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{{Specs-Card | {{Specs-Card | ||
|code=xa_38 | |code=xa_38 | ||
− | |cockpit= | + | |cockpit=cockpit_xa_38.jpg |
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
{{break}} | {{break}} | ||
− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American attacker {{Battle-rating}}. | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American attacker {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Stock'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,573 m) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! RB | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |546||528|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||29.5||30.1||7.2||8.7||700 |
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at | + | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,573 m) |
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters) | ||
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
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! RB | ! RB | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | |595||569|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||26.5||28.0||17.4||11.4||700 |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ! Radiator<br>(km/h) | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | < | + | | < 360 || < 270 || < 400 || > 390 |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | 1,676 m || 2,100 hp || 2,268 hp |
|- | |- | ||
− | + | ! colspan="3" | Setting 2 | |
|- | |- | ||
! Optimal altitude | ! Optimal altitude | ||
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! WEP Engine power | ! WEP Engine power | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | 4,206 m || 1,880 hp || 2,030 hp |
+ | |- | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | ! colspan="3" | Setting 3 | + | <!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3 |
|- | |- | ||
! Optimal altitude | ! Optimal altitude | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
− | + | <!-- Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems. --> | |
+ | |||
+ | * 9.5 mm steel - in front of the cockpit | ||
+ | * 7 mm steel - sides of the cockpit | ||
+ | * 7 mm steel - below the cockpit | ||
+ | * 12.7 mm steel - pilot's seat | ||
+ | * 38 mm bulletproof glass - in front of the pilot (inside the cockpit) | ||
+ | * 7 mm steel - below the rear gunner | ||
+ | * 9.5 mm steel - aft of rear gunner | ||
+ | * 38 mm bulletproof glass - aft of rear gunner (inside aircraft) | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
+ | |||
* 1 x 75 mm M10 cannon, nose-mounted (20 rpg) | * 1 x 75 mm M10 cannon, nose-mounted (20 rpg) | ||
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
+ | |||
* Without load | * Without load | ||
* 4 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (400 lb total) | * 4 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (400 lb total) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
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* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | * 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total) | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
− | + | <!-- 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 instead, 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). --> | |
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+ | When flying the XA-38 Grizzly, do note it can be used as either an interceptor (bomber hunter) or a ground attack/close air support aircraft. It's best to fire your machine guns or your 75 mm cannon separately as they both aim differently. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Bomber Hunter:''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | When using the XA-38 Grizzly, it can be used as a bomber hunter. The ammo of choice when dealing with enemy bombers is HEI-T 1 single hit from this shell will destroy any bomber (or plane). | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Ground Attack/Close Air Support''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The XA-38 Grizzly is a great plane for ground pounding. The 75 mm cannon AP-T can reliably destroy pillboxes, medium tanks and light tanks, while the HEI-T can destroy any thinly armoured vehicles. | ||
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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! Type | ! Type | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | | + | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable |
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
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| | | | ||
| MBC-25 | | MBC-25 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" |This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | + | <!-- Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective". --> | |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * ''Offensive armament'': | ||
+ | ** Incredible destructive capabilities of the 75 mm HEI-T shells, will decimate any aerial targets upon contact | ||
+ | ** Fantastic anti-armour capabilities with the AP-T shells. The AP-T shells carry characteristics of APHE shells, minimizing the number of hits on a selected target to destroy them | ||
+ | ** 75 mm M10 cannon has great accuracy at close ranges | ||
+ | ** Can use the two forward-firing .50 calibre machine guns vs. fighter aircraft and light targets | ||
+ | ** Cannon can penetrate destroyers and the lightly armoured sections of cruisers | ||
+ | * ''Survivability'': | ||
+ | ** Protected from every angle of attack by two .50 calibre machine gun turrets | ||
+ | ** Reasonably fast for an attack aircraft | ||
+ | ** Reasonably manoeuvrable | ||
+ | ** Can tank quite a bit of damage | ||
+ | * ''Utility'': | ||
+ | ** Can work as a heavy fighter in a pinch | ||
+ | ** Is, in essence, a more manoeuvrable and faster [[PBJ-1H]] | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * ''Offensive armament'': | ||
+ | ** 75 mm M10 cannon has a low muzzle velocity | ||
+ | ** 75 mm M10 cannon lacks accuracy for long-range shooting | ||
+ | ** Massive shell drop-off | ||
+ | ** Limited cannon ammunition (20 rounds) | ||
+ | ** Only two .50 calibre machine guns | ||
+ | * ''Survivability'': | ||
+ | ** Will red-line and compress at ~690-700 kph (~429-435 mph) | ||
+ | ** A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets (will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out) | ||
+ | ** Will lose a lot of speed in turns | ||
+ | * ''Offensive abilities'': | ||
+ | ** Terrible manoeuvrability at low speeds | ||
+ | ** Bad climb rate | ||
+ | ** Cannot turn without bleeding too much speed | ||
== 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 the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' | + | <!-- ''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 the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --> |
+ | |||
+ | In December of 1942, the USAAF gave Beech Aircraft Corporation a contract to construct 2 prototypes of their Model 28 Destroyer. The Model 28 started off as a bomber design, but was changed to a ground attack aircraft, in order to replace the [[A-20G-25|A-20 Havoc]] in service. The design included a 75 mm cannon in order to ensure the plane could destroy armored bunkers and tanks. 20 rounds were carried for the 75 mm cannon. There were also two .50 in Browning machine guns in the nose. There was a ventral and dorsal turret for self defense, with two .50 in Browning machine guns in each. The aircraft carried a crew of two, the pilot and the gunner. The gunner controlled both defensive turrets by remote control, using periscopes to aim. The Model 28, redesignated as the [[XA-38|XA-38 Grizzly]], started testing in 1944. It was proven to be reliable, and flew well in all regards for an attack aircraft. In addition, the armament was especially powerful and potent. However, the aircraft was never ordered, and never entered service. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''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;'' | * ''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.'' | ||
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== External links == | == 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;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
+ | {{AirManufacturer Beechcraft}} | ||
{{USA attackers}} | {{USA attackers}} | ||
{{USA premium aircraft}} | {{USA premium aircraft}} |
Revision as of 08:34, 9 June 2020
Contents
Description
The XA-38 Grizzly is a premium rank IV American attacker
with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB), 3.7 (RB), and 4.7 (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A.".
General info
Flight Performance
Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.
Characteristics | |||||||
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Stock | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,573 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
546 | 528 | 8000 | 29.5 | 30.1 | 7.2 | 8.7 | 700 |
Upgraded | |||||||
Max Speed (km/h at 4,573 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
595 | 569 | 8000 | 26.5 | 28.0 | 17.4 | 11.4 | 700 |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
+ | - | |||
281 | ~7 | ~3 |
Optimal velocities | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
< 360 | < 270 | < 400 | > 390 |
Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
---|---|---|
Setting 1 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
1,676 m | 2,100 hp | 2,268 hp |
Setting 2 | ||
Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
4,206 m | 1,880 hp | 2,030 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 9.5 mm steel - in front of the cockpit
- 7 mm steel - sides of the cockpit
- 7 mm steel - below the cockpit
- 12.7 mm steel - pilot's seat
- 38 mm bulletproof glass - in front of the pilot (inside the cockpit)
- 7 mm steel - below the rear gunner
- 9.5 mm steel - aft of rear gunner
- 38 mm bulletproof glass - aft of rear gunner (inside aircraft)
Armaments
Offensive armament
The XA-38 is armed with:
- 1 x 75 mm M10 cannon, nose-mounted (20 rpg)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Suspended armament
The XA-38 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 4 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (400 lb total)
- 4 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
- 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
Defensive armament
The XA-38 is defended by:
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
- 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, ventral turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
Usage in battles
When flying the XA-38 Grizzly, do note it can be used as either an interceptor (bomber hunter) or a ground attack/close air support aircraft. It's best to fire your machine guns or your 75 mm cannon separately as they both aim differently.
Bomber Hunter:
When using the XA-38 Grizzly, it can be used as a bomber hunter. The ammo of choice when dealing with enemy bombers is HEI-T 1 single hit from this shell will destroy any bomber (or plane).
Ground Attack/Close Air Support
The XA-38 Grizzly is a great plane for ground pounding. The 75 mm cannon AP-T can reliably destroy pillboxes, medium tanks and light tanks, while the HEI-T can destroy any thinly armoured vehicles.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Controllable | Controllable | Controllable | Separate | Controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 12 mm | Offensive 75 mm | Mk.41 | |
II | Compressor | Airframe | New 12 mm MGs | SBC-25 | ||
III | Wings repair | Engine | Turret 12 mm | New 75 mm cannons | ||
IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 12 mm MGs (turret) | MBC-25 | ||
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Offensive armament:
- Incredible destructive capabilities of the 75 mm HEI-T shells, will decimate any aerial targets upon contact
- Fantastic anti-armour capabilities with the AP-T shells. The AP-T shells carry characteristics of APHE shells, minimizing the number of hits on a selected target to destroy them
- 75 mm M10 cannon has great accuracy at close ranges
- Can use the two forward-firing .50 calibre machine guns vs. fighter aircraft and light targets
- Cannon can penetrate destroyers and the lightly armoured sections of cruisers
- Survivability:
- Protected from every angle of attack by two .50 calibre machine gun turrets
- Reasonably fast for an attack aircraft
- Reasonably manoeuvrable
- Can tank quite a bit of damage
- Utility:
- Can work as a heavy fighter in a pinch
- Is, in essence, a more manoeuvrable and faster PBJ-1H
Cons:
- Offensive armament:
- 75 mm M10 cannon has a low muzzle velocity
- 75 mm M10 cannon lacks accuracy for long-range shooting
- Massive shell drop-off
- Limited cannon ammunition (20 rounds)
- Only two .50 calibre machine guns
- Survivability:
- Will red-line and compress at ~690-700 kph (~429-435 mph)
- A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets (will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out)
- Will lose a lot of speed in turns
- Offensive abilities:
- Terrible manoeuvrability at low speeds
- Bad climb rate
- Cannot turn without bleeding too much speed
History
In December of 1942, the USAAF gave Beech Aircraft Corporation a contract to construct 2 prototypes of their Model 28 Destroyer. The Model 28 started off as a bomber design, but was changed to a ground attack aircraft, in order to replace the A-20 Havoc in service. The design included a 75 mm cannon in order to ensure the plane could destroy armored bunkers and tanks. 20 rounds were carried for the 75 mm cannon. There were also two .50 in Browning machine guns in the nose. There was a ventral and dorsal turret for self defense, with two .50 in Browning machine guns in each. The aircraft carried a crew of two, the pilot and the gunner. The gunner controlled both defensive turrets by remote control, using periscopes to aim. The Model 28, redesignated as the XA-38 Grizzly, started testing in 1944. It was proven to be reliable, and flew well in all regards for an attack aircraft. In addition, the armament was especially powerful and potent. However, the aircraft was never ordered, and never entered service.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
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.
Beechcraft Aircraft Corporation | |
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Attacker | XA-38 |
USA strike aircraft | |
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Douglas | A-20G-25 · A-26B-10 · A-26B-50 · A2D-1 · AD-2 · AD-4 · A-1H |
North American | A-36 · PBJ-1H · PBJ-1J |
Other | AM-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 |
USA premium aircraft | |
---|---|
Fighters | Thach's F2A-1 · Galer's F3F-2 · F2G-1 · F4U-4B VMF-214 · P-26A-34 · P-40C · P-43A-1 |
P-47M-1-RE · ⋠P-47M-1-RE · P-51A · P-51D-10 · P-51D-20-NA · ␠Kingcobra · XP-55 | |
▃A6M2 · ▃Ki-43-II · ▃Ki-61-Ib · ▃Bf 109 F-4 · ▃Fw 190 A-8 · ▃Spitfire LF Mk IXc | |
Twin-engine fighters | XP-38G · Bong's P-38J-15 · P-38K · YP-38 · P-61A-11 · XF5F · XP-50 · F7F-3 |
Jet fighters | P-59A · F-86F-35 · F-89B · F-89D · F-4S Phantom II · F-5C · F-20A |
Strike aircraft | A-1H · A2D-1 · AU-1 · XA-38 · AV-8A · A-6E TRAM · A-10A |
Bombers | A-26C-45DT · B-10B · BTD-1 · PBM-3 "Mariner" · PV-2D |