B-57A - Revision history

U53788704: changed the information on the bomb loads damages on bases in Air RB. The information previously was grossly inaccurate. I personally used the plane in multiple match's to make sure the information I change is now accurate. Removed repetitive information.

2024-04-23T10:40:30Z

changed the information on the bomb loads damages on bases in Air RB. The information previously was grossly inaccurate. I personally used the plane in multiple match's to make sure the information I change is now accurate. Removed repetitive information.

U140753025: /* Pros and cons */

2024-04-16T19:46:47Z

‎Pros and cons

U94378207 at 13:45, 25 February 2024

2024-02-25T13:45:10Z

U94378207: Grammar

2024-02-25T13:44:45Z

Grammar

U44629479: /* See also */ Added vehicles

2023-01-09T11:05:05Z

‎See also: Added vehicles

U44629479: Edits

2023-01-09T11:03:24Z

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U38088265: /* Details */

2022-11-30T15:31:04Z

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U97916902: /* Pros and cons */

2022-07-09T00:51:10Z

‎Pros and cons

U97916902: /* Pros and cons */

2022-07-09T00:50:00Z

‎Pros and cons

U44629479: Edits

2021-05-19T09:30:49Z

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 You will gain speed while you are diving. Hold the speed until you destroyed your target. After that, pull your head up to 60 degrees. Climb to 10,000-16,000 ft.
-The 1,000 lbs are effective base-destroyers, 3 x 1,000 lb bombs are enough for a single bombing-point in RB and SB. For AB you need more bombs, a whole bomb-load is usually enough to destroy a bombing-point. In AB, it is recommended flying high as it is possible, in danger you can always use your top-speed to run away. In realistic battles, mode is very important to communicate with a team. Don't be afraid of using the in-game chat, just write which one base you are heading. This can avoid a situation when multiple bombers are going to bomb the same target. If you are a lone bomber in your team, count that you are able to destroy 3 bases in 2 runs (with the 1,000 lb bombs, 3 bases in 3 runs with the stock payload).
+The 1,000 lbs are effective base-destroyers, 5 x 1,000 lb bombs are enough for a single bombing-point in RB and SB. For AB you need more bombs, a whole bomb-load is usually enough to destroy a bombing-point. In AB, it is recommended flying high as it is possible, in danger you can always use your top-speed to run away. In realistic battles, mode is very important to communicate with a team. Don't be afraid of using the in-game chat, just write which one base you are heading. This can avoid a situation when multiple bombers are going to bomb the same target.
-The 500 lbs (stock bomb-load) is also a great possibility. Use these if you want to destroy some land-targets as are tanks, destroyers or pillboxes. For all tanks and pillboxes, you need only 1 x 500 lb bomb, a single bomb can be used also for destroyers. In AB I wouldn't use ground-target bombing, but if you want to, keep eye on your speed value. Be prepared for enemies with a tunnel-vision (a condition, when the player focuses only on a single goal - shut down). However, RB is awesome for ground-units score-farming. Try to be accurate. To do so, it's recommended to fly in the same line as is the targets move. Pre-aim slightly to track the future position of the ground unit.
+The 500 lbs (stock bomb-load) is also a great possibility for multiple targets or 1 base with 8 x 500 lb bombs. Use these if you want to destroy some land-targets(tanks, destroyers or pillboxes). For all tanks and pillboxes, you need only 1 x 500 lb bomb, a single bomb can be used also for destroyers. In AB I wouldn't use ground-target bombing, but if you want to, keep eye on your speed value. Be prepared for enemies with a tunnel-vision (a condition, when the player focuses only on a single goal - shut down). However, RB is awesome for ground-units score-farming. Try to be accurate. To do so, it's recommended to fly in the same line as is the targets move. Pre-aim slightly to track the future position of the ground unit.
 Try to fly low to increase a hit-change (but not to low, bombs splash damage could blow you up - 400 m over the target is optimal). However be aware, the faster are you going the less accurate the aiming cross is. You need to compensate for this. Just practicing can show you how to do it. To maximize XP and SL income, attack big pillboxes (not moving target = easier to hit) or destroyers.
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 * Decent horizontal manoeuvrability
 * Effective air brakes
-* Climbs very well
+* Climbs well
 * All bombs are held internally and therefore do not significantly impact performance
 * Complete and detailed cockpit (useful in SB)
 * Outruns all pre Korean war jets
 '''Cons:'''
 * Unarmed; no offensive/defensive weapons of any kind whatsoever
 * Engines overheat at low altitudes
 * Expensive to repair in comparison to the silver lions it can generate
 * Bad energy retention; loses most of its speed in a single turn
 * Poor roll rate

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 * Decent horizontal manoeuvrability
 * Effective air brakes
-* Climbs well
+* Climbs very well
 * All bombs are held internally and therefore do not significantly impact performance
 * Complete and detailed cockpit (useful in SB)
 * Outruns all pre Korean war jets
 '''Cons:'''
 * Unarmed; no offensive/defensive weapons of any kind whatsoever
 * Engines overheat at low altitudes
 * Expensive to repair in comparison to the silver lions it can generate
 * Bad energy retention; loses most of its speed in a single turn
 * Poor roll rate

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 To survive on the battlefield trying to keep out of fighters radius. But if the enemy finds you and is prepared to shoot you down, try these tips:
-# If an enemey Boom & Zooms o you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected manoeuvre. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
+# If an enemey Boom & Zooms on you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected manoeuvre. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
 # Fighter on your 6 - only reaching the top-speed can save you. Only MiG-15s and Venoms (+ Sea Meteors in dive) can catch you. Find the clouds to shake them off. Don't try to climb if any bomb is left in the bomb bay.
 # Going to land, X enemy fighter is over the AF (airfield) - You have no chance to land. You can use the in-game chat to call for help or grab things into your own hands. Be bait for your team; let the enemy fly on your 6 (of course with enough distance) and Boom & Zoom over the AF. AA may shoot down the enemy. Keep calm and watch your speed, don't let him catch you.

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 To survive on the battlefield trying to keep out of fighters radius. But if the enemy finds you and is prepared to shoot you down, try these tips:
-# Enemy is Boom & Zoom on you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected manoeuvre. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
+# If an enemey Boom & Zooms o you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected manoeuvre. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
 # Fighter on your 6 - only reaching the top-speed can save you. Only MiG-15s and Venoms (+ Sea Meteors in dive) can catch you. Find the clouds to shake them off. Don't try to climb if any bomb is left in the bomb bay.
 # Going to land, X enemy fighter is over the AF (airfield) - You have no chance to land. You can use the in-game chat to call for help or grab things into your own hands. Be bait for your team; let the enemy fly on your 6 (of course with enough distance) and Boom & Zoom over the AF. AA may shoot down the enemy. Keep calm and watch your speed, don't let him catch you.
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 ;Related development
 * [[Canberra (Family)]]
 ** [[B-57B]]

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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
-* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
+;Related development
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[Canberra (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 Try to fly low to increase a hit-change (but not to low, bombs splash damage could blow you up - 400 m over the target is optimal). However be aware, the faster are you going the less accurate the aiming cross is. You need to compensate for this. Just practicing can show you how to do it. To maximize XP and SL income, attack big pillboxes (not moving target = easier to hit) or destroyers.
-To combine tactical awareness and accurate bombing try the boom and zoom tactic. Copy the line of ships movement, drop to 500 -400 meters (enjoy your highest speed), bomb the target, pull into the almost vertical flight (70% angle), reach 2,500-3,000 m, turn back, and dive on the target again. Keep in mind, that B-57 is not a dive bomber, so level the plane quickly. Also, be aware of -6G limit, just don't push the nose down aggressively.
+To combine tactical awareness and accurate bombing try the boom and zoom tactic. Copy the line of ships movement, drop to 400-500 m (enjoy your highest speed), bomb the target, pull into the almost vertical flight (70% angle), reach 2,500-3,000 m, turn back, and dive on the target again. Keep in mind, that B-57 is not a dive bomber, so level the plane quickly. Also, be aware of -6G limit, just don't push the nose down aggressively.
 To survive on the battlefield trying to keep out of fighters radius. But if the enemy finds you and is prepared to shoot you down, try these tips:
-# Enemy is Boom & Zoom on you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected maneuver. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
+# Enemy is Boom & Zoom on you - let him come, prepare for a sharp turn, using your +12G resistance. Turn, when the enemy is within a 1 km radius, almost no one can follow you in such an unexpected manoeuvre. It will buy you time, but try to disappear as soon as possible.
 # Fighter on your 6 - only reaching the top-speed can save you. Only MiG-15s and Venoms (+ Sea Meteors in dive) can catch you. Find the clouds to shake them off. Don't try to climb if any bomb is left in the bomb bay.
 # Going to land, X enemy fighter is over the AF (airfield) - You have no chance to land. You can use the in-game chat to call for help or grab things into your own hands. Be bait for your team; let the enemy fly on your 6 (of course with enough distance) and Boom & Zoom over the AF. AA may shoot down the enemy. Keep calm and watch your speed, don't let him catch you.
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=usa&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=b-57 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=b-57 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==

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 Note: In regards to the B-57A's maximum speed in Indicated Air Speed (IAS), at lower temperatures (normally in high altitudes) the Maximum Mach Operating (MMO) is used and is 0.82, or around 1,012 km/h.
 When landing, the B-57A can dramatically reduce speed: you can be less than 2 km away from the airfield, and slow down to landing speed in seconds. This also means you can quickly return to the airfield and rearm compared to other jets at this BR, like the [[Me 163 B|Me 163]].
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Decent horizontal manoeuverability
+* Decent horizontal manoeuvrability
 * Effective air brakes
 * Climbs well
 * All bombs are held internally and therefore do not significantly impact performance
 * Complete and detailed cockpit (useful in SB)
 * Outruns all pre Korean war jets
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Unarmed; no offensive/defensive weapons of any kind whatsoever
 * Faces air-to-air missiles which are difficult to dodge
 * Only a medium bomb payload
 * Wings can easily fall off in high speed dives
 * Engines overheat at low altitudes
 * Expensive to repair in comparison to the silver lions it can generate
 * Not fast enough to outrun the majority of the opponents it faces
-* Bad energy retention; loses most of it’s speed in a single turn
+* Bad energy retention; loses most of its speed in a single turn
 * Poor roll rate