B-26B - Revision history

U44982996: description

2024-11-21T11:03:38Z

description

U44629479: Edits

2024-11-02T18:24:34Z

Edits

U137389888 at 18:20, 2 November 2024

2024-11-02T18:20:12Z

U137389888: added a little more

2024-11-02T18:15:07Z

added a little more

U137389888: usage in battles

2024-11-02T18:12:34Z

usage in battles

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-06-19T19:21:35Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U161101388: Rewrote a con

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Rewrote a con

U161101388: Fixed a con that no longer existed

2024-05-27T17:40:53Z

Fixed a con that no longer existed

U44629479: Undo revision 186358 by U164013101 (talk)

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Undo revision 186358 by U164013101 (talk)

U164013101: /* Details */

2024-05-14T20:35:23Z

‎Details

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=b_26b_c
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 }}
 == 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 bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Wind of Change"]].
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!-- ''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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 * 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, cheek-mounted (250 rpg upper + 200 rpg lower = 900 total)
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
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 * 2 x 1,600 lb AN-Mk 1 bombs (3,200 lb total)
 * 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13-1 torpedo
 === Defensive armament ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Fighter planes will have trouble once you hit your max speed at your correct altitude
+* Good payload consists of bombs of various size for different targets
-* Anti-tank bombs (AKA armour-piercing bombs) are good for CAS uses
+* Tough airframe with armour plates protecting pilots and gunners, capable of soaking up damage
-* The 30x payload is good for strips of AAA and armoured cars
+* Tricycle landing gear allows the plane to land and take off on smaller airfields
-* Offensive armament is good for taking out enemy bombers
+* Powerful engines provide decent flat acceleration and also allow the plane to fly with one engine
-* Guns rarely jam when upgraded
+* Adequate defensive armament at the rear
-* Useful in naval battles, as it can carry a torpedo
+* Access to five machine guns for strafing ground targets
 '''Cons:'''
-* The nose gunner isn't really reliable
+* Quite large in size, can be easily targeted
-* Usually two bomb loads needed to take out a base
+* Wide frontal gun convergence resulting into inaccuracy, especially against aircraft
 == History ==

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 * Offensive armament is good for taking out enemy bombers
 * Guns rarely jam when upgraded
-* You can take it in Naval Battles, as it can carry a torpedo
+* Useful in naval battles, as it can carry a torpedo
 '''Cons:'''

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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).'' -->
-The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. The Bf-109 F series of German fighters are also very large threats if you let them climb to your altitude. It's typically best to avoid any planes with high caliber guns. Side-climbing is a popular tactic to get the B-26 to a higher altitude before enemy fighters can attack. Although the plane is not to be used for a dogfight on the norm, you can try to out-turn the attacker and shoot them down with your frontward firing guns if they are another bomber or just a lackluster turner (Bombers like the B-17, G8N1, & M.B.162). If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
+The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 * Offensive armament is good for taking out enemy bombers
 * Guns rarely jam when upgraded
 '''Cons:'''

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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).'' -->
-The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. The Bf-109 F series of German fighters are also very large threats if you let them climb to your altitude. It's typically best to avoid any planes with high caliber guns. Side-climbing is a popular tactic to get the B-26 to a higher altitude before enemy fighters can attack. Although the plane is not to be used for a dogfight on the norm, you can try to out-turn the attacker if they are another bomber or just a lackluster turner. If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
+The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. The Bf-109 F series of German fighters are also very large threats if you let them climb to your altitude. It's typically best to avoid any planes with high caliber guns. Side-climbing is a popular tactic to get the B-26 to a higher altitude before enemy fighters can attack. Although the plane is not to be used for a dogfight on the norm, you can try to out-turn the attacker and shoot them down with your frontward firing guns if they are another bomber or just a lackluster turner (Bombers like the B-17, G8N1, & M.B.162). If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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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).'' -->
-The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
+The B-26 is best used at high altitudes to avoid combat as much as possible due to lack of armour, its size, and because most bombers go out solo, leaving you no other allies to help you. Be sure to use its speed to your advantage. Some notable enemies that should be avoided at all costs are aircraft like the Do 335: its absurd amount of guns can surely rip you in half with nearly a burst or two. The Bf-109 F series of German fighters are also very large threats if you let them climb to your altitude. It's typically best to avoid any planes with high caliber guns. Side-climbing is a popular tactic to get the B-26 to a higher altitude before enemy fighters can attack. Although the plane is not to be used for a dogfight on the norm, you can try to out-turn the attacker if they are another bomber or just a lackluster turner. If you can dodge any enemies that come your way, then it's a cakewalk when taking out bases.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
 {{main|AN-M30A1 (100 lb)|H.E. M31 (300 lb)|H.E. M32 (600 lb)|AN-M65A1 (1,000 lb)|AN-M66A2 (2,000 lb)}}
-{{main|AN-Mk 1 (1,600 lb)|Mk.13-6 (2,216 lb)}}
+{{main|AN-Mk 1 (1,600 lb)|Mk.13-1 (2,216 lb)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 2 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bombs (4,000 lb total)
 * 2 x 1,600 lb AN-Mk 1 bombs (3,200 lb total)
-* 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13-6 torpedo
+* 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13-1 torpedo
 === Defensive armament ===
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 * Fighter planes will have trouble once you hit your max speed at your correct altitude
 * Anti-tank bombs (AKA armour-piercing bombs) are good for CAS uses
-* The 30x payload is good for strips of AAA and armoured cars
+* The 30x payload is good for strips of AAA and armoured cars
 * Offensive armament is good for taking out enemy bombers
 * Guns rarely jam when upgraded

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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 - floor and port side of nose gunner/bombardier's position
-* 8 mm steel - slightly curved armor plates behind flight deck seats (pilot, copilot, plus one unoccupied position that is presumably the navigator/radio operator's position)
+* 8 mm steel - slightly curved armour plates behind flight deck seats (pilot, copilot, plus one unoccupied position that is presumably the navigator/radio operator's position)
 * 9 mm steel - under main oil coolers in each engine nacelle
 * 12.7 mm steel - under beam gunner
-* 12.7 mm steel - two curved plates aft of the dorsal turret
+* 12.7 mm steel - two curved plates aft of dorsal turret
 * 12.7 mm steel - aft of tail gunner
 * 8 mm bulletproof glass - small window for tail gunner
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 == History ==
-[[File:B-26 download.jpeg|thumb|a B-26 in the Museum of the United States Airforce]]<!-- ''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).'' -->
+<!-- ''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).'' -->
 The Martin B-26 medium bomber was submitted by the Glenn L. Martin company in 1939 to the same USAAC specification (Circular Proposal 39-640) as the North American B-25 Mitchell, and both were accepted off the drawing board. Unsurprisingly, the two airplanes share much in common: twin-engined medium bombers, similar in size, with similar offensive and defensive armament. Both saw service in all major theaters of the war, with both U.S. and allied forces.