Blenheim Mk IV - Revision history

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage added.

2024-09-27T18:32:58Z

Specs-Card ArtImage added.

U17577377: /* See also */

2024-06-25T22:05:36Z

‎See also

U44629479: Edits

2023-06-06T22:26:10Z

Edits

U148268261: removed references to using the turrets for forward firing

2023-06-06T22:22:33Z

removed references to using the turrets for forward firing

U148268261: I updated the page to reference the removal of the FF option on the turrets

2023-06-06T22:20:14Z

I updated the page to reference the removal of the FF option on the turrets

U44629479: Edits

2023-05-02T11:07:12Z

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U78110513: Wing of Blenheim Mk.IV ripps off when faster than 482km/h. seems spec data should be updated but don't know how to.

2023-05-02T10:39:32Z

Wing of Blenheim Mk.IV ripps off when faster than 482km/h. seems spec data should be updated but don't know how to.

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-20T16:29:59Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2021-11-19T22:40:12Z

Edits

U44629479: Edits / Plagiarism from https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/collections/bristol-blenheim-iv/

2021-11-19T22:36:27Z

Edits / Plagiarism from https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/collections/bristol-blenheim-iv/

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-''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;''
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+* [[File:Germany flag.png|30px|link=]] [[Bf 110 (Family)]]
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 If you are down-tiered, you can use your speed to completely avoid some enemy fighters. At a decent altitude (3,000 m or above works best), biplanes will not be able to catch you and low tier monoplanes will struggle.
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
-The Blenheim IV is a light bomber, therefore base bombing in Realistic Battles isn't recommended, as the armament of 2 x 500 lbs bombs isn't enough for one or two runs against a base. The Blenheim's advantage over other bombers is its speed, so remembering and implementing this into tactics is vital. Low and fast tactics are normally best, try to avoid flying at medium altitudes or high altitudes, as accuracy will drop and you will be weak against attacks from below. Although the "red-line" speed of the Blenheim is high, dive bombing isn't as accurate as level bombing, so try to fly very low over the target to ensure a hit with the weaker payloads. The front turret guns have been modified to only fire rearwards, so the wing mounted gun which was only intended as a range finder in real life is your only FF weapon, but this can still ground attack un-armoured targets, with time and patience, although the turret method is easier.
+The Blenheim IV is a light bomber, therefore base bombing in Realistic Battles isn't recommended, as the armament of 2 x 500 lbs bombs isn't enough for one or two runs against a base. The Blenheim's advantage over other bombers is its speed, so remembering and implementing this into tactics is vital. Low and fast tactics are normally best, try to avoid flying at medium altitudes or high altitudes, as accuracy will drop and you will be weak against attacks from below. Although the "red-line" speed of the Blenheim is high, dive bombing isn't as accurate as level bombing, so try to fly very low over the target to ensure a hit with the weaker payloads. The front turret guns have been modified to only fire rearwards, so the wing mounted gun which was only intended as a range finder in real life is your only FF weapon, but this can still ground attack un-armoured targets, with time and patience, although the turret method was easier.
 The plane can also be used as a fighter. This is due to its supreme low-speed turn capabilities. The Blenheim turns into a Spitfire with flaps deployed, and the elevator fully extended. Surprising as it may sound, the frontal armament may prove devastating when used in a correct way. That is, if you load tracers, for not only unlike other ammunition choices it gives you a rough idea where the shells are going, but also it consists of the best shell composition, with a decent chance to light fires. As for the turrets, load universal, again due to its best shell composition.
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 If you are down-tiered, you can use your speed to completely avoid some enemy fighters. At a decent altitude (3,000 m or above works best), biplanes will not be able to catch you and low tier monoplanes will struggle.
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
-The Blenheim IV is a light bomber, therefore base bombing in Realistic Battles isn't recommended, as the armament of 2 x 500 lbs bombs isn't enough for one or two runs against a base. The Blenheim's advantage over other bombers is its speed, so remembering and implementing this into tactics is vital. Low and fast tactics are normally best, try to avoid flying at medium altitudes or high altitudes, as accuracy will drop and you will be weak against attacks from below. Although the "red-line" speed of the Blenheim is high, dive bombing isn't as accurate as level bombing, so try to fly very low over the target to ensure a hit with the weaker payloads. The front turret guns are excellent for the "drive-by" method of attack against un-armoured targets- this is an advised tactic to carry through to the [[Beaufort Mk VIII|Beaufort]] - the wing mounted gun was intended as a range finder in real life but can ground attack un-armoured targets, with time and patience, although the turret method is easier.
+The Blenheim IV is a light bomber, therefore base bombing in Realistic Battles isn't recommended, as the armament of 2 x 500 lbs bombs isn't enough for one or two runs against a base. The Blenheim's advantage over other bombers is its speed, so remembering and implementing this into tactics is vital. Low and fast tactics are normally best, try to avoid flying at medium altitudes or high altitudes, as accuracy will drop and you will be weak against attacks from below. Although the "red-line" speed of the Blenheim is high, dive bombing isn't as accurate as level bombing, so try to fly very low over the target to ensure a hit with the weaker payloads. The front turret guns have been modified to only fire rearwards, so the wing mounted gun which was only intended as a range finder in real life is your only FF weapon, but this can still ground attack un-armoured targets, with time and patience, although the turret method is easier.
 The plane can also be used as a fighter. This is due to its supreme low-speed turn capabilities. The Blenheim turns into a Spitfire with flaps deployed, and the elevator fully extended. Surprising as it may sound, the frontal armament may prove devastating when used in a correct way. That is, if you load tracers, for not only unlike other ammunition choices it gives you a rough idea where the shells are going, but also it consists of the best shell composition, with a decent chance to light fires. As for the turrets, load universal, again due to its best shell composition.
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| 482 || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 305 || 289 || 211 || ~11 || ~5
+| 482 <!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 305 || 289 || 211 || ~11 || ~5
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 Making the first mission of WW2, then the next day, the first bombing raid, the Blenheim Mk IV was a vital part of the RAF's early war effort. It became obsolete in 1942 as newer planes and technology made the Bristol Blenheim outdated.
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 Originally developed as a prototype fast civilian transport aircraft, the Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber widely used during the early days of the Second World War. The Blenheim was the first British all-metal aircraft and one of the first with a retractable landing gear, an electric defensive turret and a variable pitch propeller. Conversion from fixed-gear biplane bombers with fixed-pitch propellers to Blenheims, with their modern features, proved troublesome for some squadrons. Large numbers of levers, often poorly positioned, had great potential to cause confusion in critical stages of flight. For example, the landing gear lever was close to the flap lever, which sometimes led to retraction of flaps together with landing gear at takeoff, causing an immediate loss of lift. Improper prop pitch setting at takeoff often led to an overly long takeoff run and passing the runway threshold without becoming airborne.
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 Whilst certainly one of the world's fastest aircraft during the prototype phase in 1935, the Blenheim did not have the speed to compete with enemy fighters by 1939. This, combined with its poor defensive armament and light payload made it an unsuccessful bomber, but tragically for the crews of RAF Bomber Command, it was available in large numbers. The Blenheim squadron losses up to 1941 were amongst the worst suffered by the RAF during the entire war. A modification of the Blenheim MkI did, however, have some notable successes as a pioneering night fighter until more suitable aircraft were developed in that role.
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 * Defensive turrets are excellent against unarmoured aircraft
 * Two back facing turrets one on top and one at the bottom so the defensive turrets can fire at a wide angle
-* Can be used as a frontline bomber if used correctly
+* Engine performs at high altitude
 '''Cons:'''
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 * No bulletproof glass or armour to protect the pilots from head-on attacks
 * Can be very sluggish if an engine goes down
-* Very low incline m/s
+* Poor climb rate
 == History ==
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 == Media ==
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 {{Youtube-gallery|u5714dpuDDo|'''The Shooting Range #176''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:02 discusses the Blenheim.}}
 == See also ==
 ''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;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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-* [[wt:en/news/3435/current|The Blenheim Mk.IV, a reliable British classic]]
+* [[wt:en/news/3435--en|[Profile] The Blenheim Mk.IV, a reliable British classic]]
 {{AirManufacturer Bristol}}
 {{Britain bombers}}