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M/56D

2022-12-20T19:06:34Z

U77150159: /* General info */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==

The m/56D is and unguided rocket and has a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s, which is fast enough to keep it good. The rockets use fins to stabilize in flight.

=== Effective damage ===

The m/56D rocket has a HEAT warhead (high-explosive anti-tank), which has an extremely good penetration against armour. However, it is much less effective against composite or reactive armour. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===

The m/56D rocket's mass and explosive mass are very similar to the British [[RP-3]] rockets. However, the m/56Ds pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed than the RP-3 rockets but is slightly slower than the American [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Zuni Mk32]]. Its penetration is similar to the Zuni Mk32 rocket.

== Usage in battles ==
These rockets will be most effective in ground targets, both ai and player. These rockets are recommended against tanks, light vehicles, and ai pillboxes. Like most things in War Thunder these rockets have a learning curve. However if you plan to try and destroy bases with this rocket very, very little success as opposed to bombs.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it
* High penetration against armour
* Fast flight speed

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAAs and SAMs are frequently met
* Many opponents sport composite and reactive armour

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 If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: 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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-20T19:05:00Z

U77150159: /* Usage in battles */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==

The m/56D rocket comes with a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s, which is fast enough to keep it good. The rockets use fins to stabilize in flight.

=== Effective damage ===

The m/56D rocket has a HEAT warhead (high-explosive anti-tank), which has an extremely good penetration against armour. However, it is much less effective against composite or reactive armour. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===

The m/56D rocket's mass and explosive mass are very similar to the British [[RP-3]] rockets. However, the m/56Ds pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed than the RP-3 rockets but is slightly slower than the American [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Zuni Mk32]]. Its penetration is similar to the Zuni Mk32 rocket.

== Usage in battles ==
These rockets will be most effective in ground targets, both ai and player. These rockets are recommended against tanks, light vehicles, and ai pillboxes. Like most things in War Thunder these rockets have a learning curve. However if you plan to try and destroy bases with this rocket very, very little success as opposed to bombs.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it
* High penetration against armour
* Fast flight speed

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAAs and SAMs are frequently met
* Many opponents sport composite and reactive armour

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-20T18:57:50Z

U77150159: /* Comparison with analogues */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==

The m/56D rocket comes with a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s, which is fast enough to keep it good. The rockets use fins to stabilize in flight.

=== Effective damage ===

The m/56D rocket has a HEAT warhead (high-explosive anti-tank), which has an extremely good penetration against armour. However, it is much less effective against composite or reactive armour. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===

The m/56D rocket's mass and explosive mass are very similar to the British [[RP-3]] rockets. However, the m/56Ds pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed than the RP-3 rockets but is slightly slower than the American [[Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP|Zuni Mk32]]. Its penetration is similar to the Zuni Mk32 rocket.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it
* High penetration against armour
* Fast flight speed

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAAs and SAMs are frequently met
* Many opponents sport composite and reactive armour

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:26:18Z

U77150159: /* Pros and cons */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
The m/56D rocket come in with a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s making it considerably slower than rockets like the Zuni Mk32, but still fast enough with enough of a punch to keep it good. The rockets are only found on Swedish vehicles and use fins to stabilize it's flight midair.

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
As stated in General Info, the m/56D rocket has a mass of 41 kg and it's explosive mass is 3.7 kg. This makes it very similar in size to the British RP-3 rockets however the m/56D's pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed than the RP-3 rockets. It's penetration can be compared with the Zuni Mk32 which are found on American, Israeli, Japan and a few other nations.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it
* Goes through most armor
* Fast

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met
* Highly susceptible to composite and reactive armor

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:24:09Z

U77150159: /* Comparison with analogues */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
The m/56D rocket come in with a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s making it considerably slower than rockets like the Zuni Mk32, but still fast enough with enough of a punch to keep it good. The rockets are only found on Swedish vehicles and use fins to stabilize it's flight midair.

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
As stated in General Info, the m/56D rocket has a mass of 41 kg and it's explosive mass is 3.7 kg. This makes it very similar in size to the British RP-3 rockets however the m/56D's pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed than the RP-3 rockets. It's penetration can be compared with the Zuni Mk32 which are found on American, Israeli, Japan and a few other nations.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:23:29Z

U77150159: /* General info */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
The m/56D rocket come in with a mass of 41 kg and an explosive mass of 3.7 kg. The rocket flies at 650 m/s making it considerably slower than rockets like the Zuni Mk32, but still fast enough with enough of a punch to keep it good. The rockets are only found on Swedish vehicles and use fins to stabilize it's flight midair.

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
As stated in General Info, the m/56D rocket has a mass of 41 kg and it's explosive mass is 3.7 kg. This makes it very similar in size to the British RP-3 rockets however the m/56D's pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed. It's penetration can be compared with the Zuni Mk32 which are found on American, Israeli, Japan and a few other nations.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:14:19Z

U77150159: /* Effective damage */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. The post penetration damage is pretty good and will usually take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
As stated in General Info, the m/56D rocket has a mass of 41 kg and it's explosive mass is 3.7 kg. This makes it very similar in size to the British RP-3 rockets however the m/56D's pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed. It's penetration can be compared with the Zuni Mk32 which are found on American, Israeli, Japan and a few other nations.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:13:21Z

U77150159: /* Comparison with analogues */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. Due to the size of the rocket it creates extremely effective post penetration damage that will usally take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
As stated in General Info, the m/56D rocket has a mass of 41 kg and it's explosive mass is 3.7 kg. This makes it very similar in size to the British RP-3 rockets however the m/56D's pack much more of a punch when it comes to penetration. Since the rocket is more modern it also flies at a much faster speed. It's penetration can be compared with the Zuni Mk32 which are found on American, Israeli, Japan and a few other nations.

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

M/56D

2022-12-10T07:00:37Z

U77150159: /* Effective damage */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:m/56D}}
== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage m56D.png|thumb|left|420px|The m/56D rocket (scale is approximate)]]
{{break}}
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35a}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j35d}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105g}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_105oe}}
* {{Specs-Link|saab_sk60b}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The m/56D rocket has a HEAT (High Explosive Anti Tank) warhead which has an extremely good effect on an opponents armor however it is much less effective against things like composite armor or reactive armor. Due to the size of the rocket it creates extremely effective post penetration damage that will usally take out an opponent with one solid hit.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of rockets that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* A direct hit on a ground target will destroy it

'''Cons:'''

* You need to get close to secure a hit, at a BR where radar SPAA and SAMs are frequently met

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

== Media ==
''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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

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

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

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

F-86A-5

2022-12-10T03:52:47Z

U77150159: /* Pros and cons */

{{About
|about= American jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage= other versions
|link= F-86 (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card
|code=f-86a-5
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
|cockpit=cockpit_f-86a-5.jpg
}}

== Description ==

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

== General info ==
=== Flight performance ===
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The {{PAGENAME}} like many of the first line variants of an aircraft promises the world but does not fully live up to the promise, which is accurate for the Sabrejet. Outfitted with the General Electric J47-GE-13 jet engine, the {{PAGENAME}} struggles to climb to attack altitude and overall accelerate to sufficient attack speed. However, once the {{PAGENAME}} is at a good perching altitude, it can use its weight and manoeuvrability to Boom & Zoom other aircraft. This aircraft will not win many speed races against contemporary aircraft, however, with its speed, it can get in and out of a fight in a hurry and set up for another run. While the fighter is very agile when it comes to rolling, attempting to turn the aircraft results in a significant loss of speed. During this time, the wing's leading edge slats extend and help the fighter make tighter turns, however, sustained turns will bleed all of the fighter's energy, leaving it flying slow, an easy target for enemy aircraft.

One place where a slower {{PAGENAME}} actually has an advantage is in the ground bombing role as the leading edge wing slats will help the manoeuvrability of the aircraft while lining up a bombing run with either 2,000 lbs of bombs or 16 [[HVAR]] rockets which can be unleashed from a stable weapons platform. When engaging ground targets, the trick is to get in and get out as quick as possible, because when flying low and slow, there is not much room for error and enemy fighters will be on the look out for aircraft on the deck without much room to manoeuvre. During bombing runs, reserve WEP power as a backup for departing the area. Once any external payload ordinances have been released, the {{PAGENAME}} can resume its role as an interceptor.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude (metres)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (metres/second)
! rowspan="2" | Take-off run (metres)
|-
! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
|-
! Stock
| 1,081 || 1,071 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.4 || 25.9 || 30.8 || 28.8 || rowspan="2" | 700
|-
! Upgraded
| 1,105 || 1,093 || 22.7 || 24.0 || 46.2 || 38.1
|-
|}

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
|-
! colspan="7" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
|-
| 1,118  || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 590 || 550 || 350 || ~11 || ~6
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 850 || < 600 || < 680 || N/A
|-
|}

==== Engine performance ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine
! colspan="5" | Aircraft mass
|-
! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
! colspan="2" | Empty mass || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
|-
| colspan="2" | General Electric J47-GE-13 || 1
| colspan="2" | 4,900 kg || colspan="3" | 232 kg/m2
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
! colspan="4" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff Weight
|-
! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
! 9m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 31m fuel
|-
| 1,145 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
| 5,285 kg || 5,740 kg || 6,154 kg || 6,196 kg || 9,530 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="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
|-
! Condition || 100% || WEP
! 9m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 31m fuel || MTOW
|-
| ''Stationary'' || 2,273 kgf || N/A
| 0.43 || 0.40 || 0.37 || 0.37 || 0.24
|-
| ''Optimal'' || 2,273 kgf (0 km/h) || N/A
| 0.43 || 0.40 || 0.37 || 0.37 || 0.24
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Front Windshield
* 6.35 mm Steel - Nose armour x 2
* 20 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
* 12.7 mm Steel - Back of pilot's seat

=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|M3 Browning (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 6 x 12.7 mm M3 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (300 rpg = 1,800 total)

=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|AN-M65A1 Fin M129 (1,000 lb)|HVAR}}

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

* Without load
* 16 x HVAR rockets
* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 Fin M129 bombs (2,000 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==

[[File:ArtworkImage_F86mig.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The view of an F-86 Sabre from the cockpit of a [[MiG-15]]]]
The F-86A-5 should be played as a strict Boom & Zoom plane due to the fact that simple turns make it bleed a lot of speed. Gain some speed after takeoff (750-800 km/h or 466-500 mph) then zoom up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) then turn to the centre after you're done zoom side-climbing. Next, you pick your targets. Dive, engage, zoom up smoothly (to not lose a lot of speed) then rinse and repeat. If there are multiple enemies above you, don't engage and keep flying straight. If there is one enemy above you in the vicinity, you can engage, but don't pull up hard or you will lose a lot of speed in the process! Do it smoothly. If you are generally low on speed and you can escape from enemies, keep flying straight until you're fast, zoom up then loop around and keep flying straight at the altitude you went up to then resume the strict Boom & Zoom procedure.

The F-86A-5 is not an air superiority fighter, it's more of a support plane despite being a Sabre. All top rank jets are a threat. All of them have better performance overall especially in acceleration, climb rate and energy retention.

For those who may have a {{PAGENAME}} on their tail, if you're in an emergency (a situation where nothing that was explained works), resort to defensive flying. The defensive flying capabilities of the A-5 Sabre are very high and extremely good due to its roll rate. Most of the time, top rank jet pilots will Boom & Zoom you which can be a problem for you, however, if they decide to stick around and dogfight you, you will have the advantage.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Very fast roll rate
* Leading-edge slats which improve low-speed maneuverability
* Nose-mounted weaponry with lots of ammunition
* Very agile with good dive and turn rates
* 12.7 mm M3 Browning .50 calibre guns are effective weapons, with a high rate of fire & good damage output
* Can fly with one wing

'''Cons:'''

* Poor sustained climb rate
* Loses a lot of speed in turns
* Slow compared to its enemies
* Becomes sluggish when ordnance is equipped
* Very hard to get guns on target in horizontal due to weak rudder control
* May face supersonic aircraft with guided munitions
* 6 x 12.7 mm guns with high fire rate may make fast use of ammunition
* Slow acceleration while taking off

== History ==

[[File:F86-MiG15_guncamera_Korea.gif|thumb|right|A view from the gun camera on an F-86 Sabre capturing the downing of a MiG-15 over the skies of Korea (''Click image to view .gif footage'')]]
The F-86 is considered one of the best fighter jets of the Korean War. It is the most-produced Western fighter, with almost 10,000 aircraft produced by the US, Australia, Canada (as the re-engined CL-13), Italy, and Japan.

The F-86 was developed by North American Aviation, the creator of the venerable P-51 Mustang. The XP-86 prototype was created to meet the USAF requirement for a high-altitude escort fighter. It was derived from the Navy's FJ-1 Fury, a transitional fighter jet that borrowed the wings, tail surfaces and canopy from the P-51D. The XP-86 was under threat of cancellation because the XP-80 and XP-84 had similar performance characteristics and were farther ahead in development. However, North American designers made a radical change to the design and replaced the straight wing with a swept wing, which was shown by seized German research to greatly reduce drag and increase performance at high speed. The resulting performance boost was so significant that the swept-wing prototype of the XP-86 was supposedly able to break the sound barrier in a dive a few days before Chuck Yeager made his official attempt.

The F-86A-5 is the first operational variant of the F-86. It is powered by the General Electric J47 engine and includes slats on the leading edge of the wing derived from the Messerschmitt Me 262 to increase low-speed performance. It is armed with six M3 .50 (12.7 mm) electrically boosted machine guns firing at 1,200 rounds per minute. It can carry eight 5" rockets, 2,000 lb of bombs, or a pair of external fuel tanks that can be jettisoned in-flight to increase performance in combat. While most of the F-86As had a Mark 18 manual ranging-computing gun sight, the last 24 F-86A-5-NAs were equipped with the A-1CM gun sight, which used radar to automatically compute a target's range. This later became standard on the F-86E.

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An all-metal monoplane jet fighter with swept wings.

The development of the Sabre began in the autumn of 1944 as a modification of the NA-134 shipboard fighter. In November 1944, North-American presented its plan for a daytime fighter to the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF): the NA-140 model, based on the NA-134 and later given the designation of XP-86. It was decided in the design process that the XP-86 would feature the more promising swept wings instead of straight ones. The prototype Sabre XP-86, built with swept wings, first flew on October 1, 1947.

The first production model of the Sabre was the P-86A (manufacturer number NA-151). In June 1948, the aircraft was given the new designation of F-86A. It was fitted with a General Electric J47-GE-1 (-3, -7) turbojet engine producing 2,360 kg of thrust.

The aircraft's armament consisted of six 12.7 mm Browning M3 .50 cal machine guns with 1,800 total rounds of ammunition. The distinctive features of the production model were a curved windscreen and flaps over the machine gun firing ports, which could be closed by means of an electric motor. The first production P-86A-1 took off on 20 May 1948. Most of the F-86A-1s were used to perform various tests and were not delivered to the front.

The F-86A-5 (NA-151) was the first real combat Sabre with a J47-GE-7 engine. It was produced for the first time on February 23, 1949. This model had a new windscreen, and the closeable flaps of the machine gun firing ports were removed to simplify maintenance. The cockpit canopy could be jettisoned if necessary. Two 780-litre fuel tanks could be mounted on the underwing pylons. Instead of fuel tanks, the aircraft could carry a combat load, which usually consisted of two 100 lb (45 kg), 500 lb (227 kg) or 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs, two 375-kg tanks filled with napalm, or two 220 kg bomb clusters. Guide rails could also be mounted to hold eight unguided 5-inch HVAR rockets under each wing.

A contract to deliver the next batch of the F-86As was signed in May 1948. These aircraft were still designated as F-86A-5s but they were named NA-161s at the plant, as they had a number of differences from previous series. In particular, they were equipped with a J47-GE-13 engine. Deliveries of this batch began in October 1949 and were finished in December of the following year.

The last 24 F-86A-5s had a new A-1CM sight coupled with an AN/APG-30 radar ranging unit. The planes originally equipped with the A-1CM were designated as F-86A-6s, and those retrofitted on site were designated as F-86A-7s.

The first USAAF military unit that received the F-86A was the 94th FS (Fighter Squadron) of the 1st FW (Fighter Wing). The pilots in the unit nicknamed the new fighter the Sabre.

The F-86A fighters took part in the Korean War, making their first combat flight on December 17, 1950. Compared to its main opponent, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 fighter, the Sabre's flight characteristics were somewhat better at low altitude, but it was inferior to the MiG in its rate of climbing, service ceiling, speed at high altitude, and armament. However, the Sabre's main advantage was its sight, equipped with a radar ranging unit that enabled more accurately aimed fire when manoeuvring at high speeds.

The total number of the F-86A aircraft constructed was 554, and they served only with the USAF and the Air National Guard (ANG).
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=== Notable pilots ===
[[File:Ray_S_Wetmore_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|200px|link=User:U64962917#Wetmore,_Ray_S.|United States ace pilot [[User:U64962917#Wetmore,_Ray_S.|Ray S. Wetmore]], fatally crashed while flying an F-86 which malfunctioned on final approach into Otis Air Force Base in Massachusetts in 1951.]]

== Media ==


;Skins

* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f-86a-5 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|QsoNu1iI21g|'''F86-A5 Sabre...how to survive at 9.7''' - ''Spartan''|8HW_aj3e1Kc|'''F-86A-5 Sabre Tips, Tricks, and Gameplay''' - ''WhooptieDo''|d4uyiiXhLGw|'''How to survive in the F-86A-5''' - ''McChickenBites''}}

== See also ==


;Related development

* North American [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre
* North American [[F-100 (Family)|F-100]] Super Sabre

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Grumman [[F9F-8|F9F]] Cougar
* Lavochkin [[La-15]]
* Mikoyan-Gurevich [[MiG-15]]
* Mikoyan-Gurevich [[MiG-17]]
* Hawker [[Hunter F.1|Hunter]]
* Dassault [[Super Mystere B2|Super Mystère]]
* Saab [[J29D|J29]] Tunnan

== External links ==


* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/272055-north-american-f-86a-5/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]

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