D4Y2 - Revision history

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U143475368: Removed the note on rockets being fired two at a time, as that isn't the case anymore.

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Removed the note on rockets being fired two at a time, as that isn't the case anymore.

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U17577377: I'll Rewrite History Sections Later

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I'll Rewrite History Sections Later

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}} mod. 12''', designated as the '''Suisei 12 ({{Annotation|彗星一二型|Comet, Model 12}})''', upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 which was easier to maintain and offered an additional 200 hp, but the other issues with the engine which strain production wasn't solved, leaving many Suisei 12s "noseless" right outside the production line, waiting for available engines.
+The '''{{Specs|name}} mod. 12''', designated as the '''Suisei 12 ({{Annotation|彗星一二型|Comet, Model 12}})''', upgrades the engine from the Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 which was easier to maintain and offered an additional 200 hp, but the other issues with the engine which strained production weren't solved, leaving many Suisei 12s "noseless" right outside the production line, waiting for available engines.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The D4Y2 offers an even higher speed than the previous [[D4Y1]] and with its increased output also increases loading capacity, offering mounts on the wings for either two 60 kg bombs or four (fused) rockets, which can be used on both ground or air units, especially against slower, larger bombers which can be targeted with a distance fuse, allowing for narrow misses if correctly ranged and targeted.

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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}} mod. 12''' designated as the '''Suisei 12 ({{Annotation|彗星一二型|Comet, Model 12}})''' upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 which was easier to maintain and offered an additional 200 hp, but the other issues with the engine which strain production wasn't solved, leaving many Suisei 12s "noseless" right outside the production line, waiting for available engines.
+The '''{{Specs|name}} mod. 12''', designated as the '''Suisei 12 ({{Annotation|彗星一二型|Comet, Model 12}})''', upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 which was easier to maintain and offered an additional 200 hp, but the other issues with the engine which strain production wasn't solved, leaving many Suisei 12s "noseless" right outside the production line, waiting for available engines.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The D4Y2 offers an even higher speed than the previous [[D4Y1]] and with its increased output also increases loading capacity, offering mounts on the wings for either two 60 kg bombs or four (fused) rockets, which can be used on both ground or air units, especially against slower, larger bombers which can be targeted with a distance fuse, allowing for narrow misses if correctly ranged and targeted.

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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}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|officially designated]] the "Suisei" (Comet)) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}} mod. 12''' designated as the '''Suisei 12 ({{Annotation|彗星一二型|Comet, Model 12}})''' upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 which was easier to maintain and offered an additional 200 hp, but the other issues with the engine which strain production wasn't solved, leaving many Suisei 12s "noseless" right outside the production line, waiting for available engines.
-The Suisei Model 22 upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 compared to its earlier model, the [[D4Y1]]. Next to its engine changes it comes with the possibility to equip rocket racks, which could load fused munitions to blow heavier bombers out of the sky.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The D4Y2 offers an even higher speed than the previous [[D4Y1]] and with its increased output also increases loading capacity, offering mounts on the wings for either two 60 kg bombs or four (fused) rockets, which can be used on both ground or air units, especially against slower, larger bombers which can be targeted with a distance fuse, allowing for narrow misses if correctly ranged and targeted.
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
 * '''D'''4Y for Carrier-based dive bomber:
 ** Choice between a 250 kg and a 500 kg bomb
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 ** Engine overheats easily, it isn't a traditional Japanese radial engine
 * '''{{PAGENAME}}''' Specific:
-** Has decreased ammo counted compared with the [[D4Y1]]
+** Has a decreased ammo count compared to the [[D4Y1]]
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=d4y2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;[[D4Y (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[D4Y1]] - Base model with a weaker engine (Atsuta 21)
 * [[D4Y3 Ko]] - slightly weaker radial engine (Kinsei 62) and better tail-gun

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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}} [[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|Suisei (Comet)]]''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' ([[Abbreviations#.28IJN.29_Official_name_designation|officially designated]] the "Suisei" (Comet)) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
 The Suisei Model 22 upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 compared to its earlier model, the [[D4Y1]]. Next to its engine changes it comes with the possibility to equip rocket racks, which could load fused munitions to blow heavier bombers out of the sky.

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 == History ==
 {{main|D4Y (Family)#History|l1=D4Y History}}
 [[File:D4Y2dive.png|thumb|The D4Y2 in a dive]]
 Nicknamed the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y2 was feared by both troops on the ground and ships in the sea.
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;Related Development
+;[[D4Y (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[D4Y1]] - Base model with a weaker engine (Atsuta 21)
 * [[D4Y3 Ko]] - slightly weaker radial engine (Kinsei 62) and better tail-gun
 == External links ==

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft 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 vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 [[File:D4Y2dive.png|thumb|The D4Y2 in a dive]]
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[D4Y1]], the first series of the D4Y
+;Related Development
-* [[D4Y3 Ko|D4Y3]], a D4Y1 with a new turret and engine
+{{main|D4Y (Family)}}
-;Aircraft of comparable role and era
+* [[D3A1]] <small>(predecessor)</small>
-* [[SBD-3]] - Early war American dive bomber
+;Similar aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
-* [[SB2C-4]] - Late war American dive bomber
+{{main|:Category:Dive_bombers|l1=Dive Bombers}}
 == External links ==

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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 rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}} Suisei''' (Comet) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
-The D4Y2 is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground-pounding capabilities, as well as fighter-hunting abilities. Since the D4Y2 gets a bomber airspawn, it can outclimb any fighter you want. You can also outspeed and outmanoeuvre pretty much anything, even [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]. However, the D4Y2 carries something special, something that the [[D4Y1]] and [[D4Y3 Ko]] cannot carry, fused rockets. What some might realize about Japanese planes is their inability to bomber hunt. Fused rockets fix this issue, by being a great pick to tackle slow, sturdy, and sluggish bombers. Even if you don't get the rockets exactly on point, the explosion near the bomber could be enough to rip a wing off or damage their controls.
+The Suisei Model 22 upgrades the engine from a Aichi Atsuta 21 to an improved Atsuta 31 compared to its earlier model, the [[D4Y1]]. Next to its engine changes it comes with the possibility to equip rocket racks, which could load fused munitions to blow heavier bombers out of the sky.
 == General info ==
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 == Armaments ==
 {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
-[[File:D4Y2rockets.png|thumb|The D4Y2's fused rocket payload]]
 === Offensive armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
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 * 1 x 500 kg Number Type 2 50 Model 1 GP(SAP) bomb (500 kg total)
 [[File:D4Y2turret.png|thumb|The [[Type 92 (7.7 mm)|Type 92]] turret firing at a fighter]]
 {{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
 <!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->

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 {{About
 | about = Japanese dive bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-| usage = other uses
+| usage = other versions
 | link = D4Y (Family)
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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
-The D4Y2 is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground-pounding capabilities, as well as fighter-hunting abilities. Since the D4Y2 gets a bomber airspawn, it can outclimb any fighter you want. You can also outspeed and outmanoeuvre pretty much anything, even [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]. However, the D4Y2 carries something special, something that the [[D4Y1]] and [[D4Y3 Ko]] cannot carry, '''fused rockets'''. What some might realize about Japanese planes is their inability to bomber hunt. Fused rockets fix this issue, by being a great pick to tackle slow, sturdy, and sluggish bombers. Even if you don't get the rockets exactly on point, the explosion near the bomber could be enough to rip a wing off or damage their controls.
+The D4Y2 is a very strong ground attack aircraft, and thanks to its high speed and agility, it can make a great fighter. This is your typical Japanese dive bomber, which has excellent ground-pounding capabilities, as well as fighter-hunting abilities. Since the D4Y2 gets a bomber airspawn, it can outclimb any fighter you want. You can also outspeed and outmanoeuvre pretty much anything, even [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]]. However, the D4Y2 carries something special, something that the [[D4Y1]] and [[D4Y3 Ko]] cannot carry, fused rockets. What some might realize about Japanese planes is their inability to bomber hunt. Fused rockets fix this issue, by being a great pick to tackle slow, sturdy, and sluggish bombers. Even if you don't get the rockets exactly on point, the explosion near the bomber could be enough to rip a wing off or damage their controls.
-Despite all these advantages, the D4Y2 still has many flaws. It is very fragile, and shouldn't be exposed to .50 calibre Brownings, as they will almost always set you on fire. Even though it has high speed and agility, it bleeds energy so quickly that turnfighting for prolonged periods is not recommended. You also don't have the greatest turret, as the Type 92 is completely unreliable to down air targets, so it should be used to scare away fighters rather than destroy them. Always try outmanoeuvring fighters before you dive away from them.
+Despite all these advantages, the D4Y2 still has many flaws. It is very fragile, and shouldn't be exposed to .50 cal Brownings, as they will almost always set you on fire. Even though it has high speed and agility, it bleeds energy so quickly that turnfighting for prolonged periods is not recommended. You also don't have the greatest turret, as the Type 92 is completely unreliable to down air targets, so it should be used to scare away fighters rather than destroy them. Always try outmanoeuvring fighters before you dive away from them.
 == General info ==
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 The D4Y2 is a pilot's play, meaning that you can choose whatever role you wish in a D4Y2, since it has bombs, rockets, and a bomber airspawn.
-'''Interceptor''': The D4Y2 can carry fused rockets, meaning they'll explode after a certain distance. Usually Japanese planes are horrible interceptors, they are slow, easily set on fire by turrets, and have poor armament. However, the D4Y2 can carry rockets, turning the tables in the D4Y2's favour. Set a fuse on your rockets to whatever you please, as long as it is between 400 and 800 meters. Use impact fuse however, when ground pounding. To intercept a bomber, don't rely on your machine guns. Don't tail the bomber either. Instead, dive on it, or engage in a head-on if they don't have forward guns. Fire your rockets when you are exactly the distance away from the bomber as your fuse distance is. Remember to lead, as the rockets tend to curve and don't travel as fast as the MGs.
+'''Interceptor''' - The D4Y2 can carry fused rockets, meaning they'll explode after a certain distance. Usually Japanese planes are horrible interceptors, they are slow, easily set on fire by turrets, and have poor armament. However, the D4Y2 can carry rockets, turning the tables in the D4Y2's favour. Set a fuse on your rockets to whatever you please, as long as it is between 400 and 800 m. Use impact fuse however, when ground pounding. To intercept a bomber, don't rely on your machine guns. Don't tail the bomber either. Instead, dive on it, or engage in a head-on if they don't have forward guns. Fire your rockets when you are exactly the distance away from the bomber as your fuse distance is. Remember to lead, as the rockets tend to curve and don't travel as fast as the MGs.
-'''Fighter''': The D4Y2 is a great fighter, but has two flaws, armament and energy retention. Speed is your armour, as well as altitude, because you cannot retain any energy in a boom and zoom attack. It isn't a good idea to boom and zoom either, unless the enemy aircraft is a bomber, or a damaged fighter, or any other slow target. Your fights will mostly occur near the ground, where the D4Y2 has good acceleration. You can turn with anything you wish. However, there is one danger with fighting near the ground. If you lose all of your energy when turnfighting (it '''will''' happen sometimes), you become the perfect target for a boom and zoom attack. Since you can't dive away from boom and zoomers on the ground, the D4Y2 is a sitting duck. The turret won't do anything either, but trying to dodge the incoming threat is still a good option, as long as you keep your speed up.
+'''Fighter''' - The D4Y2 is a great fighter, but has two flaws, armament and energy retention. Speed is your armour, as well as altitude, because you cannot retain any energy in a boom and zoom attack. It isn't a good idea to boom and zoom either, unless the enemy aircraft is a bomber, or a damaged fighter, or any other slow target. Your fights will mostly occur near the ground, where the D4Y2 has good acceleration. You can turn with anything you wish. However, there is one danger with fighting near the ground. If you lose all of your energy when turnfighting (it will happen sometimes), you become the perfect target for a boom and zoom attack. Since you can't dive away from boom and zoomers on the ground, the D4Y2 is a sitting duck. The turret won't do anything either, but trying to dodge the incoming threat is still a good option, as long as you keep your speed up.
-'''Attacker''': Since the D4Y2 can carry bombs and rockets, we must discuss the attacker role of this aircraft. On new maps like Honolulu, as well as old maps like Iwo Jima, rockets will be a good pick. Rockets easily destroy cargo ships, especially ones on the move. Take the bombs on maps with light pillboxes. Use your armament only for AAA, howitzers, artillery, and lightly armoured trucks. Once all ammunition is spent, or if enemy fighters are sighted, return to the base.
+'''Attacker''' - Since the D4Y2 can carry bombs and rockets, we must discuss the attacker role of this aircraft. On new maps like Honolulu, as well as old maps like Iwo Jima, rockets will be a good pick. Rockets easily destroy cargo ships, especially ones on the move. Take the bombs on maps with light pillboxes. Use your armament only for AAA, howitzers, artillery, and lightly armoured trucks. Once all ammunition is spent, or if enemy fighters are sighted, return to the base.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * '''D'''4Y for Carrier-based dive bomber:
-** Choice between a 250kg & 500kg bomb
+** Choice between a 250 kg and a 500 kg bomb
 ** Bomber airspawn, outclimbs anything and can intercept
 ** Airbrakes
 * Common Navy plane construction:
-** Nose mounted armament
+** Nose-mounted armament
 ** Small radiator drag
 ** Excellent manoeuvrability, can outrun early Corsairs, Wildcats, and Spitfires
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 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft 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 vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-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>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 [[File:D4Y2dive.png|thumb|The D4Y2 in a dive]]
-Nicknamed the the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y2 was feared by both troops on the ground and ships in the sea.
+Nicknamed the "Judy" by allied pilots, the D4Y2 was feared by both troops on the ground and ships in the sea.
 The D4Y2 was a carrier based dive bomber. It sported a 1,400 hp "Aichi AE1P Atsuta 32" engine. The D4Y2 would see 7 variants, and was the most widely used version of the D4Y series.
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 == Media ==
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