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U44629479: Edits

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U43191476: /* See also */

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U44629479: Edited About template

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U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Reformatted

2024-02-06T13:00:08Z

‎Suspended armament: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2024-01-01T12:37:14Z

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U128888708: ive added extra description about how good the bombs and guns are and their base restock time

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ive added extra description about how good the bombs and guns are and their base restock time

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-08T10:54:50Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38978194: /* Suspended armament */ Updated to Sky Guardian

2023-03-08T00:55:26Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated to Sky Guardian

U44629479: Edits

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 ;Related development
 * [[SAAB 18 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
-;'''Related development'''
+;Related development
-;* [[SAAB 18 (Family)]]
+* [[SAAB 18 (Family)]]
 *[[Ju 88 A-4]]
 *[[Pe-2-1]]

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 18 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (900 kg total)
 * 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs (750 kg total)
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
-;Similar role
+;'''Related development'''
 *[[Ju 88 A-4]]

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 | about = Swedish bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
-| link = B18 (Family)
+| link = SAAB 18 (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 | rowspan="9" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 50 kg sb m/42 bombs
+! [[sb m/42 (50 kg)|50 kg sb m/42]] bombs
 | || 4 || || 10 || 4 ||
 |-
-! 250 kg mb m/40 bombs
+! [[mb m/40 (250 kg)|250 kg mb m/40]] bombs
 | || || || 3 || ||
 |-
-! 500 kg mb m/41 bombs
+! [[mb m/41 (500 kg)|500 kg mb m/41]] bombs
 | || || || 2 || ||
 |-
-! 600 kg mb m/50 bombs
+! [[mb m/50 (600 kg)|600 kg mb m/50]] bombs
 | || || || 2 || ||
 |-
-! hprak m/49 rockets
+! [[hprak m/49]] rockets
 | || || 2 || || ||
 |-
-! psrak m/49B rockets
+! [[psrak m/49B]] rockets
 | 4 || || 4 || || || 4
 |-
-! srak m/51 rockets
+! [[srak m/51]] rockets
 | 4 || || 4 || || || 4
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 |-
 |}
 === Defensive armament ===

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 Initially, the B18A aircraft was deemed underpowered with the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines, but would later be replaced by license-built Daimler-Benz DB 605 liquid-cooled engines. Later the B18B variant was modified to operate as a dive bomber/ground attack variant which could be outfitted with three 120 kg bombs or 12 m/51 rockets which could utilize both the internal bomb bay and hardpoints on under the wings. A single defensive positions utilised two 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine guns which had limited coverage the rear dorsal position of the aircraft. The pilot was in control of a single 13.2 mm m/39A machine gun.
-The {{PAGENAME}} was a multi-role aircraft which filled a need for the Swedish air forces, which continued on until 1959.  This bomber can operate in two roles, either as a medium-altitude bomber working on destroying vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery targets or to bomb enemy bases. Flying at a higher altitude will help to avoid a majority of the fighter aircraft which tend to stay at the lower altitudes. The {{PAGENAME}} can also be pressed into service in the lower altitudes and even on the deck. When outfitted with rockets, the {{PAGENAME}} can dive-bomb ground targets to include tanks, bunkers, anti-aircraft artillery and naval ships.
+The {{PAGENAME}} was a multi-role aircraft which filled a need for the Swedish air forces, which continued on until 1959. This bomber can operate in two roles, either as a medium-altitude bomber working on destroying vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery targets or to bomb enemy bases. Flying at a higher altitude will help to avoid a majority of the fighter aircraft which tend to stay at the lower altitudes. The {{PAGENAME}} can also be pressed into service in the lower altitudes and even on the deck. When outfitted with rockets, the {{PAGENAME}} can dive-bomb ground targets to include tanks, bunkers, anti-aircraft artillery and naval ships.
 == General info ==
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 {{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.'' -->
-[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|450px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.]]
+[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|450px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the {{PAGENAME}}.]]
 * 10 mm steel - cockpit floor under pilot's seat
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg) this gun works great at destroying open top and light tanks and  are okay at destroying some planes
+* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)
 === Suspended armament ===
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
-* 18 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (900 kg total). these bombs do not work great for attacking bases, they are more useful to attack ground targets they have a restock time of about 60 seconds
+* 18 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (900 kg total)
-* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs (750 kg total). these bomb work great at destroying open top and light tanks even without a direct hit  and works good at destroying heavy and medium tanks it has a restock time of 60 seconds
+* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs (750 kg total)
-* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs (1,000 kg total). these bombs are bigger versions of the 250 pound bombs and has the same restock time
+* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs (1,000 kg total)
-* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs (1,200 kg total). these bombs work great at destroying large collections of ground targets but need several to destroy a base in AB
+* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs (1,200 kg total)
-* 12 x psrak m/49B rockets. these rockets work at destroying tanks but mostly needs to be a direct hit in order to do major damage. they have a base restock time of 60 seconds
+* 12 x psrak m/49B rockets
-* 12 x srak m/51 rockets. just like the psrak rockets they they are okay except need to hit more rockets on a tank to actually get a kill and also has around 60 seconds to restock
+* 12 x srak m/51 rockets
-* 2 x hprak m/49 rockets.
+* 2 x hprak m/49 rockets
 ==== Custom loadout options ====
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg) both of these guns are  great at destroying other planes but the base version are quite bad and its better to control the gunners yourself unless you have them upgraded in your crew
+* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg)
 * 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, ventral turret (300 rpg)
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Bomber:''' This plane can carry enough bomb to destroy 2 and a half bases on maps with three bases, and 1 base on new maps with its max bomb payload. Once you drop your payload, you can kill any remaining bombers or fighters still hanging around. Remember, if an aircraft is on your six, outspeed them and use your turrets to your advantage.
-'''Ground Attacker/CAS:''' With 12 rockets and 2 x 600 kg bombs, this plane is a devastating ground attacker. It can pen 500 mm of armor with the M/49A and is really good at getting rockets on target. The bombs will one shot anything in a huge radius. It is a great aircraft for ground support. Watch out for SPAAs though, as they will find you a large and easy target.
+'''Ground Attacker/CAS:''' With 12 rockets and 2 x 600 kg bombs, this plane is a devastating ground attacker. It can penetrate 500 mm of armour with the M/49A and is really good at getting rockets on target. The bombs will one shot anything in a huge radius. It is a great aircraft for ground support. Watch out for SPAAs though, as they will find you a large and easy target.
 '''Fighter/Bomber Hunter:''' The 13 mm is absolutely devastating. When you prepare to engage a bomber, go head-on, and try to bait them into getting behind you. Use your turrets from below where they have no coverage, and aim for the cockpit. For fighter engagements, you need to ask yourself three things. Am I faster than them? Am I higher than them? Can I dive at least 1.5 km? If one of them is yes, go for the engagement. If none are yes, run away, and use your good turret coverage and acceleration to fly away.

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 == Media ==
-<!--''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''-->
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Images:
 <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200px">
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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
-;'''Similar Role:'''
+;Similar role
 *[[Ju 88 A-4]]
 *[[Potez 633]]
 *[[Martin 167-A3]]
 == External links ==