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='''Pros:'''=
 
='''Pros:'''=
 
==Japan==
 
==Japan==
=== * '''A'''XX for Carrier-based fighter:===
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=== * '''A'''XX as a carrier-based fighter:===
 
** Arrestor hook
 
** Arrestor hook
 
** Strictly air-to-air role
 
** Strictly air-to-air role
*** Gets 2x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Type 97 No.6 Land Bomb (60kg)]], but strongly ill-advised for air-battles
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*** Gets 2 x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|60 kg Type 97 No. 6 Land Bombs]], though strongly ill-advised for air battles
 
** Decent cannon armament
 
** Decent cannon armament
 
** Extremely manoeuvrable
 
** Extremely manoeuvrable
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** Very short takeoff distance
 
** Very short takeoff distance
  
=== * '''B'''XX for Carrier-based torpedo bomber:===
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=== * '''B'''XX as a carrier-based torpedo bomber:===
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Arrestor hook
 
** Arrestor hook
** 1x [[Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Aerial Torpedo]]
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** 1 x [[Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Aerial Torpedo]]
 
*** Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at {{Annotation|580 km/h|350 mph}} and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
 
*** Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at {{Annotation|580 km/h|350 mph}} and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
** 6x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Type 97 No.6 Land Bomb (60kg)]]
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** 6 x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|60 kg Type 97 No. 6 Land Bombs]]
 
*** Gets a bomb bay of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
 
*** Gets a bomb bay of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
** 1x [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|No.80 Land Bomb (800kg)]]
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** 1 x [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|800 kg No. 80 Land Bombs]]
*** Heaviest bomb Japanese Navy can offer  
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*** Heaviest bomb the Japanese Navy has to offer
  
=== * '''D'''XX for Carrier-based dive bomber:===
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=== * '''D'''XX as a carrier-based dive bomber:===
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Arrestor hook
 
** Arrestor hook
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** Medium sized bomb (choice)
 
** Medium sized bomb (choice)
  
=== * '''H'''XX for Flying boat:===
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=== * '''H'''XX as a flying boat:===
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Landing floats
 
** Landing floats
 
*** Can capture points in Naval
 
*** Can capture points in Naval
 
** Decent combined defensive armament
 
** Decent combined defensive armament
** 2x [[Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Aerial Torpedo]]
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** 2 x [[Type 91 Model 3 (850 kg)|Type 91 Aerial Torpedoes]]
 
*** Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at {{Annotation|580 km/h|350 mph}} and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
 
*** Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at {{Annotation|580 km/h|350 mph}} and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
** 12x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Type 97 No.6 Land Bomb (60kg)]]
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** 12 x [[Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|60 kg Type 97 No. 6 Land Bombs]]
*** Gets 2x bomb racks of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
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*** Gets 2 x bomb racks of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
** 2x [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|No.80 Land Bomb (800kg)]]
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** 2 x [[Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|800 kg No. 80 Land Bombs]]
*** Heaviest bomb Japanese Navy can offer  
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*** Heaviest bomb the Japanese Navy has to offer
  
=== * '''G'''XX for Land-based attack bomber:===
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=== * '''G'''XX as a land-based attack bomber:===
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Bomber spawn
 
** Decent combined defensive armament
 
** Decent combined defensive armament
  
=== * '''J'''XX for Land-based fighter plane:===
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=== * '''J'''XX as a land-based fighter:===
 
** Usually gets interceptor spawn
 
** Usually gets interceptor spawn
 
** Powerful armament
 
** Powerful armament
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** Excellent climb rate
 
** Excellent climb rate
 
** Excellent top speed
 
** Excellent top speed
** Excellent dive characteristic
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** Excellent dive characteristics
 
** Great energy retention
 
** Great energy retention
  
=== * '''N'''XX for Fighter hydroplane:===
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=== * '''N'''XX as a hydroplane fighter:===
 
** Landing floats
 
** Landing floats
 
*** Can capture points in Naval
 
*** Can capture points in Naval
** Removing the floats makes you a capable dogfighter
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** Breaking off the floats makes you a capable dogfighter
*** Quite undertiered once floats are gone
 
  
 
===* Common Navy plane construction:===
 
===* Common Navy plane construction:===
 
** Decent (Model 2) offensive armament: [[Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)|20 mm Type 99 Model 2 Cannon]]
 
** Decent (Model 2) offensive armament: [[Type 99 Model 2 (20 mm)|20 mm Type 99 Model 2 Cannon]]
*** ''Ground Targets'': Great for Ground battles
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*** ''Ground targets'': Great for Ground battles
 
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:::* AP-I:
 
:::* AP-I:
::::* Shreds soft targets, and can weaken / destroy weak top armored tanks, especially engine decks
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::::* Shreds soft targets, and can weaken/destroy tanks with weak top armour, especially engine decks
 
::::* Easily sets fire to air targets
 
::::* Easily sets fire to air targets
 
:::* HEF(T):
 
:::* HEF(T):
 
::::* Tracer can help you aim on target
 
::::* Tracer can help you aim on target
::::* The few rounds in the belt can still wreck havoc on enemy planes with their HE filler  
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::::* The few rounds in the belt can still wreck havoc on enemy planes with their HE filler
 
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::* ''Stealth'': Great for Air battles
 
::* ''Stealth'': Great for Air battles
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:::* HEF:
 
:::* HEF:
 
::::* Near full HE belt
 
::::* Near full HE belt
::::* Wrecks havoc on enemy planes with HE filler  
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::::* Wrecks havoc on enemy planes with HE filler
 
:::* AP-I:
 
:::* AP-I:
 
::::* Easily sets fire to air targets
 
::::* Easily sets fire to air targets
 
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:* Excellent manoeuvrability
 
:* Excellent manoeuvrability
:* Nose mounted armament
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:* Nose-mounted armament
:* Small radiator drag
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:* Little radiator drag
  
 
==<nowiki>* {{PAGENAME}}</nowiki> specific==
 
==<nowiki>* {{PAGENAME}}</nowiki> specific==
* (Here Goes Anything That's Special / Unique To Said Plane (Family))
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* (Here Goes Anything That's Special/Unique To Said Plane (Family))
Other Examples:  
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Other Examples:
* '''B6N''' Specific:
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* '''B6N''' specific:
** Great engine power, produces 1660 hp
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** Great engine power, produces 1,660 hp
 
** High top speed for a torpedo bomber (464 km/h)
 
** High top speed for a torpedo bomber (464 km/h)
  
* '''D4Y''' Specific:
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* '''D4Y''' specific:
 
** Fast, can outrun almost anything, save P-38s
 
** Fast, can outrun almost anything, save P-38s
 
*** Its speed forces the enemy to tail behind your gunner, giving you a chance to shoot at the approaching fighter with your turret
 
*** Its speed forces the enemy to tail behind your gunner, giving you a chance to shoot at the approaching fighter with your turret
  
* '''D4Y3 Ko''' Specific:
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* '''D4Y3 Ko''' specific:
 
** Improved defensive armament
 
** Improved defensive armament
 
** Improved radial engine which won't overheat, and is an improvement from the D4Y1 and D4Y2
 
** Improved radial engine which won't overheat, and is an improvement from the D4Y1 and D4Y2
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='''Cons:'''=
 
='''Cons:'''=
 
==Japan==
 
==Japan==
=== * '''A'''XX for Carrier-based fighter:===
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=== * '''A'''XX as a carrier-based fighter:===
 
** Strictly air-to-air role
 
** Strictly air-to-air role
 
** Limited ammo
 
** Limited ammo
 
** Slow
 
** Slow
** Low dive speed, and easily compressed in a dive
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** Low dive speed, and compresses easily in a dive
  
===* '''B'''XX for Carrier-based torpedo bomber===
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===* '''B'''XX as a carrier-based torpedo bomber:===
 
** No offensive armament
 
** No offensive armament
 
** No airbrakes
 
** No airbrakes
** Relatively Large target
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** Relatively large target
  
===* '''D'''XX for Carrier-based dive bomber:===
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===* '''D'''XX as a carrier-based dive bomber:===
 
** Has bomb cradle, significant delay in fuselage bomb drop
 
** Has bomb cradle, significant delay in fuselage bomb drop
 
** Few ordnance options
 
** Few ordnance options
 
** Not good for bombing bases
 
** Not good for bombing bases
  
=== * '''H'''XX for Flying boat:===
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=== * '''H'''XX as a flying boat:===
 
** Huge target
 
** Huge target
 
** Slow
 
** Slow
 
** Lack of land-suitable gear
 
** Lack of land-suitable gear
*** Very unreliable to land on regular run-ways
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*** Very unreliable to land on regular runways
  
=== * '''G'''XX for Land-based attack bomber:===
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=== * '''G'''XX as a land-based attack bomber:===
 
** Large target
 
** Large target
  
=== * '''J'''XX for Land-based fighter plane:===
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=== * '''J'''XX as a land-based fighter:===
** Severely stiffens at higher speeds
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** Severe control stiffening at higher speeds
 
*** Doesn't turn well
 
*** Doesn't turn well
 
*** Elevator doesn't respond well
 
*** Elevator doesn't respond well
=== * '''N'''XX for Fighter hydroplane:===
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=== * '''N'''XX as a hydroplane fighter:===
 
** Excessive drag due to pontoon
 
** Excessive drag due to pontoon
*** Poor climb-rate and turn time
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*** Poor climb rate and turn time
 
*** Very poor dogfighter
 
*** Very poor dogfighter
  
 
===* Common Navy plane construction:===
 
===* Common Navy plane construction:===
** Poor (low caliber) offensive armament: [[Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 97 MG]]
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** Poor (low calibre) offensive armament: [[Type 97 navy (7.7 mm)|7.7 mm Type 97 MG]]
 
** Poor (Model 1) off/defensive armament: [[Type 99 Model 1 (20 mm)|20 mm Type 99 Model 1 Cannon]]
 
** Poor (Model 1) off/defensive armament: [[Type 99 Model 1 (20 mm)|20 mm Type 99 Model 1 Cannon]]
 
*** Very low muzzle velocity
 
*** Very low muzzle velocity
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==<nowiki>* {{PAGENAME}}</nowiki> specific==
 
==<nowiki>* {{PAGENAME}}</nowiki> specific==
* (Here Goes Anything That's Special / Unique To Said Plane (Family))
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* (Here Goes Anything That's Special/Unique To Said Plane (Family))
  
* '''B6N''' Specific:
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* '''B6N''' specific:
 
** Dead zones directly behind the aircraft, you are better off turn fighting and using your turrets while they struggle to complete the turn
 
** Dead zones directly behind the aircraft, you are better off turn fighting and using your turrets while they struggle to complete the turn
  
* '''B6N1 Model 11''' Specific:
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* '''B6N1 Model 11''' specific:
 
** Single 7.7 mm in the left wing
 
** Single 7.7 mm in the left wing

Revision as of 14:55, 21 January 2021


Pros:

Japan

* AXX as a carrier-based fighter:

    • Arrestor hook
    • Strictly air-to-air role
    • Decent cannon armament
    • Extremely manoeuvrable
      • Excellent turn rate
      • Excellent roll rate
    • Very short takeoff distance

* BXX as a carrier-based torpedo bomber:

* DXX as a carrier-based dive bomber:

    • Bomber spawn
    • Arrestor hook
    • Airbrakes
    • Medium sized bomb (choice)

* HXX as a flying boat:

    • Bomber spawn
    • Landing floats
      • Can capture points in Naval
    • Decent combined defensive armament
    • 2 x Type 91 Aerial Torpedoes
      • Torpedo has the highest drop speed in the game at 580 km/h and is one of the most feared torpedoes in Naval Battles
    • 12 x 60 kg Type 97 No. 6 Land Bombs
      • Gets 2 x bomb racks of 6 x 60 kg bombs which can be used to hit multiple targets
    • 2 x 800 kg No. 80 Land Bombs
      • Heaviest bomb the Japanese Navy has to offer

* GXX as a land-based attack bomber:

    • Bomber spawn
    • Decent combined defensive armament

* JXX as a land-based fighter:

    • Usually gets interceptor spawn
    • Powerful armament
      • Plenty of ammo
    • Armour and self-sealing fuel tanks
    • Excellent climb rate
    • Excellent top speed
    • Excellent dive characteristics
    • Great energy retention

* NXX as a hydroplane fighter:

    • Landing floats
      • Can capture points in Naval
    • Breaking off the floats makes you a capable dogfighter

* Common Navy plane construction:

  • AP-I:
  • Shreds soft targets, and can weaken/destroy tanks with weak top armour, especially engine decks
  • Easily sets fire to air targets
  • HEF(T):
  • Tracer can help you aim on target
  • The few rounds in the belt can still wreck havoc on enemy planes with their HE filler
  • Stealth: Great for Air battles
  • No tracers
  • HEF:
  • Near full HE belt
  • Wrecks havoc on enemy planes with HE filler
  • AP-I:
  • Easily sets fire to air targets
  • Excellent manoeuvrability
  • Nose-mounted armament
  • Little radiator drag

* {{PAGENAME}} specific

  • (Here Goes Anything That's Special/Unique To Said Plane (Family))

Other Examples:

  • B6N specific:
    • Great engine power, produces 1,660 hp
    • High top speed for a torpedo bomber (464 km/h)
  • D4Y specific:
    • Fast, can outrun almost anything, save P-38s
      • Its speed forces the enemy to tail behind your gunner, giving you a chance to shoot at the approaching fighter with your turret
  • D4Y3 Ko specific:
    • Improved defensive armament
    • Improved radial engine which won't overheat, and is an improvement from the D4Y1 and D4Y2

Cons:

Japan

* AXX as a carrier-based fighter:

    • Strictly air-to-air role
    • Limited ammo
    • Slow
    • Low dive speed, and compresses easily in a dive

* BXX as a carrier-based torpedo bomber:

    • No offensive armament
    • No airbrakes
    • Relatively large target

* DXX as a carrier-based dive bomber:

    • Has bomb cradle, significant delay in fuselage bomb drop
    • Few ordnance options
    • Not good for bombing bases

* HXX as a flying boat:

    • Huge target
    • Slow
    • Lack of land-suitable gear
      • Very unreliable to land on regular runways

* GXX as a land-based attack bomber:

    • Large target

* JXX as a land-based fighter:

    • Severe control stiffening at higher speeds
      • Doesn't turn well
      • Elevator doesn't respond well

* NXX as a hydroplane fighter:

    • Excessive drag due to pontoon
      • Poor climb rate and turn time
      • Very poor dogfighter

* Common Navy plane construction:

* {{PAGENAME}} specific

  • (Here Goes Anything That's Special/Unique To Said Plane (Family))
  • B6N specific:
    • Dead zones directly behind the aircraft, you are better off turn fighting and using your turrets while they struggle to complete the turn
  • B6N1 Model 11 specific:
    • Single 7.7 mm in the left wing