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Talk:AIM-9B Sidewinder

2024-02-18T14:44:21Z

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== Inclusion of seeker FOV in article ==
I included the value of the missile seeker's field of view in the article as it is a specific piece of information relevant to how one would use the missile in the game, however it got deleted by Inceptor57 in an edit marked as "minor". Why should this information not be in the article? --[[User:U40666665|U40666665]] ([[User talk:U40666665|talk]]) 10:30, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
:This information is not available anywhere in the game interface. We also do not include datamined information on the wiki because we have no way of checking if the value is correct or no way to update the value when it has been changed. --[[User:U44629479|U44629479]] ([[User talk:U44629479|talk]]) 11:52, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
::How about information from simple tests? After all, tips based on a player's personal experience are included. --[[User:U40666665|U40666665]] ([[User talk:U40666665|talk]]) 14:44, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

Talk:AIM-9B Sidewinder

2024-02-18T14:43:58Z

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Talk:AIM-9B Sidewinder

2024-02-18T10:30:58Z

U40666665: Created page with "== inclusion of seeker FOV in article == I included the value of the missile seeker's field of view in the article as it is a specific piece of information relevant to how one..."

== inclusion of seeker FOV in article ==
I included the value of the missile seeker's field of view in the article as it is a specific piece of information relevant to how one would use the missile in the game, however it got deleted by Inceptor57 in an edit marked as "minor". Why should this information not be in the article? --[[User:U40666665|U40666665]] ([[User talk:U40666665|talk]]) 10:30, 18 February 2024 (UTC)

AIM-9B Sidewinder

2024-02-07T14:28:20Z

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{{About
| about = American air-to-air missile '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family)
}}
[[File:Missile AIM-9B Fired.jpg|thumbnail|right|x250px|An AIM-9B being fired]]

== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage AIM-9B Sidewinder.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-9B Sidewinder missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]] which was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]. The AIM-9B is the earliest and least capable member of the Sidewinder family of missiles found in the game. It was the basis for the later Sidewinder missiles, as well as many other missiles found in the game. The [[Rb24]] is an AIM-9B built under license in Sweden, while the [[R-3S]], [[R-13M1]] and [[PL-2]] are all decedents of the Vympel R-3 missile, which was a Soviet reverse-engineered version of the AIM-9B. The AIM-9B also served as the basis for the design of the Israeli [[Shafrir]] missile, although there are notable differences between the two.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}

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{{Navigation-Line|France}}{{Specs-Link|md_460}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|md_460_yt_cup_2019}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86k_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e_fn}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_milan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_3c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_3e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_5f}}

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{{Navigation-End}}

== General info ==

Like other early air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9B is limited in is destructive capabilities. Although it contains enough explosive filler to eliminate or cripple an enemy given a direct hit, those direct hits may be hard to come by. For one, this missile only has a 10G overload. Therefore, it is quite easy for an enemy to dodge it. All the enemy needs to do is to turn slightly, and the missile will likely miss. For greatest lethality, use this missile on slow targets that cannot manoeuvre well (though, in this case, guns may be just as effective).

Still, as one of the first air-to-air missiles in the game, the missile is quite effective for dealing with enemies in the right circumstances. Careful positioning and trigger discipline are required. In lower-tier jet combat, the AIM-9B is the gold standard for long to medium range air-to-air combat.

The AIM-9B can lock targets up to ±2 degrees off its pointing direction.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
|-
| '''Mass''' || 72 kg
|-
| '''Guidance''' || IR
|-
| '''Aspect''' || Rear-aspect
|-
| '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 4 km
|-
| '''Launch range''' || 10 km
|-
| '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M
|-
| '''Maximum overload''' || 10 G
|-
| '''Missile guidance time''' || 20 secs
|-
| '''Explosive mass (TNT eq.)''' || 7.62 kg
|-
|}

=== Effective damage ===

With a 4.76 kg HBX explosive (7.62 kg TNT equivalent) warhead, the AIM-9B Sidewinder can ensure the destruction of the hit aircraft's tail section. Even a near-miss with the proximity fuse detonating can cause significant damage to the rear control surfaces so that a critical hit will cause the plane to lose air controllability, leading to a credit when the plane eventually smashes into the ground.

=== Comparison with analogues ===


* [[AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder]] - A European-licensed version of the AIM-9B with their own improvements; however the performance in-game are quite similar.
* [[R-3S]]/[[PL-2]] - Infamous as a reverse-engineered variant of the AIM-9B, the R-3 missile shares many of its in-game performances with the AIM-9B, only falling slightly short in locking and launching range.
* [[Shafrir]] - Shares in-game performance values despite their design differences
* [[Rb24]] - Licensed-produced version of the AIM-9B for the Swedish, and as such shares in-game performance values.

== Usage in battles ==

This missile is best utilised when trailing an enemy. This will allow the pilot enough time to close the distance and acquire a target lock before firing the missile. The AIM-9B is especially effective against jet bombers, such as the [[Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France)]], which generally have poor manoeuvrability.

The missile can hit targets at up to 2.7 km of range if they are moving in a straight line and make no effort to dodge. You can use this to your advantage by launching at aircraft high above you, who believe themselves to be safe due to their altitude, and may thus neglect to check their rear.

Firing the missile at aircraft moving in a straight line less than 900 m away usually guarantees a kill, as by the time the target can react to the missile, it is already upon them.

When firing this missile, watch out for nearby friendly aircraft, and for the sun. The missile may lock onto either of these, causing at the best a miss, and at worst an unintended teamkill.

The AIM-9B may be used to force the enemy to manoeuvre and bleed their speed, making it easier for the pilot to acquire a traditional firing solution and destroy the enemy with cannon fire.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Decent effective range; can travel fairly far in a straight line to intercept
* Effective against aircraft with low manoeuvrability, aircraft compressing at high speed, and low energy targets

'''Cons:'''

* Narrow firing circle compared to later missiles with uncaged seekers
* Poorest range out of all AIM-9 variants
* Often loses track when the target manoeuvres in more than one dimension or turns sharply.

== History ==

===Development===
The missile's history starts at the Naval Ordnance Test Station (NOTS) at China Lake in 1947.<ref name="Goebel2019">Goebel 2019</ref> Under William B. McLean, the missile conception sprang from mating lead-sulfide proximity fuzes that were sensitive to infrared radiation with a guidance system to home onto the infrared source.<ref name="HollwayFOX2">Hollway "The AIM-9 Sidewinder: Fox Two!"</ref> Initially his own private project, McLean eventually received approval by Admiral William S. Parsons for development.<ref name="Goebel2019" />These missiles were first test fired in 1951, with the first air-to-air hit was made on 11 September 1953 on a drone.<ref name="ParschAIM9">Parsch 2008</ref> This experimental missile would be designated as the ''XAAM-N-7''. The missile would also earn the name "Sidewinder" by the development team, named after the desert rattlesnake that senses its prey's heat and moves in a winding motion.<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="HollwayFOX2" />

Initially a US Navy project, the US Air Force was urged into participating by Howard Wilcox, the next project lead after McLean was promoted to upper management at NOTS in 1954.<ref name="Goebel2019" /> This culminated in a shoot-off in June 1955 between the Navy's Sidewinder against the Air Force's GAR-2 Falcon missile. The Sidewinder's performance in this event resulted in the US Air Force putting their support in the Sidewinder.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> By May 1956, the missile was officially adopted as the ''AAM-N-7'' for the US Navy and the ''GAR-8'' for the US Air Force.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GervasiArsenal">Gervasi 1984, p.256</ref> These designation would remain until 27 June 1963, when the Sidewinder's designations were standardised across all armed services as the '''AIM-9'''.<ref name="ParschDesignation">Parsch 2020</ref>

===AIM-9B===
The '''AIM-9B''' (pre-1963 Navy designation ''AAM-N-7 Sidewinder IA'') was the initial production version of the Sidewinder.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> More than 80,000 units of the AIM-9B Sidewinder would be produced.<ref name="GervasiArsenal" />
[[File:AIM-9B-9D-9C NAN3-71.jpg|x250px|right|thumb|none|A rack of Sidewinder missiles used by the US Navy. From top to bottom: [[AIM-9B Sidewinder|AIM-9B]], [[AIM-9D Sidewinder|AIM-9D]], and AIM-9C.]]

The AIM-9B would see combat first over the Taiwan Strait in 1958, where Chinese MiGs and Taiwanese F-86 Sabres faced off in air battles. The first AIM-9B were sent in September to assist the ROC air force, which were equipped onto their Sabres.<ref name="HollwayFOX2" /> The first air-to-air kill with a Sidewinder was recorded on 24 September 1958, in which a Sabre shot down a MiG-15 with an AIM-9B. During these battles, an AIM-9B Sidewinder successfully hit a Chinese MiG, but failed to explode, leaving it lodged in the fuselage. The MiG flew back to China with its baggage of an intact example of a heat-seeking missile. The AIM-9B was looked at by Soviet engineers, who reversed engineered the design into the [[R-3S|R-3]], or K-13, missile (NATO reporting name: AA-2 Atoll).<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="LaiDragon">Lai 2016</ref>

The AIM-9B would also see widespread service in Vietnam. Its first aerial victory over Vietnam is on 10 July 1965, when two [[F-4C Phantom II]] from the 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron downed two [[MiG-17]] with AIM-9Bs.<ref name="DTIC_AIM-9Jpg1">Siemann 1974, p.xii</ref> The AIM-9B would eventually account for around 28 MiG kills with 175 launches between 1965 to 1968.<ref name="KoppAUSAIM9">Kopp 2014</ref> However, the missile's limitations became more apparent overtime. The range was short, the manoeuvrability leaves a lot to be desired, the reliability is poor, and the missile's IR lock can be easily interfered by sun, cloud, and even the ground.<ref name="HollwayFOX2" /><ref name="KoppAUSAIM9" /> These problems led to continued development of the Sidewinder. The US Navy's efforts became the [[AIM-9D Sidewinder|AIM-9D]] variant, while the US Air Force developed the [[AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9E]].<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="KoppAUSAIM9" />

== Media ==


;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|KpWGXcI9PQc|'''The Shooting Range #129''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 10:42 discusses the AIM-9B Sidewinder.}}

== See also ==


;[[AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family)|Related development]]

* [[AIM-9D Sidewinder]] - Improved variant by the US Navy
* [[AIM-9E Sidewinder]] - Improved variant by the US Air Force
* [[AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder]]

;Similar-performing missiles

* [[R-3S]]
* [[PL-2]]
* [[Rb24]]
* [[Shafrir]]

== External links ==


=== References ===

;Citations
<references />

;Bibliography

* Gervasi, Tom. ''America's War Machine: the Pursuit of Global Dominance: Arsenal of Democracy III''. Grove Press, Inc., 1984.
* Goebel, Greg. "The Falcon & Sidewinder Air-To-Air Missiles." ''Air Vectors'', 01 Apr. 2019, [http://www.airvectors.net/avsdaam.html#m5 Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034852/http://www.airvectors.net/avsdaam.html Web Archive] from 12 Nov 2020)
* Hollway, Don. "The AIM-9 Sidewinder: Fox Two!" ''HistoryNet'', [https://www.historynet.com/fox-two.htm Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210323093357/https://www.historynet.com/fox-two.htm Web Archive] from 23 Mar 2021)
* Kopp, Carlo. "The Sidewinder Story: The Evolution of the AIM-9 Missile." ''Air Power Australia'', 27 Jan 2014, [http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165256/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Web Archive] from 02 Apr 2021)
* Lai, Benjamin. ''The Dragon's Teeth: The Chinese People's Liberation Army - Its History, Traditions, and Air Sea and Land Capability in the 21st Century.'' Casemate Publishers, 14 July 2016.
* Parsch, Andreas. "AIM-9." ''Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles'', Designation-Systems.Net, 09 July 2008, [http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165800/http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Web Archive] from 02 Apr 2021)
* Parsch, Andreas. "Current Designations of U.S. Unmanned Military Aerospace Vehicles." ''U.S. Military Aviation Designation Systems'', Designation-Systems.Net, 30 March 2020, [http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/missiles.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210603010107/http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/missiles.html Web Archive] from 03 Jun 2021)
* Siemann, John W. ''Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. COMBAT SNAP (AIM-9J Southeast Asia Introduction)''. Defense Technical Information Center, 24 Apr 1974.

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

Ballistic Computer

2023-07-20T09:09:09Z

U40666665: All the given controls are in the multi-function menu now.

__TOC__

==Overview==
The '''Ballistic Computer''' is a system found on some modern aircraft and helicopters used to aid the player in the delivery of unguided air-to-ground munitions. There are two key functions of the ballistic computer: Constantly Computed Impact Point (CCIP) and Constantly Computed Release Point (CCRP). CCIP continually calculates where munitions will land and gives the pilot an accurate impact point to aim with. By comparison, CCRP allows the player to specify an impact point, the ballistic computer will then continually calculate at which point along the player's flight path munitions will need to be released in order to hit the player's designated impact point, automatically releasing the munitions when that point is reached.

==Ballistic computer controls==
All ballistic computer key binds are unbound by default, you must bind a key to them or use the Multi-function menu.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="3" | Ballistic Computer Controls
|-
! Control name
! Default Keybind (PC keyboard & mouse)
! Description
|-
| Toggle Ballistic Computer || Unbound || Toggles the ballistic computer functionality on or off.
|-
| Activate target point || Unbound || Places the target point where the player's reticle is pointing
|-
| Deactivate target point || Unbound || Removes any previously placed target point
|-
| Switch mission bombing target || Unbound || Automatically places the target point on a bombing point (mini-base or airfield). Press multiple times to select different bases.
|-
| Switch sight mode in cockpit || Unbound || Cycles between different targeting modes for the gyroscopic gunsight in the cockpit, if available for the aircraft.
|-
|}

==CCIP usage==
===CCIP for guns===
To use CCIP for guns you must first turn on your ballistic computer using the "Toggle Ballistic Computer" control, when you do this a "CCIP" indicator will appear next to the ammo count of the weapon(s) which CCIP is active for (see images below). For aircraft, once the ballistics computer is on pointing your aiming reticle at a point on the ground (up to around 2.6 km away) will activate CCIP. When CCIP is activated the aiming reticle will gain a second set of angled crosshairs (signifying CCIP is active) and move to the point on the ground where your rounds will land; this can be seen in the images below, notice how the reticle has moved downwards and gained an additional set of angled crosshairs.

For helicopters activating CCIP for guns will cause the gun reticle to gain the additional angled crosshairs. For helicopters with turreted weapons, CCIP makes no real difference as the gun reticle behaves pretty much like CCIP by default, however for helicopters with fixed guns CCIP behaves much the same as with aircraft, albeit with greater range.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:CCIP Gun Aircraft Off.jpg|The normal gun reticle on a [[Phantom FGR.2]].
File:CCIP Gun Aircraft On.jpg|The CCIP gun reticle on a [[Phantom FGR.2]].
File:CCIP Gun Helicopter Off.jpg|The normal gun reticle on an [[AH-64A Peten (USA)|AH-64A Peten]].
File:CCIP Gun Helicopter On.jpg|The CCIP gun reticle on an [[AH-64A Peten (USA)|AH-64A Peten]].
</gallery>

===CCIP for rockets===
To use CCIP for rockets you must first turn on your ballistic computer using the "Toggle Ballistic Computer" control, when you do this a "CCIP" indicator will appear next to the ammo count of the weapon(s) which CCIP is active for (see images below). For aircraft, once the ballistics computer is on pointing your aiming reticle at a point on the ground (up to around 5.2 km away) will activate CCIP. When CCIP is activated your rocket reticle will change to an "X" with a dot in the middle and move to the point on the ground where your rockets will land; this can be seen in the images below, notice how the reticle has moved and changed to an "X".

For helicopters activating CCIP for rockets will cause the rocket reticle to gain a set of angled crosshairs and move to the point on the ground where your rockets will land; this can be seen in the images below, notice how the reticle has moved downwards and gained an additional set of angled crosshairs.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:CCIP Rocket Aircraft Off.jpg|The normal rocket reticle on a [[Phantom FGR.2]].
File:CCIP Rocket Aircraft On.jpg|The CCIP rocket reticle on a [[Phantom FGR.2]].
File:CCIP Rocket Helicopter Off.jpg|The normal rocket reticle on an [[AH-64A Peten (USA)|AH-64A Peten]].
File:CCIP Rocket Helicopter On.jpg|The CCIP rocket reticle on an [[AH-64A Peten (USA)|AH-64A Peten]].
</gallery>

===CCIP for bombs===
CCIP for bombs is always activated for vehicles which have it (regardless of if the ballistic computer is turned on). Aircraft with CCIP for bombs will have a "CCIP" indicator next to the ammo count for the player's bombs. It simply provides an "arcade-style" bombsight on the ground to accurately tell the player where their bombs will land; as seen in the images below.

<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:CCIP Bomb Aircraft.jpg|The bomb CCIP marker on a [[Phantom FG.1]].
File:CCIP Bomb Helicopter.jpg|The bomb CCIP marker on a [[Ka-50]].
</gallery>

==CCRP usage==
{{Notice|While a target point is activated you cannot drop bombs manually (CCRP must be used), press the "Deactivate target point" key to remove the target point and restore normal bombing functionality.|!}}

In addition to CCIP, some aircraft have the option of dropping bombs using CCRP. Using CCRP does not require the ballistic computer to be turned on, however the process is more involved than using CCIP. First, the player must select a target point where they want their bombs to land. This can be achieved in one of two ways; the first is to point your aiming reticle where you want the bombs to land and then press the "Activate target point" key; the other is to press the "Switch mission bombing target" key, this will automatically place the target point on one of the missions "mini-bases" or airfield (press the key multiple times to cycle through available targets). You can place the target point on one pass and then come around for a second pass to drop the bombs (the marker will disappear when your plane is not facing towards it, however will reappear when you point your plane towards it again, the "CCIP/RP" indicator will remain present throughout). Note that while a target point is active you cannot drop bombs manually (CCRP must be used), press the "Deactivate target point" key to remove the target point and restore normal bombing functionality.

Both of the above methods will place a red target point square on the ground and activate CCRP and a "CCIP/RP" indicator will appear next to the ammo count of the player's bombs. More noticeably a vertical white line will appear passing through the target point. This line will have a circle on it, with a horizontal line somewhere above the circle; the circle and line will move up and down as the player's aircraft pitches up and down, and the line will move towards the circle as the player approaches the target point. The player must place their aiming reticle over the circle and then press and hold either the "Drop bomb" or "Drop bomb series" key (depending on if you want to drop one or multiple bombs).

When the key to drop bombs is pressed you will notice that no bombs are dropped, however a set of angled crosshairs appear around the circle on the vertical line, and "Bomb release permission" will appear at the bottom of your screen. You must now continue to hold whichever key you pressed to drop the bombs, while keeping your reticle pointed in the circle. As the circle moves with your pitch you can make pitch (nose of the aircraft up or down) adjustments, however you should take care not to yaw (nose of the aircraft side to side) off of the white line, it is also advisable to avoid rolling the aircraft (keep it as level as possible). As you fly towards the target point the horizontal line will move close to the circle, until the touch, at which point the bombs will automatically be released, and should hit the target point.

{{Notice|When dropping a bomb series the velocity of the aircraft can mean only the first set of bombs hit (the rest overshoot) therefore it is recommended to only drop bomb series in a drive or against large targets such as airfields/groups of ground targets.|!}}

<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:CCRP Stage 1.jpg|Stage 1: A target point has been selected (placed on some parked vehicles), the "CCIP/RP" indicator is present and the white vertical line has appeared.
File:CCRP Stage 2.jpg|Stage 2: The player has placed their reticle over the circle and is holding the "Drop bomb" key, the crosshairs and "Bomb release permission" text have appeared.
File:CCRP Stage 3.jpg|Stage 3: The player has approached the target point and the horizontal line has gotten closer to the circle.
File:CCRP Stage 4.jpg|Stage 4: The bombs have been automatically released.
File:CCRP Stage 5.jpg|Stage 5: The targets have been destroyed.
</gallery>

== In the cockpit ==
Use of the ballistic computer in the cockpit requires the aircraft to be equipped with a gyroscopic gunsight. Use of the "Switch sight mode in cockpit" keybind will cycle between up to 4 different modes, depending on the armaments equipped, and either move the gunsight accordingly or present extra pippers for specific targeting:

* Standard - the default gunsight
* Cannon on ground target - CCIP for the primary (or [[weapons selector|selected]]) guns
* Rockets - CCIP for the next-launched rocket
* Bombs - CCIP for the next-dropped bomb

Vehicles with special [[HUD]]s commonly have specific HUD elements to denote the CCIP target.

==List of vehicles with Ballistic Computers==
===Aircraft===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Vehicle !! Country !! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs) !! CCRP (Bombs) !! Lead indicator
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_a21a_3}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_a32a}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_4e_early_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_5c}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_6e_tram}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_7d}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_7e}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_7k}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_aj37}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_ajs37}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|av_8a}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|av_8c}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_4n}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|b-57b}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s2}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|etndard_4m}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f4d_1}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f1}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4c}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4e}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4ej_adtw}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4ej_kai}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4ej}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4f_late}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4j}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4jk}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4s}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_14a_early}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_14b}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16a_block_10}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16a_block_15_adf}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16a_block_15_adf_italy}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16a_block_20_mlu}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16aj}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84b}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f_france}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f_germany}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f_israel_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f_italy}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-84f_iaf}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-100d}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-100d_france}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104s}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104s_asa}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-104s_cb}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-105d}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_ys}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_gr1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_gr3}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_gr7}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|j_7d}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|j_7e}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|j_8b}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|j_8f}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_ja37}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_ja37d}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_a}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_e}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_gr1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|jaguar_gr1a}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|kfir_c2}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|kfir_c7}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|kfir_canard}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4e_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4e_kurnass_2000}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-15bis_ish}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis_lazur}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis_sau}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_f13}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_pfm}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_s}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23bn}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23mf_germany}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23ml}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_27k}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_27m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_milan}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_5f}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_2000_5f}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_2000c_s5}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_2000d_r1}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_f1c}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_f1c_200}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_f1ct}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mirage_3e}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f_16a_block_10_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4k}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|f-4m_fgr2}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|q_5a}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|q_5l}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|md_460_saar}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_j35xs}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|harrier_frs1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su-7b}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su-7bkl}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su-7bmk}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_17m2}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_17m4}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_22m3}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_22m4}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_25}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_25k}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_25t}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|su_25tm}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_adv}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_f3}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_gr1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_ids_de_mfg}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_ids_it_mod95}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tornado_ids_de_assta1}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|yak-28b}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|yak-38}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|yak-38m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|yak_141}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
|}

===Helicopters===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! Vehicle !! Country !! CCIP (Guns) !! CCIP (Rockets) !! CCIP (Bombs)
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|a_129_a}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_mk1}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1s_early}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1f}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1s_late}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1s}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1z}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_6m}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64a}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_greece_usa}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64d}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64d_japan}} || [[File:Japan_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ahs}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tiger_had_france}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tiger_hap_france}} || [[File:France_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|tiger_uht}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ka_29}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ka_50}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ka_52}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24a}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24d}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24p}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}} || [[File:Germany_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_24v}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_28a_sweden}} || [[File:Sweden_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}} || [[File:USSR_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64a_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_2_rooivalk}} || [[File:Britain_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_64d_i_saraph}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|t_129_atak}} || [[File:Italy_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|ah_1f_iaf}} || [[File:Israel_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|yah_64}} || [[File:USA_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|z_9w}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|z_9wa}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|z_10}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|z_19}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
| {{Specs-Link|z_19e}} || [[File:China_flag.png|40px|link=]] || {{Tick}} || {{Tick}} || {{Cross}}
|-
|}

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon 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 weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-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>.''

== Media ==


;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|RpV8RdPmmhQ|'''Using The CCRP''' - ''Tims Variety''|p8xlkPodauE|'''Simulator - Tutorial: How To Bomb with CCRP in the Su-17M2''' - LanceLynxx|oxSLAnHz7N8|'''1.99 CCRP explanation (Simulator Battles)''' - Dovacat|P4oCwyETKJo|'''How to use CCRP bombing''' - Hunting Fox|FiDR5XVSPWE|'''How To Use C.C.I.P (Constantly Computed Impact Point) In Jets and Helicopters''' - Sako Sniper}}

== See also ==


* [[HUD]] - How the ballistic computer is integrated into aircraft HUDs

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/6637-development-new-onboard-aviation-systems-en|[Devblog] New onboard aviation systems]]
* [[wikipedia:Constantly_computed_impact_point|[Wikipedia] Constantly computed impact point]]

[[Category:Game mechanics]]

AIM-9B Sidewinder

2023-07-05T16:52:38Z

U40666665:

{{About
| about = American air-to-air missile '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family)
}}
[[File:Missile AIM-9B Fired.jpg|thumbnail|right|x250px|An AIM-9B being fired]]

== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage AIM-9B Sidewinder.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-9B Sidewinder missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]] which was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]. The AIM-9B is the earliest and least capable member of the Sidewinder family of missiles found in the game. It was the basis for the later Sidewinder missiles, as well as many other missiles found in the game. The [[Rb24]] is an AIM-9B built under license in Sweden, while the [[R-3S]], [[R-13M]] and [[PL-2]] are all decedents of the Vympel R-3 missile, which was a Soviet reverse-engineered version of the AIM-9B. The AIM-9B also served as the basis for the design of the Israeli [[Shafrir]] missile, although there are notable differences between the two.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}
{{Navigation-Line|USA}}{{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f4d_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-4c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f8u-2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e}}
{{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|f9f-8}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f11f_1_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104c}}

{{Navigation-Line|Germany}}{{Specs-Link|f-86_cl_13b_mk6}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86k_late_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_r4_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sea_hawk_mk100}}

{{Navigation-Line|Britain}}{{Specs-Link|scimitar_f1}}

{{Navigation-Line|Japan}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_japan_blue_impulse}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104j}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|t2_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|t2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f1}}

{{Navigation-Line|China}}{{Specs-Link|f-86f-40_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104a_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}}

{{Navigation-Line|Italy}}{{Specs-Link|f-86k_late_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_italy}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104s_cb}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_r4}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fiat_g91_ys}}

{{Navigation-Line|France}}{{Specs-Link|md_460}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|md_460_yt_cup_2019}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-86k_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-100d_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-8e_fn}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_milan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_3c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_3e}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mirage_5f}}

{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_early_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_4e_late_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|buccaneer_s2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|etndard_4m}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|fj_4b_agm_12b}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-105d}}

{{Navigation-End}}

== General info ==

Like other early air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9B is limited in is destructive capabilities. Although it contains enough explosive filler to eliminate or cripple an enemy given a direct hit, those direct hits may be hard to come by. For one, this missile only has a 10G overload. Therefore, it is quite easy for an enemy to dodge it. All the enemy needs to do is to turn slightly, and the missile will likely miss. For greatest lethality, use this missile on slow targets that cannot manoeuvre well (though, in this case, guns may be just as effective).

Still, as one of the first air-to-air missiles in the game, the missile is quite effective for dealing with enemies in the right circumstances. Careful positioning and trigger discipline are required. In lower-tier jet combat, the AIM-9B is the gold standard for long to medium range air-to-air combat.
The AIM-9B can lock targets at up to about 4 degrees off of its pointing direction.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
|-
| '''Mass''' || 72 kg
|-
| '''Guidance''' || IR
|-
| '''Aspect''' || Rear-aspect
|-
| '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 4 km
|-
| '''Launch range''' || 10 km
|-
| '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M
|-
| '''Maximum overload''' || 10 G
|-
| '''Missile guidance time''' || 20 secs
|-
| '''Explosive mass (TNT eq.)''' || 7.62 kg
|-
|}

=== Effective damage ===

With a 4.76 kg HBX explosive (7.62 kg TNT equivalent) warhead, the AIM-9B Sidewinder can ensure the destruction of the hit aircraft's tail section. Even a near-miss with the proximity fuse detonating can cause significant damage to the rear control surfaces so that a critical hit will cause the plane to lose air controllability, leading to a credit when the plane eventually smashes into the ground.

=== Comparison with analogues ===


* [[AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder]] - A European-licensed version of the AIM-9B with their own improvements; however the performance in-game are quite similar.
* [[R-3S]]/[[PL-2]] - Infamous as a reverse-engineered variant of the AIM-9B, the R-3 missile shares many of its in-game performances with the AIM-9B, only falling slightly short in locking and launching range.
* [[Shafrir]] - Shares in-game performance values despite their design differences
* [[Rb24]] - Licensed-produced version of the AIM-9B for the Swedish, and as such shares in-game performance values.

== Usage in battles ==

This missile is best utilised when trailing an enemy. This will allow the pilot enough time to close the distance and acquire a target lock before firing the missile. The AIM-9B is especially effective against jet bombers, such as the [[Vautour IIA IDF/AF (France)]], which generally have poor manoeuvrability.

The missile can hit targets at up to 2.7 km of range if they are moving in a straight line and make no effort to dodge. You can use this to your advantage by launching at aircraft high above you, who believe themselves to be safe due to their altitude, and may thus neglect to check their rear.

Firing the missile at aircraft moving in a straight line less than 900 m away usually guarantees a kill, as by the time the target can react to the missile, it is already upon them.

When firing this missile, watch out for nearby friendly aircraft, and for the sun. The missile may lock onto either of these, causing at the best a miss, and at worst an unintended teamkill.

The AIM-9B may be used to force the enemy to manoeuvre and bleed their speed, making it easier for the pilot to acquire a traditional firing solution and destroy the enemy with cannon fire.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Decent effective range; can travel fairly far in a straight line to intercept
* Effective against aircraft with low manoeuvrability, aircraft compressing at high speed, and low energy targets

'''Cons:'''

* Narrow firing circle compared to later missiles with uncaged seekers
* Poorest range out of all AIM-9 variants
* Often loses track when the target manoeuvres in more than one dimension or turns sharply.

== History ==

===Development===
The missile's history starts at the Naval Ordnance Test Station (NOTS) at China Lake in 1947.<ref name="Goebel2019">Goebel 2019</ref> Under William B. McLean, the missile conception sprang from mating lead-sulfide proximity fuzes that were sensitive to infrared radiation with a guidance system to home onto the infrared source.<ref name="HollwayFOX2">Hollway "The AIM-9 Sidewinder: Fox Two!"</ref> Initially his own private project, McLean eventually received approval by Admiral William S. Parsons for development.<ref name="Goebel2019" />These missiles were first test fired in 1951, with the first air-to-air hit was made on 11 September 1953 on a drone.<ref name="ParschAIM9">Parsch 2008</ref> This experimental missile would be designated as the ''XAAM-N-7''. The missile would also earn the name "Sidewinder" by the development team, named after the desert rattlesnake that senses its prey's heat and moves in a winding motion.<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="HollwayFOX2" />

Initially a US Navy project, the US Air Force was urged into participating by Howard Wilcox, the next project lead after McLean was promoted to upper management at NOTS in 1954.<ref name="Goebel2019" /> This culminated in a shoot-off in June 1955 between the Navy's Sidewinder against the Air Force's GAR-2 Falcon missile. The Sidewinder's performance in this event resulted in the US Air Force putting their support in the Sidewinder.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> By May 1956, the missile was officially adopted as the ''AAM-N-7'' for the US Navy and the ''GAR-8'' for the US Air Force.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GervasiArsenal">Gervasi 1984, p.256</ref> These designation would remain until 27 June 1963, when the Sidewinder's designations were standardised across all armed services as the '''AIM-9'''.<ref name="ParschDesignation">Parsch 2020</ref>

===AIM-9B===
The '''AIM-9B''' (pre-1963 Navy designation ''AAM-N-7 Sidewinder IA'') was the initial production version of the Sidewinder.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> More than 80,000 units of the AIM-9B Sidewinder would be produced.<ref name="GervasiArsenal" />
[[File:AIM-9B-9D-9C NAN3-71.jpg|x250px|right|thumb|none|A rack of Sidewinder missiles used by the US Navy. From top to bottom: [[AIM-9B Sidewinder|AIM-9B]], [[AIM-9D Sidewinder|AIM-9D]], and AIM-9C.]]

The AIM-9B would see combat first over the Taiwan Strait in 1958, where Chinese MiGs and Taiwanese F-86 Sabres faced off in air battles. The first AIM-9B were sent in September to assist the ROC air force, which were equipped onto their Sabres.<ref name="HollwayFOX2" /> The first air-to-air kill with a Sidewinder was recorded on 24 September 1958, in which a Sabre shot down a MiG-15 with an AIM-9B. During these battles, an AIM-9B Sidewinder successfully hit a Chinese MiG, but failed to explode, leaving it lodged in the fuselage. The MiG flew back to China with its baggage of an intact example of a heat-seeking missile. The AIM-9B was looked at by Soviet engineers, who reversed engineered the design into the [[R-3S|R-3]], or K-13, missile (NATO reporting name: AA-2 Atoll).<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="LaiDragon">Lai 2016</ref>

The AIM-9B would also see widespread service in Vietnam. Its first aerial victory over Vietnam is on 10 July 1965, when two [[F-4C Phantom II]] from the 45th Tactical Fighter Squadron downed two [[MiG-17]] with AIM-9Bs.<ref name="DTIC_AIM-9Jpg1">Siemann 1974, p.xii</ref> The AIM-9B would eventually account for around 28 MiG kills with 175 launches between 1965 to 1968.<ref name="KoppAUSAIM9">Kopp 2014</ref> However, the missile's limitations became more apparent overtime. The range was short, the manoeuvrability leaves a lot to be desired, the reliability is poor, and the missile's IR lock can be easily interfered by sun, cloud, and even the ground.<ref name="HollwayFOX2" /><ref name="KoppAUSAIM9" /> These problems led to continued development of the Sidewinder. The US Navy's efforts became the [[AIM-9D Sidewinder|AIM-9D]] variant, while the US Air Force developed the [[AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9E]].<ref name="Goebel2019" /><ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="KoppAUSAIM9" />

== Media ==


;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|KpWGXcI9PQc|'''The Shooting Range #129''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 10:42 discusses the AIM-9B Sidewinder.}}

== See also ==


;[[AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family)|Related development]]

* [[AIM-9D Sidewinder]] - Improved variant by the US Navy
* [[AIM-9E Sidewinder]] - Improved variant by the US Air Force
* [[AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder]]

;Similar-performing missiles

* [[R-3S]]
* [[PL-2]]
* [[Rb24]]
* [[Shafrir]]

== External links ==


=== References ===

;Citations
<references />

;Bibliography

* Gervasi, Tom. ''America's War Machine: the Pursuit of Global Dominance: Arsenal of Democracy III''. Grove Press, Inc., 1984.
* Goebel, Greg. "The Falcon & Sidewinder Air-To-Air Missiles." ''Air Vectors'', 01 Apr. 2019, [http://www.airvectors.net/avsdaam.html#m5 Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20201112034852/http://www.airvectors.net/avsdaam.html Web Archive] from 12 Nov 2020)
* Hollway, Don. "The AIM-9 Sidewinder: Fox Two!" ''HistoryNet'', [https://www.historynet.com/fox-two.htm Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210323093357/https://www.historynet.com/fox-two.htm Web Archive] from 23 Mar 2021)
* Kopp, Carlo. "The Sidewinder Story: The Evolution of the AIM-9 Missile." ''Air Power Australia'', 27 Jan 2014, [http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165256/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Web Archive] from 02 Apr 2021)
* Lai, Benjamin. ''The Dragon's Teeth: The Chinese People's Liberation Army - Its History, Traditions, and Air Sea and Land Capability in the 21st Century.'' Casemate Publishers, 14 July 2016.
* Parsch, Andreas. "AIM-9." ''Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles'', Designation-Systems.Net, 09 July 2008, [http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165800/http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Web Archive] from 02 Apr 2021)
* Parsch, Andreas. "Current Designations of U.S. Unmanned Military Aerospace Vehicles." ''U.S. Military Aviation Designation Systems'', Designation-Systems.Net, 30 March 2020, [http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/missiles.html Website]. ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210603010107/http://www.designation-systems.net/usmilav/missiles.html Web Archive] from 03 Jun 2021)
* Siemann, John W. ''Project CHECO Southeast Asia Report. COMBAT SNAP (AIM-9J Southeast Asia Introduction)''. Defense Technical Information Center, 24 Apr 1974.

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

AM-1

2019-12-22T17:18:39Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=am_1_mauler
|cockpit=411798/1438674
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]].

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 566 || 547 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.0 || 23.8 || 10.9 || 10.9 || 170
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ??? || 589 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 22.0 || ??.? || 14.2 || 170
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 420 || ~12 || ~6
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 450 || < 220 || < 410 || > 440
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,099 m || 2,600 hp || N/A
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,250 m || 1,800 hp || 2,782 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|T31 (20 mm)}}

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

* 4 x 20 mm T31 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AN-M66A2 (2,000 lb)}}
{{main|Tiny Tim|HVAR|Mk.13/44}}

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

* Without load
* 14 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (3,500 lb total)
* 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,500 lb total)
* 3 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
* 3 x Mk.13/44 torpedoes
* 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb (2,000 lb total)
* 12 x HVAR rockets
* 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
* 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 12 x HVAR rockets
* 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 12 x HVAR rockets (1,500 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 12 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 12 x HVAR rockets (1,000 lb total)
* 12 x HVAR rockets + 3 x Mk.13/44 torpedoes
* 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 12 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
* 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (4,500 lb total)
* 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 12 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,000 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in an 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).''

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable 2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
|
| M64
| FRC mk.2
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| Offensive 20 mm
| M65
|
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
|
| Mk.13
| LFRC mk.12
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
| M66
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Large and versatile payload

*

'''Cons:'''

* No defensive armament

*

== 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 vehicles'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 ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Blackburn [[Firebrand TF Mk IV|Firebrand]]
* Blackburn [[Firecrest]]
* Douglas [[AD-2|A-1]] Skyraider
* Westland [[Wyvern S4|Wyvern]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA attackers}}

47/32 L40

2019-06-20T10:29:47Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=it_semovente_l40}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage 47 32 L40.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened as '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Italy tank destroyer {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpfull for survival in combat?''

''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and maneuverability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.''

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

{{main|47/32 mod.35 (47 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[47/32 mod.35 (47 mm)|47 mm 47/32 mod.35]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" | 70 || -12°/+20° || ±13.5° || N/A
|-
! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
! style="width:4em" |Mode
! style="width:4em" |Stock
! style="width:4em" |Upgraded
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| ''Arcade'' || 15.9 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
| ''Realistic'' || 10.7 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| 7.8 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
! 10m
! 100m
! 500m
! 1000m
! 1500m
! 2000m
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.35 || APHE || 54 || 52 || 40 || 30 || 22 || 16
|-
| Granata mod.35 || HE || 4 || 4 || 4 || 4 || 4 || 4
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.39 || APBC || 53 || 52 || 45 || 39 || 33 || 28
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" |Velocity in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
''in m:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
''in mm:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):''
! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° from horizontal:''
! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
|-
! 0%
! 50%
! 100%
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.35 || APHE || 630 || 1.5 || 1.2 || 15 || 30 || ° || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
| Granata mod.35 || HE || 250 || 2.4 || 2 || 0.1 || 150 || ° || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
| Granata Perforante mod.39 || APBC || 630 || 1.4 || 1.2 || 15 || 30 || ° || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
|}

===== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full ammo
! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |2nd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |3rd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Visual discrepancy
|-
|| '''70''' || XX ''(+XX)'' || XX ''(+XX)'' || XX ''(+XX)'' || style="text-align:center" | No
|-
|}

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Describe 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:'''

* Powerful gun for a [[Battle ratings|rank I]] tank
* One of the smallest tanks in the game

'''Cons:'''

* Due to having a crew of two, this means if only one crew member is knocked out then the tank is virtually disabled
* Very slow, even for its small size
* Has an open top, making the crew vulnerable to machine gun fire
* Armour is practically non-existent and can be easily penetrated with heavy machine guns such as the [[Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning M2]]
* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==

Skin and Camouflages for the [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=italy&vehicleType=tank&vehicleClass=tank_destroyer&vehicle=it_semovente_l40 47/32 L40] in Warthunder Live.

== 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 vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[Wikipedia:Semovente_da_47/32|[Wikipedia<nowiki>]</nowiki> Semovente da 47/32]]

{{Italy tank destroyers}}

L6/40

2019-06-20T10:29:27Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=it_l6}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_L6 40.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (shortened to '''{{Specs|pseudonym}}''') is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian light tank {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat?''

''If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and maneuverability as well as the maximum speed forward and backward.''

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===

{{main|Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[Breda Mod.35 (20 mm)|20 mm Breda Mod.35]]
|-
! colspan="2" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" | Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="2" | 280 (8) || 501 || -12°/+20° || ±180° || N/A
|-
! colspan="6" | Turret rotation speed (°/s)
|-
! style="width:4em" |Mode
! style="width:4em" |Stock
! style="width:4em" |Upgraded
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| ''Arcade'' || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
| ''Realistic'' || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
! colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
|-
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Stock
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Full crew
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Expert qualif.
! colspan="1" style="width:4em" |Prior + Ace qualif.
|-
| _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration''' '''''in mm''''' '''@ 90°'''
|-
! 10m
! 100m
! 500m
! 1000m
! 1500m
! 2000m
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 40 || 38 || 29 || 20 || 14 || 10
|-
| PzGr 40 || HVAP-T || 64 || 63 || 29 || 20 || 14 || 10
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" | Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
! rowspan="2" class="unsortable" | Type of warhead
! rowspan="2" |Velocity in m/s
! rowspan="2" |Projectile Mass in kg
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse delay''
''in m:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Fuse sensitivity''
''in mm:''
! rowspan="2" | ''Explosive Mass in g (TNT equivalent):''
! rowspan="2" | ''Normalization At 30° from horizontal:''
! colspan="3" | ''Ricochet:''
|-
! 0%
! 50%
! 100%
|-
| Perforante mod.35 || API-T || 832 || 0.14 || 1.3 || 15 || 1 || ° || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
| PzGr 40 || HVAP-T || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

=== Machine guns ===

{{main|Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | [[Breda Mod. 38 (8 mm)|8 mm Breda Mod. 38]]
|-
! colspan="7" | ''Coaxial mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" | Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" | 1,524 (24) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Describe 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 ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

* Reasonable penetration with HVAP belts

*

'''Cons:'''

* Poor suspension damping, it takes about 2 seconds to settle after stopping the vehicle

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ground vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as 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 vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Italy light tanks}}

Abandoned Factory

2019-05-26T09:58:48Z

U40666665:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Abandoned Factory}}

<div class="ttx">
<div class="ttx-image">[[File:MapIcon Ground AbandonedFactory.jpg]]</div>
<div class="ttx-table">
<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Possible Layouts</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">[[File:Icon GreenCheckmark.png|link=]]Domination</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">[[File:Icon GreenCheckmark.png|link=]]Conquest</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">[[File:Icon GreenCheckmark.png|link=]]Battle</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">[[File:Icon RedXCross.png|link=]]Break</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">[[File:Icon RedXCross.png|link=]]Skirmish</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Other Information</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">2 km x 2 kmFull tank area size</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line">Russia [[File:CountryIcon SUN.png]]Real World Location</div>
<div class="ttx-table-line ttx-table-head">Full Map</div>
<div class="ttx-image">[[File:MapLayout Ground AbandonedFactory.jpg]]</div>
</div>
</div>

__TOC__

==Overview==

'''Abandoned Factory''' is a ground forces map available in all modes. As the name suggests the map is set around an abandoned Factory complex; in general it offers somewhat all-around combat, but mainly close quarters. Wooden train cars provide excellent ambushing points in AB, as they can be shot through. The south of the map depicts a rail yard, with train cars that can be shot through, and a number of small buildings / storage tanks. The middle area of the map is the main factory complex with a series of large buildings, storage tanks, and pipes to fight around. The north of the map is more open, taking place outside of the main complex; it consists of open areas, with a smaller complex consisting of a few small buildings, in the middle.

The tank battles area is 2km x 2km, see the below table for the exact size in each game mode. The air battles area is 65km x 65km. Abandoned Factory was added in [[Update_1.65_"Way_of_the_Samurai"|Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Battle area Size
! Game Mode
! AB
! RB
! SB
|-
| Domination
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
| Conquest #1
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
| Conquest #2
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
| Conquest #3
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
| Battle
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.2 km x 1.2 km
| 1.95 km x 1.95 km
|}


===Historical Background===

This map is inspired by Stalingrad.

==Map configuration==

{| class="wikitable" style="width:314; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
! colspan="3" | Change Maps by Game Modes
|-
! <div class="ttx-switch-mode"><div class="ttx-switch-mode-button" id="ttx-ab-button">AB</div><div class="ttx-switch-mode-button" id="ttx-rb-button">RB</div><div class="ttx-switch-mode-button" id="ttx-sb-button">SB</div></div>
|}
===Domination===

The capture points are located in the same place in all three game modes, however the map area is increased in Simulator Battles.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 300px;"
! Domination Mode - Map Layouts
|- align="center"
|
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-ab">[[File:MapLayout Domination AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-rb">[[File:MapLayout Domination AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-sb">[[File:MapLayout Domination AbandonedFactory SB.jpg|300px]]</div>
|- align="center"
|
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
|
In AB point A is in the rail yard in the south of the map, point B is in the centre of the map, and C is in the small complex in the north of the map.
In RB point A is in the rail yard in the south of the map, point B is in the centre of the map, and C is in the small complex in the north of the map.
In SB point A is in the rail yard in the south of the map, point B is in the centre of the map, and C is in the small complex in the north of the map.
|}

===Conquest===

The capture points are located in the same place in all three game modes, however the map area is increased in Simulator Battles.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 900px;"
! colspan="3" | Conquest Mode - Map Layouts
|-
! Conquest #1
! Conquest #2
! Conquest #3
|- align="center"
|
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-ab">[[File:MapLayout Conquest1 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-rb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest1 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-sb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest1 AbandonedFactory SB.jpg|300px]]</div>
|
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-ab">[[File:MapLayout Conquest2 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-rb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest2 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-sb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest2 AbandonedFactory SB.jpg|300px]]</div>
|
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-ab">[[File:MapLayout Conquest3 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-rb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest3 AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-sb">[[File:MapLayout Conquest3 AbandonedFactory SB.jpg|300px]]</div>
|- align="center"
|
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.95 km x 1.95 km
|
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.95 km x 1.95 km
|
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
|
In AB the capture point is in the rail yard in the south of the map.
In RB the capture point is in the rail yard in the south of the map.
In SB the capture point is in the rail yard in the south of the map.
|
In AB the capture point is in the centre of the map.
In RB the capture point is in the centre of the map.
In SB the capture point is in the centre of the map.
|
In AB the capture point is in the small complex in the north of the map.
In RB the capture point is in the small complex in the north of the map.
In RB the capture point is in the small complex in the north of the map.
|}

===Battle===

In the Battle configuration there are two capture points, each belonging to one of the teams. Both capture points are near each other, in the center of the map.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 300px;"
! Battle Mode - Map Layouts
|- align="center"
|
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-ab">[[File:MapLayout Battle AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-rb">[[File:MapLayout Battle AbandonedFactory ABRB.jpg|300px]]</div>
<div style="float: none;" class="ttx-sb">[[File:MapLayout Battle AbandonedFactory SB.jpg|300px]]</div>
|- align="center"
|
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.2 km x 1.2 km
1.95 km x 1.95 km
|-
|
In AB both capture points are near each other, in the center of the map.
In RB both capture points are near each other, in the center of the map.
In SB both capture points are near each other, in the center of the map.
|}

==Strategy==
''Describe what focus a team should have when spawning into the map''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|pP9SCXlKZMc|War Thunder Map Guide: Abandoned Factory}}
{{Youtube-gallery|UDvzWT2BSg4|Map Guide: Abandoned Factory - The Shooting Range (relevant part 7:00 - 9:20)}}

==References==
<references />

== Read also ==

[https://warthunder.com/en/news/4384-development-new-location-abandoned-factory-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Abandoned Factory]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

[[Category:Maps_and_missions]]
[[Category:Ground forces maps]]

Talk:S.81

2019-04-16T08:36:16Z

U40666665: /* Defensive armament comparison */ new section

== Defensive armament comparison ==

The article states as a con that this aircraft has "abysmal defensive firepower", why is that so? Out of rank I bombers, only the Sunderland, H6K, TB-3 and N.C.233 (at a BR of 2.3) have better defensive armament. I would say the S.81 has adequate defensive firepower and not list it as a con.

D.371 H.S.9

2019-04-16T08:33:57Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=d_371_hs9
|cockpit = 209880/574263
}}
{{About
| about = premium French fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = D.37 (family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GargeImage_D371HS9.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} premium French fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]].

The D.371 H.S.9 is a modification of the first production aircraft of the D.37 series. The D.371 H.S.9 (along with its siblings D.371 and D.373) are unique compared to other early aircraft in the game as it is a mono-plane with a parasol wing as opposed to other low-wing mono-planes and biplanes. Key features of this version aeroplane include 2 x Hispano-Suiza 9 20 mm cannons which are a rare find on aircraft this low in rank.

This aircraft is the first of the D.37 series featured in the game along with its younger sibling the D.373. As a single-engine monoplane, it is agile and quick and while it can be a formidable turn-fighter, maintaining speed in this aircraft is crucial, or else it becomes a slow easy target for other aircraft. The H.S.9 cannons are very powerful, especially against early aircraft, many of which utilised cloth coverings and wooden frames. Tempting as it is to unload the weapons on the enemy in front of you, the ammunition load carried in the aircraft is a paltry 30 rounds per gun (60 rounds total). A careful aim and conservation of ammunition are vital with this aircraft.

Due to the D.371 H.S.9 being a low-rank aircraft, it is not uncommon for it to be pitted against higher rank I aircraft and even some lower rank II planes too. While slower than many of the higher aircraft it may face, not all is lost. The D.371 H.S.9 will have a manoeuvrability advantage and most likely a weapons advantage, so the pilot must cause the enemy to fight on their terms where the cannons have a chance to blow holes in the enemies engines, fuel tanks or even the pilot! Don’t underestimate D.371 H.S.9 as it can be considered the gun which is brought to a knife fight!

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 379 || 372 || 9,000 || ? || ? || 7.7 || 9.7 || 150
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || 9,000 || 20 || 20.6 || ? || ? || 150
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 560 || 560 || X || ~12 || ~6
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 280 || < 360 || < 260 || > 210
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 3,825 m || 880 hp || 1,023 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


Early aircraft did not feature much in the way armoured protection as many of the aircraft were at this point were transitioning from the wood frame and cloth skin to the wood frame and metal skinned aircraft. Due to the balancing of the aircraft, much of the critical equipment was positioned towards the front of the aircraft, where the engine, fuel tanks, oil pumps, control linkages and the pilot were clustered around each other. With this tight grouping and no armour protection, when fired upon, chances were high to hit a critical component in the aircraft.

The key to survival is to keep moving (avoid flying in straight lines and always be looking around) along with being aware of your surroundings, if you start hearing bullets or see tracer fire whizzing by, it may be too late and the pilot will need to take evasive action to avoid being shot down.

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Hispano HS.9 (20 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 20 mm HS.9 cannons (30 rpg = 60 total)

Each of the two cannons are located with one on each side of the fuselage, mounted to the underside of the wing. Each cannon is outfitted with the same amount of ammunition, which means that both guns will fire with each other until empty. Due to the mounting locations on the wings (just outside of the propeller arc), convergence in this aircraft is not as critical, but still necessary. Most of the fighting with this aircraft will be in close quarters to exploit the explosive power of the cannons in close range. Convergence set between 150 and 300 meters (where ever you are most comfortable) will work best along with careful aim to put the most bullets into the enemy aircraft as possible and hit a critical component. Many pilots in World War I and II would set their weapon's convergence to 200 to 250 meters and would wait until being in that range before firing to ensure best chances for shooting down the enemy. Shots from too far away could "spook" the enemy into evasive manoeuvres or just waste ammunition in a "spray and pray" manoeuvre which one cannot afford with this aircraft. Practice and skill will allow the pilot to close within 250 m of the enemy and take them out with controlled bursts and then move onto the next victim.

== Usage in battles ==

Maintaining speed with this aircraft is a must as a slow D.371 is an easy target. Initial spawning into a map should lead a D.371 pilot to climb and gain altitude. This will give you an advantage over most other pilots upon reaching the combat area as you will select which enemy plane to dive on and attack. With a diving attack, you will gain speed which will allow you to quickly gain on the enemy aircraft fire off a burst of rounds and then climb back up for altitude. If you decide to tail an enemy plane after a dive, you will risk bleeding off your energy. When attacking an enemy plane, attempt to attack when you see the greatest surface area of the fuselage and wings. If tailing a fighter, wait for them to turn or pull-up to expose the most surface area. When turn fighting or looping, utilize your rudder to sharpen your turning ability.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || Controllable Automatic pitch || Controllable || Not controllable || Combined || Controllable || Not controllable
|-
|-
|}

===Modules===
As a gift vehicle, this aircraft comes fully modified.
=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Very manoeuvrable
* Roll rate is above average
* Adequate climb rate for rank I fighter
* A smaller target compared to most biplanes
* 2 x 20 mm Hispano cannon
* Effective against bombers
* Use stealth belt against biplanes with devastating results

'''Cons:'''

* Most rivals are faster at this point
* Out-turned by biplanes
* Continuous firing of cannons results in aircraft pulling up
* Weak structure

== History ==

In the early 1930s, SAF-Avions Dewoitine, a French aircraft manufacturing company developed the D.37 aircraft, a single-seat aeroplane with a parasol wing, radial engine, fixed landing gear and a tail-skid; however, the actual manufacturing of the aircraft was transferred to Lioré et Olivier.

The D.371 H.S.9 was a modification of the first production version of the D.37 aircraft line to equip 20 mm cannons.

== Media ==

<gallery mode="packed-hover">
Image:d_371_WT_poster1.jpg|D.371 H.S.9 - Right side view War Thunder News
Image:d_371_WT_poster2.jpg|D.371 H.S.9 - Left side view War Thunder News
Image:d_371_WT_poster3.jpg|D.371 H.S.9 - Upper left side view War Thunder News
Image:d_371_WT_poster4.jpg|D.371 H.S.9 - Right front side view War Thunder News
</gallery>

== 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:''
* [[I-153P]]

== External links ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5008-news-french-aircraft-in-update-1-73-en [News<nowiki>]</nowiki> French aircraft in update 1.73!]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5048-development-dewoitine-d-371-aerial-trickster-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> Dewoitine D.371: Aerial Trickster]

{{French fighters}}

Talk:S.81

2019-04-16T08:29:47Z

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OS2U-1

2019-03-28T21:54:59Z

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{{Specs-Card
|code=os2u_1
|cockpit=333640/1107881
}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For the other version, see [[OS2U-3]]''}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American hydroplane attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. The OS2U-1 is the predecessor of the more advanced [[OS2U-3|OS2U-3 ''Kingfisher'']].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* No armor protection
* One self-sealing fuel tank in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===




== Usage in battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
|Not controllable|| rowspan="2" |Controllable
Has automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No auto radiator
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7.62 mm belts
| Mk.41
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7.62 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 7.62 mm belts
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA attackers}}

SBD-3

2019-03-28T21:45:42Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=sbd-3
|cockpit=333654/1107915
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_SBD-3.jpg|450px|thumbnail|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American dive bomber {{Battle-rating|2}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

====Stat card====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 418 || 407 || 5,700 || 26.8 || 27.4 || 6.6 || 7.7 || 291
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,500 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 456 || 439 || 5,700 || 24.3 || 25.5 || 14.3 || 9.8 || 291
|-
|}

[[File:Kette of SBD.jpg|thumbnail|right|A trio of Dauntlesses in formation.]]

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 700 || 450 || 520 || ~11 || ~11
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 350 || < 350 || < 380 || > 250
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 1,324 m || 950 hp || 1,000 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,777 m || 800 hp || 842 hp
|-
|}

====Engine performance====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine Name
! colspan="3" | Number present
|-
| colspan="3" | Wright Cyclone R-1820-52 9-cylinder || colspan="1" | 1
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
! colspan="1" | Type
! colspan="1" | Cooling
|-
| colspan="2" | 907 kg || Radial || Air
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 889 hp || colspan="2" | 939 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 879 hp || colspan="2" | 930 hp
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
|-
! Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,023 hp || colspan="2" | 1,074 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 950 hp || colspan="2" | 1,000 hp
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | WEP Duration
|-
! colspan="2" | Arcade
! colspan="2" | Realistic/Simulator
|-
| colspan="2" | 25 seconds || colspan="2" | Infinite
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 38 mm bulletproof glass in the windshield
* 12.7 mm steel pilot seat
* 12.7 mm steel protecting the gunner
* Fuel tanks in the wings

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 12.7 mm [[Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|M2 Browning]] machine gun, nose-mounted (180 rpg = 360 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

The options available for the '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' are:

* 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs + 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, wing-mounted (340 rpg = 1360 total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' has a defensive armament with:

* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

== Usage in the battles ==

This plane is good at what it was designed for: Dive Bombing. Start at a high altitude at around 4-5,000 feet, fly directly above the target, invert the plane, cut throttle and deploy airbreaks (h key by default), dive, at 1,000-700 feet release bombs, pull nose up, retract air brakes, push throttle to full, then pitch up in a climb.

Do not rely on fighter support, and if you do get into a firefight with fighter planes, stay at treetop level, so they cannot get to your weak underbelly. If you are caught at high altitude, go into a steep dive until you are at the deck, there is a good chance you may out dive them. If you are in realistic battles, do the same and throw the plane into high G turns while on the deck, it's very likely that your wings will stay intact due to the high G tolerance of the SBD but the fighters attempting to follow, will either break their wings or be forced to break off the attack. At this point, the twin .50 caliber guns in the engine cowling may come in handy.

The small bomb load requires you pick your targets carefully and make your bombs count, choose to attack artillery positions or bases, where you have a higher chance of hitting due to their stationary position. Ships are also prime targets (it is what it was designed for), as the 1000lb bomb is plenty to sink a small ship.

'''''Simulator mode procedures''''' 
Hands-off carrier take-off (Auto engine control): Start engine, flaps: raised, elevator trim: 15%, aileron trim: 11%, rudder trim: 6%, WEP throttle, hands off controls until you lift off the carrier.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable Automatic pitch || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* It has two powerful machine guns compared to its peers, meaning you can effectively hunt down low-tier bombers and in most situations, be a quasi-fighter aircraft.
* Its bombs are powerful enough to destroy packed enemy ground vehicles.
* Its maneuverability is good enough to attack enemy bombers.
* Tail gunner has excellent coverage, almost a perfect 180 degrees on a horizontal plane.
* Can "pullout" from a 60 degree dive quite effectively.
* Tail gun also has plenty of ammunition.
* Can be used as a fighter when needed.
* Can mount two dual .50 Cal gunpods instead of bombs for increased firepower, giving it comparable armament to U.S fighters.

'''Cons:'''

* It is still a dive bomber, so it's maneuverability is still poor by definition.
* Low ammo capacity for the nose-mounted machine guns.
* The tail gunner won't do so much, because he is too exposed and the 2x7.62 aren't powerful enough to destroy planes of its tier.
* Limited selection of bombs, only one payload is available to choose from.
* Slow acceleration.
* Poor climb rate.
* Poor energy retention.
* Slow.

== History ==


== Media ==
[http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=#23SBD '''Skins''' for the Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless from live.warthunder.com.] 
[http://live.warthunder.com/feed/images/?q=#23SBD '''Images''' of the Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless from live.warthunder.com.]

== Read also ==

[http://warthunder.com/en/news/4442-profile-sbd-3-dauntless-slow-but-deadly-en/ [Profile<nowiki>]</nowiki> SBD-3 Dauntless - Slow But Deadly]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

SB2U-2

2019-03-28T21:42:25Z

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{{Specs-Card
|code=sb2u-2
|cockpit=333649/1107899
}}
{{About
|about = aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other uses
|link = SB2 (Family)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].

The SBU2 was developed in the early 1930s and although considered obsolete at the outbreak of World War II, it still remained in service through the Battle of Midway, however in 1943 it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-speed propeller which was intended to be utilized as a dive brake while performing dive bombing attack maneuvers. There were three hard points for bombs to be attached, one 250 lb bomb under each wing and a single 500 or 1,000 lb bomb mounted onto a pylon under the fuselage. The larger bomb was also attached to what was called a “trapeze”, a device which would when the bomb was released, swing the bomb clear of the propeller arc.

The SBU2-2 is a carrier based dive bomber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The SBU2 is one of the only early aircraft in War Thunder which features dive flaps (h) to aid in retarding the build up of speed during a dive, helping prevent ripping off of wings in RB and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear facing dorsal gunner helps to ward off enemy attackers, however it is not a game changer for this aircraft.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 338 || 329 || 6,800 || 23.6 || 24.5 || 3.7 || 4.5 || 300
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 383 || 360 || 6,800 || 20.4 || 22.0 || 9.7 || 6.2 || 300
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| ??? || ??? || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 3 mm Steel boxes between the pilot and gunner
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* The only fuel tank is located in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}

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

* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (700 lb total)
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, rear turret (600 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options, first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can maneuver fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls, you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over.

The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate down side is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes.

While this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The maneuverability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft.

The rear-facing dorsal gunner does not deter much, don’t rely on him to clear your tail of trailing aircraft. Enemy fighters will assume this aircraft to be an easy target due to its size and slow speed.

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft, however it is maneuverable. Due to the large surface area of the wings and rudder, it can make quick reversals through wing-overs causing faster fighters to overshoot. The rear-gunner does not pack much of a punch, however coming at this aircraft from the underside will avoid any offensive/defensive weapons allowing for time to line up a shot. Aim for critical areas of the aircraft (engine, pilot, fuel…) as the body of the aircraft can soak up a good amount of damage.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7 mm
| FSBC mk.5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 7 mm
| FLBC mk.1
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Maneuverable
* Dual role dive bomber/attacker
* Good diver

'''Cons:'''

* Large target
* Slow speed
* Engine feels underpowered
* Weak defensive weapons

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;''
* ''other literature.'''

{{USA bombers}}

B-18A

2019-03-28T21:41:32Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=b_18a}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update_1.59_"Flaming_Arrows"|Update 1.59 "Flaming Arrows"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" |Controllable
Auto control availabla
| rowspan="2" |Controllable
Auto control available
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" |Controllable
2 gears
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|LBC-17
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|
|SBC-17
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
|MBC-17
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Fairly maneuverable for a bomber.
* Can equip a 2000 lb. bomb.

'''Cons:'''

* Rather slow.
* Weak defensive armament won't help you very well against enemy fighters.
* Nose machine gun can't fire directly to the front.

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

SB2U-3

2019-03-28T21:34:51Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=sb2u-3
|cockpit=333652/1107905
}}
{{About
|about = aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage = other uses
|link = SB2 (Family)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].

The SBU2 was developed in the early 1930s and although considered obsolete at the outbreak of World War II, it still remained in service through the Battle of Midway, however in 1943 it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-speed propeller which was intended to be utilized as a dive brake while performing dive bombing attack maneuvers. There were three hard points for bombs to be attached, one 250 lb bomb under each wing and a single 500 or 1,000 lb bomb mounted onto a pylon under the fuselage. The larger bomb was also attached to what was called a "trapeze", a device which would when the bomb was released, swing the bomb clear of the propeller arc.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 338 || 329 || 6,800 || 23.6 || 24.5 || 3.7 || 4.5 || 300
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 383 || 360 || 6,800 || 20.4 || 22.0 || 9.7 || 6.2 || 300
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || ✓ || ✓ ||✓
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| ??? || ??? || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 3 mm Steel boxes behind the gunner.
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* One fuel tank in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}

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

* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (700 lb total)
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, rear turret (315 rpg = 315 total)

== Usage in the battles ==

The SBU2-3 is a carrier based dive bomber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The SBU2 is one of the only early aircraft in War Thunder which features dive flaps (h) to aid in retarding the build up of speed during a dive, helping prevent ripping off of wings in RB and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear facing dorsal gunner helps to ward off enemy attackers, however it is not a game changer for this aircraft.

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options, first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can maneuver fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls, you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over.

The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate down side is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes.

While this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The maneuverability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft.

The rear-facing dorsal gunner does not deter much, don’t rely on him to clear your tail of trailing aircraft. Enemy fighters will assume this aircraft to be an easy target due to its size and slow speed.

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft, however it is maneuverable. Due to the large surface area of the wings and rudder, it can make quick reversals through wing-overs causing faster fighters to overshoot. The rear-gunner does not pack much of a punch, however coming at this aircraft from the underside will avoid any offensive/defensive weapons allowing for time to line up a shot. Aim for critical areas of the aircraft (engine, pilot, fuel…) as the body of the aircraft can soak up a good amount of damage.
===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
| FSBC mk.5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 12 mm
| FLBC mk.1
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Maneuverable
* Dual role dive bomber/attacker
* Good diver

'''Cons:'''

* Large target
* Slow speed
* Weak defensive weapons
* Small payload

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

Talk:SB2 (Disambiguation)

2019-03-28T21:29:27Z

U40666665: Created page with "How about split a "family" page about two completely unrelated aircraft families?"

How about split a "family" page about two completely unrelated aircraft families?

F2A-3

2019-03-28T21:26:59Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=f2a-3
|cockpit=333642/1107884
}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[F2A (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

The F2A-3 Buffalo gives pilots the first real taste of typical American fighters in War Thunder- a lumbering, well-armored beast of a fighter that is well armed and has decent performance capabilities. Indeed, the second Buffalo in War Thunder is a heavy aircraft for its rank, signifying that its turning ability is underwhelming against the sharp turners it meets, especially regarding its relatively low BR- it will face low-rank [[A6M2|Zeroes]] as well as more nimble German Bf 109's. Due to its 4 machine guns the F2A-3 Buffalo is not very good in dogfight with British or German aircraft.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,492 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 494 || 477 || 10,424 || 18.9 || 19.3 || 11.3 || 13.1 || 200
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,492 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 547 || 518 || 10,424 || 16.4 || 17.6 || 23.9 || 16.4 || 200
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ ||X||✓
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 761 || 720 || 460 || ~18 || ~7
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 465 || < 400 || < 500 || > 250
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 700 m || 1,010 hp || 1,192 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 3,700 m || 930 hp || 1,097 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
No armour protection, fuel tanks in the wings

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (250 rpg = 500 total)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be configured for:

* Without load
* 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (200 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==

The characteristics of the F2A-3 means that its pilots shouldn't try to turn-fight their opponents and that they should also strictly maintain their energy. However, this weight and energy retention ability means that any Buffalo pilot that cares to climb high- 3,000-4,000 m - will be able to combat opponents with relative ease. However, they should be wary of adept climbers (such as [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109s]] and the US's own [[P-47D-25|P-47]], at least in Arcade) as they are more than a match for the F2A's climb rate. In a dive, the Buffalo can rapidly catch up to virtually anything it faces, and, when it does, a battery of 4 x .50 calibre machine guns will make short work of any target, save well-armoured bombers such as the [[B-25J-1|B-25]] or [[Ju 88 A-4|Ju 88]], which an F2A pilot will probably rarely meet.

Discipline is a vital trait needed to master this plane. If you are used to simply engaging with the first opponent you find and turn-fighting, the F2A is not for you, as is much of the US fighter line. The recommended tactic to use with the F2A is Boom & Zoom. At the beginning of the battle, it is vital to climbing- not climbing reduces your energy capabilities drastically due to the low-level flight speed of the F2A- climbing significantly exacerbates performance of the F2A due to its weight and diving capabilities. After attempting a diving engagement on an enemy, whether successful or not, one should always pull out of the engagement shortly after the first attacking pass, as not to waste speed and/or altitude (a.k.a. energy).

Four M2 Browning .50 MGs are plenty for a 2.7 BR plane- the heavy bullets rip through almost all fighters at this rank. Omni and Stealth rounds are the most effective belts- the Stealth being especially effective due to the M8 API bullets which allow F2A pilots to easily set your opponents afire. Against bombers, the capabilities of the M2s are greatly reduced- aiming for engines is the most effective way to combat a bomber. You should always use the boom and zoom tactic as it suites well for Japanese fighters at its rank. However, Japanese fighters will out turn you.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
Automatic control included
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" |Controllable
2 gears
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
For firepower modules, outside of upgrades for the machine guns, the unlock of the module ''Mk.41'' will allow the F2A-3 to mount two 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs.

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Mk.41
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good dive speed and energy retention
* Highly maneuverable, very good in dog fights
* Great stealth armament. It takes time to get used stealth ammo, but once you learn its ballistics, F2A-3 become deadly machine.
* Tailhook for carrier landings

'''Cons:'''

* Poor acceleration
* Vulnerable fuel tanks (very prone to explosions)
* Poor level flight speed
* Engine overheats quickly. Loses lots of power due to minor damage or if left unchecked
* No armor to protect pilot; avoid any kind of head-ons or pursuit of heavy armored planes with good defensive armament like Il-2 or BV 238

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

P-36G

2019-03-28T21:20:55Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=p-36g
|cockpit=333692/1108067}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-36_(Disambiguation)|P-36 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
Steel 9.5 mm armor on the back of the pilot's seat

3 fuel tanks in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
* 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but 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).''

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" |MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
!Oil
!Water
!Type
|-
|Not controllable
| rowspan="2" |Controllable No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" |Not controllable
| rowspan="2" |Controllable
| rowspan="2" |Combined
| rowspan="2" |Controllable 2 gears
| rowspan="2" |Not controllable
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Very maneuverable
* Amazing roll rate
* Good firepower
* Rather speedy

'''Cons:'''

* Guns jam rather easily
* Isn't the greatest plane for high altitude combat

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as 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:''

* [[P-36 (Family)|Other Curtiss Model 75 variants]]
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

PT-71

2019-03-15T21:37:07Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=us_higgins_78ft_pt71}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as part of the fleet closed beta test.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armament separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Tips for preserving survivability should be saved for the "Use in battle" section.''

''If necessary, use a graphic template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''

=== Mobility ===
''Write about the ship’s mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward speed and reverse speed.''

== Armament ==
=== Primary armament ===
''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>.''

''Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''

=== Secondary armament ===
''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armament and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section.''

''If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''

=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
''An important part of the ship’s armament responsible for air raid defense. Anti-aircraft armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control <code>Select anti-aircraft weapons</code>. Talk about the ship’s anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their effective range, and about their overall effectiveness – including against surface targets.''

''If there is no anti-aircraft artillery, remove this section.''

=== Torpedo armament ===
''Many ships are armed with torpedo launchers, and for some vessels such as boats, torpedoes are an extremely important means of defeating an opponent. Evaluate the position of the torpedo launchers, discuss the ammunition available, firing specifics such as dead zones, features of the torpedoes themselves, etc.''

''If there is no torpedo armament, remove this section.''

=== Special armament ===
''Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can be an unexpected surprise for an opponent. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don’t get try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarize and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - they have a substitution in the form of softer "inadequate", "effective".''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

* The ammunition explodes often in battles

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as 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 ship;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on ship;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA boats}}

P-36G

2019-03-02T10:18:39Z

U40666665:

{{Relevance}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=p-36g
|cockpit=333692/1108067}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-36_(Disambiguation)|P-36 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.35]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


== Usage in the battles ==

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
!Oil
!Water
!Type
|-
|Not controllable
| rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" |Not controllable
| rowspan="2" |Controllable
| rowspan="2" |Combined
| rowspan="2" |Controllable, 2 gears
| rowspan="2" |Not controllable
|}
'''Pros:'''

* Very maneuverable
* Amazing roll rate
* Good firepower
* Rather speedy

'''Cons:'''

* Guns jam rather easily
* Isn't the greatest plane for high altitude combat

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

Galer's F3F-2

2019-02-20T21:12:58Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card
|code=f3f-2_galer
|cockpit=333243/1106383
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_Galers_F3F-2.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating|5}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 8.5 mm steel boxes in rear fuselage
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* Two self-sealing fuel tanks located in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
Has automatic mode
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" |Controllable
2 gears
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|
|Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|
|Mk.41
|-
| III
|
| Engine
|
|
|New 7.62 mm MGs
|
|-
| IV
|Wings repair
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs
|
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Turns well for a US fighter

*

'''Cons:'''

* Small primary armament, inadequate for bombers

*

== History ==
Robert E. Galer ditched this aircraft in the ocean in 1940. He went on to become a distinguished Marine Corps aviator in WW2 and the Korean War.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''

* [[F3F-2]] - the normal tech tree version of the F3F
* [[Zhukovsky's I-153-M62]] - similar Soviet aircraft


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

B-10B

2019-02-20T20:58:19Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=b_10b}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|SBC-17
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|
|MBC-17
|-
| IV
|
|
| Cover
|
|LBC-17
|-
|}
Being a premium aircraft, it has all its modules researched by default.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

PBY-5A Catalina

2019-02-20T20:51:22Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=pby-5a}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[PBY-5_(Disambiguation)|PBY-5 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating|4}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 9.5 mm steel pilot seats
* 6.35 mm steel behind tail gunner
* 6.35 mm and 4.7 mm steel plates inside the structural pylon
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* 2 self-sealing fuel tanks in the wings

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===



== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable Has automatic pitch|| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|MBC-5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|LTC-5
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Turret 12.7 mm belts
|Improved torpedo
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs (turret)
|LBC-5
|-
|}
The bomb load upgrades allow an increase in total bomb load, from 1600 lb through 2000 lb to 4000 lb so they are a priority, especially that the bigger bombs also allow destroying ships or tanks.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good bomb load

'''Cons:'''

* Slow

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==

* [[PBY-5 Catalina]]

== Sources ==

* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/13677-pby-5-catalina-official-thread/& [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> PBY-5 Catalina, Official Thread]

{{USA bombers}}

Thach's F2A-1

2019-02-18T22:58:54Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=f2a-1_thach}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_Thachs_F2A-1.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval fighter {{Battle-rating|4}} It was introduced in Update 1.31. It costs 400 GE. The plane is painted after the camouflage scheme of American pilot John Thach in the U.S. Navy, who was famous for the "Thach Weave" maneuver.

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was the first carrier based monoplane of the US fleet, made to replace the outdated biplanes in service with the US Navy. It had a 950 horsepower engine and two machine guns on the nose of different caliber. Many Countries, including the Finnish Air Force which was highly successful with the buffalo, ordered the Buffalo. By the time WWII started and the attack of pearl harbor, the F2A was outclassed by the Japanese [[A6M2|A6M2]] and [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43s]].

The F2A-1 is a competitive machine, if using the proper tactic versus the proper enemy. The "Buffalo", as it is sometimes referred to as, can outrun biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. Its only draw back is low ammo count and unreliable armament, however its performance easily makes up for the lack in armament. As said before this plane will get a pilot used to the American style of aircraft of Boom & Zoom along with the particulars of .50 caliber machine guns usage.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,600 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 479 || 468 || 8,000 || 19.1 || 19.4 || 7.4 || 7.4 || 250
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,600 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 530 || 504 || 8,000 || 18.0 || 18.2 || 18.7 || 10.9 || 250
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 761 || 720 || 460 || ~22 || ~11
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 405 || < 400 || < 380 || > 200
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 1,800 m || 860 hp || 963 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,650 m || 760 hp || 851 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (250 rpg)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (450 rpg)


== Usage in the battles ==

The best way to fly this aircraft would be as a Boom & Zoom or ''energy fighter''; it can outrun most aircraft it faces, unless it is uptiered and faces something like the [[Bf 109 F-1]]. In such a scenario the best way to destroy more advanced vehicles is through boom and zoom tactics.

In '''Arcade''', there is no need to worry about ammo count as much as in Realistic Battles (RB) and Simulator (SB) since the planes can reload in the air. The target-lead indicator, which shows approximately where there enemy plane will when when the bullets reach the target, also eases with aiming. For arcade, the ammo belts are really useful, it is suggested to use Omni purpose ammo for the .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine gun and stealth for the .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine gun, however another option is to try going all stealth so the F2A can surprise the enemy with bullets they can't see. There are a variety of enemy planes that the F2A-1 faces, ranging from biplanes to low rank monoplanes. In the common low rank arcade battle we get fur-balls going on at low altitude with planes trying to get on each other's tail, a perfect set up for a Boom & Zoomer like the Buffalo, first set the attack angle, which could be from directly above the enemy that is targeted, or from behind (it should be priority to target enemy planes that are chasing friendly planes or for a dangerous threat like, [[MiG-3-15|MiG-3s]], [[LaGG-3 (Disambiguation)|LaGG-3s]], [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricane]], [[Bf 109 B-1/L|Bf 109s]] or another Buffalo). Once the F2A is nearing towards the enemy plane, know what type of enemy they are, depending on what plane they are flying, is what determines what to do after an attack run. Lets say with a dive on an enemy, but the attack didn't destroy them on the first pass, if the enemy was a biplane, then keep up the speed and vacant the area, and set up another pass. If the enemy was a monoplane in the same situation, the F2A can choose to either clear the area, or turn onto their tail, but it is advisable to leave the area and look and see if the enemy noticed the attacking F2A, if he didn't and he is chasing a friendly or going for ground targets then latch on to his tail and shoot him down!

In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in arcade, only with a few restrictions.

# Do not dive too fast, or the F2A wont be able to pull up or the plane's wings will break.
# No Enemy-Lead indicator, pilot skill and intuition will have to guess where the enemy plane will be when the bullets reach the targets.
# Very limited ammo, on top of that the armament isn't reliable outside of 400 meters.

So how does one play this in RB with all these draw backs? A few very simple things will help with those problems, at the beginning of the match in RB, climb at about a 15 degree angle until about 3,000-4,000 m in altitude. When an enemy is spotted, if a biplane the F2A will have to take up a Boom & Zoom tactic, do not attempt to turn fight. If the enemy is a monoplane, turnfighting can be a valid tactic; unless they are the British Hurricane or Japanese [[A5M4|A5M]] (not to confuse with [[A6M2|A6M]] much superior to the Buffalo) or [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43]], then do not turn fight these monoplanes. For the most part, Russian monoplanes are safe to turn fight ([[I-16_type_5|I-16s]], late [[I-16_type_24|I-16s]], MiG-3 and LaGG-3s). When diving on an enemy, put the throttle to 0% so the F2A does not accelerate too fast. If a shot can't be gained on the enemy, pull out by putting throttle at 100% and point the nose up to gain altitude. Once on the tail of an enemy, no matter the plane, open fire only at close ranges, firing at 300 meters or less would help conserve the ammo and there won't have to lead as much, therefore easier to aim and make each shot more effective.

This can apply to all three game-modes: When someone is on the F2A tail and bullets fly past the plane, with the right altitude, make a short steep dive. With that little dive, it can dodge enemies bullets and it gives an opportunity to take a look back at the offending enemy. If the aircraft is a biplane, continue the dive and get out of range of their guns. If it is a monoplane, attempt to turn fight, but the F2A is still effective in diving away from even faster monoplanes, which will be effective against maneuverable monoplanes like the Hurricane and A5M4. Learning the gun sounds also helps, sometimes the sound will help identify the enemy plane so as to make a move more instinctively.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No auto radiator
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" |Controllable
2 gears
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12 mm MGs
|-
|}

* As a premium tank all upgrades are already unlocked. The "Mark of distinction" can be earned, allowing for usage of four decals without needing a premium account.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Great dive speed
* Great vertical and horizontal energy retention
* Good armament for its rank
* Good top speed
* Good turning circle and speed not a turn-fighter though
* Can land on a carriers
* Powerful .50 caliber machine guns
* Great acceleration (at take-off and on the deck up to ~250 mph)

'''Cons:'''

* Low ammo count (can be conserved by firing at close range)
* The telescopic sight is a bit of an annoyance in Simulator battles, as these have to be used when zoomed in

== History ==

The Brewster F2A-1 buffalo was designed to replace the Grumman F3F biplane fighter. In a competition between the Grumman XF4F1 and the XF2A-1(the P-35 lost early on), the XF2A-1 won as it was more advanced than the Grumman aircraft, so it went into production as F2A-1.

Although the F2A buffalo fought only a few battles with the US Military, it fought important ones. In the battle of Midway, it was one of the main fighter planes of the US fleet (the other being the F4F Wildcat), it played an important role(along with the other planes)in the battle of Midway, and showed that the F2A and F4F where no match to the A6M, and where soon replaced by more advanced F6F and F4U Corsair.

Many Nations acquired the F2A in there air forces, the most successful country with the type was Finland. From January to February 1940, the Finns received there F2A-1s (Designated B239), in total they received 44 Buffalos. During the Continuation War the Finnish Air Force was highly successful with the type, they developed tactics that the Russians couldn't counter. One tactic they used was baiting, where 2 Buffalos are low and act as bait, as 2 others dive on attacking enemy planes. In the Continuation War, Squadron 24 of Finland, some sources state, had a victory ratio of 26. Buffalos of 24 squadron claimed 477 confirmed kills to 15 Buffalos destroyed.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

PBY-5A Catalina

2019-02-18T20:53:40Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=pby-5a}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[PBY-5_(Disambiguation)|PBY-5 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating|4}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
Has automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|MBC-5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|LTC-5
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Turret 12.7 mm belts
|Improved torpedo
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs (turret)
|LBC-5
|-
|}
The bomb load upgrades allow an increase in total bomb load, from 1600 lb through 2000 lb to 4000 lb so they are a priority, especially that the bigger bombs also allow destroying ships or tanks.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good bomb load

*

'''Cons:'''

* Slow

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''

* [[PBY-5 (Disambiguation)]]
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/13677-pby-5-catalina-official-thread/&
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

PBY-5 Catalina

2019-02-18T20:46:46Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=pby-5}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[PBY-5_(Disambiguation)|PBY-5 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating|4}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 9.5 mm steel pilot seats
* 6.35 mm steel behind tail gunner
* 6.35 mm and 4.7 mm steel plates inside the structural pylon
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* 2 self-sealing fuel tanks in the wings

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
Has automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|MBC-5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|LTC-5
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 12.7 mm belts
|Improved torpedo
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12.7 mm MGs (turret)
|LBC-5
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Good payload

*

'''Cons:'''

* Slow

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''

* [[PBY-5 (Disambiguation)]]
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
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{{USA bombers}}

PBY-5 (Family)

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:PBY-5 (Disambiguation)}}

'''PBY-5''' may refer to:

==Rank I - Aircraft==
* [[Catalina_Mk_IIIa_(Great_Britain)|Catalina Mk.IIIa (Great Britain)]] <big>♠</big>''(Former U.S. Navy PBY-5As used by the RAF)''
* [[PBY-5_Catalina|PBY-5 ''Catalina'']]
* [[PBY-5a_Catalina|PBY-5a ''Catalina'']]
* [[PBY-5a_Catalina_(USSR)|PBY-5a ''Catalina'' (USSR)]] <big>♠</big>''(USA lend-lease aircraft to USSR)''



[[Category:Disambiguation pages]]

SB2U-2

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{{Specs-Card|code=sb2u-2}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[SB2_(Disambiguation)|SB2 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].

The SBU2 was developed in the early 1930s and although considered obsolete at the outbreak of World War II, it still remained in service through the Battle of Midway, however in 1943 it was withdrawn into training units and replaced by more advanced aircraft. This aircraft featured a constant-speed propeller which was intended to be utilized as a dive brake while performing dive bombing attack maneuvers. There were three hard points for bombs to be attached, one 250 lb bomb under each wing and a single 500 or 1,000 lb bomb mounted onto a pylon under the fuselage. The larger bomb was also attached to what was called a “trapeze”, a device which would when the bomb was released, swing the bomb clear of the propeller arc.

The SBU2-2 is a carrier based dive bomber. This aircraft is a fairly slow aircraft, but sturdy. Built as a dive-bomber, it excels at diving down above a target to release its bombs. The SBU2 is one of the only early aircraft in War Thunder which features dive flaps (h) to aid in retarding the build up of speed during a dive, helping prevent ripping off of wings in RB and SB. Wing mounted machine guns allow for this aircraft to strafe softer ground or water targets while waiting for bombs to reload (AB). Rear facing dorsal gunner helps to ward off enemy attackers, however it is not a game changer for this aircraft.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 338 || 329 || 6,800 || 23.6 || 24.5 || 3.7 || 4.5 || 300
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,084 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 383 || 360 || 6,800 || 20.4 || 22.0 || 9.7 || 6.2 || 300
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| ??? || ??? || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 3 mm Steel boxes between the pilot and gunner
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* The only fuel tank is located in the fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|:Category:Suspended armaments|l1=Suspended armaments}}

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

* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (700 lb total)
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:

* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, rear turret (600 rpg)

== Usage in the battles ==

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft which leads it to having two options, first is to hug the terrain. While flying to your target of choice (AAA sites, AA Vehicles or bases), fly along the terrain, utilize what hills and valleys there are to fly through. Time on target may be limited before the enemy gets there so line up your bombing run and drop bombs. This aircraft can maneuver fairly well, utilizing elevator and rudder controls, you can quickly flip this aircraft around and return to ground attacking targets you just flew over.

The second option will be to gain altitude. Going too high will render your bombs ineffective. The idea here is to gain several thousand feet, fly towards your target of choice and then dive on it. During your dive, your aircraft will build up speed, to prevent too much speed build up and control stiffening, reduce your throttle and engage dive brakes (h). This will allow you a controlled descent and the ability to line up your target easier, the unfortunate down side is that now you are slowly moving in a straight line, easy target for enemy fighters. Once you swoop on your target and release your bombs, engage full throttle and retract dive brakes.

While this aircraft is slow, it can be utilized to attack fighters if in a pinch. The maneuverability of this aircraft along with its slow speed can aid in forcing an attacking enemy to overshoot or underestimate the capabilities of this aircraft.

The rear-facing dorsal gunner does not deter much, don’t rely on him to clear your tail of trailing aircraft. Enemy fighters will assume this aircraft to be an easy target due to its size and slow speed.

The SBU2 is a slow aircraft, however it is maneuverable. Due to the large surface area of the wings and rudder, it can make quick reversals through wing-overs causing faster fighters to overshoot. The rear-gunner does not pack much of a punch, however coming at this aircraft from the underside will avoid any offensive/defensive weapons allowing for time to line up a shot. Aim for critical areas of the aircraft (engine, pilot, fuel…) as the body of the aircraft can soak up a good amount of damage.
===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7 mm
| FSBC mk.5
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 7 mm
| FLBC mk.1
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Maneuverable
* Dual role dive bomber/attacker
* Good diver

'''Cons:'''

* Large target
* Slow speed
* Engine feels underpowered
* Weak defensive weapons

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
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* [[SB2U (Disambiguation)]]
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== Sources ==
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{{USA bombers}}

P-36C

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{{Specs-Card|code=p-36c}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-36_(Disambiguation)|P-36 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_P-36CHawk.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating|2}}. It was introduced in Update 1.31.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

====Stat card====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,048 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 473 || 462 || 9,754 || 17.2 || 18.2 || 4.4 || 6.9 || 183
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,048 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 531 || 501 || 9,754 || 16.8 || 17.0 || 19.4 || 10.6 || 183
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 670 || 290 || 520 || ~17 || ~9
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 290 || < 380 || < 460 || > 250
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 1,981 m || 1,050 hp || 1,299 hp
|-
|}

====Engine performance====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine Name
! colspan="3" | Number present
|-
| colspan="3" | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-17 14-cylinder || colspan="1" | 1
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
! colspan="1" | Type
! colspan="1" | Cooling
|-
| colspan="2" | 675 kg || Radial || Air
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 918 hp || colspan="2" | 1,165 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,092 hp || colspan="2" | 1,340 hp
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
|-
! Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 907 hp || colspan="2" | 1,025 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,081 hp || colspan="2" | 1,1 h99p
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | WEP Duration
|-
! colspan="2" | Arcade
! colspan="2" | Realistic/Simulator
|-
| colspan="2" | 25 seconds || colspan="2" | Infinite
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 9.5 mm armored pilot seat
* Self-sealing fuel tanks

== Armaments ==

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning M1919 machine gun, nose-mounted (500 rpg)
* 2 x 7.62 mm Browning M1919 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

== Usage in the battles ==

This aircraft is an all-round performer, with later versions taking on [[Fw 190 A-1|FW-190s]] and later [[Bf 109 F-2|109 F]] variants. It has an excellent turn time at low and high speeds, a good dive speed and good rate of climb. Its higher altitude performance is fairly average, but this doesn't really matter since most lower tier games occur at lower/ ground level. The issue with the C variant is that its armament is sometimes in-effective against higher tier aircraft with armour as well as the ammo count being quite small, meaning frequent reloads. In Realistic Battles, it is recommended to climb straight- side-climbing can be done, but isn't normally necessary- and gain altitude over your opponent, before diving and pulling numerous energy loops, oval-shaped flight moves over the enemy. Head-ons, especially with little armour and the large radial engine, is not recommended unless the enemy is known to be weaker. A P-36 has the speed to catch and escort bombers if they choose to wait, and can do an excellent job of escorting higher tier bombers. The one weakness of the plane's maneuverability is its role rate, which can be countered by hard yaw movements, although this is only advised in large direction changes. In dog-fights, this reduces speed and accuracy.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable No automatic pitch || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

*Excellent climb speed.
*Excellent dive speed.
*Better-than-average turn-radius.
*Good energy retention.

'''Cons:'''

*Small ammo count.
*Sometimes in-effective weapons.
*No bombs.
*Less-than-average roll rate at certain speeds.
*Weak armour.
*Poor in a head-on.
*Large engine that can get hit.

== History ==


== Media ==

[http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23p36c Skins and camouflages for the P-36C from live.warthunder]

== Read 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.''

''ETC.''

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

F2A-1

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{{Specs-Card|code=f2a-1}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''F2A-1 Buffalo''' is a Rank I American naval fighter with a battle rating of 2.0 (AB/SB) and 2.3 (RB). It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.

The Brewster F2A Buffalo was the first carrier based monoplane of the US fleet, made to replace the outdated biplanes in service with the US navy. It had a 950 horsepower engine and a total of four machine guns. The nose armament consists of two machine guns of different caliber, a 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) and a 0.30 caliber (7.62 mm). Each wing is also equipped with a 0.50 caliber for two more machine guns. Many countries ordered the Buffalo, including the Finnish Air Force which was highly successful with the theirs against Russian fighters. But by the time WW2 started, and the attack on Pearl Harbor, the F2A was outclassed by the Japanese [[A6M2|A6M2]] and [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43s]].

The F2A-1 is a competitive machine, if using the proper tactics versus the proper enemy. The Buffalo can outrun biplanes and can out-turn most monoplanes. This plane will get a pilot used to the American style of playing using Boom & Zoom, and armaments of .50 caliber machine guns.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,600 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 479 || 468 || 8,000 || 19.1 || 19.4 || 7.4 || 7.4 || 250
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,600 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 530 || 504 || 8,000 || 18.0 || 18.2 || 18.7 || 10.9 || 250
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 761 || 720 || 460 || ~22 || ~11
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 405 || < 400 || < 380 || > 200
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 1,800 m || 860 hp || 963 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,650 m || 7,60 hp || 851 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (250 rpg)
* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)
* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (450 rpg)


== Usage in the battles ==

The best way to fly this aircraft would be as a Boom & Zoom or ''energy fighter''; it can outrun most aircraft it faces, unless it is uptiered and faces something like the [[Bf 109 F-1]]. In such a scenario the best way to destroy more advanced vehicles is through boom and zoom tactics.

In '''Arcade''', there is no need to worry about ammo count as much as in Realistic Battles (RB) and Simulator (SB) since the planes can reload in the air. The target-lead indicator, which shows approximately where there enemy plane will when when the bullets reach the target, also eases with aiming. For arcade, the ammo belts are really useful, it is suggested to use Omni purpose ammo for the .50 calibre (12.7 mm) machine gun and stealth for the .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine gun, however another option is to try going all stealth so the F2A can surprise the enemy with bullets they can't see. There are a variety of enemy planes that the F2A-1 faces, ranging from biplanes to low rank monoplanes. In the common low rank arcade battle we get fur-balls going on at low altitude with planes trying to get on each other's tail, a perfect set up for a Boom & Zoomer like the Buffalo, first set the attack angle, which could be from directly above the enemy that is targeted, or from behind (it should be priority to target enemy planes that are chasing friendly planes or for a dangerous threat like, [[MiG-3-15|MiG-3s]], [[LaGG-3 (Disambiguation)|LaGG-3s]], [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricane]], [[Bf 109 B-1/L|Bf 109s]] or another Buffalo). Once the F2A is nearing towards the enemy plane, know what type of enemy they are, depending on what plane they are flying, is what determines what to do after an attack run. Lets say with a dive on an enemy, but the attack didn't destroy them on the first pass, if the enemy was a biplane, then keep up the speed and vacant the area, and set up another pass. If the enemy was a monoplane in the same situation, the F2A can choose to either clear the area, or turn onto their tail, but it is advisable to leave the area and look and see if the enemy noticed the attacking F2A, if he didn't and he is chasing a friendly or going for ground targets then latch on to his tail and shoot him down!

In '''Realistic Battles & Simulator Battles''', most of the tactics against fighters would be the same as in arcade, only with a few restrictions.

# Do not dive too fast, or the F2A wont be able to pull up or the plane's wings will break.
# No Enemy-Lead indicator, pilot skill and intuition will have to guess where the enemy plane will be when the bullets reach the targets.
# Very limited ammo, on top of that the armament isn't reliable outside of 400 meters.

So how does one play this in RB with all these draw backs? A few very simple things will help with those problems, at the beginning of the match in RB, climb at about a 15 degree angle until about 3,000-4,000 m in altitude. When an enemy is spotted, if a biplane the F2A will have to take up a Boom & Zoom tactic, do not attempt to turn fight. If the enemy is a monoplane, turnfighting can be a valid tactic; unless they are the British Hurricane or Japanese [[A5M4|A5M]] (not to confuse with [[A6M2|A6M]] much superior to the Buffalo) or [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43]], then do not turn fight these monoplanes. For the most part, Russian monoplanes are safe to turn fight ([[I-16_type_5|I-16s]], late [[I-16_type_24|I-16s]], MiG-3 and LaGG-3s). When diving on an enemy, put the throttle to 0% so the F2A does not accelerate too fast. If a shot can't be gained on the enemy, pull out by putting throttle at 100% and point the nose up to gain altitude. Once on the tail of an enemy, no matter the plane, open fire only at close ranges, firing at 300 meters or less would help conserve the ammo and there won't have to lead as much, therefore easier to aim and make each shot more effective.

This can apply to all three game-modes: When someone is on the F2A tail and bullets fly past the plane, with the right altitude, make a short steep dive. With that little dive, it can dodge enemies bullets and it gives an opportunity to take a look back at the offending enemy. If the aircraft is a biplane, continue the dive and get out of range of their guns. If it is a monoplane, attempt to turn fight, but the F2A is still effective in diving away from even faster monoplanes, which will be effective against maneuverable monoplanes like the Hurricane and A5M4. Learning the gun sounds also helps, sometimes the sound will help identify the enemy plane so as to make a move more instinctively.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No auto radiator
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" |Controllable
2 gears
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7 mm
|-
| II
|
| Comrpessor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Fairly fast
* Maneuverable compared to most monoplanes it can face
* Good diver
* Good climber (ironic since it was considered overweight in real life)
* Can land on a carriers
* Powerful 50 caliber machine guns

'''Cons:'''

* No armorplating or armor for pilot
* The telescopic sight is a bit of an annoyance in Simulator battles, as these have to be used when zoomed in

== History ==

The Brewster F2A-1 buffalo was designed to replace the Grumman F3F biplane fighter. In a competition between the Grumman XF4F1 and the XF2A-1(the P35 lost early on), the XF2A-1 won as it was more advanced than the Grumman aircraft, so it went into production as F2A-1.

Although the F2A buffalo fought only a few battles with the US Military, it fought important ones. In the battle of Midway it was one of the main fighter planes of the US fleet (the other being the F4F Wildcat), it played an important role(along with the other planes)in the battle of Midway, and showed that the F2A and F4F where no match to the A6M, and where soon replaced by more advanced F6F and F4U Corsair.

Many Nations acquired the F2A in there air forces, the most successful country with the type was Finland. From January to February 1940, the Finns received there F2A-1s (Designated B239), in total they received 44 Buffalos. During the Continuation War the Finnish Air Force was highly successful with the type, they developed tactics that the Russians couldn't counter. One tactic they used was baiting, where 2 Buffalos are low and act as bait, as 2 others dive on attacking enemy planes. In the Continuation War, Squadron 24 of Finland, some sources state, had a victory ratio of 26-to-1. Buffalo's of 24 squadron claimed 477 confirmed kills to 15 Buffalos destroyed.

== Media ==
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{{USA fighters}}

P-36A

2019-02-18T20:04:44Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=p-36a}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-36_(Disambiguation)|P-36 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating|4}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! ABN1K2-J
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable
No automatic control
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* High climb rate, especially with WEP

*

'''Cons:'''

* Armament is inadequate for bombers

*

== History ==
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== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
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* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
* [[P-36 (Disambiguation)]]


== Sources ==
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* ''other literature.''

{{USA fighters}}

TBD-1

2019-02-18T19:52:56Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=tbd-1_1938}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American torpedo bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X ||✓
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable No automatic pitch || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable Auto radiator available
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7.62 mm belts
|ITC mk.III
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|Improved torpedo
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|SBC mk.I
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Low stall speed
* Has a bomb sight
* Has an arrestor hook

*

'''Cons:'''

* A bit too small gun armament

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''


== Sources ==
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* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

TBD-1

2019-02-15T00:16:05Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=tbd-1_1938}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American torpedo bomber {{Battle-rating|1}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
|✓
|✓
|✓
| X ||✓
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
No automatic pitch
| rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable
Has auto mode
| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7.62 mm belts
|ITC mk.III
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|Improved torpedo
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|SBC mk.I
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 12.7 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Low stall speed
* Has a bomb sight
* Has an arrestor hook

*

'''Cons:'''

* A bit small gun armament

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA bombers}}

F3F-2

2019-02-14T21:33:45Z

U40666665:

{{Specs-Card|code=f3f-2}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''F3F-2''' is a Rank I American fighter with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB) and 1.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in [[Update_1.55_"Royal_Armour"|Update 1.55 "Royal Armour"]].

The F3F-2 is, as of War Thunder patch 1.69, the sole American biplane fighter outside of its [[Galer's F3F-2|premium variant]]. However, it is a very capable biplane fighter, and can be seen in-game as a rival to the USSR's [[I-153 M-62|I-153 Chaika]].

As expected with most Rank I fighters, but often considered "unusual" for an American fighter, the F3F is a pure bred turn fighter. Like the Chaika mentioned above, and the polar opposite in performance of the [[F2A-1|F2A]] that replaced it in service, the F3F can pull turns with relative ease, and also has a very excellent roll rate in addition to that, which when abused can provide a tough challenge for most of its opposition. It easily outclasses all reserve planes except the [[Ki-10-I|Ki-10]] in maneuverability, and is on par with the [[I-153 M-62|I-153]] in that matter as well. However, the F3F's BR can push it into the domain of [[Spitfire Mk Ia|Spitfires]], [[I-16 type 24|late-model I-16s]], [[Ki-43-I|Ki-43s]] (as well its bigger brother, the [[Ki-44-I|Ki-44]]) and of course [[Bf 109 E-3|Bf 109s]], all of which are capable of easily disposing of its biplane opposition. It isn't the fastest or most climbable fighter either.

Due to its lackluster armament (one M2 Browning machine gun with 200 rounds and one 7.62 mm Browning machine gun with 500 rounds), the F3F should mainly go after the fighter opposition, and not after bombers-leave that job to the [[P-40E-1|P-40s]]. While it can carry two 100 lbs bombs, they are only effective against lightly armoured targets (armoured cars, artillery, AAA etc.), and if carried early on in the match can weigh the plane down, affecting its flight characteristics a bit as a result. Leave the bombs until either the opposition goes passive for a while or air superiority can be obtained for a period of time over an opposing field of ground targets.

The F3F is armed with one [[Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm M2 Browning]] machine gun, and one 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, both are located within the nose of the aircraft right above the engine. While this does mean gun convergence is not an issue, the two-gun armament can be lacking in both firepower and ammunition count; the larger M2 has only 200 rounds to play with while the smaller 7.62 has 500 rounds on hand.

Nevertheless, this armament is decent enough to take down reserve and lightly-armoured Rank I planes down with relative ease and, if an experienced player is behind the controls, is capable of dealing with even rank II aircraft.

The best air-to-air belts for the 12.7 MG are either universal or stealth belts (good amount of incendiary bullets), and universal belts should be used for the 7.62 MG.

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,268 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 411 || 404 || 11,000 || 15.8 || 16.1 || 10.4 || 12.5 || 210
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,268 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| 461 || 436 || 11,000 || 14.3 || 15.0 || 24.3 || 16.0 || 210
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 703 || 500 || ??? || ~?? || ~8
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 320 || < 390 || < 350 || > 200
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 1,600? m || 850 hp || 952 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,214 m || 750 hp || 840 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 8.5 mm Steel boxes in the fuselage.
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (500 rpg)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted externally with:

* Without load
* 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (200 lb total)


== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" |Controllable, has auto mode|| rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|
| Offensive 7 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| Offensive 12 mm
|
| Mk.41
|-
| III
|
| Engine
|
|
| New 7 mm MGs
|
|-
| IV
| Wings Repair
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12 mm MGs
|
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Very good turn rate and roll rate
* Can be a deadly fighter with an experienced pilot behind the controls
* Capable of dealing with most reserve or rank I aircraft
* Can land on carriers, which comes in handy
* Massive fuel load

'''Cons:'''

* Lackluster armament (one 12.7 mm machine gun and one 7.62 mm machine gun)
* Not a very fast plane
* Doesn't have a very good climb rate

== History ==

The last biplane fighter in use by the United States Navy, the Grumman F3F first flew on 20 March 1935, and entered front-line service with VF-5B of USS ''Ranger'' the following March. The improved F3F-2 model-fitted with a more powerful Wright R-1820-22 Cyclone nine-cylinder engine-entered service between 1937-38 and proved to be the ultimate evolution of American biplane fighter design; it also earned the nickname "Flying Barrel" due to its modified engine cowling, which had to be larger to fit the new and bigger 1820 cubic-inch (29.88-litre) radial powerplant. The modifications allowed the updated fighter to accelerate to a higher top speed of 264 miles per hour (425 km/h), improved its clim brate from 2050 to 2750 ft/min (10.4 m/s to 13.7 m/s) and also expanded its service ceiling to 33,200 feet (10,120 m). Despite already being obsolete by the time it was introduced, Navy pilots loved the tough little Grumman fighter, and the F3F also influenced and provided a starting point for the design of Grumman's more successful wartime [[F4F-3|F4F Wildcat]] monoplane fighter.

Eighty-one F3F-2s were procured, and served with VF-6 aboard the USS ''Enterprise'' as well as Marine squadrons VMF-1 and VMF-2. The last F3Fs in front-line use by carrier squadrons were gone by 1941 (replaced by newer [[F2A-1|Brewster F2A Buffalo]] monoplanes), but remained in use for training and transport duties during the first two or so years of the United States' involvement in World War II, the last of which was retired in November 1943.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==


* [http://www.mucheswarbirds.com/F3Fart.html Some information on the F3F, in all its variants] 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F3F English Wikipedia article about the F3F] 
* [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23f3f War Thunder Live camouflages for the F3F]

== Sources ==
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

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OS2U-1

2019-02-14T02:58:14Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=os2u_1}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American hydroplane attacker {{Battle-rating|1}}.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! ABN1K2-J
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|Mk.41
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|New 7.62 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|Turret 7.62 mm belts
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|New 7.62 mm MGs (turret)
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
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== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read 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.''


== Sources ==
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P-26B-35

2019-02-14T02:53:41Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=p-26b_35}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-26_(Disambiguation)|P-26 (Disambiguation)]]''}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American reserve fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! ABN1K2-J
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
|Mk.41
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|New 7.62 mm MGs
|-
| IV
|
|
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Fairly fast for a reserve

*

'''Cons:'''

* Still gets outrun by some biplanes

*

== History ==
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== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==

* [[P-26 (Disambiguation)]]
* [[D.500]] - comparable French early monoplane

== Sources ==
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
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P-26A-34 M2

2019-02-13T23:41:20Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=p-26a_34_m2}}
{{Notice|''This page is about the aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''. For other uses, see [[P-26_(Disambiguation)|P-26 (Disambiguation)]]''}}
== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American reserve fighter {{Battle-rating|3}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
= General info =
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! ABN1K2-J
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* No armour plating
* No armour glazing
* Critical components located at front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
* More fuel tanks located in wings near fuselage

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===


      ''Main article: '''[[:Category:Suspended armaments|Bombs]]'''''-->

== Usage in the battles ==


===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7.62 mm belts
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7.62 mm MGs
|Mk.41
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 12.7 mm belts
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 12.7 mm MGs
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.''

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''

== Read also ==
[[P-26 (Disambiguation)]]

[[D.500]], the French early monoplane

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

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