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AV-8B (NA)

2024-09-12T14:16:44Z

U134246134: /* Engine performance */

{{About
| about = American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Harrier (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=av_8b_na
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 550
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,134 || 1,125 || 29.2 || 30.0 || 111.4 || 90.0
|-
|}

==== 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 || 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 !! + !! -
|-
| 1,137  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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 Pegasus||F402-RR-406
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

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

The AV-8B lacks any internal or external armor, and have little chance of survival when encountering a close hit or direct impact of SAM or AAMs, however, VTOL capabilities could help slightly, as it would be easier to land a wounded AV-8B compared to other jets not capable of VTOL

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* 180 x countermeasures

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


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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8
| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_AV-8B_Plus_(Italy).png]]</div>
|-
! [[GAU-12/U (25 mm)|25 mm GAU-12/U]] cannons (300 rpg)
| || || || || 1 || || ||
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 81 Snakeye (250 lb)|250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
| || 1 || 2 || || || 2 || 1 ||
|-
! [[GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM (500 lb)|500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM]] bombs
| || 2 || 3 || || || 3 || 2 ||
|-
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 2* || 3* || || || 3* || 2* ||
|-
! [[GBU-16 Paveway II (1,092 lb)|1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary]] bombs
| 1 || 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
| || 38 || 57 || || || 57 || 38 ||
|-
! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
| || 8 || 12 || || || 12 || 8 ||
|-
! [[AGM-65E2]] missiles
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[AGM-65G]] missiles
| || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
| 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1
|-
! LITENING II targeting pod
| || || || 1* || || || ||
|-
| colspan="10" | * The LITENING II pod must be equipped when carrying laser-guided munitions
|-
|}

{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}

* 1 x 25 mm GAU-12/U cannon (300 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
* 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 40 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 16 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 6 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (6,000 lb total)
* 10 x 500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM bombs (5,000 lb total)
* 10 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (2,770 kg total)
* 4 x 1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II bombs (4,368 lb total)
* 4 x AGM-65E2 missiles
* 10 x Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
* 4 x AGM-65G missiles
{{Navigation-End}}

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* VTOL capability, could land and repair at Helipads
* Large number of payload options, including the AGM-65 Maverick, GBU Guided bombs, and JDAMs
* All weather combat capability, carrier LITENING II targeting pod
* All Aspect AIM-9L missiles
* 180 Countermeasures
* Hard-hitting gun, with SAPHEI, HVAP, and HEI rounds

'''Cons:'''

* Subsonic, cannot exceed Mach 1 in level flight
* Lacks a radar or radar guided missiles
* Mediocre flight capabilities
* Extremely limited ammo count for the autocannon

== History ==

As the first generation of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier went into use, designated as the AV-8A and the Harrier GR.1, several drawbacks, including limited combat radius, low payload delivery, lack of ECM (Electric countermeasure) systems, etc. While certain problems can be addressed by the installment of improved avionics (resulting in the AV-8C and Harrier GR.3), problems in payload delivery requires a redesigned fuselage and engine. Thus, Hawker Siddeley and McDonnell Douglass began to develop a more advanced version of the Harrier, with a larger fuselage and the Pegasus engine, this plane was unofficially dubbed the “AV-16”, due to the goals of producing a plane twice the payload and range of the AV-8. In 1975, however, RAF pulled out of the project due to budget constraints, and USMC was unwilling to sponsor the project by itself, resulting in its cancellation in the same year. Since then, McDonnell Douglass began to redesign a new Harrier from the existing AV-8A, reconfiguring two AV-8As with redesigned wings, intake, exhaust nozzles, and other aerodynamic changes, leading to the YAV-8B. Further tests with YAV-8B regarding payload delivery, range, and VTOL capabilities proved satisfactory, and the AV-8B was officially procured by the USMC as its new generation of VTOL strike aircraft. In 1985, McDonnell Douglass sought to enhance the all-weather capability of the AV-8B, fitting it with FLIR (Forward looking Infra-Red) sensors, Hughes AN/ASB-19 ARBS (Angle Rate Bombing System), F-402-RR-408 engine, improved HUD and MFD, offering night attack capabilities. Though initially called the AV-8D, this new variant came to service in 1987, designated the AV-8B(NA), or Night Attack variant.

During its extensive service history, the AV-8B saw extensive combat. First in Operation Desert storm, where AV-8Bs based on the USS ''Nassau'' and USS ''Tarawa'' supported coalition forces in the battle of Khafji, dropping guided munitions on Iraqi artillary and provided support for USMC and Coalition forces. Later, during operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, AV-8Bs were deployed at Foward operation bases (FOBs) due to their STOL/VTOL capabilities, and had a much faster responce time compared to USAF and USN aircraft, which had to take off from airfields in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or carriers. AV-8Bs carrying LITENING targeting pods flew reconnaissance missions and dropped guided munitions on Al-Qaeda forces and Iraqi military, flying over 5000 sorties and demolishing a large number of Taliban and Iraqi vehicles and personell. AV-8Bs also took part in operation Odessy dawn. When a USAF F-15E crashes in Libya due to mechanical faliure, both pilots ejected successfully and was stranded deep in enemy territory. Two AV-8Bs dropped 250lb paveway munition to deter Libyan ground forces approaching the pilots, and one of the AV-8B dropped additional munitions on the wreckage of the F-15E to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. All AV-8B(NA) and AV-8B Plus would continue service until 2025, by then replaced by F-35Bs.

== 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;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

AV-8B (NA)

2024-09-12T14:14:34Z

U134246134: /* Survivability and armour */

{{About
| about = American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Harrier (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=av_8b_na
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 550
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,134 || 1,125 || 29.2 || 30.0 || 111.4 || 90.0
|-
|}

==== 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 || 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 !! + !! -
|-
| 1,137  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

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

The AV-8B lacks any internal or external armor, and have little chance of survival when encountering a close hit or direct impact of SAM or AAMs, however, VTOL capabilities could help slightly, as it would be easier to land a wounded AV-8B compared to other jets not capable of VTOL

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* 180 x countermeasures

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


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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8
| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_AV-8B_Plus_(Italy).png]]</div>
|-
! [[GAU-12/U (25 mm)|25 mm GAU-12/U]] cannons (300 rpg)
| || || || || 1 || || ||
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 81 Snakeye (250 lb)|250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
| || 1 || 2 || || || 2 || 1 ||
|-
! [[GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM (500 lb)|500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM]] bombs
| || 2 || 3 || || || 3 || 2 ||
|-
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 2* || 3* || || || 3* || 2* ||
|-
! [[GBU-16 Paveway II (1,092 lb)|1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary]] bombs
| 1 || 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
| || 38 || 57 || || || 57 || 38 ||
|-
! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
| || 8 || 12 || || || 12 || 8 ||
|-
! [[AGM-65E2]] missiles
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[AGM-65G]] missiles
| || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
| 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1
|-
! LITENING II targeting pod
| || || || 1* || || || ||
|-
| colspan="10" | * The LITENING II pod must be equipped when carrying laser-guided munitions
|-
|}

{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}

* 1 x 25 mm GAU-12/U cannon (300 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
* 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 40 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 16 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 6 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (6,000 lb total)
* 10 x 500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM bombs (5,000 lb total)
* 10 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (2,770 kg total)
* 4 x 1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II bombs (4,368 lb total)
* 4 x AGM-65E2 missiles
* 10 x Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
* 4 x AGM-65G missiles
{{Navigation-End}}

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* VTOL capability, could land and repair at Helipads
* Large number of payload options, including the AGM-65 Maverick, GBU Guided bombs, and JDAMs
* All weather combat capability, carrier LITENING II targeting pod
* All Aspect AIM-9L missiles
* 180 Countermeasures
* Hard-hitting gun, with SAPHEI, HVAP, and HEI rounds

'''Cons:'''

* Subsonic, cannot exceed Mach 1 in level flight
* Lacks a radar or radar guided missiles
* Mediocre flight capabilities
* Extremely limited ammo count for the autocannon

== History ==

As the first generation of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier went into use, designated as the AV-8A and the Harrier GR.1, several drawbacks, including limited combat radius, low payload delivery, lack of ECM (Electric countermeasure) systems, etc. While certain problems can be addressed by the installment of improved avionics (resulting in the AV-8C and Harrier GR.3), problems in payload delivery requires a redesigned fuselage and engine. Thus, Hawker Siddeley and McDonnell Douglass began to develop a more advanced version of the Harrier, with a larger fuselage and the Pegasus engine, this plane was unofficially dubbed the “AV-16”, due to the goals of producing a plane twice the payload and range of the AV-8. In 1975, however, RAF pulled out of the project due to budget constraints, and USMC was unwilling to sponsor the project by itself, resulting in its cancellation in the same year. Since then, McDonnell Douglass began to redesign a new Harrier from the existing AV-8A, reconfiguring two AV-8As with redesigned wings, intake, exhaust nozzles, and other aerodynamic changes, leading to the YAV-8B. Further tests with YAV-8B regarding payload delivery, range, and VTOL capabilities proved satisfactory, and the AV-8B was officially procured by the USMC as its new generation of VTOL strike aircraft. In 1985, McDonnell Douglass sought to enhance the all-weather capability of the AV-8B, fitting it with FLIR (Forward looking Infra-Red) sensors, Hughes AN/ASB-19 ARBS (Angle Rate Bombing System), F-402-RR-408 engine, improved HUD and MFD, offering night attack capabilities. Though initially called the AV-8D, this new variant came to service in 1987, designated the AV-8B(NA), or Night Attack variant.

During its extensive service history, the AV-8B saw extensive combat. First in Operation Desert storm, where AV-8Bs based on the USS ''Nassau'' and USS ''Tarawa'' supported coalition forces in the battle of Khafji, dropping guided munitions on Iraqi artillary and provided support for USMC and Coalition forces. Later, during operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, AV-8Bs were deployed at Foward operation bases (FOBs) due to their STOL/VTOL capabilities, and had a much faster responce time compared to USAF and USN aircraft, which had to take off from airfields in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or carriers. AV-8Bs carrying LITENING targeting pods flew reconnaissance missions and dropped guided munitions on Al-Qaeda forces and Iraqi military, flying over 5000 sorties and demolishing a large number of Taliban and Iraqi vehicles and personell. AV-8Bs also took part in operation Odessy dawn. When a USAF F-15E crashes in Libya due to mechanical faliure, both pilots ejected successfully and was stranded deep in enemy territory. Two AV-8Bs dropped 250lb paveway munition to deter Libyan ground forces approaching the pilots, and one of the AV-8B dropped additional munitions on the wreckage of the F-15E to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. All AV-8B(NA) and AV-8B Plus would continue service until 2025, by then replaced by F-35Bs.

== 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;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

AV-8B (NA)

2024-09-12T14:12:54Z

U134246134: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
| about = American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Harrier (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=av_8b_na
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 550
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,134 || 1,125 || 29.2 || 30.0 || 111.4 || 90.0
|-
|}

==== 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 || 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 !! + !! -
|-
| 1,137  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-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.''

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* 180 x countermeasures

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


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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8
| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_AV-8B_Plus_(Italy).png]]</div>
|-
! [[GAU-12/U (25 mm)|25 mm GAU-12/U]] cannons (300 rpg)
| || || || || 1 || || ||
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 81 Snakeye (250 lb)|250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
| || 1 || 2 || || || 2 || 1 ||
|-
! [[GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM (500 lb)|500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM]] bombs
| || 2 || 3 || || || 3 || 2 ||
|-
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 2* || 3* || || || 3* || 2* ||
|-
! [[GBU-16 Paveway II (1,092 lb)|1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary]] bombs
| 1 || 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
| || 38 || 57 || || || 57 || 38 ||
|-
! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
| || 8 || 12 || || || 12 || 8 ||
|-
! [[AGM-65E2]] missiles
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[AGM-65G]] missiles
| || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
| 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1
|-
! LITENING II targeting pod
| || || || 1* || || || ||
|-
| colspan="10" | * The LITENING II pod must be equipped when carrying laser-guided munitions
|-
|}

{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}

* 1 x 25 mm GAU-12/U cannon (300 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
* 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 40 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 16 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 6 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (6,000 lb total)
* 10 x 500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM bombs (5,000 lb total)
* 10 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (2,770 kg total)
* 4 x 1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II bombs (4,368 lb total)
* 4 x AGM-65E2 missiles
* 10 x Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
* 4 x AGM-65G missiles
{{Navigation-End}}

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* VTOL capability, could land and repair at Helipads
* Large number of payload options, including the AGM-65 Maverick, GBU Guided bombs, and JDAMs
* All weather combat capability, carrier LITENING II targeting pod
* All Aspect AIM-9L missiles
* 180 Countermeasures
* Hard-hitting gun, with SAPHEI, HVAP, and HEI rounds

'''Cons:'''

* Subsonic, cannot exceed Mach 1 in level flight
* Lacks a radar or radar guided missiles
* Mediocre flight capabilities
* Extremely limited ammo count for the autocannon

== History ==

As the first generation of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier went into use, designated as the AV-8A and the Harrier GR.1, several drawbacks, including limited combat radius, low payload delivery, lack of ECM (Electric countermeasure) systems, etc. While certain problems can be addressed by the installment of improved avionics (resulting in the AV-8C and Harrier GR.3), problems in payload delivery requires a redesigned fuselage and engine. Thus, Hawker Siddeley and McDonnell Douglass began to develop a more advanced version of the Harrier, with a larger fuselage and the Pegasus engine, this plane was unofficially dubbed the “AV-16”, due to the goals of producing a plane twice the payload and range of the AV-8. In 1975, however, RAF pulled out of the project due to budget constraints, and USMC was unwilling to sponsor the project by itself, resulting in its cancellation in the same year. Since then, McDonnell Douglass began to redesign a new Harrier from the existing AV-8A, reconfiguring two AV-8As with redesigned wings, intake, exhaust nozzles, and other aerodynamic changes, leading to the YAV-8B. Further tests with YAV-8B regarding payload delivery, range, and VTOL capabilities proved satisfactory, and the AV-8B was officially procured by the USMC as its new generation of VTOL strike aircraft. In 1985, McDonnell Douglass sought to enhance the all-weather capability of the AV-8B, fitting it with FLIR (Forward looking Infra-Red) sensors, Hughes AN/ASB-19 ARBS (Angle Rate Bombing System), F-402-RR-408 engine, improved HUD and MFD, offering night attack capabilities. Though initially called the AV-8D, this new variant came to service in 1987, designated the AV-8B(NA), or Night Attack variant.

During its extensive service history, the AV-8B saw extensive combat. First in Operation Desert storm, where AV-8Bs based on the USS ''Nassau'' and USS ''Tarawa'' supported coalition forces in the battle of Khafji, dropping guided munitions on Iraqi artillary and provided support for USMC and Coalition forces. Later, during operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, AV-8Bs were deployed at Foward operation bases (FOBs) due to their STOL/VTOL capabilities, and had a much faster responce time compared to USAF and USN aircraft, which had to take off from airfields in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or carriers. AV-8Bs carrying LITENING targeting pods flew reconnaissance missions and dropped guided munitions on Al-Qaeda forces and Iraqi military, flying over 5000 sorties and demolishing a large number of Taliban and Iraqi vehicles and personell. AV-8Bs also took part in operation Odessy dawn. When a USAF F-15E crashes in Libya due to mechanical faliure, both pilots ejected successfully and was stranded deep in enemy territory. Two AV-8Bs dropped 250lb paveway munition to deter Libyan ground forces approaching the pilots, and one of the AV-8B dropped additional munitions on the wreckage of the F-15E to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. All AV-8B(NA) and AV-8B Plus would continue service until 2025, by then replaced by F-35Bs.

== 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;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

AV-8B (NA)

2024-09-12T14:09:29Z

U134246134: /* History */ This is a new addition to the history page of AV-8B

{{About
| about = American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Harrier (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=av_8b_na
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 550
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,134 || 1,125 || 29.2 || 30.0 || 111.4 || 90.0
|-
|}

==== 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 || 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 !! + !! -
|-
| 1,137  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-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.''

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! EEGS
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* 180 x countermeasures

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


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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="5%" | 1 !! width="5%" | 2 !! width="5%" | 3 !! width="5%" | 4 !! width="5%" | 5 !! width="5%" | 6 !! width="5%" | 7 !! width="5%" | 8
| rowspan="17" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_AV-8B_Plus_(Italy).png]]</div>
|-
! [[GAU-12/U (25 mm)|25 mm GAU-12/U]] cannons (300 rpg)
| || || || || 1 || || ||
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|250 lb LDGP Mk 81]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 81 Snakeye (250 lb)|250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|500 lb LDGP Mk 82]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[Mk 82 Snakeye (500 lb)|500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye]] bombs
| 1 || 3 || 3 || 2 || || 3 || 3 || 1
|-
! [[LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)|1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83]] bombs
| || 1 || 2 || || || 2 || 1 ||
|-
! [[GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM (500 lb)|500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM]] bombs
| || 2 || 3 || || || 3 || 2 ||
|-
! [[GBU-12 Paveway II (277 kg)|277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 2* || 3* || || || 3* || 2* ||
|-
! [[GBU-16 Paveway II (1,092 lb)|1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II]] bombs
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary]] bombs
| 1 || 2 || 2 || || || 2 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]] rockets
| || 38 || 57 || || || 57 || 38 ||
|-
! [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP]] rockets
| || 8 || 12 || || || 12 || 8 ||
|-
! [[AGM-65E2]] missiles
| || 1* || 1* || || || 1* || 1* ||
|-
! [[AGM-65G]] missiles
| || 1 || 1 || || || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] missiles
| 1 || 1 || || || || || 1 || 1
|-
! LITENING II targeting pod
| || || || 1* || || || ||
|-
| colspan="10" | * The LITENING II pod must be equipped when carrying laser-guided munitions
|-
|}

{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}

* 1 x 25 mm GAU-12/U cannon (300 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
* 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 40 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 16 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 16 x 500 lb Mk 82 Snakeye bombs (8,000 lb total)
* 6 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (6,000 lb total)
* 10 x 500 lb GBU-38(V)2/B JDAM bombs (5,000 lb total)
* 10 x 277 kg GBU-12 Paveway II bombs (2,770 kg total)
* 4 x 1,092 lb GBU-16 Paveway II bombs (4,368 lb total)
* 4 x AGM-65E2 missiles
* 10 x Mk 77 mod 4 incendiary bombs
* 4 x AGM-65G missiles
{{Navigation-End}}

== Usage in battles ==

''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* VTOL capability
* Large number of payload options
* Hard-hitting gun, with SAPHEI, HVAP, and HEI rounds

'''Cons:'''

* Subsonic, cannot exceed Mach 1 in level flight
* Extremely limited ammo count for the autocannon

== History ==

As the first generation of the Hawker Siddeley Harrier went into use, designated as the AV-8A and the Harrier GR.1, several drawbacks, including limited combat radius, low payload delivery, lack of ECM (Electric countermeasure) systems, etc. While certain problems can be addressed by the installment of improved avionics (resulting in the AV-8C and Harrier GR.3), problems in payload delivery requires a redesigned fuselage and engine. Thus, Hawker Siddeley and McDonnell Douglass began to develop a more advanced version of the Harrier, with a larger fuselage and the Pegasus engine, this plane was unofficially dubbed the “AV-16”, due to the goals of producing a plane twice the payload and range of the AV-8. In 1975, however, RAF pulled out of the project due to budget constraints, and USMC was unwilling to sponsor the project by itself, resulting in its cancellation in the same year. Since then, McDonnell Douglass began to redesign a new Harrier from the existing AV-8A, reconfiguring two AV-8As with redesigned wings, intake, exhaust nozzles, and other aerodynamic changes, leading to the YAV-8B. Further tests with YAV-8B regarding payload delivery, range, and VTOL capabilities proved satisfactory, and the AV-8B was officially procured by the USMC as its new generation of VTOL strike aircraft. In 1985, McDonnell Douglass sought to enhance the all-weather capability of the AV-8B, fitting it with FLIR (Forward looking Infra-Red) sensors, Hughes AN/ASB-19 ARBS (Angle Rate Bombing System), F-402-RR-408 engine, improved HUD and MFD, offering night attack capabilities. Though initially called the AV-8D, this new variant came to service in 1987, designated the AV-8B(NA), or Night Attack variant.

During its extensive service history, the AV-8B saw extensive combat. First in Operation Desert storm, where AV-8Bs based on the USS ''Nassau'' and USS ''Tarawa'' supported coalition forces in the battle of Khafji, dropping guided munitions on Iraqi artillary and provided support for USMC and Coalition forces. Later, during operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, AV-8Bs were deployed at Foward operation bases (FOBs) due to their STOL/VTOL capabilities, and had a much faster responce time compared to USAF and USN aircraft, which had to take off from airfields in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or carriers. AV-8Bs carrying LITENING targeting pods flew reconnaissance missions and dropped guided munitions on Al-Qaeda forces and Iraqi military, flying over 5000 sorties and demolishing a large number of Taliban and Iraqi vehicles and personell. AV-8Bs also took part in operation Odessy dawn. When a USAF F-15E crashes in Libya due to mechanical faliure, both pilots ejected successfully and was stranded deep in enemy territory. Two AV-8Bs dropped 250lb paveway munition to deter Libyan ground forces approaching the pilots, and one of the AV-8B dropped additional munitions on the wreckage of the F-15E to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. All AV-8B(NA) and AV-8B Plus would continue service until 2025, by then replaced by F-35Bs.

== 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;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer McDonnell}}
{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

F-4S Phantom II

2023-03-13T04:29:18Z

U134246134: /* History */

{{About
|about = premium American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other versions
|link = F-4 Phantom II (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=f-4s
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_004.jpg}}
|store=12048
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)
! 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
|-
! Upgraded
| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
|-
|}

==== 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
|-
| _ || _ || _ || _ || _ || _ 
|-
|}

{| 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 !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-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.''

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* A choice between two presets:
** Without offensive armament
** 60 x countermeasures

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

{{main|LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)}}
{{main|AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-9H Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Mk 11 mod 5 (20 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon (750 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
* 6 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 48 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 12 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (8,000 lb total)

==== Custom loadout options ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="4%" | 1 !! width="4%" | 2 !! width="4%" | 3 !! width="4%" | 4 !! width="4%" | 5 !! width="4%" | 6 !! width="4%" | 7 !! width="4%" | 8 !! width="4%" | 9 !! width="4%" | 10 !! width="4%" | 11
| rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4C_Phantom_II.png]]</div>
|-
! 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg)
| || || || || || 1 || || || || ||
|-
! 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs
| 3 || 3 || || || || 3 || || || || 3 || 3
|-
! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
| 2 || 2 || || || || 3 || || || || 2 || 2
|-
! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
| 38 || 57 || || || || 57 || || || || 57 || 38
|-
! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
| 12 || 12 || || || || 12 || || || || 12 || 12
|-
! AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
| || 1* || || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || || 1* ||
|-
! AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
| || || 2* || || || || || || 2* || ||
|-
| colspan="12" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 3,000 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
|-
| colspan="13" | * Sparrows on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be carried in conjunction with Sidewinders on hardpoints 3/9 respectively
|}

== Usage in battles ==

The highly versatile loadout for the F4S allows it to take different roles, armed with 12x500lb or 18x250lb, the F4S can perform the role of a bomb truck, capable of removing a base with one strike. When carring sparrows and sidewinders, try to go low and use the pulse doppler radar to your advantage and use AIM-7F on head-ons, optimal strike range for the 7F is around 5-8 km, do not waste the sparrow on targets doing 3-9 maneuver or has an approaching rate of less then 300km/h, for the PD radar cannot pick it up. Using the F4S as a CAS is not recommended because it lacks guided weapons

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good amount of air-to-air missiles
* Has access to powerful AIM-7F and AIM-9H missiles
* The agile eagle package similar to those on the F4E improve its maneuverability
* Advanced HUD allows for better performance then the F4J in SB\
* AN-APG59 pulse-doppler radar
* Head mounted display for radar and infrared seekers
* Premium bonus

'''Cons:'''

* The F-4S has no internal gun
* The external gunpod negatively affects flight performance
* Pulse-Doppler radar cannot lock on to target from the side or behind
* No all-aspect missiles
* No guided weaponry for ground RB

== History ==

F-4S was a part of the US Navy's upgrade program to extend the service time of F-4, it was an upgrade of the F-4J, which was a version also avaliable in-game, the F-4S belonged to VF-301 squadron, who retired all F-4S in service and transitioned to F-14 in 1984

== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/8133-development-pre-order-f-4s-phantom-ii-pack-en|[Devblog] Pre-order: F-4S Phantom II pack]]

{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

F-4S Phantom II

2023-03-13T04:21:25Z

U134246134: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
|about = premium American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other versions
|link = F-4 Phantom II (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=f-4s
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_004.jpg}}
|store=12048
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)
! 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
|-
! Upgraded
| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
|-
|}

==== 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
|-
| _ || _ || _ || _ || _ || _ 
|-
|}

{| 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 !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-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.''

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* A choice between two presets:
** Without offensive armament
** 60 x countermeasures

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

{{main|LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)}}
{{main|AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-9H Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Mk 11 mod 5 (20 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon (750 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
* 6 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 48 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 12 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (8,000 lb total)

==== Custom loadout options ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="4%" | 1 !! width="4%" | 2 !! width="4%" | 3 !! width="4%" | 4 !! width="4%" | 5 !! width="4%" | 6 !! width="4%" | 7 !! width="4%" | 8 !! width="4%" | 9 !! width="4%" | 10 !! width="4%" | 11
| rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4C_Phantom_II.png]]</div>
|-
! 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg)
| || || || || || 1 || || || || ||
|-
! 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs
| 3 || 3 || || || || 3 || || || || 3 || 3
|-
! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
| 2 || 2 || || || || 3 || || || || 2 || 2
|-
! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
| 38 || 57 || || || || 57 || || || || 57 || 38
|-
! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
| 12 || 12 || || || || 12 || || || || 12 || 12
|-
! AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
| || 1* || || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || || 1* ||
|-
! AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
| || || 2* || || || || || || 2* || ||
|-
| colspan="12" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 3,000 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
|-
| colspan="13" | * Sparrows on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be carried in conjunction with Sidewinders on hardpoints 3/9 respectively
|}

== Usage in battles ==

The highly versatile loadout for the F4S allows it to take different roles, armed with 12x500lb or 18x250lb, the F4S can perform the role of a bomb truck, capable of removing a base with one strike. When carring sparrows and sidewinders, try to go low and use the pulse doppler radar to your advantage and use AIM-7F on head-ons, optimal strike range for the 7F is around 5-8 km, do not waste the sparrow on targets doing 3-9 maneuver or has an approaching rate of less then 300km/h, for the PD radar cannot pick it up. Using the F4S as a CAS is not recommended because it lacks guided weapons

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good amount of air-to-air missiles
* Has access to powerful AIM-7F and AIM-9H missiles
* The agile eagle package similar to those on the F4E improve its maneuverability
* Advanced HUD allows for better performance then the F4J in SB\
* AN-APG59 pulse-doppler radar
* Head mounted display for radar and infrared seekers
* Premium bonus

'''Cons:'''

* The F-4S has no internal gun
* The external gunpod negatively affects flight performance
* Pulse-Doppler radar cannot lock on to target from the side or behind
* No all-aspect missiles
* No guided weaponry for ground RB

== 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 long, 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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/8133-development-pre-order-f-4s-phantom-ii-pack-en|[Devblog] Pre-order: F-4S Phantom II pack]]

{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

F-4S Phantom II

2023-03-13T04:16:49Z

U134246134: /* Usage in battles */

{{About
|about = premium American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other versions
|link = F-4 Phantom II (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=f-4s
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_004.jpg}}
|store=12048
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Sky Guardians"]].

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

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)
! 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
|-
! Upgraded
| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
|-
|}

==== 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
|-
| _ || _ || _ || _ || _ || _ 
|-
|}

{| 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 !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Avia-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.''

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

== Armaments ==
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | [[Ballistic Computer]]
|-
! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs)
|-
| {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}
=== Offensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}


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

* A choice between two presets:
** Without offensive armament
** 60 x countermeasures

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

{{main|LDGP Mk 81 (250 lb)|LDGP Mk 82 (500 lb)|M117 cone 45 (750 lb)|LDGP Mk 83 (1,000 lb)}}
{{main|AIM-7F Sparrow|AIM-9H Sidewinder|FFAR Mighty Mouse|Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Mk 11 mod 5 (20 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon (750 rpg)
* 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
* 6 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 48 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (4,500 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 18 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 12 x 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs (9,000 lb total)
* 1 x 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannon + 4 x AIM-7F Sparrow missiles + 4 x AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles + 8 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (8,000 lb total)

==== Custom loadout options ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
|-
! !! width="4%" | 1 !! width="4%" | 2 !! width="4%" | 3 !! width="4%" | 4 !! width="4%" | 5 !! width="4%" | 6 !! width="4%" | 7 !! width="4%" | 8 !! width="4%" | 9 !! width="4%" | 10 !! width="4%" | 11
| rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_F-4C_Phantom_II.png]]</div>
|-
! 20 mm Mk 11 mod 5 cannons (750 rpg)
| || || || || || 1 || || || || ||
|-
! 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs
| 6 || 3 || || || || 6 || || || || 3 || 6
|-
! 750 lb M117 cone 45 bombs
| 3 || 3 || || || || 3 || || || || 3 || 3
|-
! 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs
| 2 || 2 || || || || 3 || || || || 2 || 2
|-
! FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
| 38 || 57 || || || || 57 || || || || 57 || 38
|-
! Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
| 12 || 12 || || || || 12 || || || || 12 || 12
|-
! AIM-7F Sparrow missiles
| || 1* || || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || || 1* ||
|-
! AIM-9H Sidewinder missiles
| || || 2* || || || || || || 2* || ||
|-
| colspan="12" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 7,257 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 3,000 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,500 kg
|-
| colspan="13" | * Sparrows on hardpoints 2/10 cannot be carried in conjunction with Sidewinders on hardpoints 3/9 respectively
|}

== Usage in battles ==

The highly versatile loadout for the F4S allows it to take different roles, armed with 12x500lb or 18x250lb, the F4S can perform the role of a bomb truck, capable of removing a base with one strike. When carring sparrows and sidewinders, try to go low and use the pulse doppler radar to your advantage and use AIM-7F on head-ons, optimal strike range for the 7F is around 5-8 km, do not waste the sparrow on targets doing 3-9 maneuver or has an approaching rate of less then 300km/h, for the PD radar cannot pick it up. Using the F4S as a CAS is not recommended because it lacks guided weapons

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good amount of air-to-air missiles

'''Cons:'''

* The F-4S has no internal gun
* The external gunpod negatively affects flight performance

== 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 long, 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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/8133-development-pre-order-f-4s-phantom-ii-pack-en|[Devblog] Pre-order: F-4S Phantom II pack]]

{{USA jet aircraft}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

HUD

2023-02-06T12:31:52Z

U134246134: /* List of aircraft with HUDs */

==Overview==
The '''Head-Up Display''' or '''HUD''' is a transparent display (typically located in front of the aircraft's windscreen) used to present information to the pilot without them having to look at their instruments. The design, layout, and functionality of different HUDs varies significantly. Most HUDs have multiple modes, these can be switched between by pressing the "Switch sight mode in cockpit" keybind. This article will provide an overview of each HUD design in the game. Some HUD designs are used by multiple aircraft.

===HUD controls===
{{Notice|To activate [[CCRP]] mode on HUDs you need to have placed your target point before pressing the "Switch sight mode in cockpit" key.}}
There are only two controls which affect the HUD, these are shown below.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="3" | Head-Up Display Controls
|-
! Control name
! Default Keybind (PC keyboard & mouse)
! Description
|-
| Toggle Cockpit Sight || <code>'</code> || Turns the gunsight reticle (in this case the entire HUD) on / off.
|-
| Switch sight mode in cockpit || Unbound || Switches the HUD mode (typically between the standard mode and various ground attack modes)
|-
|}

===List of aircraft with HUDs===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Vehicle !! Country !! HUD type
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_7d}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#AN/AVQ-7|AN/AVQ-7]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_7e}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#AN/AVQ-7|AN/AVQ-7]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_aj37}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#EP-08|EP-08]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|av_8a}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|av_8c}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#Buccaneer HUD|Buccaneer HUD]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s2}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#Buccaneer HUD|Buccaneer HUD]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4e}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4ej}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4ej_kai}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#Kaiser/Shimadzu HUD|Kaiser/Shimadzu HUD]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4f}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-5e}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104j}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104s}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_gr1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_gr3}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|j_7e}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#J-7E HUD|J-7E HUD]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_a}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_gr1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_gr1a}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#410SUM1|410SUM1]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_ja37}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#EP-12|EP-12]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#ASP-23|ASP-23]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#ASP-23|ASP-23]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_27m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#ASP-17|ASP-17]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4k}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4m_fgr2}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#LCOSS|LCOSS]]
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_17m2}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || [[#ASP-17|ASP-17]]
|-
|A6E- TRAM
|
|LCOSS
|-
|}

==410SUM1==
The 410SUM1 is a HUD design used on the Harrier and Jaguar family of aircraft in game. The HUD has five modes:

* Standard
* Cannon on ground target
* Rockets
* Bombs
* Bombs (auto)

===Standard Symbology===
[[File:410SUM1 HUD Standard.png|thumb|right|400px|The standard 410SUM1 HUD symbology.]]
The standard HUD symbology is shown when the HUD is in "standard" mode. The standard symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Aircraft symbol || The aircraft symbol shows where the aircraft's nose is pointing and the "wings" on the side always remain parallel to the aircraft's wings.
|-
| Horizon bar || The horizon bar remains parallel with the horizon and represents level flight when the aircraft symbol is aligned with it. The Horizon bar consists of two solid horizontal lines on either side of the HUD, with a gap between them.
|-
| Elevation bar || The elevation bars remain parallel with the horizon and show the elevation of the aircraft in increments of 30°. The positive elevation bars are made up of 4 dashes either side of the gap, while the negative elevation bars consist of two dashes.
|-
| True Air Speed || The True Air Speed readout shows the True Air Speed (TAS) of the aircraft in knots).
|-
| Radar altitude || The Radar Altitude readout shows the radar altitude (altitude over terrain) of the aircraft in feet. The maximum altitude which can be displayed is 5,000 ft, at higher altitudes this readout is removed.
|-
| Angle of Attack || The Angle of Attack readout shows the Angle of Attack (AoA) of the aircraft, indicated by the position of the arrow. The solid line represents 0°. From lowest to highest the three dots above the line represent 8°, 12°, and 16°respectively; the dot below the line represents -5°.
|-
| Vertical speed || The vertical speed readout shows the vertical speed of the aircraft in feet per minute (fpm), indicated by the position of the arrow. The solid line represents 0 fpm (no change in altitude). Each dot represents 500 fpm, giving the readout a range from +1,000 fpm to -2,000 fpm.
|-
| Heading || The heading readout shows the compass heading of the aircraft. Only the first two digits of the heading numbers are given (i.e. 32 means a heading of 320 degrees).
|-
| Sideslip indicator || The sideslip indicator shows the sideslip of the aircraft. The vertical line represents no sideslip, the circle moves either side of the line to show sideslip occurring. This is meany useful for VTOL aircraft.
|-
| Gyro Gunsight || The gyro gunsight functions like a regular gyro gunsight.
|-
|}

===CCIP Symbology===
{{Notice|In this mode the FRL cross is currently offset 6° upwards (i.e. if the cross is level with the horizon line, then the aircraft is pointed 6° nose down.|!}}
[[File:410SUM1 HUD CCIP.png|thumb|right|400px|The CCIP 410SUM1 HUD symbology.]]
The CCIP symbology is shown when the HUD is in either "cannon on ground target", "rockets", or "bombs" mode. The symbology in this mode is largely the same as the standard symbology, but with a few notable changes. The gyro gunsight is replaced by a computed impact point and the aircraft symbol by a Fuselage Reference line (FRL) cross. As noted above the FRL cross is offset upwards. The CCIP symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| FRL cross || The FRL cross is used like the aircraft symbol in standard mode, but is offset 6 degrees upwards.
|-
| Horizon bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Elevation bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| True Air Speed || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Radar altitude || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Angle of Attack || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Vertical speed || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Heading || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Sideslip indicator || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Computed impact point || The computed impact point marker spot shows the computed impact point of the cannon, bombs, or rockets (depending on which mode the HUD is in).
|-
|}

===CCRP Symbology===
[[File:410SUM1 HUD CCRP.png|thumb|right|400px|The CCRP 410SUM1 HUD symbology. Note: To use CCRP you should place the aircraft symbol over the bombing line, the angle in this image is only to make HUD symbology clearer.]]
The CCRP symbology is shown when the HUD is in "bombs (auto)" mode. The basic symbology is largely unchanged from the standard symbology, however quite a bit of addition CCRP symbology is added. The CCRP symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Aircraft symbol || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Horizon bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Elevation bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| True Air Speed || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Radar altitude || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Angle of Attack || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Vertical speed || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Heading || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Sideslip indicator || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Bombing line || The bombing line is a vertical line placed such that it intersects the chosen CCRP target.
|-
| CCRP Target || The CCRP Target marker is a horizontal line placed on the bombing line such that it marks the location of the chosen CCRP target.
|-
| Time circle || The time circle appears when you are flying towards the CCRP target. It starts as an almost complete circle and decreases anti-clockwise as you approach.
|-
| Break X || When the aircraft is at risk of hitting the ground or within the blast radius of the bombs it is going to drop an '''X''' appears in the middle of the time circle to warn the pilot to pull up.
|-
|}

To use CCRP you should place your target point (see [[Ballistic Computer]] for details) then switch the HUD into "bombs (auto)" mode. You will see the time circle appear on the HUD (if you are flying towards the target), along with the bombing line and CCRP target marker placed on the chosen target. You should manoeuvre the aircraft such that the centre of the aircraft symbol is horizontally aligned with the bombing line (meaning you are flying directly towards the target). As you approach the target the time circle will begin to decrease, this is generally a good time to begin holing the bomb release button. Once the range circle completely disappears the bombs will release, hitting the marked target. If you are flying too low then the break X will appear in the middle of the time circle warning you that you need to pull up.

===Missile Symbology===
[[File:410SUM1 HUD AAM.png|thumb|right|400px|The additional symbology added to the 410SUM1 HUD when an air-to-air missile is active.]]
Whenever an air-to-air missile is activated (regardless of HUD mode) additional symbology is added to the HUD. The missile symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Static missile cross || When an air-to-air missile is activated this cross appears in the centre of the HUD. While the missile is in the process of activating the symbol flashes, it stops flashing when the missile is ready.
|-
| Horizon bar || When an air-to-air missile is activated this cross appears and rotates around the static missile cross. While the missile is in the process of activating the symbol flashes, it stops flashing when the missile is ready. When the missile has acquired a target this cross disappears (it will re-appear if the target lock is lost).
|-
|}


==Buccaneer HUD==
The {{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s2|Buccaneer S.2}} has its own unique HUD design. The HUD is fairly basic and has four modes:

* Standard
* Rockets
* Bombs
* Bombs (auto)

===Standard Symbology===
[[File:Buccaneer HUD Standard.png|thumb|right|400px|The standard Buccaneer HUD symbology.]]
The standard HUD symbology is shown when the HUD is in "standard" mode, much of this symbology carries over into the other HUD modes. The standard symbology can be seen in the image to the right; in this mode the HUD is fairly basic showing only the speed and roll angle of the aircraft. A summary of the standard HUD symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Aircraft symbol || The aircraft symbol shows where the aircraft's nose is pointing and the "wings" on the side always remain parallel to the aircraft's wings.
|-
| Roll bar || The roll bars remain parallel with the ground, the provide a reference point from which the roll of the aircraft symbol (and thus the aircraft) can be determined.
|-
| Quadrantal marks || The four quadrantal marks remain locked in position relevant to the aircraft symbol, helping determine roll angle (relevant to the roll bar). They have no additional functionality in this mode.
|-
| Target spot || In this mode the target spot is either locked to the centre of the aircraft symbol, or behaves like a gyroscopic gunsight if rockets are carried.
|-
| Speed scale || The speed scale shows the aircraft's Indicated Air Speed (IAS) from 300 - 600 knots. When read left to right the four dots represent 300, 400, 500 , and 600 kts; the position of the line relative to the dots shows the aircraft's speed (in the image it reads ~475 kts).
|-
|}

In flight the two roll bars stay parallel to the ground. As the aircraft symbol (and four Quadrantal marks) stay parallel with the aircraft wings this allows the HUD to show the roll of the aircraft relevant to the ground. The speed scale shows the aircraft's Indicated Air Speed (IAS) from 300 - 600 knots.

===CCIP Symbology===
[[File:Buccaneer HUD CCIP.png|thumb|right|400px|The CCIP Buccaneer HUD symbology.]]
The CCIP symbology is shown when the HUD is in either "rockets" or "bombs" mode. The symbology in this mode is largely identical to the standard symbology, with the exception of the target spot now showing the computed impact point of bombs or rockets. The CCIP symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Aircraft symbol || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Roll bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Quadrantal marks || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Target spot || The target spot shows the computed impact point of the bombs or rockets (depending on which mode the HUD is in).
|-
| Speed scale || Same as standard mode.
|-
|}

When the HUD is in either "rockets" or "bombs" mode the target spot will move to display the computed impact point of the selected ordnance type. It may appear as if the target spot has completely disappeared, in the case of bombs this probably means the target spot if off the bottom of the HUD, so you need to enter a dive to be able to see it. In the case of rockets it could be either the aforementioned issue, or that you are too far away for the impact point to show.

{{Notice|CCIP on the HUD shows at the same range as the 3rd person CCIP marker would. This varies between different weapons. See [[Ballistic Computer]] for details.}}

===CCRP Symbology===
[[File:Buccaneer HUD CCRP.png|thumb|right|400px|The CCRP Buccaneer HUD symbology.]]
The CCRP symbology is shown when the HUD is in "bombs (auto)" mode. The basic symbology is largely unchanged from the standard symbology, however quite a bit of addition CCRP symbology is added. The CCRP symbology can be seen in the image to the right; a summary of the symbology can be seen below.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Symbology !! Explanation
|-
| Aircraft symbol || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Roll bar || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Quadrantal marks || The quadrantal marks function the same as in "standard mode", however they also provide increments for the range circle.
|-
| Target spot || The target spot over the CCRP target point.
|-
| Speed scale || Same as standard mode.
|-
| Range circle || The range circle appears when you are flying towards the CCRP target. It starts as an almost complete circle and decreases anti-clockwise as you approach.
|-
| Acceptance mark || This symbol appears when a target point has been placed to indicate that you are in CCRP mode. If the target point is removed, or you are not flying towards it this symbol disappears.
|-
| 3 second event mark || This symbol appears on the HUD 3 seconds before the bombs are automatically released.
|-
|}

To use CCRP you should place your target point (see [[Ballistic Computer]] for details) then switch the HUD into "bombs (auto)" mode. You will see the acceptance mark and range circle appear on the HUD (if you are flying towards the target). The target spot on the HUD will also move to sit on top of the CCRP target, you should manoeuvre the aircraft such that the target spot is horizontally centred within the HUD (meaning you are flying directly towards it). As you approach the target the range ring will begin to decrease, this is generally a good time to begin holing the bomb release button. Once you are three seconds away from the computed bomb release point the 3 second event mark will appear, and once the range circle completely disappears the bombs will release, hitting the marked target.


== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==


* [[Ballistic Computer]]

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7079-development-head-up-displays-hud-en|[Devblog] Head-Up Displays (HUD)]]
* [[wikipedia:Head-up_display|[Wikipedia] Head-up display]]

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

J-7D

2023-01-02T00:59:06Z

U134246134: /* Suspended armament */

{{About
| about = Chinese jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other MiG-21 versions
| link = MiG-21 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=j_7d
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage_{{PAGENAME}}_005.jpg}}
|store=11811
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (Chinese: 歼-7D, previously J-7IIIA; unified NATO codename: Fishcan) is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]].

The reverse-engineered version of the MiG-21MF from Egypt for all-weather operations, J-7D offers very similar performance to the late MiG-21 series with better engine and higher fuel capacity. While it lacks SARH missiles for head-on/interception missions and large-calibre rockets like S-24s, the overall combat capabilities can be still ensured by its IR AAMs and variety of Chinese ground-attack weaponries.

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

Taking a look at J-7D, other than its default grey-tone camo and the PLAAF roundel onboard, the jet itself looks extremely similar to the late MiG-21 series with R-13F-300 engines. This is indeed true as J-7III series (C and D) were both based on MiG-21MFs exchanged from Egypt; in short, J-7D flies very similarly to the [[MiG-21MF (Germany)|MiG-21MF]] in LSK (East German) service. The later variants of the Fishbed feature higher fuel capacity (the "spine" is filled with fuel tanks) and higher engine thrust, as well as featuring a new RP-22 radar; the J-7D exhibits all of the aforementioned upgrades. The lighter weight and higher thrust of the WP-13F1 engine also ensures a faster speed even against a [[MiG-21bis]] while having slightly better manoeuvrability as well; do remember that the J-7D is still an interceptor after all, so in most cases utilising its speed is more than enough to take out enemies at its tier. But do beware of light fighters or tailless delta-wing jets in one-on-one dogfights, it's better to quit the fight and wait for better chance to take them down in one pass.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max speed (km/h at _,___ m)
! 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
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | ___
|-
! Upgraded
| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
|-
|}

==== 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
|-
| _ || _ || _ || _ || _ || _ 
|-
|}

{| 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 !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || ___ || ___ || ___ || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | {{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" | _____ || _
| colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | 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
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
|-
| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
| _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (___%/WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || ___%/WEP
! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Optimal'' || ___ kgf (_ km/h) || ___ kgf (_ km/h)
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

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

Other than the airframe and aluminium alloy skin, the J-7D has no additional protection; any hits from enemy weapons are very likely to either severely damage the jet or take out the pilot straight away. However, an EFS system and self-sealing tanks are present onboard, giving it some chance to return to the airfield if it survives subsequent assaults from enemies.

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

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

{{main|Type 23-3 (23 mm)}}

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

* A choice between two presets:
** 1 x 23 mm Type 23-3 cannon, belly-mounted (200 rpg)
** 1 x 23 mm Type 23-3 cannon + 72 x countermeasures

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

{| class="wikitable" width="100%" style="text-align:center"
|-
! !! width="12%" | 1 !! width="12%" | 2 !! width="12%" | 3 !! width="12%" | 4
| rowspan="7" width="25%" | <div class="ttx-image"></div>
|-
! 250 kg 250-3 bombs
| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
|-
! 500 kg 500-3 bombs
| || 1 || 1 ||
|-
! Type 90-1 rockets
| 7 || 7 || 7 || 7
|-
! Type 130-2 rockets
| 4 || 4 || 4 || 4
|-
! PL-7 missiles
| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
|-
! PL-5B missiles
| 1 || 1 || 1 || 1
|-
|}

To say the least, the loadout of the J-7D is very similar to its (technological) successor J-7E, as they share 5 out of the 6 loadouts. The only difference is the missiles it carries: instead of having already obsolete PL-2, it has PL-7 (reverse-engineered R.550 Magic 1 from Pakistan) players of French aircraft are very familiar with. In terms of A2A capabilities, J-7D does lack SARH missiles of any sort (R-3R, for example), but both IR-guided AAMs are among the best of their counterparts. For those who are familiar with the PL-5B's immersive thrust and overload even at distance, they can take down enemies from some distance as a safer approach to confronting masses of jets. Alternatively take PL-7 if players prefer hitting targets within 2.5 km, it might not be as powerful in higher tier where flares are abundant, it can still make short work of careless targets. Another unorthodox way to use PL-5B is to attack targets within 1 km, in this distance, the target have little time to react due to the speed of PL-5B.

If players also decided to take on ground targets, it still has limited but sufficient options like 250/500 kg bombs and rockets of different calibre (90/130 mm). The ballistic computer also helps achieve precision hits depending on the playstyle and overall situation of the battlefield. Bring in bombs in case of columns of tanks within the blast radius, both types of bombs show enemies the importance of "social-distancing". While rockets are better for destroying SPAAs from above (since they don't have radar coverage above; given the skies are clear), for players who get used to the ballistics performance of rockets, it can still knock out even the heaviest MBTs with precision hits from 130 mm HEAT Type 90-1 rockets with overpressure.

== Usage in battles ==

The J-7D is a slightly advanced version of MiG-21MF equivalent with HUD and built-in countermeasures, best used as a support fighter to more advanced jets or to hammer ground targets.

'''Air - Sudden Striker'''
For players who are already used to the MiG-21MF or its Soviet equivalents (SM or later Bis), a bad news for J-7D is the lack of any head-on capable missiles (neither R-60M nor R-3R, due to the incapability to develop such missile until mid-1980s). Players will also find the radar as a welcome but not effective addition to the jet due to its already obsolete performance at its BR. But to say at least, J-7D performs identically to 2nd generation Fishbeds with slightly better engine output and overall better missile options. It has neither highly-manoeuvrable missiles like the R-60(MK) nor SARH missiles, but this will be compensated by two of the most powerful rear-aspect IR AAMs in game: PL-5B and PL-7 (R550 Magic 1). For players of the J-7E or J-8B, they will still be pleased by the immersive thrust of the missile and the rather high manoeuvrability at longer distance. For those who are used to French jets or A-5C, the PL-7 still retains identical performance to the Magic 1. Depending on the playstyle, players can either take the PL-5B for long-distance sudden strikes on unaware enemies or PL-7 for close distance combats within 2.5 km: it does have the chance to track onto most enemies at this tier given the flares won't distract the missile. A principle for delta jets like the J-7D is to never get into a dogfight unless in an 1-vs-1 situation. Due to the design of delta wings, the wing area of delta wings will certainly cause severe bleeding on speed after manoeuvres against enemy targets, which is extremely fatal to jets. It might be true that the lesser weight yet more powerful jet engine can compensate the manoeuvrability, but it is still suggested to use the J-7D as a support fighter and strike unaware enemies, and only go into gunfights if it has high likelihood to friendly-fire or if there's only one enemy left.

'''Ground - "Economical" Alternative'''

While the J-7D is known to be an interceptor, if players prefer a more economical jet while having the demand for air-defense capability, the J-7D can also be a capable alternative to the Q-5L or more air-defense-capable J-7E/J-8B. The ground attack loadout for the J-7E is identical to the J-7D's, thus 250/500 kg bombs and 90/130 mm rocket pods are always at the player's disposal. Due to its high tier and limited payload, it is best to utilize the J-7D as a high-altitude "striker" and use its sufficient climb rate to go high and hide from ground radars. Players can also take the time to see if there is any other attacker harassing the team and take them out (make sure to get onto their six for a lock). Since the limited payload hinders the jet's capability to cause severe losses to enemy team, pick the most high-value targets (i.e. those going for capture points or camping at vantage points) and sent them sky high with either bombs or rockets. Alternatively, picking off SPAAs with rockets is also viable but make sure to pull up before the jet hits low altitude (which the jet might not be able to recover from).

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Better engine thrust than most previous J-7/MiG-21 series thanks to the WP-13F1 engine
* Access to search radar
* Relatively better light rocket options than Soviet MiG-21MF/S series
* Devastating PL-5B or PL-7 missiles at its disposal
* Built-in countermeasures with 72 salvos, unlike its Soviet cousins
* Has full ballistic computer for cannon, rockets, and bombs; useful in ground attack

'''Cons:'''

* Bleeds energy severely during manoeuvres due to delta wing design
* Heavier than J-7E
* Poor radar performance with shorter range than common foes like [[F-14A Early|F-14]], [[F-4E Phantom II|F-4E]]
* Lacks all-aspect IR missiles and SARH missiles
* Below average pylon counts for its tier

== History ==

By the time the Type 62 and subsequent J-7I/II series went into commission with the PLAAF in the late 1960s, the PLAAF was already seeking a new fighter for all-weather interception and to replace earlier jets in service. Although the J-8 program was also started around the same time, it was only until 1979 when J-7II was finalized and J-8I was passed for certification. This also called for a back-up for the J-8I series. During the late 1970s economy reform and increasing international arms trade with foreign countries, Chinese engineers visited countries with MiG-21MFs in service and took the design for future use; CATIC also exchanged some Soviet equipment from Egypt including MiG-23SM and MiG-21MF as the reverse-engineer subject for new interceptors.

The new J-7III started its development in March 1979 by CAC and after 5 years of repairing MiG-21MFs while building domestic prototypes, the J-7III took its first flight on 26th April 1984 and subsequent flight tests continued until 1988 when the first batches rolled off the production line. The reverse-engineered jet featured a new engine and a domestic JL-7 radar based from Type 317A radar from the failed Q-5 Yi (强-5乙, perhaps the very last torpedo bomber ever developed), but engine production issues hindered the further production of J-7III (now called J-7C under new designation) with only 17 of them built. Meanwhile, as the J-7III continued to be developed, CAC and GAIC worked on new electronics and countermeasure systems as well as a new WP-13F1 engine for the new jet. The new jet, developed in 1988, featured a new JL-7A radar capable of launching the latest PL-8 missiles, reverse-engineered Marconi Type 956 HUD, as well as Type 930-4 countermeasure system. J-7IIIA (now called J-7D) took its first flight in mid-1991 and joined the PLAAF in 1995.

Due to changes in combat doctrine, introduction of more advanced Su-27SK Flanker-B and J-7E, as well as J-8II series becoming combat-capable in 1990s and the successful development of Project No. 10 (J-10), the J-7D was deemed unnecessary and only 39 of them were built by 1999 as the placeholder for new jets; these jets made it into their first and only appearance in the National Day Parade of 1999, alongside with Flankers and air-refuel-capable J-8D.

== Media ==

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== See also ==


;[[MiG-21 (Family)|Related development]]

* [[J-7II]]
* [[J-7E]]

== External links ==

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