J34

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U132229799: Filled out all except the History tab with information.

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|code=hunter_f50_sweden
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
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== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]].

Desiring a new high altitude interceptor, a contract to purchase 120 British made Hawker Hunter F.50 was made and delivered. Being a Hunter the learning curve can be difficult, but becomes a fierce opponent once used correctly.

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}

The J34 is a transonic jet fighter, powered by the Rolls-Royce Avon Mk115 engine. Reaching speeds up to 1109 km/h at sea level, with the capability of reaching Mach in a dive. Performing similarly to the [[Hunter F.1]], the J34 works best at high speed. Above 700 km/h is where manoeuvrability and climb rate are best, though overheating can become an issue when at 100% throttle for extended periods of time. Despite lacking an afterburner, a decent climb rate of 56 m/s can be used for getting the drop on other jets can be done with relative ease. Extended turning should be avoided as it loses speed quickly when turning. Falling victim to the similar flaws as other Hunters, the high stall speed can get an unprepared pilot into a punching bag for other fighters such as Sabres or MiGs. Combat flaps help with maneuvering when below 600km/h IAS where the plane begins to struggle, but may still be ineffective in comparison. The airbrake is effective but is located on the underside of the fuselage and can't be used when landing gear is deployed.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 1,099 || 1,093 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 31.9 || 33.3 || 44.9 || 40.5 || rowspan="2" | 820
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,118 || 1,109 || 30.4 || 31.0 || 68.6 || 56.0
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="6" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| 1,193  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 603 || 581 || 465 || ~12 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 850 || < 600 || < 650 || N/A
|-
|}

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="3" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="1" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
|-
| colspan="2" | Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.115 || 1
| colspan="1" | 6,309 kg || colspan="2" | 238 kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="2" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Max Gross Weight|Mass of the fully equipped aircraft with heaviest weapons load}}
|-
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
! 4m fuel || 15m fuel
|-
| 1,050 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
| 6,666 kg || 7,499 kg || 7,799 kg
|-
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
|-
! Condition || 100% || WEP
! 4m fuel || 15m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || 3,469 kgf || N/A
| 0.52 || 0.46 || 0.44
|-
| ''Optimal'' || 3,837 kgf (1,193 km/h) || N/A
| 0.58 || 0.51 || 0.49
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-Armour}}

* 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate behind the pilot

=== Modifications and economy ===
{{Specs-Economy}}

== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}

{{main|ADEN (30 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:

* 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)

=== Suspended armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}

{{main|RB24}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* Without load
* 2 x RB24 missiles

== Usage in battles ==

With powerful guns and high top speed the J34 does excellent in a Boom & Zoom position.

Side climbing at a 10° angle to get high altitudes is ideal, as going head first into engagements can overwhelm the J34. When engaging multiple opponents it's best to try to run, as turning would lose too much speed to continue engaging. Dropping in on already occupied or unsuspecting jets to fire an RB24 or cannons is an effective method of attack.

The 30 mm ADEN cannons easily apart other jets, with the four cannons achieving a one-second burst mass of 21kg/s. Carrying 600 rounds of ammo (150 rpg) it can quickly expend all of the ammo. Quick bursts greatly help conserve ammo while still doing devastating damage, with the tracers and onboard rangefinding radar aiding in landing shots.

=== Radars ===
The J34 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar that is not modeled in game. It detects other planes within range and is helpful for close range aiming.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | AN/APG-30 - Rangefinding radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 2,750 m || 300 m || ±9° || ±9°
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Powerful cannons
* Effective air brake
* Decent acceleration at speed
* Can outrun most gets when in a climb

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'''Cons:'''

* Poor manoeuvrability, especially at low speeds
* Engine is prone to overheating fast
* Difficult in uptiers
* No flares
* Large target

== History ==

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== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=hunter_f50_sweden Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

== See also ==


;Related development

* [[Hunter (Family)]]

== External links ==

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