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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Boom and Run aerial combat style}}
The expression "Boom and Run" (also known as BnR) describes an aerial fighting style that is similar to [[BnZ|Boom and Zoom]] in that the pilot engages at high speed and attempts energy-conservative maneuvers, however, instead of initiating a zoom-climb after striking at an enemy; a BnR-oriented pilot will simply attempt to maintain high speed after engaging. This is very common in [[Jet Combat]].

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The main advantage of BnR over [[BnZ|Boom 'n Zoom]] is the ability to disengage an ensuing dogfight immediately. A Zoom climb will leave the attacker open for attacks from other hostiles, as his speed drops. Especially in continued BnZ engagements the tracers and maneuvers will attract attention.
Also if the target of opportunity is within a `furball´ (swarm of enemies), then a high speed attack followed by running away will result in the highest chance of survival.

In Arcade another advantage becomes clear: Due the common meta of [[TnB|turnfighting]] (especially at low tiers) a fast fighter can plough through the combat zone without fearing to be intercepted, preferably a few minutes into the match. In TF2 terms this would be a Scout running through the capture point, shooting everything he sees and then keep running back to base/sentry/Heavy+Medic. TnB would therefore be a Scout running in circles around the Heavy and BnZ the scout running in and out of cover.

Mastering Manual Engine Controls is recommended for this strategy.

== Order ==

Everything from the setup to the attack follows the guidelines of Boom and Zoom. The distinguish starts after the initial contact:

# Hit maximum level top speed (for this altitude)
# Level out (->"fly towards the horizon")
# Gain separation by flying away from your target at top speed
## But do not fly in a straight line either, if the enemy is able to shoot you!
## AB/RB: Make sure to be at least 750m/350m away, before doing any other maneuvers.
## If your aircraft can climb well, a 5 - 10° climb will help too.
# Check your surrounding.
# Set up next attack
## Zoom climb
## High speed climb (350 - 450 km/h)
## Attack target of opportunity at the same altitude.

== Countering ==

[[Situational Awareness]] is key. Maneuvering into the attacker followed by a corkscrew will suffice. Smart BnR pilots will try to avoid head-ons as avoiding them requires maneuvers which again loose energy/speed.
Alternatively turn away from the attacker and gain speed, if the assaulter is close enough, try to engage in scissors or corkscrew. Due to the defender's lower speed the attacke will overshoot and present a striking chance.

== Aircraft that do well with Boom and Run ==

Important is a very high topspeed at the target's altitude. Further each aircraft should have enough firepower to take out the enemy in one blow.

* [[Typhoon (Family)|Typhoon]] and its successor [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]]
* Most jet aircraft (see [[Jet Combat]])
* [[Sea Fury FB 11]]
* [[Yak-9P]]
* [[P-51 (Family)|P-51 Mustangs]]
[[Category:Aerial fighting styles]]

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 {{DISPLAYTITLE: Boom and Run aerial combat style}}
 __TOC__
-The main advantage of BnR over [[BnZ|Boom 'n Zoom]] is the ability to disengage an ensuing dogfight immediately. A Zoom climb will leave the attacker open for attacks from other hostiles, as his speed drops. Especially in continued BnZ engagements the tracers and maneuvers will attract attention.
+==Overview==
-Also if the target of opportunity is within a `furball´ (swarm of enemies), then a high speed attack followed by running away will result in the highest chance of survival.
+Boom & Run is the name of a playstyle which aims for an attacking aircraft to take advantage of a high energy state in order to attack (Boom) an enemy target and avoids any prolonged fighting by immediately extending or continues diving (Zoom) in order to create distance between the aircraft as quickly as possible. This manoeuvre is favoured by aircraft which maintain a relatively high rate of speed after an encounter. This type of fighting style is prevalent with twin-engine propeller-driven fighters but is mainly found to be so with jet fighters.
-In Arcade another advantage becomes clear: Due the common meta of [[TnB|turnfighting]] (especially at low tiers) a fast fighter can plough through the combat zone without fearing to be intercepted, preferably a few minutes into the match. Situational & map awareness is usual quite bad and the minimap only checked in long intervals. Darting in and out in the horizontal abuses the "range blindness" of many pilots.
+The main advantage of [[Boom & Zoom]] tactics is the ability to disengage immediately from an attack and climb to a higher altitude, however, this can sometimes leave the zoom climber vulnerable to attacks as they near their target altitude and as their speed drops with their kinetic energy converting to potential energy. Boom & Run utilises the speed of the aircraft during a dive to allow for an attack on a target but also allows for disengaging with superior airspeed either in the horizontal or continuing in a shallow/steep dive. This allows the attacking aircraft to dictate the terms of engagement as they have sufficient distance between them and the target to manoeuvre around for another shot without exposing their aircraft to the dangers of a pursuing aircraft which has not caught up.
-Mastering Manual Engine Controls is recommended for this strategy.
+Boom & Run aircraft can take advantage of maps with slower aircraft in which they are able to speed through the battlefield and chose targets without fear of being intercepted by slower aircraft allowing for the faster fighter to dictate the terms of their fights. This type of condition is more prevalent on lower rank maps with earlier and slower aircraft. In this type of fighting with propeller-driven aircraft, it is to the pilot's advantage to exercise manual engine controls (MEC) adjustments to maximize the effectiveness of the engine and potentially edge out target aircraft which let the computer do all the work for them, albeit at a less effective level.
-== Order ==
+==Basic Strategy==
+[[File:Boom_and_Run_001.png|500px|thumb|right|A diagram of a '''Boom & Run''' manoeuvre:  The red square represents a target aircraft and the green square represents the attacking aircraft attempting the Boom & Run manoeuvre.]]
-Everything from the setup to the attack follows the guidelines of Boom and Zoom. The distinguish starts after the initial contact:
+Everything from the setup to the attack follows the guidelines of [[Boom & Zoom]]. The difference starts after the initial contact between attacker and target:
 #    Hit maximum level top speed (for this altitude)
-#    Level out (->"fly towards the horizon")
+#    Level out (''fly towards the horizon'')
-#    Gain separation by flying away from your target at top speed
+#    Gain separation by flying away from your target at top speed (Utilise war emergency power (WEP) if available)
-##        But do not fly in a straight line either, if the enemy is able to shoot you!
+##        But do not fly in a straight line either, if the enemy is able to shoot you, fly slightly to the left or right
-##        AB/RB: Make sure to be at least 750m/350m away, before doing any other maneuvers.
+##        AB/RB: Make sure to be at least 750 m away before doing any other manoeuvres
-##        If your aircraft can climb well, a 5 - 10° climb will help too.
+##        If your aircraft can climb well, a 5 - 10° climb will help too
-#    Check your surrounding.
+#    Check your surrounding
 #    Set up next attack
 ##        Zoom climb
 ##        High speed climb (350 - 450 km/h)
-##        Attack target of opportunity at the same altitude.
+##        Attack target of opportunity at the same altitude
 == Countering ==
-[[Situational Awareness]] is key. Maneuvering into the attacker followed by a corkscrew will suffice. Smart BnR pilots will try to avoid head-ons as avoiding them requires maneuvers which again loose energy/speed.
+Situational awareness is key when it comes to executing any tactical manoeuvre, especially Boom & Run. Typically Maneuvering into the attacker followed by a corkscrew will create a difficult target for the attacking aircraft to get sights on and during this, the faster zooming aircraft may even overshoot the target.
-Alternatively turn away from the attacker and gain speed, if the assaulter is close enough, try to engage in scissors or corkscrew. Due to the defender's lower speed the attacke will overshoot and present a striking chance.
-== Aircraft that do well with Boom and Run ==
+* [[Typhoon (Family)|Typhoon]] and its successor [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]]
-Important is a very high topspeed at the target's altitude. Further each aircraft should have enough firepower to take out the enemy in one blow.
+==Media==
-*    [[Typhoon (Family)|Typhoon]] and its successor [[Tempest (Family)|Tempest]]
+[[Category:Game mechanics]]