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U38088265: /* Description */

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‎Description

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U34320152: /* Pros and cons */

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‎Pros and cons

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 * Has four 20 mm cannons with good accuracy and ammo count
 * Decent bombload, allowing to perform in CAS roles
-* Can turn better than some other jets while it has energy
+* Can turn better than most other jets while it has energy
 * Can make it back to base on only one engine (you should be able to maintain ~400 km/h in level flight)
 * Engines mounted close to the centre line of aircraft means loss of an engine has less impact on controllability
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Fairly large in size, can be easily targeted
 * Any positive G manouver will costs a significant amount of energy
 * Easily compress at high speeds, can be very dangerous while diving or in low altitude engagements
 * Poor climb rate makes it impractical to engage bombers

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 * Is equipped with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection radar and [[AN/APG-26]] target tracking radar, with the best target detection range in the game
 * Has four 20 mm cannons with good accuracy and ammo count
 * Decent bombload, allowing to perform in CAS roles
 * Can turn better than some other jets while it has energy
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Fairly large in size, can be easily targeted
 * Any positive G manouver will costs a significant amount of energy

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 * Is equipped with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection radar and [[AN/APG-26]] target tracking radar, with the best target detection range in the game
 * Has four 20 mm cannons with good accuracy and ammo count
 * Decent bombload, allowing to perform in CAS roles
 * Can turn better than some other jets while it has energy
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Fairly large in size, can be easily targeted
 * Any positive G manouver will costs a significant amount of energy

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 * Fairly large in size, can be easily targeted
 * Any positive G manouver will costs a significant amount of energy
-* Not very maneuverable at low speeds
+* Not very manoeuvrable at low speeds
 * Easily compress at high speeds, can be very dangerous while diving or in low altitude engagements
 * Poor climb rate makes it impractical to engage bombers

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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-During 1945, the Navy was discussing the idea of a jet-powered aircraft that could operate from carriers. In addition, it was required to have radar and fly in night conditions. Out of 4 companies, Douglas’ proposal would ultimately earn the Navy’s full attention and they were awarded contracts to build 3 prototypes. Soon after, the name Skyknight was chosen for the project. In 1948, XF3D-1 was ready for its first flight. It was to be powered by 2 J34-WE-22 engines and a preliminary radar as the APQ-65 was unavailable at the moment. Two XF3D-1’s were built with the SCR-720 radar until the third prototype which received the planned APQ-65. After test flights showed the Skyknight to be a capable aircraft, 28 F3D-1s were ordered for both the USMC and USN. The production F3D-1 received a few changes such as better engines (J-34-WE-34) and gained around 5000 lbs (2,267 kg) in weight.
+During 1945, the Navy was discussing the idea of a jet-powered aircraft that could operate from carriers. In addition, it was required to have radar and fly in night conditions. Out of 4 companies, Douglas' proposal would ultimately earn the Navy's full attention and they were awarded contracts to build 3 prototypes. Soon after, the name Skyknight was chosen for the project. In 1948, the XF3D-1 was ready for its first flight. It was to be powered by two J34-WE-22 engines and a preliminary radar as the APQ-65 was unavailable at the time. Two XF3D-1's were built with the SCR-720 radar until the third prototype which received the planned APQ-65. After test flights showed the Skyknight to be a capable aircraft, 28 F3D-1s were ordered for both the USMC and USN. The production F3D-1 received a few changes such as better engines (J-34-WE-34) and gained around 5,000 lbs (2,267 kg) in weight.
 == General info ==

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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}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].
 == General info ==

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 * Good cannons
 * Has a tail wheel so you cannot strike tail on takeoff or landing
-* Can make it back to base on only one engine (you should be able to maintain ~400 kph in level flight)
+* Can make it back to base on only one engine (you should be able to maintain ~400 km/h in level flight)
 * Engines mounted close to the centre line of aircraft means loss of an engine has less impact on controllability
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f3d_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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 series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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-=== Survivability and armor ===
+=== Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
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 The 20 mm can cause a lot of damage if it does catch the enemy. One important note is to avoid large dogfighting furballs, as there will be an enemy Me 262 or other jet that will notice the large {{PAGENAME}} and aim to gun it down. Instead, use the {{PAGENAME}} to go against outliers and stragglers to deal with them one by one.
-If the plane's flight performance is not to one's liking, one can use the {{PAGENAME}} as a ground-pounder. Allow teammates to gain an aerial superiority in the fighting area while using the guns and suspended armaments to attack ground units. The cannons are effective against light vehicles and vehicle top armor. The 2000 lb bombs are powerful enough to destroy any target, allowing pinpoint targeting of dug-in vehicles and end their game quickly. The {{PAGENAME}} also has access to Tiny Tim Rockets, which have extremely high penetration and post penetration damage. After dropping the payload and strafing targets, quickly return to base and rearm to return with more weaponry and effect.
+If the plane's flight performance is not to one's liking, one can use the {{PAGENAME}} as a ground-pounder. Allow teammates to gain an aerial superiority in the fighting area while using the guns and suspended armaments to attack ground units. The cannons are effective against light vehicles and vehicle top armour. The 2000 lb bombs are powerful enough to destroy any target, allowing pinpoint targeting of dug-in vehicles and end their game quickly. The {{PAGENAME}} also has access to Tiny Tim Rockets, which have extremely high penetration and post penetration damage. After dropping the payload and strafing targets, quickly return to base and rearm to return with more weaponry and effect.
-It is best not to linger over a combat zone, as the {{PAGENAME}}'s presence will attract the attention of players, who may spawn in fighters or SPAA and try to shoot it down. In higher rank matches, SPAA will jump at the chance to shoot down a slow, lumbering jet like the {{PAGENAME}}. Instead, it is best to quickly pinpoint a target, destroy it and then return to base. Keep on doing this as many times as possible. Fly low and around the edge of the map in order to avoid any anti-aircraft guns, observing the map and looking out for any potential targets. If the {{PAGENAME}} has attracted any unwanted attention from an enemy aircraft, the first action should be to call for help. It can save a lot of hassle if a friendly SPAA or fighter can take out the enemy plane. If not, the {{PAGENAME}} pilot will need to analyze the enemy and work out if the {{PAGENAME}} has any advantages over it. If it is a high-rank plane like a MiG-15 or Sabre, the options are pretty limited. The {{PAGENAME}}'s survival chances mostly depend on the pilot's skill to outwit the opponent, or their skill to outwit the {{PAGENAME}}'s pilot.
+It is best not to linger over a combat zone, as the {{PAGENAME}}'s presence will attract the attention of players, who may spawn in fighters or SPAA and try to shoot it down. In higher rank matches, SPAA will jump at the chance to shoot down a slow, lumbering jet like the {{PAGENAME}}. Instead, it is best to quickly pinpoint a target, destroy it and then return to base. Keep on doing this as many times as possible. Fly low and around the edge of the map in order to avoid any anti-aircraft guns, observing the map and looking out for any potential targets. If the {{PAGENAME}} has attracted any unwanted attention from an enemy aircraft, the first action should be to call for help. It can save a lot of hassle if a friendly SPAA or fighter can take out the enemy plane. If not, the {{PAGENAME}} pilot will need to analyse the enemy and work out if the {{PAGENAME}} has any advantages over it. If it is a high-rank plane like a MiG-15 or Sabre, the options are pretty limited. The {{PAGENAME}}'s survival chances mostly depend on the pilot's skill to outwit the opponent, or their skill to outwit the {{PAGENAME}}'s pilot.
 ===Radars===
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 * Is equipped with the [[AN/APS-21]] target detection radar and [[AN/APG-26]] target tracking radar, with the best target detection range in the game
-* Possesses target tracking radar with favorable matchmaking characteristics
+* Possesses target tracking radar with favourable matchmaking characteristics
 * Decent bombload
 * Can turn better than some other jets
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 * Has a tail wheel so you cannot strike tail on takeoff or landing
 * Can make it back to base on only one engine (you should be able to maintain ~400 kph in level flight)
-* Engines mounted close to the center line of aircraft means loss of an engine has less impact on controllability
+* Engines mounted close to the centre line of aircraft means loss of an engine has less impact on controllability
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Poor climb rate makes it impractical to engage bombers
 * Not very maneuverable at low speeds
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f3d_1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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 series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''