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Aviation
F2A-1
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Rank
AB
2.0
RB
2.0
SB
2.0
Battle rating
USA
Game nation
Fighter
Main role
4,000
RP
Research
2,100
SL
Purchase
General information

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was a revolutionary carrier-based monoplane designed to replace the outdated biplanes that were previously in service with the United States Navy. It was introduced as a much-needed upgrade to the fleet's aircraft, boasting impressive features such as a 950 horsepower engine and a total of four machine guns. The armament of the F2A-1 was distributed across different parts of the aircraft, with two machine guns of different calibers (a .50 cal or 12.7 mm and a .30 cal or 7.62 mm) situated in the nose, and two more machine guns on each wing, making it a formidable fighter.

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was a popular aircraft not only in the United States but also in many other countries. In fact, the Finnish Air Force was highly successful with theirs, and they managed to take down numerous Soviet fighters using this aircraft. However, by the time World War II began and the Attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, the F2A-1 was outclassed by the Japanese A6M2 and Ki-43s, which were much more advanced and formidable opponents.

In the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27, one of the Brewster F2A Buffalo's most significant advantages is its balance of speed and manoeuvrability. It is capable of outrunning biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. The F2A-1's armament of .50 calibre machine guns also allows it to pack a serious punch in combat. As a result, this plane is ideal for getting a pilot accustomed to the American style of playing using the "Boom & Zoom" tactic.


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Flight performance
Max speed
at 4,600 m 504468527482 km/h
Rate of Climb 10.97.814.97.8 m/s
Turn time 18.219.817.419.1 s
Max altitude 8,000 m
Takeoff Run 250 m

Combat
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Take-off
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Landing
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Air
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General characteristics
Crew 1 person
Gross weight 2.6 t
Engine Wright Cyclone R-1820-34
Length 7.8 m
Wingspan 10.7 m

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 761 km/h
Mach Number Limit 1
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 260 km/h
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) 720 km/h
Offensive armament
3 × 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun
Ammunition 1,050 rounds
Fire rate 750 shots/min

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7.62 mm Browning machine gun
Ammunition 450 rounds
Fire rate 1,000 shots/min

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Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 156 → 212 SL
RB 333 → 453 SL
SB 414 → 563 SL
Crew training 600 SL
Experts 110,000 SL
Aces 45 GE
Research Aces 2,100 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
10 / 30 / 60 % SL
100 % RP
Total cost of modifications 4,440 RP
2,680 SL
Talisman cost 300 GE

Research order:
F2A-1

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