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 ;Related development
-* [[DB-7 (Family)]]
+* Douglas [[DB-7 (Family)|DB-7]]
 * Douglas [[A-26 (Family)|A-26]] Invader

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Good maneuverability.
+* Fast and manoeuvrable for its size and role
-* Fast for its rank and role.
+* Decent bomb load (4 x 500 lb)
-* Decent bomb load (4 x 500 lb).
+* Has offensive armaments (4 x 7.5 mm machine guns)
-* Has offensive armaments (4 x 7.5 mm machine guns).
+* Good amount of rounds for the offensive armament (2,000 rounds, 500 per gun)
-* Good amount of rounds for the offensive armament (2,000 rounds, 500 per gun).
+* Can soak up damage from and return to base with an engine out
-* Can soak up damage from and return to base with an engine out.
+* Can go up to 700 km/h or 434 mph IAS in a dive and maintain control
 '''Cons:'''
-* Armament, both offensive and defensive, can become inadequate tougher enemies.
+* Armament, both offensive and defensive, can become inadequate against tougher enemies
-* Prone to fires.
+* Prone to fires
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Fast for its rank and role.
 * Decent bomb load (4 x 500 lb).

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 While a lot of the above is true, it is much more important to stick with friendly forces since one can easily become outnumbered if on his own near the enemy's spawn point.
-In Ground Realistic Battles, most AA will not be able to land a deadly hit if the aircraft is going fast and conserving its energy well. After dropping its payload, the aircraft can be effectively used to kill open-top vehicles. The speed of the aircraft allows it to "flank" the map and fly over the battlefield from a side the enemy didn't expect, which lets it take out SPAA whilst flying in a straight line to shoot. However, due to the ease of spawning in fighter aircraft in GRB, you should always keep an eye out for fighters which will try to take you out whilst you're turning.
+In mixed ground battles, most SPAAs will not be able to land a deadly hit if the aircraft is going fast and conserving its energy well. After dropping its payload, the aircraft can be effectively used to destroy open-topped vehicles. The speed of the aircraft allows it to flank the map and fly over the battlefield from a direction the enemy didn't expect, which lets it take out SPAAs whilst flying in a straight line to shoot. However, due to the ease of spawning a fighter aircraft in Ground RB, you should always keep an eye out for fighters which will try to take you out whilst you're turning.
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 While a lot of the above is true, it is much more important to stick with friendly forces since one can easily become outnumbered if on his own near the enemy's spawn point.
-In Ground Realistic Battles, most AA will not be able to land a deadly hit if the aircraft is going fast and conserving its energy well. After dropping its payload, the aircraft can be effectively used to kill open-top vehicles. The speed of the aircraft allows it to "flank" the map and fly over the battlefield from a side the enemy didn't expect, which lets it take out SPAA whilst flying in a straight line to shoot. However, due to the ease of spawning in fighter aircraft in GRB, one should always keep an eye out for fighters which will try to take you out whilst you're turning.
+In Ground Realistic Battles, most AA will not be able to land a deadly hit if the aircraft is going fast and conserving its energy well. After dropping its payload, the aircraft can be effectively used to kill open-top vehicles. The speed of the aircraft allows it to "flank" the map and fly over the battlefield from a side the enemy didn't expect, which lets it take out SPAA whilst flying in a straight line to shoot. However, due to the ease of spawning in fighter aircraft in GRB, you should always keep an eye out for fighters which will try to take you out whilst you're turning.
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-The DB-7 is a very fast aircraft for its rank, it can outrun most aircraft it faces in level flight. The DB-7 has four 7.5 mm light machine guns in the nose that are fixed and controlled by the pilot. Two additional guns are located in turrets facing the rear, one above and one below the fuselage. The upper turret has better coverage than the lower. Although the defensive armament may seem underwhelming, they are more than capable of dealing with planes of a lower BR. They can still be made to work against higher level planes if AP-T or AP belts are used. As always, one should aim for the pursuer's engine.
+The DB-7 is a very fast aircraft for its rank, as it can outrun most aircraft it faces in level flight. The DB-7 has four 7.5 mm light machine guns in the nose that are fixed and controlled by the pilot. Two additional guns are located in turrets facing the rear, one above and one below the fuselage. The upper turret has better coverage than the lower one. Although the defensive armament may seem underwhelming, they are more than capable of dealing with planes of a lower BR. They can still be made to work against higher BR planes if AP-T or AP belts are used. As always, one should aim for the pursuer's engine.
-The recommended belt for the offensive weaponry is the Tracers belt (IT). For the defensive weaponry, the AP-T belt (IT/AP) is the best choice
+The recommended belt for the offensive weaponry is the Tracers belt (IT). For the defensive weaponry, the AP-T belt (IT/AP) is the best choice.
-The good level speed allows for hit and run tactics, however, some dedicated fighter pilots may choose to hunt you down regardless. In such cases try to run for allied fighters and drag the enemy behind. Alternatively, the superior climb rate in comparison to other bombers allows climbing above one's allies which subsequently act as meat shield i.e. other bombers are easier targets. Although this can turn into a false sense of security. Stay vigilant.
+The good level speed allows for hit and run tactics, however, some dedicated fighter pilots may choose to hunt you down regardless. In such cases try to run for allied fighters and drag the enemy behind. Alternatively, the superior climb rate in comparison to other bombers allows climbing above one's allies which subsequently act as meat shield i.e. other bombers are easier targets. However, this can turn into a false sense of security. Stay vigilant.
-It is best to use the plane as a fast attacker. Keep your altitude and proceed to bomb points. Once your payload is delivered, you can engage enemy fighters which should still be climbing to reach your altitude while being careful not to become outnumbered or dive towards friendly forces in order to gain cover. Few are the planes which will be able to keep up with you if you choose the latter. If you are on a map with lots of vital soft targets, you can always engage those. One has to keep in mind that doing so will leave him exposed to enemy interceptors. If you decide to engage enemy fighters, you will find that the DB-7 is quite manoeuvrable for its size. Always keep an eye on your speed and avoid depleting too much of it in case you need to flee from the battle. The DB-7 can soak up a lot on LMG fire and return to base. The radial engines can also take a lot of punishment before going out. If the rest of its fuselage is not damaged, the aircraft can easily fly on one engine. HMGs and canons will quickly render the plane uncontrollable.
+It is best to use the plane as a fast attacker. Keep your altitude and proceed to bomb points. Once your payload is delivered, you can engage enemy fighters which should still be climbing to reach your altitude while being careful not to become outnumbered or dive towards friendly forces in order to gain cover. Few planes will be able to keep up with you if you choose the latter. If you are on a map with lots of vital soft targets, you can always engage those. One has to keep in mind that doing so will leave one exposed to enemy interceptors. If you decide to engage enemy fighters, you will find that the DB-7 is quite manoeuvrable for its size. Always keep an eye on your speed and avoid depleting too much of it in case you need to flee from the battle. The DB-7 can soak up a lot on LMG fire and return to base. The radial engines can also take a lot of punishment before going out. If the rest of its fuselage is not damaged, the aircraft can easily fly on one engine. HMGs and canons will quickly render the plane uncontrollable.
 While a lot of the above is true, it is much more important to stick with friendly forces since one can easily become outnumbered if on his own near the enemy's spawn point.
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 * [[DB-7 (Family)]]
 * Douglas [[A-26 (Family)|A-26]] Invader

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 * 8 mm steel lower side of the cockpit
 * 9.5mm steel pilots seat
-* 12.7mm steel below, behind and in front of the rear gunner
+* 12.7 mm steel below, behind and in front of the rear gunner
 * No armour glazing
 * Critical components located in the front and wings of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
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 The Douglas DB-7 was an American-built light bomber and attack aircraft used by the French, American, Soviet and British Commonwealth air forces during WWII. The French air force was the first air force to order the DB-7 (designated Boston at the time): as a result, the French DB-7s were the first to see service, fighting German units during the Battle of France. The DB-7 would later serve in the air forces of multiple air forces as an attacker, bomber and night fighter.
-The original design of the DB-7 (Douglas Bomber 7) featured a pair of 450 hp engines, but after the Spanish Civil war proved that such an aircraft would be highly underpowered, the design was cancelled. However, in 1938, the Douglas Aircraft Company recommenced the development of the aircraft, now powered by a pair of 1100 hp Pratt & Whitney twin wasp engines; this aircraft was faster and carried a larger 2000 lb (900 kg) bomb load. The French immediately took interest to the aircraft and observed the development and testing process; even after a testing crash that killed a French observer, the French buying commission was sufficiently impressed to order 100 aircraft for use with the French Air Force.
+The original design of the DB-7 (Douglas Bomber 7) featured a pair of 450 hp engines, but after the Spanish Civil war proved that such an aircraft would be highly underpowered, the design was cancelled. However, in 1938, the Douglas Aircraft Company recommenced the development of the aircraft, now powered by a pair of 1,100 hp Pratt & Whitney twin wasp engines; this aircraft was faster and carried a larger 2,000 lb (900 kg) bomb load. The French immediately took interest to the aircraft and observed the development and testing process; even after a testing crash that killed a French observer, the French buying commission was sufficiently impressed to order 100 aircraft for use with the French Air Force.
 The 100 DB-7 Bostons ordered by the French Air Force were delivered beginning from October 1939. The French were responsible for delivering the aircraft to France; as a result, the aircraft were shipped to Casablanca, where they were re-assembled and handed over to French units. By the start of the Battle of France, France possessed 70 of the 100 ordered aircraft, enough to equip three squadrons.
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+* [[DB-7 (Family)]]
 * Douglas [[A-26 (Family)|A-26]] Invader
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 ''Note: while this aircraft is in the Great Britain aircraft tree, it is actually a French DB-7 with French markings.''
-=== In-game description ===
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 The Douglas DB-7 (DB-7B3) was a twin-engine light bomber/ground-attack aircraft of all metal construction. Jack Northrop started to develop this aircraft as early as 1936, on his own personal initiative. When, in 1937, the United States Army Air Corps command formulated its requirements for a next-generation ground-attack aircraft/bomber, the draft design of the Model 7A multi-purpose aircraft (which would combine the functions of a light bomber, a ground-attack aircraft, and a reconnaissance aircraft) was already complete.
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 The American aircraft were designated DB-7B3 (B3 meaning "three-seat bomber") by the French Air Force. In the summer of 1940, DB-7s participated in combat operations in Southern France, where they suffered serious losses assaulting German tank columns without fighter cover. After the French surrender, these aircraft were used in the service of the Vichy French government who collaborated with Nazi Germany. In November 1942 the same aircraft were used to strike the British-American landing forces in Algeria during Operation Torch.
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 == Description ==
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-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 a reward for the [[wt:en/news/2598--en|2014 War Thunder birthday]] and was later made available as a battle trophy vehicle in the Warbond shop from [[wt:en/news/5432-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|April 2018]] to [[wt:en/news/5668-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|August 2018]] and from the [[Battle Pass: Season I, 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory]] until the end of the [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]].
+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 a reward for the [[wt:en/news/2598--en|2014 War Thunder birthday]] and was available as a battle trophy vehicle in the Warbond shop from [[wt:en/news/5432-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|April 2018]] to [[wt:en/news/5668-news-how-can-you-get-premium-vehicles-warbonds-en|August 2018]] and from the [[Battle Pass: Season I, 75th Anniversary of the Great Victory]] until the end of the [[Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur"]]. It was also a reward of the "10 rare vehicles" event during [[wt:en/news/7945-special-happy-anniversary-war-thunder-en|War Thunder's 10th Anniversary]] in 2022.
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