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T-80U

2020-03-31T13:04:52Z

U41513866: Small edits to text to clarify some stuff, also added maximum turret traverse speed

{{Specs-Card|code=ussr_t_80u}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
[[File:T-80U Protection Density Visualisation.png|thumb|T-80U [[Protection Density Visualisation]]]]
The armour protection of the {{PAGENAME}} is exceptional, especially if the incoming round hits one of the Kontakt-5 ERA plates. The strongest parts of the tank are the turret front and a majority of the upper front plate. It does however have some weaker areas, the most important being the driver's hatch, the immediate areas of the turret surrounding the gun and its breech, and its lower frontal plate. These weak spots are however pretty small targets at range, and thus by hiding them properly, the risk of being hit can be minimized. Owing to its very low profile, a hull-down T-80U is a small target in itself; the weaker parts of its armour are even smaller.

Fuel tanks on either side of the driver can soak up some shrapnel and add to the overall survivability. However, as with all Russian auto-loaded MBTs, there are only three crew members so a well-placed shot is capable of causing a crew knock-out. It's also worth noting that the placement of the ammo rack, below the turret in a carousel-style setup, leaves the T-80U particularly vulnerable to side shots causing ammunition detonation. The protection of the T-80U is very similar to the T-64B in terms of the size and placement of the weak areas. The sides of your tank should always be protected, and when engaging an enemy, your front armour should always be aligned directly towards him to reduce the risks of a shot penetrating your weaker side. The tank does however have some Kontakt-5 ERA on its upper front skirts, meaning that you have some extra protection against kinetic penetrators, and a lot against chemical shells, until the ERA bricks are detonated (leaving the area vulnerable for another hit).

Like mentioned above, the T-80U also benefits from the typical low silhouette Russian tankers will be accustomed to, with the vehicle being significantly smaller than its competitors. This allows the T-80U to be hidden behind small terrain deformities which other MBTs would otherwise be visible. It's also harder for an enemy tank commander to immediately tell which area is the most vulnerable.

=== Mobility ===


{{tankMobility|abMinHp= 1937|rbMinHp= 1106}}

The mobility of the {{PAGENAME}} is actually much better than that of the [[T-80B]], despite the U model weighing three tons more. This is thanks to the improved engine mounted in the{{PAGENAME}} which has a stock engine power of 1,106 hp, going up to 1,250 hp once the appropriate modules have been researched. It has a maximum speed of 69 km/h (43 mph) forward and -9.7 km/h (-6 mph) in reverse. The one downside is the traverse in neutral, taking around 19 seconds for a full 360° spin, but this can be greatly reduced if the tank is already in at least in 3rd gear.

As with most Russian MBTs, the reverse speed (-9.7 km/h (-6 mph)) does leave the tank vulnerable in situations where a fast retreat would be preferable. The commander should always be aware of his immediate surroundings and have a plan to get out of the area in case of an debilitating hit.

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

{{main|2A46M-1 (125 mm)}}

The T-80U is armed with the same 125 mm cannon found in the [[T-80B]], with its 3BM42 "Mango" round proving competitive against other Rank VII offerings. As with previous vehicles of the family, the main gun is auto-loaded, so the loss of a crew member does not affect the loading times and the 6.5-second loading speed is competitive when compared to the 120 mm guns on the Leopard 2A5 and M1A1 Abrams. One notable perk of the auto-loader mechanism is that the gun will be reloaded even if the gunner is knocked out, if you're fighting a fire, or repairing. It does however also come with the drawbacks of a reload time that cannot be improved, the large ammo carousel concentric with the turret, and the chance of a single penetrating shot detonating the ammo racks. Another thing to note is that since update 1.97 if the tanks battery power has run out, the autoloader will not function and the cannon is manually loaded, which is much slower.

As with the T-80B and T-64B, the T-80U can launch missiles out of its gun. Unlike the previous two vehicles though, it gets the upgraded 9M119 which has 700mm of penetration compared to the previous ATGM's 650mm penetration. These ATGM's can prove useful for shooting over hills to hit a hiding enemy, or to engage helicopters or low-flying aircraft.
[[File:T-80U No.864 in Vietnam.jpg|500px|thumb|right|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' No.864 engaged in combat in Vietnam]]

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[2A46M-1 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M-1]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |36|| -5°/+15°||±180°||Two-plane
|-
! 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''||27.4 ||37.8|| __.__ ||__.__ || __.__
|-
|''Realistic''|| 14.3 |17.1||20.2|| __.__ || __.__ || 24.0
|-
! 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.
|-
|6.5||6.5||6.5||6.5
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' ''in mm'' '''@ 0° Angle of Attack'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||425||420||415||405||392||380
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||479||477||470||462||453||445
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||550||550||550||550||550||550
|-
|3OF26||HE||47||47||47||47||47||47
|-
|9M119||ATGM||650||650||650||650||650||650
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |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%
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||1,760||4.83||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||76°||77°||78°
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||1,700||4.85||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||78°||80°||81°
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||905||19||0.0||0.1||2,790||°||65°||72°||75°
|-
|3OF26||HE||850||23||0.1||0.5||5,780||+0°||79°||80°||81°
|-
|9M112||ATGM||400||27.5||0.0||0.01||3,600||+0°||80°||82°||90°
|}

===== [[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
|-
|| '''45''' || 28 ''(+1)'' ||6||10|| style="text-align:center" | No
|-
|}

Only First Stage: 28-20

==== Optics and night vision ====

The T-80U has two night vision modifications. The first modification "NVD" is unlocked at tier 3 and grants access to an image intensifier for each crew member. The second modification "NVD Upgrade" is unlocked at tier 4 and replaces the gunner's image intensifier with a thermal imager.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Optics]]
|-
! rowspan="3" |Type of optic
! rowspan="3" |Magnification
! colspan="5" |[[Night Vision Devices]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Image Intensifier
! rowspan="2" |{{Annotation|Thermal Imager Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! rowspan="2" |Notes
|-
! {{Annotation|Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! {{Annotation|Light Mult|By how much the image intensifier amplifies the existing light, primarily useful for comparing image intensifiers}}
! {{Annotation|Noise Level|How much noise is present in the image (how grainy the image is)}}
|-
! Gunner's Sight
| X2.7 - X12 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || 500 x 300 || Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD Upgrade" mod (tier 4), replaces image intensifier.
|-
! Commander's View
| X6 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
! Driver's View
| X1 || 1600 x 1200 || 5.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="3" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Night_Vision_Devices#Infrared_Spotlights|IR Searchlight]]
|-
! Max Range
! Beam Width
! Location / Notes
|-
| 1,400 m || 8.2° || Searchlight mounted on turret front, just right of the gun. Light moves up and down with main gun.
|-
|}

=== Machine guns ===

{{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[NSVT (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm NSVT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Pintle mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" | 300 (150) || 700 || -10°/+60° || ±180°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[PKT (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm PKT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Coaxial mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,250 (250) || 700 || N/A || N/A
|}

== Usage in battles ==


Learning to use terrain to hide the lower front plate and hull if possible is key to surviving. Like any other tank at the top rank, do not let enemies see your side armour. This is especially true for the T-64/T-80 line since their ammo is stored vertically and makes it very easy to hit. Since the Russian MBTs are relatively small, you can also use teammates as cover.

The {{PAGENAME}} is a fantastic sniper due to the great penetration and small turret, so that is also a viable option as long as you keep your eyes open on your flanks. The most dangerous enemy to the {{PAGENAME}} are helicopters, although the Kontakt-5 will usually protect against one missile. However, it is still ERA, and will be blown off after it is detonated. Since the interior of the tank is so compact, this makes it easy for good pilots to knock you out in 2-3 rapid missile shots. To avoid helicopters, stay close to buildings or hide next to trees/large bushes and wait for an anti-air vehicle or plane to take it out. Another option is to use the ATGM or range finder to shoot down the enemy yourself.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Effective armour, especially against chemical munitions. The Kontakt-5 ERA mounted to the tank's frontal arc and its turret means that even helicopter-launched ATGMs may fail to penetrate.
* Good stock ammunition, very good 3BM42 unlockable. Has access to 3OF26 HE-Frag-FS ammunition which does short work of enemy MBTs if the shell detonates above the turret roof or frontal deck.
* Nimble tank for its size and tonnage - a fully upgraded T-80U is much more responsive than the T-80B. It still isn't as quick as a Leopard, however, and its reverse speed is punishing along with the lack of neutral steering.
* Low silhouette - if you can find a sufficiently flat area behind a hilltop or a wide enough ditch, a hull-down T-80U is hard to spot and harder to hit.
* Its autoloader, as with the other tanks in the T-64, -72 and -80 lines, ensures that ammunition will be loaded even when replacing crew, repairing, or extinguishing a fire!
* Accurate gun, and its muzzle velocity combined with the laser rangefinder permits easy long-range shots with little lead required to hit moving targets.
* Gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles can be used as multipurpose munitions for tanks and helicopters alike.
* Great turret protection

'''Cons:'''

* Rather easy to hit weak spots at closer ranges - some of them possibly leading to a one hit knockout.
* Poor survivability from side shots due to the massive ammunition carousel mounted in the centre of the hull.
* Relatively low reverse speed, hard to retreat from a threatening situation.
* The cramped interior, with the crew placed tightly together, means that the tank is easily disabled if a shot penetrates.
* ...and the spare ammunition not carried in the autoloader is distributed around the hull and turret - meaning a penetrating shot might ignite a round carried as a spare, setting off the carousel.
* Poor gun depression of -5° due to the low turret height. This makes it difficult to shoot over hills and other obstacles, especially on maps with rough terrain.

== History ==

Work on improving the existing T-80 MBT begun as early as the mid-1970s with the design bureau in Leningrad. Here, developers were responsible for the production of the T-80 and started working on a joint project to further enhance the T-80’s capabilities.

In the early 1980s, the first prototypes were being built and after extensive testing and design tweaking, the new tank was considered ready for production. The resultant tank was accepted by the Soviet military under the designation T-80U.

The T-80U received turret and upper frontal enhancements as part of its new construction along with being equipped with a second generation ERA protection system known as Kontakt-5. In contrast to the previous generation of dynamic protection, Kontakt-5 increased the tank's protection against HEAT ''and'' armour-piercing shells. The modifications also affected the armament of the tank - the T-80U is equipped with a new 1A45 fire control system and Reflex ICBM, which used more advanced 9M119 guided missiles. Subsequently, the tank was equipped with a new, more powerful GTD-1250 gas turbine engine which helped compensate for the increased weight of the vehicle and improved its dynamics.

The T-80U had been factory produced in Leningrad in 1987, but in 1989, its production was moved to Omsk. Work on upgrading the T-80 was carried out in Kharkov, but there, they constructed their own vehicle equipped with a diesel engine, which was designated ‘T-80UD’. The latter would evolve into further developed Ukrainian derivatives of the T-80.

T-80Us served with the Soviet military until the collapse of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s and have since continued serving with the Union’s successor states to this day. The vehicle also saw service abroad with some other countries as well, primarily with South Korea and Cyprus. Overall, around 700 T-80Us have been produced since 1985, but this vehicle has yet to be put into any actual combat situations.

''- From [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|Devblog]]''

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|3BbIiDovPPk|'''The Shooting Range #139''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:35 discusses the T-80U.}}
== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|[Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> T-80U: Making Contact]]

{{USSR medium tanks}}
[[Category:ATGM vehicles]]

MiG-19PT

2020-03-29T12:36:06Z

U41513866: Updated armarment section as the R-13M is no longer avaliable

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-19 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===

Compression at high speeds is an issue for this aircraft. It especially affects the rudder. However, the MiG-19PT generally has a very responsive elevator, although excessive turning will bleed much speed due to the poor energy retention. As with many jets, manoeuvrability is poor at low speeds.

The aircraft has very good acceleration and climb rate.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
! Stock
| 1,426 || 1,421 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.0 || 160.0 || 149.2 || rowspan="2" | 500
|-
! Upgraded
| ??? || 1,436 || ??.? || 32.0 || ??.? || 180.0
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 500 || 450 || ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 540 || < 650 || < 350 || N/A
|-
|}

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | Empty mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
|-
| colspan="2" | Mikulin RD-9B || 2
| colspan="2" | 5,447 kg || colspan="2" | 301 kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff Weight
|-
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 23m fuel
|-
| 725 kg || colspan="2" | Afterburning axial-flow turbojet
| 6,311 kg || 7,328 kg || 7,563 kg || 9,100 kg
|-
! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
! colspan="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (WEP)
|-
! Condition || 100% || WEP
! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 23m fuel || MTOW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || 2,296 kgf || 3,215 kgf
| 1.02 || 0.88 || 0.85 || 0.71
|-
| ''Optimal'' || 2,320 kgf (1,000 km/h) || 3,248 kgf (1,000 km/h)
| 1.03 || 0.89 || 0.86 || 0.71
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. When spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to continue the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base ASAP when damaged.

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

{{main|NR-30 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30 mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots. Each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Ground Targets, they're more reliable than the Air Target belts and tend to take off wings and large sections, and destroy engines with one hit, in comparison to the air target belts which tend to spark or just damage external modules. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60 mm of penetration, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|R-3S|R-13M|S-5K}}

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

**Without load
**2 x R-3S missiles
**2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
**2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (500 kg total)
**16 x S-5K rockets
**32 x S-5K rockets The MiG-19PT can carry two R-3S air to air missiles on under-wing pylons. The missiles have a 10G overload with 8.8kg TNT explosive equivalent. They travel at a speed of 1000m/s which is average for air to air missiles. The ideal use-case for the missiles is when you're at very high speed, following something like a Phantom from around a mile. The missile will get to the target before they can react, and with large targets like the Phantom, they can't pull hard enough at those speeds to evade the missile. It is not recomme

mended to fire the missile in any sort of turn as they will just lose track.

== Usage in battles ==


The MiG-19PT has great vertical energy retention and acceleration, so you should use this to your advantage. Taking the enemies vertical is the best move as they will quickly lose energy while you can maintain it. Once at high speed, the MiG-19PT will out-accelerate almost all other aircraft, so once you're on the tail of an enemy they will not have many options. The airbrake is also a very effective tool, allowing you to stay behind someone if they try to force you to overshoot and the plane also rolls well enough that you can engage in rolling scissors if need be.

It is recommended to avoid throttling down the engine as it has an extremely long spool time until it produces max thrust and this will let your opponent get away from you while you struggle to accelerate.

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
| FAB-100
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| FAB-250
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
| S5K
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration from 600-900 km/h, so it is able to regain energy very fast
* Has a target detection and tracking radar
* Decent manoeuvrability

'''Cons:'''

* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]

== History ==


After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT's flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== Media ==


;Images
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:MiG-19 PT WTWallpaper 007.jpg|thumb|none|250px|]] </li>
</ul></div>

;Videos

{{Youtube-gallery|gfGoEp0HbZc|'''The Shooting Range #137''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:35 discusses the MiG-19PT.}}

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{AirManufacturer MiG}}
{{USSR jet aircraft}}

MiG-19PT

2019-11-02T14:26:43Z

U41513866: Changed recommended armarment. The ground belts are better than air, and since the R-13M got buffed it is better than the R-3S. Also added usage in battle information

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-19 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===

Compression at high speeds is an issue for this aircraft. It especially affects the rudder. However, the MiG-19PT generally has a very responsive elevator, although excessive turning will bleed much speed due to the poor energy retention. As with many jets, manoeuvrability is poor at low speeds.

The aircraft has very good acceleration and climb rate.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| 1,426 || 1,421 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.0 || 160 || 149.2 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| ??? || 1,436 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 32.0 || ??.? || 180 || 500
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drag Parachute
|-
| 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 650 || < 350 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 3,349 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. When spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to continue the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base ASAP when damaged.

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

{{main|NR-30 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30 mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots. Each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Ground Targets, they're more reliable than the Air Target belts and tend to take off wings and large sections, and destroy engines with one hit, in comparison to the air target belts which tend to spark or just damage external modules. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60 mm of penetration, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|R-3S|R-13M|S-5K}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles
* 2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (500 kg total)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 32 x S-5K rockets

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missiles on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S and it is recommended to equip the R-13M due to it's better tracking and higher overload. Although the R-13M has half the explosive mass of the R-3S it is far more reliable at getting to the target.

The ideal use-case for either missile is when you're at very high speed, following something like a Phantom from around a mile. The missile will get to the target before they can react, and with large targets like the Phantom, they can't pull hard enough at those speeds to evade the missile. It is not recommended to fire the missile in any sort of turn as they will just lose track.

== Usage in battles ==
The MiG-19PT has great vertical energy retention and acceleration, so you should use this to your advantage. Taking the enemies vertical is the best move as they will quickly lose energy while you can maintain it. Once at high speed the MiG-19PT will out accelerate most things, so once you're on the 6 of an enemy they don't have many options. The airbrake is also a very effective tool, allowing you to stay behind someone if they try to force you to overshoot, and the plane also rolls well enough that you can enage in rolling scissors if need-be.

It is recommended to avoid throttling down the engine as it has an extremely long spool time until it produces max thrust, and this will let your opponent get away from you while you stuggle to accelerate.

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
| FAB-100
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| FAB-250
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
| S5K
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration from 600-900 km/h, so it is able to regain energy very fast
* Has a target detection and tracking radar
* Decent manoeuvrability

'''Cons:'''

* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT's flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== Media ==

<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Banking MiG-19PT.png|thumb|none|300px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the sunset]] </li>
</ul></div>

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

T-80U

2019-10-17T11:08:00Z

U41513866: /* Media */ adjusted position of image

{{Specs-Card|code=ussr_t_80u}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===


The armour protection of the {{PAGENAME}} is exceptional, especially if the incoming round hits one of the contact-5 ERA plates. The strongest parts of the tank are the turret front and a majority of the upper front plate. Weak areas include the lower front plate, driver view port, and cannon breach area. These weak spots can be very difficult to hit from medium and further distance ranges and even more so if the T-80U is hull down.

Fuel tanks on either side of the driver can soak up some shrapnel and add to the overall survivability. However, as with all Russian auto-loaded MBTs, there are only three crew members so a well-placed shot is capable of causing a crew knock-out. It's also worth noting that the placement of the ammo rack, below the turret in a carousel-style setup, leaves the T-80U particularly vulnerable to side shots causing ammunition detonation. The protection of the T-80U is very similar to the T-64B in terms of the size and placement of the weak areas.

The T-80U also benefits from the typical low silhouette Russian tankers will be accustomed to, with the vehicle being significantly smaller than its competitors. This allows the T-80U to be hidden behind small terrain deformities which other MBTs would otherwise be visible.

=== Mobility ===

The mobility of the {{PAGENAME}} is actually superior to the [[T-80B]] despite weighing three tons more. This is due to the improved engine inside the {{PAGENAME}} which has a stock engine power of 1,106 hp and goes up to 1,250 hp once the appropriate modules have been researched. It has a maximum speed of 69 km/h (43 mph) forward and 9.7 km/h (6 mph) in reverse. The one downside is the traverse in neutral, taking around 19 seconds for a full 360° spin, but this can be greatly reduced if the tank is already in at least in 3rd gear.

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

{{main|2A46M-1 (125 mm)}}

The T-80U is armed with the same 125 mm cannon found in the [[T-80B]], with the 3BM42 round proving competitive against other Rank VII offerings. As with previous vehicles of the family, the main gun is auto-loaded, so the loss of a crew member does not affect the loading times and the 6.5-second loading speed is competitive when compared to the 120 mm guns on the Leopard 2A5 and M1A1 Abrams.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[2A46M-1 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M-1]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |36|| -5°/+15°||±180°||Two-plane
|-
! 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''||27.4 ||37.8|| __.__ ||__.__ || __.__
|-
|''Realistic''|| 14.3 |17.1||20.2|| __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
! 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.
|-
|6.5||6.5||6.5||6.5
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' ''in mm'' '''@ 0° Angle of Attack'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||425||420||415||405||392||380
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||479||477||470||462||453||445
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||550||550||550||550||550||550
|-
|3OF26||HE||47||47||47||47||47||47
|-
|9M119||ATGM||650||650||650||650||650||650
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |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%
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||1,760||4.83||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||76°||77°||78°
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||1,700||4.85||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||78°||80°||81°
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||905||19||0.0||0.1||2,790||°||65°||72°||75°
|-
|3OF26||HE||850||23||0.1||0.5||5,780||+0°||79°||80°||81°
|-
|9M112||ATGM||400||27.5||0.0||0.01||3,600||+0°||80°||82°||90°
|}

===== [[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
|-
|| '''45''' || 28 ''(+1)'' ||6||10|| style="text-align:center" | No
|-
|}

Only First Stage:28-20

==== Optics and night vision ====

The T-80U has two night vision modifications. The first modification "NVD" is unlocked at tier 3 and grants access to an image intensifier for each crew member. The second modification "NVD Upgrade" is unlocked at tier 4 and replaces the gunner's image intensifier with a thermal imager.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Optics]]
|-
! rowspan="3" |Type of optic
! rowspan="3" |Magnification
! colspan="5" |[[Night Vision Devices]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Image Intensifier
! rowspan="2" |{{Annotation|Thermal Imager Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! rowspan="2" |Notes
|-
! {{Annotation|Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! {{Annotation|Light Mult|By how much the image intensifier amplifies the existing light, primarily useful for comparing image intensifiers}}
! {{Annotation|Noise Level|How much noise is present in the image (how grainy the image is)}}
|-
! Gunner's Sight
| X2.7 - X12 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || 500 x 300 || Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD Upgrade" mod (tier 4), replaces image intensifier.
|-
! Commander's View
| X6 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
! Driver's View
| X1 || 1600 x 1200 || 5.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="3" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Night_Vision_Devices#Infrared_Spotlights|IR Searchlight]]
|-
! Max Range
! Beam Width
! Location / Notes
|-
| 1,400 m || 8.2° || Searchlight mounted on turret front, just right of the gun. Light moves up and down with main gun.
|-
|}

=== Machine guns ===

{{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[NSVT (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm NSVT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Pintle mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" | 300 (150) || 700 || -10°/+60° || ±180°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[PKT (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm PKT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Coaxial mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,250 (250) || 700 || N/A || N/A
|}

== Usage in battles ==


Learning to use terrain to hide the lower front plate and hull if possible is key to surviving. Like any other tank at the top rank, do not let enemies see your side armour. This is especially true for the T-64/T-80 line since their ammo is stored vertically and makes it very easy to hit. Since the Russian MBTs are relatively small, you can also use teammates as cover.

The {{PAGENAME}} is a fantastic sniper due to the great penetration and small turret, so that is also a viable option as long as you keep your eyes open on your flanks. The most dangerous enemy to the {{PAGENAME}} are helicopters, although the Kontakt-5 will usually protect against one missile. However, it is still ERA, and will be blown off after it is detonated. Since the interior of the tank is so compact, this makes it easy for good pilots to knock you out in 2-3 rapid missile shots. To avoid helicopters, stay close to buildings or hide next to trees/large bushes and wait for an anti-air vehicle or plane to take it out. Another option is to use the ATGM or range finder to shoot down the enemy yourself.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Effective armour
* High penetrating round
* Good acceleration and speed
* Low silhouette - if you can find a sufficiently flat area behind a hilltop or a wide enough ditch, a hull-down T-80U is very hard to hit
* Its autoloader, as the other tanks in the T-64, -72 and -80 lines, ensures that ammunition will be loaded even when replacing crew, repairing, or extinguishing a fire
* Accurate gun, and its muzzle velocity combined with the laser rangefinder permits easy long range shots with little lead required to hit moving targets
* Gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles can be used as multipurpose munitions for tanks and helicopters alike

'''Cons:'''

* Easy to hit weak spots at close range
* Poor survivability from side shots
* Relatively low reverse speed
* The cramped interior means that the tank is easily disabled if a shot penetrates
* ...and the spare ammunition not carried in the autoloader is distributed around the hull and turret - meaning a penetrating shot might ignite a round carried as a spare, setting off the carousel
* Poor gun depression of -5°. This makes it difficult to shoot over hills and other obstacles.

== History ==

Work on improving the existing T-80 MBT begun as early as the mid-1970s with the design bureau in Leningrad. Here, developers were responsible for the production of the T-80 and started working on a joint project to further enhance the T-80’s capabilities.

In the early 1980s, the first prototypes were being built and after extensive testing and design tweaking, the new tank was considered ready for production. The resultant tank was accepted by the Soviet military under the designation T-80U.

The T-80U received turret and upper frontal enhancements as part of its new construction along with being equipped with a second generation ERA protection system known as Kontakt-5. In contrast to the previous generation of dynamic protection, Kontakt-5 increased the tank's protection against HEAT ''and'' armour-piercing shells. The modifications also affected the armament of the tank - the T-80U is equipped with a new 1A45 fire control system and Reflex ICBM, which used more advanced 9M119 guided missiles. Subsequently, the tank was equipped with a new, more powerful GTD-1250 gas turbine engine which helped compensate for the increased weight of the vehicle and improved its dynamics.

The T-80U had been factory produced in Leningrad in 1987, but in 1989, its production was moved to Omsk. Work on upgrading the T-80 was carried out in Kharkov, but there, they constructed their own vehicle equipped with a diesel engine, which was designated ‘T-80UD’. The latter would evolve into further developed Ukrainian derivatives of the T-80.

T-80Us served with the Soviet military until the collapse of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s and have since continued serving with the Union’s successor states to this day. The vehicle also saw service abroad with some other countries as well, primarily with South Korea and Cyprus. Overall, around 700 T-80Us have been produced since 1985, but this vehicle has yet to be put into any actual combat situations.

''- From [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|Devblog]]''

== Media ==
[[File:T-80U No.864 in Vietnam.jpg|thumb|T-80U No.864 in Vietnam|left]]

== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|[Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> T-80U: Making Contact]]

{{USSR medium tanks}}

T-80U

2019-10-17T11:07:12Z

U41513866: Changed sight magnification, added to Cons section and added a screenshot

{{Specs-Card|code=ussr_t_80u}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===


The armour protection of the {{PAGENAME}} is exceptional, especially if the incoming round hits one of the contact-5 ERA plates. The strongest parts of the tank are the turret front and a majority of the upper front plate. Weak areas include the lower front plate, driver view port, and cannon breach area. These weak spots can be very difficult to hit from medium and further distance ranges and even more so if the T-80U is hull down.

Fuel tanks on either side of the driver can soak up some shrapnel and add to the overall survivability. However, as with all Russian auto-loaded MBTs, there are only three crew members so a well-placed shot is capable of causing a crew knock-out. It's also worth noting that the placement of the ammo rack, below the turret in a carousel-style setup, leaves the T-80U particularly vulnerable to side shots causing ammunition detonation. The protection of the T-80U is very similar to the T-64B in terms of the size and placement of the weak areas.

The T-80U also benefits from the typical low silhouette Russian tankers will be accustomed to, with the vehicle being significantly smaller than its competitors. This allows the T-80U to be hidden behind small terrain deformities which other MBTs would otherwise be visible.

=== Mobility ===

The mobility of the {{PAGENAME}} is actually superior to the [[T-80B]] despite weighing three tons more. This is due to the improved engine inside the {{PAGENAME}} which has a stock engine power of 1,106 hp and goes up to 1,250 hp once the appropriate modules have been researched. It has a maximum speed of 69 km/h (43 mph) forward and 9.7 km/h (6 mph) in reverse. The one downside is the traverse in neutral, taking around 19 seconds for a full 360° spin, but this can be greatly reduced if the tank is already in at least in 3rd gear.

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

{{main|2A46M-1 (125 mm)}}

The T-80U is armed with the same 125 mm cannon found in the [[T-80B]], with the 3BM42 round proving competitive against other Rank VII offerings. As with previous vehicles of the family, the main gun is auto-loaded, so the loss of a crew member does not affect the loading times and the 6.5-second loading speed is competitive when compared to the 120 mm guns on the Leopard 2A5 and M1A1 Abrams.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[2A46M-1 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M-1]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" |36|| -5°/+15°||±180°||Two-plane
|-
! 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''||27.4 ||37.8|| __.__ ||__.__ || __.__
|-
|''Realistic''|| 14.3 |17.1||20.2|| __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
! 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.
|-
|6.5||6.5||6.5||6.5
|-
|}

===== Ammunition =====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="8" |Penetration statistics
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |Type of
warhead
! colspan="6" |'''Penetration''' ''in mm'' '''@ 0° Angle of Attack'''
|-
!10m
!100m
!500m
!1000m
!1500m
!2000m
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||425||420||415||405||392||380
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||479||477||470||462||453||445
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||550||550||550||550||550||550
|-
|3OF26||HE||47||47||47||47||47||47
|-
|9M119||ATGM||650||650||650||650||650||650
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
! colspan="11" |Shell details
|-
! rowspan="2" |Ammunition
! rowspan="2" |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%
|-
|3BM22||APFSDS||1,760||4.83||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||76°||77°||78°
|-
|3BM42||APFSDS||1,700||4.85||N/A||N/A||N/A||°||78°||80°||81°
|-
|3BK18M||HEATFS||905||19||0.0||0.1||2,790||°||65°||72°||75°
|-
|3OF26||HE||850||23||0.1||0.5||5,780||+0°||79°||80°||81°
|-
|9M112||ATGM||400||27.5||0.0||0.01||3,600||+0°||80°||82°||90°
|}

===== [[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
|-
|| '''45''' || 28 ''(+1)'' ||6||10|| style="text-align:center" | No
|-
|}

Only First Stage:28-20

==== Optics and night vision ====

The T-80U has two night vision modifications. The first modification "NVD" is unlocked at tier 3 and grants access to an image intensifier for each crew member. The second modification "NVD Upgrade" is unlocked at tier 4 and replaces the gunner's image intensifier with a thermal imager.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="7" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Optics]]
|-
! rowspan="3" |Type of optic
! rowspan="3" |Magnification
! colspan="5" |[[Night Vision Devices]]
|-
! colspan="3" |Image Intensifier
! rowspan="2" |{{Annotation|Thermal Imager Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! rowspan="2" |Notes
|-
! {{Annotation|Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
! {{Annotation|Light Mult|By how much the image intensifier amplifies the existing light, primarily useful for comparing image intensifiers}}
! {{Annotation|Noise Level|How much noise is present in the image (how grainy the image is)}}
|-
! Gunner's Sight
| X2.7 - X12 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || 500 x 300 || Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD Upgrade" mod (tier 4), replaces image intensifier.
|-
! Commander's View
| X6 || 1600 x 1200 || 9.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
! Driver's View
| X1 || 1600 x 1200 || 5.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" mod (tier 3)
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="3" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Night_Vision_Devices#Infrared_Spotlights|IR Searchlight]]
|-
! Max Range
! Beam Width
! Location / Notes
|-
| 1,400 m || 8.2° || Searchlight mounted on turret front, just right of the gun. Light moves up and down with main gun.
|-
|}

=== Machine guns ===

{{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[NSVT (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm NSVT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Pintle mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" | 300 (150) || 700 || -10°/+60° || ±180°
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="7" |[[PKT (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm PKT]]
|-
! colspan="7" |''Coaxial mount''
|-
! colspan="4" rowspan="1" |Capacity (Belt capacity)
! rowspan="1" |Fire rate (shots/minute)
! rowspan="1" |Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" |Horizontal guidance
|-
| colspan="4" |1,250 (250) || 700 || N/A || N/A
|}

== Usage in battles ==


Learning to use terrain to hide the lower front plate and hull if possible is key to surviving. Like any other tank at the top rank, do not let enemies see your side armour. This is especially true for the T-64/T-80 line since their ammo is stored vertically and makes it very easy to hit. Since the Russian MBTs are relatively small, you can also use teammates as cover.

The {{PAGENAME}} is a fantastic sniper due to the great penetration and small turret, so that is also a viable option as long as you keep your eyes open on your flanks. The most dangerous enemy to the {{PAGENAME}} are helicopters, although the Kontakt-5 will usually protect against one missile. However, it is still ERA, and will be blown off after it is detonated. Since the interior of the tank is so compact, this makes it easy for good pilots to knock you out in 2-3 rapid missile shots. To avoid helicopters, stay close to buildings or hide next to trees/large bushes and wait for an anti-air vehicle or plane to take it out. Another option is to use the ATGM or range finder to shoot down the enemy yourself.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Effective armour
* High penetrating round
* Good acceleration and speed
* Low silhouette - if you can find a sufficiently flat area behind a hilltop or a wide enough ditch, a hull-down T-80U is very hard to hit
* Its autoloader, as the other tanks in the T-64, -72 and -80 lines, ensures that ammunition will be loaded even when replacing crew, repairing, or extinguishing a fire
* Accurate gun, and its muzzle velocity combined with the laser rangefinder permits easy long range shots with little lead required to hit moving targets
* Gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles can be used as multipurpose munitions for tanks and helicopters alike

'''Cons:'''

* Easy to hit weak spots at close range
* Poor survivability from side shots
* Relatively low reverse speed
* The cramped interior means that the tank is easily disabled if a shot penetrates
* ...and the spare ammunition not carried in the autoloader is distributed around the hull and turret - meaning a penetrating shot might ignite a round carried as a spare, setting off the carousel
* Poor gun depression of -5°. This makes it difficult to shoot over hills and other obstacles.

== History ==

Work on improving the existing T-80 MBT begun as early as the mid-1970s with the design bureau in Leningrad. Here, developers were responsible for the production of the T-80 and started working on a joint project to further enhance the T-80’s capabilities.

In the early 1980s, the first prototypes were being built and after extensive testing and design tweaking, the new tank was considered ready for production. The resultant tank was accepted by the Soviet military under the designation T-80U.

The T-80U received turret and upper frontal enhancements as part of its new construction along with being equipped with a second generation ERA protection system known as Kontakt-5. In contrast to the previous generation of dynamic protection, Kontakt-5 increased the tank's protection against HEAT ''and'' armour-piercing shells. The modifications also affected the armament of the tank - the T-80U is equipped with a new 1A45 fire control system and Reflex ICBM, which used more advanced 9M119 guided missiles. Subsequently, the tank was equipped with a new, more powerful GTD-1250 gas turbine engine which helped compensate for the increased weight of the vehicle and improved its dynamics.

The T-80U had been factory produced in Leningrad in 1987, but in 1989, its production was moved to Omsk. Work on upgrading the T-80 was carried out in Kharkov, but there, they constructed their own vehicle equipped with a diesel engine, which was designated ‘T-80UD’. The latter would evolve into further developed Ukrainian derivatives of the T-80.

T-80Us served with the Soviet military until the collapse of the Soviet Union in the late 1980s and have since continued serving with the Union’s successor states to this day. The vehicle also saw service abroad with some other countries as well, primarily with South Korea and Cyprus. Overall, around 700 T-80Us have been produced since 1985, but this vehicle has yet to be put into any actual combat situations.

''- From [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|Devblog]]''

== Media ==
[[File:T-80U No.864 in Vietnam.jpg|thumb|T-80U No.864 in Vietnam]]

== 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 ==


* [[wt:en/news/6051-development-t-80u-making-contact-en|[Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> T-80U: Making Contact]]

{{USSR medium tanks}}

File:T-80U No.864 in Vietnam.jpg

2019-10-17T11:05:12Z

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T-80U No.864 in Vietnam

MiG-19PT

2019-10-17T10:50:49Z

U41513866: /* Media */ Didn't need both pictures; they were nearly the same as each other

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-19 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]].

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===

Compression at high speeds is an issue for this aircraft. It especially affects the rudder. However, the MiG-19PT generally has a very responsive elevator, although excessive turning will bleed much speed due to the poor energy retention. As with many jets, manoeuvrability is poor at low speeds.

The aircraft has very good acceleration and climb rate.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| 1,426 || 1,421 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.0 || 160 || 149.2 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| ??? || 1,436 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 32.0 || ??.? || 180 || 500
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drag Parachute
|-
| 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 650 || < 350 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 3,349 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. When spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to continue the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base ASAP when damaged.

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

{{main|NR-30 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm NR-30 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30 mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots. Each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60 mm of penetration, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-100 (100 kg)|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|R-3S|R-13M|S-5K}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles
* 2 x 100 kg OFAB-100 bombs (200 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (500 kg total)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 32 x S-5K rockets

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missiles on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
| FAB-100
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| FAB-250
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
| S5K
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration from 600-900 km/h, so it is able to regain energy very fast
* Has a target detection and tracking radar
* Decent manoeuvrability

'''Cons:'''

* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT's flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== Media ==

<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:MiG-19PT Diving into Malta.png|thumb|none|300px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' over Malta.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

MiG-19PT

2019-06-21T11:37:53Z

U41513866: Added performance data in tables

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = the German version
| link = MiG-19S (Germany)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]]. The MiG-19PT is the top-rank aircraft in the Soviet fighter line-up.

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===


Compression at high speeds is an issue for this aircraft. It especially affects the rudder. However, the MiG-19PT generally has a very responsive elevator, although excessive turning will bleed much speed due to the poor energy retention. As with many jets, manoeuvrability is poor at low speeds.

The aircraft has very good acceleration and climb rate.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| 1,390 || 1,386 || 16,000 || 32.4 || 33.7 || 124.2 || 116.1 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
| 1,405 || 1,397 || 16,000 || 31.6 || 32.0 || 157.5 || 140.0 || 500
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Takeoff Flaps (km/h)
! rowspan="2" |Landing Flaps
(km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| ~1350 || ~660 || ~700
|~600|| ~10 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. While spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to carry on the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base asap when damaged.

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

{{main|Type 30-1 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm Type 30-1 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots, each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60mm of pen, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|R-3S|R-13M}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missile on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== 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).''

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== 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" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable 1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration in Arcade battle
* Has a target detection and tracking radar

'''Cons:'''

* Bad rudder, making it difficult to aim at a target at high speeds
* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Difficult to land, landing flaps are unadvised when going for a touchdown to allow the nose to retain some control
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* No bomb load
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]
* Bad energy retention while turning.

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT’s flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== Media ==
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Banking MiG-19PT.png|thumb|none|300px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the sunset]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:MiG-19PT Diving into Malta.png|thumb|none|300px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' over Malta.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

MiG-19PT

2019-06-20T15:34:06Z

U41513866: Added some screenshots

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = the German version
| link = MiG-19S (Germany)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]]. The MiG-19PT is the top-rank aircraft in the Soviet fighter line-up.

== 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 10,000 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
|-
| 1,390 || 1,386 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.7 || 124.2 || 116.1 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ???.? || ???.? || 500
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~10 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. While spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to carry on the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base asap when damaged.

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

{{main|Type 30-1 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm Type 30-1 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots, each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60mm of pen, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|R-3S|R-13M}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missile on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== 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).''

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== 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" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable 1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration in Arcade battle
* Has a target detection and tracking radar

'''Cons:'''

* Bad rudder, making it difficult to aim at a target at high speeds
* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Difficult to land, landing flaps are unadvised when going for a touchdown to allow the nose to retain some control
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* No bomb load
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]
* Bad energy retention while turning.

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT’s flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== Media ==
[[File:Banking MiG-19PT.png|none|thumb|MiG-19PT in the sunset]]

[[File:MiG-19PT Diving into Malta.png|none|thumb|MiG-19PT over Malta]]

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

MiG-19PT

2019-06-20T15:26:41Z

U41513866: Undo revision 27198 by U41513866 (talk)

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = the German version
| link = MiG-19S (Germany)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]]. The MiG-19PT is the top-rank aircraft in the Soviet fighter line-up.

== 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 10,000 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
|-
| 1,390 || 1,386 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.7 || 124.2 || 116.1 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ???.? || ???.? || 500
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~10 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. While spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to carry on the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base asap when damaged.

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

{{main|Type 30-1 (30 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
* 2 x 30 mm Type 30-1 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots, each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60mm of pen, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|R-3S|R-13M}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missile on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== 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).''

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== 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" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable 1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration in Arcade battle
* Has a target detection and tracking radar

'''Cons:'''
* Bad rudder, making it difficult to aim at a target at high speeds
* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Difficult to land, landing flaps are unadvised when going for a touchdown to allow the nose to retain some control
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* No bomb load
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]
* Bad energy retention while turning.

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT’s flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== 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 ==

* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

MiG-19PT

2019-06-20T15:26:15Z

U41513866: Added some screenshots, not sure if they will show up in the correct place however

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = the German version
| link = MiG-19S (Germany)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]]. The MiG-19PT is the top-rank aircraft in the Soviet fighter line-up.

== 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 10,000 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
|-
| 1,390 || 1,386 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.4 || 33.7 || 124.2 || 116.1 || 500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ???.? || ???.? || 500
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 700 || ~10 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. While spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to carry on the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base asap when damaged.

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

{{main|Type 30-1 (30 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 30 mm Type 30-1 cannons, wing-mounted (70 rpg = 140 total)

The MiG-19 carries two 30mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots, each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60mm of pen, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|R-3S|R-13M}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x R-3S missiles
* 2 x R-13M missiles

The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missile on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== 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).''

=== Radars ===
{{main|RP-5}}

The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

=== 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" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Not controllable 1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 30 mm
|
|-
| II
| New boosters
|
| Airframe
|
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings repair
|
|
| New 30 mm cannons
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration in Arcade battle
* Has a target detection and tracking radar

'''Cons:'''

* Bad rudder, making it difficult to aim at a target at high speeds
* Compression at high speed, wings don't provide as much lift as the Super Sabre
* Difficult to land, landing flaps are unadvised when going for a touchdown to allow the nose to retain some control
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* No bomb load
* Only two air-to-air missiles, locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]
* Bad energy retention while turning.

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT’s flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

[[File:MiG-19PT Diving into Malta.png|thumb]]

== Media ==
[[File:Banking MiG-19PT.png|thumb]]

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

File:MiG-19PT Diving into Malta.png

2019-06-20T15:25:21Z

U41513866:

MiG-19PT diving towards Malta

File:Banking MiG-19PT.png

2019-06-20T15:23:25Z

U41513866:

MiG-19PT banking in the sunset

MiG-19PT

2019-06-17T23:13:08Z

U41513866: Filled in the Survivablity and Armaments sections, and changed the pros and cons since some of them were out of date.

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-19pt}}
{{About
| about = Russian jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = MiG-19S (Germany)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]] and was one of the first three jets to feature guided air-to-air missiles, the other two being the [[F-100D]] and the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]]. The MiG-19PT is the top-rank aircraft in the Soviet fighter line-up.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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
|-
|1390||1386|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||32.4||33.7||124.2||116.1||500
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 10,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? ||500
|-
|}

====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}} || 500 || ~12 || ~6
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 540 || < 500 || < 500 || N/A
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 0 m || 2,392 kgf || 2,990 kgf
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
The aircraft is fairly fragile, with any hits likely to damage the engines due to how much space they take up inside the plane. While spaded one engine has enough power to get you back to base, but while stock it is a little harder and you may end up crashing. One benefit of the MiG though is that the elevators are separate to each other in the damage model, and therefore a hit to the tail causing an elevator loss isn't the end of the world, since the remaining one is good enough to carry on the fight. Another point to note is that loss of oil in either engine will rapidly cause engine failure, so it is best to return to base asap when damaged.

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===
The MiG-19 carries two 30mm NR-30 cannons, mounted in the wing roots, each gun has 70 rounds of ammunition, making a total of 140 rounds. The NR-30 cannons are very fast firing so this is not much ammo, and you can't afford to spray. The guns however are extremely powerful, and only a couple of rounds hitting an enemy aircraft will severely cripple them, if not outright kill them. The shell velocity is very high and you don't need much lead to hit a target.

The recommended belts for this aircraft are Air Targets, with mostly HE rounds, but even the default belts will one hit most of the time. The ground belts contain APHE rounds with 60mm of pen, but it is not really worth going for ground targets as the limited ammunition and high speed of the aircraft makes it very difficult to hit or kill anything.

=== Suspended armament ===
The MiG-19PT can carry two air to air missile on under-wing pylons, the R-3S and the R-13M. The R-13M is a higher tier modification than the R-3S, however it is recommended to equip the R-3S due to their lighter weight, higher explosive mass, higher speed and longer engine burn time. The advantage of the R-13M is that it has 1G more G tolerance.

== 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).''


===Radars===
{{main|RP-5}}
The MiG-19PT is equipped with a [[RP-5]] search and tracking radar. One radar antenna is located in the centre of the air intake, while the other (and the main body of the radar) is located in the nose of the aircraft, above the intake.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Detection Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Detection Range|The maximum possible range at which a target can be detected}}
! {{Annotation|Guaranteed Detection Range|The range, below which, detection of a target is practically guaranteed}}
! {{Annotation|Max Azimuth Scan Angle|How far to each side the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
! {{Annotation|Max Elevation Scan Angle|How far up and down the radar can scan (widest search mode)}}
|-
| 12,000 m || 8,000 m || ±60° || ±40°
|-
! colspan="4" | [[RP-5]] - Target Tracking Radar
|-
! {{Annotation|Maximum Tracking Range|The maximum range at which a target can be tracked}}
! {{Annotation|Minimum Tracking Range|The range below which targets cannot be tracked by the radar}}
! {{Annotation|Azimuth Tracking Angle|How far to each side the radar can track a target}}
! {{Annotation|Elevation Tracking Angle|How far up and down the radar can track a target}}
|-
| 4,500 m || 100 m || ±7° || ±7°
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 30 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
| R-3S
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| New 30 mm cannons
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
| R-13M
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Higher top speed possible than [[F-100D]] above 6,500 m
* Incredibly high rate of climb
* Hard-hitting guns, Low recoil effects due to wing root placement
* Great vertical energy retention
* Roll rate superior to the [[MiG-17]]
* Incredible acceleration in Arcade battle
* Has a target detection and tracking radar

'''Cons:'''

* Bad Rudder, making it difficult to aim at a target at high speeds
* Compression at high speed, your wing don't provide the lift as high as the Super Sabre
* Difficult to land, suggest don't use landing flap when going for a touchdown to allow the nose to retain some control
* Wings can rip when rolling and turning at high speed
* No bomb load
* Only two air-to-air missiles, Locking range is 0.5 km less than that of the AIM-9B on F-100D
* Poor low-speed manoeuvrability
* Ventral fin will impact the ground during takeoff if the rotation is prematurely initiated resulting in the tail breaking off
* Engines are huge; can be easily disabled by enemy fire
* Radar suite is not as good as the one fitted on the [[Javelin F.(A.W.) Mk.9]] and [[Mitsubishi T-2]]
* Bad energy retention while turning.

== History ==

After taking its first flight in 1954, the MiG-19 became a worldwide sensation – it was the first mass-produced aircraft capable of breaking the sound barrier in horizontal flight after taking off from the ground. Although it was the most advanced combat aircraft of its day, the MiG-19 also had certain problems with maneuverability, and certain other improvements also took shape that were then used in the upgraded versions of the MiG-19. The fighter received an all-movable stabilizer that significantly improved its flight characteristics, enhanced control and braking systems, and new, more powerful 30mm guns instead of 23mm guns. One of the most interesting modifications was the MiG-19PT fighter-interceptor, which was developed especially for the installation of K-13 (P-3C) air-to-air missiles. This missile was strongly influenced by the extremely successful American Sidewinder, models of which the Soviet Union received from China. The MiG-19PT’s flight tests were successfully completed in 1964. The K-13 missile was then used on an entire series of combat aircraft and remained in active use until the end of the 80s. The MiG-19 itself was modernized several times and participated in many armed conflicts. Over 2,000 MiG-19s were manufactured in the USSR, and even more MiGs were manufactured in China: over 4,500 units.

''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en Devblog]''

== 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 ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5934-development-mig-19pt-target-locked-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> MiG-19PT: Target Locked]

{{USSR jet aircraft}}

IS-6

2019-02-06T00:21:55Z

U41513866: The IS-6 is a premium vehicle not a gift vehicle

{{Specs-Card
|code = ussr_is_6
|store = 5560
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_IS-6.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''IS-6''' is a premium Rank IV Soviet heavy tank with a battle rating of 7.3. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]]. This is one of the most dreaded tanks of its BR spread since it features a good canon and awesome mobility packed inside an heavily sloped thick armor that most APHE shells cannot penetrate. Use this tank in any role and situation, it will surely find its place on the battlefield.

'''Gun''' 
The IS-6 features an upgraded version of the [[D-25T (122 mm)|D-25T]] gun found on other IS series variants, the D-30T. Though identical ballistically, it provides a much faster reload, with the IS-6 having a default reload rate only 0.5 seconds longer than the [[T-10M]]. The IS-6 uses the same ammo load as the [[IS-2]] with the best shell being the BR-471B, which means the tank will have trouble against some heavies it may encounter from lacking penetration. In addition, the IS-6 does not have access to the BR-471D, which is usable on the IS-3, also at 7.3 rating.

'''Mobility''' 
If used well, the IS-6 can get into position as fast as a T-54. It is certainly one of the fastest late IS-series tanks. It reaches 44.3 km/h (27.5 mph), the top speed in RB, with ease and has a reverse speed of 16.1 km/h (10 mph).

'''Armour''' 
100 mm sloped at more or less 60° on all sides provide this vehicle with a reputation to be a ''ricochet master''. Firing on the hull from almost any angle will only result in a glancing shot. The only weak spot being the lower sides of the hull and turret sides and rear, the only way to reliably penetrate it is to get a shot from the side. An attentive player that never shows the sides is an invincible opponent. However, be aware of your frontal armor, as the extremely angled turret armor encasing the cannon breech can create a shot trap and ricochet the shell into the driver's area. This will likely result in your ammo exploding. Be wary when facing any opponent. The left hand side of the turret mantlet is also a small weakspot, hard to hit but devastating if you take a shot there. A shot to the this part of the mantlet will destroy the cannon breach as well as knocking out both the gunner and commander, and it also has a chance to detonate ammo if there is any in the back of the turret.

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===

'''Armour type:'''

* Rolled homogeneous armour (Hull, Turret roof)
* Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Cupola)

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
| colspan="6" align="center" | '''Tank Armour Table'''
|-
! Armour !! Front !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
|-
| Hull || 100 mm (62-65°) ''Front glacis'' 120 mm (53°) ''Lower glacis'' 100 mm (65°) ''Driver's port'' || 120 mm (45°) ''Top'' 100 + 10 mm ''Bottom'' || 60-75 mm (60°) ''Top'' 60 mm (30°) ''Bottom'' || 20 mm
|-
| Turret || 150 mm (6-45°) ''Turret front'' 100-200 + 50 mm (1-76°) ''Gun mantlet'' || 150 mm (7-51°) || 100 mm (5-50°) || 30 mm
|-
! Armour !! Sides !! Roof
|-
| Cupola || 100 mm || 30 mm
|-
|}
'''Notes:'''

*Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick while tracks are 30 mm thick. Torsion bar connectors by the wheels are 60 mm thick.
*Spaced armour plates are placed on the sides, giving an additional 10 mm of side armour.

From the front, only high-end rounds (HEAT-FS, HESH, APFSDS) can penetrate the IS-6. Otherwise, flank it since its lower side armour is unangled behind the tracks. In a close to medium range fight, if the IS-6 is static and facing you, try to shoot its right side turret cupola, a penetrating APHE shell may knock out the commander and gunner, disabling the tank (some large calibre rounds can even knock out the loader and/or driver, resulting in an instant elimination). This strategy is unapplicable with rounds that don't have HE filler.

Another weak spot is the left side of the mantlet which has the optics in it. This part of the armour is thin enough that most shells at the BR can penetrate it, and in doing do, incapacitate the commander and gunner and destroy the cannon breach. If you are lucky and the IS-6 has ammo in the back of its turret, there is a chance to detonate it as well for an instant elimination.

If you happen to flank an IS-6, take the time to aim since half of its side is covered by its dreaded armour. A missed shot will alert the IS-6 player, withdrawing with its fast speed from sight before another shot could be landed. Turret sides and back can ricochet rounds as well, so keep the hull as a priority target.

If encountering this foe from its back, keep in mind to aim for the middle of the engine deck since plates on both sides are as though as their frontal counterparts. If confident, go for it and aim at the turret back.

Any round penetrating the crew compartement leads to an ammo rack detonation most of the time since this tank's interior is filled with ammo all over the place.

=== Mobility ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Mobility characteristic
|-
! Weight (tons)
! colspan="1" | Add-on Armor weight (tons)
! colspan="1" | Max speed (km/h)
|-
| rowspan="2" | 51.1 || colspan="1" rowspan="2" | N/A || colspan="1" | 47 (AB)
|-
|44 (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine power (horsepower)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
|-
|''Arcade''
|904
|1,113
|-
|''Realistic/Simulator''
|619
|700
|-
! colspan="3" | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
!Stock
!Upgraded
|-
|''Arcade''
|17.69
|21.78
|-
|''Realistic/Simulator''
|12.11
|13.7
|-
|}

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

{{main|D-30T (122 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="6" | [[D-30T (122 mm)|122 mm D-30T]]
|-
! colspan="3" rowspan="1" style="width:5em" |Capacity
! rowspan="1" | Vertical guidance
! rowspan="1" | Horizontal guidance
! rowspan="1" | Stabilizer
|-
| colspan="3" | 30 || -3°/+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'' || 8.30 || 11.50 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
| ''Realistic'' || 8.30 || 9.80 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
! 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.
|-
| 20.50 || __.__ || __.__ || __.__
|-
|}

===== 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
|-
| BR-471 || APHE || 200 || 196 || 179 || 158 || 141 || 125
|-
| BR-471B || APHEBC || 207 || 201 || 183 || 162 || 144 || 129
|-
| OF-471 || HE || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36 || 36
|-
|}
{| 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%
|-
| BR-471 || APHE || 795 || 25 || 1.2 || 15 || 272 || -1° || 47° || 60° || 65°
|-
| BR-471B || APHEBC || 800 || 25 || 1.2 || 15 || 272 || +4° || 48° || 63° || 71°
|-
| OF-471 || HE || 800 || 25 || 0.1 || 0.1 || 3,600 || +0° || 79° || 80° || 81°
|-
|}

===== [[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] =====
[[File:Ammoracks_IS-6.png|right|thumbnail|x250px|[[Ammo racks|Ammo racks]] of the IS-6.]]
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Full ammo
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Ammo Part
! class="wikitable unsortable" |1st rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |2nd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |3rd rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |4th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |5th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |6th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |7th rack empty
! class="wikitable unsortable" |Visual discrepancy
|-
|| '''30''' || style="text-align:right" | ''Projectiles'' ''Propellants'' || 17 ''(+13)'' 25 ''(+5)'' || 13 ''(+17)'' 19 ''(+11)'' || 9 ''(+21)'' 13 ''(+17)'' || 7 ''(+23)'' 7 ''(+23)'' || 5 ''(+25)'' 1 ''(+27)'' || 3 ''(+27)''   || 1 ''(+29)''   || style="text-align:left" | No
|-
|}

Turret empty: 13 (+17)

=== Machine guns ===

{{main|DShK (12.7 mm)|DT (7.62 mm)}}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | [[DShK (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm DShK]]
|-
! colspan="7" | ''Pintle 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" | 300 (50) || 600 || -4°/+85° || ±180°
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | [[DT (7.62 mm)|7.62 mm DT]]
|-
! 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" | 2,000 (63) || 600 || N/A || N/A
|-
|}

== Usage in the battles ==


=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Reload rate considerably faster than usual 122 mm for its BR, default is only half a second slower than the T-10M
* 12.7 mm DShK allows for defence against aircraft and lightly-armoured vehicles
* Excellent 100 mm sloping armour on front and sides
* Sleek turret design makes it a smaller target
* Lower glacis is thicker than the upper glacis (120 mm vs 100 mm), though not as sloped
* Suspension wheels, torsion bars, and tracks allow for better protection on lower side hull
* Agile despite its weight and heavy armour
* 150 mm gun mantlet cannot be penetrated by most German guns, due to its 50 mm spaced armour (cannot be normally seen in hangar)
* Good reverse speed
* Premium vehicle bonuses
* Very small weak spots at long distances
* Optics and MG can stop most shrapnel from eliminating the crew and damaging gun breach, which benefits even more from the 50 mm spaced plate

'''Cons:'''

* Inadequate ammunition against some upper rank vehicles such as [[Maus|Maus]]
* Very poor gun depression due to sleek turret design
* Ammunition is strewn all over the hull fighting compartment
* Its sloped armour can be defeated by high caliber British HESH and American HEAT-FS
* Speed goes down dramatically when turning
* Turret cupolas can be vulnerable at close ranges, if not over penetrated
* Gun mantlet design allows trap shots, but it is very random and rare
* Lower side armour is weak versus German guns at angles lower than 60°
* Low crew count for a heavy tank of 4 people
* Can be destroyed by artillery

== History ==

The Chelyabinsk Kirov Plant Work (ChKZ) began planning a draft of a new heavy tank with an electrotransmission in 02 May 1944,<ref name="TankArchivesElectric">TankArchives 2014</ref> a drive system seen on the German [[Ferdinand|Ferdinand/Elefant]]. The plant was officially ordered to begin work on June 08<ref name="T-10Appendix1">Kinnear 2017, Appendix One</ref> for two versions of the heavy tank, with emphasis of having significant advantages over the current [[IS-2 (1944)|IS-2 heavy tank]]. The heavy tank was designated as the '''IS-6''' and the two versions were the ''Object 252'' with a mechanical transmission and the ''Object 253'' with a electric transmission.<ref name="TankArchivesLaunch">TankArchives 2016, "Launch of the IS-6"</ref> Both prototypes were produced in the Fall of 1944 and were sent to be tested at the NIIBT testing grounds at Kubinka.

The two prototypes differed in other ways than just the transmission. Object 252 used the mechanical transmission from the [[IS-3]], with large road wheels with no track rollers for its torsion bar suspension.<ref name="BoldyrevTank">Boldyrev 2011</ref> Object 253 with its electric transmission used a suspension that looked similar to previous IS iterations with smaller road wheels and track rollers. The IS-6 prototypes failed to stay under the weight of the IS-2, being around 51.5 tons.<ref name="TankArchives257">TankArchives 2016, "Object 257"</ref> The 122 mm gun arming the IS-6 was the D-30 compared to the D-25T on the predecessors. The D-30 implements features the D-25's monobloc, the 100 mm D-10's breech and gas block, a two spring balancing mechanism, a lengthened D-25 mount, and a fume extractor. This gun was installed onto the IS-6 prototypes in December 1944.<ref name="TankArchivesD-30">TankArchives 2013</ref>

The IS-6 prototypes were tested alongside the ''Object 701'' (the prototype of the [[IS-4M|IS-4]]).<ref name="TankArchives257" /> The IS-6 two prototypes proved disappointing, with the Object 253 electric transmission being too complex, expensive, and unreliable.<ref name="T-10Chapter1">Kinnear 2017, Chapter One</ref> The Object 252 mechanical transmission also suffered from reliability issues. Suspension problems also impacted the IS-6, with its speed dropping below the heavier Object 701. It was hoped that the electric transmission would help make the tank more maneuverable, but the heavy weight prohibited any vast improvements.<ref name="BoldyrevTank" /> Overall, the IS-6 armour was deemed to not provide any improvements over existing designs, having only comparable armour, firepower, and mobility to the IS-2 and IS-3. In 1945, all work on the IS-6 ceased as work continued on the Object 701.<ref name="TankArchives257" />

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

==References==
<references />

== Read also ==
[http://warthunder.com/en/news/4564-development-is-6-the-soviet-hammer-en/ [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> IS-6: the Soviet Hammer]

== Sources ==

* Boldyrev, Eugeni. "Last Heavy Tanks of the USSR." The Russian Battlefield. N.p., 18 Sept. 2011. Web. 08 Jan. 2018. [http://english.battlefield.ru/tanks/10-heavy-tanks/21-last-heavy-tanks.html Website].
* Kinnear, James, and Stephen L. Sewell. ''Soviet T-10 Heavy Tank and Variants''. N.p.: Osprey Pub, 2017. Print.
* TankArchives. "D-30 Gun for the IS-6." Tank Archives. N.p., 19 Sept. 2013. Web. 08 Jan. 2018. [http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2013/09/d-30-gun-for-is-6.html Website].
* TankArchives. "Electrical Transmission." Tank Archives. N.p., 02 June 2014. Web. 08 Jan. 2018. [http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2014/06/electrical-transmission.html Website].
* TankArchives. "Object 257: The First IS-7." Tank Archives. N.p., 12 June 2016. Web. 08 Jan. 2018. [http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2016/06/object-257-first-is-7.html Website].
* TankArchives. "Launch of the IS-6." Tank Archives. N.p., 20 Dec. 2016. Web. 08 Jan. 2018. [http://tankarchives.blogspot.com/2016/12/launch-of-is-6.html Website].

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La-15

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U41513866: Changed it to show that it does have air brakes like it should.

{{Specs-Card|code=la-15}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet fighter {{Battle-rating|1}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.39]].

The La-15 is a special jet, it lies somewhere in the middle of the 8.0 jets due to its wings being incredibly weak for the engine it possesses and is possibly one of the only planes that can break its wings clean off in level flight. However, due to the battle rating and the speeds that jet combat is usually fought at, you shouldn't need to rely on your top speed: The La-15 can be classed as an underestimated jet, relying on it's a performance at slow speeds (700 kph - 300 kph) to win battles of manoeuvrability.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===


{| 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
|-
| 999 || 971 || 13,500 || 24.0 || 25.2 || 25.6 || 23.9 || 650
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! 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
|-
| 1,037 || 1,022 || 13,500 || 23.2 || 23.5 || 38.4 || 31.7 || 650
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 945 || 450 || 520 || ~25 || ~12
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 640 || < 535 || < 630 || > 140
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 105 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front
* 8 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
* 6 mm Steel plate in the nose

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

{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}

The {{PAGENAME}} is armed with:

* 3 x 23 mm NR-23 cannon, chin-mounted (100 rpg = 300 total)


== Usage in the battles ==

The La-15 should be used in as an American Fighter when not in engagements (straight lines, absolute minimal turning to retain speed) and as a "jet-turn-fighter" when in engaged with enemy aircraft.

Here are the DON'Ts of the La-15...

# '''DON'T''' climb at the beginning of the match, use the beginning of the match to fly straight forward to the enemy, as low to the ground you can get.
# '''DON'T''' keep yourself on 100% throttle and never use the special 112% power that the La-15's engine gives you. The WEP, as one could call it, lasts for a long time, and when overheating, just simply turn it off for about 15 - 60 seconds, after which it can be turned on again
# '''DON'T''' head-on attack or turn after one. Your guns are hard to aim in the heat of head-on and it would be advised to break when closing in on a head-on, allowing your enemy to miss his attack and keeping your speed and plane in one piece. Your aircraft is bad at turning at higher speeds.
# '''DON'T''' get into a situation where you must fly at high speeds defensively. When an enemy shows up on your tail, if you have superior speed, outrun him, however, if he has superior speed, slow down to a point in which higher G turns don't G-lock you and where you can take full advantage of an enemy fighter's higher speed to get behind them. Make them bleed their energy turning to get you while avoiding their attacks and engage your flaps when you're slow enough to deploy without ripping.

However, DO the following:

# '''DO''' go straight at the begging of the match, the La-15 still can reach a high enough speed where it can outrun planes that turn to get behind you.
# '''DO''' bring 20 minutes of fuel at a minimum. You'll have enough fuel to last you a usual jet battle's time with WEP on, and you won't catch on fire.
# '''DO''' keep going straight after you break from a head-on attack or overshoot, you can win the acceleration battle with almost any American jet you face.
# '''DO''' slow down when an enemy plane that's faster than you are behind you. Most enemy planes will try to keep their speed, which puts you in a situation to pull hard turns without G-locking. If you're fast, do some light horizontal turns, but don't turn into the vertical, most American fighters will beat you at energy retention at higher speeds then have no acceleration when they stall which leads you to always be in front of their guns. If possible, keep rolling and spiralling, using your 'w' 'a' 's' 'd' keys to dodge attacks and then come out as the slower but still manoeuvrable plane when they try to dogfight you.

====Specific enemies worth noting====

'''F-86 Sabre/CL-13A Sabre:'''

The F-86 Sabre is one of the main rivals of the La-15 if up-tiered and facing allied teams. The Sabre can easily outmanoeuvre, outrun, and out climb the La-15. The best way to counter the Sabre is to attack it when it is at its most vulnerable position (low on energy, or damaged) or force it into a low-speed manoeuvring fight. Do not try to engage an F-86/CL-13A Sabre in any high-speed manoeuvres or any high-speed dogfighting in general as the Sabre will come out on top. In any low-speed manoeuvers, the Sabre will lose to the La-15 in any manoeuvering engagements.

'''Meteor:'''

The Meteor is another main rival of the La-15 as the La-15 can meet the Meteor at any time from being down-tiered to up-tiered. While the La-15 can outrun and out climb early variants of the Meteors, the later variants are far harder to outrun and outclimb as they can easily catch the La-15. The best way to deal with Meteors is to apply boom and zoom tactics, but do remember a skilled Meteor pilot will have no issue avoiding a La-15 that is attacking with boom and zoom tactics. Avoid any manoeuvring fights with any variant of the Meteor as they will outmanoeuvre you with no issues at all.

====Counter-tactics====

The La-15 has, at best, a speed limit of 1000 km/h. Be aware of this and, if possible, try to out dive or outrun the La-15, as it can break its wings easily in a dive and in level flight. Its airbrake is ineffective in a hard dive unless the engine is turned off, so turn on an afterburner and keep it on until you have gotten into level flight.
If you are slower than the La-15, '''Do not try to climb, break, or use an airbrake''', the La-15 has very good energy retention in a climb and it's airbrake very effective at level flight, so refrain from these types of defensive flying.

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Compressor
|
| Offensive 23 mm
|-
| II
| New Boosters
|
| Airframe
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
|
|
| New 23 mm Cannons
|-
| IV
|
| Engine
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Cannons have a decent rate of fire and punch.
* Good energy retention.
* Decent acceleration.
* Cockpit visibility is above average.
* Decent manoeuvrability around 500-700 kph/310-435 mph.
* Good roll rate.
* good top speed for its rank

'''Cons:'''

* Low top speed for a swept wing jet.
* Can rip its wings off in level flight (speed warning at approximately 945 kph/587 mph, wings rip at 955 kph/593 mph).
* Ineffective airbrake.
* Guns have poor accuracy and very low muzzle velocity. Hitting a target can be difficult.
* Ammunition is limited, restricted to firing short accurate bursts from close range.
* Doesn’t take battle damage very well especially to the wings of the aircraft.

== History ==
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== Media ==
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== Read also ==
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