (although with a limited ammo selection), good frontal and side armour that allows for limited angling, and -10 degrees of gun depression.

...the back or the side. The {{PAGENAME}} has a slow turret traverse and flat side and rear armour, making it especially vulnerable to flanking. * Complex side armour negates occasional HEAT shells.

*** If a tank is flipped on its side, drive around to the 'bottom' side of the tank. Connect your hook to the tracks in the air and drive away from ...um speed of a given vehicle when being pulled. It can also be helpful when climbing a hill in a vehicles with poor traction (e.g. wheeled) and/or poor power-to

...ergy fighter, you can make use of energy-wasting manoeuvres such as spiral climbing, displacement rolls, Immelmann turns or vertical spirals. Vertical spirals ...led Vee engine equipped with a TK-300B turbo-supercharger on its starboard side and affording 2,000 hp for take-off and 1,750 hp at 7,500 m."

...will also often doom the tank by allowing chemical shells coming from the side to damage unprotected parts of the hull, triggering overpressure damage.]] ...t survive. Direct hit of explosive shells to the middle of the tank on any side, ATGM optics (commander sight) or turret hit in general is likely to instan

**The ammunition load in side turrets has been changed to 250 rounds per turret. ** The lower the speed the worse the cooling of the engine. When climbing at below optimum speeds, engine overheating will occur faster, regardless o

...om 127mm > 162mm. Rear turret thickness corrected from 51mm > 58mm. Turret side plates corrected from 93mm and 97mm, to Upper: 102mm, Mid: 107mm and Lower:

* The thickness of the side skirts for the “Coelain” has been changed from 30mm to 5mm. ...ted and CG-position dependant on how much fuel is being carried. Specified climbing parameters.

...or control of the capture point and exchange shots from the cliffs on each side of the valley. <span class="ttx-ab">In AB point A will be on the cliff side area south of the map, B is in the middle hill, C is in the valley at the N

...shots, with little effect. Players can climb the steep rocky hills on each side of the canyon to get shots into enemy tanks, in what would usually be safe ...route, leaves players very exposed to fire from the west of the map, while climbing the hill.

...rowing oneself incautiously at lightweight planes with superior turning or climbing capabilities will often not end well. ...with ease, whereas medium or heavy tanks will usually require hits to the side, rear, or roof. A successful penetration will almost certainly annihilate t

...dogfighting. Imagine a truck loaded with cement with wings strapped to the side. Congratulations, you just pictured a P-47 flying at low speeds. Now, with ...he angle of attack to 10-15 degrees. It is also a plausible option to stop climbing at this point since you will probably be above everyone. Next, it is recomm

...s, once you hit 370 km/h and above, your helicopter will flop to the right side. This is especially dangerous during low altitude flight as you won't have ...ombination of both. Those are mounted right behind your wing pylons on the side of Hind. Flares work against IR tracking missiles, chaff works against both

...n this map and allow armour to change flanks quickly without spending time climbing slopes. :* The bottom respawn on the german side has been sunk lower down to stop the possibility of sniping at it from a di

...istics can make evasion tricky (and lead to you losing lots of energy); by climbing to a suitable altitude (depending on what the other team are doing) you can ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

...rather smart on paper, with the driver and MG operator hiding on the right side of the tank, and main weapon crew hiding at the back along with ammunition, ...e the entire tank crew to a single coaxial autocannon spray from the right side, as nothing is protecting the driver there.

* Rolled homogeneous armour (Side, Rear, Roof) ...means aiming for the turret if he is looking directly at you on the gunner side. At that position, you can reliably penetrate the turret front from distanc

...ew members will likely be knocked out if a shot enters through the drivers side. It is possible to angle the gun shield towards an attacking enemy to try a ...ust isn't fast enough to excel in terms of mobility. It does struggle when climbing inclines in the terrain though due to the low horsepower. It can reverse a

...e power. In the bomber tech tree, the Tu-4 is a very versatile bomber, out climbing, out turning and out running the original B-29 Superfortress. Its payload a ...ing it is the [[J2M2|J2M2 Raiden]], another great naval plane. On the army side, you start with the initial variants of the Ki-43; these are highly manoeuv

...m (11,500-13,200 ft) where the Merlin XII engine performs optimally. After climbing, release WEP and reduce throttle to below 95% to cool the engine until you' ...ystem to the weapon to replace the earlier drum, turning the cannon on its side and fitting a blister on the wing to house the new mechanism.

:''Hotline:'' what is the device placed vertically on the bottom right side of the fuselage just underneath the cockpit on the [[A-10 (Family)|A-10]], ...lot be able to take over, why does the [[Bf 109 G-14]] have a heart on the side, which is the better tank: the [[Tiger II (H)]] or the [[Panther F]], is it

...Repairs]''' - Cunning, Reverse repairs, Better safe than sorry, The other side of war. ...'[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3_QVZhWm2o ROCKet Climbing]''' - ROCKet Climbing, Deep Infiltration, Tactical Spacing, Moby Dick.

...s up to a few seconds of pulling it to make the plane start rolling to one side and then spinning and can be easily countered by just letting the controls ...other Sabre. With a powerful engine, this plane can effectively use spiral-climbing in order to energy-trap MiGs. In fact, the Mk.6 has better speed, accelerat

...s overall manoeuvrability is very poor, and the performance is lacklustre. Climbing to high altitudes will be very difficult, and most fights will take place w ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

...d DB 603. However, the climb rate is quite lacklustre at only 13.8 m/s, so climbing to high altitudes will be difficult. Although the wings help the BV 155 tur * 57 mm Bulletproof glass (18°), side panes of the windshield

...hostile ground forces and then decide to join the fray, by either assault climbing the closest hostile, relying on its acceleration to gain an energy advantag ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

[[File:China I153 Wiki Image 1.jpg|thumb|Side view of a I-153.]] * Vulnerable to boom and zoom, especially when climbing

...will it leave most of the other planes behind when it takes off and starts climbing. Unlike many aircraft, it's very competitive even in uptiers when facing ai ...to a passive disadvantage. When a CW-21 dives on you, start banking to one side and turn under its negative G area as soon as the distance is <700 m. This

...te can be frustrating, but considering its poor high altitude performance, climbing to around 3,000 m or slightly higher should be enough. ...pursue enemies into the vertical through stall climbs, vertical loops, or climbing spirals. Feel free to "spray and pray", even a few hits onto an enemy can r

...ight back up to the perch where it was. Any enemy aircraft testing fate by climbing up after you, will most likely run out of energy and stall out, floating he ...is advised to come at most bombers from the front, from above or from the side where many bombers tend to be the weakest in armament. It is important to a

...and mediocre engine performance at high altitudes. To deal with this, side climbing is very recommended at the start of the match, it should be noted that the

...aystyle as its predecessors, which is turnfighting. Start off the match by climbing between 10-17 degrees to gain altitude. Although this is not a real BnZ fig ...~0.9 km, then use your great roll rate and turn rate, suddenly roll to one side and dodge under the attacker. This will usually force them to either shoot

...to climb at 180 miles an hour/ 290 km an hour* at around 15 degrees. Also, side climbs until around 2,500 m. At this altitude, the water will start to over ...and call for help. If they do overshoot and carry on their bearing without climbing, try and take a few ranging shots as you have a good chance of hitting but

There are two ways you can go about playing the ␗PB4Y-2 Privateer, side climbing or diving. ;Side climbing

...p to avoid getting jumped on by some of the better climbing aircraft. When climbing, it is best you keep your speed somewhere in the neighbourhood of roughly 3

...absence of WEP at higher altitudes. The best IAS (Indicated airspeed) for climbing is 250 km/h. ...ither pursue enemy bombers or escort friendly bombers by shooting down any climbing attackers. Should the team fail in establishing air superiority, don't stay

...n attempt to Boom-N-Zoom them, gaining speed in a dive for the attack then climbing away if the enemy lives to prevent them getting a good shot off. For the la ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...ive you enough time to respond or dive away. It is important to begin your side climb at an angle of about 8-10° until the fighter reaches speeds of about

...ive you enough time to respond or dive away. It is important to begin your side climb flying straight until the fighter reaches speeds of about 500-550 km/

[[File:F-84G-21-RE (China) climbing up above the clouds.jpg |450px|thumb|right|A '''{{PAGENAME}}''' ascending a ...del has a bit more climbing power and does not need to rely solely on side climbing and reach the necessary altitude to begin hunting bombers or diving onto ha

...shoot first and stop it from closing the distance. If you are on its right side, it will have to turn towards you to bring its .50 cal to bear. Its [[M1919 ...w top speed, very low reverse speed, slow hull traverse, and difficulty in climbing steep slopes

* Right side only: 68&nbsp;''(+52)'' shells. ...has a [[Type 97 (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 97]] machine gun mounted on the left side of the hull, and another on the turret roof, though they cannot be used if

...has a [[Type 97 (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 97]] machine gun mounted on the left side of the hull, and another on the turret roof. While it has enough ammunition ...ideal range being no more than 300 m. Aim at their flat hull side, turret side, hull cannon mount or the driving compartment (the near-vertical frontal ar

...4A2|2]], [[Panther A]]/[[Panther D|D]], [[Comet I]], and some TDs from the side like the [[Panzer IV/70(V)]]. Upon penetration, the shells create quite a b ...elled anti-air vehicle, but also a great vehicle for ambushes on the enemy side and rear armour. Be aware that all the tanks and aircraft it will oppose ar

...a far slower launch speed, forces the missile to expend much of its energy climbing rather than gaining speed, forces it to traverse much thicker air (even fur ...e and you have unlimited missiles. Because of the latter, you'd think side climbing could be a legitimate tactic, but due to the poor radar of the F-4C, the ra

...y from other planes and when the maximum level speed is reached then start climbing to 3000 m where its performance is the best. ...n when the distance between two planes open up the best option is to start climbing vertically and then fell on the enemy plane.

...elp the Sabre accelerate as best as it can, preferably somewhat off to the side. Once sufficient speed is attained (perhaps at around 800 km/h), zoom climb ...ust-to-weight is unhelpful and the Mk.4 lacks missiles to shove up a stall-climbing target's tailpipe.

* 2 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, belly-mounted at right side (135 + 185 = 320 total) ...to slightly adjust their aim to ensure the bullets don't miss just to the side of where they would normally aim. The ADEN cannons when they do hit their m

...for flanking or early-game rushing. The {{PAGENAME}} is also good for hill-climbing and can reach some nifty positions on some maps. The mobility lags slightly ...turret rotation and reloading. It also gives you chances to shoot at enemy side armour, which is the only way to penetrate heavier enemies if you use conve

...s, once you hit 370 km/h and above, your helicopter will flop to the right side. This is especially dangerous during low altitude flight as you won't have ...ombination of both. Those are mounted right behind your wing pylons on the side of the Hind. Flares work against IR tracking missiles, while chaff works ag

...owever, if German aircraft are present in the opposing team be cautious of climbing too high as they will be able to easily gain an altitude advantage over you ...you should attempt to burn both your opponent's and your own energy using climbing corkscrew manoeuvres to bring both of you into your optimal fighting altitu

...ugh room under, allowing easy tracking and leading of targets. However the side views are terrible as the wings & engines block out most of the view downwa

...presented with the {{PAGENAME}}, most people would cock their head to the side with a puzzled look on their face. It's a good thing that fighter jets are ...he {{PAGENAME}} was an attempt by the Swedish air force at creating a fast climbing bomber-interceptor armed with the deadliest fixed armament for its time. Al

...t to destroy enemy air targets. At the start of a match, immediately start climbing to reach the highest altitude possible. At that point, start looking for po ...hase of heavy calibre machine guns and quick-firing cannons; on the German side the Flak 38 had emerged as a potent threat to this flawed tactic, yet despi

...apabilities of this fighter, however, this comes with having speed on your side as when flying slower, it has a more challenging time to manoeuvre without ...ther aircraft try to speed away because if you try to pull up, turn to the side or pull-down, you risk expositing increased surface area of the skin, givin

...n to climb to a higher altitude, instead of flying directly into the fray, side-climb or spiral climb, thus avoiding the initial wave of enemy fighters all ...tude aircraft, always be on the lookout for aircraft coming from the enemy side of the map'').

...eak in performance compared to earlier jets, the {{PAGENAME}} is decent at climbing to altitude, and can very efficiently deal with targets thanks to the high * Attack opponents directly from the side or slightly from above (rockets)

...le:J21RA Side view .png|left|thumb|325x325px|{{PAGENAME}} as seen from the side.]] ...eak in performance compared to earlier jets, the {{PAGENAME}} is decent at climbing to altitude, and can very efficiently deal with targets thanks to the high

...ets. The Rb24 isn't very good at turning but can easily eliminate fighters climbing upwards, or those travelling at slow speeds. The optimal launch distance fo ==== Side-rushing ====

...compared to interceptors like the P-38 and even the P-47D-28 is better at climbing. It takes around 5 minutes to get to 5,000 m from sea level. Acceleration i ...] or [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]] which will easily out-climb the J26. Side climbing affords the calculating pilot the opportunity to reach a good altitude from

...s that the {{PAGENAME}} is best in class when it comes to acceleration and climbing performance. ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

*Side walls have a 14 mm steel plate As such, the aircraft's good climbing ability and acceleration make it better suited for a more passive boom and

...nt. Furthermore, the ammo racks are small and the last one is located on a side that almost no one ever fires at. By not charging at enemy tanks directly a ...ered engine when stock. Users should not be surprised if they have trouble climbing even mild grades from a standstill and it is not uncommon to need to back u

The MiG-23BN has only a pair of 16 mm steel plates on the side of the cockpit as extra protection against other targets. If it has to comm ...ls from the enemy's direction, as that means that an enemy fighter is also climbing to a high altitude. If no support is available, avoid the area until the ho

...mbs above the clouds to intercept.|thumb|420x420px|A shadowed {{PAGENAME}} climbing to intercept. ]] ...hanks to the {{PAGENAME}}'s performance, the plane can easily flank to the side or reach incredible altitudes while keeping a safe speed. Catching enemies

The thin side armour has the occasional ability to result in overpenetration and often fa ...sports a good engine with a fairly high RPM giving it a lot of torque for climbing a lot of obstacles and average terrain. Although the top speed never exceed

<!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof) ...0 horsepower, making it good on-road but just decent off-road and awful at climbing hills. The reverse speed is 9 km/h (5.5 mph), which works most of the time

* Location "Poland" — The height of the rocks on the cliff on the western side of the lake has been reduced. ...ur, main armour belt thickness has been changed (from 83 to 76,2mm), upper side armour model has been changed.

...sparrows are best used at the beginning of the battle, on enemies that are climbing. It may be best to use the radar in ACM mode to get better chances of locki ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

...ore than target practice for F-4Es with SARH missiles. Instead, start side climbing to 2 to 3 km, then flank already engaged targets. Your speed allows you to ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

...n yourself ready to dive down on enemy players, many of whom will still be climbing. Going low is the riskier option and relies on the Scimitar's immense speed ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...ver any and all opposition up to around 5,000 m (16,500 ft), and with side-climbing can easily manage to get to 10,000 m (33,000 ft) before anybody else can, s ...ulse Doppler radar. Use the UI to bring the radar lock warning line to the side of your aircraft (90 degree off the nose/tail). This will place the Phantom

...ere the enemy is, you can afford to stall climb and get a missile off to a climbing enemy F-104A. ...ighters should be engaged with care: keep away from the battlefield before climbing to avoid enemy SAMs. It is however the better air-to-air fighter compared t

...get dodges, extend away and gain a comfortable amount of separation before climbing and preparing for another pass. Working with teammates is very helpful to k ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

The Khrizantema-S's climbing ability is mediocre, but it should be able to climb any hills when spaded. ! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth<br/>Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}

You will find this vehicle very useful at climbing up hills and flanking through the sides of the map. It feels better in the ...nsistently effective tactic is to flank an enemy vehicle and fire into the side of the crew compartment, aiming near the turret to disable their ability to

* Packing 15&nbsp;''(+33)'' shells will keep ammo only on the hull's right side. ...n be used for both anti-air duty and for destroying tracks, add-on armour, side-skirts, and lightly armoured vehicles (such as open-top SPAAGs and SPGs), b

...th only one more lost resulting in a vehicle knockout. A shot to the right side of the vehicle's front would knock out the engine and if it had enough pene ...swift moving vehicle, able to do sneaky flanking manoeuvres and capable of climbing steep hills to get into ambush positions. When played right, the Strf 9040

...W-18 engine. The plane is able to reach about Mach 1 speed in level speed (climbing may be necessary) making it one of the fastest planes at its battle rating, The F11F is very good at climbing: ~65 m/s at sea level when the plane is fully loaded with no additional arm

...ght in the level flight, when turning the plane tends to roll to the right side. Stall characteristics are outstanding, and with the fuel set to 30 minutes ...the [[Bf 109 F-4]] or [[Bf 109 G-2|G-2]] by 2-4 m/s. Escaping from them by climbing away should be avoided, but it still allows the plane to get pretty quick t

...will not attack you, allowing you to climb uninterrupted. You do not stop climbing at a certain altitude, but rather once you're above or at the altitude of a ...ming correctly, dive right when the strike aircraft finishes a pass and is climbing up for the next pass, this is when it is the slowest and most unresponsive.

...PLAAF approved a design for a jet attacker based on the MiG-19, but with a side intake, called the Dongfeng 106. The design process was delayed by the econ ...e [[J-6A|J-6]]/[[MiG-19PT|MiG-19]], but it has a new forward fuselage with side-mounted air intakes and a pointed nose, giving it a sleek appearance. It is

The P-40F-5 does not climb well so side-climbing is advised. The engine is best performing at low to mid altitudes of about ...t flat-out easily, so turn around after 3-4 km and try to head on or start climbing then. The A6M might start to climb to try and gain energy- if you keep runn

* Mediocre climb performance (side climbing recommended)

...ost-penetration damage. While these darts cannot pierce the front (or even side) hull of a modern MBT, it will pierce its roof without problems, and the ro ...contrails will form at approximately 5800 meters in altitude. As such, if climbing, to not give your position away staying just below this altitude may be pre

...to climb 80 degrees vertically. As such it excels in the interceptor role, climbing at a extremely high rate of up to 116.4 m/s in AB and 100 m/s in RB. Able t To land the BI, flip the plane on its side, use the rudder during the turns to help cause more fiction with the air, w

...arily use [[Boom & Zoom]] (BnZ) tactics for this aircraft. You may need to side climb in order to get into a viable position, given that many Allied aircra ...dvantage on the enemy, which will give more opportunities for BnZing. When climbing back up, however, it is advisable to pay attention to what enemy aircraft m

...f or flares, leaving it vulnerable to enemy missile attacks. On the bright side, the aircraft can use its SRAAMs to intercept incoming missiles head-on. It ...ly avoid turn fighting, instead opting to make high speed attacks from the side of enemies. How much fuel you take is up to you: the minimum load of 10 min

* Mediocre climbrate (side climbing recommended)

...e. Side aspect shots can also work provided the target does not have thick side armour. Lightly armoured targets should be annihilated if hit anywhere. The ...tary research points when grinding: stay at low altitude, loop around to a side base, drop the bombs, then head towards the center of the map to join the f

In Air Realistic Battles, the best usage of the P-47 is to side climb due to the rather mediocre climb rate. When you are above most fighte * Mediocre climb performance (side climbing recommended)

...g, set the range of the radar to 20 km instead of 10 km to detect any side-climbing planes to prioritize before they climb above the maximum radar elevation ra

...king out the pilot or the engine. It is completely open to attack from the side and front although it can be armed with flares and chaff. Overall, survivab ...n performance (especially the triple gunpods, which eliminate this plane's climbing ability in a fight).

...]]s, etc., can all be torn to shreds with the .50 cals- primarily from the side and top. Note that in SB, the P-40 will wobble a lot (sideways mainly) so y ...it flat-out easily, so turn around after 3-4km and try to head-on or start climbing then. The A6M might start to climb to try and gain energy- if you keep runn

Keep the F-84F's speed around 700 km/h when climbing. The aircraft has relatively good dive acceleration and top end for its BR. ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...and bring more shots on the ASRAD-R. A successful penetration on the right side of the hull usually detonates the ammo and blows the whole crew up. The unm <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)

...s to spawn for the mission is shown in the bottom-left corner to the right side of the other indicators. ...ng. You can then respawn at the air point with a discount, saving time for climbing. (You cannot use the air spawn with a fully intact plane, however.)

* Leclerc S1, Leclerc S2 - Side screens with combined armour have been changed to volumetric armour. * Destabilization of the APFSDS round has been added after impacting side modules of the heavy ERA (Kontakt 5, Relikt). Destabilization of the round

...t over-the-nose visibility. The late G models also have an improved canopy side with less frames, and the solid armour headset is replaced by a transparent ...earlier 109s. When taking off, the Bf 109 will shift severely to the left side due to the huge torque, so consider setting keybinds for left and right bra

Unfortunately, zoom-climbing and dive acceleration are not the "Jug's" forte. The Bf 109 has a superior ...tly more than the D-25), it still will have some troubles accelerating and climbing. Keep in mind that this boost is only achieved on WEP, although on military

...5° angle and you may want to try a slight side climb on smaller maps. Try climbing and staying with your team. You will be outclassed by many fighters, so pla

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...resists machine gun fire, or autocannons from long-range and at an angle. Side armour can be penetrated by machine guns larger than 12.7 mm at close range * Lacklustre power to weight ratio: struggles climbing slopes or rocks

...h the [[Centauro]] for example in terms of zipping in and out of cover and climbing to unusual vantage points. ...spots of enemy tanks and try to flank. Contemporary MBTs tend to have poor side armour and even a half decent angle of attack may be enough for the APFSDS

...ideal range being no more than 300 m. Aim at their flat hull side, turret side, hull cannon mount or the driving compartment (the near-vertical frontal ar * Lovely climbing ability combined with the amazing -15 degrees gun depression, it is great a

...ght in the level flight, when turning the plane tends to roll to the right side. Stall characteristics are very good, with the fuel set to 30 minutes it st ...the [[Bf 109 F-4]] or [[Bf 109 G-2|G-2]] by 2-4 m/s, escaping from them by climbing away should be avoided, but still allows the plane to get pretty quick to 3

...ssile. Staying below 10,000 feet (~3,000 metres) and going off towards the side of the battle at the start will let the {{PAGENAME}} work from the inside o ...doors were added to the fuselage above the wing trailing edge (one on each side of fuselage) to provide additional air to the engines for added thrust duri

...they use radar guidance and thus they can lock onto enemies from front and side. However, SARH missiles need continuous radar lock of enemy planes in order

...e right if you want a more head-on engagement or to the left if you want a side/back of the enemy attack position (in a majority of maps players go to thei ..., BVR. Fly to the side of a map at an angle, accelerate up to Mach 1, then climbing up to 5-7 km. Turn back to face the furball and use your radar to lock onto

...s, VT1 has brilliant 12 km of effective firing range that might catch side-climbing jets off guard. It never leaves any vapour trail and smoke in its path, and ...tale NG Short-Range SAM System. It has 2 missile launchers mounted on each side of its unmanned turret. Each launcher can fire 4 rounds of VT1 but can only

...lightly and engage targets that are low in energy and altitude. While side climbing, the most optimal angle to do so is at 20° maximum. This will allow you to * Mediocre climb rate, needs to side climb in order to gain altitude

...le, it still can keep up with the slower medium and heavy tanks of its BR. Climbing hills and getting around corners will be slightly tougher than the average * Submarine like side hull construction works as spaced armour, defeating low-end HEAT and HE

...and manoeuvrability, the {{PAGENAME}} is almost unstoppable. Start off by climbing to around 20,000 ft (~6,000 m) and then levelling off to enter supersonic s ...ts m/56D rockets can be used as flares against missiles from the front and side. Always try to keep up higher speeds, using the {{PAGENAME}}'s good acceler

...ent energy retention in those zones and can easily perform zoom climbs and climbing spirals. The best control authority is achieved at high subsonic speeds (~6 ...through overpressure or shrapnel. Even MBTs can be knocked out by hits to side or roof armour, although this requires more precision and is best attempted

<!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof) ...its top speed on both hard road and grassland. The Wiesel does quite well climbing hills and steep inclines when spaded. Commanders of a spaded Wiesel can exp

...nd energy management. However, insufficient power can be noticed when zoom climbing or when turning at low speed, and regaining the speed back can take a while ...Launch your missile, then crank to one side. To crank means to turn to one side as far as possible without losing radar lock. This makes the enemy's missil

* The engine sound on the Abrams possibly being badly distorted when climbing a slope has been fixed. * Challenger 2 TES — overestimated durability of the side skirts has been fixed.

...t of the R530. It can be used at medium range at high altitude (preferable side-on) but it will be a missile that you rarely use since you have access to t ...in mind though is that the AIM-9D pulls too much lead when fired off from side-aspect so it will be easier to dodge.

...armament. It should be used as a support fighter in boom and zoom attacks, climbing to 4,000-5,000 m and diving on unsuspected victims. The upgraded guns in th ...ver it performs better at high altitudes and has a decent top speed, thus, climbing to 4000 m or more is highly recommended.

...ement with them. When running away with the enemy closing in, try to avoid climbing at all. If a climb is desired, it is best to wait until the enemy is a at s ...e Middle East, as well as better performance than the aircraft of the Arab side.

The Kfir C.7 is one of the fastest accelerating and best climbing planes in the game, its performance at >1,234 km/h and high altitude is par ...r, more noticeable feature was the addition of two small canards on either side of the intakes.

...ity of this aircraft during interception and especially during head-on and side-on engagements with enemy aircraft. The design was greatly favoured by the ...rating, is the [[R-3R]] radar-guided missiles, which allow for head-on and side-on engagement against unaware or overconfident aircraft, if the radar lock

...s an abysmal climb rate, it is also quite slow for a plane at its BR. Side climbing is advised. The turn time is slightly worse than the [[Spitfire LF Mk IX]] ...ilots should side climb, stay at around 3,000 m of altitude and let better climbing teammates tackle the first wave of enemy interceptors, trying to pick off t

...If the player uses relative controls, simply pulling the plane "up" to the side should net an 18-second turn rate by default. At this point, the plane can ...ck of the target (and then self-destruct as a result) when launched to the side. While SuperTEMP doesn't reach [[SRAAM]] level of reliability and can be ou

...d is not armed by hitting the water, after ricocheting it may hit a ship's side. ...fixed bug with rubber fabric shields hanging in the air, shown when steel side shields are damaged

* Small slivers of 5 mm armour hang off the top side hull armour, giving minuscule protections at those areas. * Track blocks on the side hull armour allows an extra 20 mm of armour at their locations.

...e any depression when facing forward, so most likely the vehicle shows its side or back to the enemy. This is why it's best to find a good spot early in th ...RECAM for short, began to plan out an easy and cheap method to give their side a stronger fighting chance by upgunning several Lancia 3Ro trucks with a Š

...hells will have a chance to damage if the ship is facing the fire with its side flat. And with the reduction of the distance to 5-7km such plates would be ...e disabled by objects in the line of sight, or by moving the camera to the side.

...d chance of reaching them. The AIM-9Ms are almost impossible to dodge from side and rear aspects due to its IRCCM. However, you should avoid firing them in ...path as the rest of your team. Try keeping a speed of above 800 km/h while climbing to maybe 5,000 to 7,000 m altitude. However, this playstyle leaves you open

...t altitudes above 3000 m so that its radar can be effectively used against climbing enemies, like the F-104s in case of an uptier. ...s a top speed of just under Mach 1 and adequate acceleration. On the other side, it has very poor manoeuvrability in its BR range, right behind the [[Tu-4]

* '''MBK Pr.186''' — the gap between the deck armour and the port side has been removed. ...ring and heeling parameters have been adjusted. Ship doesn't roll onto its side, watering takes longer and more smoothly.

.... Once the enemy plane is within gun range, perform a sharp turn to either side and allow the enemy plane to overshoot. This will allow for a quick window ...han the B-239 however it struggles with turning. B-239 pilots should avoid climbing up toward a 109 F-1. If a B-239 pilot decides to pitch up for an F-1, the F

Side climbing at a 10° angle to get high altitudes is ideal, as going head first into en ! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking<br/>Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}

...uld therefore be avoided, as the MiG-21bis will often end up on the losing side. ...f flanking around. This scenario usually compose of only one enemy fighter climbing up, which a skilled MiG-21bis pilot can begin engaging in their favour if t

*Steel boxes on the left and right side of the hull by the turret gives 4 mm extra armour at their location. * Right side empty: 25&nbsp;''(+36)'' shells.

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...for fending off enemy fighters is to use the rudders to direct one of the side gunners towards the attacking plane. It is also smart to use the guns manua ...load of bombs or torpedoes and has defensive gunners on all sides. The two side gunners have .50 cal machine guns, making it more than capable of destroyin

...y action. In 1926 she underwent a refit that added torpedo blisters to the side of hull, making it wider. At the beginning of WWII, she patrolled the Atlan ...Tow to Dry Dock''' - ''Battleship Texas''|cTW6RX5ECMc|'''Battleship Texas, Climbing A Turret''' - ''Tom Scott, The Older One''}}

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...ll-over, which will knock out the pilot in most circumstances. On the plus side, the Jaguar has access to a very effective set of air-brakes and landing fl It is advised that the player loiter behind the frontlines, climbing to a high altitude, waiting for the bomb targets to respawn. Alternatively,