A-6E TRAM - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 194862 by U153897264 (talk)

2024-11-11T20:50:50Z

Undo revision 194862 by U153897264 (talk)

U153897264: /* Description */

2024-11-11T14:51:15Z

‎Description

U44629479: Removed store number

2024-11-08T22:26:29Z

Removed store number

U31139476: /* Pros and cons */

2024-07-21T13:12:53Z

‎Pros and cons

U156453958: /* Pros and cons */ Pros: highly versatile and customizable to any situation required. Cons: Subsonic jet causing slow turns and difficult evasive maneuvers against supersonic jets

2024-07-05T19:19:41Z

‎Pros and cons: Pros: highly versatile and customizable to any situation required. Cons: Subsonic jet causing slow turns and difficult evasive maneuvers against supersonic jets

U38088265: Reverted edits by U156453958 (talk) to last revision by U38088265

2024-07-05T19:17:33Z

Reverted edits by U156453958 (talk) to last revision by U38088265

U156453958: /* General info */

2024-07-05T19:09:13Z

‎General info

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-06-22T15:00:07Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2024-03-25T05:49:00Z

Edits

U76638021: Added the true stock stats (no modifications to improve the aircraft) and moved the upgraded stats to the upgrade section of the table.

2024-03-25T01:28:17Z

Added the true stock stats (no modifications to improve the aircraft) and moved the upgraded stats to the upgrade section of the table.

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 The obsolescence of the AD/A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft led to the search for a new plane able to satisfy both US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) requirements. Aside from the type of engine, the new plane was to be capable of all-weather operations. Grumman was one of eleven companies that sent their designs for selection, and Grumman's design was selected in January 1958 as the ''YA2F-1''. Following development and testing, the YA2F-1 was accepted into the US Navy in February 1963 as the A-6 Intruder. Following experiences in the Vietnam War, the A-6 went through multiple variants featuring improvements or for specialized roles. The A-6E was introduced in December 1972 with better navigation, attack, and radar equipment. It featured another enhancement in 1979 with the Target Recognition and Attack Multi-sensors (TRAM) system, which enabled better targeting abilities for improved munition accuracy. The A-6E Intruder and its variants continued serving the US Navy in most combat operations from the Vietnam War onwards, including the 1991 Gulf War. All Intruders were retired by February 1997.
-Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the premium A-6E TRAM is one of the more unique aircraft in the game as it does not come with any native weapons. The weapon it brings into the battle is dependent on five hard points that players are able to customize. The assortment of weapons is quite remarkable, with smart weapons like guided bombs not needing a targeting pod due to the TRAM system installed in the aircraft. That said, the A-6E TRAM is subsonic-only, so it cannot get to the battlefield quickly and falls closer to the category of A-10s and Su-25s. However, if the battlefield calls for very specific loadout requirements, the A-6E can provide that kind of flexibility to bring only what is essential to the needs of the battlefield. But now it has been removed from the Game
+Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the premium A-6E TRAM is one of the more unique aircraft in the game as it does not come with any native weapons. The weapon it brings into the battle is dependent on five hard points that players are able to customize. The assortment of weapons is quite remarkable, with smart weapons like guided bombs not needing a targeting pod due to the TRAM system installed in the aircraft. That said, the A-6E TRAM is subsonic-only, so it cannot get to the battlefield quickly and falls closer to the category of A-10s and Su-25s. However, if the battlefield calls for very specific loadout requirements, the A-6E can provide that kind of flexibility to bring only what is essential to the needs of the battlefield.
 == General info ==

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 The obsolescence of the AD/A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft led to the search for a new plane able to satisfy both US Navy (USN) and US Marine Corps (USMC) requirements. Aside from the type of engine, the new plane was to be capable of all-weather operations. Grumman was one of eleven companies that sent their designs for selection, and Grumman's design was selected in January 1958 as the ''YA2F-1''. Following development and testing, the YA2F-1 was accepted into the US Navy in February 1963 as the A-6 Intruder. Following experiences in the Vietnam War, the A-6 went through multiple variants featuring improvements or for specialized roles. The A-6E was introduced in December 1972 with better navigation, attack, and radar equipment. It featured another enhancement in 1979 with the Target Recognition and Attack Multi-sensors (TRAM) system, which enabled better targeting abilities for improved munition accuracy. The A-6E Intruder and its variants continued serving the US Navy in most combat operations from the Vietnam War onwards, including the 1991 Gulf War. All Intruders were retired by February 1997.
-Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the premium A-6E TRAM is one of the more unique aircraft in the game as it does not come with any native weapons. The weapon it brings into the battle is dependent on five hard points that players are able to customize. The assortment of weapons is quite remarkable, with smart weapons like guided bombs not needing a targeting pod due to the TRAM system installed in the aircraft. That said, the A-6E TRAM is subsonic-only, so it cannot get to the battlefield quickly and falls closer to the category of A-10s and Su-25s. However, if the battlefield calls for very specific loadout requirements, the A-6E can provide that kind of flexibility to bring only what is essential to the needs of the battlefield.
+Introduced in [[Update "Apex Predators"]], the premium A-6E TRAM is one of the more unique aircraft in the game as it does not come with any native weapons. The weapon it brings into the battle is dependent on five hard points that players are able to customize. The assortment of weapons is quite remarkable, with smart weapons like guided bombs not needing a targeting pod due to the TRAM system installed in the aircraft. That said, the A-6E TRAM is subsonic-only, so it cannot get to the battlefield quickly and falls closer to the category of A-10s and Su-25s. However, if the battlefield calls for very specific loadout requirements, the A-6E can provide that kind of flexibility to bring only what is essential to the needs of the battlefield. But now it has been removed from the Game
 == General info ==

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 * Relatively low top speed, acceleration and climb rate, especially when carrying heavy payloads due to it being a subsonic jet
 * Poor handling at high speeds, causing stall very easily, especially when climbing
-* Subsonic jet which makes it slower than other jets at its battle rating of 10.00, making it difficult to outrun and maneuver most supersonic jets
+* Subsonic jet which makes it slower than other jets at its battle rating, making it difficult to outrun and maneuver most supersonic jets
 == History ==

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 * Decent flight characteristics when lightly loaded makes it viable in dogfights
 * Built-in TRAM turret provides FLIR and laser-targeting capabilities
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Gunpods have poor accuracy and are wing-mounted (convergence issue)
 * TRAM turret cannot look fully backwards
-* Relatively low top speed, acceleration and climb rate, especially when carrying heavy payloads
+* Relatively low top speed, acceleration and climb rate, especially when carrying heavy payloads due to it being a subsonic jet
-* Poor handling at high speeds
+* Poor handling at high speeds, causing stall very easily, especially when climbing
 == History ==

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+''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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 * 40 x Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP rockets
 * 190 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 28 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (7,000 lb total)
 * 28 x 250 lb Mk 81 Snakeye bombs (7,000 lb total)

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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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 ! Stock
-| 1,063 || 1,055 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 48.0 || 49.0 || 58.3 || 44.0 || rowspan="2" | 1,100
+| 1,047 || 1,041 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 50.2 || 51.2 || 35.1 || 32.4 || rowspan="2" | 1,100
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 ! Upgraded
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+| 1,063 || 1,055 || 48.1 || 49.0 || 53.9 || 44.0
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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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 * 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs + 2 x AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles + 2 x 957 kg GBU-10 Paveway II guided bombs (7,220 lb total)
 * 960 x countermeasures