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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* 4 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat. | * 4 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat. | ||
* 6 mm Steel plate behind the pilot. | * 6 mm Steel plate behind the pilot. | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
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{{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}} | {{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}} | ||
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=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 2 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (500 lb total) | * 2 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (500 lb total) | ||
* 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total) | * 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total) | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | The Whirlwind Mk I should be used similarly to other heavy fighters. The flight characteristics are very similar to | + | The Whirlwind Mk I should be used similarly to other heavy fighters. The flight characteristics are very similar to the [[Whirlwind P.9]] with the main difference being significantly less ammo. |
The Whirlwind Mk I is very effective in a boom and zoom role due to its good climb rate and powerful armament. However, the relatively low wing break speed in RB does limit you in this role. The Whirlwind Mk I has a good turn rate for a heavy fighter, but will be easily out turned by single-engined fighters. The use of combat flaps will help to balance out this disadvantage. Care must be taken when using the combat flaps, however, as they are prone to snapping off at a relatively low speed. | The Whirlwind Mk I is very effective in a boom and zoom role due to its good climb rate and powerful armament. However, the relatively low wing break speed in RB does limit you in this role. The Whirlwind Mk I has a good turn rate for a heavy fighter, but will be easily out turned by single-engined fighters. The use of combat flaps will help to balance out this disadvantage. Care must be taken when using the combat flaps, however, as they are prone to snapping off at a relatively low speed. | ||
| − | At this BR you will see | + | At this BR you will see many [[BV 238]]s and [[Me 264]]s. Heading on these bombers will usually guarantee you a kill, but you still need to be careful of the powerful defensive armament of them. The Whirlwind Mk I has relatively little ammunition with only 60 rounds per gun. It is important to be accurate to be successful with this aircraft. To help with accuracy try to get very close to the target before shooting. |
=== Manual Engine Control === | === Manual Engine Control === | ||
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! Oil !! Water !! Type | ! Oil !! Water !! Type | ||
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| − | | Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || | + | | Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable |
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| + | === Modules === | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | ! Tier | ||
| + | ! colspan="2" | Flight performance | ||
| + | ! Survivability | ||
| + | ! colspan="2" | Weaponry | ||
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| + | | I | ||
| + | | Fuselage repair | ||
| + | | Radiator | ||
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| + | | Offensive 20 mm | ||
| + | | SBC mk.II | ||
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| + | | II | ||
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| + | | Compressor | ||
| + | | Airframe | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | | III | ||
| + | | Wings repair | ||
| + | | Engine | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | New 20 mm cannons | ||
| + | | MBC mk.II | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | IV | ||
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| + | | Engine injection | ||
| + | | Cover | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * Devastating nose-mounted | + | * Devastating nose-mounted 20mm Hispano armament. |
| − | * Great for head-ons | + | * Great for head-ons. |
| − | * Good turn rate when upgraded for a twin | + | * Good turn rate when upgraded for a twin engined fighter. |
| − | * Able to carry bombs, unlike P.9 | + | * Able to carry bombs, unlike P.9 Variant |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Poor climb rate | + | * Poor climb rate. |
| − | * Under-powered engines | + | * Under-powered engines. |
| − | * Drum-fed Hispano Mk1s. Only 60 rounds per gun. You must make every round count | + | * Drum-fed Hispano Mk1s. Only 60 rounds per gun. You must make every round count. |
| − | * Inaccurate Hispano Mk1 cannons. Precise aiming is hard | + | * Inaccurate Hispano Mk1 cannons. Precise aiming is hard. |
* Poor roll rate | * Poor roll rate | ||
* Quite slow level flight speed | * Quite slow level flight speed | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | The Westland Whirlwind was designed after a specification was issued by the British Air Ministry. The specification called for a cannon-armed day and night fighter. The Air Ministry wanted a top speed of at least 530 km/h at an altitude of 4, | + | The Westland Whirlwind was designed after a specification was issued by the British Air Ministry. The specification called for a cannon-armed day and night fighter. The Air Ministry wanted a top speed of at least 530 km/h at an altitude of 4,600m. Out of five designs offered by the companies. The Air Ministry decided to go with Westland's design for several important reasons. The cannon was mounted on the nose so that the recoil does not affect the accuracy of the gun. There were also no convergence problem as compared to other single-engine fighters with wing mounted guns. The requirements also led to the world's first bubble canopies on a plane. However the decision to arm the Spitfire with cannon and the development of other twin engine fighters such as the Bristol Beaufighter has led Fighter Command to use the Whirlwind less and less as the war progressed. The first batch of Rolls-Royce Peregrine engines were also delayed. It was also found that the engine was severely under-powered and the drum magazines used to feed the cannons were small in capacity. All of this has resulted in the Whirlwind's cancellation and resulted in the plane only equipping two RAF squadrons. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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{{Youtube-gallery|76ArCiYaEog|'''The Shooting Range #81''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 08:13 discusses the Whirlwind.}} | {{Youtube-gallery|76ArCiYaEog|'''The Shooting Range #81''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 08:13 discusses the Whirlwind.}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
| − | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' |
| − | + | == External links == | |
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | |
| − | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''other literature.'' |
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{{AirManufacturer Westland}} | {{AirManufacturer Westland}} | ||
| − | {{Britain fighters}} | + | {{Britain strike and twin-engine fighters}} |
Revision as of 20:38, 20 October 2020
Contents
| This page is about the British twin-engine fighter Whirlwind Mk I. For the other version, see Whirlwind P.9. |
Description
The Whirlwind Mk I is a rank III British twin-engine fighter
with a battle rating of 4.3 (AB), 3.7 (RB), and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.75 "La Résistance".
General info
Flight performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 4,877 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 559 | 543 | 9144 | 24.2 | 25.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 650 |
| Upgraded | 601 | 580 | 21.9 | 23.0 | 18.2 | 15.0 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 676 | 265 | 490 | 490 | 265 | ~11 | ~5 |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 420 | < 420 | < 450 | > 324 |
Survivability and armour
- 60 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
- 9 mm Steel plates in the nose.
- 4 mm Steel plate in pilot's seat.
- 6 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Whirlwind Mk I is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.I cannons, nose-mounted (60 rpg = 240 total)
Suspended armament
The Whirlwind Mk I can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 2 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (500 lb total)
- 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total)
Usage in battles
The Whirlwind Mk I should be used similarly to other heavy fighters. The flight characteristics are very similar to the Whirlwind P.9 with the main difference being significantly less ammo.
The Whirlwind Mk I is very effective in a boom and zoom role due to its good climb rate and powerful armament. However, the relatively low wing break speed in RB does limit you in this role. The Whirlwind Mk I has a good turn rate for a heavy fighter, but will be easily out turned by single-engined fighters. The use of combat flaps will help to balance out this disadvantage. Care must be taken when using the combat flaps, however, as they are prone to snapping off at a relatively low speed.
At this BR you will see many BV 238s and Me 264s. Heading on these bombers will usually guarantee you a kill, but you still need to be careful of the powerful defensive armament of them. The Whirlwind Mk I has relatively little ammunition with only 60 rounds per gun. It is important to be accurate to be successful with this aircraft. To help with accuracy try to get very close to the target before shooting.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
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| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Auto control available |
Controllable Auto control available |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
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| I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 20 mm | SBC mk.II | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | |||
| III | Wings repair | Engine | New 20 mm cannons | MBC mk.II | |
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | |||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Devastating nose-mounted 20mm Hispano armament.
- Great for head-ons.
- Good turn rate when upgraded for a twin engined fighter.
- Able to carry bombs, unlike P.9 Variant
Cons:
- Poor climb rate.
- Under-powered engines.
- Drum-fed Hispano Mk1s. Only 60 rounds per gun. You must make every round count.
- Inaccurate Hispano Mk1 cannons. Precise aiming is hard.
- Poor roll rate
- Quite slow level flight speed
- Unfavourable matchmaking puts you up against some very challenging opponents
- Hispano Mk 1 cannons do not have access to more effective air targets belt
History
The Westland Whirlwind was designed after a specification was issued by the British Air Ministry. The specification called for a cannon-armed day and night fighter. The Air Ministry wanted a top speed of at least 530 km/h at an altitude of 4,600m. Out of five designs offered by the companies. The Air Ministry decided to go with Westland's design for several important reasons. The cannon was mounted on the nose so that the recoil does not affect the accuracy of the gun. There were also no convergence problem as compared to other single-engine fighters with wing mounted guns. The requirements also led to the world's first bubble canopies on a plane. However the decision to arm the Spitfire with cannon and the development of other twin engine fighters such as the Bristol Beaufighter has led Fighter Command to use the Whirlwind less and less as the war progressed. The first batch of Rolls-Royce Peregrine engines were also delayed. It was also found that the engine was severely under-powered and the drum magazines used to feed the cannons were small in capacity. All of this has resulted in the Whirlwind's cancellation and resulted in the plane only equipping two RAF squadrons.
Media
The Shooting Range #81 - Pages of History section at 08:13 discusses the Whirlwind.
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
- other literature.
| Westland Aircraft Limited | |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | |
| Fighters | Whirlwind Mk I · Whirlwind P.9 |
| Turboprop | Wyvern S4 |
| Helicopters* | |
| Attack | AH Mk.1 Apache** |
| Utility | Wessex HU Mk.5 · Scout AH.Mk.1 · Wasp HAS.Mk.1 · Lynx AH.Mk.1 · G-LYNX |
| *After World War II, Westland Aircraft focused on building helicopters and changed its name to Westland Helicopters. | |
| **Licensed AH-64D | |
| See Also | Boeing Aircraft |
| Britain strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest |
| Bristol | Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| CAC | ▄Wirraway |
| Fairey | Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V |
| de Havilland | Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII |
| Hawker | Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk V (Vickers P) |
| Westland | Wyvern S4 |
