Boston Mk I (Great Britain) - Revision history

U44629479: Edits

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U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

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U28580205 at 18:58, 1 July 2021

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U50306902: Much improved the very outdated usage in battles section and updated the pros and cons section

2021-07-01T15:12:22Z

Much improved the very outdated usage in battles section and updated the pros and cons section

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=boston_mk_1
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 ;Related development
+* Douglas [[DB-7 (Family)|DB-7]]
 * Douglas [[A-26 (Family)|A-26]] Invader

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was available  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc’s first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was available  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc's first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
 The Boston Mk.1 is a very fast aircraft for its rank, this means that in a decent matchup it can often outrun most if not all the aircraft it faces in level flight. The Boston has got four 7.7 mm guns in the nose and two 7.7 mm in the top and bottom lower and upper of the rear fuselage.
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-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The Douglas Boston Mk.I/Mk.II was a twin-engine light bomber/ground-attack aircraft which was initially developed for the United States Army Air Corps, but first entered service as an export model.
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 A total of 131 machines from the second batch of DB-7s ordered by France were transferred to the RAF. After the successes in RAF service, the Boston was adopted by the United States Army Air Corps, the service it was originally designed and intended for.
 == Media ==

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 * No armour glazing
 * Critical components located in the front and wings of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The Boston excels as a ground strike aircraft, dropping its payload on pillboxes and armoured targets and using its quadruple forward facing 7.7 mms to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with its high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain altitude again. The 7.7s are unlikely to destroy enemy aircraft outright but can damage vital components like the engine, oil or coolant - forcing the enemy to return to base.
-The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment, but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable, evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely solely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft, but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter. The Boston flies fairly well even on engine.
+The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment, but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable, evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely solely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft, but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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 The Boston excels as a ground strike aircraft, dropping its payload on pillboxes and armoured targets and using its quadruple forward facing 7.7 mms to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with its high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain altitude again. The 7.7s are unlikely to destroy enemy aircraft outright but can damage vital components like the engine, oil or coolant - forcing the enemy to return to base.
-The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment, but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable, evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely solely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft, but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter.
+The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment, but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable, evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely solely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft, but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5 km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter. The Boston flies fairly well even on engine.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=boston_mk_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was available  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc’s first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|August 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was available  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc’s first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|September 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
 The Boston Mk.1 is a very fast aircraft for its rank, this means that in a decent matchup it can often outrun most if not all the aircraft it faces in level flight. The Boston has got four 7.7 mm guns in the nose and two 7.7 mm in the top and bottom lower and upper of the rear fuselage.

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was avilable  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc’s first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|August 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift 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]]. It was available  for a limited time for the 2014 anniversary of the [[wt:en/news/421--en|A-20 Havoc’s first flight]], later it appeared in the [[Warbonds]] shop as part of the trophy chest in [[wt:en/news/5738-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|August 2018]] and currently is only available though the [[Marketplace]].
 The Boston Mk.1 is a very fast aircraft for its rank, this means that in a decent matchup it can often outrun most if not all the aircraft it faces in level flight. The Boston has got four 7.7 mm guns in the nose and two 7.7 mm in the top and bottom lower and upper of the rear fuselage.
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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.'' -->
 == See also ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The Boston is an incredibly fast bomber, being able to outrun everything it will face. The bomb load lacks a bit of punch as it carries the inferior British 500 pounder which has much less TNT. Decent defensive firepower means it can defend itself if it has to but it shouldn't have to for long, as because it cruises at 450km/h almost nothing can keep up with it. The Boston excels as a ground strike aircraft, dropping its payload on pillboxes and armoured targets and using it's quad forward facing 7.7s to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with it's high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain altitude again. The 7.7s are unlikely to destroy enemy aircraft outright but can damage vital components like the engine, oil or coolant - forcing the enemy to return to base.
+The Boston is an incredibly fast bomber, being able to outrun everything it will face. The bomb load lacks a bit of punch as it carries the inferior British [[G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|500 pound bomb]] which has much less TNT. Decent defensive firepower means it can defend itself if it has to, but the best defense for the Boston is its cruising speed of 450 km/h to outrun any pursuers.
-The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter.
+The Boston excels as a ground strike aircraft, dropping its payload on pillboxes and armoured targets and using its quadruple forward facing 7.7 mms to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with its high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain altitude again. The 7.7s are unlikely to destroy enemy aircraft outright but can damage vital components like the engine, oil or coolant - forcing the enemy to return to base.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-Unlike other bombers, the Boston usually has to take off from the runway. Instead of climbing you should fly about 100-300 metres above the ground and focus on building up speed, as although the Boston has a good top speed of up to 450 km/h in level flight (with WEP) it can take a while to reach it. You should fly at a low level and bomb tanks/light pillboxes and use the machine guns to kill soft targets such as armoured cars, AAA and artillery. The machine guns can also be effectively used to shoot down enemy planes should one appear in the right place. As the Boston is a premium plane when it is used to kill ground targets it becomes an extremely effective researcher at mid to low tiers, due to the massive number of ground target you can kill (upwards of 20 dependent on map and luck).
+The Boston is an incredibly fast bomber, being able to outrun everything it will face. The bomb load lacks a bit of punch as it carries the inferior British 500 pounder which has much less TNT. Decent defensive firepower means it can defend itself if it has to but it shouldn't have to for long, as because it cruises at 450km/h almost nothing can keep up with it. The Boston excels as a ground strike aircraft, dropping its payload on pillboxes and armoured targets and using it's quad forward facing 7.7s to destroy artillery, AA or vehicles. It can also be used as a strike aircraft very effectively, diving on enemy fighters with it's high top speed and damaging them before using the energy to gain altitude again. The 7.7s are unlikely to destroy enemy aircraft outright but can damage vital components like the engine, oil or coolant - forcing the enemy to return to base.
-The Boston can withstand a large amount of damage and although not easy can return to base critically damage and without and engine. The plane can soak up 7.7 mm fire well however prolonged fire will eventually cause problems and fire form 12.7 mm guns will do damage. German 20 mm cannons will cause the tail to fall off after several shots to the rear of the aircraft, dependent on ammo type.
+The Boston can take a fair amount of punishment but it won't last in an extended firefight against enemy fighters on its tail. Being fairly manoeuvrable evasive measures should be taken as you can't rely on the defensive armament to keep you safe - it should be used as a deterrent while you turn. It won't outturn a 109 or similar enemy aircraft but it will maintain more speed in them, allowing you to get more distance between their guns and your tail. It should also outperform early German fighters at high altitude (above 3.5km), where the Boston can be used as a bomber hunter.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Fast for its rank and role
+* Very fast cruising and top speed
-* Good bomb load (4 x 500 lb)
+* Decent offensive armament
-* Has offensive armament, and a good one on that (4 x 7.7 mm machine guns)
+* Lots of ammunition
-* Lots of main ammo (2,000 rounds, 500 per gun)
+* Fairly durable
-* Good researcher (premium)
+* Can fly with one engine
 '''Cons:'''
-* Weak tail
+* Defensive armament isn't great
 * Only one payload option
-* Unlike most bombers, gets an airfield spawn
+* Big engines are big targets, they will almost always get damaged in a fight
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 445 || 445 || 296 || ~9 || ~3
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 428 || 406 || 296 || ~8 || ~4
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 |}