D.T. No.2 (50 kg) - Revision history

U38088265: /* General info */

2023-06-18T11:44:17Z

‎General info

U134256117: /* Description */ Typo

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‎Description: Typo

U44629479: Edits

2023-02-18T09:49:25Z

Edits

U134256117: Added description, data table, described usage in battles, pros and cons

2023-02-17T23:44:10Z

Added description, data table, described usage in battles, pros and cons

U32967359: /* Media */

2022-06-05T22:18:20Z

‎Media

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‎Description

U32967359: /* General info */ Added bomb side view in General Info.

2022-06-05T22:12:11Z

‎General info: Added bomb side view in General Info.

U32967359: /* External links */ added link to a blog about French bombs

2022-06-05T21:58:32Z

‎External links: added link to a blog about French bombs

U32967359: /* Description */ Added 'Comparison with analogues'

2022-06-05T21:57:05Z

‎Description: Added 'Comparison with analogues'

U32967359: moved data table to 'description'.

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moved data table to 'description'.

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 | '''Explosive mass''' || 19 kg
 |-
-| '''Explosive type''' || TNT
+| '''Explosive type''' || DD
 |-
-| '''Maximum armour penetration''' || 64 mm
+| '''TNT equivalent''' || 17.86 kg
 |-
 | '''Armour destruction radius''' || 2 m
 |-
-| '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 62 m
+| '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 60 m
 |-
 |}
 === Effective damage ===
-''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc.)''
+''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilize this bomb in game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this bomb in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
 The D.T. N°2 is a small bomb with relatively small explosive mass, so it's not advised to drop just one at a time. However, its small size means a lot will be able to be carried into battle, allowing to perform carpet bombing, launching multiple bombs over an area to maximise the damage.
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 * Almost useless if used individually
 * Less effective against heavy pillboxes and armoured vehicles
 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
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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 article about the variant of the weapon;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
-The '''50 kg D.T. No.2''' is a French bombe made in forged steel. The tail consists of four vanes fastened to the tail cone, strengthened between the vanes by sheet metal struts. It's mainly yellow, with markings painted on the body, about the type of filling, year of filling, source and "F de culot" (for "Fusée de culot", meaning "Tail fuse")
+The '''50 kg D.T. No.2''' is a French bomb made in forged steel. The tail consists of four vanes fastened to the tail cone, strengthened between the vanes by sheet metal struts. It's mainly yellow, with markings painted on the body, about the type of filling, year of filling, source and "F de culot" (for "Fusée de culot", meaning "Tail fuse")
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Can be carried in large quantities
 * Effective in CAS as it often meets reserve vehicles
 '''Cons:'''
 * Almost useless if used individually
 * Less effective against heavy pillboxes and armoured vehicles
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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 article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+<!-- ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.'' -->
-{| class="wikitable" {| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0px;"
+=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
-!colspan = "4"|Data for {{PAGENAME}} bomb
+<!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
 |-
+| '''Mass''' || 55.7 kg
 |-
-| Overall Length
+| '''Explosive mass''' || 19 kg
 |-
-| Body Diameter
+| '''Explosive type''' || TNT
 |-
-| Filling Weight
+| '''Maximum armour penetration''' || 64 mm
 |-
-| Total Weight
+| '''Armour destruction radius''' || 2 m
 |-
-! colspan = "3"|
+| '''Fragment dispersion radius''' || 62 m
 |-
 |}
 === Effective damage ===
-''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''
+''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of bomb (high explosive, splash damage, etc.)''
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''
+''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe situations when you would utilize this bomb in game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilize this bomb in game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-The D.T. N°2 is a small bomb with relatively small explosive mass, so it's not advised to drop just one at a time. However, it's small size means a lot will be able to be carried into battle, allowing to do "carpet bombing", launching multiple over an area to maximise the damage.
+The D.T. N°2 is a small bomb with relatively small explosive mass, so it's not advised to drop just one at a time. However, its small size means a lot will be able to be carried into battle, allowing to perform carpet bombing, launching multiple bombs over an area to maximise the damage.
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
-* Can be used in large quantities
+* Can be carried in large quantities
 * Effective in CAS as it often meets reserve vehicles
 '''Cons:'''
-* Almost useless if used invidualy
+* Almost useless if used individually
-* Less effective against heavy pillboxes and armored vehicles
+* Less effective against heavy pillboxes and armoured vehicles
 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
 == Media ==
-[[File:M167-A3 bomb bay.png|thumb|Bottom view of a [[Martin 167-A3]] bomb bay with 16x '''50kg D.T. No.2''' bombs in it.]]
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
 == 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 article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{Bombs}}
 [[Category:Suspended armaments]]

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 == Description ==
 ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|maryland_mk1_france}}
+* {{Specs-Link|maryland_mk1_france}} (in a x8 or x16 loadout)
 == General info ==
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 == Usage in battles ==
 ''Describe situations when you would utilize this bomb in game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
 === Pros and cons ===
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 '''Pros:'''
+* Can be used in large quantities
+* Effective in CAS as it often meets reserve vehicles
 '''Cons:'''
+* Almost useless if used invidualy
+* Less effective against heavy pillboxes and armored vehicles
 == History ==
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 * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{Bombs}}
 [[Category:Suspended armaments]]

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 == Description ==
 ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
-{| class="wikitable"
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
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 == General info ==
 ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-{| class="wikitable"
+''Give a comparative description of bombs that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Use is the same as the [[G.A.M.Mn 50 (50 kg)|G.A.M.Mn 50]] bomb.''
+''Describe situations when you would utilize this bomb in game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
 === Pros and cons ===
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 == History ==
-Used at the start of World War II by the French Armée de l'Air, and during the Algerian War by many French planes including T-6Gs, P/F-47Ds and SIPAs.
+''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of this weapon. If the historical reference turns out to be too big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article.''
 == Media ==
 ''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
-* ''other literature.'' http://avions-de-la-guerre-d-algerie.over-blog.com/article-le-bombardement-les-bombes-41640286.html
+* ''other literature.''
 {{Bombs}}
 [[Category:Suspended armaments]]

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 ''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
 {| class="wikitable"
-! colspan="3" |'''''Data for D.T. No.2 (50 kg) bomb'''''
+! colspan="3" |'''Data for D.T. No.2 (50 kg) bomb'''
 |-
+!
-!'''''Metric'''''
+!'''Metric'''
-!'''''Imperial'''''
+!'''Imperial'''
 |-
-|''Overall Length''
+|Overall Length
-|''124.1 cm''
+|124.1 cm
-|''48.9 in''
+|48.9 in
 |-
-|''Body Diameter''
+|Body Diameter
-|''19.5 cm''
+|19.5 cm
-|''7.7 in''
+|7.7 in
 |-
-|''Filling Weight''
+|Filling Weight
-|''19.0 kg''
+|19.0 kg
-|''41.9 lb''
+|41.9 lb
 |-
-|''Total Weight''
+|Total Weight
-|''55.0 kg''
+|55.0 kg
-|''121.3''
+|121.3
 |-
+!
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+!
 |-
-|''Explosive Filling''
+|Explosive Filling
-| colspan="2" |''TNT''
+| colspan="2" |TNT
 |-
-|''Bomb Type''
+|Bomb Type
-| colspan="2" |''High Explosive''
+| colspan="2" |High Explosive
 |}
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

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	== General info ==		== General info ==
		+	[[File:DT No2 Explanation.png\|thumb\|A side view of a '''D.T. No.2 (50kg)''' bomb with identification of parts.]]
	''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''		''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the bomb.''