A-26B-10 - Revision history

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-To capitalize on the export success of the [[DB-7 (Family)|A-20 Havoc]], the Douglas Aircraft Company has developed a successor attack aircraft design immediately after the Havoc has entered service with the USAAC in 1941. What would become the '''A-26 Invader''' was designed as a mutirole light bomber and ground attack aircraft, with a distinctive features of interchangeable nose section that can either be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or a forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entered service in 1944, the Invader would went on to have a long and decorated career life up until the Vietnam War era thanks to its versatility. At one point, it was even redesignated as "B-26" when the unrelated [[B-26B|B-26 Marauder]] was retied in 1946, which would results into a confusion between two aircrafts.
+To capitalize on the export success of the [[DB-7 (Family)|A-20 Havoc]], the Douglas Aircraft Company developed a successor attack aircraft design immediately after the Havoc entered service with the USAAC in 1941. What would become the '''A-26 Invader''' was designed as a mutirole light bomber and ground attack aircraft, with a distinctive interchangeable nose section that could either be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entering service in 1944, the Invader would go on to have a long and decorated career life up until the Vietnam War era thanks to its versatility. At one point, it was even redesignated as "B-26" when the unrelated [[B-26B|B-26 Marauder]] was retired in 1946, which resulted in confusion between the two aircraft.
-Introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical. In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26B model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals. Or even removing all .50 cals in favor of a pair of 37 mm cannons. The Invader's strengths over many similar dual-engine aircraft is a surprising punch that it packs, especially when the 37 mm cannon is equipped, which can possibly turn the attacker into a fearsome, yet cumbersome blitzer due to its incredible speed.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]], the '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lb worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lb). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical. In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26B model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals, or even removing all .50 cals in favour of a pair of 37 mm cannons. The Invader's strength over many similar twin-engine aircraft is the surprising punch that it packs, especially when the 37 mm cannon is equipped, which can possibly turn the attacker into a fearsome, yet cumbersome blitzer due to its incredible speed.
 == General info ==

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-To capitalize on the export success of the [[DB-7 (Family)|A-20 Havoc]], the Douglas Aircraft Company has developed a successor attack aircraft design immediately after the Havoc has entered service with the USAAC in 1941. What would become the '''A-26 Invader''' was designed as a mutirole light bomber and ground attack aircraft, with a distinctive features of interchangeable nose section that can either be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or a forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entered service in 1944, the Invader would went on to have a long and career life up until the Vietnam War era thanks to its versatility. At one point, it was even redesignated as "B-26" when the unrelated [[B-26B|B-26 Marauder]] was retied in 1946, which would results into a confusion between two aircrafts.
+To capitalize on the export success of the [[DB-7 (Family)|A-20 Havoc]], the Douglas Aircraft Company has developed a successor attack aircraft design immediately after the Havoc has entered service with the USAAC in 1941. What would become the '''A-26 Invader''' was designed as a mutirole light bomber and ground attack aircraft, with a distinctive features of interchangeable nose section that can either be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or a forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entered service in 1944, the Invader would went on to have a long and decorated career life up until the Vietnam War era thanks to its versatility. At one point, it was even redesignated as "B-26" when the unrelated [[B-26B|B-26 Marauder]] was retied in 1946, which would results into a confusion between two aircrafts.
 Introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical. In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26B model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals. Or even removing all .50 cals in favor of a pair of 37 mm cannons. The Invader's strengths over many similar dual-engine aircraft is a surprising punch that it packs, especially when the 37 mm cannon is equipped, which can possibly turn the attacker into a fearsome, yet cumbersome blitzer due to its incredible speed.

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 == Description ==
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-The A-26 ''Invader'' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical.
+To capitalize on the export success of the [[DB-7 (Family)|A-20 Havoc]], the Douglas Aircraft Company has developed a successor attack aircraft design immediately after the Havoc has entered service with the USAAC in 1941. What would become the '''A-26 Invader''' was designed as a mutirole light bomber and ground attack aircraft, with a distinctive features of interchangeable nose section that can either be equipped with a glass canopy for the bombardier position when used as a bomber (designated A-26C) or a forward-facing guns of various calibres to attack ground targets (designated A-26B). After entered service in 1944, the Invader would went on to have a long and career life up until the Vietnam War era thanks to its versatility. At one point, it was even redesignated as "B-26" when the unrelated [[B-26B|B-26 Marauder]] was retied in 1946, which would results into a confusion between two aircrafts.
-In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26 model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical. In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26B model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals. Or even removing all .50 cals in favor of a pair of 37 mm cannons. The Invader's strengths over many similar dual-engine aircraft is a surprising punch that it packs, especially when the 37 mm cannon is equipped, which can possibly turn the attacker into a fearsome, yet cumbersome blitzer due to its incredible speed.
 == General info ==
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Respectable forward-facing armament
+* Respectable forward-facing armament, useful against ground and air targets
-* Impressive secondary armament when compared to its counterparts
+** Can mount up to two 37 mm cannons for either air or ground targets
-* Highly durable
+* Great payload capacity for its class
-* Fast
+* Generally fast with decent energy retention
-* Decent energy retention
+* Good climb rate for its weight, capable of intercepting bombers
-* Two remote-controlled turrets
+* Two remote-controlled turrets offers good defensive coverage
 * Pilot and co-pilot: if one is knocked out, the other can take command
 * Can deal a significant amount of damage to the enemy team if handled correctly
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Not very manoeuvrable
+* Not very manoeuvrable, with poor roll and rudder performance
 * As fast as it is, it is slower when compared to single-engine fighters
-* Poor roll and rudder performance
+* Has no WEP, thus reducing the plane's acceleration rate
 * Only one gunner, if he is knocked out both of the turrets stop working
-* Usually explodes soon after catching fire.
+* Weak fuel tanks usually explodes soon after catching fire
 == History ==

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 With this array of armour, the A-26B-10 is well-protected from any glancing rounds from machine guns.
-As mentioned earlier, the A-26B-10 has the option to mount a 37 mm cannon in the nose. That in combination with its speed and additional four .50 cals in the nose will punish any opponent foolish enough to head on this aircraft. In addition, the rear of the aircraft is well defended by the two remote-controlled .50 cal turrets.
+To fight an A-26, the best method of attack is to perform a Boom & Zoom run and aim for the engines. As fast as the A-26 is, it loses a fair deal of speed if one of the engines is out of action and, (if your aim is good enough), you may even snipe the gunner, leaving a massive blind spot from the rear of the Invader. If you find yourself in front of this plane, and there are no alternatives, aim for the cockpit only! This is as a result of the A-26 having both a pilot and a co-pilot, meaning if one is knocked out, the other can still take command of the plane. Nonetheless, the best possible angle to attack an Invader is from the sides, where the gunner cannot traverse the turrets.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ** 1 x 37 mm M9 cannon, nose-mounted (75 rpg) + 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (400 rpg = 1,600 total)
 ** 2 x 37 mm M9 cannons, nose-mounted (75 rpg = 150 total)
 === Suspended armament ===

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 * 12.7 mm Steel - Nose plate
 * 8 mm Steel - Under engine armour plate (each nacelle)
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Fore/aft nacelle fuel protection plates x 2 (each nacelle)
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armour plate
 * 9.5 mm Steel - Cockpit tub
-* 9 mm Steel - Pilot/Co-pilot's seat backs
+* 9 mm Steel - Pilot/co-pilot's seat backs
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner aft armour plate
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner lower armour plate

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 The A-26 ''Invader'' is an excellent ground attack aircraft, boasting 6 nose-mounted M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential payload of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs). The Invader also sports two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft, that flawlessly track aircraft transitioning in the vertical.
-In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26 model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted M4 37 mm cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals.
+In addition, later upgrades of this particular A-26 model grant the user the ability to use a nose-mounted 37 mm M9 cannon, at the expense of two of the .50 cals.
 The Invader's strengths over many similar dual-engine aircraft is a surprising punch that it packs, especially when the 37 mm cannon is equipped, which can possibly turn the attacker into a fearsome, yet cumbersome blitzer due to its incredible speed.
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 '''In ground battles'''
-In ground battles the A-26 gets a chance to do what it was designed to do - provide close air support for troops on the ground. it is recommended to use the 4 x 1,000lb bombs loadout since the 1,000lb bombs provide twice the TNT equivalent and almost twice the destruction radius of the 500lb bombs making them much easier to use. You can also load the [[M4 (37 mm)|37 mm]] with ground targets belt and strafe enemy tanks.
+In ground battles the A-26 gets a chance to do what it was designed to do - provide close air support for troops on the ground. it is recommended to use the 4 x 1,000lb bombs loadout since the 1,000lb bombs provide twice the TNT equivalent and almost twice the destruction radius of the 500lb bombs making them much easier to use. You can also load the [[M9 (37 mm)|37 mm M9]] with ground targets belt and strafe enemy tanks.
 '''Defensive flying'''
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 * Only one gunner, if he is knocked out both of the turrets stop working
 * Usually explodes soon after catching fire.
-* The 37 mm M4 cannons aren't very effective, as they are fairly inaccurate and overheat easily
+* The 37 mm M9 cannons aren't very effective, as they are fairly inaccurate and overheat easily
 == History ==

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 '''Attacker'''
-This role can be played both from the start of the battle or after you finished your role as a low altitude bomber. Before the battle, make sure to load all 6 x [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 cal M2]] machine guns since they are more effective overall than the [[M4 (37 mm)|37 mm M4]] cannons. In this role, the bomb loadout does not matter much since it is quite hard and inefficient to bomb ground targets. The only targets worth bombing are light and regular pillboxes, and these can also be destroyed with your main weaponry. After spawning, fly to the ground targets and start firing. If you didn't manage to destroy your target in your first pass, try firing at them with your turrets, if that still didn't destroy your target, move on or return for a second pass.
+This role can be played both from the start of the battle or after you finished your role as a low altitude bomber. Before the battle, make sure to load all 6 x [[M2 Browning (12.7 mm)|.50 cal M2]] machine guns since they are more effective overall than the [[M9 (37 mm)|37 mm M9]] cannons. In this role, the bomb loadout does not matter much since it is quite hard and inefficient to bomb ground targets. The only targets worth bombing are light and regular pillboxes, and these can also be destroyed with your main weaponry. After spawning, fly to the ground targets and start firing. If you didn't manage to destroy your target in your first pass, try firing at them with your turrets, if that still didn't destroy your target, move on or return for a second pass.
 '''In ground battles'''

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 The British can also give you a run for your money. The most common adversary that could give you an issue is the [[Wyvern S4|Wyvern]], due to its blistering speed and four 20 mm [[Hispano Mk.V (20 mm)|Hispano Mk.V]] cannons. In addition, a Tempest could also make quick work of you due to the same reasoning in firepower. While it is unlikely you will see any of the Griffon Spitfires, earlier models can still inflict a heavy amount of damage to your airframe.
-One SPAA to worry about in Ground Realistic Battles is the Chinese [[ZSD63]]. Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 can be identified, avoid it at all costs and '''do not''' attempt head-ons with it, ever. It can easily snap a wing off by causally putting a short burst in the {{PAGENAME}}'s flight path. Don't even get close to it unless it is occupied with another friendly or if the {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with a bomb that it can use. Some identifying features of the ZSD63 is its rather boxy and tall hull with a geometric turret sitting at the back, slightly similar to a Wirbelwind's. The firing manner is also distinctive: the sound and green tracers are very rapid, much like a buzz saw, but then it will remain silent for half a minute reloading. Note that an experienced ZSD player will hold its fire or shoot in single salvos with long halts between, making it look like that it's reloading. Armour-piercing belt is recommended since their high penetration can tear through the ZSD's armour with ease and knock out its crews.
+One SPAA to worry about in Ground Realistic Battles is the Chinese [[ZSD63]]. Though it is hard to identify specific SPAA vehicles on the ground (especially when they are shooting tracers at the plane), if a ZSD63 can be identified, avoid it at all costs and do not attempt head-ons with it, ever. It can easily snap a wing off by causally putting a short burst in the {{PAGENAME}}'s flight path. Don't even get close to it unless it is occupied with another friendly or if the {{PAGENAME}} is equipped with a bomb that it can use. Some identifying features of the ZSD63 is its rather boxy and tall hull with a geometric turret sitting at the back, slightly similar to a Wirbelwind's. The firing manner is also distinctive: the sound and green tracers are very rapid, much like a buzz saw, but then it will remain silent for half a minute reloading. Note that an experienced ZSD player will hold its fire or shoot in single salvoes with long halts between, making it look like that it's reloading. Armour-piercing belt is recommended since their high penetration can tear through the ZSD's armour with ease and knock out its crews.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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 * [[wt:en/news/3230--en|[Vehicle Profile] Douglas A-26C]]
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/378374-a-26b-10/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 {{AirManufacturer Douglas}}
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