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F8F-1B

2022-03-14T22:55:29Z

U47048690: /* Usage in battles */ This wok is a major revamp of the aircraft's usage in realistic battles due to the previous entry being outdated by a few years.

{{About
| about = American naval fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| and
| usage = other versions
| link-1 = F8F-1
| link-2 = F8F-1B (France)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=f8f1b
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
|cockpit=cockpit_f8f1b.jpg
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].

The F8F-1B is truly a worthy aircraft to end the single engine fighter line of the USN branch. Nimble, fast, and with great acceleration, it is sight of fear for the foe's eye. Most of its enemies will be jets and they will shiver as the Bearcat faces them with a 2 km altitude and (sometimes with) speed advantage. With WEP running (War Emergency Power), includes ADI (Water-Methanol Injection) for the big and hungry 2,300 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp) and modules maximized, the climb rate is well over 35 m/s. However, its main weakness is the Bearcat's very power source: the hot-running R-2800 Double Wasp.

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


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,268 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 672 || 647 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.1 || 20.8 || 19.3 || 19.3 || rowspan="2" | 220
|-
! Upgraded
| 752 || 708 || 18.0 || 19.0 || 32.8 || 24.8
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓ 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 616 || 585 || 427 || ~10 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 465 || < 466 || < 600 || > 460
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 995 m || 2,120 hp || 2,826 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 5,090 m || 1,700 hp || 2,244 hp
|-
|}

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


* 8.5 mm Steel - Under cowling engine armor plate
* 8.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit protection plate
* 9.5 mm Steel - Pilots seat and headrest
* 60 mm Bulletproof glass - Windshield

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

The stock ammo belt for the M3 is great. So don't waste research here. Biggest problem early on is the sluggish behaviour and gun jamming. The latter can be resolved with spending crew points in , which by now in Rank 4 should be already at a decent level. If you're trigger happy, there is bad news: "New 20 mm cannons" are a tier 4 upgrade. Instead focus on the engine upgrades. Especially "Engine Injection" which gives the plane a great boost of performance and turns it into a true bear. The new 20 mm cannons turn the weapons from a shotgun-like spread to significantly more accurate grouping. It is worthwhile to skip the 20 mm belt upgrade and focus on engine improvements until unlocking the new 20 mm cannons upgrade, as the default belts are nearly as devastating as stealth ammo, but with a tracer round added into the mix.

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

{{main|M3 (20 mm)}}

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

* 4 x 20 mm AN/M3 cannon, wing-mounted (188 rpg outer + 225 rpg inner each wing = 826 total)

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

{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|HVAR|Tiny Tim|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)}}

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

* Without load
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (gunpods) (340 rpg = 1,360 total)
* 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
* 4 x HVAR rockets
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 4 x HVAR rockets (1,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)
* 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
* 3 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==

In Arcade battles the F8F-1B can perform at its prime, which is, accordingly, remarkably. Due to the lack of damage due to overheating and such, the F8F-1B can easily outstrip any piston-engine fighter in a climb once upgraded.

Prior to the engine-injection upgrade, the 1B performs very well, but not as sublimely as it does with the latter modification. Thus, climbing and Boom & Zoom match perfectly with the F8F-1B in AB due to its astounding climb rate, speed, acceleration, and weaponry.

Regarding weaponry, fire in very short bursts with the M3 20 mm because they will jam rather quickly. The most ideal belt is Air Targets, as the belt has - together with the stealth belt, but the Air Targets belt has instead of a practice shell an API-T shell - the most HEF-I shells.
[[File:FighterImage_F8F1.jpg|thumbnail|left|A Bearcat dives towards a formation of [[Kikka]] fighter-bombers.]]
In Realistic Battles. the F8F-1B possesses flight performance, armament and, engine power that are top of it's class. However, the F8F-1B's engine tends to overheat after ~2-2.5 minutes of continuous WEP. These poor thermals force the Bearcat to be played more carefully. avoiding long dogfights with enemy aircraft to preserve the engine as much as possible. Another caviat to take not of is the rudder of the F8F-1B. past 680-700KPH (422-435MPH/367-377 Knots), the rudder controls become very stiff and unresponsive. This necessitates careful management of speed. or carefully setting up targets so the rudder's usage is mitigated.

With Air Combat Maneuvers in mind, the F8F-1B is a surprisingly responsive aircraft. much like its direct predecessor- the F6F-5, the F8F-1B maintains a competitive turn rate at most speeds below 700KPH (435MPH/377 Knots). That being said, sustained turning engagements are not advised in this aircraft due to the poor elevator response below 350KPH (217MPH/189 Knots). The most ideal tactics to use in Air Realistic battles are Boom and Zoom, combined with wide energy saving maneuvers in order to pull the opponent into an energy trap.

due to the current state of the matchmaker between battle ratings 5.0 to 6.7, the F8F-1B's most common opponents will be the German [[Ju 288 C|Junkers Ju 288C]], a premium frontline bomber with potent defensive armament consisting of four rear facing MG131 machine guns in one dorsal and one belly turret, two front facing MG131s in a chin mounted turret, and a single MG151/20 mounted in a barbette at the extreme tail, engaging this bomber is best done with head on attacks at the start of the match. or high speed passes from above- thus minimizing your exposure to the [[Ju 288 C|Ju 288C]]'s gunners.

Common enemies from the German aviation tree at the battle ratings of 5.3-6.3 that the F8F-1B can potentially face are as follows, the [[Fw 190 D-9|Focke Wulf Fw 190 D-9]], [[Fw 190 D-12|Fw 190 D-12,]] [[Fw 190 D-13]], [[Ta 152 C-3|Focke Wulf Ta 152 C-3]] and [[Ta 152 H-1]], the [[Bf 109 K-4|Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-4]], [[Bf 109 G-10]], [[Bf 109 G-14]] [[He 162 (Family)|Heinkel He 162]], [[Do 335 B-2|Dornier Do 335B-2]] and [[Ar 234 B-2|Arado Ar 234 B-2]]. each of these enemies, and subsequent nations that will be listed, require different methods of engagement to be successful.

Starting with the Focke Wulf Fw 190 D family, the most ideal method of engaging these enemies is to take advantage of the F8F-1B's superior energy retention, combined with superior turn radius at most speeds to bait the Fw 190D into energy traps. DO NOT attempt head on attacks against these, or any other german fighter you see. this is because of the high damage output of their MG 151/20 or Mk 108 autocannons. though the AN/M3 20mm does have superior ballistics, it is much better to not put your aircraft at risk when it is unneccesarry.

To engage the Focke Wulf Ta 152C-3, it is best to take advantage of the aircraft's largely inferior rudder and elevator response when compared to the F8F-1B. the Ta 152C-3 is able to match the F8F-1B's speed in straight line engagements with ease due to its powerful DB 603. but the german aircraft accelerates more slowly than the F8F-1B despite good energy retention thus, being easily baited into an unwinnable situation against the F8F-1B. The Focke Wulf Ta 152 H-1 requires a similar method to the Ta 152 C-3. However, this variant turns much better than its cousin, at the expense of roll rate, and the issue of poor rudder response remains with this aircraft- as well as worse energy retention due to the much larger wings.

When engaging any of the three (Technically four) Messerschmitt Bf 109 G variants that face the F8F-1B. it is best to bait them into higher speed energy fights, this is due to the bearcat's superior control response between 450-700KPH (280-435MPH/242-377 Knots), much more powerful radial engine. and superior Power to weight ratio, these advantages make vertical engagements against the Bf 109 family the most desireable. as the german aircraft will lose more energy attempting to stay in steep climbs with the Bf 109. However, engaging in sustained turning engagements that go below 450KPH (280MPH/242 Knots) is not advised. this is because the Messerschmitt's leading edge slats allow the aircraft to pull higher angles of attack than the F8F-1B at those speeds and thus turn inside of it.

For engaging the Dornier Do 335 B-2. it is arguably the most straight forward. the Do 335 B-2 is a far inferior aircraft to the F8F-1B in every respect. only really being a danger to the American fighter in direct head on engagements. this is because the Do 335 B-2 is unable to match the flight performance of the bearcat and is thus a sitting duck.

Engaging the He 162s and Ar 234 B-2 require different methodologies however. the tactics against them will become far more prevalent when facing later jets in uptiers. The Ar 234 B-2 can really only run from the F8F-1B, however in an extended chase at low altitude, or in a head on pass. the "Bearcat" faces no danger from the arado itself. to engage the he 162 however. it is adviseable to bait the aircraft into a low energy state, due to poor acceleration and throttle response from early turbojets. and it is not adviseable to run from the Heinkel either, as the He 162s can catch the F8F-1B in an extended straight line engagement.

On to commonly faced Soviet and Chinese aircraft within the battle ratings of 5.3-6.3, they are as follows the Yakolev [[Yak-3U]], [[Yak-3 (VK-107)]], [[I-225|Mikoyan i-225]], [[Tu-2S|Tupolev Tu-2S]] family, [[Tu-1]] and Yakolev [[Yak-15]].

All of the Yakolev aircraft that pose significant threats to the F8F-1B, startng with the Yak-3U and Yak-3 (VK-107). These aircraft are incredibly maneuverable. and retain energy as well as the F8F-1B. easily able to match it in any engagement that doesn't involve straight line speed. however their major weakness is their low redline speed. which allows the F8F-1b to dictate the engagement, and escape if need be. The Yak-9UT is similar to the Yak-3s listed, however. it is less maneuverable but more heavily armed. meanwhile the Yak-15 is essentially a Yak-3 VK-107 in regards to performance and redline.

The Mikoyan i-225 is less capable than the F8F-1B by far. and is best engaged in a similar manner to engaging the Bf 109 family. this aircraft is more maneuverable than the Bf 109, and has incredibly good high altitude performance. and is best engaged below 5,000 meters (16,400 feet).

Engaging the Tupolev Tu-2S and Tu-1 is best done in a similar manner to engaging the Ju 288 C. with the caviat of avoiding direct head on passes due to the Soviet Bomber's powerful armament.

Now for the commonly seen Japanese and Italian aircraft of 5.3 to 6.3. They are as follows the Mitsubishi A7M2, J2M3, J2M5, Ki-83 Kawanshi N1K1-Ja, N1K2-J, N1K2-Ja, Kyushu J7W1, Nakajima Ki-84 ko, Ki-84 Otsu, Ki-84 Hei, J5N1, Fiat G.56, and Reggiane Re.2005

These aircraft are all largely similar to the previously mentioned aircraft in this guide- with one major exception. the A7M2.

The Mitsubishi A7M2 is much slower than any other aircraft mentioned in this list but is extremely maneuvrable. it has a great power to weight ratio and is able to turn inside of the F8F-1B at any speed. enganging this aircraft is a matter of speed management.

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Excellent dive speed
* Excellent manoeuvrability in moderate to high speeds
* Fast acceleration
* High rate of fire
* High ammo count
* Can support high G's in sharp turns and has a G-suit upgrade available
* Combat Flaps can't break, the wings will break faster
* Double the burst mass of the first [[F8F-1|F8F-1 Bearcat]] and in general powerful armament
* Great roll rate compared to planes such as the BF-109
* Respectable climb rate up to 5 km
* Excellent bomb capacity

'''Cons:'''

* Engine overheats quickly
* With the unbreakable combat flaps deployed, wings can rip in a high speed turn
* AN/M3 cannons jam in barely three seconds unless it's modified
* Not the fastest plane, so lots of planes can catch up
* Ground loops if landing with full brakes
* Sluggish controls at speeds less than 300 km/h
* Dumps velocity in high-G turns
* Rudder compresses to the point of uselessness over 600 km/h

== History ==

The first idea for the creation of the Grumman [[F8F-1|F8F Bearcat]] was pitched after the Battle of Midway. Many pilots who took part in it remarked that one of the most important parts of naval air warfare was an aircraft's rate of climb. This of course meant that an increase in power was necessary. In 1943 the design work on the new aircraft began. The outline called for a fighter-interceptor, capable of operating even from small escort carriers. While the engine – the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial – was the same model used on the earlier [[F6F-5|F6F Hellcat]], the new fighter would be lighter which also meant an increase in speed and climb rate. The concession was limiting the range of the new aircraft. The F8F would also feature a bubble canopy for better all around visibility. The first prototype, the XF8F-1, first took to the skies on the 21st August 1944. Further tests proved the aircraft's reliability and ruggedness, and the F8F was accepted into mass production. The first serial models rolled off the assembly line in February 1945 and were delivered to VF-19 fighter squadron, which began operating flights with the Bearcats in May 1945.

The new fighter, was, however, too late for any combat in World War II. After the war the situation of this propeller aircraft got even more complicated thanks to the introduction of naval jet aircraft. Even though the F8F was one of the fastest propeller-driven aircraft of its time, it was clear that the jet age was dawning. The F8F was replaced in US Navy and USMC service by the F9F Panther and the [[F2H-2|F2H Banshee]] jet aircraft. Some Bearcats saw combat service with the French in French Indochina in 1951, when they were used in the CAS role against the Viet Minh troops. Thailand also received a shipment of Bearcats which were then operated by the Thai Air Force. The F8F found a new life – thanks to its speed and acceleration - it was and still is widely used as a racing aircraft. One of the most famous racing Bearcats is the Rare Bear – a specially modified F8F, which holds many propeller aircraft speed and climb records.

== Media ==


;Skins

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== 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 ==


* [http://www.wwiiaircraftperformance.org/F8F/F8F-1_Standard_Aircraft_Characteristics.pdf Standard Aircraft Characteristics of the F8F-1]

{{AirManufacturer Grumman}}
{{USA fighters}}

P-39N-0

2021-11-04T03:27:35Z

U47048690: Changed usage in battles and enemies to take note of

{{About
| about = American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-39 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=p-39n
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
|cockpit=cockpit_p-39n.jpg
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The primary purpose of a P-39 is that of a low-level interceptor. It lacks the high-altitude performance needed to engage strategic bombers or high-flying fighters, but is extremely competitive under 4,000 m and easily one of the best planes at its BR.

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


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,048 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 613 || 593 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.9 || 19.9 || 10.5 || 10.5 || rowspan="2" | 280
|-
! Upgraded
| 680 || 641 || 17.8 || 18.0 || 21.2 || 14.9
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 426 || 396 || 241 || ~13 || ~9
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 360 || < 380 || < 450 || > 312
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 2,800 m || 1,125 hp || 1,446 hp
|-
|}

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


* 15.87 mm Steel - Propeller hub
* 15.87 mm Steel - Plate in front of the cockpit
* 7 mm Steel - Plate over instrument cluster
* 6 mm Steel - Upper pilot's seat and headrest encasement
* 6 mm Steel - Rear tail
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen
* 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Headrest of pilot's seat

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

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

{{main|M4 (37 mm)|M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|Browning (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 37 mm M4 cannon, nose-mounted (30 rpg)
* 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
* 4 x 7.62 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 1,200 total)

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

{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|M8}}

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

* Without load
* 6 x M8 rockets
* 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==

The P-39N-0 can best be described as a "Jack of All Trades, Master Of None" when it comes to flight performance. This is because the Aircraft has middling performance depending on which aircraft you face at that battle rating or above, however the P-39N-0 is a very potent aircraft in downtiers.

'''Stock Grind'''

The P-39 has a relatively easy stock grind as it's easy to fly and doesn't require "ace" skills to master it. Your first priority should be performance modifcations, as you have enough firepower and ammo, so shooting down planes should not be an issue. M8 rockets are relatively useless; only equip them if you have no other CAS options. They can be effective at destroying bombers in a diving attack though, albeit the 37 mm should be enough.

'''Tactics: Air Realistic'''

For usage in Air Realistic Battles, the P-39 really does its best as a multirole fighter in terms of how you engage. for instance if you're fighting enemies such as Bf 109Es, Fw 109As, La-5s or the occasional Typhoon Mk.1, use your superior energy retention to trap them for an easy kill. however if it is an enemy such as the Spitfire Mk.IIb or A6M2, it is best to extend out and make repeated Boom and Zoom passes on them. also DO NOT take out the M8 rockets, they are terrible for taking out AI targets and weigh your plane down needlessly. And prioritize getting kills with your Machine Guns as the 37mm, while carrying insane killing potential with each hit. is artificially inaccurate.

'''Tactics: Ground Realistic'''

Since you are unable to carry any serious ordnance, your role is air superiority. Get rid of light armoured vehicles with the rockets and strafe targets so the friendlies can see them. Deal with other fighters challenging your dominance and try to deal with bombers. Always try to keep the element of surprise on your side. However, overall, the A-36 is preferable over the P-39 in ground battles.

'''Enemies worth noting'''

* '''Germany''' - You will commonly see Bf 109 E and F models, as well as 190 As. While Es are not as serious of a threat, the 109 F are due to their more powerful engines. Wait until they dive or you are at a higher energy state to engage them. As for Fw 190s, their engines are rather underwhelming so doing vertical turns will easily stall them out. In an uptier however, you can do little against Bf 109 F-4s.

* '''Japan''' - You will see A6M2s most often in the P-39. While they posses great manoeuvrability and firepower, they are very slow planes and the P-39 will easily outrun them as well as outclimb them. Other Japanese aircraft to take note of in the P-39N-0 fall into two categories. the Fast energy fighters such as the Ki-61s and Ki-100s. or the Slow Turnfighters Such as the Ki-43 II and III or the A6M3 and A6M3 Mod.22. the Ki-100s while rarely played are the most dangerous of these that the P-39N can potentially face, as they match the Airacobra in almost all performance metrics

* '''Great Britain''' - Spitfires are very hard to deal with if inexperienced. Your best option is to bait them into vertical turns, where they will easily stall out, making them easy prey. Make sure not to stall out in front of their guns, and plan your ascent with that in mind. Early Typhoons are not much of a threat and can be dealt with easily.

* '''Soviet Union''' - Yours scariest opponents are the La-series of aircraft. They turn relatively well and have good energy retention. It is best to fight them only when you have a decisive energy advantage. You will fight early Yak-9s as well, but they have anaemic engine performance above 2 km and poor armament.

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil !! Water !! Type
|-
| Controllable || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Heavy armament & lots of ammo for MGs
* Great dive speed and acceleration
* Good roll rate
* Responsive
* Climbs well
* 3 flap options & the flaps deploy/retract quickly
* Great energy retention
* Great stall control

'''Cons:'''

* Three different weapon trajectories make aiming difficult, although this is less of a problem if you are a proficient P-400 pilot
* Cannot fire the 2 MGs separately
* Compresses quite a lot, advisable to reduce throttle in a dive
* Cannot outturn many opponents

== History ==


The P-39 Airacobra was a single-engine fighter used in the Pacific and Eastern fronts. The aircraft was produced from 1940 to May 1944 by Bell Aircraft, and its first flight was on 6 April 1938. This aircraft was great in low altitude combat, making it useful in naval battles for escorting torpedo bombers. The original idea for the Airacobra was a defensive interceptor which would protect American shores for the Axis powers. Destroying low flying torpedo and normal bombers was not a challenge for this aircraft as it could easily rip the wings and tail. The plane was originally sent to Britain but with technological developments, aircraft became more powerful and engagements were happening higher and higher in the atmosphere, so it was later sent back to the United States. The US then gave the P-39 Airacobra to the Australians, where it was used to patrol the northern shores of Australia. The aircraft was later fitted with bombs and more cannons, forcing it into a ground attack role, meaning it could now penetrate some tanks of the 1939-1942 era. Today, the P-39 Airacobra can be found in the National Museum of the US Air Force and numerous other museums around the world.

=== In-game description ===
Bell's P-39 Airacobra was a WWII-era American fighter that was notable for its uncommon design: the engine was placed behind the cockpit, and the landing gear moved from the tail to the nose. The aircraft was adopted by five countries: USA, Britain, Soviet Union, Portugal and Australia.

The P-39N was the first variant to be mass produced, with the P-39N-0 getting a new V-1710-85(E19) engine and a 3-blade Aeroproducts propeller with a 3.15 meter diameter. Starting from aircraft #167, some fuel tanks were removed from the wings to reduce weight, and a connection for additional fuel tanks was installed under the hull. To further increase flight performance, Soviet engineers often removed the wing-mounted machine guns, leaving two nose machine guns and a cannon.

As this variant, Bell produced 2,095 aircraft. Most of these were sent to the Soviet Union on the US's Lend-Lease program. In November 1942, the USSR received the first Airacobras, and the fighters showed good results in battle maneuvers at low and moderate altitudes. Many famous Soviet aces — such as Pokrishkin Alexander Ivanovich, Rechkalov Gregory Andreevich, Gulaev Dmitry Nikolaevich and Kutakhov Pavel Stepanovich — piloted the Airacobras during WWII.

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=p-39n Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

== See also ==


* [[P-63 (Family)]]

== External links ==


* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/314746-bell-p-39n-0/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]

{{AirManufacturer Bell}}
{{USA fighters}}

Tu-1

2021-11-04T03:08:58Z

U47048690: tweaked the flight performance section and pros/cons as well as adding advice for usage in battles

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== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]]. A perfect addition for ground and naval battles at mid tiers.

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

The Tupolev Tu-1's flight envelope is analogous to the Ju 288 in the German Tech Tree. having a similar top speed to the Ju 288. However, its acceleration is noticeably worse as it is a much heavier aircraft. and it is degraded even further by the need to carry bombs externally

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,150 m)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 480
|-
! Upgraded
| 726 || 687 || 27.6 || 29.0 || 15.8 || 11.5
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
|-
| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 437 || 380 || 310 || ~__ || ~__
|-
|}

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

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


* 65 mm armored glass in front of and behind the pilot
* 12 mm steel on the pilot's seat
* 10 mm of steel behind the radar
* 65 mm armored glass behind the radar
* 5 mm steel beneath the rear gunner
* 12 mm of steel in front of the dorsal gunner
* 12 mm of steel in front of the ventral gunner

All this armor and a good defensive armament makes for a pretty survivable aircraft. This plane also gets self-sealing fuel tanks, which help a lot. One thing to keep in mind, is that if an enemy aircraft comes from above, you will have a hard time defending yourself from it.

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

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

{{main|NS-45 (45 mm)|NS-23 (23 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 45 mm NS-45 cannons, chin-mounted (50 rpg = 100 total)
* 2 x 23 mm NS-23 cannons, wing-mounted (130 rpg = 260 total)

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

{{main|FAB-250M-44 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-44 (500 kg)|FAB-1000M-44 (1,000 kg)|45-36NU (450 mm)}}

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

* Without load
* 6 x 250 kg FAB-250M-44 bombs (1,500 kg total)
* 3 x 500 kg FAB-500M-44 bombs (1,500 kg total)
* 3 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000M-44 bombs (3,000 kg total)
* 2 x 450 mm 45-36NU torpedoes

=== Defensive armament ===
{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}

{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (250 rpg)
* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, ventral turret (350 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==
In realistic mode, the aircraft is given a strike fighter spawn. meaning it does not have as much room to dive and gain speed as it's German Counterpart, the Ju 288C. that being said, despite having sub-par defensive guns. the Tu-1 is still more than capable of destroying enemy fighters in head on engagements or unsuspecting attackers, this is thanks to it having two 23mm and two 45mm cannons. as for its usage in combined forces, the Tu-1 is an aircraft that makes for a very potent attacker. carrying three 1000kg bombs as well as the pair of 45mm autocannons having the option to fire API-T rounds, which can knock out all but the heaviest enemies at 5.7 from the tops and sides.

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=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil !! Water !! Type
|-
| Controllable || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* 2 powerful 45 mm cannons
* Great payload options with up to 3 tons of bombs
* 2 torpedoes in naval battles can sink battleships
* Has access to a target detection radar

'''Cons:'''

* Targeting radar is next to useless outside of simulator battles

* Weak against enemies from above
* Heavy weight

== History ==


=== [[wt:en/news/7329-development-tu-1-the-tzar-of-heavy-gunners-en|Devblog]] ===
Back in the pre-war period, while working on the Tu-2 front-line bomber, the Tupolev design team had the idea of creating a multipurpose aircraft on its basis that could perform a wider range of tasks, including escorting bombers at high altitudes and intercepting enemy aircraft. The first tests of the Tu-2 convinced the military authorities to initiate development for the role of a heavy fighter. However, the outbreak of the war forced the designers to focus on the modifications of the Tu-2 bomber series. Nonetheless, work on the version of the heavy fighter did not stop, moreover, one of the key components of the new aircraft was to become a radar, which would allow the location of targets at distances of up to 8 km and at any time of the day. Andrey Tupolev personally attended lectures on aviation radars, after which he enthusiastically started adapting the latest developments on his aircraft. In the meantime, work continued on enhancing the combat and flight characteristics of the aircraft. The armament was significantly improved compared to the original concepts - two 45-mm NS-45 guns were installed in the front of the bomb bay, supported by 2x 23-mm guns in the wings. The defensive armament of the aircraft was represented by two 12.7mm UBT machine guns. After experiments with the power-plant, the choice fell on the M-43V engines with a four-blade propeller. The finished prototype made her maiden flight only in the spring of 1947. Despite the good test results, the project of the Tupolev heavy fighter was not continued. The era of jet aircraft was approaching.

== Media ==


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== See also ==


* [[F7F-3]]
* [[Tu-2]] / [[Tu-2S]]
* [[Me 410 A-1]]
* [[Hornet Mk.III]]
* [[Ki-83]]

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/7329-development-tu-1-the-tzar-of-heavy-gunners-en|[Devblog] Tu-1: the Tzar of Heavy Gunners]]

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR strike aircraft}}
{{USSR premium aircraft}}