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| − | {{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[TBF-1_(Disambiguation)|TBF-1 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
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| | == Description == | | == Description == |
| − | <!--''In the description, the first part needs to be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle. If the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle it is talking about.''-->
| + | ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Make an air or ground vehicles list on which this weapon is installed in our game.'' |
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| | + | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === |
| | + | <!--''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.''--> |
| | + | * [[Beaufighter Mk VIc]] |
| | + | * [[Spitfire Mk IIb]] |
| | + | * [[Whirlwind Mk I]] |
| | + | * [[Whirlwind P.9]] |
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| − | [[File:GarageImage_Avenger_Mk_II_Great_Britain.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
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| − | {{break}}
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} British dive bomber {{Battle-rating|2}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.39]] as the ''Avenger Mk.I'' before it was renamed in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The Avenger Mk II is a British variant of the American Grumman TBF-1 Avenger licensed to General Motors to build as a TBM-1.
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| | == General info == | | == General info == |
| − | === Flight Performance ===
| + | ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' |
| − | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, manoeuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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| − | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,650 m)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | |412||398|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||31.6||32.4||3.2||3.2||307
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| − | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,650 m)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | ! AB
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| − | ! RB
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| − | |452||432|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||29.6||30.0||9.2||5.1||307
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| − | ====Details====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! colspan="5" | Features
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| − | ! Combat flap
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| − | ! Take-off flap
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| − | ! Landing flap
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| − | ! Air brakes
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| − | ! Arrestor gear
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| − | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓ <!-- ✓ -->
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! colspan="5" | Limits
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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| − | ! +
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| − | | {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||520|| ~5 || ~3
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
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| − | ! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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| − | ! Radiator<br>(km/h)
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| − | | < 360 || < 360 || < 303 || > 220
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Setting 1
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | |798 m|| 1,500 hp || 1,669 hp
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| − | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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| − | |-
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | | 3,162 m || 1,350 hp || 1,502 hp
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| − | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
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| − | ! Optimal altitude
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| − | ! 100% Engine power
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| − | ! WEP Engine power
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| − | | ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| − | === Survivability and armour ===
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| − | <!--''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''-->
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| − | * 6.35 mm Steel plate in the nose.
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| − | * 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
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| − | * 12.7 mm Steel plate in dorsal gunner's seat.
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| − | * 12.7 mm Steel plate in front of dorsal gunner.
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| − | * 40 mm Bulletproof glass in front of dorsal gunner.
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| − | * 12.7 mm Steel plate in front of ventral gunner.
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| − | * 6.35 mm Steel plate under the ventral gunner.
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| − | * 0.1 mm Wood connecting ventral gunner's armour.
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| − | * Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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| − | * More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
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| − | == Armaments ==
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| − | === Offensive armament ===
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| − | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''-->
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| − | {{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}
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| − | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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| − | * 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (310 rpg = 620 total)
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| − | === Suspended armament ===
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| − | <!--''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''-->
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| − | {{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}
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| − | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance"
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| − | * 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs
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| − | * 1 x Mk.13 torpedo
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| − | * 1 x Mk.13/44 torpedo
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| − | === Defensive armament ===
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| − | <!--''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''-->
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| − | {{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}
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| − | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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| − | * 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg)
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| − | * 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)
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| − | == Usage in the battles == | + | === Available shells === |
| − | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''-->The Avenger Mk II offers two 12.7mm machine guns with a combined total of 1200 rounds (one in each wing) ideal for strafing ground vehicles and fortifications. It also offers, another additional 12.7mm machine gun in the ball turret. It has 400 rounds, and is very capable of taking down pursuing forces. In the rear belly, of the plane it features a 7.62mm machine gun. This has 500 rounds of ammo.
| + | ''Describe the shells that are available for the cannon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' |
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| − | Fly low and fast, head towards your target drop your ordinance and bug out. However, If there are no hostile fighters, in the area. Destroy some enemy ground installations. E.g. AA, light vehicles, landing crafts and anti-tank positions.
| + | === Comparison with analogues === |
| | + | ''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.'' |
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| − | ===Manual Engine Control=== | + | == Usage in battles == |
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| + | ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against the main opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' |
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| − | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Radiator
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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| − | ! Oil
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| − | ! Water
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| − | ! Type
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| − | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| − | ===Modules===
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| − | ! colspan="1" | Tier
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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| − | ! colspan="1" | Survivability
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| − | ! colspan="2" | Weaponry
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| − | | I
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| − | | Fuselage Repair
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| − | | Radiator
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| − | | II
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| − | | Airframe
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| − | | III
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| − | | Wings Repair
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| − | | Engine
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| − | | IV
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| − | All modifications and improvements are unlocked and purchased when bought.
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| | === Pros and cons === | | === Pros and cons === |
| − | <!--''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle regarding its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Do not use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''-->
| + | ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' |
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| | '''Pros:''' | | '''Pros:''' |
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| − | * Good manoeuvrability. | |
| − | * Robust construction.
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| − | * Adaptive secondary ordinance for different maps e.g. naval and ground based operations.
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| − | * Very good vision in cockpit.
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| | '''Cons:''' | | '''Cons:''' |
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| − | * Limited bomb selection for a bomber. | |
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| | == History == | | == History == |
| − | <!-- Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article. -->
| + | ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.'' |
| − | The Avenger Mk II is a British variant of the American Grumman TBF-1 Avenger. Only 402 where given to British, under the lend lease program. It was internally designated by Grumman as the TBF-1B. The British once they received them, initially designated it the Tarpon TR.Mk 1. Then later on, it was re-designated as the Avenger. The Avenger is a single engine monoplane. It consists of, a three man crew. It’s primarily role, was a torpedo bomber. However, could also be used as an ordinary bomber.
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| − | Only difference between the, Avenger to the US TBF-1 versions is: The installation of British oxygen systems and gun sights.
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| − | Avengers were first assigned to HMS Victorious in 1943; -832 squadron 1 and later on to serve in 845 squadron 1. They where supplied from, January through to February 1943 to British government. Then the Majority of these planes where returned to the U.S. Navy in June 1943.
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| | == Media == | | == Media == |
| − | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | + | ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' |
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| − | == Read also ==
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| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''
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| − | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | + | == See also == |
| − | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | + | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
| − | <!--''ETC.''-->
| + | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;'' |
| | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' |
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| − | == Sources == | + | == External links == |
| | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | | ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
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| | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' |
| − | * ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' | + | * ''encyclopedia page on weapon;'' |
| | * ''other literature.'' | | * ''other literature.'' |
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| − | {{Britain bombers}} | + | {{Britain aircraft cannons}} |
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| | + | [[Category:Aircraft cannons]] |
