A-26C-45DT - Revision history

U66727189: /* Description */ Updated the : Exclusive on PS4

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‎Description: Updated the : Exclusive on PS4

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Reverted edits by U112873069 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

U112873069: /* Survivability and armor */

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‎Survivability and armor

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U123808220: /* Pros and cons */ Fixed grammar "maneuver" was mispelled

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U38088265: /* Details */

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‎Details

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

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

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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 premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It is exclusively available on PS4 and can be obtained by purchasing a special pack.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It is exclusively available on Playstation and can be obtained by purchasing a special pack.
 With speed, manoeuvrability and large hitting power, the A-26 should not be taken lightly. Although players may find the battle rating too high, this isn't the case- in fact, it may be about right. The plane has a cruise speed which all the piston engine bombers dream of and is currently unmatched in the game. Reaching a maximum speed of 568.8 km/h the Invader is faster than the comparable Tu-2 by a significant 202 km/h. This speed allows the A-26 to strike targets deep in enemy territory and early on better than any other aircraft (excluding the jet aircraft). It also has a 4,000 lb payload with a variety of load-out options, making it very versatile in its role, allowing it to attack many different targets with great efficiency. To add to this, it has 8 x Browning M2 .50 cal machine guns to attack soft targets and the unfortunate jet if you have the chance. Unlike the Mosquito, the A-26 has defensive gunner turrets and decent ones at that. With two twin M2 machine gun remote turrets it allows for the very accurate and deadly fire.

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-=== Survivability and armor ===
+=== Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-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.'' -->
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Nose plate
-* 8 mm Steel - Under engine armor plate (each nacelle)
+* 8 mm Steel - Under engine armour plate (each nacelle)
-* 8 mm Steel - Fore wing root armor plate (each wing)
+* 8 mm Steel - Fore wing root armour plate (each wing)
 * 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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-=== Survivability and armour ===
+=== Survivability and armor ===
 {{Specs-Avia-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.'' -->
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Nose plate
-* 8 mm Steel - Under engine armour plate (each nacelle)
+* 8 mm Steel - Under engine armor plate (each nacelle)
-* 8 mm Steel - Fore wing root armour plate (each wing)
+* 8 mm Steel - Fore wing root armor plate (each wing)
 * 12.7 mm Steel - Fore/aft nacelle fuel protection plates x 2 (each nacelle)
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armour plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Fore cockpit armor plate
 * 9.5 mm Steel - Cockpit tub
 * 9 mm Steel - Pilot/co-pilot's seat backs
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner aft armour plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner aft armor plate
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner lower armour plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Gunner lower armor plate
-* 12.7 mm Steel - Aircraft tail armour plate
+* 12.7 mm Steel - Aircraft tail armor plate
 * 60 mm Bulletproof glass - Pilot

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-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.''
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 Use the A-26 to deliver fast tactic based strikes. In the first minutes of the game plan your route and decide on your key targets, the basics you want to include are:
-* Focus on large amounts of heavy/ medium targets
+* Focus on large amounts of heavy/medium targets
 * Stay away from the main dogfights
 * Follow paths that don't cross the normal enemy climb routes
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 * 8 x 500 lb - Best for attacking medium to heavy ground targets, destroy the easier, stationary, pillboxes where possible over tanks
 * 4 x 1,000 lb - Best for anti-shipping, specifically cruisers and battleships (Carriers are too armoured* and destroyers or Cargo ships would be overkill, note this only applies to AI ships)
-* 2 x 2,000 lb - Best for carriers and bombing points. Overall best payload for Naval battles and PVP Air vs Ship kills
+* 2 x 2,000 lb - Best for carriers and bombing points. Overall best payload for Naval battles and PvP Air vs Ship kills
 The stock payload is 20 x 100 lb bombs. To make use of these, drop 2-3 bombs at a time on a medium armoured target however move onto the higher payloads when possible. A tip for bombing in the A-26 is to release half a second before the crosshairs move over the target. This is to compensate for the bomb doors opening then the bombs being released. However, you can also use these to hit soft targets if you so want to.
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 * Excellent rate of climb for a plane its size
-* Considerable amount of armor protecting the gunner and pilot
+* Considerable amount of armour protecting the gunner and pilot
-* Wing mounted .50 cal machine guns allow for strafing of soft ground targets
+* Wing-mounted .50 cal machine guns allow for strafing of soft ground targets
 * Capable of outrunning some enemy aircraft at sea level
 * Decent at low, medium, and high level bombing
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 It was not done with "combat" missions then; however, being actively used to fight wildfires that ravaged parts of the US, Canada, and Australia, immortalized by the 1989 film "Always".
-The camouflage and markings are similar to the one worn by the 17th Bomber Wing squadrons in 1953 (which was under other OrBat before then).  It is painted gloss black for night missions, with a large "USAF" and red striped roundel proclaim the independence of the USAF from the Army, which happened in 1947.
+The camouflage and markings are similar to the one worn by the 17th Bomber Wing squadrons in 1953 (which was under other OrBat before then). It is painted gloss black for night missions, with a large "USAF" and red striped roundel proclaim the independence of the USAF from the Army, which happened in 1947.
 == Media ==

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 * Gunner vulnerable to getting knocked out
 * The wing mounted guns make it hard to hit anything outside your convergence zone
-* Difficult to maneuver at high speeds
+* Difficult to manoeuvre at high speeds
 * Low service ceiling makes high altitude bombing discouraging
 * Weak rudder control

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 * Excellent rate of climb for a plane its size
 * Wing mounted .50 cal machine guns allow for strafing of soft ground targets
 * Capable of outrunning some enemy aircraft at sea level
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=a-26c-45-dt Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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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 ! 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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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It is exclusively available on PS4 and can be obtained by purchasing a special pack.
-With speed, manoeuvrability and large hitting power, the A-26 should not be taken lightly. Although players may find the battle rating too high, this isn't the case- in fact, it may be about right. The plane has a cruise speed which all the piston engine bombers dream of and is currently unmatched in the game. Reaching a maximum speed of 568.8 kph the Invader is faster than the comparable Tu-2 by a significant 202 kph. This speed allows the A-26 to strike targets deep in enemy territory and early on better than any other aircraft (excluding the jet aircraft). It also has a 4,000 lb payload with a variety of load-out options, making it very versatile in its role, allowing it to attack many different targets with great efficiency. To add to this, it has 8 x Browning M2 .50 cal machine guns to attack soft targets and the unfortunate jet if you have the chance. Unlike the Mosquito, the A-26 has defensive gunner turrets and decent ones at that. With two twin M2 machine gun remote turrets it allows for the very accurate and deadly fire.
+With speed, manoeuvrability and large hitting power, the A-26 should not be taken lightly. Although players may find the battle rating too high, this isn't the case- in fact, it may be about right. The plane has a cruise speed which all the piston engine bombers dream of and is currently unmatched in the game. Reaching a maximum speed of 568.8 km/h the Invader is faster than the comparable Tu-2 by a significant 202 km/h. This speed allows the A-26 to strike targets deep in enemy territory and early on better than any other aircraft (excluding the jet aircraft). It also has a 4,000 lb payload with a variety of load-out options, making it very versatile in its role, allowing it to attack many different targets with great efficiency. To add to this, it has 8 x Browning M2 .50 cal machine guns to attack soft targets and the unfortunate jet if you have the chance. Unlike the Mosquito, the A-26 has defensive gunner turrets and decent ones at that. With two twin M2 machine gun remote turrets it allows for the very accurate and deadly fire.
 == General info ==
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 * Capable of outrunning some enemy aircraft at sea level
 * Decent at low, medium, and high level bombing
-* Exceptional performance in Naval battles with direct hits of 2000 lb bombs usually able to destroy almost all ships at BR level
+* Exceptional performance in Naval battles with direct hits of 2,000 lb bombs usually able to destroy almost all ships at BR level
 * Payload efficient (max 4,000 lbs) to deal with most objectives

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 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/303473-douglas-a-26c-45/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 * [http://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/13672-a-26c-45-invader-official-thread/ [Forum<nowiki>]</nowiki> A-26C-45 Invader - Official Thread]
 {{AirManufacturer Douglas}}
 {{USA bombers}}
 {{USA premium aircraft}}