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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-While this heavy fighter has poor maneuverability, there are still several ways that it can succeed. Here are some of them:
+This heavy fighter has only limited capabilities, due to low manoeuvrability. Here are some of them:
-;'''Head-on fighting'''
+;Head-on fighting
-Due to the heavy armament located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37mm cannons should be avoided(like some Yak and Ju models). If the enemy does not engage in the head on, or does not die from the first pass, do not chase, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor maneuverability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dog fighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head on is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another kill. It is recommended to have squad mate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
+Since the heavy armament is located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head-on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head-on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37 mm cannons should be avoided (like some Yaks and Ju 87 models). If the enemy does not engage in a head-on, or is not shot down at the first pass, do not chase after, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor manoeuvrability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dogfighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head-on attack is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2 km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another prey. It is recommended to have a squadmate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Do 217 showing fuselage and wing structure.]]
-;'''Ground attack'''
+;Ground attack
-There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. The problem with using bombs, especially in air AB, is that it slows down an already lumbering plane to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly armored targets, as the 4 sets of 20mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to go too low to the ground due to the Do 217's poor ability to change direction quickly.
+There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. Using bombs slows down an already lumbering plane, even more so in air AB, to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly-armoured targets, as the 4 sets of 20 mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to fly too close to the ground as the Do 217 has little ability to change direction quickly.
-In air RB, carrying bombs can sometimes be worth the extra weight, as after a fight goes poorly, the Do 217 can attempt to make it to enemy bomb targets using its good survivability to sometimes get a little bit more value before getting fully shot down.
+In air RB, carrying bombs can sometimes be worth the extra weight, as a last resort if a fight goes poorly, the Do 217 can attempt to make it to enemy bomb targets using its good survivability to sometimes get a little bit more value before getting fully shot down.
 The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Therefore, ground pounding should not be the primary objective for the Do 217.
-;'''Bomber interception'''
+;Bomber interception
 After seeing the armament this plane carries, you might think that hunting bombers will be an easy task. To a certain degree, yes. The main flaw in this tactic that bombers are usually flying at altitudes you can't reach and your climb rate is also poor. Instead, try to engage the bombers flying at low to medium altitude, usually performing dive runs. They are easy prey, but if they are escorted by fighters, try to take those out first in head-on attacks or have fighters assist you.
-In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4 x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of maneuverability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
+In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4 x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of manoeuvrability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
 When taking off, you can't use flaps at all while you accelerate on the runway. This is quite a heavy plane, so you need to gather more speed before lifting off (flaps do generate lift but also decrease speed), and you will use more of the runway than other planes. Do not forget to counter the shift to the left by kicking the rudder to the right. Deploy takeoff flaps when you are above 200 km/h, and pull the stick back. This process can be harsher if there are obstacles at the end of the runway (e.g. trees, houses). Upon being airborne, immediately retract gear and take-off flaps when you are beyond 240 km/h.
-Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform Boom and Zoom tactics on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much maneuvers when intercepting, thus you cannot utilize tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they maneuver to avoid the main guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB 2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading maneuver, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
+Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB 2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
-If you have to defeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still maneuver better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't maneuver well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.
+If you have to defeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still manoeuvre better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't manoeuvre well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img2.jpg|thumbnail|left|Front view: Nose armament and engines]]

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 ;'''Ground attack'''
 There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. The problem with using bombs, especially in air AB, is that it slows down an already lumbering plane to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly armored targets, as the 4 sets of 20mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to go too low to the ground due to the Do 217's poor ability to change direction quickly.
-;In air RB, carrying bombs can sometimes be worth the extra weight, as after a fight goes poorly, the Do 217 can attempt to make it to enemy bomb targets using its good survivability to sometimes get a little bit more value before getting fully shot down.
 The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Therefore, ground pounding should not be the primary objective for the Do 217.

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 ;'''Head-on fighting'''
-;Due to the heavy armament located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37mm cannons should be avoided(like some Yak and Ju models). If the enemy does not engage in the head on, or does not die from the first pass, do not chase, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor maneuverability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dog fighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head on is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another kill. It is recommended to have squad mate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
+Due to the heavy armament located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37mm cannons should be avoided(like some Yak and Ju models). If the enemy does not engage in the head on, or does not die from the first pass, do not chase, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor maneuverability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dog fighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head on is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another kill. It is recommended to have squad mate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Do 217 showing fuselage and wing structure.]]
 ;'''Ground attack'''
-;There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. The problem with using bombs, especially in air AB, is that it slows down an already lumbering plane to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly armored targets, as the 4 sets of 20mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to go too low to the ground due to the Do 217's poor ability to change direction quickly.
+There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. The problem with using bombs, especially in air AB, is that it slows down an already lumbering plane to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly armored targets, as the 4 sets of 20mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to go too low to the ground due to the Do 217's poor ability to change direction quickly.
 ;In air RB, carrying bombs can sometimes be worth the extra weight, as after a fight goes poorly, the Do 217 can attempt to make it to enemy bomb targets using its good survivability to sometimes get a little bit more value before getting fully shot down.

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 While this heavy fighter has poor maneuverability, there are still several ways that it can succeed. Here are some of them:
-;Head-on fighting
+;'''Head-on fighting'''
 ;Due to the heavy armament located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37mm cannons should be avoided(like some Yak and Ju models). If the enemy does not engage in the head on, or does not die from the first pass, do not chase, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor maneuverability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dog fighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head on is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another kill. It is recommended to have squad mate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Do 217 showing fuselage and wing structure.]]
-;Ground attack
+;'''Ground attack'''
 ;There are 2 ways to do ground attacks, with bombs and without. The problem with using bombs, especially in air AB, is that it slows down an already lumbering plane to the point that it is not worth the small amount of extra damage that one is capable of inflicting, especially as the Do 217 lacks a high altitude bombers sight. Instead, the cannons should be used to gun down lightly armored targets, as the 4 sets of 20mm rounds will rip through them better than many other planes at this BR. Be careful not to go too low to the ground due to the Do 217's poor ability to change direction quickly.
 ;In air RB, carrying bombs can sometimes be worth the extra weight, as after a fight goes poorly, the Do 217 can attempt to make it to enemy bomb targets using its good survivability to sometimes get a little bit more value before getting fully shot down.
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 The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Therefore, ground pounding should not be the primary objective for the Do 217.
-;Bomber interception
+;'''Bomber interception'''
 After seeing the armament this plane carries, you might think that hunting bombers will be an easy task. To a certain degree, yes. The main flaw in this tactic that bombers are usually flying at altitudes you can't reach and your climb rate is also poor. Instead, try to engage the bombers flying at low to medium altitude, usually performing dive runs. They are easy prey, but if they are escorted by fighters, try to take those out first in head-on attacks or have fighters assist you.

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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-This heavy fighter has only limited capabilities, due to low manoeuvrability. Here are some of them:
+While this heavy fighter has poor maneuverability, there are still several ways that it can succeed. Here are some of them:
 ;Head-on fighting
+;Due to the heavy armament located at the front of the Do 217, it excels at head on fighting. This is best done by targeting a lone fighter and attempting to bait it into a head on as the Do 217 has decent frontal defences and excellent firepower, although fighters with front mounted 37mm cannons should be avoided(like some Yak and Ju models). If the enemy does not engage in the head on, or does not die from the first pass, do not chase, and instead try to build up speed and escape as they turn around to engage you from the rear. The poor maneuverability of the Do 217 makes it extremely difficult to win in dog fighting scenarios, although it is not impossible. If the head on is successful, or if the target is left with critical damage, pick another target ~1-2km away at a similar altitude to repeat the process, as speed conservation is important. It is better to disengage and return in a minute or two than to bleed speed chasing down another kill. It is recommended to have squad mate or wingman to assist in picking off enemies who attempt to flank while the Do 217 focuses on frontal conflicts.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Do 217 showing fuselage and wing structure.]]
 ;Ground attack
-There are 2 kinds: with bombs or without. The problem is that bombs will make you even less manoeuvrable and you cannot dive bomb, so unless you are really confident, don't use them.. Use your guns on soft targets and you will score success. But don't go too low, or you will crash as your manoeuvrability is poor.
+The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Therefore, ground pounding should not be the primary objective for the Do 217.
 ;Bomber interception
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 After seeing the armament this plane carries, you might think that hunting bombers will be an easy task. To a certain degree, yes. The main flaw in this tactic that bombers are usually flying at altitudes you can't reach and your climb rate is also poor. Instead, try to engage the bombers flying at low to medium altitude, usually performing dive runs. They are easy prey, but if they are escorted by fighters, try to take those out first in head-on attacks or have fighters assist you.
-In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4 x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of manoeuvrability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
+In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4 x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of maneuverability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
 When taking off, you can't use flaps at all while you accelerate on the runway. This is quite a heavy plane, so you need to gather more speed before lifting off (flaps do generate lift but also decrease speed), and you will use more of the runway than other planes. Do not forget to counter the shift to the left by kicking the rudder to the right. Deploy takeoff flaps when you are above 200 km/h, and pull the stick back. This process can be harsher if there are obstacles at the end of the runway (e.g. trees, houses). Upon being airborne, immediately retract gear and take-off flaps when you are beyond 240 km/h.
-Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB 2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
+Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform Boom and Zoom tactics on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much maneuvers when intercepting, thus you cannot utilize tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they maneuver to avoid the main guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB 2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading maneuver, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
-If you have to deafeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still manoeuvre better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't manoeuvre well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.
+If you have to defeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still maneuver better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't maneuver well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img2.jpg|thumbnail|left|Front view: Nose armament and engines]]

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 ;Head-on fighting
-This tactic is good for one reason: you have an arsenal of guns in the nose. Find a lone fighter and engage it head-on. If he tries to engage you, go ahead (unless he has hub mounted 37 mm cannon like some Yak versions, in that case don't engage). But keep in mind that you will need to wreck the enemy aircraft so you don't damage your aircraft. If the head-on fails, don't let the enemy plane chase you. Due to the very low mobility, that would be the worst. Try to build up speed as fast as possible to escape, in case of emergency you should shoot at him with your snipers, unfortunately you do not do too much damage with the 7. 92mm, so it is important to avoid such situations. Once the head-on is complete, aim for the next enemy. Only turn towards the airfield again when all bombers/high fighters pass you, or are destroyed. This tactic is risky, but if you have a wingman fighter or two, it shouldn't be a problem.
+This tactic is good for one reason: you have an arsenal of guns in the nose. Find a lone fighter and engage it head-on. If he tries to engage you, go ahead (unless he has hub mounted 37 mm cannon like some Yak versions, in that case don't engage). But keep in mind that you will need to wreck the enemy aircraft so you don't damage your aircraft. If the head-on fails, don't let the enemy plane chase you. Due to the very low mobility, that would be the worst. Try to build up speed as fast as possible to escape, in case of emergency you should shoot at him with your defensive gunners, unfortunately you do not do too much damage with the 7.92 mm, so it is important to avoid such situations. Once the head-on is complete, aim for the next enemy. Only turn towards the airfield again when all bombers/high fighters pass you, or are destroyed. This tactic is risky, but if you have a wingman fighter or two, it shouldn't be a problem.
 [[File:FighterImage_Do217j1img1.jpg|thumbnail|right|Do 217 showing fuselage and wing structure.]]
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 ;Ground attack
-There are 2 kinds: with bombs or without. The problem is that bombs will make you even less manoeuvrable and you cannot dive bomb, so unless you are really confident, don't use them. However, the tactic with the bombs is recommended, since you can drop the bombs during an air battle to become lighter or simply to climb better. After a successful run or if the plane is badly damaged, you can then reload the bombs at the airfield and now focus on ground targets. Use your guns on soft targets and you will score success. But don't go too low, or you will crash as your manoeuvrability is poor.
+There are 2 kinds: with bombs or without. The problem is that bombs will make you even less manoeuvrable and you cannot dive bomb, so unless you are really confident, don't use them.. Use your guns on soft targets and you will score success. But don't go too low, or you will crash as your manoeuvrability is poor.
 The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Ground pounding therefore should not be the primary mission for the Do 217.
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 When taking off, you can't use flaps at all while you accelerate on the runway. This is quite a heavy plane, so you need to gather more speed before lifting off (flaps do generate lift but also decrease speed), and you will use more of the runway than other planes. Do not forget to counter the shift to the left by kicking the rudder to the right. Deploy takeoff flaps when you are above 200 km/h, and pull the stick back. This process can be harsher if there are obstacles at the end of the runway (e.g. trees, houses). Upon being airborne, immediately retract gear and take-off flaps when you are beyond 240 km/h.
-Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
+Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB 2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
 If you have to deafeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still manoeuvre better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't manoeuvre well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.

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 Dornier Do 217 J-1 twin-engine night fighter
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 In addition to the Luftwaffe, Do 217 J-1s were also operated in Italy. A total of 12 Do 217 J-1 night fighters were received by the Regia Aeronautica in early 1943 to enter service with 235a Squadriglia, 60° Gruppo. The crews of these Italian night fighters never achieved any noteworthy successes. They chalked up only one air victory when they brought down a British Lancaster bomber on the night of July 16, 1943.
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-New 20 mm belts are a good start for this machine. The extra punch of the air-belts is useful. Otherwise, there is not a lot worthwhile to go for weapons wise. Long burst are not needed, turrets are not a game changer and the 7.92 mm's aren't the meat of this plane. However for unlocks in tier I/II ''Offensive 7 mm'' and ''Turret 13 mm'' outclass the alternatives (except Compressor!)
+New 20 mm belts are a good start for this machine. The extra punch of the air-belts is useful. Otherwise, there is not a lot worthwhile to go for weapons wise. Long burst are not needed, turrets are not a game changer and the 7.92 mm's aren't the meat of this plane. However for unlocks in tier I/II Offensive 7 mm and Turret 13 mm outclass the alternatives (except Compressor). Compressor, Engine, Wings repair and Engine injection are the desirable first performance upgrades.
 == Armaments ==
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 There are 2 kinds: with bombs or without. The problem is that bombs will make you even less manoeuvrable and you cannot dive bomb, so unless you are really confident, don't use them. Use your guns on soft targets and you will score success. But don't go too low, or you will crash as your manoeuvrability is poor.
-The 8x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Ground pounding therefore should not be the primary mission for the Do 217.
+The 8 x 50 kg bombs are of little use even in simulator battles. They contain little explosive, resulting in a very small blast radius. The Do 217 J also happens to have no bomb sight, which makes dropping those small bombs accurately very challenging with the cockpit view. Ground pounding therefore should not be the primary mission for the Do 217.
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 After seeing the armament this plane carries, you might think that hunting bombers will be an easy task. To a certain degree, yes. The main flaw in this tactic that bombers are usually flying at altitudes you can't reach and your climb rate is also poor. Instead, try to engage the bombers flying at low to medium altitude, usually performing dive runs. They are easy prey, but if they are escorted by fighters, try to take those out first in head-on attacks or have fighters assist you.
-In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of manoeuvrability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
+In Simulator, the Do 217 J is a good tool for the bomber-hunting playstyle. Its large size allows it to carry a heavy-punching armaments of 4 x 20 mm MG FF/M cannons plus 4 x 7.92 mm MG17 machine guns in the nose, with each holding plenty of ammunition. This firepower at its BR is something that cannot be ignored by any bomber. However, the high weight of the Do 217 means that it has very slow acceleration and climb rate, which can make it hard to catch up to a target sometimes. Its lack of manoeuvrability also strictly limits its targets to similarly heavy aircraft. Finally, it has extremely restricted field of view due to the thick canopy frames and no glass towards the back at all. You even may need to use the gunner view like a bomber just to be aware of your surroundings.
-When taking off, you can't use flaps at all while you accelerate on the runway. This is quite a heavy plane, so you need to gather more speed before lifting off (flaps do generate lift but also decrease speed), and you will use more of the runway than other planes. Do not forget to counter the shift to the left by kicking the rudder to the right. Deploy takeoff flaps when you are above 200 km/h, and pull the stick back. This process can be harsher if there are obstacles at the end of the runway (eg. trees, houses). Upon being airborne, immediately retract gear and take-off flaps when you are beyond 240 km/h.
+When taking off, you can't use flaps at all while you accelerate on the runway. This is quite a heavy plane, so you need to gather more speed before lifting off (flaps do generate lift but also decrease speed), and you will use more of the runway than other planes. Do not forget to counter the shift to the left by kicking the rudder to the right. Deploy takeoff flaps when you are above 200 km/h, and pull the stick back. This process can be harsher if there are obstacles at the end of the runway (e.g. trees, houses). Upon being airborne, immediately retract gear and take-off flaps when you are beyond 240 km/h.
-Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (eg. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. As aforementioned, the Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticule completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (eg. SB2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
+Getting to a target's altitude takes time and patience given the low climb rate or the Do 217. Ambush around friendly ground targets (e.g. tank columns, artillery positions, convoy routes, etc) or bases (especially half-bombed ones) so there is a better chance of catching enemy bombers or ground-pounders. The Do 217 cannot really perform BnZ on a bomber since it is hard to quickly climb higher than them after spotting them, therefore you will usually engage the target aircraft at a similar altitude. Track the target aircraft with lead pursuit to close in faster. The Do 217 J's sluggish flight performance does not allow much manoeuvres when intercepting, thus you cannot utilise tactics such as deflection shooting as the turns bleed too much speed. It is best to just sit behind a bomber and carefully shoot at it, although this is not beneficial for the player to develop and practice the said tactics for later aircraft. Bombers at similar BR have weak defensive armaments which do little damage to the rugged Do 217 J. Open fire once the target's wingtips are about to fill up the aiming reticle completely. The big ammo pool for the cannons (200 rpg) allows some spray-and-pray, but it is still better to fire with 1-3 second bursts. The 4 x 20 mm cannons are very efficient at tearing off flaps, cracking open cooling systems and damaging engines, and common bombers around this tier will not survive long. The Do 217 J's turn rate allows it to keep up with most bombers should they manoeuvre to avoid the Dornier's guns, however against certain bombers (e.g. SB2M) the Do 217 will get out-turned. These bombers, however, will also bleed speed and energy in a tight evading manoeuvre, allowing you to catch up. If they are out of your view, switch to gunner view to locate them.
 If you have to deafeat a Do 217 J with a good fighter, engage it from the side. That will make him turn, in which case he will slow down, making him easy to destroy. If he tries to escape upwards, follow him. He can't climb very well. If he tries to dive, follow him also. You can achieve higher speeds and still manoeuvre better. Here is the important advice: if the Do 217 tries to engage you head-on, fly straight at him, but at 900 m before him, break into a turn of about 45 degrees left or right. He will try to turn, but he can't manoeuvre well. Then follow him and engage him from behind.
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 The defensive armament included two 13 mm Rheinmetall-Borsig MG 131 machine guns. One of them was installed in an upper DL 131/1A electric turret (500 rounds of ammo), and the second one was located in a lower WL 131/1 turret (1,000 rounds of ammo).
-Production Do 217 J-1s had no radar and were equipped only with Spanner-Anlage infra-red detection systems. There was an extra 1,160-litre fuel tank in the forward bomb bay, and the rear bay could hold eight 50 kg aerial bombs in suspension, if the aircraft was to be used as a "night hunter" to strike enemy airfields.
+Production Do 217 J-1s had no radar and were equipped only with Spanner-Anlage infrared detection systems. There was an extra 1,160-litre fuel tank in the forward bomb bay, and the rear bay could hold eight 50 kg aerial bombs in suspension, if the aircraft was to be used as a "night hunter" to strike enemy airfields.
 The Do 217 J-1 was the heaviest night fighter in the Luftwaffe's arsenal. In this capacity, the aircraft had only modest speed (even lower than the Do 217E that it had been based on) and manoeuvrability. Its high landing speed ruled out multiple airfields as options for the plane's base. A combined total of 130 Do 217 J-1 variant aircraft were built. Some of them were subsequently converted to the Do 217 J-2 when a radar station was installed.