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Type T-14

2021-02-23T16:28:26Z

U90879773: MBT is Main Battle Tank, MTB is Motor Torpedo Boat

{{Specs-Card
|code=jp_t14_class
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
}}

== Description ==

The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese motor torpedo boat {{Battle-rating}}. [[wt:en/news/4303-development-t-14-class-torpedo-boat-single-engine-seafarer-en/|Announced]] back in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]], the {{PAGENAME}} was introduced into the game in [[Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy"]].

== General info ==
[[File:Type T-14 armor.png|thumb|For a reserve boat T-14 can take a decent amount of small-arms fire.]]
=== Survivability and armour ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}


The Type T-14 has no armour, just a wooden hull which is 40 mm thick along with a 15 mm thick wooden superstructure. With 7 crew members, it should be noted that the boat cannot take many hits despite its small profile and survive. The crew compartment is located on frontal half of the boat while the ammunition supply, engine and fuel compartment sits on the rear half of the boat where the area is slightly above the water level. This ship has 4 compartments, making it slightly more survivable than certain other reserve MTBs, it's espeically survivable against small caliber rounds at longer ranges, though this survivability is still nothing to rely on.

=== Mobility ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}

The Type T-14 has a top speed of 61 km/h (38 mph) which can be reached within 10 seconds. The boat also can go from 0 km/h to its top speed in reverse (20 km/h or 12.5 mph) in 7 seconds when in full back throttle. It takes approximately 12 seconds to halt the boat from its maximum forward speed. Its top speed doesn't quite stack up when compared to the other low tier MTBs, as it's one of the slowest in game. However its ability to turn and its general agility is great, and can comfortably dodge torpedoes or hazardous terrain.

{{NavalMobility
|SpeedForwardStockAB = 83
|SpeedBackStockAB = 20
|TurnTimeStockAB = 16.43
|TurnSpeedStockAB = 35
|TurnTimeSpadedAB = 11.1
|TurnSpeedSpadedAB = 33
|SpeedForwardStockRB = 53
|SpeedBackStockRB = 17
|TurnTimeStockRB = 18.433
|TurnSpeedStockRB = 35
|TurnTimeSpadedRB = 16.6
|TurnSpeedSpadedRB = 35
}}

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

== Armament ==
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}
=== Primary armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}

[[File:Type 93 13.2 mm AA.png|thumb|13mm gun is capable of handling both: Air and naval targets. Despite of exposed gunner position - he rarely gets injured, being relatively difficult to hit.]]
{{main|Type 93 (13.2 mm)}}

The Type T-14 is equipped with a single 13.2mm [[Type 93]] machine gun, which is underwhelming to say the least. It has a 30 round magazine with a fairly long reload relative to the size of the gun, it doesn't do the most damage either and this combined with the reload means your overall damage output is comparatively poor. It gets access to three belts;

* Universal- A mix of AP, Tracer, and High explosive incendiary rounds

* AP-T- A predominantly armour piercing round belt

* HEIT- A predominantly High explosive incendiary belt

Overall, the HEIT belt consistently deals the most damage, it will still take a while to dispatch most enemy vessels but this belt is easily the most efficient. the HE content in the rounds can set off torpedoes and do moderate structural damage to unarmored vessels. It also has a full, 360 degree traverse which is very useful for fighting at close range, meaning you can be more adaptable when picking targets.

=== Additional armament ===
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

{{main|Type 2 (450 mm)|Type 95 depth charge}}

The Type T-14 is armed with two Type 2 torpedoes, they will easily destroy any large vessel at the lower ranks, but as the maximum range is only 3 kilometers you'll need to get a bit closer to the target or choke point than you would with other torpedoes.

The boat can carry six Type 95 depth charges, which can be dropped to maim other naval targets, they have rather limited viability though as most MTBs will be able to outrun the explosion, however they are useful for sneaking up on the larger ships, as if you can reach them unnoticed one or two of these depth charges will sink the vessel.

== Usage in battles ==

[[File:Type T-14 2.jpg|thumb|420x420px|The Type T-14, engaging an enemy vessel]]

The T-14 is limited in its play style mainly by its main gun, it doesn't work well at range or deal a lot of damage, so at mid to close range is where it's going to have the most substantial impact. It's a good idea to play around your teammates, as in a one on one fight, an enemy will likely cause more damage to you than you will to them, so you'll need the support of friendlies to inflict a portion of the damage.

The T-14 is very reactive to your input, it accelerates well and comes to a stop fairly quickly, which makes fighting around the terrain a lot easier, you can use this cover to your advantage well by how easily you can traverse around it, popping in and out of sight to catch enemies unaware. You'll need to start firing on an enemy first to dispatch them before taking too much damage yourself, so playing cautiously and waiting around islands for vessels to come into sight is a good option.

If you see a larger vessel, it's best not to engage it on your own, you wont be able to do enough damage to take it out if it's firing back at you, use your torpedoes to try and knock them out, and only engage with your main gun if you have the support of your friendlies.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Manoeuvrable, and reactive to input
* Main gun is small, and hard to knock out
* 360 degree fire arc

'''Cons:'''

* Comparatively slow
* Low magazine size
* Main gun has very poor performance at range
* Main gun struggles to take out larger vessels

== History ==

Design "Type T-14", officially the No.538 class Motor Torpedo Boat (第五百三十八号型魚雷艇), was the final production model of the Type Otsu Motor Torpedo Boat (乙型魚雷艇), and also the most produced Japanese MTB.

Before WW2, the Imperial Japanese Navy did not have any interest in small crafts, and such crafts were mainly built by the Army. However, during the Pacific War, the US navy began commerce raiding with PT boats. To counter them, IJN began to develop the Type Otsu MTB, based on a design taken from the Army's MGB Ka-Ro, and using a wide variety of spare aircraft engines.

But, old engines could not provide enough power, and using various types of engine caused problems with maintenance. To solve these issues, IJN developed the new "Kanhon-Type Mark 71 Model 6" (艦本式71号6型) engine. This engine was a copy of the Isotta-Fraschini W18 water-cooled engine mounted on MAS-451's imported from Italy.

At first, Type T-35 (No.468 class MTB) was equipped with two of these engines, but production of this engine was very difficult and production rate per month was only 3-4 (Later on, the rate was improved to around 20 per month). Because of this, they began to develop a Type Otsu MTB with a single engine. The Type T-25 (No.469 class) was created, designed to equip one Mk.71 Mod.6, however hull size was the same as former models so it couldn't get enough speed, and the hull was reworked to be smaller, forming the Type T-14 and T-15 (No.491 class MTB). The Type T-14 was chosen for mass-production, and eventually 83 were produced.

== Media ==

<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200px">
Type T-14.jpg|The Type T-14
Type T-14 1.jpg|The Type T-14 launching a torpedo.
</gallery>

== See also ==
''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==


* [[wt:en/news/4303-development-t-14-class-torpedo-boat-single-engine-seafarer-en/|[Development<nowiki>]</nowiki> T-14 Class torpedo boat: Single-Engine Seafarer]]
* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/japan/jap_aux_t14.htm [<nowiki>Navpedia.org]</nowiki> "T14" type motor torpedo boats]

{{Japan boats}}

User:U90879773

2021-02-01T19:24:21Z

U90879773:

User:U90879773

2021-01-09T15:43:08Z

U90879773:

User:U90879773

2020-07-13T19:32:17Z

U90879773:

Bf 109 F-4 (USA)

2020-07-11T02:22:17Z

U90879773: /* Usage in battles */ Dogfighting doesn't happen in space (outside of April Fools, that is).

{{Specs-Card
|code=bf-109f-4_usa
|cockpit=cockpit_bf-109f-4_usa.jpg
}}
{{About
| about = premium American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = Bf 109 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_Bf_109_F-4_USA.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium 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.

== 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" width="70%"
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 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
| 635 || 623 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.3 || 20.7 || 14.2 || 16.3 || rowspan="2" | 363
|-
! Upgraded
| 695 || 665 || 18.2 || 19.0 || 28.3 || 20.0
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 460 || 460 || 260 || ~12 || ~6
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
|-
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
|-
| < 450 || < 390 || < 450 || > 715
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,950 m || 1,185 hp || 1,333 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 60 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
* 6 mm steel - bulkhead behind cockpit
* 8 mm steel - pilot's seat
* 10 mm steel - pilot's headrest
* Critical components located in front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)

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

{{main|MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (200 rpg)
* 2 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 1,000 total)

== Usage in battles ==


The BF-109 F-4 represents the pinnacle of the Friedrich line of Messerschmitt. With a powerful engine and decent armament, the F-4 is an extremely powerful fighter in any hands. It is mainly a dogfighter, with a well-rounded mix of good climb rate, speed, manoeuvrability, and weaponry.

As the Bf 109 F-4 USA Premium comes with all upgrades, it is an extremely effective aircraft at purchase. Its main strengths lie in its astounding low-speed/mid-altitude climb rate. Use this to your advantage in a dogfight. Your opponents will be caught off guard when you rocket away at 25 m/s with your WEP. Compared to other aircraft of the 4.3 BR, the F-4 is more than able to take on most enemy aircraft.

Unfortunately, for a premium plane, the F-4 isn't quite so stellar. It is relatively under-gunned, with only one 20mm cannon and two MGs. Pilots must be precise- as the single MG-151 will jam under intensive fire, even though the mods are all equipped.

The F-4 is also only average in its energy retention capabilities. It's redeeming feature for Boom & Zoom is its climb rate. It does have a relatively good turn rate but is also hampered by its lack of good energy retention. Stay in middle altitudes and dive and engage slower fighters. Avoid tangling with extremely manoeuvrable fighters such as the Yaks.

The F-4 performs poorly at high altitude. Do not try to chase planes above 4,000-5,000 m. In a dive, the F-4's wings will tear relatively quickly. Avoid diving at speeds above 800 km/h.

One could consider the F-4 a jack-of-all-trades, master of none. It has an average-to-good turn rate, decent weaponry, astounding climb rate, and poor energy retention.

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

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 7 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
|-
! colspan="5" |This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* It's a Bf 109 (very good rate of climb, very good dive speed)
* It is a Premium aircraft, all modifications are equipped. It can perform better than some other Bf 109s on the battlefield
* MG 151 that can fire HE shells
* Decent turn rate

'''Cons:'''

* No gunpods as the R6 modification is only available for Germans
* No bombs
* Poor energy retention
* Wings tear easily
* Average for a premium aircraft- nothing unique

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

=== In-game description ===
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4 "Friedrich" single-engine front-line fighter

On May 29, 1942, a pair of German Bf 109 F-4 fighters from the 9th Squadron of the III./JG 3 Fighter Wing, piloted by Petty Officer E. Volkmann as the leader and Corporal A. Kuhn as the wingman, lost their bearings, ran out of fuel, and made a forced landing on a plot of arable land behind the front lines in the Chuguyev area. The Red Army thus obtained two Friedrichs in quite a good condition.

The fighter, with a serial number of 7690 and a yellow tail number reading "12" on the fuselage, was photographed from different angles and prepared for flight tests at the Red Army Air Force Research Institute.

However, it soon became known that the captured Messerschmitt located in the USA had been damaged during flight, and the Allies requested that one of the two planes be transferred to them. General А. А. Novikov, Commander-in-Chief of the Red Army Air Force, gave permission to send the new Messerschmitt over the ocean.

In the USA, the Bf 109 F-4 (serial number 7690) successfully passed a complete set of flight tests. The aircraft received the USAAF's standard combat pattern and markings. Its tactical number at first was EB-1 and then EB-100.

The test results showed that the Bf 109 F-4 was 70 km/h quicker than the Bf 109E when near land; about one half of the velocity gain was obtained due to the more powerful DB 601E engine, while the other half was a result of better aerodynamics. The fighter's excellent controllability and good manoeuvrability were also noted.

Favourable comments included those praising the plane's easily accessible engine components, especially its plugs, and its well-suited engine cowling. The fighter had various automatic devices, including those regulating water and oil temperature in the engine, which made the aircraft's piloting significantly easier.

A thorough examination of the Bf 109 F-4 showed that the most vulnerable point of the fighter's power unit was the bottom of the engine. Even one shell or incendiary bullet hitting that area was enough to cause a fire. In addition, the Messerschmitt's water and oil coolers were not protected by armor, which turned them into a good target due to these units' large surface area. Two reserve cooling system tanks, mounted in the bottom of the engine, were also good targets.

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

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Mitsubishi [[A6M (Family)|A6M]]
* Bell [[P-39 (Family)|P-39]] Airacobra
* Curtiss [[P-36 (Family)|P-36]]
* Curtiss [[P-40 (Family)|P-40]]
* Dewoitine [[D.520]]
* Fiat [[G.55 serie 1|G.55]]
* Focke-Wulf [[Fw 190 (Family)|Fw 190]]
* Grumman [[F4F (Family)|F4F]] Wildcat
* Grumman [[F6F (Family)|F6F]] Hellcat
* Hawker [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricane]]
* Heinkel [[He 112 (Family)|He 112]]
* [[IAR-81C|IAR-81]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-61]]
* Lavochkin [[LaGG-3 (Family)|LaGG-3]]
* Macchi [[C.202]]
* Macchi [[C.205 serie 1|C.205]]
* Mikoyan-Gurevich [[MiG-3 (Family)|MiG-3]]
* Morane-Saulnier [[M.S.406C1|MS.406]]
* Nakajima [[Ki-43 (Family)|Ki-43]]
* North American [[P-51 (Family)|P-51]] Mustang
* Polikarpov [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]]
* Supermarine [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
* Yakovlev [[Yak-1]]
* Yakovlev [[Yak-9]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer BFW}}
{{USA fighters}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

P-38L-5-LO

2020-05-02T15:29:11Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38l
|cockpit=356051/1206029
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].

The P-38 Lightning is to be played primarily as an Air Superiority fighter. Boom & Zoom tactics are one of your greatest assets in this aircraft. By using your powerful armament, high speed, good manoeuvrability and good climb rate, in the hands of a skilled pilot, a P-38L is one of the greatest threats to an entire team.

The P-38L is the last Lightning in the US Aviation tech tree that is able to be researched. This plane has some of the same defining factors of prior models of the Lightning, but with greater modifications to make this variant of the P-38 among the best planes in the game. The biggest upgrade over the P-38J-15 is the presence of air brakes on the P-38L, which means you can pull out of a dive much easier than in any other prior model. In addition, you also have the ability to research the "New Boosters" module, which greatly improves your roll-rate.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 8,534 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
|-
| 660 || 647 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.4 || 23.9 || 13.4 || 15.6 || 332
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 8,534 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
|-
| 717 || 690 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.0 || 22.0 || 24.0 || 19.3 || 332
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 790 || 289 || 534 || ~9 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 490 || < 460 || < 500 || > 240
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 5,100 m || 1,415 hp || 1,550 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Cockpit windscreen
* 6.5 mm Steel - Front cockpit armour plate
* 6.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
* 9.5 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|HVAR|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, suspended (340 rpg = 1360 total)

== Usage in battles ==

There are a few tactics to take into consideration when using the P-38L Lightning. All of them are viable, but some of them require more attention to detail, or else you can guarantee yourself a one-way ticket back to your garage.

===Air Superiority Roles===
The natural role for the P-38 is the Air Superiority role. When playing in this role, it is important to note that because the P-38L is classified as a "Heavy Fighter" but not an "Interceptor," you will often need to side-climb at the start of a match from the airfield. Once you get to an optimal altitude of roughly 4,500 meters (14,760 feet) it is paramount you keep your speed up to avoid getting jumped on by some of the better climbing aircraft. When climbing, it is best you keep your speed somewhere in the neighbourhood of roughly 210 MPH (337 KPH), to keep your energy up as well. It doesn't hurt if you climb higher, ''just be sure to keep your energy and speed constant.'' Once you have followed the steps to climb to altitude, start scanning for easier targets to support your allies. When you spot an enemy lower in altitude than you, dive down on them and line up your shots carefully- the 20 mm cannon has a good quantity of ammo, but it goes quickly in higher BR battles. Once you have lined-up your shots (preferably around 700-600 meters away,) fire a quick burst, then climb away to avoid a counter-attack. This is where the dive-brakes come in great use, as they can keep your aircraft stable when in a dive and prevents the airframe from disintegrating in a dive. The P-38's nose-mounted weaponry will act as a buzz-saw on enemy planes, providing extremely accurate fire. Once you destroy your adversary, start scanning for new targets and eliminate those of the next highest value. ''Just remember to keep your speed, energy and altitude high enough.'' The recommended ammunition type for this role is the "Universal" ammunition for the .50 cals and the "Air Target" rounds for the 20 mm cannon.

'''Note-''' At your battle rating of 4.7, it is ill-advised to attack your opponents head-on- especially if it is an Fw 190, or any plane bearing the prefix "Yak." That being said, getting behind your opponents is the best course of action. '''This is not to say a successful head-on attack cannot be done.''' If you have no alternatives but to attack head-on, fire a quick burst, then quickly hit the deck. The nose-mounted weaponry in this scenario is your greatest asset, and the astonishingly good roll-rate of the P-38 can help avoid any incoming enemy fire.

It is not advised that you spend too much time in a turning engagement with this plane. While the P-38L has a phenomenal roll-rate and very powerful Allison engines, prolonged turning will bleed your energy and eliminate your greatest advantage- speed. In addition, you are a rather large target, and getting caught in a turning engagement will only render you a highly exposed target to other enemy planes.

===Ground Attack Roles===
This is the role where paying attention to details is an absolute priority. This is given that the Anti-Aircraft fire is coming from actual players, and not artificial intelligence and one small mistake can send your plane down in a fireball. Nonetheless, the P-38L has all the tools necessary to be a ferocious Close Air Support aircraft. You have the option for two 500 lb bombs suspended underneath the fuselage of the plane or you can choose ten HVAR rockets. The distinguishing part of the Lightning, when used in ground attack, is that the bombs drop independently one-by-one, which allows for a second attack run if one needs to, allowing a chance for further kills. In addition to the options of bombs or rockets, the P-38's weaponry will punish any open-topped vehicles. The tactics for a ground attack are mainly brought out in making diving attacks in Ground RB. However, as mentioned earlier, you must pay attention to your surroundings- as you have no markers for enemy aircraft, and a loss of situational awareness will be your undoing. That being said, approach the battlefield from high altitude, or come in low and fast. When you spot an enemy vehicle, line up your attack run, then drop your bomb when you are close to the ground. Using the dive brakes is extremely recommended, as you can lose control quickly or need to pull up at a moment's notice. '''It is paramount you do not have "Assault Fuse" for your bombs, as you will be caught in the blast radius.''' When you have completed your attack runs using bombs or rockets, try and strafe enemy positions to spot for your allies and possibly eliminate enemy Self Propelled Anti-Aircraft vehicles as well. You can also act still as an Air Superiority fighter to keep your friendly ground forces in the game.

===Specific enemies worth noting===

====German Aircraft====
At your battle rating of 4.7, you can (and will) get dragged into some 5.7 BR games. That being said, your greatest threats come from the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8, given the speed and firepower it has. You also need to worry about late models of the Bf 109, such as the G-6, G-10, G-14 and the K-4 variants, which have the speed, firepower and even the manoeuvrability to tear the Lightning apart. It is plausible you will face the Fw 190 D variants, which will give you a serious run for your money, as will the Ta 152's. At 4.7, you also need to take into consideration that you will be facing Allied aircraft captured by the Germans- most notable among them are the Tempest V and the P-47 Thunderbolt. The vast majority of the German planes you will be facing have a high climb rate and are excellent energy fighters, which can leave you at a gaping deficit when facing Axis teams.

====Japanese Aircraft====
Japanese planes are notorious for their extreme turning abilities, which usually decimates Allied teams. This does not change in the higher battle ratings. The most dangerous Japanese aircraft that the P-38L-5LO Lightning will face is the Mitsubishi J2M4 Raiden, which has a top speed to rival even the Mustang. In addition, the J2M4 Raiden carries an armament of four 20 mm cannons, which will tear the Lightning to bits. Another dangerous opponent for the P-38L is the A7M1 and the A7M2 Reppu, which also have powerful armaments and a tighter turn radius than a Zero.

====Russian Aircraft====
Any aircraft bearing the prefix "Yak" is going to give you issues. Most notable among all of these planes will be the Yak-3P, as the aircraft has very powerful nose-mounted weaponry and can turn exceptionally well. The Yak-9T will also give you some problems, as the Yak-9T's 37 mm cannon will turn your aircraft into pieces of flying debris with one well-placed hit. The La-7 will also be a viable threat, as it has powerful nose-mounted weaponry combined with amazing capabilities as an energy fighter. '''Do not head-on any variant of a Su-6 or IL-10''', as their weaponry is mainly designed for busting open tanks and pillboxes. Do not tail either of those attackers for long either, due to their 20 mm defensive cannon.

====British Aircraft====
The British aircraft are notorious for their turning capabilities and heavy armament at this Battle-Rating. Any late variant of the Spitfire is going to give you problems, most notable among these variants are the Spitfire F. Mk.IX, the Spitfire Mk.Vc, and the Spitfire Mk.Vc/trop. Another notable adversary is the Typhoon Mk.Ib /Late, due to its heavy armament and good turning abilities.

====Counter-tactics====

With all the aspects mentioned above, the P-38L-5-LO is by no means an easy plane to kill. A P-38L pilot will play this aircraft more conservatively / reserved- mostly using it in a Boom-n'-Zoom fashion. However, a P-38L is a large target, thus making it highly exposed in a turn. That is the best way to secure a kill on a P-38L. Even if you only set the Lightning on fire, all the fuel tanks are either on the inside of the fuselage or in the wing-tips. That being said, a P-38L pilot will only be able to put out a fire if they exceed the structural integrity of the plane.

In addition, the P-38L has a bubble canopy, which offers minimal protection from incoming fire. Getting a pilot snipe on a P-38L is not totally uncommon.

If a P-38L is diving on you, try to force it to over-shoot by pulling either a Corkscrew or a Split-S. If you pull a Corkscrew and the Lightning overshoots, position yourself for a well-placed burst and try to knock-out the pilot. If you choose to pull a Split-S and the Lightning over-shoots, re-position yourself to energy-fight the P-38L.

The P-38L is also a very good energy fighter, thus rendering it able to make some very tight turns, but only for so long. If a Lightning manages to get behind you, try to out-manoeuvre it to then get behind or force it into a vertical scissors fight. In vertical scissors, a Lightning can only pull tight turns for so long before it bleeds too much energy- uses that to your advantage.

'''Heads-up for German, Russian and Italian players!''' While you may have strong nose-mounted weaponry to attack the Lightning in a head-on engagement, the P-38L will make you pay dearly. The "Air Targets" ammunition for the AN/M2 20 mm cannons makes the Lightning an even deadlier foe- especially if you are flying a Yak. If you find yourself facing a Lightning in a head-on engagement, fire a quick burst, then quickly dive to avoid being hit from incoming enemy return-fire.

'''It is ill-advised to try and out-dive a P-38L. This is directly resulting from the P-38L having a set of dive-brakes that will easily allow the pilot to reduce their speed if they are approaching the speed that the plane disintegrates. Of all the defensive actions you take, do not try to out-dive this plane.'''

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
| DGP-1
|-
| II
| New Boosters
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
| FMBC mk.1
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|
|-
| IV
| G-Suit
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm Cannons
| CTRC mk.3
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Accurate armament of 4 x 12.7mm Browning MG's and 1 x 20mm AN/M2 cannon (great for long-range shooting as its nose-mounted)
* Dive flaps to solve the P-38's high-speed dive recovery problem
* Dive flaps boost turn rate drastically for short durations
* Hydraulically boosted ailerons result in a higher roll rate
* Twin engines mean you can continue flying if one is damaged
* Good all-around cockpit visibly
* When spaded can out-manoeuvre even Yak's and [[Spitfire_(Family)|Spitfire]]s
* Good energy retention
* Well armoured for a head-on, although caution is still needed
* Being a heavy fighter it can choose to spawn in attackers' spawn point for AB only
* Works well with MEC
* Can carry a variety of ground attack ordnance (either bombs or rockets)
* Good high altitude performance
* Adequate ammo for 20 mm cannons
* Very responsive controls even at lower speeds
* One of the few fighter aircraft with air brakes
* The 20 mm cannon has access to "Air Target" ammunition, which will punish enemy planes
* Can mount 2 x 2 12.7 mm gun pods for increased firepower at a slight performance hit

'''Cons:'''

* High tendency to catch fire due to easy to hit fuel tanks inside wings, which means you cannot put out a fire without destroying the airframe
* Tendency to lock up at high speeds (700 kph+ or 435 mph+)
* Very poor turn rate without flaps
* Is not very durable
* Nose mounted armament, precision is required
* .50 cal MGs are the early version with no all tracer belts
* Large target as its a twin-engine fighter aircraft
* Gunpods are mounted on the outboard wing sections, resulting in significant convergence

== History ==


The concept of the plane was made in February 1937 when the US Army Air Corps made a requirement for a plane that had twin-engine and can act as a high-altitude interceptor that can hold a large amount of armament and ammunition. The term "interceptor" was used for the aircraft by the requirement authors, 1st Lt Benjamin S. Kelsey and Gordon P. Saville, to bypass the Air Corps' strict requirements on aircraft designs at the time. The specifications laid by this new requirements also called for a maximum speed of 360 mph (580 km/h) and able to climb to 20,000 ft altitude in six minutes, making it the toughest specifications at the time. Design proposals were made for the specifications, one of which would become the [[P-39N-0|Bell P-39 Airacobra]], but it was the Lockheed design team headed by Hall Hibbard and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson that made the final product. They made many designs with a twin-engine configuration. The prototypes made for the design used a twin-boom design to hold all the components of the aircraft. Various armaments were tested on the aircraft, from different machine gun combinations and autocannons. It was finally settled to four M2 .50 cal machine guns and one Hispano 20 mm autocannon. The aircraft armament configurations, all at the nose of the aircraft, was very unusual for American aircraft design, as most of their designs and those of their foreign contemporaries had the armament mounted on the wings angled forward. Because of this mounting, the aircraft is able to fire at a longer distance accurately than wing-mounts.

===Combat usage===
The P-38 performed very well in the Pacific and European theater's during World War II. They were used in roles such as Bombers Escorts, Escort V.I.P's, Performing reconnaissance over enemy locations, Combat Air Patrols, Ground Attack, Search and Rescue and other important and critical roles.

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

=== Notable pilots ===
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Richard_Bong_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|250px|link=User:U64962917#Bong,_Richard_I.|Major [[User:U64962917#Bong, Richard I.|Richard Bong]] flew the P-83 fighter for the duration of his career of the war and was credited with 40 confirmed victories over Japanese aircraft.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters}}

P-38L-1 (China)

2020-05-02T15:28:52Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=p-38l_1_china_rocaf}}
{{About
| about = Chinese fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 8,534 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 332
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 8,534 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
|-
|717||690|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||21.0||22.0||24.0||19.3|| 332
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! + !! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 620 || ~9 || ~4
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 380 || < 460 || < 500 || > 420
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 7,500 m || 1,290 hp || 1,416 hp
|-
|}

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

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===
''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''

=== Suspended armament ===
''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''

=== Defensive armament ===
''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''

== 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).''

=== 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 Auto control available || Controllable Auto control available || Controllable Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
| DGP-1
|-
| II
| New boosters
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
| FMBC mk.1
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
| CTRC mk.3
|-
|}

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

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

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

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{China twin-engine fighters and attackers}}

P-38K

2020-05-02T15:28:31Z

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38k
|cockpit=359936/1222191
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|rank}}''' is a gift Rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]] when it became available as part of a Christmas Sale Bundle in 2015, and again in the 2017 Summer Sale in the "Daredevil" bundle.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,401 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
|-
| ? || 673 || 13,411 || ??.? || 22.0 || ??.? || 18.6 || 332
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,401 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
|-
| 761 || 724 || 13,411 || 19.5 || 20.0 || 36.4 || 24.0 || 332
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 790 || 289 || 534 || ~9 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 321 || < 460 || < 500 || > 240
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 8,500 m || 2,600 hp || 3,380 hp
|-

|}

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

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

== Usage in battles ==

The main and only tactic of the P-38K is, solely an air superiority and it excels at that.

When playing the P-38K, climb to a high altitude, search for the enemy and locate an enemy you feel confident in engaging.
Assuming you are above the enemy target, put the aircraft into a gradual descent, which allows you to maintain a speed advantage. As you are descending; make small corrections on your path so you don't give the element surprise away by overshooting the enemy.
Now you are about one to two seconds away from your target. Here you will line your sights up, with your sights on the tail and fire a bust with your cannon and machine guns. While keeping the momentum, climb back up to the height you where before and repeat for the best results.

This plane does not carry any bombs or rockets. So using this in a ground strike role is not recommended.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
|
|
|
|
|-
| II
|
|
|
|
|-
| III
|
|
|
|
|-
| IV
|
|
|
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Excellent speed, acceleration and climb rate (one of the fastest climbing props in the game)
* Very powerful armament, great for bomber hunting
* Armament being positioned in the nose allows it to have the great and fearsome head-on capability
* Adequate roll and turn time (You can actually out turn even Yak's and Spitfires with the landing flaps! Though use them on and off)
* Cockpit visibility, important in simulator matches, is mostly unobstructed
* Acceleration is great deference when escaping and/or evading enemy aircraft
* Excellent Silver Lion and Research Point earner
* Best Boom & Zoom P-38 in-game
* Great air superiority aircraft

'''Cons'''

* Wing fuel tanks easily catch on fire when shot
* Unable to dive to put wing fires out without breaking wings
* Very delicate airframe, will not take much damage and it is easy to rip wings in dives, no air/drive brakes installed
* Easy to blackout if crew G-force and stamina are low
* Single armament preset: No external bombs or rockets
* When throttling up very fast to WEP, it can cause plane spin/unstable due to the engine torque
* Low cannon ammunition amount, compared to other planes in the rank

== History ==

The concept of the plane was made in February 1937 when the US Army Air Corps made a requirement for a plane that had twin-engine and can act as a high-altitude interceptor that can hold a large amount of armament and ammunition. The term "interceptor" was used for the aircraft by the requirement authors, 1st Lt Benjamin S. Kelsey and Gordon P. Saville, to bypass the Air Corps' strict requirements on aircraft designs at the time. The specifications laid by this new requirements also called for a maximum speed of 360 mph (580 km/h) and able to climb to 20,000 ft altitude in six minutes, making it the toughest specifications at the time. Design proposals were made for the specifications, one of which would become the [[P-39N-0|Bell P-39 Airacobra]], but it was the Lockheed design team headed by Hall Hibbard and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson that made the final product. They made many designs with a twin-engine configuration. The prototypes made for the design used a twin-boom design to hold all the components of the aircraft. Various armaments were tested on the aircraft, from different machine gun combinations and autocannons. It was finally settled to four M2 .50 cal machine guns and one Hispano 20 mm autocannon. The aircraft armament configurations, all at the nose of the aircraft, was very unusual for American aircraft design, as most of their designs and those of their foreign contemporaries had the armament mounted on the wings angled forward. Because of this mounting, the aircraft is able to fire at a longer distance accurately than wing-mounts.

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

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

Bong's P-38J-15

2020-05-02T15:28:06Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38j_marge
|cockpit=355470/1203871
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


'''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was available in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]] to be obtained during the 2016 "Chronicles of World War II" after completing 22 "Aircraft Tasks". The plane is painted after the camouflage scheme of American pilot Richard Bong of the US Army Air Forces, who is the highest-scoring American pilot ace with 40 kill credits in a P-38.

The P-38J is a sleekly designed, twin-engine monoplane by Lockheed. This plane has a top speed of 431 Mph (694 kph) with an airspeed warning at 460 Mph (740 kph). The array of weaponry it has installed is: 1 x [[AN/M2 (20 mm)|AN/M2 20 mm cannon]] with 4 x [[Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|12.7 mm Browning machine guns]]. Further-expanding the role, with upgrades, it can be equipped with either: bazooka's or bombs to further allow it to conquer and dominate the battlefield, whether that be air or ground.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,921 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
|-
| 661 || 651 || 12,192 || 22.9 || 23.4 || 13.7 || 15.9 || 332
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,921 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
|-
| ? || ? || 12,192 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 332
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 790 || 289 || 534 || ~9 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 321 || < 460 || < 500 || > 240
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 7,500 m || 2,540 hp || 2,845 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 6.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armor plating
* 6.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
* 9.5 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

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

'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
* Without load
* 6 x 114 mm M8 rockets
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)

== Usage in battles ==

When playing the P-38J climb to a high altitude, search for the enemy, locate the enemy you feel confident in engaging.
Once these steps have been, ticked-off the check-list. Assuming you are above the enemy target: Put the plane into a gradual descent, which gives you and allows you to maintain the speed advantage. As you are descending; make small corrections on your path, so you don't give the element surprise away by overshooting the enemy.
Now you are about one to two seconds away, from your target. Line your sights up, with your sights on the tail and fire a bust with your cannon and machine guns. You have now shot down your target. Why keeping the momentum, climb back up to the height you where before and repeat for the best results.

'''''Ground Battles''''' 
Using this plane in ground battles, is very effective once you have unlocked the appropriate modules. '''FMBC Mk.1''' allows you to equip two x 500 lb bombs, these are mounted under the wings. To help get the bombs on target, use the machine guns to help predict where the bomb will fall. To do this, put the plane into a steep dive. As you near the ground and start getting closer, fire the machine guns. Using a short bust, if the bust hits the area or target you are aiming for; drop the bombs then pull up.

They are great for destroying, tanks, bunkers and ships. '''M10 Bazooka''' module allows you to equip your P-38J with two bazooka's each bazooka has three rockets in total you get six rockets. These are attached to the lower nose panel, and are very accurate. These are ideal for destroying tanks and bunkers.

Once the ground units have been destroyed, you can use this to plane dominate the air and keep the enemy bomber and fighters away. This will help you secure that much wanted victory!

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
| FMBC mk.1
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|
|-
| IV
| G-Suit
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm Cannons
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
* Excellent speed
* Excellent acceleration
* Excellent climb rate
* Very powerful armament, great for bomber hunting
* Armament being positioned in the nose allows it to have great and fearsome head on capability
* Multiple armament presets: Gives it a wider role it can have external Bombs or Rockets mounted
* Good roll and turn time
* Good overall visibility in simulator matches
* Great Air superiority aircraft
* Great research and sliver lion rewards

'''Cons:'''
* Wing fuel tanks, prone to fuel tank fires when shot
* Unable to dive to put wing fires out, without breaking wings
* Easy to rip wings in dives, no air/drive breaks as installed on P-38L
* Easy to black out if crew vitality is low, i.e. G-force and stamina are low
* Low cannon ammunition amount, compared to other planes in the tier

== History ==

The concept of the plane was made in February 1937 when the US Army Air Corps made a requirement for a plane that had twin-engine and can act as a high-altitude interceptor that can hold a large amount of armament and ammunition. The term "interceptor" was used for the aircraft by the requirement authors, 1st Lt Benjamin S. Kelsey and Gordon P. Saville, to bypass the Air Corps' strict requirements on aircraft designs at the time. The specifications laid by this new requirements also called for a maximum speed of 360 mph (580 km/h) and able to climb to 20,000 ft altitude in six minutes, making it the toughest specifications at the time. Design proposals were made for the specifications, one of which would become the [[P-39N-0|Bell P-39 Airacobra]], but it was the Lockheed design team headed by Hall Hibbard and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson that made the final product. They made many designs with a twin-engine configuration. The prototypes made for the design used a twin-boom design to hold all the components of the aircraft. Various armaments were tested on the aircraft, from different machine gun combinations and autocannons. It was finally settled to four M2 .50 cal machine guns and one Hispano 20 mm autocannon. The aircraft armament configurations, all at the nose of the aircraft, was very unusual for American aircraft design, as most of their designs and those of their foreign contemporaries had the armament mounted on the wings angled forward. Because of this mounting, the aircraft is able to fire at a longer distance accurately than wing-mounts.

===Combat Usage===
The P-38 performed very well in the Pacific and European theatres during World War II. They were used in roles such as bombers escorts, escort V.I.P's, performing reconnaissance over enemy locations, combat air patrols, ground attack, search and rescue and other important and critical roles.

===Survivors===
Unfortunately, it is estimated that only five P-38J's survive to this day and of these, only two of them are still airworthy.

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

=== Notable pilots ===
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Richard_Bong_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|300px|link=User:U64962917#Bong,_Richard_I.|Major [[User:U64962917#Bong, Richard I.|Richard Bong]] had one of the most recognizable nose-art of the war, a photo of his future wife and her name ''Marge'' as seen in-game on {{PAGENAME}}.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

P-38J-15

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38j
|cockpit=369914/1262913
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| other
| usage-1 = the premium version
| link-1 = Bong's P-38J-15
| usage-2 = other variants
| link-2 = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm"

The P-38J is a sleekly designed, two-engine monoplane made by Lockheed. This plane has a top speed of 431 mph (694 km/h) and a VNE of 460 mph (740 km/h). Its main armament consists of 1 x AN/M2 20 mm cannon and 4 x 12.7 mm [[Browning M2 (12.7 mm)|Browning machine guns]]. With upgrades, the Lightning can function as a multi-role fighter with bazooka rockets or bombs to help lead your team to victory, both in the air and on the ground.

== 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 7,921 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
|-
| 669 || 651 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.6 || 23.4 || 15.9 || 15.9 || 332
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,921 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
|-
| 721 || 693 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.4 || 21.5 || 24.3 || 19.6 || 332
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 620 || ~9 || ~4
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 380 || < 460 || < 500 || > 420
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 7,500 m || 1,290 hp || 1,416 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 6.5 mm Steel - Fore cockpit plating
* 6.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
* 9.8 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

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

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

* Without load
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 6 x M8 rockets

== Usage in battles ==

When playing the P-38J, climb to a high altitude, search for the enemy, and then pick an enemy you feel confident in engaging.

Once these steps have been ticked-off, assuming you are above the enemy target, put the Lightning into a gradual descent. This allows you to maintain a speed advantage. As you are descending, make small course corrections, so you don't give the element of surprise away by shooting too soon, overshooting or being within view.
When you are about 1-2 seconds away from your target, line your sights up and fire a short burst with your cannon and machine guns. Your target should now be heavily damaged or shot down. If you fail to damage your target, climb back up above using your energy advantage and repeat or move on.

'''Ground Battles''' 
Using the Lightning in ground forces (RB) is very effective once you have unlocked the appropriate modules. '''FMBC Mk.1''' allows you to equip 2 x 500 lb bombs, which are mounted under your wings. To help get the bombs on target, put the plane into a steep dive. As you near the ground, drop the bombs then pull up. Make sure you either pull up with altitude to spare or have a timed fuse to avoid crashing or blowing yourself up. The M10 Bazooka module allows you to equip your P-38J with 2 triple Bazooka launchers. These are attached to the lower nose panel and are very accurate. These are ideal for destroying tanks and bunkers.

Once the enemy ground units have been destroyed or you run out of external ordnance, you can use the Lightning to help maintain air superiority. This will help you secure that much-wanted victory.

=== 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 Auto control available || Controllable Auto control available || Controllable Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
| FMBC mk.1
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|
|-
| IV
| G-suit
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Excellent speed
* Incredible energy retention let's you have multiple approaches on a helpless target
* Excellent acceleration
* Excellent climb rate
* Very powerful armament, great for bomber hunting
* Nose mounted armament allows it to have the great and fearsome head-on capability
* Multiple armament presets; allows it to function as a ground attack and/or air superiority fighter
* Good roll and turn time
* Good overall visibility in simulator matches
* Great air superiority aircraft.

'''Cons:'''

* Fuel tanks catch on fire easily
* Low initial roll rate
* Unable to dive to put fires out without breaking wings
* Easy to rip wings in dives; no airbrakes installed unlike the [[P-38L-5-LO|P-38L]]
* Easy to black-out if your crew's G-Tolerance and Stamina are low
* Low cannon ammunition amount compared to other planes at the rank.

== History ==

===Development===
The concept of the plane was made in February 1937 when the US Army Air Corps made a requirement for a plane that had twin-engine and can act as a high-altitude interceptor that can hold a large amount of armament and ammunition. The term "interceptor" was used for the aircraft by the requirement authors, 1st Lt Benjamin S. Kelsey and Gordon P. Saville, to bypass the Air Corps' strict requirements on aircraft designs at the time. The specifications laid by this new requirements also called for a maximum speed of 360 mph (580 km/h) and able to climb to 20,000 ft altitude in six minutes, making it the toughest specifications at the time. Design proposals were made for the specifications, one of which would become the [[P-39N-0|Bell P-39 Airacobra]], but it was the Lockheed design team headed by Hall Hibbard and Clarence "Kelly" Johnson that made the final product. They made many designs with a twin-engine configuration. The prototypes made for the design used a twin-boom design to hold all the components of the aircraft. Various armaments were tested on the aircraft, from different machine gun combinations and autocannons. It was finally settled to four x M2 .50 cal machine guns and one Hispano 20 mm autocannon. The aircraft armament configurations, all at the nose of the aircraft, was very unusual for American aircraft design, as most of their designs and those of their foreign contemporaries had the armament mounted on the wings angled forward. Because of this mounting, the aircraft is able to fire at a longer distance accurately than wing-mounts.

===P-38J===
The '''P-38J''' model of the series was introduced into service in August 1943. Its distinctive form is the movement of the turbo-supercharger intercooler system from the leading edges of the wings to in between the oil coolers of the engine to protect them from combat damages. Thus, the J models of P-38s have a distinctive "chin" in the engine design. The empty spaces on the wing now made room for fuel tanks for an additional 55 gallons of fuel when installed. Other improvements in the P-38J's was a hydraulically boosted ailerons and flat bullet-proof windscreens. 2970 P-38J's were built during its production period.

===Combat usage===
The P-38 performed very well in the Pacific and European theatres during World War II. They were used in roles such as bomber and transport escorts, performing reconnaissance, Combat Air Patrols, ground attack, Search and Rescue and other important and critical roles.

===Survivors===
Unfortunately, it is estimated that only five P-38J's survive to this day. Only two of them are still airworthy.

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

=== Notable pilots ===
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Richard_Bong_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|250px|link=User:U64962917#Bong,_Richard_I.|Major [[User:U64962917#Bong, Richard I.|Richard Bong]]'s infamous fighter with the ''Marge'' nose-art was a {{PAGENAME}}. Bong became the top U.S. ace of W.W. II after 40 confirmed victories (and a possible 8 more).]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Robin_Olds_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|350px|link=User:U64962917#Olds,_Robin|United States ace pilot [[User:U64962917#Olds, Robin|Robin Olds]], the only pilot to become an ace in a '''P-38''' and '''P-51''' during World War II.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters}}

P-38G-1

2020-05-02T15:27:31Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38g
|cockpit=334221/1109992
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_P-38G-1Lightning.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This twin-engine fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to [[Update 1.29]].

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,040 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
|-
| 627 || 617 || 12,192 || 23.5 || 24.0 || 12.6 || 14.6 || 380
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,040 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
|-
| 693 || 660 || 12,192 || 20.6 || 22.0 || 25.7 || 18.0 || 380
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 790 || 289 || 534 || ~9 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 321 || < 460 || < 500 || > 240
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 5,800 m || 2,620 hp || 3,010 hp
|-
|}

====Engine performance====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine Name
! colspan="3" | Number present
|-
| colspan="3" | Allison V-1710-51 12-cylinder || colspan="1" | 2
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
! colspan="1" | Type
! colspan="1" | Cooling
|-
| colspan="2" | 610 kg || Inline || Water
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,084 hp || colspan="2" | 1,350 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,072 hp || colspan="2" | 1,200 hp
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
|-
! Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,264 hp || colspan="2" | 1,531 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,252 hp || colspan="2" | 1,380 hp
|-
|}

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

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit top front.
* 6.5 mm Steel plates in the nose.
* 6.5 mm Steel plates in pilot's seat.
* 9.5 mm Steel plate in pilot's headrest.

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|M8}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
* Without load
* 6 x M8 rockets

== Usage in the battles ==

As typical in American planes, the P-38G suffers a bit in turning, whilst excelling in the tactic known as Boom & Zoom. However, it is not all it can do well. Its two engines work to create a splendid power-to-weight ratio, therefore a great climb rate too. What this is means is that, if you take care to climb at the start of a match, not only will you have a great altitude advantage over most of your opposition, you will find yourself able to outdive and catch most of your opposition. Being a large target however, you must take care to not spend too much time in "fur balls" (essentially, massive concentrations of dogfighting planes); also while the Lightning's turning ability and stall speed is superior to most twin and even single engine aircraft you should take care in avoiding prolonged engagements unless you are extremely confident that it will be a 1v1 scenario. The P-38's main job is to sweep in, fire, and climb away. If you play with discipline, you will find yourself uncatchable. Using MEC (Manual Engine Control) on the P-38G-1 is easy to do and is great for novices who are exploring MEC for the first time.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''
* Good top speed
* Good dive acceleration
* Nose-mounted weaponry creates a "buzz-saw" effect
* Excellent roll rate
* Great climb rate
* Extremely stable in terms of torque
* Turns well at high speeds
* Nose mounted weaponry allows long-range shooting, as well as being an exceptional opponent in head-ons
* Has a great ammunition reserve for its machine guns
* Cannon has a respectable ammunition reserve of 150 rounds

'''Cons:'''
* Large aircraft and thus an easy target
* Prone to elevator damage, may shear off when struck by cannon rounds
* Low dive speed limit
* Controls will stiffen around 350 mph
* Modest armament for a Boom & Zoom fighter
* Cannon is highly dependent on "New 20 mm cannon" upgrade in order to be able to fire accurately.
* Will often catch fire.

== History ==

The P-38 was an all-metal, three-wheeled, single-seater, twin-engined monoplane fighter with an aerodynamic design rarely seen in World War II.

An experimental XP-38 (Model 22) was first flown on January 27, 1938. Production began in June of 1941.

The G variant was created at the end of 1942 and was based on the E and F variants. The G had a more powerful turbocharged Allison V-1710-51/55 engine and benefited from more automated engine management. The G model had lighter weight and handling characteristics compared to the later J and L models, and was therefore favoured by some of the more experienced pilots despite accumulated age and wear in theatre.

The armament suite was formidable and consisted of a 20mm Hispano AN/M2 cannon with 150 rounds and four 12.7mm Colt-Browning M2 machine guns with 500 rounds apiece. The fuselage of the F and G models was reinforced, and the operating manual allows for the carry of two extra 300-gallon (1,136-litre) fuel tanks, or up to 1,100 lbs of external ordnance. However, in-theatre operational requirements often dictated the need for heavier ordnance, and it was not uncommon for 2 x 1,000 bombs to be hung on the racks. Field modifications allowed additional external ordnance to be loaded, including 2 x M10 triple-tube rocket launchers, or installation of outer wing pylons allowing 4 x 500 lb bombs to be carried outboard of the engines (two bombs per pylon) - thereby allowing long-range drop tanks to be carried simultaneously on the standard inner-wing racks.

One of the P-38's unique characteristics was its incredibly long range, especially for a fighter - a trait which made it ideally suited to bomber escort, intruder patrols, and long-range strikes, such as the famous "shuttle missions" over Germany to Ukraine. Perhaps the most exceptional display of the P-38G's capabilities was Operation Vengeance - a war-changing mission to kill the Imperial Japanese Navy's brilliant naval strategist and mastermind of the Pearl Harbor attack, Admiral Isokoru Yamamoto. The highly-secret 18 April 1943 interception successfully brought down two G4M1 bombers - one transporting Adm. Yamamoto, the other carrying his chief of staff. Despite the mission's success, the U.S. kept the operation a state-secret for some 35 years in order to protect the intelligence sources and methods used to plan the operation.

The P-38 was widely used by the Army Air Force (USAAF) in all theatres and was the plane used by the United States' top aces: Richard Ira Bong (40 kills) and Thomas McGuire (38 kills). Other noteworthy aces of early P-38s include Jack Ilfrey and Dixie Sloan of the Mediterranean Theater; Robin Olds and John Lowell of the European Theater; Charles McDonald, Gerald Johnson and numerous others in the Pacific Theater. George Welch, famed for his exploits in a P-40 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor also became a P-38 ace of 12 kills. In addition, the famed 'Lone Eagle', Charles Lindbergh, splashed a Ki-46 at the controls of a P-38 while on a visit with the 475 FG in the South Pacific.

From 1942 to 1943, Lockheed built 1,462 P-38Gs. Whether out of preference, or sheer necessity, some F and G models served in theatre as late as 1945. They were finally decommissioned in 1949.

=== In-game description ===

"The P-38 was an all-metal, three-wheeled, single-seater, twin-engined monoplane fighter with an aerodynamic design rarely seen in World War II.

An experimental XP-38 (Model 22) was first flown on January 27, 1938. Production began in June of 1941.

The G variant was created at the end of 1942 and was based on the E and F variants. The G had a more powerful turbocharged Allison V-1710-51/55 engine. Engine management was significantly more automated than before.

The plane carried a formidable armament consisting of 20mm Hispano AN/M2 cannons with 150 rounds and four 12.7mm Colt-Browning M2.5 machine guns with 300 rounds apiece. The P-38G had a reinforced fuselage and could carry two extra 300-gallon (1136-liter) fuel tanks. The G was not equipped to carry rockets and bombs, but was often modified on the field to carry 250-lb or even 500-lb bombs as well as unguided rockets.

The P-38G was widely used by the Army Air Force (USAAF) in all theaters of the war. They were often used for shuttle missions over Germany from the airfields of Ukraine. The best known operation in which the P-38G participated was Operation Lightning, which changed the war in the Pacific. The mission, which was flown on April 18, 1943, intercepted and shot down a Japanese G4M1 bomber with Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto on board. In addition, the P-38 was the plane of choice of the two most successful American aces: Richard Ira Bong (40 kills) and Thomas McGuire (38 kills).

From 1942 to 1943, Lockheed built 1,462 P-38Gs. They were decommissioned in 1949."

== Media ==

* [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23p38g Camouflages for the P-38G on live.warthunder]

;Videos
{{Youtube-gallery|cHakCK96pjA|'''The Shooting Range #155''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:53 discusses the P-38 Lightning.}}

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters‎}}

XP-38G

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{{Specs-Card
|code = p-38g_metal
|store = 3298
|cockpit=334225/1109998
}}
{{About
| about = American premium twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| other
| usage-1 = the production version
| link-1 = P-38G-1
| usage-2 = other variants
| link-2 = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This twin-engine fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It is available to be bought at the Gaijin Store in the "USA Pacific Campaign (1941-1942)" pack.

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


The XP-38G is very similar to the P-38G. It has most of its fine handling characteristics, speed, and armament. It should be used as a strike fighter.

Being a twin-boomed fighter, the XP-38 is slightly less manoeuvrable than its counterparts. However, it has a very small turn radius in return.

The P-38 has an extremely high rate of climb and high speed. Use it as a strike fighter- target bombers and lone fighters. Always side-climb to gain altitude over your opponent.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 8,229 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
|-
|634||616|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||23.1||23.9||14.6||14.6||380
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 8,229 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
|-
|689||660|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||20.9||22.0||22.4||18.0||380
|-
|}

====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 flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 241 || ~9.5 || ~5.5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 380 || < 460 || < 500 || > 420
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 5,800 m || 2,620 hp || 3,010 hp
|-
|}

====Engine performance====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine
|-
! colspan="3" | Engine Name
! colspan="3" | Number present
|-
| colspan="3" | Allison V-1710-51 12-cylinder || colspan="1" | 2
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine characteristics
|-
! colspan="2" | Weight (each)
! colspan="1" | Type
! colspan="1" | Cooling
|-
| colspan="2" | 610 kg || Inline || Water
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Stock)
|-
! colspan="1" | Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,084 hp || colspan="2" | 1,350 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,072 hp || colspan="2" | 1,200 hp
|-
! colspan="4" | Engine power (Upgraded)
|-
! Mode
! colspan="2" | Max
! colspan="2" | Take-off
|-
| ''Arcade'' || colspan="2" | 1,264 hp || colspan="2" | 1,531 hp
|-
| ''Realistic/Simulator'' || colspan="2" | 1,252 hp || colspan="2" | 1,380 hp
|-
|}

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


* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit top front.
* 6.5 mm Steel plates in the nose.
* 6.5 mm Steel plates in pilot's seat.
* 9.5 mm Steel plate in pilot's headrest.

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

The armament on the XP-38G is extremely powerful. A single 20mm cannon combined with 4 M2s in the nose make a devastating, accurate combination. The XP-38G can effectively slice wings in half due to its extremely accurate weapons.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|M8}}

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

* Without load
* 6 x M8 rockets

== Usage in battles ==


Utilize the P-38 as a strike fighter. The P-38 has very good energy retention and climb speed, so mainly use it as a BnZ fighter. However, it can be an effective turn fighter against less manoeuvrable opponents. Be warned, however, that once at a low speed and altitude the P-38 is a sitting duck. It is a very large fighter and easy to destroy.

The best cure is being prepared. Always maintain a high, safe altitude. If you have to, the P-38 is best in a flat dive. Its roll rate can be used to its advantage as well. Use diving and climbing manoeuvres to get out of trouble. Avoid turning to counter opponents, unless they are less manoeuvrable.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
|
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Gathers speed quickly in a dive
* Good armament, can rip apart other planes quickly
* Good for Boom & Zoom
* Good climb rate

'''Cons:'''

* Extremely prone to fire
* Poor turning /manoeuvrability

== History ==


The XP-38G in game is actually fictional, created during the very early days of development as an improved performance Premium P-38G. The closest equivalent to the games fictional XP-38G is a P-38H (600 built) or a P-38K-1 (1 built), which had a few minor performance improvements to the P-38G.

=== In-game description ===
"The P-38 was an all-metal, three-wheeled, single-seater, twin-engined monoplane fighter with an aerodynamic design rarely seen in World War II.

An experimental XP-38 (Model 22) was first flown on January 27, 1938. Production began in June of 1941.

The G variant was created at the end of 1942 and was based on the E and F variants. The G had a more powerful turbocharged Allison V-1710-51/55 engine. Engine management was significantly more automated than before.

The plane carried a formidable armament consisting of 20mm Hispano AN/M2 cannons with 150 rounds and four 12.7mm Colt-Browning M2.5 machine guns with 300 rounds apiece. The P-38G had a reinforced fuselage and could carry two extra 300-gallon (1136-liter) fuel tanks. The G was not equipped to carry rockets and bombs, but was often modified on the field to carry 250-lb or even 500-lb bombs as well as unguided rockets.

The P-38G was widely used by the Army Air Force (USAAF) in all theaters of the war. They were often used for shuttle missions over Germany from the airfields of Ukraine. The best known operation in which the P-38G participated was Operation Lightning, which changed the war in the Pacific. The mission, which was flown on April 18, 1943, intercepted and shot down a Japanese G4M1 bomber with Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto on board. In addition, the P-38 was the plane of choice of the two most successful American aces: Richard Ira Bong (40 kills) and Thomas McGuire (38 kills).

From 1942 to 1943, Lockheed built 1,462 P-38Gs. They were decommissioned in 1949."

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

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Lockheed}}
{{USA twin-engine fighters}}
{{USA premium aircraft}}

P-38E

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-38e
|cockpit=334231/1110009
}}
{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = P-38 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].

The P-38E is the first of the P-38 vehicles available in game, and is all round a very good plane. It gets an interceptor airspawn on most maps, which allows the P-38 to very often find itself above or at an equal altitude to its opponents. The main strength of the P-38E is its speed and energy retention, so it should be used accordingly - play it as an energy fighter or Boom 'n' Zoomer. The P-38E is also surprisingly manoeuvrable for such a large plane - while it can't outmanoeuvre single-engine fighters, it can put up a good fight.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,012 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
|-
| 612 || 594 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.1 || 25.0 || 10.5 || 10.5 || 380
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,012 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
|-
| 661 || 635 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.9 || 23.0 || 17.2 || 13.5 || 380
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 620 || ~9 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 380 || < 460 || < 500 || > 420
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 6,800 m || 1,050 hp || 1,176 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 7 mm steel - in front of cockpit
* 7 mm steel - pilot seat
* 10 mm steel behind pilot head
* 38 mm bulletproof glass - behind windscreen

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

{{main|AN/M2 (20 mm)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 20 mm AN/M2 cannon, nose-mounted (150 rpg)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)

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

'''Air Realistic Battles.'''

While fast at its BR of 3.0, the P-38 is slower than many planes it will face at 3.7 and 4.0, most specifically the Fockewulf 190 A-1 and the Bf 109 F-4 and F-4/trop, although it does have an air spawn, which can be used temporarily to have the advantage on these enemies. Attempt to pick out planes at its BR or planes that are slower than it, then target them.

When forced to deal with faster opponents, evade and use teammates. If the direction it is caught going in is opposite to the team's side of the map, a handy trick is rolling over and pulling 180 degrees until the plane comes out the other direction, a maneuver known as a split S. It gains speed (instead of a horizontal turn, which loses it) and exposes the plane to the minimum amount of enemy fire while doing so, which is important, as the P-38 is very broad in the wings and prone to catching fire due to the fuel tanks.

In terms of ammunition, Air Targets is preferential for the cannon and Universal for the MGs, if stealth is not used. There are other options, most notably Ground Targets for the cannon and Tracers or Ground Targets for the .50 cals, but the tracers on the .50 cals are weak, unlike the M20 API-T on the P-51s and P-47s, and groundpounding should be reserved for later parts of the game in case a bomber is climbing to space, as the plane is an interceptor and cannot carry suspended armaments.

Ammo conservation on the cannon is not very important; it has a low fire rate and does not jam easily once the 'New 20mm Cannon' modification is unlocked; moreover, each shell has a high damage output, especially on stealth. The .50 cals can be sprayed indiscriminately.

As a bomber-hunter, the P-38E is superb. Its nose-mounted armaments allow it to sit a kilometer behind enemy bombers such as He 111s, outside of effective range of their guns but still able to hit hard with its 20mm cannon.

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

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 12 mm MGs
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 20 mm cannons
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Nose-mounted armaments give great long-range accuracy: no need to worry about convergence
* Good speed on the deck
* Decent at head-ons in a tight spot, due to the 20mm cannon and nose-mounted fifty cals
* Can always get home with one engine left

'''Cons:'''

* Very large airframe is easy to hit and burns quite easily
* Easy target when flying slow
* Bad at recovering energy after a dive or when turning
* Can't fight with one engine.
* The tail is prone to snapping off when hit by cannon shells, even at long ranges.

== History ==
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=== Notable pilots ===
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Richard_Bong_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|300px|link=User:U64962917#Bong,_Richard_I.|Major [[User:U64962917#Bong, Richard I.|Richard Bong]] began military flight training in the {{PAGENAME}} after graduating from basic flight school in the single engine AT-6 Texan.]] </li>
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== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Bristol [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Beaufighter]]
* de Havilland [[Mosquito (Family)|Mosquito]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-96]]
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-83]]
* Nakajima [[J5N1|J5N]]
* Northrop [[P-61C-1|P-61]] Black Widow
* Westland [[Whirlwind Mk I| Whirlwind]]
* Petlyakov [[Pe-3 (e)|Pe-3]]
* Savoia-Marchetti [[SM.92]]

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F4U (Family)

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== Development ==

=== Origin ===
In 1938 the Navy wanted to find a design for a carrier-based fighter with more performance than the Brewster F2A and Grumman F4F. The design contract was given to Vought, based on their proposal, which featured a plane dependent on the Pratt and Whitney R-2800 engine. The design included an inverted gull wing shape. This was necessary because the engine required a large propeller, which needed a large ground clearance. This would require very long landing gear, except the inverted gull wing shape allowed shorter landing gear, while maintaining the necessary ground clearance. The prototype, named XF4U-1 was armed with 4 machine guns, two .50 caliber machine guns in the wings and 2 .30 caliber machine guns on the engine cowling. The XF4U-1 first flew on May 29, 1940, and became the first single engine plane to fly over 400 mph. Before Vought was allowed to produce the plane though, they had to increase its armament, as it was deemed insufficient based on data from Europe. Its armament was changed to six .50 machine guns, and it was ordered into production. A self-sealing fuel tank in the fuselage above the wings caused the cockpit to be moved aft as well. The Navy ordered 584 F4U-1's on April 2, 1941.

== In-Game Aircraft ==

===Rank II - Aircraft===

* [[Corsair_F_Mk_II_(Great_Britain)|Corsair F Mk II (Great Britain)]] (''British variant of F4U-1A'')
* [[F4U-1A|F4U-1A]]
* [[F4U-1A_(USMC)|F4U-1A (USMC)]]
* [[F4U-1A_(Japan)|F4U-1A (Japan)]] (''Japanese captured American aircraft'')

===Rank III - Aircraft===

* [[F4U-1C|F4U-1C]]
* [[F4U-1D|F4U-1D]]
* [[F4U-4]]

===Rank IV - Aircraft===

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* [[F4U-4B|F4U-4B]]
* [[F4U-4B_VMF-214|F4U-4B VMF-214]]
* [[F4U-7|F4U-7]]
* [[AU-1]]

== Design ==

=== Powerplant ===
The F4U was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-2800 engine. This was the most powerful and largest engine available when the F4U was being developed. An engine that powerful required a large propeller, 13 feet and 4 inches in diameter. The propeller was 3 bladed for all versions up until the F4U-4 when it got a 4 bladed propeller.

=== Wings and Landing Gear ===
Since the F4U was designed as a carrier-based fighter, the wings needed to be foldable, so the plane would take up less room on an aircraft carrier. In order to allow for the aircraft's wings to fold, the landing gear could not fold into the wings like many aircraft of the day, but would instead need to fold rearward. Unfortunately, due to the humongous 13-foot Hamilton Standard four-bladed propeller, the rearward folding landing gear would need itself to be extremely long in order to maintain propeller arc clearance, threatening the structural stability of the landing gear. To solve all of these problems, the aircraft's wing design was given inverted gull wings, which allowed the length of the landing gear to be reduced.

The F4U was very aerodynamic for its time. It utilized spot welding instead of rivets to decrease drag. It was also the first U.S. Navy aircraft to have landing gear that retracted into a fully enclosed wheel well, and the supercharger air intakes were located in the wings, instead of using scoops that protrude from the aircraft. The Corsair also used fabric to cover the parts of the wing aft of the main spar, the ailerons, rudder, and elevators. All of these factors significantly reduced drag, increasing the aerodynamics of the aircraft. Despite this, when using the flaps, the Corsair could still perform carrier landings, as the flaps could be angled at 60° to decrease speed while still maintaining enough lift to properly land.

=== Technical Issues ===
The F4U was not without its problems. Many of the issues it faced were related to its ability to be used on aircraft carriers such as having an aft placed cockpit and long "nose" at the front of the aircraft. This configuration reduced the pilot's visibility, which was important during carrier landings. In fact, the pilot could not see the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) for much of the landing approach. In addition, the hydraulically powered cowl flaps could potentially splatter hydraulic fluid onto the windscreen, limiting visibility even further. To prevent fluid splattering the solution was to affix the cowl flaps down permanently. The low visibility upon landing was later solved by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy.

In addition to the visibility issues, there were other issues involved with landing on a carrier. During a carrier landing, the right-wing would unexpectedly stall and send the aircraft into a spin. When the throttle was quickly turned up the left-wing would drop very quickly, also causing a spin or causing the pilot to lose control. This issue was fixed by adding a stall strip to the right-wing just outboard of the main armament. This strip was added to the leading edge of the wing and allowed the right-wing to stall at the same point as the left-wing. The hydraulic landing gear would also tend to bounce upon landing. This was solved by adding a "bleeder valve" that released hydraulic pressure gradually, allowing the landing gear to absorb some of the contact with the runway and to prevent bouncing upon landing.

=== Performance Against Contemporary Designs ===
The F4U Corsair performed very well against its contemporary rivals. Compared to the Grumman F6F Hellcat, the F4U was significantly faster. Compared to the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, the F4U was 13 mph slower, but reached its maximum speed at a lower altitude, giving the F4U an advantage at lower altitudes. All three of these planes used the Pratt and Whitney R-2800 engine.

== Service ==

=== World War 2 ===

==== United States ====
On July 31 1942, the Navy received its first F4U-1. The framed canopy, the long nose, and the angle of the nose made it very hard to taxi on a carrier deck, as forward visibility was low. Despite all of the problems with the design, it was found that the Corsair could land on a carrier during carrier qualification on USS ''Wolverine'', USS ''Core'', and USS ''Charger''. Navy squadron VF-12 soon completed deck landing qualification, in April of 1943. By this point the F6F Hellcat had entered service, and it was preferred over the F4U because it was much easier to land on a carrier. In 1942, the Corsair was sent to the Marine Corps to be used as a land-based fighter, since it still had issues landing on carriers.

===== Marine Corps =====
'''Combat'''

In 1943, the Corsair started to be used by the Marine Corps, operating out of the Solomon Islands, notably, Guadalcanal. The first combat action was on 14 February 1943, when Corsairs of VMF-124 were escorting B-24 Liberator bombers, along with P-40 Warhawks and P-38 Lightnings. The Japanese launched an attack, and four P-38s, two P-40s, two F4Us, and two B-24s were lost. The Japanese lost four A6M Zeros, one of which was knocked out by an F4U, although it was because of an aerial collision, not combat.

On 26 March 1944, Corsairs recorded their first real kills. They shot down eight A6M Zeros while escorting B-25 bombers over Ponape. VMF-113 covered the landings at Ujelang, but quickly began striking targets in the Marshall Islands for the rest of 1944, since the landings were unopposed. One notable kill by a Corsair was when Marine Lieutenant R. R. Klingman of VMF-312 knocked out a Japanese aircraft by ramming its tail with his propeller, since his guns had jammed. He still managed to land safely, even though his propeller was missing five inches on the blades. At the Battle of Okinawa, a number of Corsair squadrons saw success, such as VMF-312, VMF-323, and VMF-224.

'''Modifications for Use as a Land-Based Fighter'''

965 F4U-1As were built as land-based fighters, since they had not yet been cleared for carrier operations. These models had the hydraulic mechanisms for folding the wings removed. In addition, many had their arrestor wire hooks removed in the field. The modifications simplified the design and reduced unnecessary weight.

'''Fighter-Bomber'''

The Corsair had the ability to be used as a fighter-bomber, which was utilized by the Marine Corps, starting in 1944. Charles Lindbergh, working with the Marines as a civilian adviser, flew Corsairs in attempts to increase their payload. In the process, he flew missions against Japanese positions in the Marshall Islands, and got a Corsair in the air with 4,000 lbs of bombs. By 1945, the Corsair was performing missions with bombs, rockets, napalm, tiny tim rockets, and even Bat glide bombs. It fought over Iwo Jima, Peleliu, and Okinawa.

===== US Navy =====
In the Solomon Islands, VF-17 reinstalled the tail hooks on their Corsairs, so they could land on the carriers they would be providing air cover for during the raid on Rabaul. The Navy finally cleared the Corsair for carrier operations in April of 1944 when the oleo struts were improved to eliminate bouncing on landing. VMF-124 became the first Corsair squadron to be based on an aircraft carrier in December 1944, along with VMF-213. The amount of Corsair squadrons operating from carriers increased over the course of the war, as they were necessary to help protect against ''kamikaze'' attacks.

==== Royal Navy ====
'''Carrier Optimization'''

Early in World War 2, the Royal Navy only had access to large, two seat planes with bad maneuverability. They quickly moved to replace them with newer designs, including naval variants of the Hawker Hurricane and the Supermarine Spitfire. These designs did not have the range necessary to operate from an aircraft carrier. The F4U Corsair was seen as an alternative. The Royal Navy received 95 F4U-1 Corsairs in November of 1943, and dubbed them Corsair Mk I. The squadrons were trained on the East Coast of the United States and then sent to Britain. The Royal Navy quickly learned of the Corsairs many flaws. There were multiple fatal crashes, as the Corsair was not yet optimized for carrier operations.

In order to clear the smaller bulkhead of their carriers, many Royal Navy Corsairs had their wings clipped by eight inches. The Royal Navy used a different landing approach than the US Navy. They would approach the carrier in a left-hand turn, in order to keep the deck in sight of the pilot. This approach was later adopted by the US Navy and Marine Corps, solving some of the problems of carrier landings. In addition, the Royal Navy was the first to add a number of modifications that further improved carrier landings. They raised the pilots seat by seven inches, gave the Corsair a new canopy with increased visibility, and permanently shut the cowl flaps on the engine.

'''Usage'''

After the modifications were installed on the Corsair Mk I, the Royal Navy received 510 -1A and -1D Corsairs, designated Corsair Mk II in Fleet Air Arm service. They also received 430 Brewster-built F3A-1 and F3A-1D Corsairs, known as Corsair Mk III. In addition, 857 Goodyear Corsairs, of FG-1, FG-1A, and FG-1D types, were received and designated Corsair Mk IV. Only the Corsair Mk IIs and Corsair Mk IVs were used in combat by the Royal Navy.

Royal Navy Corsair squadrons were trained and equipped in the United States, and then shipped to combat zones. The Royal Navy cleared the Corsair for carrier operations much before the United States did. In the European Theater, the Corsair was used in Operation Tungsten in 1944. This was an attempt to sink the German battleship ''Tirpitz''. Corsairs from the HMS ''Victorious'' and HMS ''Formidable'' provided air cover during the attacks. In the Pacific Theater, the Corsair was used in multiple major attacks, including Operation Cockpit in 1944. In July and August 1945, the Corsair was used in attacks on the Japanese mainland. Throughout the War, 18 Royal Navy squadrons were equipped with Corsairs. Eight of those squadrons saw combat, and achieved 47.5 aerial kills.

==== Royal New Zealand Air Force ====
In the Pacific, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) was equipped with Curtiss P-40 Warhawks. Although these aircraft had shown their age and weaknesses when compared to the Japanese aircraft they faced, the RNZAF squadrons performed admirably in aerial combat. Because of this, the United States decided to allow New Zealand to use F4U Corsairs since they were not yet being used on carriers. They were first delivered to New Zealand in 1944, replacing P-40 Warhawks and SBD Dauntlesses. Corsairs equipped all ten RNZAF fighter squadrons in the Pacific Because it arrived so late in the war, there were not very many Japanese planes for the RNZAF Corsairs to engage, at least in the zones they operated in. Mostly they supported the ground forces from New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. After the war, in 1945, all but one (No. 14) RNZAF squadrons disbanded. Squadron No. 14 was based in Japan until 1947 when the Corsair was retired from service.

==== Captured Corsairs ====
In July of 1944, a Royal Navy F4U-1A was involved with an anti-submarine patrol. Due to technical issues, the Corsair had to land in Norway. The pilot was captured, and the Corsair was sent to a testing facility at Erprobungsstelle Rechlin in Germany. At some point in the war, the Japanese had captured two Corsairs and likely tested one of them. It was discovered after the war ended near the Kasumigauru flight school.

=== Korean War ===
'''United States'''

By the time of the Korean War, there were more modern fighters than the F4U Corsair, including jet fighters. Because of this, the F4U was used, for the most part, in a close air support role, instead of that of a fighter. The Corsair versions used in Korea included F4U-4B, F4U-4P, F4U-5N, F4U-5NL, and AU-1. Early in the war, Corsairs saw some action dogfighting with Yak-9s. Later in the war, jet powered Mig-15s were seen. Generally, a piston engined F4U would make an easy target for a jet powered Mig-15, but in one case an F4U was able to shoot down a Mig-15. Captain Jesse Folmar from the Marine Corps was able to catch a Mig-15 while it was low and slow, and was able shoot it down. He was shot down soon after, but was rescued quickly, and was back in the cockpit the next day.

Most of the combat Corsairs saw during the war was dropping bombs, rockets, napalm, and using their cannons to attack ground targets. In addition, the night fighter versions (F4U-5N/NL) were used to intercept attacks by enemy fighters such as the Po-2 biplane. The Po-2 made attacks at night, harassing UN forces. It was hard to shoot down because they flew very low and slow, and the wooden biplane was hard to find on radar. F4U's were also used to attack enemy convoys and supply lines, with the help of C-47 Dakotas/Skytrains. The C-47 would mark the targets with flares, so the F4Us could accurately attack them. F4Us were credited with 12 enemy planes shot down during the war. Navy pilot Guy Bordelon became the only Navy ace in the war, and also the only night ace, and the only American to become an ace in a piston-engine aircraft during the war.

=== French Navy ===
After World War 2, France was gifted with four aircraft carriers, two from the US Navy, and two from the Royal Navy. They were equipped with Douglas SBD Dauntlesses, Curtiss SB2C Helldivers, and Grumman F6F-5 Hellcats. These aircraft were starting to show their age, and lack of performance compared to contemporary designs. They needed replaced, and the palne that would replace them was the F4U Corsair.

'''First Indochina War'''

The F4U-7 was specifically designed for the Aéronavale, and was the last production variant of the F4U Corsair. The last corsair rolled out of the factory on 31 January 1953, the last of 94 F4U-7s. They were bought by the US, and then given to the Aéronavale through the US Military Assistance Program (MAP). They fought in the First Indo China War for three months, flying 959 combat missions. They dropped 700 tons of bombs, fired 70,000 20 mm cannon rounds, and more than 300 rockets. Two Corsairs were shot down by the Viet Minh, and six more were damaged. Along with the 94 F4U-7s, there were 25 AU-1s lent by the US, which were returned after the war.

'''Suez Crisis (Operation Musketeer)'''

Operation Musketeer, the code name for the Anglo-French-Israeli seizure of the Suez Canal in 1956. The goal of the Corsair flotillas (14F and 15F) was to destroy ships of the Egyptian Navy at Alexandria. This did not come to fruition, as there were US Navy ships present, deterring the attack. Instead, the Corsairs attacked airfields in the Nile Delta. In this action, one Corsair was shot down, and two more were damaged upon landing on the aircraft carriers. Throughout the operation, Corsairs dropped 25 tons of bombs, fired over 500 rockets, and 16,000 20 mm cannon shells.

'''Algerian War'''

After Operation Musketeer, the three Corsair flotillas were moved to Telergma and Oran airfields in Algeria in 1956. From there they escorted helicopters and provided close air support. During the Algerian War, French Corsairs flew CAS missions between 1955 and 1962. In 1958, between February and March, F4U Corsairs flew missions from ''Bois Belleau'' (formerly the USS ''Belleau Wood)'', the only aircraft carrier involved in the war.

'''Tunisia'''

In 1956, the French recognized Tunisian independence, but did not remove their troops from the airbase in Bizert. Tunisia asked France to remove their troops in 1961, but France did not comply. On 17 July, Tunisia blockaded the base in an attempt to force France to withdraw from the base. A battle ensued that lasted three days. Corsairs from the 12F and 17F flotillas escorted paratrooper reinforcements to the base. In addition, the Aéronavale launched attacks on the Tunisian soldiers and vehicles. Three Corsairs were damaged by ground fire, and they launched over 150 sorties throughout the conflict.

'''ATGM Experiments'''

In 1959 the Aéronavale experimented with equipping Corsairs with SS.11 wire guided ATGMs. In order to use them in battle, the pilot had to guide the missile by joystick with his right hand at about 2 kilometers from the target, while keeping track of it, while steering the plane with his left hand. Supposedly, the experiments proved successful, although no Corsairs were ever equipped with the ATGMs, even during the Algerian War that was going on at the time. All of the French Corsairs had been removed from service by 1964.

=== "Football War" ===
The last combat the F4U Corsair saw in its long career was during the 1969 "Football War". This war was fought between Honduras and El Salvador and was presumably initiated after a soccer game between the two countries. The air forces of the two countries were equipped with only propeller-driven aircraft, and the war was the last conflict involving combat between propeller-driven aircraft. On 17 July 1969, Captain Fernando Soto of the Honduran Air Force shot down a Cavalier Mustang and two FG-1 Corsairs of the Salvadoran Air Force. No Honduran aircraft were shot down during the course of the war, even though private American pilots with experience flying P-51s and F4Us were hired to fly combat missions by El Salvador.

== US World War 2 Statistics ==
'''General'''

* '''Total Operational Sorties:''' 64,051
* '''Percentage of Total USMC and USN Sorties:''' 44%
* '''Sorties from Carrier Decks:''' 9,581 (15%)
* '''Air Victories (Kills):''' 2,140
* '''Total Air Combat Losses:''' 189
* '''Total Ratio of Victories to Losses:''' 11:1
* '''Ratio of Kills to Losses Against A6M Zeros:''' 12:1
* '''Ratio of Kills to Losses Against Ki-84's, N1K-J's and J2M's:''' 6:1
* '''Amount of Bombs Dropped:''' 15,621 Short Tons (14,171 Metric Tons)
* '''Percentage of Bombs Dropped by US Fighters:''' 70%

'''Losses'''

* '''By Aerial Combat:''' 189
* '''By Anti-Aircraft Fire:''' 349
* '''During Combat Missions:''' 230
* '''During Non-Combat Missions:''' 692
* '''While on the Ground or Aboard Ships:''' 164

== Aces ==

=== US Navy ===
'''Ira C. Kepford'''

A member of the famed VF-17 "Jolly Rogers" squadron, Kepford achieved a total of 16 confirmed kills in his F4U-1A.

'''Roger R. Hedrick'''

A member of VF-17, and later the Commanding Officer of VF-84, he got 12 confirmed kills in an F4U-1A and F4U-1D.

'''John T. Blackburn'''

He was the first Commanding Officer of VF-17, credited with 11 kills in his F4U-1A.

'''Thomas H. Reidy'''

A member of VBF-83, he was credited with 10 kills.

=== US Marine Corps ===
'''Gregory "Pappy" Boyington'''

The Marine Corp's top scoring ace, achieving 22 confirmed kills in an F4U-1A as part of VMF-214.

'''Kenneth A. Walsh'''

He had 21 confirmed kills in an F4U-1 and F4U-4, as part of VMF-124. He later was the Operations Officer of VMF-222.

'''James E. Swett'''

Serving in VMF-221 he was credited with 8.5 kills in an F4U, sharing one A6M "Zero" kill with another pilot. Before he flew the F4U he became an ace in a day by shooting down 7 planes in one action.

'''Archie Donahue'''

He is credited with 12 kills in an F4U while serving in VMF-112.

== Notable Squadrons ==

=== US Marine Corps ===
'''VMF-124'''

The squadron was declared fully operational on 28 December 1942, even though its pilots only had an average of 25 hours in the Corsair. The first Marine Corsair ace was Kenneth A. Walsh, who had achieved 20 out of his 21 aerial victories as part of VMF-124. The Squadron first fought in the Solomon Islands, and later became the first Marine squadron to be based on an aircraft carrier, along with VMF-213. VMF-124 and VMF-213 became the first Marine squadrons to launch a ground attack off of an aircraft carrier on 3 January 1945, when they struck Formosa and the Ryukyu Islands.

'''VMF-214 "Blacksheep"'''

In 1943 the squadron was reinstated under the command of Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. They called themselves the Black Sheep. During their combat under Boyington's command, the squadron destroyed or damaged 203 enemy planes, with an official tally of 97 aerial victories. They also destroyed multiple enemy auxiliary ships and enemy installations. The squadron produced nine aces during the war.

=== US Navy ===
'''VF-17 "Jolly Rogers"'''

VF-17 was the second US Navy squadron to receive F4U-1 Corsair fighters, in 1943. The Corsair had not been cleared for carrier operations by the time VF-17 was equipped with it, and as a result, the squadron operated off of the ground in the Solomon Islands. They amassed 152 aerial victories, and produced 11 aces. The commander of the squadron was Lieutenant Commander John T. Blackburn. Other notable members of the squadron include Ira C. Kepford and Roger R. Hedrick.

== Variants ==

=== Chance Vought (F4U/AU) ===
; XF4U-1
: The prototype for the F4U-1. It had a Pratt and Whitney XR-2800-4 engine and four machine guns; one in each wing and two in the nose. One built.
; F4U-1 (Corsair Mk I)
: The first production F4U. It was substantially different from the prototype, with the “bird cage” cockpit moved back to make room for fuselage fuel tanks and three guns in each wing. It had a more powerful Pratt and Whitney R-2800-8 engine. Production figures included with the F4U-1A.
; F4U-1A (Corsair Mk II)
: Mid-to-late production Corsairs saw the canopy changed to a clear-view canopy with only 2 frames in order to increase field of vision, and also a new windscreen that was easier to see through. This allowed the rear-view windows to be removed from the design. The pilot’s seat was also raised, to allow better view over the long nose. This was the first design to incorporate the stall strip on the leading edge of the right wing and the improved landing gear oleo-struts. These changes allowed the Corsair to be used in carrier landings. F4U-1As later incorporated a new R-2800-8W water injected engine, which was more powerful. F4U-1As in FAA service were known as Corsair Mk II, and had 8 in clipped off their wings, in order to fit on the Royal Navy aircraft carriers. 2814 F4U-1s and F4U-1As were built. Some claim that this designation is unofficial, but these claims are not widely accepted by aviation historians.
; F4U-1B
: Unofficial post-war designation given to F4U-1s modified for Fleet Air Arm usage.
; F4U-1D (Corsair Mk II)
: An F4U-1 with an R-2800-8W water injected engine, which gave 250 hp more power. It could carry double the rockets of the F4U-1A, and as such had to have bomb pylons and rocket tabs bolted onto the plane, causing drag. Despite this, it still had a considerable range, as the ability to mount an additional belly drop tank. It had the “blown” canopy, with only a single piece. 1685 built.
; F4U-1C
: These were F4U-1Ds but had four 20 mm AN/M2 cannons, instead of six .50 in machine guns. Machine guns were preferred for aerial combat, but the 20 mm cannons were proven in a ground attack role. 200 built
; F4U-1P
: An F4U-1 but with photo reconnaissance equipment.
; V-354 (F4U-1 trainer)
: A single F4U-1 modified with a second seat in front of the main cockpit as a prototype for a trainer version of the F4U. It was never given an official Navy designation, so it is only known by its company name.
; XF4U-2
: Prototype for a night fighter variant, with two auxiliary fuel tanks.
; F4U-2
: F4U-1s modified with the outboard right machine gun removed and replaced with an Airborne Intercept radar on the outboard starboard wing. It was intended to be a night fighter. 34 modified from "bird cage" F4U-1s.
; XF4U-3
: Experimental variant used to test different engines in the Corsair airframe. One built, but photo evidence suggests it may have been from parts from a "bird cage" F4U-1.
; XF4U-3B
: Another XF4U-3 airframe with slight modifications.
; XF4U-4 and F4U-4X
: Prototypes incorporating a new engine and cowling. XF4U-4 unbuilt, but two F4U-1As were modified as F4U-4Xs.
; F4U-4
: This variant incorporated the new, more powerful, R-2800-18W dual-stage-supercharged engine. The power could be boosted by injecting an alcohol/water concentration to the engine. An air scoop was added to the nose of the plane, and the fuel tanks in the wings were removed. This version had a 4-bladed propeller, instead of a 3-bladed propeller. The windscreen was also changed to flat, bulletproof glass, to reduce distortion. 2050 built.
; F4U-4C
: F4U-4s with four 20 mm AN/M2 cannons instead of six .50 in machine guns.
; F4U-4B
: Redesignated F4U-4Cs. Some sources claim F4U-4B was the designation for F4U-4s intended for the FAA, but there is little evidence to support these claims. 297 built.
; F4U-4E
: Night fighter variant of the F4U-4 with an APS-4 search radar on the starboard wing tip. Some had four 20 mm AN/M2 cannons instead of six .50 in machine guns. Few built.
; F4U-4N
: Night fighter variant of the F4U-4 with an APS-6 search radar on the starboard wing tip. Some had four 20 mm AN/M2 cannons instead of six .50 in machine guns. Few built.
; F4U-4K
: Drone variant modified from F4U-4s.
; F4U-4P
: Photo reconnaissance variant of the F4U-4. 9 built.
; XF4U-5
: Had a new engine cowling, among other modifications. 3 modified from F4U-4s.
; F4U-5
: A modification of the F4U-4. It incorporated a new R-2800-32(E) engine, a modernized cockpit, all-metal wings, a completely retractable tail wheel, and other modifications. Cannon armament was now standard. 223 built.
; F4U-5N
: F4U-5 with a radar. 214 built.
; F4U-5NL
: Variant of the -5N modified for operations in a winter environment. It had de-icing boots on the leading edges of the tail and wings. 72 new aircraft built, 29 more were modified from existing F4U-5Ns.
; F4U-5P
: A long range photo reconnaissance variant of the -5. 30 built.
; XF4U-6
: Prototype for the F4U-6/AU-1. 1 built.
; F4U-6/AU-1
: The F4U-6 was a variant designed for ground attack missions for the Marine Corps. It had extra armor for the fuel tank and pilot, and relocated the oil coolers. It also featured a simplified supercharger, in order to optimise it for low altitude flying. It could carry up to 8,200 lbs of bombs, much more than other variants. This caused its top speed to be much lower than other variants. It was later redesignated as the AU-1. 111 built.
; F4U-7
: AU-1 modified for use with the French Navy. 94 built.

=== Goodyear (FG/F2G) ===
; FG-1
: F4U-1 built by Goodyear for the Marine Corps. They had wings that could not be folded. Production figures included with the FG-1A.
; FG-1A
: F4U-1As built by Goodyear for the Marine Corps. They had wings that could not be folded. 2009 FG-1s and FG-1As were built.
; FG-1D (Corsair Mk IV)
: F4U-1D built by Goodyear. It had the wingtips clipped for FAA service. 1997 built.
; FG-1E
: An FG-1 with radar equipment. Produced by Goodyear.
; FG-1K
: A drone variant of the FG-1.
; FG-3
: Airframes made by Goodyear that were used for the XF4U-3 project.
; FG-4
: F4U-4 produced by Goodyear. Not built.
; XF2G-1
: Single FG-1 modified with a Pratt and Whitney R-4360, Wasp Major 4-row 28-cylinder radial engine and a bubble canopy. It had manual-folding wings and a 14 ft propeller.
; F2G-1
: Production version of the XF2G-1. Intended for the USMC, never entered service. 5 built.
; F2G-2
: F2G-1 with hydraulically folding wings, a tailhook for carrier landings, and a 13 ft propeller. Intended for the USN, never entered service. 5 built.

=== Brewster (F3A) ===
; F3A-1 (Corsair Mk III)
: F4U-1 license-built by Brewster. Poor quality caused the contract to be terminated by the Navy. Known as the Corsair Mk III in FAA service. None of these Corsairs saw frontline service because of their production defects. 334 built.
; F3A-1D (Corsair Mk III)
: F4U-1D license-built by Brewster. Poor quality caused the contract to be terminated by the Navy. This version, although different than the F3A-1, was still known as the Corsair Mk III in FAA service. It had the wingtips clipped for FAA service. 96 built.

== Specifications (F4U-4) ==

'''General'''

* '''Crew:''' One
* '''Length:''' 33 ft 8 in (10.26)
* '''Height:''' 14 ft 9 in (4.5 m)
* '''Wingspan:''' 41 ft 0 in (12.5 m)
* '''Wing Area:''' 314 sq ft (29.17 m2)

* '''Empty Weight:''' 9,205 lb (4,238 kg)
* '''Max. Takeoff Weight:''' 14,533 lb (6,592 kg)
* '''Powerplant:''' 1 × Pratt and Whitney R-2800-18W radial engine, 2,380 hp (1,770 kw)
* '''Propeller(s):'''
** 3 or 4-bladed
** 13 ft 4 in (4.06 m) diameter

'''Performance'''

* '''Maximum Speed:''' 446 mph (718 km/h, 388 kn)
* '''Stall Speed:''' 89 mph (143 km/h, 77 kn)
* '''Range:''' 1,005 mi (1,617 km, 873 nmi)
* '''Combat Range:''' 328 mi (528 km, 285 nmi)
* '''Service Ceiling:''' 41,500 ft (12,600 m)
* '''Rate of Climb:''' 4,360 ft/min (22.1 m/s)

'''Armament'''

* '''Guns:'''
** 6 × .50 in (12.7 mm) M2 Browning machine guns, 400 rounds per gun ''or''
** 4 × .79 in (20 mm) AN/M3 cannons, 231 rounds per gun
* '''Bombs:''' Up to 4,000 pounds (1,800 kg) ''and/or''
* '''Rockets:''' 8 × 5 in (12.7 cm) high velocity aircraft rockets (HVAR)

== Operators ==
[[File:F4U Corsair Operators (2).png|thumb|620x620px|F4U Corsair Operators]]
'''Argentina'''

Argentine Navy operated 26 F4U-5/5N/5NL Corsairs from 1956 to 1968.

'''Brazil'''

Brazilian Navy operated 30 F4U-1D from 1950 to 1976.

'''Canada'''

Royal Canadian Navy operated 130 F4U-1D from 1948 to 1960.

'''Chile'''

Chilean Navy operated 30 F4U-1D and 20 F4U-4 from 1953 to 1978.

'''El Salvador'''

Air Force of El Salvador operated 25 F4U/FG-1D from 1957 to 1976.

'''France'''

French Navy operated 69 AU-1 and 94 F4U-7 from 1954 to 1964.

'''Honduras'''

Honduran Air Force operated 19 from 1956 to 1979.

'''Netherlands'''

Royal Netherlands Navy operated 35 F4U-1D from 1943 to 1956.

'''New Zealand'''

Royal New Zealand Air Force operated 368 F4U-1 and 60 FG-1D from 1944 to 1949.

'''United Kingdom'''

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm operated 2,012 Corsairs of all types during World War 2, including 95 Corsair I (F4U-1), 510 Corsair II (F4U-1A), 430 Corsair III (F3A-1D), and 977 Corsair IV (FG-1D).

'''United States'''

United States Navy and Marine Corps operated Corsairs of all production variants from 1942 to 1953.

SB 2M-103U (China)

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{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103u_china}}
{{About
| about = Chinese bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 4,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 366
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,000 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
|-
|446||423|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||24.0||24.2||13.0||8.9|| 366
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 320 || ~3 || ~2
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 250 || < 300 || < 185 || > 350
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,000 m || 960 hp || 1,147 hp
|-
|}

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

== Armaments ==
=== Offensive armament ===
''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''

=== Suspended armament ===
''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''

=== Defensive armament ===
''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''

== 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).''

=== 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 || Not controllable Not auto controlled || Controllable Not auto controlled || Combined || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
|
|
| DER-33
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
| Der-19
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
|
|
|-
|}

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

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

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

== See also ==


;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{China bombers}}

SB 2M-105

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{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_105}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In the autumn of 1940, the SB-2M-105 variant was launched into full-scale production, equipped with 1,100 hp Klimov M-105 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, water-cooled engines and VISh-22Ye propellers.

Planes of this modification were equipped with MV-3 turrets and LU hatch mounts, and they included all of the improvements which had been applied to machines of previous variants, now implemented to the fullest extent. In particular, landing headlights and cradles for the retractable ski landing gear were mounted.

Some SB 2M-105 aircraft had a new type of glazing on the pilot's cockpit's sliding canopy to improve visibility during landing and taxiing around the airfield.

A total of 6,831 SBs were produced in all versions, including about 150 SB 2M-105s, until their production ended in early 1941. The SB bomber was the first Soviet aircraft whose licensed production was organized abroad. 110 planes designated B.71 were built in Czechoslovakia.

In addition to the USSR, SB bombers were in service with Spain, China, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Germany, Slovakia, and Finland.

After their combat debut in Spain, SBs came to be used in China from February 1938 onward. Bombers of this type participated in the Battles of Lake Khasan and Khalkhyn Gol. They were used in combat operations against Poland in September 1939 and in the war with Finland in the winter of 1939-40. When World War II began, the SB was the most popular Soviet bomber. They were extensively operated as day and night bombers, as well as scout planes, on the Soviet-German front until late 1943. They took part in the war with Japan in the Far East in August 1945.

The Chinese Air Force used SBs until the end of World War II, as well as during the course of China's Civil War. Czechoslovakian B.71 planes were obtained by Germans and used as auxiliary and training vehicles. Bulgarian planes participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941.

The Finns had about 20 captured SB bombers of various versions, mainly SB 2M-103s, which they used as scouts and anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft.

The SB aircraft were withdrawn from service with the USSR in 1946."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]
== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}

SB 2M-103U MV-3

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{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103u_mv3}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==


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

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.

From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}

SB 2M-103 MV-3

2020-04-30T18:58:51Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103_mv3}}
{{About
| about = gift Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==



{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} gift Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.29, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy. Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.

From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]

SB 2M-103U

2020-04-30T18:58:31Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103u}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==



{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} gift Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.29, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy. Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.

From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]

SB 2M-103

2020-04-30T18:57:44Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103c}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left|]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

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

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* Single 6mm steel plate behind the pilot
* No armour glazing
* Fuel tanks located in wings
* Self Sealing fuel tanks

== Armaments ==
=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)}}

The '''''SB 2M-103''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (600 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs + 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (1100 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (1000 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (1500 kg total)
* 1 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (500 kg total)
* 3 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (1500 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs + 1 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (1000 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}

*2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose turret (950 rpg = 1,900 total)
*1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
*1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

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

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
|
|
|DER-33
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
| Airframe
|New 7 mm MGs (turret)
|Der-19
|-
| IV
|
|
| Cover
|
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Fast and maneuverable for a bomber
* Fast rate of fire for defensive armament
* Good aircraft to bring into a realistic battle tank battle

'''Cons:'''

* Almost no protection in terms of armour
* Relatively weak airframe
* Exposed gunners

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

=== In-game description ===
In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.
From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers.

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}

SB 2M-100

2020-04-30T18:57:21Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_100}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian bomber {{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 ===

The SB 2M-100 is a fast bomber, capable of reaching almost 400 km/h stock, and with its battle rating, it is capable of outrunning some of the fighters it encounters, such as the F3F and Chaika. With enough energy though, it can outrun early monoplanes such as the Ki-27, the F2A (rare, but if you might get uptiered), and even a P-36. It is also a highly maneuverable bomber, and can out turn most heavy fighters and a couple of monoplanes.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,000 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
|-
| 408 || 393 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.9 || 25.5 || 6.8 || 6.8 || 366
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,000 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
|-
| 437 || 423 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.6 || 24.2 || 11.2 || 8.9 || 366
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 320 || ~2 || ~1
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 250 || < 300 || < 180 || > 350
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 3,300 m || 860 hp || N/A
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

The SB-2 does not have any armour except for the pilots back seat, which features 6 mm of armour plates, unfortunately, the fuel tanks are not protected though they are self sealing. The gunners are all exposed with the exception of the nose gunner (the dorsal gunner has almost half of his body sticking out of the plane). As a result, if trailed, pull some small evasive manoeuvres making it harder to disable the gunners.

== Armaments ==
=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)}}

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

* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (600 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
* 1 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (500 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose turret (950 rpg = 1,900 total)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

== 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 instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

=== Manual Engine Control ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | 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
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
|
|
| Der-33
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
|Der-19
|-
| IV
|
|
| Cover
|
|
|-
|}

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

'''Pros:'''

* Fast and manoeuvrable for a bomber
* Relatively effective defensive armament if used against biplanes or early monoplanes
* Fast rate of fire for defensive armament
* Good aircraft to bring into a realistic battle tank battle
* Decent ark of fire from gunners, few blind spots

'''Cons:'''

* Almost no protection in terms of armour
* Relatively weak airframe
* Bomb load inadequate against bases - more for vehicles, pillboxes, ships and anti-aircraft emplacements
* Exposed gunners
* Easily catches fire if hit in fuel tanks
* Almost non-existent stock climb rate

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

=== In-game description ===
A three-seat, all-metal monoplane with a retractable landing gear system including a tail wheel.

This aircraft was designed in the Department of Aviation, Hydroaviation and Aircraft Prototype Engineering (AGOS) of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI) under the direction of A. N. Tupolev and A. A. Arkhangelski. A prototype ANT-40-1 made its first flight on 7 October 1934. Full-scale production of the aircraft under the designation of SB (meaning "High-Speed Bomber") was launched in February 1936.

When creating the new aircraft, the designers paid much attention to the plane's aerodynamic superiority, considering this one of the most important components necessary to obtain high speed. Many structural and technological decisions were made to improve the plane's aerodynamics. It was the first time that an aircraft of this class had smooth metal skin instead of more rigid, corrugated skin; also, new high-strength materials were introduced, flush riveting used, retractable landing gear installed, and crew cockpits enclosed. The SB included the most advanced achievements in the field of aerodynamics, aircraft materials, and technology. As a result, during tests, the ANT-40 prototype nearly matched the maximum speed of the I-16 fighter.

The first production SB planes had 750 hp Klimov М-100 twelve-cylinder, V-type, liquid-cooled engines (a licensed version of the French Hispano-Suiza 12Ybrs engine).

The engines were fitted with cowls featuring a frontal circular radiator which was completely covered by movable shutters which regulated the incoming air flow. The first production SBs were equipped with two-bladed, fixed-pitch metal propellers.

The SB's defensive armament included three gun posts: a starboard post, an upper post, and a hatch post. The starboard mount in the navigator's cockpit consisted of two 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns with a total magazine capacity of 1,900 rounds. The TUR-9 upper turret was equipped with one ShKAS machine gun whose magazine capacity was 1,000 rounds. The LU hatch mount, with one ShKAS machine gun carrying 500 rounds, was intended for cover the aircraft's lower rear. All of the machine guns were belt-fed, which was also was a revolutionary innovation: the rest of the world mostly continued to use detachable magazines.

The bombing armament of the first-series SBs was housed only inside the bomb bay, on two DER-33 horizontal racks (on which FAB-500 or FAB-250 bombs could be suspended) or four DER-34 vertical racks (for FAB-100 bombs or bomb clusters). The plane's maximum bomb capacity was 600 kg (6 FAB-100 bombs, suspended vertically).

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

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

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

{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}

Ar-2

2020-04-30T18:57:11Z

U90879773:

{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other variants
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}
{{Specs-Card|code=ar_2}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian bomber {{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 ===
''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 4,700 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
|-
| 490 || 477 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.8 || 23.4 || 10 || 10 || 366
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,700 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
|-
| 536 || 512 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.3 || 22.0 || 15.4 || 12.5 || 366
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 320 || ~7 || ~4
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 320 || < 320 || < 300 || > 350
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 2,000 m || 1,100 hp || 1,188 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,000 m || 1,050 hp || N/A
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 6mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat & headrest.

== Armaments ==
=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)}}

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

* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (600 kg total)
* 10 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (1,000 kg total)
* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
* 6 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (1,500 kg total)
* 1 x 500 kg FAB-500 bomb (500 kg total)
* 3 x 500 kg FAB-500 bombs (1,500 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}

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

* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, ventral turret (600 rpg)

== Usage in battles ==

Ar-2 is quite fast, and is faster than most other bombers at a similiar BR (like [[B-18A]] and [[He 111 H-3]] ). Use this as an advantage. Go directly for the enemy bases, then go back to the airfield and restart a bombing run. If an enemy plane targets you, keep flying straight and have a slight climb. Use your defensive turrets to scare away enemies tailing you.

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

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="1" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| NP-1
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| Turret 7 mm
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* It is pretty fast (able to outrun [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109's]])
* The air brakes allows for easy landings (even with critical damage), and excellent diving capabilities
* Excellent mobility for a bomber (expanded further with the use of combat flaps and air brakes)
* Good frontal turret aiming range
* Able to take down heavier bombers and some fighters when used correctly (not recommended unless you know what you are doing)
* Adequate payload for its speed and mobility (able to take one base and a half when fully loaded)

'''Cons:'''

* Lightly armoured and easily taken down by anything from 20 mm and above.
* Prone to flat spins with engine damage or when pushed too far.
* Most components are located in the front which makes it easy to destroy in frontal attacks.

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

=== In-game description ===
Arkhangelsky Ar-2 (SB-RK) twin-engine front-line dive bomber (Tupolev OKB).

An all-metal, twin-engine monoplane dive bomber with a retractable landing gear system including a tail wheel. Its crew consisted of three persons.

This aircraft was designed under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelsky and was a further structural development of the high-speed SB bomber.

It differed from the SB in its shorter wing and its streamlined, spindle-shaped nose section and modified nacelles, with water-cooled radiators removed from them and placed on the wing (hence the "SB-RK" designation where "SB" means "high-speed bomber" and "RK" means "radiators-wing"). The SB-RK prototype was tested in 1939. Full-scale production of the aircraft designated the Ar-2 started in 1940 at Factory No. 22, in Moscow.

Production Ar-2s were equipped with 1,100 hp Klimov M-105R twelve-cylinder, V-type, geared water-cooled engines.

The plane's defensive armament included an NU nose mount with a 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun with 500 rounds. The machine gun was fitted in a special sphere that enabled it to fire forward within a 50-degree cone-shaped region.

The TSS-1 upper rear machine gun mount ("TSS" standing for "high-speed aircraft turret") had a 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun with 1,000 rounds and a K-8T collimator sight. When firing, the upper canopy (nicknamed the "turtle") was moved back on rollers along rails and partially raised upward to protect the gunner from the incoming flow.

In order to protect the plane from below, the aircraft had a retractable MV-2 turret which housed a 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun with 600 rounds and an OP-2L periscope sight.

The aircraft's standard bomb capacity was 600 kg (carried internally), which was the same as that of the SB, its predecessor, while its maximum bomb capacity could reach 1,500 kg with various combinations of internal and external loads. More advanced NP-1 racks were fitted under the Ar-2's centre wing section to carry bombs weighing 250 or 500 kg. The bombs were fastened in one central holder near the plane's center of gravity, and the plane's hold on them was reinforced with the help of side stops.

The Ar-2 entered service with the Red Army Air Force in the spring of 1940. The plane was in service from the beginning of the war until late 1944, with the units of the Red Army Air Force and Soviet naval aviation, as a dive bomber and a reconnaissance aircraft. The Ar-2's production was discontinued in early 1941. A total of about 200 aircraft were produced.

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|ElWz1Tl6BwY|'''The Shooting Range #109''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 05:01 discusses the Ar-2.}}

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

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

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

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
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{{AirManufacturer Tupolev}}
{{USSR bombers}}

SB (Family)

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U90879773: The Ar-2 was a variant of the SB

{{DISPLAYTITLE:SB 2M (Family)}}

'''SB 2M''' may refer to:

==Rank I - Aircraft==
* [[Ar-2]]
* [[SB_2M-100|SB 2M-100]]
* [[SB_2M-103|SB 2M-103]]
* [[SB_2M-103U|SB 2M-103U]]
* [[SB_2M-103_MV-3|SB 2M-103 MV-3]]
* [[SB_2M-103U_MV-3|SB 2M-103U MV-3]]
* [[SB_2M-105|SB 2M-105]]

==Rank II - Aircraft==
* [[SB_2M-103U_(China)|SB 2M-103U (''China'')]] - Lend-lease aircraft sent to China

[[Category:Family pages]]

User:U90879773

2020-04-30T18:47:42Z

U90879773: /* Bragging wall */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47 Spooky]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56 Cheyenne]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants Early B-17 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder B-26 Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress B-50 Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F2F F2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair F2G Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82 Twin Mustang (night fighter)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35 P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75 Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_TBY_Sea_Wolf TBU/TBY Sea Wolf]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42 Mixmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43 Jetmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XF10F_Jaguar XF10F Jaguar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D Skypirate]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTB2F XTB2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTSF XTSF]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== USA ===
* [[A-4B|A-4 Skyhawk]]
* [[AU-1|AU-1 Corsair]]

=== Sweden ===

* [[A32A|A 32]]
* [[B3C|B 3]]
* [[B17B|B 17]]
* [[B18A|B 18]]
* [[J21A-1|J 21]]
* [[J21RA|J 21R]]
* [[J22-A|J 22]]
* [[J26|J 26]]
* [[J32B|J 32]]
* [[J35D|J 35]]
* [[T18B-1|T 18]]

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" style="border: 1px solid {{{border|#B0BEC5}}}; background: {{{background|#eeeeee}}};"
! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
|-
| colspan="2" |
All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

User:U90879773

2020-04-30T18:43:58Z

U90879773: /* Wishlist */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47 Spooky]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56 Cheyenne]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants Early B-17 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder B-26 Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress B-50 Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F2F F2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair F2G Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82 Twin Mustang (night fighter)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35 P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75 Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_TBY_Sea_Wolf TBU/TBY Sea Wolf]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42 Mixmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43 Jetmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XF10F_Jaguar XF10F Jaguar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D Skypirate]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTB2F XTB2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTSF XTSF]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* A 32
* B 3
* B 17
* B 18
* J 21
* J 21R
* J 22
* J 26
* J 32
* T 18

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" style="border: 1px solid {{{border|#B0BEC5}}}; background: {{{background|#eeeeee}}};"
! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
|-
| colspan="2" |
All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

J-4

2019-12-27T02:34:11Z

U90879773: /* History */

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-17_china}}
{{About
| about = Soviet-built Chinese jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
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== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 650 || ~12 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || 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 || 2,450 kgf || N/A
|-
|}

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

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

{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was outfitted with the following offensive armament:

* 1 x 37 mm N-37D autocannon (40 rounds total)
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 autocannons (160 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-5K|S-5M|S-21}}

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

* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (total = 500 kg)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 16 x S-5M rockets
* 2 X S-21 rockets


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

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==

The usage of the designation '''J-4''' is unclear, though most western observers claim it was applied to either the MiG-15 or MiG-17. One theory suggested that J-4 was the Chinese designation of the [[MiG-15bis]], though this was later debunked when it was found that the [[J-2]] was in fact a 15bis model. The most likely theory (and the one followed in-game) is that the designation was applied to imported Soviet-built MiG-17As, while license-built MiG-17Fs were designated [[Shenyang F-5|Shenyang J-5 (F-5)]].

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{China jet aircraft}}

J-4

2019-12-27T02:33:27Z

U90879773: /* History */

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-17_china}}
{{About
| about = Soviet-built Chinese jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-17 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 650 || ~12 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || 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 || 2,450 kgf || N/A
|-
|}

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

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

{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was outfitted with the following offensive armament:

* 1 x 37 mm N-37D autocannon (40 rounds total)
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 autocannons (160 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-5K|S-5M|S-21}}

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

* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (total = 500 kg)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 16 x S-5M rockets
* 2 X S-21 rockets


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

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==

The usage of the designation '''J-4''' is unclear, though most western observers claim it was applied to either the MiG-15 or MiG-17. One theory suggested that J-4 was the Chinese designation of the [[MiG-15bis]], though this was later debunked when it was found that the [[J-2]] was in fact a 15bis model. The most likely theory (and the one followed in-game) is that the designation was applied to Soviet-built MiG-17As, while license-built MiG-17Fs were designated [[Shenyang F-5|Shenyang J-5 (F-5)]].

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{China jet aircraft}}

J-4

2019-12-27T02:33:10Z

U90879773: /* History */

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-17_china}}
{{About
| about = Soviet-built Chinese jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-17 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 650 || ~12 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || 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 || 2,450 kgf || N/A
|-
|}

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

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

{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was outfitted with the following offensive armament:

* 1 x 37 mm N-37D autocannon (40 rounds total)
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 autocannons (160 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-5K|S-5M|S-21}}

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

* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (total = 500 kg)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 16 x S-5M rockets
* 2 X S-21 rockets


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

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==

The usage of the designation '''J-4''' is unclear, though most western observers claim it was applied to either the MiG-15 or MiG-17. One theory suggests that J-4 was the Chinese designation of the [[MiG-15bis]], though this was later debunked when it was found that the [[J-2]] was in fact a 15bis model. The most likely theory (and the one followed in-game) is that the designation was applied to Soviet-built MiG-17As, while license-built MiG-17Fs were designated [[Shenyang F-5|Shenyang J-5 (F-5)]].

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{China jet aircraft}}

J-4

2019-12-26T15:47:14Z

U90879773: /* History */ Adding info on the confusing nature of the "J-4" designation

{{Specs-Card|code=mig-17_china}}
{{About
| about = Soviet-built Chinese jet fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = MiG-17 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

== 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 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 2,000 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}} || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || ??.? || 475
|-
|}

==== 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}} || 650 || ~12 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 600 || < 700 || < 750 || 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 || 2,450 kgf || N/A
|-
|}

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

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

{{main|N-37D (37 mm)|NR-23 (23 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' was outfitted with the following offensive armament:

* 1 x 37 mm N-37D autocannon (40 rounds total)
* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 autocannons (160 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|OFAB-250-270 (250 kg)|S-5K|S-5M|S-21}}

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

* 2 x 250 kg OFAB-250-270 bombs (total = 500 kg)
* 16 x S-5K rockets
* 16 x S-5M rockets
* 2 X S-21 rockets


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

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==

The designation ''J-4'' is unclear, though most western observers claim it was applied to either the MiG-15 or MiG-17. One theory claims that J-4 was the Chinese designation of the [[MiG-15bis]], though this was later debunked when it was found that the [[J-2]] was in fact a 15bis model. The most likely theory (and the one followed in-game) is that the designation was applied to Soviet-built MiG-17As, while license-built MiG-17Fs were designated [[Shenyang F-5|Shenyang J-5 (F-5)]].

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{China jet aircraft}}

LeKPz M41

2019-12-23T16:52:00Z

U90879773:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:leKPz M41}}
{{Specs-Card|code=germ_le_kpz_m41}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_leKPz_M41.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

== General info ==
=== Survivability and armour ===
''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''

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

== Armaments ==
=== Main armament ===
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Advise about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''

=== Additional armament ===
''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.''

=== Machine guns ===
''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.''

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

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Germany medium tanks}}

Yer-2 (M-105R) TAT

2019-12-22T18:53:07Z

U90879773: /* External links */

{{Specs-Card|code=er-2_m105r_tat}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = Yer-2 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.27, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to being performance-wise identical to the [[Yer-2 M-105R LU]].

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

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

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

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

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

|}

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

== Armaments ==
=== Suspended armament ===

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

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
* 12 x 50 kg FAB-50 (600 kg total)
* 12 x 100 kg FAB-100 (1,200 kg total)
* 14 x 100 kg FAB-100 (1,400 kg total)
* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (1,000 kg total)
* 6 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (1,500 kg total)
* 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (2,000 kg total)
* 6 x 500 kg FAB-500 (3,000 kg total)
* 2 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 (2,000 kg total)
* 2 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 + 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (4,000 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun (400 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun (1,075 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun (500 rpg)

== 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 instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ???
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Turret 7 mm
| Der-19-20
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
| KD-3-240
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| Turret 12 mm
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
|
|-
|}

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"Yermolayev Yer-2 twin-engine long-range bomber with M-105R engines

Yer-2s of later production series had 1,100 hp Klimov M-105R twelve-cylinder V-shaped geared liquid-cooled engines.

This engine was specially created to be installed on bombers, and it differed from the M-105 in that it had a smaller gear ratio. Externally, M-105R engines differed from M-105s by having individual exhaust pipes instead of twin exhaust manifolds on the side cowlings.

The standard configuration of Yer-2s of later production series included a TAT-VT upper turret with a 12.7 mm Berezin BT machine gun. Instead of the LU-MV-2 hatch mount with a 7.62 mm ShKAS, the aircraft was given an LU-MV-2B mount with a 12.7 mm BT machine gun featuring a manual reloading system and fed from detachable magazines. The total magazine capacity was 240 rounds.

The Yer-2 bomber outperformed the DB-3F's maximum and cruise speed, as well as its flight range (with a normal combat load). In comparison to the DB-3F, the Yer-2 was easier to pilot. But the relatively low critical altitude of the M-105 engines meant that combat missions with the Yer-2 were very risky, since the chance of being hit by anti-aircraft gun fire or intercepted by enemy fighters was higher, and the plane was also more affected by weather conditions on its route.

In addition, the Yer-2 had unsatisfactory longitudinal and lateral stability, due to the large loads imposed on the aircraft's flight controls. The insufficient power of M-105 engines dramatically increased the runway length required for takeoff.

When World War II started, no Yer-2s yet served with the Soviet troops. The first bomber air regiment to use this aircraft was formed in August of 1941.

Yer-2 bombers flew their first sortie on August 10, 1941, when they participated in a raid over Berlin. Regiments armed with Yer-2s acted as day and night bombers on the Western Front. They bombed Polotsk, Minsk, Orsha, Vitebsk, Novgorod, and Smolensk. In November 1941, Yer-2s attacked Königsberg. Yer-2 bombers with M-105 engines fought until May 1942, but some machines were flown until late 1943.

The production of Yer-2s with M-105 engines was discontinued in September 1941. A total of 71 aircraft had been built."

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden Vehicles]]

Yer-2 (M-105) TAT

2019-12-22T18:52:52Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=er-2_m105_tat}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = Yer-2 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.37, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to being performance-wise identical to the [[Yer-2 M-105]].

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

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

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

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

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

|}

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

== Armaments ==
=== Suspended armament ===

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

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
* 12 x 50 kg FAB-50 (600 kg total)
* 12 x 100 kg FAB-100 (1,200 kg total)
* 14 x 100 kg FAB-100 (1,400 kg total)
* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (1,000 kg total)
* 6 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 (1,500 kg total)
* 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (2,000 kg total)
* 6 x 500 kg FAB-500 (3,000 kg total)
* 2 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 (2,000 kg total)
* 2 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 + 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 (4,000 kg total)

=== Defensive armament ===

{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun (400 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun (1,075 rpg)
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun (500 rpg)

== 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 instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" | Mixer
! rowspan="2" | Pitch
! colspan="3" | Radiator
! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ??? || rowspan="2" | ???
|-
|}

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| II
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| III
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| IV
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|}

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

'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"Yermolayev DB-240 (Yer-2) twin-engine long-range bomber

A four-seat, all-metal monoplane with an inverted gull wing, a twin-fin tail, and a retractable landing gear system including a tail wheel.
This plane was designed by OKB-240, under the direction of V. G. Yermolayev. The DB-240 was based on the Stal-7 passenger aircraft designed at the Civil Air Fleet Research Institute under the direction of R. L. Bartini.

The DB-240 prototype got off the ground for the first time on May 14, 1940. Full-scale production of the aircraft, under the designation of Yer-2, was started in May 1941 at Voronezh Aircraft Factory No. 18.

Originally, the DB-240 was designed with the promising M-106 liquid-cooled engines in mind. However, the development of the M-106 took longer than expected, and the designers urgently had to revise the whole project since the M-105 engines were less powerful and designed for lower altitudes but had already been launched into full-scale production. This forced replacement of the power unit significantly reduced the DB-240's combat capabilities, since its speed and altitude were noticeably decreased.

Yer-2s of the first production series were equipped with 1,100 hp Klimov M-105 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engines with three-bladed variable-pitch metal VISh-22Ye propellers.

The aircraft's defensive armament included three turrets. One 7.62 mm ShKAS belt-fed machine gun with 500 rounds was hinged in the navigator's nose mount just like it had been on the DB-3F. A Mozharovsky-Venevidov LU-MV-2 hatch mount was fitted in the lower rear hatch between the 18th and the 21st frames. The mount was retracted in the fuselage when in the travelling position or extended before firing. A 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun with an OP-2L optical sight and 1,075 rounds was mounted on a mobile carriage. The first production aircraft had Mozharovsky-Venevidov MV-3 turrets, with a 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun featuring an OPT-1 sight and 1,200 rounds. Then, heavy TAT-VT turrets started to be delivered, and the light MV-3 turret was replaced with a heavy TAT-VT aerodynamic turret featuring a 12.7 mm Berezin BT machine gun with 400 rounds.

The aircraft's bombing armament included two external Der-19-20 beams enabling it to suspend bombs weighing from 100 to 1,000 kg (FAB-100, FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1000, BRAB-220, BRAB-500, BRAB-1000, P-250). The fuselage bomb bay had inside a pair of KDZ-240 twin cluster bomb racks designed to suspend four FAB-250 or FAB-500 bombs, as well as four KD2-240 triple cluster bomb racks designed to suspend 12 FAB-50 or FAB-100 bombs. External suspension enabled the aircraft to carry two VAP-500 spray tanks or the same number of UKhAP-500 all-purpose chemical tanks to create smoke screens. Four ABK-240 bomb clusters could be suspended inside the bomb bay, with bomblets up to 15 kg or incendiary ampoules. The Yer-2's maximum bomb capacity for short distances was 4,000 kg (two FAB-1000s on the outside and four FAB-500s suspended inside)."

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

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden Vehicles]]

SB 2M-103 MV-3

2019-12-22T17:56:01Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103_mv3}}
{{About
| about = gift Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==



{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} gift Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.29, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy. Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.

From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]

SB 2M-103U

2019-12-22T17:55:37Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card|code=sb_2m_103u}}
{{About
| about = Russian bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other uses
| link = SB 2M (Family)
}}

== Description ==



{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} gift Russian bomber {{Battle-rating}}. Though initially in the game pre-1.29, this plane was removed upon Update 1.37 due to redundancy. Those players who acquired the aircraft before it was removed still have access to it.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

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

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

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

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

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

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

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

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


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

== Usage in the battles ==


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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
*

'''Cons:'''
*

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

=== In-game description ===
"In 1937, designers under the direction of A. A. Arkhangelski began working to improve the SB even more. The aircraft received a 960 hp Klimov M-103 twelve-cylinder, V-shaped, liquid-cooled engine. The M-103 engine, created in 1936-37, was based on the M-100.

After testing was performed, the SB 2M-103 bomber was launched into full-scale production in 1938 under the designation of ""96th series"".
SB 2M-103 planes of the 96th series had external DER-19 bomb racks under the centre wing section that were designed to carry aerial bombs weighing up to 500 kg. The aircraft's maximum bomb capacity was increased up to 1,500 kg. DER-19 racks could house external teardrop-shaped fuel tanks with a capacity of 370 litres each.

To improve reliability, a mechanical bomb release system was introduced and also duplicated in the pilot's cockpit. The aircraft was equipped with an AFA-13 photo camera. An electrohydraulic landing gear retraction system was used, and the pilot's chair received an armored backrest. Due to these many changes, the aircraft's flight weight increased significantly, and the airframe's structure was strengthened.

From this point on, all production SB 2M-103s began to be produced with a shielded MV-3 gun turret and an LU hatch mount with an optical sight. An inert gas filling system was introduced for the fuel tanks.

Planes of later production series had modified M-103U and M-103A engines. These engines were equipped with ducted coolant radiators located over the engine. The power unit cowling was completely changed. For this, the engine oil coolers were moved to the leading edge of the outer wing.

This SB 2M-103 with ducted radiators became the most high-speed model among production SB bombers, reaching a speed of 450 km/h at a height of 4,100 m. These bombers were produced full-scale from 1939-40, being nicknamed ""Shchuka"" (""Pike"", as a fish) among the troops, due to the distinctive form of their engine cowls.

From December 1939 on, all SB bombers were equipped with VISh-22 three-bladed, controllable-pitch propellers."

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

== See also ==

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
* Martin [[Martin 139WC|139WC]]
* Fiat [[BR.20 DR|BR.20]]
* Martin [[Martin 167-A3|167]] Maryland
* Mitsubishi [[Ki-21-Ia|Ki-21]]
* Heinkel [[He 111 H-3|He 111]]

== Sources ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USSR bombers}}
[[Category:Hidden vehicles]]

J8A

2019-12-20T14:52:16Z

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{{Specs-Card|code=gladiator_j8a}}
{{About
| about = Swedish fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = Gladiator (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.93 "Shark Attack"]] but was unavailable to be played in any game mode, however, it could be flown in test-flight and with the mission editor against NPC aircraft. The aircraft was fully implemented in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].

The {{PAGENAME}} or the original Gloster Gladiator Mk II was developed in an awkward time, in that it was an advancement in bi-plane technology over what was already in production, however, its time was almost up even before it rolled out the door as state-of-the-art monoplanes were beginning to take to the skies and outperform even the most advanced biplanes. Though a long future looked grim for the Gladiator, nevertheless it went into production and found a place in the Air Forces not only for the British but other nations such as the Swedish.

Initially a private venture by Gloster, the SS.37 started by modifying an existing prototype, the Gloster Gauntlet and outfit it with a Bristol Mercury M.E.30 radial engine and streamline the existing structure and wings to increase aerodynamic efficiency. By the time trials started, the plane was outfitted with a Mercury IV engine and then retooled for the Mercury VIS engine. Later adjustments outfitted the aircraft with a Mercury IX engine and a two-blade wooden fixed-pitch propeller, though some later models switched to a three-bladed metal pitch-adjustable propeller.

The Gladiator was the last British biplane to be produced, but it was the first one to feature a fully enclosed cockpit and though it entered service with the British, it almost immediately left the service being replaced by newer-generation fighters such as the Hawker [[Hurricane (Family)|Hurricane]] and Supermarine [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]. While the British no longer found use with the biplanes, other nations felt they would be a fine addition and countries such as Sweden and 12 other countries nabbed up 216 of the remaining Gladiators. Those picked up by Sweden were redesignated ''J8A'' (Jaktplan = fighter airplane).

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

[[File:J8a_an_trn_26_001.png|450px|thumb|right|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' on the tail of a [[Flegel%27s_Bf_109_A|Bf 109 A-1]].]]
The {{PAGENAME}} is an average biplane in terms of manoeuvrability, however, it is very stiff to the controls when attempting to roll the aircraft. Though an excellent flyer at lower altitudes and at lower speeds, keeping its speed up will increase its effectiveness when engaging in turn battles with other aircraft. The Bristol Mercury-IX engine allows this aircraft to reach top speeds of over 400 kph (~250 mph) and can be a contender with other biplanes, however it will start to struggle against early monoplanes such as the Heinkel [[He 112 (Family)|He 112]], Messerschmitt [[Flegel's Bf 109 A|Bf 109A]], Polykarpov [[I-16 (Family)|I-16]] and the Brewster [[F2A-1|F2A]] fighters. Though not as fast nor does it have the armament these do, it does have a turning advantage they do not and can sometimes make a quick turn around or tail-chase a faster fighter long enough to put guns on target and eliminate an enemy.

The {{PAGENAME}} has a very low stall speed and with the throttle reduced to around 55%, this fighter can maintain level flight at a speed of about 80 kph (50 mph) without nosing over. The vertical stabilizer is rather large for an aircraft of this type which lends itself to being an excellent aircraft for performing wing-over and hammerhead manoeuvres, especially when luring newer and unsuspecting enemy pilots into a rope-a-dope manoeuvre allowing for the {{PAGENAME}} to immediately change direction and pursue the tailing enemy fighter which may have themselves stalled out and set themselves up to be the perfect target for an inbound {{PAGENAME}}.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,420 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
|-
| 402 || 385 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 16.7 || 17.3 || 13.4 || 13.4 || 232
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 4,420 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
|-
| ??? || 414 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || 16.0 || ??.? || 15.7 || 232
|-
|}

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

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 240 || < 200 || < 330 || > 190
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,115 m || 810 hp || 826 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


Like many aircraft just prior to the break out of World War II, the {{PAGENAME}} was not outfitted with any armour plating. The {{PAGENAME}} relied on its engine to get the aircraft where it needed to go and helped the aircraft get into a position where the guns should shoot down an enemy, any attempts to install armour plating would have only slowed down the already relatively slow biplane which would not have been worth the trade-off.

To maintain the centre of balance for this fighter, the pilot, fuel tank and engine take up the fuselage from the middle to the front, any attacks on this aircraft in this zone risk hitting a critical component, ending the {{PAGENAME}}'s fight in the battle earlier than expected. Though a closed cockpit may offer the pilot protection from glancing shots, it will not do much for head-on or side attacks.

== Armaments ==
[[File:J8a_an_trn_26_003.png|450px|thumb|right|A flight of '''{{PAGENAME}}''''s.]]
=== Offensive armament ===

{{main|Ksp m/22 (8 mm)}}

The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
* 2 x 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns, side-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)
* 2 x 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns, wing-mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)

The Swedish Air Forces decided to not outfit their {{PAGENAME}} fighters with the standard .303 machine guns the British typically used, instead they opted to install four 8 mm Ksp m/22 machine guns, two mounted on each side of the pilot within arm's reach and the other two were mounted one under each side of the lower wing. It is important for pilots of this aircraft to determine at what distance they typically engage enemy aircraft at as convergence of the machine guns is a necessity to manage to effectively put as many bullets as possible into the enemy fighter. Typically in biplanes, a closer convergence setting of 100 to 250 m is best for close-in fighting, typically as one gets farther out from there, bullets lose some of their punch.

Many ace pilots from all sides of the war stated that when the enemy filled the windscreen, there was no way you could not hit, thereby guaranteeing a hit and conserving ammunition. The {{PAGENAME}} does not have the machine-gun speed of those found on some Russian biplanes as it is necessary to synchronize the firing of the guns in the fuselage to fire through the propeller arc. With 2,000 rounds of ammunition distributed between all four machine guns, it is recommended to fire in short bursts, mainly to prevent overheating and jamming of the machine guns. Typically you can continuously fire about 750 rounds of ammunition before the guns jam up and require a cool down before they can be used again.

When possible, change out the default ammunition belts for either tracer belts which are very effective against other biplanes, especially those which have fabric coverings and non-self sealing fuel tanks as tracer rounds have a good chance of setting planes on fire which can rarely put the flames out. Air belts are another good choice due to the explosive filler in the round which helps to damage or disable aircraft faster than regular bullets. For those pilots who like to sneak into a fight and catch enemy aircraft unaware, stealth belts are the way to go as there are no tracer rounds to give away your position. The enemy pilots tend to realize where the stealth bullets are coming from only too late as their aircraft is coming apart and falling to the ground.

== Usage in battles ==

[[File:J8a_an_trn_26_002.png|450px|thumb|right|Scratch one more Bf 109.]]
On early maps which tend to favour biplanes and some early monoplanes, the {{PAGENAME}} pilot has the option to decide which type of target they will go after and arm up the ammunition to do so. The {{PAGENAME}} is a multirole aircraft which can pursue either air-to-air combat, ground attack or both. The {{PAGENAME}} is a very effective turn fighter and can hold its own against many early biplanes, but due to its speed, it has the option to turn fight or attempt early Boom & Zoom runs. If flying at an altitude above the enemy aircraft, the {{PAGENAME}} can selectively choose targets, swoop down on them and either zoom back up to altitude or zoom away out of range of slower aircraft before turning around.

One of the advantages of this aircraft's low-speed capabilities is its very low stall speed, which lends itself to be handy when strafing ground targets. Lightly armoured targets such as anti-aircraft artillery, light trucks and some light tanks can be in reach with the {{PAGENAME}}. When swooping in at a lower speed and attacking ground targets, after a pass, fly up in a shallow climb and perform a wing-over to immediately face the direction you just came in and begin to target up enemy vehicles and repeat. Fortified pill-boxes, medium and heavy tanks should be avoided as they will be relatively impervious to the 8 mm machine gunfire.

{{PAGENAME}} fighters work great in teams of two or three. Fighters can rotate being "bait" for enemy aircraft, attempting to take an enemy for a tail and while the enemy if focusing on their target, one or both of your teammates then zip in and take out the enemy target and if you happen to catch them when they are close to stall speed, the easier it will be to eliminate them from the match.

=== 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 || Not controllable Not auto controlled || Not controllable Not auto controlled || Not controllable Not auto controlled || Separate || Not controllable 1 gear || Not controllable
|-
|}

=== Modules ===
{| class="wikitable"
! Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! Survivability
! Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 8 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| New 8 mm MGs
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
* Can go up to 418 km/h
* It's four 8 mm machine guns can quickly shred other low tier planes
* 2,000 rounds of ammunition total, can fire continuously about 750 rounds before guns jam
* Very high max altitude for its rank
* Fixed-pitch propeller reduces the need for manual engine control tweaking
* Fantastic rudder control for stall manoeuvres
* Very low stall speed

'''Cons:'''
* Climb rate is slower than most other planes that rival it
* Poor roll rate
* Higher than average required takeoff length for biplanes
* No armour protection
* During simulator battles, much of the front view is obscured by the upper wing and canopy framing
* No option for bombs or rockets, strict aerial or ground attack with 8 mm machine guns only

== History ==


In 1936, a new defence resolution was made by the Swedish defence ministry to organise one new fighter wing and four new bomber wings in light of rising tensions in Europe. The new fighter wing was intended to provide an aerial defence to the Stockholm region and would consist of three squadrons. After a selection process, the Gloster Gladiator was found to be the aircraft most suited to requirements, and an order was made for 55 aircraft, which were to be locally fitted with engines and armament.

The first Gloster Gladiator was delivered to the Swedish Air Force on April 15th 1937 and locally designated as the 'Jaktplan 8' (J8). While the first few Swedish Gladiators were fitted with the Fairey three-bladed propeller, the decision was taken to switch back to the earlier fixed-pitch two-bladed wooden propeller. The first 37 aircraft were built to Gladiator Mk.I standard with a 645 hp NOHAB-built Bristol Mercury VIS2; the last batch of 18 aircraft were built to Gladiator Mk.II standard with an 840 hp NOHAB-built Bristol Mercury VIII. The former batch thus became known as the J8, while the latter batch was known as the J8A. Both types were armed with the Ksp m/36, which was a license-built version of the Browning M1917 chambered for 8x63mm ammunition. Deliveries of the Swedish Gloster Gladiator concluded on July 16th 1939, but two aircraft were already lost in service before deliveries were finalised. The Gladiators were initially allocated to F1 Västmanland in 1937 before a new wing was formed. This wing, F8, was transferred to Barkarby, north of Stockholm, in October of 1938, becoming F8 Barkarby.

Initial impressions of the Gloster Gladiator were mixed: the type was brand-new (having first flown in 1934 and having entered RAF service in February of 1937), but already conceptually outdated in comparison with types such as the German Bf 109, British Hawker Hurricane and the American P-35. As a result, more modern types were urgently sourced.

International events led to the Swedish J8 to have their ''combat debut'' in 1939 - albeit not under Swedish colours. Following the invasion of Finland by the Soviet Union on November 30th 1939, numerous countries offered military support to Finland, including neighbouring Sweden which went as far to form a volunteer squadron - ''Flygflottilj 19'' - which would enter combat under Finnish colours. The F19 Wing consisted of 12 J8A Gloster Gladiators capable of carrying 8 light bombs and 4 B4 Hawker Harts light bombers, supported by a Junkers F13, a Raab-Katzenstein RB-26 and a Waco ZQC-6 liaison aircraft, and was manned entirely by Swedish volunteers. After intense negotiations and preparations during December 1939 and early January 1940, the F19 Wing entered combat on January 12th 1940 with a raid on Soviet troop concentrations and air bases near Märkäjärvi, Salmijärvi and Salla. While the Hawker Hart bombers fared rather badly against enemy opposition (2 collided and 1 was shot down on this first raid, with 1 crew member killed, 2 taken PoW and 3 managing to ski back to their bases), the Gloster Gladiators went on to do rather better during their deployment. Over the course of two months, Swedish pilots claimed 10 kills; other than the 3 Harts lost on the first raid, the unit lost 3 Gladiators of which 2 were lost in accidents (one in a landing accident, pilot unhurt, and one due to structural failure, pilot killed), and 1 was shot down by Soviet airmen on January 23rd 1940 (pilot KIA). Following the cease-fire of March 13th 1940, the F19 Wing returned to Sweden and was disbanded.

In 1940, F8 Barkarby was re-equipped with the J9 (Seversky EP-1), with the J8s transferred to the F9 Säve wing which was tasked with protecting Gothenborg. The J8's stint with F9 was short, being replaced by the J11 (Fiat CR.42), after which they were used to equip the F10 Ängelholm Wing tasked with protecting Malmö. When the F10 Wing, in turn, was re-equipped with the J20 (Reggiane Re.2000), the J8's role as a frontline fighter in Swedish Air Force service was considered over, and the aircraft were distributed among other wings as advanced trainers, reserves and base hacks. During the latter part of their career in the Swedish Air Force, J8s were used piecemeal by the F8, F9, F10, F13, F16 and F20 wings. About 20 aircraft remained in service at the end of the Second World War, at which point they were progressively withdrawn from service as they were considered as being at the end of their service life. The last three Swedish J8 Gladiators were withdrawn from service on February 10th 1947.

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

== See also ==

;Other variants in-game
* [[Gladiator (Family)]]

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Fiat [[CR.32]]
* Fiat [[CR.42]]
* Grumman [[F3F-2|F3F]]
* Polikarpov [[I-15 (Family)|I-15]]
* Polikarpov [[I-153 M-62|I-153]]

== External links ==

* [[Wikipedia:Gloster_Gladiator|[Wikipedia] Gloster Gladiator]
* [https://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/1999/05/stuff_eng_detail_gladiator.htm [IPMS Stockholm] Gloster Gladiator in Detail - Gladiators in Sweden]
* [http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/gladiator_sweden.htm [Håkans aviation page<nowiki>]</nowiki> J8 Gloster Gladiator in the Swedish Air Force]
* [http://users.kymp.net/mode0522/planes/gladiator.html [Jari Juvonen's page] Gloster Gladiator Mk II ( J8A )]

{{Sweden fighters}}

User:U90879773

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U90879773: /* Wishlist */

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk A4D/A-4]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants AU-1 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants Early B-17 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder B-26 Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress B-50 Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F2F F2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair F2G Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82 Twin Mustang (night fighter)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35 P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75 Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_TBY_Sea_Wolf TBU/TBY Sea Wolf]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42 Mixmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43 Jetmaster]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XF10F_Jaguar XF10F Jaguar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D Skypirate]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTB2F XTB2F]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_XTSF XTSF]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken#Full-size_Drakens J 35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* A 32
* B 3
* B 17
* B 18
* J 21
* J 21R
* J 22
* J 26
* J 32
* T 18

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" style="border: 1px solid {{{border|#B0BEC5}}}; background: {{{background|#eeeeee}}};"
! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
|-
| colspan="2" |
All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

P-51 (Family)

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:P-51 (Family)}}

'''P-51''' may refer to:



==Rank II - Aircraft==
* [[A-36]] - Ground attack version of Mustang Mk IA
* [[P-51A|P-51A ''Thunder League'']]

==Rank III - Aircraft==
* [[Mustang_Mk_IA_(Great_Britain)|Mustang Mk IA]] - ''(The first 93 P-51s supplied to Great Britain through lend-lease were NA-83s designated Mustang Mk.IA)''
* [[P-51|P-51 ''Mustang'']]

==Rank IV - Aircraft==
* [[P-51D-5|P-51D-5 ''Mustang'']]
* [[P-51D-10|P-51D-10 ''Mustang'']] - ''(Pilot: Ray S. Wetmore)''
* [[P-51D-20_(China)|P-51D-20 ''(China)'']] - Lend-lease aircraft provided to China.
* [[P-51D-20-NA|P-51D-20-NA ''Mustang'']]
* [[P-51D-30|P-51D-30 ''Mustang'']]
* [[P-51H-5-NA|P-51H-5-NA ''Mustang'']]
* [[P-51K_(China)|P-51K ''(China)'']] - Lend-lease aircraft provided to China.
* [[F-82E|F-82E ''Twin Mustang'']]

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==P-51 nomenclature==

* P-51 variants P-51 (no suffix), A, and Mustang Mk I and II were the original Allison engined versions. These aircraft were originally named "Invader" by the USAAF, but soon changed to "Mustang" for consistency with the RAF version.
* A-36 was the ground-attack version of the P-51A. It featured dive brakes on the upper and lower surfaces of the wings. Its official name was "Apache", but was often referred to as "Invader" or "Mustang".
* P-51B, C, and Mustang Mk III featured a license-built British Merlin engine. The B and C models were identical, the only difference being the place of manufacture. The aircraft were originally designated P-78.
* P-51D, K, and Mustang Mk IV were the definitive bubbletop variants. The D and K differed only in the use of propeller.
* XP-51F, G, J and P-51H, L, and M were lightweight versions. Most were powered by Merlin engines, but the J was powered by an Allison. Only the H was mass produced, but was too late to see combat in WWII. The L and M were canceled after the war with only a single M produced.
* P-51s modified for photo-reconnaissance were redesignated F-6.
* P-51s still in service in 1947 were redesignated F-51s. This change was due to the Air Force breaking off from the Army.
* Some F-51Ds were modified as two-seat trainers. These are known as TF-51Ds.
* Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Australia produced P-51Ds locally as the CA-18 Mustang Mk 21, Mk 22, and Mk 23. The first such aircraft were assembled from kits supplied by the US under the designation CA-17 Mustang Mk 20. CAC also planned to produce the P-51H locally as the CA-21 Mustang Mk 24, but orders were cancelled after the war before any were built.
* After the war, Trans Florida Aviation (later Cavalier Aircraft Corporation) bought surplus P-51s and modified them into executive business aircraft. These were known as Cavalier Mustangs, many of which survive today but have been restored back into P-51s (most as TF-51s).
* Cavalier Aircraft Corporation also rebuilt P-51D airframes with upgraded military equipment for export to El Salvador and Indonesia under the designation Cavalier Mustang II.
* XP-82, P-82B, C, and D were basically two P-51Hs joined at the wing and counter-rotating propellers. The P-82 (later F-82) was known as the "Twin Mustang".
* XP-82A, F-82E, F, G, and H were powered by Allison engines as the Merlin was no longer produced in the US.
* PA-48 "Enforcer" was a heavily modified Cavalier Mustang with a turboprop engine. It was originally designated Cavalier Turbo Mustang III before it was sold to Piper Aircraft. It failed to receive a USAF contract, and only four aircraft were produced, ending Mustang production.

[[Category:Family pages]]

F-82E

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|cockpit=359937/1222192
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{{About
| about = American twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This fighter was introduced in [[Update 1.39]].

Perhaps the most distinctive feature about the F-82E "Twin Mustang" is that it literally looks like two P-51 conjoined together into a plane.

This means the F-82E Twin Mustang has nearly two of everything, two fuselages, two engines, two tails, and two pilots. The last of which makes the Twin Mustang more survivable than most other aircraft as each can work independently if the other is incapacitated.

Built with the intent of long-range escort for the B-29 Superfortress bombers, the fuel capacity in the Twin Mustang is also much higher than its contemporaries.

Unlike the preceding American planes, the Twin Mustang no longer features wing-mounted armament but instead are now centre-mounted between the fuselages, so gun convergence is no longer a big issue.

The F-82E works best as a high-altitude bomber-killer or escort plane. While its respectable payload of bombs, machine guns, and rockets make it an effective ground attacker, it is very vulnerable in that role unless the enemy's fighters have all been neutralized.

The F-82E's main assets are its destructive firepower (with the gun pod) combined with massive ammo count, its good climbing speed and its amazing escape speed. Using the tracer bullets and shooting continuously it is possible to adjust aim effectively from more than 1.5 km away. In head-ons, this means your opponent will usually be destroyed or crippled well before he gets his own target indicator. With bombers, it means one serious burst from 0.7-1.0 km will deliver a critical, and a full-second burst from less than 0.7 km should cut any bomber into several pieces.

== 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 6,126 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
|-
| 713 || 696 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 28.3 || 28.7 || 15.3 || 15.3 || 450
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,126 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
|-
| 770 || 742 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.8 || 27.0 || 26.4 || 18.7 || 450
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 812 || 450 || 520 || ~8 || ~8
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 450 || < 400 || < 500 || > 240
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 5,000 m || 3,200 hp || 4,499 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windshield
* 6.35 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armour plate, pilot and co-pilot
* 8 mm Steel - Armor plate, pilot and co-pilot's seats
* 11 mm Steel - Armor plate headrests, pilot and co-pilot
* 19.05mm Steel - Engine protective plate

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

{{main|Browning M3 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M3 machine guns, center-mounted (400 rpg = 2,400 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AN-M66A2 (2,000 lb)|HVAR|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 2 x 1000 lbs AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
* 2 x 2000 lbs AN-M66A2 bombs (4,000 lb total)
* 10 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
* 8 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, center-mounted (400 rpg = 3,200 total)

== Usage in battles ==

Start play by climbing above 5,000 m while always maintaining a speed above 290 kph. If this brings you in range of enemy fighters before you have achieved a height advantage simply turn away and let them seek other targets. Once you have achieved 5,000 m altitude with airspeed above 300 kph you are virtually invulnerable since you will always have the option of running away with or without diving. You can seek and destroy bombers. Any fighter foolish enough to go after you should be dealt with head-on starting from more than 1.2 km away to ensure time to adjust and kill with your machine guns. If this is not an option or if you are being engaged by a pair of fighters, or if your initial pass fails to kill, keep running. Very few planes have the ability to follow you and your frame is sturdy enough to withstand the occasional long-distance hit.

As a rule, never let your airspeed drop below 300 kph; do not go near ground level if there is more than one enemy fighter in the vicinity unless your airspeed is above 500 kph, and never engage in furballs.

When used as a heavy fighter, keep in mind the brutally low handling capability of the F-82. Always avoid "furballs" and stay above your opponents. The climb rate makes the F-82 a capable bomber-killer. As a bomber killer, the aiming problems that many pilots face against smaller, more agile fighters evaporate. It is recommended to utilize the 8 x M2 Gun pod, due to the extremely high damage output. However, more experienced players may do away with this option, as it does hamper the handling of the craft.

Due to its high speed, it is very dangerous when used in a boom and run strategy (energy retention and a very high top speed in level flight mean it can be literally untouchable for a lot of single-engine fighters). In this case, it's very important to watch one's speed and to throttle back in dives or it can lose its wings due to high speed. For achieving the maximum straight-line speed at sea level, one should have the engine mixture set to 72%.

Remember, do not attempt to engage smaller and nimbler fighters, as most of the times you will overshoot and completely miss due to the poor handling.

Always use the tracer bullets with your six or fourteen 12.7 mm machine guns. Not only are the tracers very effective incendiaries, but they also give you the ability to see exactly where you are shooting up to 2 km away. This is invaluable in destroying bombers from far enough away to avoid their tail gunners, and in achieving incredible accuracy in head-ons well before your enemy gets a target indicator on you.

Boom and Zoom is not an ideal strategy with the F-82. At about 650 kph you will experience extreme control stiffening. The F-82 excels in the destruction of bombers and other aircraft in head-ons.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
| FMBC mk.1
|
|-
| II
| New Boosters
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
| FLBC mk.1
| NAGP mk.1
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| New 12 mm MGs
| FLBC mk.3
|
|-
| IV
| G-Suit
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
| FRC mk.5
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Variety of payload options
* Good fast-firing armament (M3 Browning MGs) with a high ammo capacity
* Above average climb rate
* Fast once upgraded(can outrun pretty much every fighter in level flight)
* Excellent in head-ons (which should rather be avoided due to large profile of F-82)
* M20 API-T ammunition option
* When equipped with a gun pod the F-82 is a flying flamethrower
* Brutal acceleration in dive
* Centre-mounted armament both primary and gun pod, allowing for devastating accuracy
* Pilot and co-pilot seated offset from the centre of the aircraft, making them harder to reliably hit
* Sturdy airframe

'''Cons:'''

* Poor handling
* Difficult to aim(it gets a bit better with booster upgrade)
* Elevator prone to failure when damaged
* With the gun pod installed, the continuous fire will slow the plane down significantly
* Prone to control stiffening in a dive

== History ==


Designed to provide the US forces with long-range escort capabilities over the Pacific, the F-82 bore the appearance of desperate measures taken to use surplus P-51 parts. In reality, the F-82 was purposely designed as such in order to provide a fighter plane that had fresh pilots ready to engage, despite the tedious nature of long distance flights. Each fuselage carried a pilot and a co-pilot/navigator which reduced individual fatigue over long missions.

The F-82 started development in 1944, with significant deliveries done in early 1946. Although too late for the war, the fighter still saw extensive use by Air Defense Command as an escort fighter and a night fighter. 14 F-82's were converted to winterized interceptors for use over Alaska. It also saw significant use in the Korean War with Japanese based (US planes deployed from Japan) F-82s among the first aircraft to operate over Korea. In fact, the first three North Korean aircraft shot down by US forces were done so by the Twin Mustang.

=== In-game description ===
"In late 1943, North American aviation designers proposed a design project: a new long-range fighter designated the P-82 (NA-120). One two-seat machine was to be created from two P-51D aircraft. The fuselage, one wing (left or right) and the vertical empennage were taken from the production fighter. The fuselages were connected with a new central wing section and a rectangular tailplane. The result was a strong and rigid frame without a central nacelle.

The aircraft was launched into full-scale production in 1944. Several variants were based on it, including the P-82G (NA-150) night interceptor fighter, which started full-scale production in 1946.

The power unit of the P-82G consisted of two Allison V-1710-143 and V-1710-145 (to the left and to the right, respectively) twelve-cylinder, V-type, liquid-cooled engines producing a maximum power of 1,930 hp. The engines were equipped with flame arresters in their exhaust pipes.

An SCR-720C radar was housed in a large container fastened under the center wing section. The radar antenna was installed in a radar-transparent nosecone which protruded ahead of the propeller arc.

The plane's armament consisted of six 12.7 mm Colt-Browning M2.5 machine guns, with 400 rounds each, housed in the center wing section. It was possible to suspend two fuel tanks, two 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs, or four guide rails for unguided HVAR missiles under the wing panels.

The left cockpit was occupied by the pilot, and the right one by the radar operator. The operator did not have a second control system, so an automatic pilot was installed on the aircraft to reduce the in-flight load on the pilot.

The night interceptor was fitted with extra radio electronic equipment: a blind instrument landing system, a radio altimeter, an AN/APS-13 rear attack warning radar, and an AN/APN-19 identification friend or foe transponder.

In June 1948, the US military aircraft designation system was changed. Accordingly, the P-82G was now designated the F-82G. 14 F-82G fighters were converted to a special F-82H Arctic version, to be operated in Alaska.

Production of the F-82G was discontinued in 1949, with 59 aircraft built in total. They became the last piston-engined fighters built in the USA.

F-82G night fighters participated in the Korean War. On 27 June 1950, the crew of an F-82G from the 68th Fighter Squadron (68 FS) shot down a North Korean plane. It was the first air victory in the Korean War and the first victory of the newly formed USAF."

== Media ==
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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;''
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== External links ==
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{{USA twin-engine fighters}}

P-51H-5-NA

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-51h-5_na
|cockpit=370270/1264446
}}
{{About
|about=aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
|link=P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced into the game in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]

The P-51H-5NA is the last propeller plane in the USAAF fighter line. While retaining all features the earlier versions may offer, its powerplant is upgraded.

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


{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,000 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
|-
| 736 || 721 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 19.9 || 20.8 || 12.3 || 12.3 || 396
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,000 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
|-
| 828 || 776 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 18.7 || 19.0 || 27.0 || 18.2 || 396
|-
|}

====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}} ||651|| ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 483 || < 400 || < 420 || > 300
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 3,657 m || 1,680 hp || 2,333 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 7,863 m || 1,410 hp || 1,958 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot.
* 19.05 mm Steel plate in front of the engine.
* 6.35 mm Steel plate between the engine and pilot.
* 15.87 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.

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

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

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

* 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (390 rpg inner + 260 rpg outer x2 = 1,820 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

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

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

* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
* 6 x 114 mm M8 rockets
* 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (200 lb total)
* 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 2 x 1000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (200 lb total)
* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)


== Usage in battles ==

The P-51H-5NA is a high altitude turnfighter. It has impressive performance against most props it may face and it can put a considerable fight against earlier jets. Compared to its German and British counterparts, it outperforms them by a fair amount in engine performance. The P-51H-5NA can also be used as a strike fighter, as it can have great loadouts of combinations of bombs and rockets for this purpose.

Whilst having great engine performance, The P-51H-5NA can turn impressively as well, outmanoeuvring most of its German counterparts. It has good ordnance, capable of shooting any aircraft down with relative ease, as well as being able to dodge incoming attacks by jets. It has a good climb rate which also gives it an option to put up a fight against jet encounters, being able to perform boom and zoom attacks as its energy retention is good. It has a tendency to break its wings while zoom climbing at speeds higher than 550km/h. It also uses high octane fuel, which means it has considerable susceptibility to fire.

At low altitude, fighting with a turnfighter mindset will mostly work. If jets are present, try not to drop your speeds too much, as you may need to dodge multiple shots. The P-51H-5NA will not perform as good against jets, as it does not have comparable speeds. BnZ attacks are the most effective against jets, as this manoeuvre mostly removes the speed out of the equation.

Most enemies faced by the P-51H-5NA will be easily taken down, but unfortunately it also faces jets from time to time. Me 262 and Ho 229 are the biggest predators of this plane. The Ho 229 will outturn you while the Me 262 will outrun you.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="3" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|Offensive 12 mm
|
|FSBC mk.1
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
|FRC mk.2
|FSBC mk.5
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|New 12 mm MGs
|
|FMBC mk.1
|-
| IV
|G-suit
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
|Rocket Launcher M10
|FLBC mk.1
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Great top speed for a prop-driven aircraft
* Respectable armament of 6 x 12.7mm (.50 caliber) machine guns
* One of the most manoeuvrable P-51s in the game
* Good climb rate
* Good payload options

'''Cons:'''

* .50 caliber machine guns aren't nearly as powerful compared to cannons, but will still do the job
* High crew training and purchase cost - the same as the F-80A-5 Shooting Star
* Can be up-tiered to fight against early jets
* Limited WEP, once it runs out the planes performance drops dramatically

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

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

== See also ==

;Other variants in-game
* [[P-51 (Family)]]

;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
* Focke-Wulf [[Fw 190 D-9|Fw 190 D]]
* Focke-Wulf [[Ta 152 C-3|Ta 152]]
* Hawker [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]]
* Kawanishi [[N1K (Family)|N1K]]
* Kawasaki [[Ki-61 (Family)|Ki-100]]
* Lavochkin [[La-9]]
* Messerschmitt [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109]]
* Nakajima [[Ki-84 (Family)|Ki-84]]
* Supermarine [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfire]]
* Yakovlev [[Yak-9 (Family)|Yak-9]]

== External links ==


* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/4964-development-p-51h-mustang-winged-perfection-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> P-51H Mustang: Winged Perfection]

{{USA fighters}}

P-51D-30

2019-12-19T14:19:28Z

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-51d-30_usaaf_korea
|cockpit=370268/1264441
}}
{{About
| about = American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was added to the game as of [[Update 1.33]].

The P-51D was a further development of earlier Allison-engined P51s in that it received the excellent Rolls-Royce Merlin engine which gave it excellent high-altitude performance. This, combined with excellent endurance, made the P51 well-suited for bomber escort duties.

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

In-game, the P-51D-30 runs a 75" boost that allows it to outspeed nearly every single vehicle at 5.0 BR. It possesses an excellent climb rate and good high-speed handling which makes it extremely well suited for Boom and Zoom. Additionally, bombs and rockets can be carried making the P51 a good ground striker in Ground RB.

* Use this plane as a Boom & Zoom fighter. Altitude and speed are your biggest friends while in combat.
* The P-51D has a laminar flow wing, hence it is fast and very agile at high speeds. The laminar flow wing reducing drag especially when going fast, which means that the aircraft turns best at high speeds.
* The P-51D out dives nearly all opponents at 5.0, and is also very agile at high speeds.
* The plane has a great endurance with its 1,880 rounds of ammo and 27 minutes of fuel minimum. Use this to your advantage.
* It has a very high stall speed. You'd be better off to not stall in this plane. Only do it when necessary and when you know you're safe to do it.
* .50 cals are extremely effective and long range head-on shots are very viable.
* The P-51D-30 is not a turn fighter but is definitely manoeuvrable enough to dogfight at high speed.
* Optimal climb speed is 250 kph IAS.
* It's recommended to use Manual Engine Control with the P-51D-30. The D-30 has indefinite WEP and Meredith Effect modelled so radiator drag at high speeds is not an issue
* If using MEC, Supercharger Gear 2 should be engaged at 3,300 m.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,400 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
|-
| 689 || 670 || 12,700 || 21.4 || 21.8 || 15.8 || 18.2 || 396
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 6,400 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
|-
| 761 || 721 || 12,700 || 19.1 || 20.0 || 33.0 || 22.7 || 396
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 644 || 362 || 265 || ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 500 || < 300 || < 500 || > 400
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 2,400 m || 1,580 hp || 1,959 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 6,400 m || 1,370 hp || 1,699 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===


* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot.
* 19.05 mm Steel plate in front of the engine.
* 6.35 mm Steel plate between the engine and pilot.
* 15.87 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.

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

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

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

* 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, wing-mounted (400 rpg inner, 270 outer x2 = 1,880 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|HVAR|M8}}

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

* Without load
* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
* 2 x 1000 lbs AN-M65A1 bombs
* 6 x 114 mm M8 rockets

== Usage in battles ==

'''''Offense''''' 
Probably the best assets the P-51D has are its speed, weaponry, and energy retention. In game and in real life the P-51D achieves ideal performance above 7 km; however, even at low altitudes, the P-51 is still incredibly fast. If one climbs at the ideal speed of 250 kph IAS side climbing is not necessary- a high enough altitude will be achieved by the time the first contact is initiated that the P-51D-30 can simply evade incoming fire and speed away, untouchable.

When an enemy is spotted moving away from the P51-D, enter a mild dive and go for a strafing run. After that, it is important to continue heading in the same direction so the speed is maintained. Doing this, even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire on you. If you miss on your strafe run or have an enemy behind you, you should get at least 2+km from the enemy and then start to turn towards him, depending on his speed. If your speed is under 500 kph, a bigger distance should be achieved before attempting a turn. This ensures that your turn will be completed before the enemy gets within 1 km distance before you can line up your shot. Head-ons are actually very effective against fragile/lightly gunned vehicles such as the A6M and Spitfire. The high rate of fire and velocity of the 50 cals make long-range sniping very viable.

When engaging enemy bombers, aim for engines and wings. A good burst will rip off wings with ease and/or start several fires.

'''''Defense''''' 
Shallow dives and altitude are your friends- at 5.0 there is no vehicle short of an Fw 190 D-13 that can catch a P-51D-30 above 5 km. Furthermore, the P-51D-30 is near untouchable in a dive- careful, however, as planes such as the G.55S can and will catch a P-51 in a steep dive. In such a case, initiate a shallow dive which will make use of your superior energy retention and top speed.

Defensive dives are a strong suit of the P-51D as the flaps and airframe are very durable- spiral dives can easily rip the wings of more fragile Bf 109s and Spitfires.

It is possible in arcade to perform Pugachev's Cobra (due to the agility at high speeds) in some situations but should not be attempted unless you are at high speed and know what you are doing as it does require a large amount of skill to pull off successfully.

When flying against others, notable enemies are the Griffon/LF Spitfires, Fw 190 Ds, and Ta 152 H-1s. Each have to be handled accordingly when met: Griffon/LF Spitfires can be outrun, Fw 190 Ds can be out-turned, and Ta 152 Hs can be out-dived.

Due to the speed of the P-51D you may be able to outrun slower vehicles in a straight line (especially above 5 km) such as the Bf 109, Fw 190, and some heavier fighters and most ground attack aircraft. Coupled with light rolling and WEP you should be able to run from most dogfights.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
| FRC mk.2
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| New 12 mm MGs
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
| IV
| G-Suit
| Engine
| Cover
|
| FLBC mk.1
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Outstanding Boom & Zoom capability
* Great performance at altitude
* Excellent .50 calibre machine guns
* Very fast at all altitudes
* Very agile at high speeds
* Good turn radius at high speeds
* Good cockpit visibility
* Plenty of ammo
* Useful close-support capability (ground attack)
* Refueling isn't something to worry about (27 min)

'''Cons:'''

* Can't sustain much damage
* Catches fire easily
* Sluggish at low speeds
* High stall speed
* Average climb rate
* Minimum fuel load is rather big
* High repair cost in RB

== History ==

The North-American P-51 Mustang was an American fighter designed in the early 1940s and is considered the best US fighter of WWII. It was widely exported to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The P-51 participated in the Korean War and other post-WWII conflicts.

The most famous Mustang version was the P-51D with teardrop (or bubble) canopy. The main problem for the pilots of the earlier variants was a huge blind spot at the rear of the aircraft due to the canopy design. An earlier attempt to address the issue was a British-designed Malcolm hood, installed on many P-51Bs. It improved rearward visibility, but the search for a better solution continued. In January 1943, USAAF's Colonel Mark Bradley, while stationed in Britain, was introduced to the then-new "bubble" canopy, designed for use on Spitfires and Typhoons. The canopy had no framework and offered near 360-degree vision. To install the new canopy, the rear fuselage section of the Mustang had to lose some height. However, this change required minimal redesign to the airframe. The inaugural flight of the new P-51D took place at Inglewood, California on 17th November 1943. The P-51D-30 was developed soon before the war ended. It mainly served in the Korean war.

=== In-game description ===
"A single-seat all-metal cantilever monoplane fighter with a single engine, closed cockpit and retractable landing gear.

The P-51D model Mustangs lacked one of the main flaws of the P-51B and P-51C models – poor visibility from the cockpit, particularly to the rear. The P-51D fighters received a new drop-shaped cockpit canopy without bracing, providing a perfect 360° view.

Over time, the German Luftwaffe's resistance became weaker. Sightings of enemy planes in the sky grew rarer and rarer. This influenced the Mustang's continued evolution. Model P-51D aircraft were no longer painted – camouflage on the ground and in the air came to be considered excessive. The fighters now gleamed with polish metal. Its weight had decreased slightly, and its aerodynamics improved. On average, this resulted in a small addition to its speed.

Mustangs then began to attack ground targets more often than air targets. They received rocket equipment to increase their efficiency as fighter-bombers and attack aircraft.

The P-51D-30 could carry a “cluster” of three “tubes” – directional M10s, M14s or M15s for launching unguided M8 rockets. In place of these, it could also carry clips for the suspension of unguided 127 mm HVAR rockets. The P-51D was able to carry up to six heavy rockets along with suspended fuel tanks, and up to ten rockets without them. The aircraft's rocket armament significantly increased its ability to damage small moving targets.

The P-51D became the most mass-produced Mustang model, a symbol of American aviation and one of the best fighters of World War II. In total, 8,156 of them were built.

Apart from the RAF and USAAF, the P-51 was in service with France, China, Australia and the Netherlands during World War II.

The P-51D remained in service with the USAAF for many years after World War II. In 1948, the USAF, newly formed as a separate type of army, abolished the letter “P” (“pursuit”) as a designation for fighter and replaced it with the letter “F” (“fighter”). The designation P-51 changed to F-51 accordingly."

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

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

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

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

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

{{USA fighters}}

P-51D-20-NA

2019-12-19T14:18:55Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card
|code = p-51d-20-na
|store = 4194
|cockpit=370267/1264440
}}
{{About
| about = gift American fighter '''{{Specs|name}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was added to the game in [[Update 1.33]].
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,620 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
|-
| 683 || 665 || 12,700 || 23.3 || 23.8 || 13.7 || 15.6 || 396
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 7,620 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
|-
| 740 || 710 || 12,700 || 20.7 || 22.0 || 26.2 || 18.9 || 396
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 880 || 281 || 651 || ~15 || ~8
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 460 || < 425 || < 440 || > 257
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 2,591 m || 1,580 hp || 1,728 hp
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 6,401 m || 1,310 hp || 1,433 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 19.05 mm Steel - Propeller hub armour plate
* 6.35 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armour plate
* 8 mm Steel - Pilot's seat back plate
* 11 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Windscreen

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

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

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

* 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (500 + 270 + 270 rpg each wing = 2,080 total)

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|HVAR|M8}}

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

* Without load
* 6 x 127 mm HVAR rockets
* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
* 6 x 114 mm M8 rockets


== Usage in the battles ==

'''Offense''' 
Probably the best asset P-51D has is its speed and its ability to achieve it and maintain it. Like with all planes, higher attitude should be achieved. Although its climb rate is nice, there are enough planes with better and therefore pilots of P-51D should plan ahead and not wait for the last second to climb. Best way to climb at the start is to climb towards the corner of the map, so the enemy will be encountered later when P-51D is already high enough. When an enemy is spotted, heading in another direction than P-51D, this aircraft can enter mild dive and go for strafe run. After that, it is important to continue heading in the same direction, so the speed is maintained. Even the most agile fighters won't be able to turn quickly enough to fire just one shot at you. If feeling confident or sure about the kill, P-51D should get at least +2 km away from the enemy and then start to turn towards him, depending on its speed. If speed is under 500 kph, a bigger distance should be achieved before attempting a turn. This ensures that turn will be completed before the enemy gets to 1 km distance, so you won't give your enemy opportunity for the first shot. However, head on assault should be done only against weaker opponents, since 50 cal does not have the punch of 20 mm or 30 mm that same tiered planes carry. Salvo of 50 cal rounds from tracer belt can easily and often does ignite enemy engines upon impact, but few hits from 30 mm will tear wings of P-51D, while fire can be taken out.

When engaging enemy bombers, aim for their engines. When engine catches on fire, focus on another engine until it also burns and so on. It is likely that fire will be taken out, but the damage done by 2 to 4 burning engines will be so severe that enemy bomber will either crash within next minute even without one more hit or he will lose altitude so much that it will be an easy target for lower flying teammates. Bigger bombers like B-17 should not be followed for more than few seconds, as an engine of P-51D is too fragile and often will turn red upon first few hits, which gives you about 1 to 2 minutes before its engine dies completely. It is especially important to engage B-17 from relative higher altitude, gain little more speed and aim for engines. A well-aimed burst of tracer belt rounds should be enough to ignite 1 or 2 engines during this. Keep in mind that B17 can fly even with just one single engine and maintain its attitude and speed. Do not attempt to cut off wings of bomber like with bigger guns, as it is quite hard to do so with 50 cal. When engaging bomber with huge glass cockpit like on He 111, front assault with a salvo of 50 cal rounds has high chance to kill its pilot with the number of rounds that will be fired.

'''Defense''' 
It may seem that agility of P-51D is lacking at first sight, but it is not that bad when used correctly. P-51D has a good turn rate at higher speeds and its pilots should try to keep well above 400 kph. When at a speed around 500 kph, even Spitfires will have troubles getting behind you. However, P-51D should avoid these encounters as this will bleed its speed to the point that P-51D will be no longer able to turn with the enemy. If a window of opportunity arises, for example when an opponent starts his turn into the wrong direction after attempting to outmanoeuvre P-51D, P-51D can enter mild dive and go for a run. P-51D can get to its top speed quite fast, especially when in mild dive. Top speed of P-51D is one of the best on its tier. These three-speed factors will help you run away from many opponents, giving you a chance to set your own rules of engagement with them. When running away with the enemy closing in, try to avoid climb at all. If a climb is desired, it is best to wait until it is safe. If climb cannot wait, try to climb below 10 degrees. When an enemy with much higher speed is catching up with you at higher attitude, mild dive may not get you fast enough to your top speed. In these situations, deep dive can be done. During this, the enemy will get even closer to P-51D. As the top speed of P-51D is quite high, after the enemy loses his initial speed advantage, P-51D will probably already start to get away. After this deep dive runaway, start to climb around 10 degrees. P-51D is good at maintaining its speed, so it is likely that while P-51D will continue to move around 800-850 kph after deep dive for a couple of seconds, many opponents will quickly slow down to their listed top speed. This should be enough to provide a safe escape. If running away is not an option, high-speed turn fight can be done for a short while. P-51D shouldn't prolong these encounters and should as soon as possible try to get away as already described in turn fights.

When an enemy is going head-on, he should be avoided. As already said, 50 cal cannot match 20 mm and bigger guns head on. Additionally, such an encounter will probably damage the engine, which will at the start take away the most important asset of P-51D and after a few minutes will lead to its failure. The vitality of pilot is average, so he may survive and so is the durability of its wings. However, control surfaces of P-51D are quite fragile. Head on should be done only with a weaker opponent, who has either much weaker armament or is already critically damaged. If the engine turns red, airfield should be sought as fast as possible. With red engine try to climb as much as possible in a way that speed will be at least slowly increasing. When the engine dies, glide towards airfield in a way little to none speed is lost to avoid a stall. If speed reaches 200 kph and dive is not possible if the airfield is to be reached, use flaps as they will keep you in the air for little longer even at a lower speed. If combat flaps are not enough and even then P-51D starts to stall, raise flaps, open gear, use landing flaps and retract gear. Landing flaps will keep you in the air for even longer than combat flaps, but if they are deployed too soon, they will serve as air brake, which is not desired during glide.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan = "1"| Tier
!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
!colspan = "1"| Survivability
!colspan = "2"| Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
| FRC mk.2
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| New 12 mm MGs
| Rocket Launcher M10
|-
| IV
| G-Suit
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
| FLBC mk.1
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
* Outstanding Boom & Zoom capability
* Great performance at altitude
* Very fast at all altitudes
* Very agile at high speeds
* Good turn radius at high speeds
* Good cockpit visibility
* Plenty of ammo
* Refueling isn't something to worry about

'''Cons:'''
* Can't sustain much damage
* Sluggish at low speeds
* High stall speed
* Average climb rate
* Machine Guns don't have the punch cannons have
* Minimum fuel load is rather big

== History ==

The history of this plane is when the British ordered P-40's from North American Aviation. North American then promised a better aircraft in less time and the British accepted this. The prototype P-51 had the same engine as the P-40 but was faster due to its laminar flow wing design which increased range and speed. Afterwards, the P-51 mainly served as a ground attack aircraft as it's engine lacked a two-stage supercharger and was underpowered at high altitude. In the P-51B engineers decided to add the more powerful Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine. The Mustang was able to fly at a much higher altitude at higher speeds and it was at that moment when the Allies realized its true potential as a fighter aircraft. Due to its long range due to the laminar flow wing it had the range to come along with the B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberator heavy bombers when they attacked targets out of range of P-47 Thunderbolts, British Spitfires and even the twin-engine P-38 Lightning.

=== In-game description ===
"The North-American P-51 Mustang was an American fighter designed in the early 1940s and is considered the best US fighter of WWII. It was widely exported to countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The P-51 participated in the Korean War and other post-WWII conflicts.

The most famous Mustang version was the P-51D with teardrop (or bubble) canopy. The main problem for the pilots of the earlier variants was a huge blind spot at the rear of the aircraft due to the canopy design. An earlier attempt to address the issue was a British-designed Malcolm hood, installed on many P-51Bs. It improved rearward visibility, but the search for a better solution continued. In January 1943, USAAF's Colonel Mark Bradley, while stationed in Britain, was introduced to the then-new "bubble" canopy, designed for use on Spitfires and Typhoons. The canopy had no framework and offered near 360-degree vision. To install the new canopy, the rear fuselage section of the Mustang had to lose some height. However, this change required minimal redesign to the airframe. The inaugural flight of the new P-51D took place at Inglewood, California on 17th November 1943."

=== Notable pilots ===

<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:Robin_Olds_portrait.jpg|thumb|none|250px|link=User:U64962917#Olds,_Robin.|United States ace pilot [[User:U64962917#Olds, Robin|Robin Olds]], the only pilot to become an ace in a '''P-38''' and '''P-51''' during World War II.]] </li>
</ul></div>

== Media ==

{{Youtube-gallery|_wQ_cCAS1jU|''Jengar'' Review}}

== Read also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,''
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''


== Screenshots and fan art ==
* [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23p51d20 Skins and camouflages for the P-51D-20 from live.warthunder]

Top six downloaded:
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/151937/ North American P-51D Mustang, Luftwaffe]
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/163643/ 26031 Blue N of F16 Swedish Air Force]
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/136283/ VFA-103 Jolly Rogers (Non-Historical)]
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/95156/ 4th Fighter Group , 334th Fighter Squadron]
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/2924/ P-51 Quick Silver]
* [http://live.warthunder.com/post/83212/ P-51D-5-NA, U.S. Army Air Force serial number 44-13926, 375th Fighter Squadron, 361st Fighter Group, 8th Air Force Europe, RAF]

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

{{USA fighters}}

Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)

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{{Specs-Card|code=p-51b}}
{{About
| about = premium British fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_Mustang_Mk_IA_Great_Britain.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. It costs 1,850 Golden Eagles.

The Mustang Mk IA is equipped in the same manner as the American [[P-51|original P-51]] with four 20 mm cannons in the wing and Allison engine. The Mustang Mk IA takes on a two-tone desert camouflage as default with a light blue underbelly, making it quite distinguishable in the airspace. Distinguishable identifications towards the Royal Air Force are seen with roundels on the wings and rear fuselage, with a red, white, blue fin flash.
== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 5,200 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
|-
| 591 || 578 || 8,839 || 21.6 || 22.2 || 8.5 || 8.5 || 491
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 5,200 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
|-
| ? || ? || 8,839 || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || 491
|-
|}

====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
|-
! +
! -
|-
| 845 || 295 || 652 || ~15 || ~8
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 600 || < 425 || < 440 || > 210
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 3,597 m || 1,150 hp || 1,599 hp
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
* 6.35 mm Steel plate in front of the engine
* 6.35 mm Steel plate between the engine and pilot
* 11.11 mm Steel plate behind the pilot

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

{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}}

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

* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (125 rpg = 500 total)


== Usage in the battles ==

The Mustang Mk-1A is similar to its bigger brother (or in some ways smaller) in the fact that it carries many good and bad traits. Interestingly, it inherits much of the advantages of the P-51D while adding some of its own good characteristics. High altitude performance is miserable, but it won't get there any time soon with the sluggish climb rate. Top speed is very good, yet achieving it can take some time due to the slow acceleration. Low-altitude manoeuvrability is decent.

The Mk-1A is equipped with four Hispano 20 mm cannons, making it a formidable firing platform. However, these cannon will run out of ammo, due to the sparse 125 rpg. They will jam quickly too. Take advantage of the cannon though, because when compared to other nation's counterparts the MK-1A can make rapid kills of any plane. Air targets belts are recommended for experienced players; they possess the most HE shells out of any belt, but lack tracers. Unlike in the [[Typhoon_Mk_Ib/L|Typhoon]] series, the guns on the Mustang are mounted in close proximity, dealing a deadly double punch when hitting. Very similar to the [[Spitfire Mk Vc|Spitfire Mk.Vc]] which has 5 rounds per gun less than the Mustang.

Unfortunately, the Mustang Mk-1A is not a great Boom & Zoom fighter nor a great turn-fighter; it is a trade-off between the great high-altitude performance of the P-51D and its own average all-altitude performance. The top speed is only middling, although top speed and dive-speed are excellent. Climb rate is relatively poor, at only 13 m/s. To top that off, it has an average turn-rate as well. Thus, the Mk-1A is a great plane for head on's, tail-end combat, and in very few cases, turn fighting. At low altitudes, turning is very snappy provided you have the speed. The engine is prone to overheating relatively (and annoyingly) quickly in realistic and simulator battles. Additionally, a small amount of damage taken by the engine can result in its destruction, which is relatively annoying while attacking bombers. Additionally, the cockpit is a great downfall, as it provides poor visibility.

A Mustang with altitude is a dangerous Mustang. Try to take out a Mustang, you must do what you can to rob it of its altitude advantage by either climbing above it or bringing it down to the Earth. The latter can be easily done if the Mustang pilot is aggressive and will eagerly tail an enticing target in a dive down to low altitude. In this case, one can rely on bleeding the Mustang of its speed as it pursues its target or when it returns to a climb and use this opportunity to pounce the Mustang.

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

===Modules===
{| class="wikitable"
!colspan = "1"| Tier
!colspan = "2"| Flight performance
!colspan = "1"| Survivability
!colspan = "1"| Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 20 mm
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
| New 20 mm Cannons
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
| Mk.II year 1942
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injecton
| Cover
| Mk.II year 1943
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''
* Punishing armament of four Hispano Mk. II
* Amazing acceleration at low altitude
* Good top speed
* Good manoeuvrability (roll+pitch) at high speed (max @ 600 kph)
* High energy retention in level flight
* Decent climb rate, until 3,000 m
* Great RP and reward bonus due to premium status

'''Cons:'''
* Rather low ammo, with 125 RPG
* Loses a lot of energy in sustained turns
* Poor engine performance at alt > 4,000 m
* Engine overheats rather quickly
* Poor backward visibility in simulator mode due to cockpit design
* No G-Suit, can black out easily in high-speed manoeuvres

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

=== In-game descripton ===
The North American P-51 Mustang was a single seat fighter which was designed, developed and entered service all during the course of the Second World War. The origins of the aircraft came about in April 1940, when the British Purchasing Commission approached the North American aviation company to design a fighter to augment those already in service with RAF Fighter Command. The prototype first flew on October 26th 1940 and, after a highly successful test and evaluation period, 320 aircraft were ordered and the first production aircraft flew on May 1st 1941. Delivered to No.26 Squadron at Gatwick, the new American fighter was designated the Mustang Mk.I by the RAF. It was considered to be superior to any other American fighter at the time, particularly at low level. However, the 1100 hp Allison V-1710 engine had a poorer performance at high altitude, particularly above 15,000 feet which was above where the engine supercharger was optimized for.

For this reason, the Mustangs were used in support of ground operations rather than in their intended original role as a fighter. The Mustang was very successful in this role and an additional order for a further 300 aircraft was placed. The new batch was modified by fitting self sealing fuel tanks and replacing the earlier Mustangs’ eight machine guns with a new armament of four 20mm cannon, to create the Mustang Mk.IA. The RAF’s successes with the Mustang led to a good deal of attention from the United States Army Air Force; after highlighting the fighter’s only serious shortcoming as its high altitude performance, enquiries were made into fitting the aircraft with a different engine.

The British Rolls-Royce Merlin was selected for testing in five converted Mustangs, and the performance of the fighter increased dramatically. The airframe and wings were strengthened to harness the power of the Merlin engine, which also resulted in the fitting of under wing stores now being an option. Mustangs could now carry bombs, rockets or long range drop tanks. Now more than capable of competing across all altitude bands and boasting a particularly long range for a single engine fighter, the Mustang was rapidly evolving into one of the most capable air assets of the entire war. However, with British and American interest in the fighter still growing, future variants of the Mustang would show yet more improvements.

Generally regarded as the greatest American fighter of the Second World War, Mustang pilots were to claim nearly 5,000 air-to-air kills by the end of the conflict. The Mustang would go on to serve the USAF in the Korean War, and was exported to over 50 foreign air forces.

== Media ==

*'''Skins''' and '''camouflages''' for the British Mustang Mk.I from live.warthunder.com. There are two search terms currently in use: * * [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23mustangmk1a #mustangmk1a] and the very similar
* [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23mustang_ia #mustang_ia], but both will show very different selection of skins, so browse through both.
**[http://live.warthunder.com/post/48123/ '''"North American Mustang I from No. 309 Polish Fighter-Reconnaissance Squadron - 1942"''' by ''DarkSoul79'']
**[http://live.warthunder.com/post/18961/ '''"RAF 613 Squadron Bedfordshire, England 1942"''' by ''BombMarley'']
**[http://live.warthunder.com/post/93265/ '''Tuskegee airmen – Daisy Mae''' by ''cambridge79'']
**[http://live.warthunder.com/post/93182/ '''Tuskegee airmen – Alice-Jo''' by ''cambridge79'']
**[http://live.warthunder.com/post/70392/ '''"A Fictional P-51A Dirty camoflage for Desert terrains"''' by ''Hueynam1234'']

== Read also ==
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== Sources ==
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{{Britain fighters}}

P-51A

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{{Specs-Card
|code=p-51a_tl
|cockpit=334232/1110010
}}
{{About
| about = American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was a special vehicle offered during the 2015 Thunder League as a reward for completing 5 Air challenges. The P-51A TL comes with a high-powered engine and with four 12.7 mm Browning machine guns.

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

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,170 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
|-
| 627 || 612 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.2 || 22.0 || 11.3 || 11.3 || 370
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 3,170 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
|-
|712||688|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||19.1||20.0||26.0||15.7||370
|-
|}

====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}} ||652|| ~18 || ~9
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 620 || < 425 || < 280 || > 210
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 4,724 m || 1,125 hp || 1,479 hp
|-

|}

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

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

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

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

* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, wing-mounted (350 rpg inner,280 outer = 1260 total)

== Usage in battles ==

At the start of the battle, WEP and climb until you are higher than most enemy aircraft (the aircraft has an excellent climb rate). Then proceed to destroy bombers and climbing fighters. Do NOT turn fight with any aircraft except for bombers. If someone is on your tail, proceed in a shallow dive. The plane's exceptional top speed should allow it to outrun almost everything. In terms of weapons, use the tracer belt or the omnipurpose belts, as they have the most incendiary munitions. Feel free to spray the guns, as the ammo reserve is quite large.

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

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

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Extremely fast in level flight or in a dive
* Great rate of climb
* Four .50 cals with decent amount of ammo
* Gets access to the late-war .50 cal belts
* Awesome looking skin: Lightning strips and red (magenta) make it go faster
* Little Loockup at highspeeds
* Hard to wingrip

'''Cons:'''

* Not very maneuverable
* Only four Browning HMG
* Fast engine overheating
* Rolls hardly below 370 km/h
* No payload options

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

== Media ==
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== See also ==
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== External links ==
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{{USA fighters}}

A-36

2019-12-19T14:17:35Z

U90879773:

{{Specs-Card
|code=p-51_a-36
|cockpit=334207/1109946
}}
{{About
| about = American attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
| usage = other versions
| link = P-51 (Family)
}}
== Description ==

[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].

North American Aviation Company was busy during 1942 building and shipping Mustang Mk.I fighters to England to be incorporated into the Royal Air Force to fight alongside the Curtiss [[P-40 (Family)|P-40]] Tomahawks. Unfortunately for England, lend-lease funds ran out and 93 unshipped Mustang IA/P-51s went to the U.S. Army Air Forces. North American did not want to stop production of the P-51s and pressured the USAAF for a fighter contract. Unfortunately for the fiscal year 1942, no government funds were available for new fighter aircraft, however when observed that attack aircraft funds were available, North American reconfigured the Mustang into a dive bomber, outfitting it with heavier wings, bomb racks and dive brakes. With this dive bomber/attack variant approved for manufacturing, NAA ramped up production and cranked out 500 A-36A aircraft.

The {{PAGENAME}} was outfitted with the Allison V-1710-87 inline water-cooled engine which was a failure for high altitude flying, however for lower altitude dive-bombing, this engine performed quite well. High enough speeds could be developed in a dive to rip the wings, so dive brakes were implemented to regulate the dive speed to around 390 mph (630 kph). Maintaining speed in a dive ensures enough energy is available to zoom climb back up to altitude or to get away from any enemy fighters which may have attempted to intercept you. Depending on the map, if there are a significant amount of ground targets (anti-aircraft batteries, trucks, light tanks...etc…) the dive bomber can convert to a strafing aircraft once the bombs are released. With six 12.7 mm machine guns, softer ground targets are no match and will be easy pickings.

The {{PAGENAME}} has a configuration which few other aircraft (U.S. and foreign) can be outfitted with and that is two DGP-1 gun pods, with one being mounted under each wing. Each gun pod contains two more 12.7 mm M2 Browning machines guns with 340 RPG, bringing up the total machine gun count to 10 12.7 mm M2 machine guns with 2,700 rounds per load. En mass, these machine guns can produce devastating results both in the air and on the ground. While only two guns are mounted in the fuselage cowling, the other four (or eight if gun pods are equipped) are mounted in the wings and require the pilot to set convergence for best results. For those pilots which like to snipe from a distance, 500 – 650 m convergence may work best while those pilots who like to fight close quarters, a convergence of 250 – 350 m can be extremely devastating when all 10 guns bear down on the target.

As an early war multi-role aircraft, the {{PAGENAME}} can fit the play-style of just about any pilot and can be reconfigured to accommodate different maps and missions. Whether ground-pounding or dismantling aircraft with 10 guns at a time, the Apache (or Mustang as pilots typically referred to it as), this aircraft will help pilots to hone their skills and prepare for the rest of the [[P-51 (Family)|Mustang]] series available to play in War Thunder. Don’t be surprised when heading towards an enemy aircraft that they immediately take evasive manoeuvres to get away from the {{PAGENAME}} as they fully understand what could be in store for them if they stick around.

== 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.''
[[File:A-36 billythekid 001.png|500px|thumb|right|An '''{{PAGENAME}}''' doing what it does best.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 1,760 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
|-
| 556 || 542 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 23.4 || 24.2 || 9.7 || 9.7 || 400
|-
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at 1,760 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
|-
| 621 || 589 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.3 || 22.3 || 17.4 || 13.1 || 400
|-
|}

==== Details ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flaps
! Take-off flaps
! Landing flaps
! 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 flaps (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 652 || ~11 || ~5
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
| < 550 || < 230 || < 550 || > 360
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
| 762 m || 1,325 hp || 1,500 hp
|-
|}

=== Survivability and armour ===

;Protective plates and glass
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot
* 11.11 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
* 6.35 mm Steel plate in front of the engine
* 6.35 mm Steel plate between engine and pilot

The {{PAGENAME}}’s armour configuration does a decent job of protecting the pilot, especially in frontal or head-on attacks. From behind the pilot’s seat backs up to an 11.11 mm steel plate, however from the front, the canopy windscreen contains 38 mm bulletproof glass. There is also a 6.35 mm steel plate both in front of the engine and behind it between the engine and the cockpit. To get to the pilot, bullets from the front will need to pass through the first plate, the engine and then the second plate. The chances are the engine will be disabled before the pilot is knocked out in a head-on attack. The front-most steel plate will help to protect the engine from smaller calibre machine gun fire, however, it does not fare so well once you start going against +20 mm rounds which have a greater punch.

Keep up speed and manoeuvrability which will make it difficult for any enemy fighter to get a bead on you and the different steel plates should do their job in protecting the fighter from stray bullets. The {{PAGENAME}} when outfitted with gun pods can become an absolute terror especially during head-on attacks, however, don’t think that just because of the armour in the aircraft, you are fine. Remember when performing head-on or diving attacks on bombers fire off rounds and then manoeuvre as bullets headed your way in which you fly into will have a greater impact, it is imperative to move out of their way rather than take a chance and hope that a 6.35 mm steel plate will fully protect the engine or the pilot.

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

[[File:A-36 laggovich 001.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in search of a new target of opportunity.]]
{{main|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, chin-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 1,400 total)

The {{PAGENAME}} is outfitted with six 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, the good thing about this is that they are all the same type of gun and will all have the same amount of bullet-drop, making it easier to predict where the rounds will end up, the unfortunate thing is that two are mounted in the nose while two others are mounted in each wing. The unfortunate part of this is that the pilot now has to consider setting the convergence range to help make the shots more effective. Setting them too close or too far from the range the pilot typically shoots from will most likely guarantee some rounds will miss due to the over/under correction. A good middle range to configure for will be 400 m as this doesn’t require the pilot to follow too close behind, but the bullets still have a bit of punch, however for those pilots which take the fight in closer, a convergence of 200-300 m will concentrate all the rounds into a tight sphere with a solid kick usually dismantling critical components from the aircraft under target.

=== Suspended armament ===

{{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|AN-M57 (250 lb)|AN-M64A1 (500 lb)|Browning M2 (12.7 mm)}}

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

* Without load
* 2 x 100 lb AN-M30A1 bombs (200 lb total)
* 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
* 4 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns, wing-mounted (340 rpg = 1,360 total)

Though not what one would typically consider a dive bomber, the {{PAGENAME}} does make a really effective attack aircraft outfitted with 100, 250 or 500 lb bombs. Whereas larger attackers and bombers are typically slow and clumsy when it comes to aiming for a target, the Apache is the opposite and actually a pioneer for later fast, small, single-pilot aircraft to take on this role. The Apache is relatively comfortable at flying at 12,000 ft (3,660 m) or at tree-top level, however, it does excel when it comes to dive-bombing. Though the larger the bombs it carries, the less manoeuvrability it has, that doesn’t matter when it comes to diving on the target, here the only critical issue is not building up too much speed as the wing load can only take so much before the wings snap off. Typically the best method is to approach the target in a dive at about 70° and starting from about 10,000 – 12,000 ft ( 3,040 – 3,660 m), deploy dive brakes and line up for the target. When between 2,000 – 4,000 ft (610 – 1,220 m) release bombs, retract dive brakes, full throttle and pull up in a zoom climb.

The smaller 100 and 250 lb bombs are good for lightly armoured targets such as anti-aircraft cannons, trucks and light tanks. The 500 lb bombs should be reserved for more heavily armoured targets such as pillboxes, medium and heavy tanks or even many targets clustered close together. Though bases could be bombed, these bombs are relatively ineffective, however in a pinch, if all of the other smaller targets have been destroyed, feel free to drop bombs on bases to help rack up some points for ordnance dropped.

For those pilots who don’t have the patience for bombing runs and just want to tear up the playing field with machine guns, the DGP-1 gun pods will be the suspended weapon of choice. Extending the aircraft’s already six .50 calibre machine guns to 10 is enough do some serious damage both in the air and on the ground. The pilot will need to set the convergence to a comfortable distance which suites their needs, however, for those which like to get in close to other aircraft, setting convergence from 200-300 m will allow the ten guns to focus their rounds typically blowing off a wing, the aircraft in half or just pelting the critical components into failure. For those which will use the gun pods for ground-attack, having the convergence a bit farther out, say 500 – 600 m will allow for manoeuvring around the terrain and position for success rather than having to be right on top of the target before you can get a clean shot. The gun pods also allow the pilot to switch up tactics mid-match to air attack or ground attack and even switch back depending on target availability.

== Usage in battles ==

[[File:A-36 carrera4s 001.jpg|500px|thumb|right|An '''{{PAGENAME}}''' taking advantage of the soft underside of an He 111 bomber.]]
The A-36 is quite a unique aircraft for its rank. It is a sleek looking fighter-bomber and should be used as such. It has good speed for its rank and designation, decent armament and a good selection of payloads; the A-36's role varies depending on the game mode you play.

'''Air Arcade''' and '''Air Realistic''' - In air battles, you can target ground forces with your .50 cals, equip bombs and take out medium or heavy tanks or you can specialise as a fighter. For a slight performance drop, you can equip the gun pods, which makes this plane absolutely formidable against any aircraft, especially during head-on attacks. Fighters and bombers alike will take heavy damage if not fully destroyed by the ten .50 calibre machine guns. Generally, it is best to focus on enemy aircraft in Air Arcade, while leaving the ground attack to more dedicated aircraft.

'''Ground Realistic''' - Ground RB allows you to really let the A-36 shine. It performs very well in the fighter-bomber role. If you equip bombs, you can quickly dive into battle, bomb a target and then begin engaging enemy aircraft. If you instead equip the gun pods, you should also equip the ground targets belt. The high amount of AP ammunition allows you to penetrate most German and Japanese vehicles through the roof, while the belt still retains high levels of effectiveness against aircraft, allowing you to be a true multi-role fighter bomber. The gun pods also allow you to hunt heavily armoured aircraft like the IL2.

'''Tip: taking off in Simulator Battles''' 
Sea-level maximum speed (Auto engine control, no secondary weapons): Altitude: just above sea level (minimum safe altitude: 5m/16ft), 100% throttle, elevator trim: 4% up, aileron trim: 1% left, rudder trim: 0%, you should get a true air speed of 523 kph/325 mph/282 kt. Maximum true speed (Auto engine control, no secondary weapons): Altitude: 1,760 m/5,775 ft, 100% throttle, elevator trim: 5% up, aileron trim: 1% left, rudder trim: 0%, you should get a true air speed of 536 kph/333 mph/289 kt.

=== 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 Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Controllable Auto control available || 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
| Radiator
|
| Offensive 12 mm
| DGP-1
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
| FSBC mk.5
|-
| III
| Wings repair
| Engine
|
| New 12 mm MGs
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine injection
| Cover
|
| FMBC mk.1
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

[[File:A-36 zero zero zeven 001.jpg |500px|thumb|right|Well placed shots are enough to snap a bomber's wing.]]
'''Pros:'''

* Decent armament for its rank
* Fast bomb reload unlike typical fighters in Arcade
* Highly agile for an attacker
* Two of the 6 x M2 12.7 mm machine guns are mounted under the fuselage, increasing accuracy
* Superior firepower than most other planes in rank
* Very good energy retention for an attacker
* Good performance at low altitude
* Very good dive speed
* Has air brakes
* Attacker spawn point, can be used to certain advantage
* It's a modified version the P-51 making it a decent fighter with the addition of two 12.7 mm machine guns in the bottom of the nose
* Can opt to equip 2 x DGP-1 gunpods, adding further 4 x 12.7 mm M2's to it's armament, giving the A-36 a very high burst-mass compared to its contemporaries

'''Cons:'''

* Fuselage mounted M2's are hooked up to a synchronizer, lowering their effective rate of fire (prevents them from shredding the propeller)
* Carrying payload slows you down
* Is not a dedicated attacker unlike the A-20G-25
* Will be easily out turned by fighters of other nations
* Does not have access to rockets or bombs over 500 lb, making it difficult to use against heavily armoured targets

== History ==
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''

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

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

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

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

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

{{USA attackers}}

User:U90879773

2019-12-19T03:01:24Z

U90879773:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk A4D/A-4]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants AU-1 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants#B-17D B-17D Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26B Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26G Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress#Variants B-50A Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair#Variants F2G-2 Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82G Twin Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury#Variants FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75A Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda#Variants YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141B-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z-2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel FGA.1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester Mk I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang F Mk 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful F Mk 14]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington B Mk I]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8 model 64]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken#Full-size_Drakens J 35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* A 32
* B 3
* B 17
* B 18
* J 21
* J 21R
* J 22
* J 26
* J 32
* T 18

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

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! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
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All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"

2019-12-18T17:18:36Z

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[[wt:en/news/6526-news-meet-update-1-95-northern-wind-en|Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]] ([[wt:en/game/changelog/current/1053|changelog]]) was introduced on 17 December 2019. This update is notable for the introduction of the Swedish aircraft tree, the first Swedish ground vehicles, and the introduction of Ray Traced Global Illumination and HDR support.

= New vehicles =
== Aircraft ==
=== Sweden ===
* [[J8A]] - Is now available to be used in battles.
* Jacobi J8A
* J6B
* J11
* J22-A
* J20
* J22-B
* J21A-1
* J21A-2
* J26
* J21RA
* J29A
* J29F
* B3C
* B17B
* B17A
* A21A-3
* A21RB
* J28B
* J/A29B
* B18A
* B18B
* T18B-1
* T18B-2
* J32B - a similar dimensioned prototype cockpit is used temporarily.
* A32A - a similar dimensioned prototype cockpit is used temporarily.

=== Germany ===
* MiG-21MF - A temporary cockpit that uses some elements from the MiG-21 F-13 cockpit is used.

=== USSR ===
* MiG-21SMT - A temporary cockpit that uses some elements from the MiG-21 F-13 cockpit is used.

=== France ===
* Étendard IVM

== Ground vehicles ==
=== USA ===
* M60A3 TTS

=== Germany ===
* le KPz M41

=== Great Britain ===
* Rooikat Mk.1D

=== Japan ===
* Type 90 B

=== China ===
* WZ305
* M42 Duster

=== France ===
* AML-90

=== Sweden ===
* SAV 20.12.48
* Strv 103-0

== Naval fleet ==
=== USA ===
* Porter (DD-356)

=== Germany ===
* Prinz Eugen (premium)
* Admiral Graf Spee

=== Great Britain ===
* Hunt - HMS Calpe(L71)
* Hunt - HMS Brissenden(L79)
* Battle - HMS Tobruk(D37)
* K-Class - HMS Kelvin(F37)

=== Japan ===
* Isuzu
* IJN Suzuya
* IJN Sendai

= New locations and missions =
* Naval location "New Zealand cape".
* Naval location "South Kvarken": Domination (boats); Domination; Encounter; Conquest.
* We have added distant targets at about 9km In a ship's test drive for heavy fleet.

= Location and mission updates =
* Japan - the location of the airfield and helipad for the Southern team has been changed.
* Visibility in naval battles on the high seas has been improved.

= Enduring Confrontation =
* New Enduring Confrontation mission - "Malta".
* Naval bombers now have their own aircraft preset (if possible naval bombers have been used but where they are lacking normal variants are used).
* Naval bombers will attempt to use torpedoes against ships (if there is a torpedo preset for the aircraft at this rank).
* AI aircraft in the scenarios "bombers", "attackers" and "airfield defenders" have been added as support for rank VI battles.
* Thanks to new script functionality it has become possible to fix the situation when the opponent's respawn points could overlap the allied spawn points with an active convoy.

= Ground Vehicle model, damage model, characteristic and weaponry changes =
* Viewing angles (FOV) for default ground sights have been increased.
* Vignette effect has been added to the gunner's sight of some top tier vehicles.
* '''Т-72А, ZTZ96, Challenger 2, Breda 501''' - Camera position for the commander in SB has been fixed.
* '''BMP-3''' - Modification of the "Sodema" thermal imaging sight has been added. Modification of the armour-piercing belt has been moved to available by default.
* '''Challenger 2''' - Modification of the additional outboard Dorchester 2F armour has been added.
* '''M42 Duster''' - All - The mass has been changed from 22,600 to 22,450 kg. Source: FM 44-2 - Air Defense Artillery Employment (Automatic Weapons), June 1966
* The scope module description now contains the FOV (viewing angle) values.
* '''M3 Bradley, ADATS''' - The hull armour has been adjusted. The hull armour material has been fixed and the aluminum armour durability has been corrected.
* '''M163, SIDAM 25, SIDAM 25 Mistral, M113A1 TOW, M901''' - Type armour used on the hull raft has been changed from 7039 to 5083.
* Low calibre (20-35 mm) APDS shells now have a chance to break apart when passing through spaced armour.
* The durability of the following armour aluminium rafts has been revised:
** '''7039''': Old 0.47, New 0.5
** '''5083''': Old 0.7, New 0.32
** '''ABT-101''': Old 0.53, New 0.375
** '''ABT-102''': Old 0.53, New 0.42
** '''AA7017''': Old 0.8, New 0.5
* '''M15/42, M42 Contraaereo, 75/34 M42, 75/34 M43, 75/46 M43, 105/25 M43, 105/25 M43 Leoncello''' - Smoke grenades modification has been added.
* '''SU-76M''' - Maximum speed has been changed from 40 to 30 km/h. Elevation angles has been changed from -3/+25 to -5/+15. Source: Общее описание самоходной установки СУ-76.
* '''Т-60''' - The nomenclature and characteristics of ammunition which is used have been corrected. Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell has been changed to armour-piercing incendiary (without tracer), speed has been changed from 800 to 796 m/sec. Composite shell has been replaced by a shell with an increased initial speed of 892 m/sec. Source: ЦАМО РФ, фонд 38, опись 11355, дело №338, л.23 // 20-мм танковая пушка ТНШ (ШВАК), Руководство службы
* '''SOMUA S35, SAu 40, B1 bis, B1 ter''' - The abilty to shift into neutral gear has been added.
* '''T-64B, Т-80B, Т-80U''' - The restriction on the number of ATGM's being carried has been removed.
* '''ADATS''' - "Laser Rangefinder" modification has been added.
* '''AB43, AS42''' - Engine power has been increased to 110 horsepower. Source: Gli Autoveicoli da Combattimento dell'Esercito Italiano Vol.2" Nicola Pingato and Filippo Cappellano
* '''M4A4, M4A4 (1st PTG)''' - The maximum speed has been changed from 38 to 40 km/h. Source: Tank Data, US Army, US Army Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland July 1958 // TM 9-754 Technical Manual Medium Tank M4A4 War Department Jan 21 1943
* '''AUBL/74, AUBL/74 HVG''' - "NVD" modification has been added.
* '''Vickers Mk.7''' - A bug with the explosion of inert ammunition located above the turret ring level has been corrected.
* '''120 mm OFL G1, 120mm OFL F1''' - The characteristics of shells have been revised and clarified. Errors in the penetration values in the penetration calculation have been corrected. You can see the changes [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQILjFoS6xOYBKnIJ-YvQgPZAvmfmpDZymH53NM_PygZUTaLMZj9GI7u6TJqgxLg1PYeQIsH6dVUohP/pubhtml in this sheet]
* '''90mm M82 shell (T25, M36, M26, M26 T99, Super Hellcat)''' - Initial speed has been changed from 807 to 813 m/sec. Source: Handbook of Ballistic and Engineering Data for Ammunition, Volume II, dated July 1950, 90-mm Gun M3 Mounted in Combat Vehicles, dated September 11, 1944.
* '''12.8 cm Pzgr.43 (Jagdtiger, E100, Maus)''' - Initial speed has been changed from 930 to 940 m/sec. Source: RH/8v 2848, Bundesarchiv Freiburg / Abteilung Militärarchiv.
* A bug where some HE shells would lose penetration over distances has been fixed.
* Slightly more precise guidance available for surface-to-air missiles on targets with high tangential speed.

= Aircraft model, damage model, characteristic and weaponry changes =
* '''Do 217 J-1, Do 217 J-2, Do 217 N-1, Do 217 N-2''' - The type of the aircraft has been changed to "Fighter".
* '''A2D, AM-1, Yak-2 KABB''' - Type of the aircraft has been changed to "Attacker".
* '''F-86K (Italy), Pyorremyrsky, T2''' - Pilot model has been changed.
* '''Yak-4''' - Bomb sight has been added.
* '''S.O.8000 Narval''' - Respawn possibility on an aircraft carrier in battle has been removed.
* '''AH-1Z''' - The effect of screen exhaust systems on the guidance of the infrared air-to-air missile heads has been clarified.
* '''F-86 (all modifications), MiG-15 (all modifications), Me 262 (all modifications)''' - Aileron damage after breaking off damaged tail upon impact with the ground has been fixed.
* '''Bf 110 (all modifications)''' - Indication of the retract/extend of the chassis mechanization in case of damage to the main and tail struts of the chassis has been fixed.
* '''B-17 (all modifications)''' - The armour of the lower ball defensive turret has been fixed.
* '''MiG-15 bis ISH''' - Displaying of the bomb pylons in the version without suspended weaponry has been fixed.
* '''EC-665 Tiger UHT, EC-665 Tiger HAD, EC-665 Tiger HAP''' - In some variants of suspended weaponry the display of the presence of the Mistral missiles in the launch containers after launching a missile has been fixed.
* '''F7F-3 , A2D, J-29D''' - G-Suit has been added.
* '''G5N1 / G8N1''' - Number of the crew members displayed in the vehicle card has been fixed.
* '''BB-1, Su-2 (all modifications), A-20G, A-26B-10''' - The variant of the weaponry preset without the suspended weapons has been added.
* '''AH-1Z''' - The displaying of the aero pylons for the versions without AIM-9L missiles has been fixed.
* '''F-4C Phantom II, Phantom FGR.2, Mitsubishi T-2''' - The parameters of the ammunition used for the main armament have been clarified. Source: TM 43-0001-27 Army Ammunition Data Sheets, Small Caliber Ammunition, FSC 1305). Tracers have been added where it was necessary and tapes for hidden attack have been added as well.
* '''F-4C Phantom II, Phantom FGR.2''' - radar sensitivity to ground clutter has been specified.
* '''Phantom FGR.2''' - Displaying of the central pylon when using a cannon pod has been fixed.
* '''Spitfire F. 22 / 24''' - Canon modification has been changed to the modification from the 43 year version.
* '''Meteor F Mk.8 Reaper''' - Wrong modification of the use of the HVAR missiles has been removed.
* '''P-51A''' - Machine gun ammunition belts have been replaced with wartime belts.
* '''PV-2D''' - The need to purchase a standard armament preset has been fixed.
* '''Hs 123 (all modifications), BTD-1, Fw 189, Yak-4''' - The preset without suspended weaponry has been deleted.
* '''Hunter F-6''' - The need to research a modification of using of the SRAAM missiles for the usage of weaponry preset with SNEB missiles has been fixed.
* '''H-34''' - Selection of the belts for the M3 cannons has been added.
* '''SB-2 (all modifications)''' - Correlation between the research of the modification and weaponry presets has been fixed.
* '''G-Lynx, Lynx Mk.I''' - Selection of the belts for the Oerlikon Kad B canon has been added.
* '''Мi-28Н''' - The possibility of penetration of the cockpit with 12.7 mm armour-piercing ammunition for frontal glas and 7.62 mm for side glasses has been fixed.
* '''AH-1Z, Mi-28Н, EC-665 Tiger UHT, EC-665 Tiger HAD, EC-665 Tiger HAP''' - Missile launcher indicator has been added, as well as automatic firing of the heat traps (flares) when missile or rocket approach is detected.
* '''Pyorremyrsky''' - The possibility of using 50 kg bombs - 50 kg Model 1938 and 100 kg bomb 100 kg Model 1938 has been added.
* '''МiG-15''' - Armour has been fixed. Additional armour plate has been added, armoured seat has been removed.
* '''Potez 633''' - Armoured heading has been added.
* '''Lincoln B Mk II''' - Ammunition boxes in the X-Ray view have been fixed.
* '''PBY-5 (all modifications)''' - Armour has been fixed.
* '''MiG-19PT''' - R-13M missiles have been removed from weapon setups, researched modification will be compensated.
* '''M3 cannon''' - The colour of the tracer for the shells has been changed.
* '''M-4, M-10 cannon''' - The duration of the self-destruction delay of the М54 HE shell has been changed to 8 seconds.
* '''Н-37 cannon''' - Penetration value for AP and HE shells has been clarified.
* '''Mk-108 cannon''' - Initial speed of the shells has been fixed.
* '''M/49A, M/51, M/49 rockets''' - The main parameters have been clarified.
* '''GSh-23-2''' - The display of the number of cannons in the suspended UPK-23-250 containers in the weaponry presets has been fixed.
* The accuracy of the helicopter ATGMs guidance on moving targets has been significantly improved. Now in automatic target tracking mode it will be easier to hit moving targets with semi-automatic line-of-sight (SACLOS) ATGMs than with manual target tracking.
* '''R-3S, AIM-9B air-to-air missiles''' - overload boundary has been specified to real prototypes and summed up to 10G instead 6G.
* Active afterburner on jet engines significantly increases heat signature of a target, heat seeker missiles have consequently increased lock distance. Lock distance may significantly surpass the launch distances at low and medium altitudes.

= Flight Model changes =
* '''All helicopters''' - set course now remains precise whilst in hover mode.
* '''All helicopters''' - the autopilot, which operates when player turns on the gun sight, now can be adjusted to hold angular speed rather than angular position. I.e. you are now able to adjust roll and pitch with short key strokes. To do so, use the new option "Helicopter autopilot in the gun sight".
* '''Ki-43-3 otsu''' - the Nakajima Ha-112 engine has been changed to the Nakajima Ha-115II. You may learn the full flight characteristics from the datasheet.
* '''I-225''' - a bug has been fixed with insufficient engine power in WEP mode.
* '''I-16 series''' - aircraft balancing has been adjusted in accordance to speeds (the controls have become clearer on the fill control mode). Inertia moments have been clarified. Extended gear creates a greater dive moment than before (landing and take off has become easier).
* '''I-301''' - unused wing fuel tanks have been removed from the model.
* '''Fury Mk.1/2, Nimrod Mk1/2, Ki-10 1/2''' - the weight of all parts has been clarified, pitch stability has been improved. Steering reaction at low speed has been improved. Propeller spin of the airflow has been adjusted, the same with propeller group inertia. Inverted flight time has been improved. Brakes now operate more efficiently.
* '''I-180''' - the FM has been adjusted in accordance to the extended flight tests results of the third unit. Minor changes in speed and climb rate have been added to the datasheet. Aileron reaction has been improved for high speeds, worsened at low speed. The combat position of flaps has been removed, pneumatic flaps have been added. Max dive speed increased. Cable wires to ailerons and the elevator have been changed to tubular, the damping moment of controls has been reduced. Reduced pressure on the stick at high speeds. TsAGI R2 profile has been updated in accordance to wind tunnel tests, which allow higher angles of attack. Speed drop in gliding has been reduced. The weight of all parts on the aircraft made in accordance to test figures. Inertia of the propeller group has been reduced significantly. Airflow affect on take-off is now more accurate. Empty aircraft weight with oil has been increased in accordance to the weighting before testing.
* '''P-51a, Mustang Mk.IA''' - flight model has been completely reworked. See details in aircraft's datasheet.

= Naval weaponry =
* Armour-piercing values for all armour-piercing, semi-piercing and HE shells with a base fuze has now been converted using the Jacob De Marra formula.
* Search radars, escort radars and artillery fire directors have been added for the first group of naval vessels, including:
** '''SKR Project 159''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''SKR Project 35''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Pr.206''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Pr.206М''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''TS-Boot Proj. 206''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Ashville''' (Search Radar + Fire Director)
** '''Chikugo''' (search radar + radar tracking)
** '''PG02''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Isuzu''' (search radar + fire director)
** '''Albatros-Klasse (143)''' (search radar + tracking radar)
* Search radars and radar trackers operate similar to ground force radars. Search radars have a detection radius of more than 50km. Tracking radars give target designation at a distance of up to 30km.
* Fire directors give target designation at a distance of up to 5 km and can capture a target only spotted with binoculars.
* You can setup radar controls in the control menu, ground vehicles weapons section.
* '''Please note that this is a test application of radars in naval battles'''. Based on statistics and experience with this application, radar parameters may change in the future.
* Types of available shells for the American 127-mm/38 Mk.12 cannon has been fixed, a new shell has been added. Now the cannon has following shells:
** Mk.34 AAC (HE);
** Mk.32 common (SAP - semi-armour piercing);
** Mk.46 Special Common (semi-armour piercing with ballistic cap);
** Mk.31 AA-VT (HE variable time fuze).
* The cannon is used on following ships:
** '''Farragut (DD-355)'''
** '''Fletcher (DD445)'''
** '''Cowell (DD-547)'''
** '''Bennion (DD-662)'''
** '''Sumner (DD-692)'''
** '''Somers (DD-381)'''
** '''USS Helena (CL-50)'''
** '''USS Atlanta (CL-51)'''
* Mk.16 Special common semi-armour piercing shell of the American 102-mm/50 Mk.9 cannon has been fixed. Mk.15 HE shell with base fuze has been added. The cannon is used on following ships: Clemson (DD-336) and Clemson (DD-213).
* '''1934а and 1936b destroyers''' - torpedoes have been changed from model G7e to G7a
* 37mm HE round for AN M4 gun - initial speed has been corrected.
* Bofors 40mm cannon - clip capacity has been changed to 4 rounds, rate of fire remains unchanged.
* 455mm Мк.XII torpedo minimal speed has been changed to 27 knots.
* '''Elco 80 ft PT-556''' - one of .50 Brownings on the bow dual MG station has been fixed. Previously it fired only one round.
* '''Jaguar Klasse (140)''' - a bug has been fixed with disappearing 40mm Bofors shells when switching shell type.
* '''Moskva leader''' - traverse angles on the stern main calibre turret have been increased to +/-140.
* The 20mm C/30 cannons have been replaced with the C/38 cannons on the following ships:
** '''Type 1936B'''
** '''Type 1936A (Mob)'''
** '''Type 1939 (T22)'''
* '''Type K-8 (1944)''' - Aiming point of the aft 13.2 mm Type 93 twin machine gun has been fixed.
* '''Krasny Krym''' - the name of the rear 37 mm 70-K cannon has been corrected.
* '''Pr.206M''' - 57mm armour-piercing BR281U shell has been added for research.
* '''88mm/76 SK C/32 (Koln, Nurnberg) shells''' - Initial speed has been changed from 820 to 1060 m/sec.
* '''Tribal (F75), Haida (G63), Battle (D14), Class N (G25), Тype 1924 Leopard''' - The sectors in which the main calibre turrets can rotate and fire have been specified.
* '''IJN Mogami''' - Elevation and traverse guidance angles for secondary 127 mm guns have been specified.
* '''Ha-Go, Type 4 Model 2''' - The type and the number of the depth charges have been changed.
* A bug where the destroyed rotating torpedo launchers continued to rotate has been fixed.

= Naval modifications and crew skills =
'''Clemson (DD-336), Clemson (DD-213)''' - new 4 inch shells have been added:
* HE Mk.15 with base fuse;
* AP Mk.16 special common

= Naval characteristics, physics and damage model =
* Hullbreak parameters have been changed for boats. Depending on boat size and simultaneous damage caused by HE shells starting from a calibre of 100mm or higher in general will be fatal.
* '''Admiral Hipper''' - main calibre turret armour has been fixed, armour plates added to the "Vierling" 20mm quad AA guns, number and size of the fuel tanks have been fixed, anti-torpedo bulkhead extended to armoured traverses. Conning towers have been added. The armour of the control-distance posts has been fixed.
* '''MBK 161 (1943), Type 1936B, Type 1934A (1944)''' - aiming limits and dead zones of the main calibre turrets have been fixed.
* '''Pr. 30 Ognevoy''' - Bridge and radio room damage models have been fixed.
* '''Type 1936B, Type 1934А (1940), Z20 Karl Galster, Type 1936, Type 1936B, Type 1934А (1944)''' - The missing ammo elevators for the main calibre turrets have been added.
* '''IJN Ayanami, IJN Mogami, IJN Kiyoshimo''' - The number and position of the fuel tanks on the destroyers have been changed according to historical data.
* '''T-51b''' - Engines (920 SHP engine (No.71 mod.6/ 71号6型)) and their numbers have been changed.
* '''Clemson (L45)''' - Armour on the paired 12.7 mm turrets has been fixed.
* '''LCS (L)''' - Roll whilst in fully repaired and functional condition has been fixed.

= Naval Visual models and visual parts =
* '''IJN Mogami''' - The auxiliary calibre turret has been changed from Model A1 Twin to Model A1 Kai 1 Twin.
* '''Type 4 Model 4''' - Height of the platform and pedestal under the paired 20 mm gun has been increased.
* '''Nürnberg''' - Shields for paired 20 mm machine guns have been added.
* '''Krasny Kavkaz''' - A bug with incorrect displaying of the ship's hull at long distance has been fixed.
* '''Type 1934А (1944)''' - Position of the torpedoes in the torpedo launchers has been fixed.

= Naval - Interface =
* 40mm Japanese auto cannon designation changed from 40mm/62 "HI" Type 91 AA gun to 40-mm/62 Vickers autocannon

= Naval - Other =
* Sumner (DD-692) - The position in the research tree has been changed. New destroyer added ahead of it.

= Economy and research =
* '''Be-6''' - BR in SB game mode has been changed from 5.0 to 5.3
* '''CL-13 Mk.4''' - BR has been changed: in AB from 8.3 to 8.0; in RB from 9.3 to 8.7.
* '''P-47D-28 (China)''' - BR in SB has been changed from 5.0 to 5.3.
* '''Pyorremyrsky''' - Has been moved to rank III.
* '''XM-1 GM''' - BR in all game modes has been changed from 9.0 to 9.3.
* '''Char 25t''' - The position in the research tree has been changed. Now it is placed before the Lorraine 40t.
* '''AML-90''' - Position in the research tree has been changed. Now it is on the place of Char 25t, before AMX-13-90.

= Customization =
* Special task "Meteor Shower" now does not count helicopters.
* New player icons have been added for ground forces, also for French, Italian, and Chinese air forces. Player icons unlock for completing tasks
* New challenges have been added for Swedish air forces.

= Awards =
* New orders and medals for China have been added.
* New titles for receiving Chinese awards (orders and medals) have been added.

= Interface =
* Night vision modification icon has been changed for helicopters with thermal imagers.
* It is now possible to lock on a target or on a point of interest from 3rd person view when using mouse pointer (mouse aiming mode) or on the helicopter course (in other control modes) on modern helicopters. It means that it is no longer necessary to switch to the sight view to lock on close targets. In 3rd person view the "Sight stabilization" button now captures the target or point and a new command "Disable sight stabilization" has been added which has been implemented to unlock.
* When a helicopter locks on a target or point of interest from any view mode (3rd person view, cabin view, sight view) the corresponding indication is now visible in 3rd person view. Capture will be canceled if the target is outside the working corners of the optical sighting system.
* For modern helicopters with automatic optical tracking the aiming point correction mode has been added with the auto tracking mode. To do this you need to press "Sight stabilization" button again and move the reticle to any place relative to the target being tracked. This function allows you to aim at individual parts of the target or to take a pre-emptive position.
* When the radar tracks position of the locked target in optical sight mode, the locked target will now be the target selected by the player and not the one closest to centre. To do this, the selected target must be in the field of view of the optical sight.

= Game mechanics =
* Aiming mechanics for AI controlled AA guns of medium calibres has been changed for air battles in order to prevent direct hits to player controlled aircraft.
* New option "Fix gun direction in mouse view" has been added. This option allows you to block turrets and guns rotation for ground vehicles and naval vessels while in mouse view (Controls - General - Camera Control).
* In RB and SB modes ATGM now follow the crosshair, not the cursor position.
* In SB mode, vehicles with laser rangefinders and gun stabilizers automatically adapt their sights to the measured range.
* For ATGMs with a semi-automatic guidance system (2nd generation), as well as for SAMs with a command guidance system (2С6, ADATS, Roland, Stormer HVM) a visibility line check between the launcher and the missile has been added. To keep the missile on its intended trajectory, the launcher must maintain visibility of the missile. In cases where visibility of the missile is lost, control commands will no longer be transmitted to the missile and it will continue to fly at the velocity vector it had when visibility was lost. If a missile which has lost control returns to the launcher's visibility line, missile control will be restored. Obstacles for the visibility line can include any landscape objects, or objects on the map like trees, including obstacles on the aircraft part of the map.
* Requirements for some combat tasks have been adjusted:
** "Set to Work": AB: 4 → 2 (light), 10 → 7 (medium), 25 → 15 (special); RB: 8 → 6 (medium), 20 → 12 (special);
** "Scout": AB: 5 → 3 (light), 12 → 8 (medium), 30 → 20 (special); RB: 4 → 2 (light), 10 → 7 (medium), 25 → 15 (special);
** "One Step Ahead": AB: 6 → 3 (light), 14 → 8 (medium), 40 → 20 (special); RB: 5 → 2 (light), 12 → 7 (medium), 30 → 15 (special).

= Examples of bugs corrected by player reports =
{{Notice|We want to thank you for correctly created bug reports! Below you will find some of the bug fixes that were possible with your help. You as usual, continue to assist us to make War Thunder better!}}
* A bug with the explosion of inert ammunition (when not containing explosive mass) has been corrected.
* LCS (L) Mark.3 roll whilst in fully repaired and functional condition has been fixed.
* Missing armour plates on the Ho-Ni 1 and Type 60 SPRG have been added.
* Possibility of main calibre 360 degree rotation on the Type 1924 Leopard cannon has been added.
* Incorrect 80 ft Nasty ammunition in the weapon preset without 20 mm mortar has been fixed.
* Mismatches in the characteristics of the 130 mm OF-46 shell in different vehicles with B-13 (Su-100Y, Pr. 7U Stroyny and others).
* Protection of the upper fuel tank of the Spitfire LF Mk IXc (USSR, USA) has been removed in line with similar models in the British research tree.
* Many possibilities to leave the game zone on the location "Advance to the Rhine" where a player could get an advantage for one of the teams have been corrected.
* The incorrect display of a shell's flight in naval battle replays has been fixed (hits were calculated correctly in reality).
* A slight shift of the ground vehicle sight which occurred when exiting the "aimed in zoom" mode has been fixed.

= Graphical =
* Technologies added:
** Scalable Global Illumination (GI).
** HDR.
* The effects of sparks from hits, explosions, fires, and gunshots have been given a physical model for more accurate visualization.

= Sound =
* The game's sound system has been drastically reworked. CPU load has been reduced due to:
** sound processing block optimization;
** new RAM compression methods for a part of sound assets;
** composition changing of a large number of sound events in order to reduce the number of simultaneously playing sound assets.

{{Updates}}

[[Category:Updates]]

Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"

2019-12-17T23:34:21Z

U90879773: /* Sweden */

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Update 1.95 "Northern Wind" ([[wt:en/game/changelog/current/1053|changelog]]) was introduced on 17 December 2019. This update is notable for the introduction of the Swedish aircraft tree, the first Swedish ground vehicles, and the introduction of Ray Traced Global Illumination and HDR support.

= New vehicles =
== Aircraft ==
=== Sweden ===
* [[J8A]] - Is now available to be used in battles.
* Jacobi J8A
* J6B
* J11
* J22-A
* J20
* J22-B
* J21A-1
* J21A-2
* J26
* J21RA
* J29A
* J29F
* B3C
* B17B
* B17A
* A21A-3
* A21RB
* J28B
* J/A29B
* B18A
* B18B
* T18B-1
* T18B-2
* J32B - a similar dimensioned prototype cockpit is used temporarily.
* A32A -a similar dimensioned prototype cockpit is used temporarily.

=== Germany ===
* MiG-21MF - A temporary cockpit that uses some elements from the MiG-21 F-13 cockpit is used.

=== USSR ===
* MiG-21SMT - A temporary cockpit that uses some elements from the MiG-21 F-13 cockpit is used.

=== France ===
* Étendard IVM

== Ground vehicles ==
=== USA ===
* M60A3 TTS

=== Germany ===
* le KPz M41

=== Great Britain ===
* Rooikat Mk.1D

=== Japan ===
* Type 90 B

=== China ===
* WZ305
* M42 Duster

=== France ===
* AML-90

=== Sweden ===
* SAV 20.12.48
* Strv 103-0

== Naval Fleet ==
=== USA ===
* Porter (DD-356)

=== Germany ===
* Prinz Eugen (premium)
* Admiral Graf Spee

=== Great Britain ===
* Hunt - HMS Calpe(L71)
* Hunt - HMS Brissenden(L79)
* Battle - HMS Tobruk(D37)
* K-Class - HMS Kelvin(F37)

=== Japan ===
* Isuzu
* IJN Suzuya
* IJN Sendai

= New locations and missions =
* Naval location "New Zealand cape".
* Naval location "South Kvarken": Domination (boats); Domination; Encounter; Conquest.
* We have added distant targets at about 9km In a ship's test drive for heavy fleet.

= Location and mission updates =
* Japan - the location of the airfield and helipad for the Southern team has been changed.
* Visibility in naval battles on the high seas has been improved.

= Enduring Confrontation =
* New Enduring Confrontation mission - "Malta".
* Naval bombers now have their own aircraft preset (if possible naval bombers have been used but where they are lacking normal variants are used).
* Naval bombers will attempt to use torpedoes against ships (if there is a torpedo preset for the aircraft at this rank).
* AI aircraft in the scenarios "bombers", "attackers" and "airfield defenders" have been added as support for rank VI battles.
* Thanks to new script functionality it has become possible to fix the situation when the opponent's respawn points could overlap the allied spawn points with an active convoy.

= Ground Vehicle model, damage model, characteristic and weaponry changes =
* Viewing angles (FOV) for default ground sights have been increased.
* Vignette effect has been added to the gunner's sight of some top tier vehicles.
* '''Т-72А, ZTZ96, Challenger 2, Breda 501''' - Camera position for the commander in SB has been fixed.
* '''BMP-3''' - Modification of the "Sodema" thermal imaging sight has been added. Modification of the armour-piercing belt has been moved to available by default.
* '''Challenger 2''' - Modification of the additional outboard Dorchester 2F armour has been added.
* '''M42 Duster''' - All - The mass has been changed from 22,600 to 22,450 kg. Source: FM 44-2 - Air Defense Artillery Employment (Automatic Weapons), June 1966
* The scope module description now contains the FOV (viewing angle) values.
* '''M3 Bradley, ADATS''' - The hull armour has been adjusted. The hull armour material has been fixed and the aluminum armour durability has been corrected.
* '''M163, SIDAM 25, SIDAM 25 Mistral, M113A1 TOW, M901''' - Type armour used on the hull raft has been changed from 7039 to 5083.
* Low calibre (20-35 mm) APDS shells now have a chance to break apart when passing through spaced armour.
* The durability of the following armour aluminium rafts has been revised:
** '''7039''': Old 0.47, New 0.5
** '''5083''': Old 0.7, New 0.32
** '''ABT-101''': Old 0.53, New 0.375
** '''ABT-102''': Old 0.53, New 0.42
** '''AA7017''': Old 0.8, New 0.5
* '''M15/42, M42 Contraaereo, 75/34 M42, 75/34 M43, 75/46 M43, 105/25 M43, 105/25 M43 Leoncello''' - Smoke grenades modification has been added.
* '''SU-76M''' - Maximum speed has been changed from 40 to 30 km/h. Elevation angles has been changed from -3/+25 to -5/+15. Source: Общее описание самоходной установки СУ-76.
* '''Т-60''' - The nomenclature and characteristics of ammunition which is used have been corrected. Armour-piercing incendiary tracer shell has been changed to armour-piercing incendiary (without tracer), speed has been changed from 800 to 796 m/sec. Composite shell has been replaced by a shell with an increased initial speed of 892 m/sec. Source: ЦАМО РФ, фонд 38, опись 11355, дело №338, л.23 // 20-мм танковая пушка ТНШ (ШВАК), Руководство службы
* '''SOMUA S35, SAu 40, B1 bis, B1 ter''' - The abilty to shift into neutral gear has been added.
* '''T-64B, Т-80B, Т-80U''' - The restriction on the number of ATGM's being carried has been removed.
* '''ADATS''' - "Laser Rangefinder" modification has been added.
* '''AB43, AS42''' - Engine power has been increased to 110 horsepower. Source: Gli Autoveicoli da Combattimento dell'Esercito Italiano Vol.2" Nicola Pingato and Filippo Cappellano
* '''M4A4, M4A4 (1st PTG)''' - The maximum speed has been changed from 38 to 40 km/h. Source: Tank Data, US Army, US Army Ordnance School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland July 1958 // TM 9-754 Technical Manual Medium Tank M4A4 War Department Jan 21 1943
* '''AUBL/74, AUBL/74 HVG''' - "NVD" modification has been added.
* '''Vickers Mk.7''' - A bug with the explosion of inert ammunition located above the turret ring level has been corrected.
* '''120 mm OFL G1, 120mm OFL F1''' - The characteristics of shells have been revised and clarified. Errors in the penetration values in the penetration calculation have been corrected. You can see the changes [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/e/2PACX-1vQILjFoS6xOYBKnIJ-YvQgPZAvmfmpDZymH53NM_PygZUTaLMZj9GI7u6TJqgxLg1PYeQIsH6dVUohP/pubhtml in this sheet]
* '''90mm M82 shell (T25, M36, M26, M26 T99, Super Hellcat)''' - Initial speed has been changed from 807 to 813 m/sec. Source: Handbook of Ballistic and Engineering Data for Ammunition, Volume II, dated July 1950, 90-mm Gun M3 Mounted in Combat Vehicles, dated September 11, 1944.
* '''12.8 cm Pzgr.43 (Jagdtiger, E100, Maus)''' - Initial speed has been changed from 930 to 940 m/sec. Source: RH/8v 2848, Bundesarchiv Freiburg / Abteilung Militärarchiv.
* A bug where some HE shells would lose penetration over distances has been fixed.
* Slightly more precise guidance available for surface-to-air missiles on targets with high tangential speed.

= Aircraft model, damage model, characteristic and weaponry changes =
* '''Do 217 J-1, Do 217 J-2, Do 217 N-1, Do 217 N-2''' - The type of the aircraft has been changed to "Fighter".
* '''A2D, AM-1, Yak-2 KABB''' - Type of the aircraft has been changed to "Attacker".
* '''F-86K (Italy), Pyorremyrsky, T2''' - Pilot model has been changed.
* '''Yak-4''' - Bomb sight has been added.
* '''S.O.8000 Narval''' - Respawn possibility on an aircraft carrier in battle has been removed.
* '''AH-1Z''' - The effect of screen exhaust systems on the guidance of the infrared air-to-air missile heads has been clarified.
* '''F-86 (all modifications), MiG-15 (all modifications), Me 262 (all modifications)''' - Aileron damage after breaking off damaged tail upon impact with the ground has been fixed.
* '''Bf 110 (all modifications)''' - Indication of the retract/extend of the chassis mechanization in case of damage to the main and tail struts of the chassis has been fixed.
* '''B-17 (all modifications)''' - The armour of the lower ball defensive turret has been fixed.
* '''MiG-15 bis ISH''' - Displaying of the bomb pylons in the version without suspended weaponry has been fixed.
* '''EC-665 Tiger UHT, EC-665 Tiger HAD, EC-665 Tiger HAP''' - In some variants of suspended weaponry the display of the presence of the Mistral missiles in the launch containers after launching a missile has been fixed.
* '''F7F-3 , A2D, J-29D''' - G-Suit has been added.
* '''G5N1 / G8N1''' - Number of the crew members displayed in the vehicle card has been fixed.
* '''BB-1, Su-2 (all modifications), A-20G, A-26B-10''' - The variant of the weaponry preset without the suspended weapons has been added.
* '''AH-1Z''' - The displaying of the aero pylons for the versions without AIM-9L missiles has been fixed.
* '''F-4C Phantom II, Phantom FGR.2, Mitsubishi T-2''' - The parameters of the ammunition used for the main armament have been clarified. Source: TM 43-0001-27 Army Ammunition Data Sheets, Small Caliber Ammunition, FSC 1305). Tracers have been added where it was necessary and tapes for hidden attack have been added as well.
* '''F-4C Phantom II, Phantom FGR.2''' - radar sensitivity to ground clutter has been specified.
* '''Phantom FGR.2''' - Displaying of the central pylon when using a cannon pod has been fixed.
* '''Spitfire F. 22 / 24''' - Canon modification has been changed to the modification from the 43 year version.
* '''Meteor F Mk.8 Reaper''' - Wrong modification of the use of the HVAR missiles has been removed.
* '''P-51A''' - Machine gun ammunition belts have been replaced with wartime belts.
* '''PV-2D''' - The need to purchase a standard armament preset has been fixed.
* '''Hs 123 (all modifications), BTD-1, Fw 189, Yak-4''' - The preset without suspended weaponry has been deleted.
* '''Hunter F-6''' - The need to research a modification of using of the SRAAM missiles for the usage of weaponry preset with SNEB missiles has been fixed.
* '''H-34''' - Selection of the belts for the M3 cannons has been added.
* '''SB-2 (all modifications)''' - Correlation between the research of the modification and weaponry presets has been fixed.
* '''G-Lynx, Lynx Mk.I''' - Selection of the belts for the Oerlikon Kad B canon has been added.
* '''Мi-28Н''' - The possibility of penetration of the cockpit with 12.7 mm armour-piercing ammunition for frontal glas and 7.62 mm for side glasses has been fixed.
* '''AH-1Z, Mi-28Н, EC-665 Tiger UHT, EC-665 Tiger HAD, EC-665 Tiger HAP''' - Missile launcher indicator has been added, as well as automatic firing of the heat traps (flares) when missile or rocket approach is detected.
* '''Pyorremyrsky''' - The possibility of using 50 kg bombs - 50 kg Model 1938 and 100 kg bomb 100 kg Model 1938 has been added.
* '''МiG-15''' - Armour has been fixed. Additional armour plate has been added, armoured seat has been removed.
* '''Potez 633''' - Armoured heading has been added.
* '''Lincoln B Mk II''' - Ammunition boxes in the X-Ray view have been fixed.
* '''PBY-5 (all modifications)''' - Armour has been fixed.
* '''MiG-19PT''' - R-13M missiles have been removed from weapon setups, researched modification will be compensated.
* '''M3 cannon''' - The colour of the tracer for the shells has been changed.
* '''M-4, M-10 cannon''' - The duration of the self-destruction delay of the М54 HE shell has been changed to 8 seconds.
* '''Н-37 cannon''' - Penetration value for AP and HE shells has been clarified.
* '''Mk-108 cannon''' - Initial speed of the shells has been fixed.
* '''M/49A, M/51, M/49 rockets''' - The main parameters have been clarified.
* '''GSh-23-2''' - The display of the number of cannons in the suspended UPK-23-250 containers in the weaponry presets has been fixed.
* The accuracy of the helicopter ATGMs guidance on moving targets has been significantly improved. Now in automatic target tracking mode it will be easier to hit moving targets with semi-automatic line-of-sight (SACLOS) ATGMs than with manual target tracking.
* '''R-3S, AIM-9B air-to-air missiles''' - overload boundary has been specified to real prototypes and summed up to 10G instead 6G.
* Active afterburner on jet engines significantly increases heat signature of a target, heat seeker missiles have consequently increased lock distance. Lock distance may significantly surpass the launch distances at low and medium altitudes.

= Flight Model changes =
* '''All helicopters''' - set course now remains precise whilst in hover mode.
* '''All helicopters''' - the autopilot, which operates when player turns on the gun sight, now can be adjusted to hold angular speed rather than angular position. I.e. you are now able to adjust roll and pitch with short key strokes. To do so, use the new option "Helicopter autopilot in the gun sight".
* '''Ki-43-3 otsu''' - the Nakajima Ha-112 engine has been changed to the Nakajima Ha-115II. You may learn the full flight characteristics from the datasheet.
* '''I-225''' - a bug has been fixed with insufficient engine power in WEP mode.
* '''I-16 series''' - aircraft balancing has been adjusted in accordance to speeds (the controls have become clearer on the fill control mode). Inertia moments have been clarified. Extended gear creates a greater dive moment than before (landing and take off has become easier).
* '''I-301''' - unused wing fuel tanks have been removed from the model.
* '''Fury Mk.1/2, Nimrod Mk1/2, Ki-10 1/2''' - the weight of all parts has been clarified, pitch stability has been improved. Steering reaction at low speed has been improved. Propeller spin of the airflow has been adjusted, the same with propeller group inertia. Inverted flight time has been improved. Brakes now operate more efficiently.
* '''I-180''' - the FM has been adjusted in accordance to the extended flight tests results of the third unit. Minor changes in speed and climb rate have been added to the datasheet. Aileron reaction has been improved for high speeds, worsened at low speed. The combat position of flaps has been removed, pneumatic flaps have been added. Max dive speed increased. Cable wires to ailerons and the elevator have been changed to tubular, the damping moment of controls has been reduced. Reduced pressure on the stick at high speeds. TsAGI R2 profile has been updated in accordance to wind tunnel tests, which allow higher angles of attack. Speed drop in gliding has been reduced. The weight of all parts on the aircraft made in accordance to test figures. Inertia of the propeller group has been reduced significantly. Airflow affect on take-off is now more accurate. Empty aircraft weight with oil has been increased in accordance to the weighting before testing.
* '''P-51a, Mustang Mk.IA''' - flight model has been completely reworked. See details in aircraft's datasheet.

= Naval weaponry =
* Armour-piercing values for all armour-piercing, semi-piercing and HE shells with a base fuze has now been converted using the Jacob De Marra formula.
* Search radars, escort radars and artillery fire directors have been added for the first group of naval vessels, including:
** '''SKR Project 159''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''SKR Project 35''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Pr.206''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Pr.206М''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''TS-Boot Proj. 206''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Ashville''' (Search Radar + Fire Director)
** '''Chikugo''' (search radar + radar tracking)
** '''PG02''' (search radar + tracking radar)
** '''Isuzu''' (search radar + fire director)
** '''Albatros-Klasse (143)''' (search radar + tracking radar)
* Search radars and radar trackers operate similar to ground force radars. Search radars have a detection radius of more than 50km. Tracking radars give target designation at a distance of up to 30km.
* Fire directors give target designation at a distance of up to 5 km and can capture a target only spotted with binoculars.
* You can setup radar controls in the control menu, ground vehicles weapons section.
* '''Please note that this is a test application of radars in naval battles'''. Based on statistics and experience with this application, radar parameters may change in the future.
* Types of available shells for the American 127-mm/38 Mk.12 cannon has been fixed, a new shell has been added. Now the cannon has following shells:
** Mk.34 AAC (HE);
** Mk.32 common (SAP - semi-armour piercing);
** Mk.46 Special Common (semi-armour piercing with ballistic cap);
** Mk.31 AA-VT (HE variable time fuze).
* The cannon is used on following ships:
** '''Farragut (DD-355)'''
** '''Fletcher (DD445)'''
** '''Cowell (DD-547)'''
** '''Bennion (DD-662)'''
** '''Sumner (DD-692)'''
** '''Somers (DD-381)'''
** '''USS Helena (CL-50)'''
** '''USS Atlanta (CL-51)'''
* Mk.16 Special common semi-armour piercing shell of the American 102-mm/50 Mk.9 cannon has been fixed. Mk.15 HE shell with base fuze has been added. The cannon is used on following ships: Clemson (DD-336) and Clemson (DD-213).
* '''1934а and 1936b destroyers''' - torpedoes have been changed from model G7e to G7a
* 37mm HE round for AN M4 gun - initial speed has been corrected.
* Bofors 40mm cannon - clip capacity has been changed to 4 rounds, rate of fire remains unchanged.
* 455mm Мк.XII torpedo minimal speed has been changed to 27 knots.
* '''Elco 80 ft PT-556''' - one of .50 Brownings on the bow dual MG station has been fixed. Previously it fired only one round.
* '''Jaguar Klasse (140)''' - a bug has been fixed with disappearing 40mm Bofors shells when switching shell type.
* '''Moskva leader''' - traverse angles on the stern main calibre turret have been increased to +/-140.
* The 20mm C/30 cannons have been replaced with the C/38 cannons on the following ships:
** '''Type 1936B'''
** '''Type 1936A (Mob)'''
** '''Type 1939 (T22)'''
* '''Type K-8 (1944)''' - Aiming point of the aft 13.2 mm Type 93 twin machine gun has been fixed.
* '''Krasny Krym''' - the name of the rear 37 mm 70-K cannon has been corrected.
* '''Pr.206M''' - 57mm armour-piercing BR281U shell has been added for research.
* '''88mm/76 SK C/32 (Koln, Nurnberg) shells''' - Initial speed has been changed from 820 to 1060 m/sec.
* '''Tribal (F75), Haida (G63), Battle (D14), Class N (G25), Тype 1924 Leopard''' - The sectors in which the main calibre turrets can rotate and fire have been specified.
* '''IJN Mogami''' - Elevation and traverse guidance angles for secondary 127 mm guns have been specified.
* '''Ha-Go, Type 4 Model 2''' - The type and the number of the depth charges have been changed.
* A bug where the destroyed rotating torpedo launchers continued to rotate has been fixed.

= Naval modifications and crew skills =
'''Clemson (DD-336), Clemson (DD-213)''' - new 4 inch shells have been added:
* HE Mk.15 with base fuse;
* AP Mk.16 special common

= Naval characteristics, physics and damage model =
* Hullbreak parameters have been changed for boats. Depending on boat size and simultaneous damage caused by HE shells starting from a calibre of 100mm or higher in general will be fatal.
* '''Admiral Hipper''' - main calibre turret armour has been fixed, armour plates added to the "Vierling" 20mm quad AA guns, number and size of the fuel tanks have been fixed, anti-torpedo bulkhead extended to armoured traverses. Conning towers have been added. The armour of the control-distance posts has been fixed.
* '''MBK 161 (1943), Type 1936B, Type 1934A (1944)''' - aiming limits and dead zones of the main calibre turrets have been fixed.
* '''Pr. 30 Ognevoy''' - Bridge and radio room damage models have been fixed.
* '''Type 1936B, Type 1934А (1940), Z20 Karl Galster, Type 1936, Type 1936B, Type 1934А (1944)''' - The missing ammo elevators for the main calibre turrets have been added.
* '''IJN Ayanami, IJN Mogami, IJN Kiyoshimo''' - The number and position of the fuel tanks on the destroyers have been changed according to historical data.
* '''T-51b''' - Engines (920 SHP engine (No.71 mod.6/ 71号6型)) and their numbers have been changed.
* '''Clemson (L45)''' - Armour on the paired 12.7 mm turrets has been fixed.
* '''LCS (L)''' - Roll whilst in fully repaired and functional condition has been fixed.

= Naval Visual models and visual parts =
* '''IJN Mogami''' - The auxiliary calibre turret has been changed from Model A1 Twin to Model A1 Kai 1 Twin.
* '''Type 4 Model 4''' - Height of the platform and pedestal under the paired 20 mm gun has been increased.
* '''Nürnberg''' - Shields for paired 20 mm machine guns have been added.
* '''Krasny Kavkaz''' - A bug with incorrect displaying of the ship's hull at long distance has been fixed.
* '''Type 1934А (1944)''' - Position of the torpedoes in the torpedo launchers has been fixed.

= Naval - Interface =
* 40mm Japanese auto cannon designation changed from 40mm/62 "HI" Type 91 AA gun to 40-mm/62 Vickers autocannon

= Naval - Other =
* Sumner (DD-692) - The position in the research tree has been changed. New destroyer added ahead of it.

= Economy and research =
* '''Be-6''' - BR in SB game mode has been changed from 5.0 to 5.3
* '''CL-13 Mk.4''' - BR has been changed: in AB from 8.3 to 8.0; in RB from 9.3 to 8.7.
* '''P-47D-28 (China)''' - BR in SB has been changed from 5.0 to 5.3.
* '''Pyorremyrsky''' - Has been moved to rank III.
* '''XM-1 GM''' - BR in all game modes has been changed from 9.0 to 9.3.
* '''Char 25t''' - The position in the research tree has been changed. Now it is placed before the Lorraine 40t.
* '''AML-90''' - Position in the research tree has been changed. Now it is on the place of Char 25t, before AMX-13-90.

= Customization =
* Special task "Meteor Shower" now does not count helicopters.
* New player icons have been added for ground forces, also for French, Italian, and Chinese air forces. Player icons unlock for completing tasks
* New challenges have been added for Swedish air forces.

= Awards =
* New orders and medals for China have been added.
* New titles for receiving Chinese awards (orders and medals) have been added.

= Interface =
* Night vision modification icon has been changed for helicopters with thermal imagers.
* It is now possible to lock on a target or on a point of interest from 3rd person view when using mouse pointer (mouse aiming mode) or on the helicopter course (in other control modes) on modern helicopters. It means that it is no longer necessary to switch to the sight view to lock on close targets. In 3rd person view the "Sight stabilization" button now captures the target or point and a new command "Disable sight stabilization" has been added which has been implemented to unlock.
* When a helicopter locks on a target or point of interest from any view mode (3rd person view, cabin view, sight view) the corresponding indication is now visible in 3rd person view. Capture will be canceled if the target is outside the working corners of the optical sighting system.
* For modern helicopters with automatic optical tracking the aiming point correction mode has been added with the auto tracking mode. To do this you need to press "Sight stabilization" button again and move the reticle to any place relative to the target being tracked. This function allows you to aim at individual parts of the target or to take a pre-emptive position.
* When the radar tracks position of the locked target in optical sight mode, the locked target will now be the target selected by the player and not the one closest to centre. To do this, the selected target must be in the field of view of the optical sight.

= Game mechanics =
* Aiming mechanics for AI controlled AA guns of medium calibres has been changed for air battles in order to prevent direct hits to player controlled aircraft.
* New option "Fix gun direction in mouse view" has been added. This option allows you to block turrets and guns rotation for ground vehicles and naval vessels while in mouse view (Controls - General - Camera Control).
* In RB and SB modes ATGM now follow the crosshair, not the cursor position.
* In SB mode, vehicles with laser rangefinders and gun stabilizers automatically adapt their sights to the measured range.
* For ATGMs with a semi-automatic guidance system (2nd generation), as well as for SAMs with a command guidance system (2С6, ADATS, Roland, Stormer HVM) a visibility line check between the launcher and the missile has been added. To keep the missile on its intended trajectory, the launcher must maintain visibility of the missile. In cases where visibility of the missile is lost, control commands will no longer be transmitted to the missile and it will continue to fly at the velocity vector it had when visibility was lost. If a missile which has lost control returns to the launcher's visibility line, missile control will be restored. Obstacles for the visibility line can include any landscape objects, or objects on the map like trees, including obstacles on the aircraft part of the map.
* Requirements for some combat tasks have been adjusted:
** "Set to Work": AB: 4 → 2 (light), 10 → 7 (medium), 25 → 15 (special); RB: 8 → 6 (medium), 20 → 12 (special);
** "Scout": AB: 5 → 3 (light), 12 → 8 (medium), 30 → 20 (special); RB: 4 → 2 (light), 10 → 7 (medium), 25 → 15 (special);
** "One Step Ahead": AB: 6 → 3 (light), 14 → 8 (medium), 40 → 20 (special); RB: 5 → 2 (light), 12 → 7 (medium), 30 → 15 (special).

= Examples of bugs corrected by player reports =
{{Notice|We want to thank you for correctly created bug reports! Below you will find some of the bug fixes that were possible with your help. You as usual, continue to assist us to make War Thunder better!}}
* A bug with the explosion of inert ammunition (when not containing explosive mass) has been corrected.
* LCS (L) Mark.3 roll whilst in fully repaired and functional condition has been fixed.
* Missing armour plates on the Ho-Ni 1 and Type 60 SPRG have been added.
* Possibility of main calibre 360 degree rotation on the Type 1924 Leopard cannon has been added.
* Incorrect 80 ft Nasty ammunition in the weapon preset without 20 mm mortar has been fixed.
* Mismatches in the characteristics of the 130 mm OF-46 shell in different vehicles with B-13 (Su-100Y, Pr. 7U Stroyny and others).
* Protection of the upper fuel tank of the Spitfire LF Mk IXc (USSR, USA) has been removed in line with similar models in the British research tree.
* Many possibilities to leave the game zone on the location "Advance to the Rhine" where a player could get an advantage for one of the teams have been corrected.
* The incorrect display of a shell's flight in naval battle replays has been fixed (hits were calculated correctly in reality).
* A slight shift of the ground vehicle sight which occurred when exiting the "aimed in zoom" mode has been fixed.

= Graphical =
* Technologies added:
** Scalable Global Illumination (GI).
** HDR.
* The effects of sparks from hits, explosions, fires, and gunshots have been given a physical model for more accurate visualization.

= Sound =
* The game's sound system has been drastically reworked. CPU load has been reduced due to:
** sound processing block optimization;
** new RAM compression methods for a part of sound assets;
** composition changing of a large number of sound events in order to reduce the number of simultaneously playing sound assets.

{{Updates}}

[[Category:Updates]]

User:U90879773

2019-12-12T16:49:03Z

U90879773:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk A4D/A-4]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants AU-1 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants#B-17D B-17D Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26B Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26G Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress#Variants B-50A Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair#Variants F2G-2 Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82G Twin Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury#Variants FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75A Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda#Variants YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141B-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z-2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel FGA.1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester Mk I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang F Mk 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful F Mk 14]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington B Mk I]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8 model 64]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants B 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAAB_21 J 21]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_21R J 21R]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51D_and_P-51K J 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken#Full-size_Drakens J 35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants T 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6519-development-j32-lansen-flying-lance-en A 32]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6492-development-saab-b3c-bomber-to-start-from-en B 3]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6495-development-b17a-saab-s-first-en B 8 or B 17]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6503-development-ffvs-j22-settling-the-bill-en J 22]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6519-development-j32-lansen-flying-lance-en J 32]

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

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! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
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All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

User:U90879773

2019-12-12T16:05:06Z

U90879773:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk A4D/A-4]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants AU-1 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants#B-17D B-17D Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26B Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26G Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress#Variants B-50A Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair#Variants F2G-2 Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82G Twin Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury#Variants FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75A Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda#Variants YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141B-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z-2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel FGA.1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester Mk I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang F Mk 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful F Mk 14]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington B Mk I]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8 model 64]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_32_Lansen#Variants A 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants B 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAAB_21 J 21]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_21R J 21R]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51D_and_P-51K J 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken#Full-size_Drakens J 35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants T 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6492-development-saab-b3c-bomber-to-start-from-en B 3]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6495-development-b17a-saab-s-first-en B 8 or B 17]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6503-development-ffvs-j22-settling-the-bill-en J 22]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6519-development-j32-lansen-flying-lance-en J 32]

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

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! colspan="2" align="center" |History of the P-51 Mustang
|-
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All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

|}

User:U90879773

2019-12-06T00:33:58Z

U90879773:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Thunderdog1138}}

Welcome to my user page. My username is '''thunderdog1138''' (wordplay of thunder and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series) underdog], and the number 1138, a number often used in movies by George Lucas), but you may call me thunderdog (as long as there isn't another thunderdog in the conversation) or TD1138 if you like.

I do not currently play War Thunder because my PC can't handle the graphics and the graphics card cannot be easily upgraded. However, I plan on acquiring a better PC and play the game in the future, but until then I will contribute to this wiki. I am experienced with MediaWiki-based wikis and am a near expert at wikitext.

== To do ==

* List the history of availability of bundle and gift vehicles.

== Wishlist ==

This is a list of vehicles I would like to see in War Thunder one day. As you can see, I am a fan of prototypes, and it saddens me to see a prototype removed from the game before I have a chance to play it.

=== USA ===

As you can see, there is no Russian bias here.

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-4_Skyhawk A4D/A-4]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_AC-47_Spooky AC-47]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_AH-56_Cheyenne AH-56]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants AU-1 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-10#Martin Model 139, 139A and 139B B-12A]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_B-17_Flying_Fortress_variants#B-17D B-17D Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26B Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_B-26_Marauder#Variants B-26G Marauder]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bockscar B-29 (''Bockscar'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enola_Gay B-29 (''Enola Gay'')]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-50_Superfortress#Variants B-50A Superfortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_207_Sioux_Scout Bell 207]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodyear_F2G_Corsair#Variants F2G-2 Super Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_F4F_Wildcat#F4F-3S_%22Wildcatfish%22 F4F-3S]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-82_Twin_Mustang#Variants F-82G Twin Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86D_Sabre F-86D Sabre]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-1_Fury FJ-1 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_FJ-2/-3_Fury#Variants FJ-2 or FJ-3 Fury]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants P-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40N P-40N Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk_variants#P-40Q P-40Q Warhawk]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants P-47 (razorback)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_Airmen P-51 (332nd FG)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51B_and_P-51C P-51B/C Mustang]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisher_P-75_Eagle P-75A Eagle]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewster_XA-32 XA-32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-19 XB-19]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-28_Dragon XB-28 Dragon]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-42_Mixmaster XB-42]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XB-43_Jetmaster XB-43]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_F4U_Corsair#Variants XF4U-3 Corsair]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_P-47_Thunderbolt#Variants XP-47J]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_XP-58_Chain_Lightning XP-58 Chain Lightning]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_XP-83 XP-83]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_XSB3C XSB3C]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_XTB2D_Skypirate XTB2D]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YAH-63 YAH-63]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-35 YB-35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_YB-40_Flying_Fortress YB-40 Flying Fortress]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_YB-49 YB-49]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_YFM-1_Airacuda#Variants YFM-1 Airacuda]

=== Germany ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Galland Bf 109 (''Adolf Galland'' pilot)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109H Bf 109H-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109T Bf 109T-1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109TL Bf 109TL]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109X Bf 109X]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blohm_%26_Voss_BV_141#Variants BV 141B-0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_187 Fw 187]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_1000x1000x1000 Fw 239]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111 (early cockpit design)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants He 111Z-2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_309 Me 309]

=== USSR ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-19 Yak-19]

=== Great Britain ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boulton_Paul_Defiant#Variants Defiant Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_P.1127#Variants Kestrel FGA.1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Lancaster#Variants Lancaster B Mk II]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avro_Manchester#Variants Manchester Mk I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Seafang#Variants Seafang F Mk 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermarine_Spiteful#Variants Spiteful F Mk 14]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_B-29_Superfortress_variants#B-29A Washington B Mk I]

=== Japan ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_A6M_Zero#A6M8_Type_0_Model_64 A6M8 model 64]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_D3Y#Variants D3Y2-K/D5Y1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_BT#Variants DXD1]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokosuka_R2Y R2Y1]

=== China ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_X-P0 Chu X-P0]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shenyang_J-8#J-8_(Finback-A)_Series J-8I]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liuchow_Kwangsi_Type_3 Liuchow Kwangsi Type 3]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanchang_Q-5#Variants Q-5]

=== Italy ===

=== France ===

=== Sweden ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_32_Lansen#Variants A 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fokker_G.I#Variants B 7 or B 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants B 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants B 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seversky_P-35#Variants J 9]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAAB_21 J 21]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_21R J 21R]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_P-51_Mustang_variants#P-51D_and_P-51K J 26]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_32_Lansen#Variants J 32]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_35_Draken#Full-size_Drakens J 35]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_115#Swedish_Air_Force T 2]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni_Ca.313#Swedish_variants T 16]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_18#Variants T 18]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Electric_Canberra#Sweden Tp 52]

=== Other ===

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_CA-15 CA-15 (Australia)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CASA_2.111#Variants CASA 2.111B (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispano_Aviaci%C3%B3n_HA-1112#Variants HA-1112-M1L Buchon (Spain)]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avia_S-199#Variants S-199 (Israel)]

== Bragging wall ==

These are the vehicles that I listed above and were later added to the game.

=== Sweden ===

* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6492-development-saab-b3c-bomber-to-start-from-en B 3]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6495-development-b17a-saab-s-first-en B 8 or B 17]
* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/6503-development-ffvs-j22-settling-the-bill-en J 22]

= History of the P-51 Mustang =

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All in-game variants belong to the [[:Category:USA aircraft|USA tech tree]] unless otherwise noted.

== Allison-powered Mustangs ==

In 1940, North American Aviation approached the British Purchasing Commission, which was responsible for supplying the Royal Air Force with aircraft, hoping to sell its new B-25 Mitchell bomber to the RAF. The BPC was not interested in the Mitchell, but asked if NAA could produce the P-40, which was desperately needed but in short supply. NAA was interested in the offer, but said that they could build a better fighter around the same Allison V-1710-39 engine that powered the P-40. In March, the BPC ordered 320 of these aircraft, which were given the company designation '''NA-73''' and would eventually be known as '''Mustangs''' by the RAF.

=== NA-73X ===

Just seven months later, the '''NA-73X''' prototype took to the air. The aircraft featured many improvements over the P-40, including a [Laminar flow laminar flow] wing and radiator scoop that took advantage of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meredith_effect Meredith effect], acting as a source of extra thrust. As a result of the rushed production, the NA-73X was built using many innovative techniques such as being built in five main sections which were fitted with the required systems before being joined. The aircraft was armed with two [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 caliber Browning MGs]] in the nose and two [[Browning (7.62 mm)|.30 caliber Browning MGs]] in each wing.

=== Mustang Mk I ===

The first production model of the Mustang was the '''Mustang Mk I'''. With the exception of a modified carburetor scoop, the Mustang Mk I was identical to the NA-73X. In addition to the original 320 aircraft, the BPC ordered 300 more Mustang Mk Is, which were given the company designation NA-83.

The USAAC took interest in the RAF's new fighter. The BPC supplied two NA-73s to the USAAC for evaluation, which were redesignated '''XP-51'''.

=== P-51 ===

Despite the XP-51's performance being superior to all other US fighters at the time, the USAAC did not see a need for the fighter. However, it did order 150 aircraft as '''P-51'''s or '''P-51-1'''s (NA-91) on behalf of the RAF for Lend Lease. 57 of these were held back by the USAAC (now renamed USAAF) after the attack on Pearl Harbor. All but two of these were fitted with a pair of K.24 cameras for tactical reconnaissance missions and were redesignated '''F-6A'''.

The .30 caliber Brownings in the wings of the Mustang Mk I were replaced by [[Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Hispano Mk II cannons]] on the P-51, while the nose guns of the former were removed. The aircraft was originally named '''Apache''' by the USAAF, but this was soon changed to '''Mustang''' for consistency with the British version. In RAF service, the P-51 was named '''Mustang Mk IA'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51]]
*[[Mustang Mk IA (Great Britain)]]

=== P-51A ===

In June 1942, the USAAF ordered 1,200 '''P-51A'''s (NA-99). The P-51A was powered by the improved V-1710-81 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing.

Only 360 aircraft were completed as P-51As, with the rest of the order completed as P-51Bs. 50 of these aircraft were sent to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk II'''s. Others were modified for reconnaissance as '''F-6B'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51A]] ''Thunder League''

=== A-36A Apache ===

The first Mustang variant ordered specifically for use by the USAAF was the '''A-36A''' (NA-97) dive-bomber version. Powered by a V-1710-87 engine and armed with two .50 caliber Brownings in the nose and two .50 caliber Brownings in each wing, the A-36A was fitted with dive breaks on the top and bottom of the wings and underwing racks capable of carrying 500 lb bombs. The A-36A was also the first Mustang variant to have provisions for drop tanks.

Problems with the dive breaks opening prematurely led to some units wiring the breaks closed. This problem was eventually fixed by modifying the breaks' hydraulic actuators. Another problem was the ventral radiator, which would cause the engine to overheat if damaged. Unfortunately, this would not be remedied for the entirety of P-51 production.

In USAAF service, the A-36A was nicknamed '''Apache''', but this was rarely used. The USAAF ordered 500 aircraft, one of which was sent to the RAF under the designation '''Mustang Mk I (Dive Bomber)'''.

==== In-game ====

*[[A-36]]

== Merlin-powered Mustangs ==

Early versions of the P-51 Mustang had excellent performance at low altitudes. However, this performance dropped significantly above 15,000 ft (4,572 m) due to the Allison engine's lack of a two-stage supercharger. Both the RAF and North American Aviation began separate programs to remedy this problem by installing the British Roll-Royce Merlin engine into the Mustang.

=== Mustang Mk X ===

The RAF's answer to the Mustang's high-altitude performance problem was to fit the Mustang Mk I with a Merlin 65 and a four-bladed Rotol propeller. The resulting '''Mustang Mk X''' looked significantly different from the NAA's Merlin Mustang, with an additional radiator mounted in the nose as the Merlin required more cooling than could be provided by the ventral scoop alone.

As expected, high-altitude performance was greatly improved. Five aircraft were converted with slightly different configurations. Following testing the RAF lobbied NAA to mass-produce a Merlin-powered Mustang.

=== P-51B/C ===

In late-1942, two P-51s were fitted with license-built Packard V-1650-3 Merlin engines as '''XP-78'''s (later '''XP-51B'''). These were more thorough adaptions than the Mustang Mk X, with a redesigned cowling and ventral radiator scoop. Production '''P-51B'''s (NA-102s) carried the gun armament of the P-51A, with the external bomb/drop tank racks of the A-36A.

As orders for the new Merlin Mustang piled up, NAA opened a new plant in Dallas, Texas to supplement its Inglewood plant. Mustangs built here were given the new designation '''P-51C''' (NA-103), but were identical to the Inglewood Mustangs in every way. Late-production P-51B/Cs were powered by the improved V-1650-7 engine. 3,737 P-51B/Cs were built, with 944 going to the RAF as '''Mustang Mk III'''s. The reconnaissance version was the '''F-6C'''.

=== P-51D/K ===

Although the P-51B/C performed well in combat, many pilots complained about poor rear vision and the guns' tendency to jam. The first problem was fixed by cutting down the rear fuselage and installing a frameless "bubble" canopy. The other problem was fixed by mounting the guns upright in a new, thicker wing. The extra room in the wings allowed for the armament to be increased to 6 guns.

Three P-51Bs were modified with the new canopy, with the last two also being fitted with the new wings as '''XP-51D'''s.

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51D-5]]
*[[P-51D-10]]
*[[P-51D-20 (China)]]
*[[P-51D-20-NA]]
*[[P-51D-30]]
*[[P-51K (China)]]

== Lightweight Mustangs ==

=== XP-51F/G ===

=== XP-51J ===

=== P-51H ===

==== In-game ====

*[[P-51H-5-NA]]

=== P-51L/M ===

== Twin Mustang ==

=== XP-82/XP-82A ===

=== P-82B ===

=== F-82E ===

==== In-game ====

*[[F-82E]]

=== Night fighter variants ===

== Cavalier variants ==

=== Cavalier Mustang ===

=== Cavalier Mustang II ===

=== Cavalier Turbo Mustang III (PA-48 Enforcer) ===

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