A-26B-50 - Revision history

U44629479: /* Survivability and armour */ Edits

2023-04-30T08:00:37Z

‎Survivability and armour: Edits

U38088265: /* Details */

2022-11-21T18:32:18Z

‎Details

U41943029: /* Usage in battles */

2022-10-15T23:20:53Z

‎Usage in battles

U44629479: Edits

2022-08-12T05:35:28Z

Edits

U64962917: /* External links */ Added link to A-26 Pilot Training Manual

2022-08-12T01:33:31Z

‎External links: Added link to A-26 Pilot Training Manual

U44629479: Edits

2022-04-02T22:04:05Z

Edits

U121545975: /* Pros and cons */

2021-08-24T19:57:10Z

‎Pros and cons

U95595778: /* Flight performance */ Completed flight performance table

2021-03-26T17:26:16Z

‎Flight performance: Completed flight performance table

U38088265: Updated class

2021-03-12T08:14:09Z

Updated class

U3312106: /* Details */

2021-02-17T10:25:10Z

‎Details

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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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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 507 || 482 || 351 || ~7 || ~5
+| 718 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 507 || 482 || 351 || ~7 || ~5
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 | < 390 || < 375 || < 460 || > 350
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 == 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).'' -->
-Though the Invader will suffer in combat versus more nimble single-engine fighters, it still has some tricks it can employ to eek out a victory in the skies. Due to the 14 x M2 Browning machine guns mounted within the nose and on the wings of the aircraft, the A-26B-50 is able to destroy greedy opponents in head-on engagements, even if they are armed with cannons. The A-26B-50 is a very resilient aircraft, similar to other dual-engine aircraft like the [[Beaufighter Mk 21]]. Because of this, the pilot of the Invader can allow his opponent to land some hits in exchange for coming in view of either the A-26's forward facing armaments, or of its two rear-facing turrets. Though M2 Brownings lack the stopping power of cannons such as the 23 mm NS-23 cannon, they are still capable of inflicting immense damage to enemy aircraft, lighting up fuel tanks and disabling key components like control surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
+Though the Invader will suffer in combat versus more nimble single-engine fighters, it still has some tricks it can employ to eke out a victory in the skies. Due to the 14 x M2 Browning machine guns mounted within the nose and on the wings of the aircraft, the A-26B-50 is able to destroy greedy opponents in head-on engagements, even if they are armed with cannons. The A-26B-50 is a very resilient aircraft, similar to other dual-engine aircraft like the [[Beaufighter Mk 21]]. Because of this, the pilot of the Invader can allow his opponent to land some hits in exchange for coming in view of either the A-26's forward facing armaments, or of its two rear-facing turrets. Though M2 Brownings lack the stopping power of cannons such as the 23 mm NS-23 cannon, they are still capable of inflicting immense damage to enemy aircraft, lighting up fuel tanks and disabling key components like control surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
 As a ground attack aircraft, the pilot should seek to employ the A-26B-50's varied payload to full use to ensure his team's victory on the ground. On maps such as Ruhr or Krymsk, the pilot can choose to take out 8 250 lb bombs, or 6 500 lb bombs to take out enemy Light Pillboxes and Pillboxes, and use the numerous M2 Brownings located around the aircraft to strafe AAA emplacements or artillery batteries. When the map lacks ground targets that the Invader can destroy, namely on Norway, the pilot can instead take out the plane's full bomb load of 4 x 1,000 lb bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (e.g. [[B-17E/L]])

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 Though the Invader will suffer in combat versus more nimble single-engine fighters, it still has some tricks it can employ to eek out a victory in the skies. Due to the 14 x M2 Browning machine guns mounted within the nose and on the wings of the aircraft, the A-26B-50 is able to destroy greedy opponents in head-on engagements, even if they are armed with cannons. The A-26B-50 is a very resilient aircraft, similar to other dual-engine aircraft like the [[Beaufighter Mk 21]]. Because of this, the pilot of the Invader can allow his opponent to land some hits in exchange for coming in view of either the A-26's forward facing armaments, or of its two rear-facing turrets. Though M2 Brownings lack the stopping power of cannons such as the 23 mm NS-23 cannon, they are still capable of inflicting immense damage to enemy aircraft, lighting up fuel tanks and disabling key components like control surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
-As a ground attack aircraft, the pilot should seek to employ the A-26B-50's varied payload to full use to ensure his team's victory on the ground. On maps such as Ruhr or Krymsk, the pilot can choose to take out 8 250 lb bombs, or 6 500 lb bombs to take out enemy Light Pillboxes and Pillboxes, and use the numerous M2 Brownings located around the aircraft to strafe AAA emplacements or artillery batteries. When the map lacks ground targets that the Invader can destroy, namely on Norway, the pilot can instead take out the plane's full bomb load of 4 1000 lb bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (e.g. [[B-17E/L]])
+As a ground attack aircraft, the pilot should seek to employ the A-26B-50's varied payload to full use to ensure his team's victory on the ground. On maps such as Ruhr or Krymsk, the pilot can choose to take out 8 250 lb bombs, or 6 500 lb bombs to take out enemy Light Pillboxes and Pillboxes, and use the numerous M2 Brownings located around the aircraft to strafe AAA emplacements or artillery batteries. When the map lacks ground targets that the Invader can destroy, namely on Norway, the pilot can instead take out the plane's full bomb load of 4 x 1,000 lb bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (e.g. [[B-17E/L]])
 The final factor to note is that, whilst it is by no means the fastest at its battle rating, the A-26B-50 is quite fast for an aircraft of the attacker role. Though single-engine fighters will catch up to the Invader, it can delay this process by simply opening the throttle and flying directly away from them. This may buy time for allied aircraft to intervene, a safety that other American attackers like the [[PBJ-1J]] before it may not be able to rely on.
-Late model aircraft have the ability to intercept the fast A-26B-50, such as the Bf-109 "Gustav" series, the [[Bf 109 K-4|Bf 109 K-4]], the Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-8 and any of the Focke Wulf Ta-152s. Any of these aircraft will be able to intercept, and most likely destroy the A-26B, as the majority of them sport the Minengeschoß rounds that will tear the aircraft apart.
+Late model aircraft have the ability to intercept the fast A-26B-50, such as the Bf 109 "Gustav" series, the [[Bf 109 K-4]], the Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-8 and any of the Focke Wulf Ta-152s. Any of these aircraft will be able to intercept, and most likely destroy the A-26B, as the majority of them sport the Minengeschoß rounds that will tear the aircraft apart.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 * Not very manoeuvrable
 * Is not mounted with any cannons
 * Large silhouette
 * Gunner is easily knocked out
 * Gunner controls both dorsal and ventral turret. Having him knocked out will result in losing control of both defensive turrets
 * Usually explodes pretty soon after catching fire
-* Lacks bombsight
+* Lacks a bombsight
 == History ==

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 * [[wt:en/news/3230--en|[Vehicle Profile] Douglas A-26C]]
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/355504-a-26b-50-invader/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 {{AirManufacturer Douglas}}
 {{USA strike aircraft}}

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 {{About
 |about = American strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-|usage = other uses
+|usage = other versions
 |link = A-26 (Family)
 }}
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 The A-26B-50 "Invader" is an excellent ground attack aircraft, with an impressive armament of 14 forward-facing M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential secondary armament of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs) or 14 HVAR rockets. The Invader also boasts two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft.
-The Invader's strength over many similar dual-engine aircraft is its powerful armament. The A-26B-50, compared to the [[A-26C-45DT]], has an additional 8 M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns mounted in the nose, making it a terrifying opponent to anything unfortunate enough to end up in front of it's nose.
+The Invader's strength over many similar dual-engine aircraft is its powerful armament. The A-26B-50, compared to the [[A-26C-45DT]], has an additional 8 M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns mounted in the nose, making it a terrifying opponent to anything unfortunate enough to end up in front of its nose.
 == General info ==
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 * 12.7 mm Steel - Nose plate
-* 8 mm Steel - Under engine armor plate (each nacelle)
+* 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 armor plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armour plate
 * 9.5 mm Steel - Cockpit tub
 * 9 mm Steel - Pilot/Co-pilot's seat backs
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner aft armor plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner aft armour plate
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner lower armor plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner lower armour plate
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Aircraft tail armor plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Aircraft tail armour plate
 * 60 mm Bulletproof glass - Pilot
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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-Though speed is a factor in survival for the Invader, it should seek to first obtain its diverse payload to allow it to effectively fulfill its intended role. Start off researching the ''SBC-25'', then ''Fuselage repair''. Proceed to research ''SBC mk.I'', the ''Compressor'', and the ''Radiator''. Once you have those three, go for ''MBC mk.I'' and ''Engine''. From here-on out, it is personal preference. If you are skilled in using HVAR rockets, research ''FRC mk.5'' at this point, otherwise take ''Engine injection'' and ''Wings repair'' first. Finally, finish off ''Airframe'' and ''Cover'' then upgrade your weaponry.
+Though speed is a factor in survival for the Invader, it should seek to first obtain its diverse payload to allow it to effectively fulfill its intended role. Start off researching the SBC-25, then Fuselage repair. Proceed to research SBC mk.I, the Compressor, and the Radiator. Once you have those three, go for MBC mk.I and Engine. From here-on out, it is personal preference. If you are skilled in using HVAR rockets, research FRC mk.5 at this point, otherwise take Engine injection and Wings repair first. Finally, finish off Airframe and Cover then upgrade your weaponry.
 == Armaments ==
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 == 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).'' -->
-Though the Invader will suffer in combat versus more nimble single-engine fighters, it still has some tricks it can employ to eek out a victory in the skies. Due to the incredible ''14'' M2 Browning machine guns mounted within the nose and on the wings of the aircraft, the A-26B-50 is able to destroy greedy opponents in head-on engagements, even if they are armed with cannons. The A-26B-50 is a very resilient aircraft, similar to other dual-engine aircraft like the [[Beaufighter Mk 21]]. Because of this, the pilot of the Invader can allow his opponent to land some hits in exchange for coming in view of either the A-26's forward facing armaments, or of its two rear-facing turrets. Though M2 Brownings lack the stopping power of cannons such as the 23 mm NS-23 cannon, they are still capable of inflicting immense damage to enemy aircraft, lighting up fuel tanks and disabling key components like control surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
+Though the Invader will suffer in combat versus more nimble single-engine fighters, it still has some tricks it can employ to eek out a victory in the skies. Due to the 14 x M2 Browning machine guns mounted within the nose and on the wings of the aircraft, the A-26B-50 is able to destroy greedy opponents in head-on engagements, even if they are armed with cannons. The A-26B-50 is a very resilient aircraft, similar to other dual-engine aircraft like the [[Beaufighter Mk 21]]. Because of this, the pilot of the Invader can allow his opponent to land some hits in exchange for coming in view of either the A-26's forward facing armaments, or of its two rear-facing turrets. Though M2 Brownings lack the stopping power of cannons such as the 23 mm NS-23 cannon, they are still capable of inflicting immense damage to enemy aircraft, lighting up fuel tanks and disabling key components like control surfaces. This can buy the pilot some breathing room, by forcing enemy fighters to return to base after coming under fire from the Invader's guns.
-As a ground attack aircraft, the pilot should seek to employ the A-26B-50's varied payload to full use to ensure his team's victory on the ground. On maps such as Ruhr or Krymsk, the pilot can choose to take out 8 250 lb bombs, or 6 500 lb bombs to take out enemy Light Pillboxes and Pillboxes, and use the numerous M2 Brownings located around the aircraft to strafe AAA emplacements or artillery batteries. When the map lacks ground targets that the Invader can destroy, namely on Norway, the pilot can instead take out the plane's full bomb load of 4 1000 lb bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (eg. [[B-17E/L|B17E/L]])
+As a ground attack aircraft, the pilot should seek to employ the A-26B-50's varied payload to full use to ensure his team's victory on the ground. On maps such as Ruhr or Krymsk, the pilot can choose to take out 8 250 lb bombs, or 6 500 lb bombs to take out enemy Light Pillboxes and Pillboxes, and use the numerous M2 Brownings located around the aircraft to strafe AAA emplacements or artillery batteries. When the map lacks ground targets that the Invader can destroy, namely on Norway, the pilot can instead take out the plane's full bomb load of 4 1000 lb bombs, enough to take out bombing targets normally reserved for the team's Heavy Bombers (e.g. [[B-17E/L]])
 The final factor to note is that, whilst it is by no means the fastest at its battle rating, the A-26B-50 is quite fast for an aircraft of the attacker role. Though single-engine fighters will catch up to the Invader, it can delay this process by simply opening the throttle and flying directly away from them. This may buy time for allied aircraft to intervene, a safety that other American attackers like the [[PBJ-1J]] before it may not be able to rely on.
-Late model aircraft have the ability to intercept the fast A-26B-50, such as the Bf-109 "Gustav" series, the [[Bf 109 K-4|Bf 109 K-4]], the Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-8 and any of the Focke Wulf Ta-152s. Any of these aircraft will be able to intercept, and most likely destroy the A-26B, as the majority of them sport the "Minengeschoß" rounds that will tear the aircraft apart.
+Late model aircraft have the ability to intercept the fast A-26B-50, such as the Bf-109 "Gustav" series, the [[Bf 109 K-4|Bf 109 K-4]], the Fw 190 A-5, Fw 190 A-8 and any of the Focke Wulf Ta-152s. Any of these aircraft will be able to intercept, and most likely destroy the A-26B, as the majority of them sport the Minengeschoß rounds that will tear the aircraft apart.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Impressive forward-facing armament.
+* Impressive forward-facing armament
-* Diverse secondary armament.
+* Diverse secondary armament
-* Highly durable.
+* Highly durable
-* Decent climb rate for an attacker.
+* Good climb rate
-* Two remote-controlled turrets.
+* Two remote-controlled turrets
-* Decent energy retention.
+* Decent energy retention
 * Very fast at low altitudes
 '''Cons:'''
-* Not very maneuverable.
+* Not very manoeuvrable
-* Is not mounted with any cannons.
+* Is not mounted with any cannons
-* High repair cost for its battle rating.
+* High repair cost for its battle rating
 * Large silhouette
 * Gunner is easily knocked out
-* Gunner controls both dorsal and ventral turret. Having him knocked out will result in losing control of both defensive turrets.
+* Gunner controls both dorsal and ventral turret. Having him knocked out will result in losing control of both defensive turrets
-* Usually explodes pretty soon after catching fire.
+* Usually explodes pretty soon after catching fire
 * Lacks bombsight
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=a-26b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 ;Related development
 * Douglas [[A-20G-25|A-20]] Havoc
 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Bristol [[Brigand B 1|Brigand]]
 * Junkers [[Ju 288 C|Ju 288]]

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 {{About
-|about = American attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+|about = American strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 |usage = other uses
 |link = A-26 (Family)
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]].
 The A-26B-50 "Invader" is an excellent ground attack aircraft, with an impressive armament of 14 forward-facing M2 Browning .50 cal machine guns, as well as a potential secondary armament of up to 4,000 lbs worth of bombs (4 x 1,000 lbs) or 14 HVAR rockets. The Invader also boasts two dual-M2 Browning machine gun turrets, remote controlled by a gunner located in the rear section of the aircraft.
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 {{AirManufacturer Douglas}}
-{{USA attackers}}
+{{USA strike aircraft}}