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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* 20 mm cannon is very dangerous, especially with high explosive ammunition.
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* 20 mm cannon is very dangerous, especially with high explosive ammunition
* Relatively fast.
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* Relatively fast
* Excellent manoeuvrability.
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* Excellent manoeuvrability
* Impressive efficiency of 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns.
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* Impressive efficiency of 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns
* Amazing climb rate, about as good as the BF-109s.
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* Amazing climb rate, about as good as the BF-109s
* Excellent high altitude preformence, better then the P-38G-1 Lightning, at the BR of 3.3.
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* Excellent high altitude performance, better than the P-38G-1 Lightning, at the battle rating of 3.3
* Amazing energy retention, probably the best for what it faces (up to 3.7 br).
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* Amazing energy retention, probably the best for what it faces (up to 3.7 battle rating).
* Lightweight, can zoom climb away from most enemys in the middle of a dogfight, but if preformed at the wrong moment, it will get you killed.
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* Lightweight can zoom climb away from most enemies in the middle of a dogfight
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* 20 mm cannon has very small ammo pool.
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* 20 mm cannon has very small ammo pool
* 20 mm cannon under-performs until you research new ammunition belts.
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* 20 mm cannon under-performs until you research new ammunition belts
* Too weak, especially the fuel tanks.
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* Too weak, especially the fuel tanks
* below average roll rate.
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* Below average roll rate
* No combat take off flaps.
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* No combat take-off flaps
* the engine overheats quickly at low altitude (below 4,000m, or 12,000ft).
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* The engine overheats quickly at low altitude (below 4,000 m, or 12,000 ft)
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 13:43, 16 December 2020

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F-5C Pack
V.G.33C-1
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V.G.33C-1
AB RB SB
3.0 2.7 2.7
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Description

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The V.G.33C-1 is a rank II French fighter with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB) and 2.7 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".

The V.G.33 can adequately deal with planes with similar BR. It is quick, nimble (to an extent), and powerful. Its machine guns and single propeller-mounted 20mm does a decent amount of damage. However, it lacks armor, so take that into account when engaging other aircraft.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,500 m)
Max altitude
(metres)
Turn time
(seconds)
Rate of climb
(metres/second)
Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 537 523 9500 19.7 20.5 10.4 10.4 300
Upgraded 588 558 18.8 19.0 20.4 13.4

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 320 N/A N/A 270 ~12 ~9
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 350 < 350 < 430 > 340
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,000 m 860 hp 965 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 3 mm Steel plate between engine and oil cooling system.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The V.G.33C-1 is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon, nose-mounted (60 rpg)
  • 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

Usage in battles

The V.G is a very competitive aircraft at its Battle Rating, with decent climb rate, good speed and good manoeuvrability. Its biggest weaknesses are its lack of ammo and lack of armour. To take advantage of this plane it's best to side climb and exploit any opportunities that are spotted. Both turn fighting and BnZ tactics work well with this plane but turn fighting is the better of the two due to the lack of ammo, it also allows for, generally speaking, a better and cleaner shot. Trigger control is key when flying this.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled
Controllable
Not auto controlled
Controllable
Not auto controlled
Separate Not controllable
1 gear
Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine injection Cover New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • 20 mm cannon is very dangerous, especially with high explosive ammunition
  • Relatively fast
  • Excellent manoeuvrability
  • Impressive efficiency of 4 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns
  • Amazing climb rate, about as good as the BF-109s
  • Excellent high altitude performance, better than the P-38G-1 Lightning, at the battle rating of 3.3
  • Amazing energy retention, probably the best for what it faces (up to 3.7 battle rating).
  • Lightweight can zoom climb away from most enemies in the middle of a dogfight

Cons:

  • 20 mm cannon has very small ammo pool
  • 20 mm cannon under-performs until you research new ammunition belts
  • Too weak, especially the fuel tanks
  • Below average roll rate
  • No combat take-off flaps
  • The engine overheats quickly at low altitude (below 4,000 m, or 12,000 ft)

History

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Media

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See also

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Arsenal Aeronautical (Arsenal de l'Aéronautique)
Fighters  VB.10-02 · VB.10C-1
  V.G.33C-1

France fighters
Dewoitine  D.371 · D.371 H.S.9 · D.373 · D.500 · D.501 · Pallier's D.510 · D.520
Morane-Saulnier  M.S.405C1 · M.S.406C1 · M.S.410
Arsenal  V.G.33C-1
Bloch  M.B.152C1 · M.B.157
Caudron  C.R.714
Sud-Ouest  S.O.8000 Narval
American  H-75A-1 · H-75A-4 · ▄P-39Q-25 · ▄P-40F-5 Lafayette · ▄P-47D-22-RE · ▄P-63C-5 · F-6C-10-NA
  ▄F6F-5 · ▄F6F-5N · F4U-7 · ▄F8F-1B
Other countries  ▄Seafire LF Mk.III · ▄Yak-3 · Challe's ▄Yak-9T · NC.900