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 ===Official War Thunder Video Tutorials ===
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 The German bombers are good, but if you want to play with Medium Bombers or Heavy Bombers, Germany might not be for you.
-'''Rank I :''' The [[He 51 A-1]], the [[He 51 B-1]] and the [[He 51 C-1]] are almost ineffective. Get as fast as possible the heavy fighter [[Bf 110 C-4]], it is one of the best planes at this rank. The [[CR.42|CR.42 Falco]] isn't a bad choice either. The [[Ju 87 B-2]] and the [[Ju 87 R-2]] are a good choice if you want a bomber for Tank Realistic Battles. The [[He 112 B-0]] and the Premium [[He 112 B-1/U2]] are the best German TnB fighters you will find.
+'''Rank I :''' The [[He 51 A-1]], the [[He 51 B-1]] and the [[He 51 C-1]] are almost ineffective. Get as fast as possible the heavy fighter [[Bf 110 C-7]], it is one of the best planes at this rank. The [[CR.42|CR.42 Falco]] isn't a bad choice either. The [[Ju 87 B-2]] and the [[Ju 87 R-2]] are a good choice if you want a bomber for Tank Realistic Battles. The [[He 112 B-0]] and the Premium [[He 112 B-1/U2]] are the best German TnB fighters you will find.
 '''Rank II :''' The [[Bf 109 E-3]] is the aircraft that you should research first. It is one of the best planes at its [[BR]]. The [[Fw 190 A-1]] is also a good plane, but it doesn't have enough ammunition to complete its role of Interceptor, especially for a beginner pilot. The [[Ju 87 G-1]] and G-2 are better suited for Tank Realistic and Simulator Battles.
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 ===[[File:USSR flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USSR aircraft]] [[:Category:USSR aircraft|USSR]]===
-Their aircraft are mainly TnB fighters with nose mounted MGs and cannons with low amounts of ammunition (especially during the Great Patriotic War and after). TnB fighters are easier to use compared to BnZ fighters, this is why it is recommended to start with the USSR. The "Soviets" have 3 Fighter Tech Trees : Yakovlev OKB, MiG/Polikarpov OKB and Lavothkin OKB. The fighters were used generally to cover the bombers while the Germans were searching targets in small groups or alone. This is also an explanation why they had a low ammo count : they didn't need a lot of ammo to complete their mission. The Soviet Air Forces are also called '''"VVS"''' (''"Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily"'', literally "Military Air Forces", you will sometimes find this abbreviation In Game). Do not confound with the '''"PVO"''' (''"protivovozdushnoy oborony"'', the Soviet Air Defense Forces).
+Their aircraft are mainly TnB fighters with nose mounted MGs and cannons with low amounts of ammunition (especially during the Great Patriotic War and after). TnB fighters are easier to use compared to BnZ fighters, this is why it is recommended to start with the USSR. The "Soviets" have 3 Fighter Tech Trees : Yakovlev OKB, MiG/Polikarpov OKB and Lavothkin OKB. The fighters were used generally to cover the bombers while the Germans were searching targets in small groups or alone. This is also an explanation why they had a low ammo count : they didn't need a lot of ammo to complete their mission. The Soviet Air Forces are also called '''VVS''' ("Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily", literally "Military Air Forces", you will sometimes find this abbreviation In Game). Do not confound with the '''PVO''' ("Protivo Vozdushnoy Ooborony", the Soviet Air Defense Forces).
 Soviet planes requires more accuracy than its American and British counterparts, but with accuracy you can easily take down planes using the powerful cannons by the soviets.
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 ===[[File:Britain flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:Britain aircraft]] [[:Category:Britain aircraft|Great Britain]]===
 '''Rank I :''' It is recommended to research the [[Hurricane Mk I/L]] first. Its 8 x .303 Brownings and manoeuvrability is top notch. The [[Swordfish Mk I]] torpedo-bomber is also fun to play, but at this stage try anything you want.
-'''Rank II :''' British Rank II fighters are of good manoeuvrability and armament. The [[Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop]] comes with an astonishing 12 x .303 browning MGs while retaining the good manoeuvrability of the Hurricane. The spitfire is also much loved by many players because of its manoeuvrability and speed. Bombers carry a nice bombload, with the Wellingtons carrying the 4,000 lb bomb, dubbed the "cookie" and the [[Halifax B Mk IIIa]] carrying an insane 12,000 lbs worth of bombs.
+'''Rank II :''' British Rank II fighters are of good manoeuvrability and armament. The [[Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop]] comes with an astonishing 12 x .303 browning MGs while retaining the good manoeuvrability of the Hurricane. The spitfire is also much loved by many players because of its manoeuvrability and speed. Bombers carry a nice loadout, with the Wellingtons carrying the 4,000 lb bomb, dubbed the "cookie" and the [[Halifax B Mk IIIa]] carrying an insane 12,000 lbs worth of bombs.
 '''Rank III :''' The [[Typhoon Mk Ib/L|Typhoon Mk Ib /Late]] with its 4 Hispano cannons is a good BnZ fighter. The Spitfires are also improved, as the [[Spitfire Mk Vb/trop]] and its successors are able to perform zero-G manoeuvres, with the new merlin 45 engine. The Short Stirling may be tricky to play, but if used correctly it can be extremely useful.
-'''Rank IV :''' Here, mother britannia provides you with strong aircraft like the Avro Lancaster and the wooden De Havilland Mosquito. The Lancasters can be equipped with 2 4000lb "cookies" with are very useful in destroying bases in the game. However, its defence is rather weak and fighter escorts are recommended. The Mosquito, dubbed the "Wooden wonder", is capable of outrunning the Messerschmitt Bf 109 in low altitudes. The [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]] contains a powerful 6-pdr cannon which can be devestating to ground veichles. However the wooden wonder is very vulnerable to fires, as its name suggests,
+'''Rank IV :''' Here, Mother Britannia provides you with strong aircraft like the Avro Lancaster and the wooden De Havilland Mosquito. The Lancasters can be equipped with 2 4000lb "cookies" with are very useful in destroying bases in the game. However, its defence is rather weak and fighter escorts are recommended. The Mosquito, dubbed the "Wooden wonder", is capable of outrunning the Messerschmitt Bf 109 in low altitudes. The [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]] contains a powerful 6-pdr cannon which can be devastating to ground vehicles. However the wooden wonder is very vulnerable to fires, as its name suggests,
 '''Rank V (Jets) :'''

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 All the nations start with [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a big difference in terms of gameplay on these Reserve planes.
-The best nation to start with is the USSR. Russians have the best biplanes, mainly because they kept using them during the early stage of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
+The best nation to start with is the USSR. The Soviets have the best biplanes, mainly because they kept using them during the early stage of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
 ===[[File:USA flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USA_aircraft]] [[:Category:USA_aircraft|USA]]===
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 In these late ranks, you will have access to the craziest ideas of the Nazi and German engineering, the [[Bf 109 G-10]], the [[Bf 109 K-4]] and the [[Ta 152 H-1]] were the last war efforts of Germany and between the best prop-planes In Game.
-'''Rank V (Jets) :''' The [[Me 163|Me 163B]] ''"Komet"'' is one of the first Jets you will have access to and is one of the hardest aircrafts to fly and one of the most impressive along with the [[Ho 229 V3]] and the [[Me_262_A-1/U4_Pulkzerstorer|Me 262 A-1/U4]] ''"Pulkzerstorer"''. The Germans have the most WW2 Jets while Russians had none, Great Britain only one (the [[Meteor F. Mk.3]] which never saw active combat-operation in Europe) and the USA also one that may have been used against Japan (the [[P-80A-5]]).
+'''Rank V (Jets) :''' The [[Me 163|Me 163B]] ''"Komet"'' is one of the first Jets you will have access to and is one of the hardest aircrafts to fly and one of the most impressive along with the [[Ho 229 V3]] and the [[Me_262_A-1/U4_Pulkzerstorer|Me 262 A-1/U4]] ''"Pulkzerstorer"''. The Germans have the most WW2 Jets while the Soviets had none, Great Britain only one (the [[Meteor F. Mk.3]] which never saw active combat-operation in Europe) and the USA also one that may have been used against Japan (the [[P-80A-5]]).
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 Soviet planes requires more accuracy than its American and British counterparts, but with accuracy you can easily take down planes using the powerful cannons by the soviets.
-'''Rank I :''' The Rank I Russian aircrafts are planes from the Spanish Civil War until 1941. The first plane you should research is the [[I-153 M-62 Chaika]], it's a fun plane to use and probably the best Rank I aircraft. Then the [[Yak-1]] or the [[LaGG-3-8]] who are faster and have a cannon. The Russian bombers in this era aren't good at all, if you really want a bomber research the [[BB-1]] and Su-2s.
+'''Rank I :''' The Rank I Soviet aircraft are planes from the Spanish Civil War until 1941. The first plane you should research is the [[I-153 M-62 Chaika]], it's a fun plane to use and probably the best Rank I aircraft. Then the [[Yak-1]] or the [[LaGG-3-8]] who are faster and have a cannon. The Soviet bombers in this era aren't good at all, if you really want a bomber research the [[BB-1]] and Su-2s.
 '''Rank II :''' At this Rank, all the Tech Trees have a good aircraft to try : Yakovlev OKB proposes you the [[Yak-7B]], the [[Yak-1B]] and the [[Yak-9]], Mikoyan-Gurevitch offers you the [[MiG-3-15]] (the plane of the greatest Soviet Ace Alexander Pokryshkin)and the [[MiG-3-34]] (a low [[BR]] plane with 2 cannons, a simple burst rips a plane apart), and Lavotchkin OKB gives you the [[La-5]].
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 The [[Yer-2 ACh-30B /Early]] (coming soon) is part of the Soviet Heavy Bombers who bombed Germany. It has a good defence and an important payload. The first soviet heavy bomber, the Pe-8 has a incredible defensive armaments and the ability to carry the heaviest bomb in the game, the FAB-5000 5 ton bomb.
-'''Rank IV :''' The Russian rank IV planes are very good fighters but have less and less ammo. Accuracy will define your Survivability. The [[Yak-9U]], [[La-7B-20]], [[La-9]] and [[IL-10 (1946)]] have low amount of ammo, but great fire power. In the bomber tech tree, the Tu-4 is a very versatile bomber, out climbing, out turning and out running the original B-29 superfortress. Its payload and defensive armament is the first in the game.
+'''Rank IV :''' The Soviet rank IV planes are very good fighters but have less and less ammo. Accuracy will define your Survivability. The [[Yak-9U]], [[La-7B-20]], [[La-9]] and [[IL-10 (1946)]] have low amount of ammo, but great fire power. In the bomber tech tree, the Tu-4 is a very versatile bomber, out climbing, out turning and out running the original B-29 superfortress. Its payload and defensive armament is the first in the game.
 '''Rank V (Jets) :''' The rate of fire of the guns increases, the ammo count decreases. The [[Il 28|Il-28]], the [[MiG-15]] and the[[MiG-15bis]] are the highest planes in terms of [[BR]]. They have only a very few seconds of firing, and the low velocity on the of the guns (especially of the NS-37) decreases the chances of hitting the enemy.

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+{{Youtube-gallery|_bAY9XW0ay0|Getting Started &ndash; Part 1|VG4xtydx8ko|Planes '''Arcade''' &ndash; Part 2|c8ZkI2CfxL0|Planes '''Guide to Precise Shooting''' &ndash; Part 3|nYLtASq_Wo8|Planes '''Bombs, Rockets & Torpedoes''' &ndash; Part 5|b3z9sSSF3wo|All vehicles '''Squads & Squadrons''' &ndash; Part 6|qdr-eS1DjKY|Planes '''Aircraft Tactics''' &ndash; Part 8|z2NcwVxOJbA|Planes '''Air Maneuvers''' &ndash; Part 9 |n7nKIuMDR6c|Game Modes '''Single Player''' &ndash; Part 10|pJjO2NCUI-U|Planes '''Realistic Battles''' Part 15}}
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 =Written Guides=
 ==Getting started==
 You will have a choice between 7 nations : the USA, Nazi Germany, the USSR, Great Britain, the Empire of Japan, the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the French Air Force.
-As their respective Ranks and Battle Ranks progress, the USAAC (United States Army Air Corps) will become the USAAF (United States Army Air Force) and then the USAF (United States Air Force), Nazi Germany will become the FRG (Federal Republic of Germany) followed by GDR (German Democratic Republic) at the end of Rank V with the [[CL-13A Sabre Mk.5]] and [[MiG-15bis]] and the Empire of Japan will become Occupied Japan with the Japanese [[F-86F-30 Sabre]].
+As their respective Ranks and Battle Ranks progress, the USAAC (United States Army Air Corps) will become the USAAF (United States Army Air Force) and then the USAF (United States Air Force), Nazi Germany will become the FRG (Federal Republic of Germany) followed by GDR (German Democratic Republic) at the end of Rank V with the [[CL-13A Mk 5|CL-13A Sabre Mk 5]] and [[MiG-15bis]] and the Empire of Japan will become Occupied Japan with the Japanese [[F-86F-30 Sabre]].
-Each plane's differing characteristics mean the pilot must adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of each plane. What works well for an [[I-153 M-62 Chaika|Chaika]] may prove disasterous for an [[F6F-3 Hellcat]], even though the latter is a much more capable vehicle. For fighter combat, you should learn about the [[:Category:Aerial fighting styles|fighting styles]].
+Each plane's differing characteristics mean the pilot must adapt to the strengths and weaknesses of each plane. What works well for an [[I-153 M-62 Chaika|Chaika]] may prove disastrous for an [[F6F-5|F6F-5 ''Hellcat'']], even though the latter is a much more capable vehicle. For fighter combat, you should learn about the [[:Category:Aerial fighting styles|fighting styles]].
 ==The Nations==
-All the nations start with [[Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a big difference in terms of gameplay on these Reserve planes.
+All the nations start with [[:Category:Biplanes|biplanes]] and/or [[:Category:Light fighters|light fighters]]. You will not see a big difference in terms of gameplay on these Reserve planes.
 The best nation to start with is the USSR. Russians have the best biplanes, mainly because they kept using them during the early stage of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
-===[[File:usaflag.png|30px|border|link=Category:USA air forces]] [[:Category:USA air forces|USA]]===
+===[[File:USA flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USA_aircraft]] [[:Category:USA_aircraft|USA]]===
-The United States of America Army Air Corps had a special philosophy in mind when designing their aircraft: the planes are there to support the Ground Forces. This was a relatively successful battle strategy, and it yielded good planes, but it was a seriously restrictive idea. This is why planes such as the [[P-40E-1 Kittyhawk]], the [[P-39N-0 Airacobra]] and the [[P-51 Mustang]] perform best at low and medium altitudes. This idea of keeping planes at low altitudes was largely abandoned during World War 2. The American aircraft design philosophy dictated that a designer's first priority was speed, then armament, and, last, handling. The result is that American planes are extremely well suited to the [[BnZ]] combat style but generally not well prepared for [[TnB]].
+The United States of America Army Air Corps had a special philosophy in mind when designing their aircraft: the planes are there to support the Ground Forces. This was a relatively successful battle strategy, and it yielded good planes, but it was a seriously restrictive idea. This is why planes such as the [[P-40E-1]], the [[P-39N-0]] and the [[P-51]] perform best at low and medium altitudes. This idea of keeping planes at low altitudes was largely abandoned during World War 2. The American aircraft design philosophy dictated that a designer's first priority was speed, then armament, and, last, handling. The result is that American planes are extremely well suited to the [[BnZ]] combat style but generally not well prepared for [[TnB]].
 '''Rank I:''' The [[PBY-5 Catalina]] is one of the best bombers for its rank and perfect to show you the bomber gameplay: you are a slow big target loaded with bombs for the enemies on the ground and MGs to defend yourself. If you want a fighter, get the [[F2A-3 Buffalo]], it is better than the obsolete [[P-36A Hawk]]. The Tech Trees don't matter a lot at this rank.
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 The Jet bombers are the [[B-57A]] and [[B-57B]], both impressive.
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+===[[File:Germany flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:Germany air forces]] [[:Category:Germany air forces|Germany]]===
 The RLM acquired the same philosophy as the United States during the Spanish Civil War : first the speed, then the armament, and finally the handling. The best examples of this [[BnZ]] doctrine are the [[Bf 109 F-4]] and the [[Fw 190 A-5]](found at Rank III) : they have both 2x 7.92mm [[Mg15|MG15]] ,and respectively 3x [[Mg151#MG_151.2F20|Mg151/20]] and 2x MG151/20 with two additional [[MgFF/M]]. Germany also has Italian and Romanian aircrafts, such as the [[CR.42 Falco]], the [[M.C.202 Folgore]] and the [[SM.79B Sparviero]]. The Romanian aircrafts are generally Premium aircrafts such as the [[He 112 B-1/U2]], the [[Bf 109 G-2]] and the [[Hs 129B-2 (Romanian Air Force)]].
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-===[[File:ussrflag.png|30px|border|link=Category:USSR air forces]] [[:Category:USSR air forces|USSR]]===
+===[[File:USSR flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:USSR air forces]] [[:Category:USSR air forces|USSR]]===
 The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics is the most ''"Over-Powered Nation"'' according to many players. Their aircrafts are mainly [[TnB]] fighters with nose mounted MGs and cannons with low amounts of ammunitions (especially during the Great Patriotic War and after). [[TnB]] fighters are easier to use compared to [[BnZ]] fighters, this is why it is recommended to start with Russia. The "Soviets" have 3 Fighter Tech Trees : Yakovlev OKB, MiG/Polikarpov OKB and Lavotchkin OKB. The fighters were used generally to cover the bombers while the Germans were searching targets in small groups or alone. This is also an explanation why they had a low ammo count : they didn't need a lot of ammo to complete their mission. The Soviet Air Forces are also called '''"VVS"''' (''"Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily"'', literally "Military Air Forces", you will sometimes find this abbreviation In Game). Do not confound with the '''"PVO"''' (''"protivovozdushnoy oborony"'', the Soviet Air Defense Forces).
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 '''Rank V (Jets) :''' The rate of fire of the guns increases, the ammo count decreases. The [[Il 28|Il-28]], the [[MiG-15]] and the[[MiG-15bis]] are the highest planes in terms of [[BR]]. They have only a very few seconds of firing, and the low velocity on the of the guns (especially of the NS-37) decreases the chances of hitting the enemy.
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 '''Rank V (Jets) :'''
-===[[File:japanflag.png|30px|border|link=Category:Japan air forces]] [[:Category:Japan air forces|Japan]]===
+===[[File:Japan flag.png|50px|border|link=Category:Japan air forces]] [[:Category:Japan air forces|Japan]]===
 Japanese planes are distinguished by their agility, and can be great for dogfighting if played correctly.  However, much like in real life, this performance comes at a serious price: specifically, light construction, little to no pilot protection, and lack of self-sealing fuel tanks.  Consequently, these planes catch fire and burn very easily; some of the later ones are more durable, but still less so than their Allied counterparts.  In WT, Japan also suffers from overkill BR, meaning its older planes can face newer, superior Allied ones.  Yet, Japanese planes retain their exceptional maneuverability versus its opponents (usually Americans).  Japan lacks heavy bombers until late in the tech tree, but its earlier ones are still reliable and versatile.  Japan also has a lot of torpedo bombers, which can be great for taking out naval targets; one must not be careless, however, as such planes must descend to near sea-level to drop torpedoes, leaving them vulnerable to enemy flyers.

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