F6F-5N - Revision history

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * Without load
 * 6 x HVAR rockets
 * 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
 * 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 * 1 x 2,216 lb Mk.13-6 Case torpedo
 == Usage in battles ==

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 The F6F-5N was built to be a night fighter from the regular F6F-5. A Westinghouse AN/APS-6 radar was fitted to the right wing that served well in very low visibility conditions. The main differences between the 5 and 5N were the ability of the 5N to carry two 20 mm cannons and four 12.7 mm machine guns and the addition of the radar. Other than that, the F6F-5N was virtually identical to the F6F-5. The F6F-5N also had the same 2,000 hp Wright R-2800-10W engine found in the F6F-5. Because it was basically the same aircraft, the F6F–5N did have worse performance due to the added drag and weight of the radar and cannons. Nonetheless, the ability to comfortably carry out night patrols and missions was worth the performance hit.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N's main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the addition of the radar. The addition of two 20 mm cannons is a big step up due to the sheer stopping power of the 20 mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets, and even torpedoes. On the other hand, the Hellcat has less than stellar flight performance. It struggles in vertical manoeuvres and in sustained turns. However, it does have favourable high-speed characteristics and has an excellent structural limit of 803 km/h (501.9 mph)
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N's main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the addition of the radar. The addition of two 20 mm cannons is a big step up due to the sheer stopping power of the 20 mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets, and even torpedoes. On the other hand, the Hellcat has less than stellar flight performance. It struggles in vertical manoeuvres and in sustained turns. However, it does have favourable high-speed characteristics and has an excellent structural limit of 803 km/h (501.9 mph).
 == General info ==

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 The F6F-5N was built to be a night fighter from the regular F6F-5. A Westinghouse AN/APS-6 radar was fitted to the right wing that served well in very low visibility conditions. The main differences between the 5 and 5N were the ability of the 5N to carry two 20 mm cannons and four 12.7 mm machine guns and the addition of the radar. Other than that, the F6F-5N was virtually identical to the F6F-5. The F6F-5N also had the same 2,000 hp Wright R-2800-10W engine found in the F6F-5. Because it was basically the same aircraft, the F6F–5N did have worse performance due to the added drag and weight of the radar and cannons. Nonetheless, the ability to comfortably carry out night patrols and missions was worth the performance hit.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N’s main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the addition of the radar. The addition of two 20 mm cannons is a big step up due to the sheer stopping power of the 20 mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets, and even torpedoes. On the other hand, the Hellcat has less than stellar performance. It struggles in vertical manoeuvers and in sustained turns. However, it does have favorable high-speed characteristics and has an excellent structural limit of 803 km/h (501.9 mph)
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N's main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the addition of the radar. The addition of two 20 mm cannons is a big step up due to the sheer stopping power of the 20 mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets, and even torpedoes. On the other hand, the Hellcat has less than stellar flight performance. It struggles in vertical manoeuvres and in sustained turns. However, it does have favourable high-speed characteristics and has an excellent structural limit of 803 km/h (501.9 mph)
 == 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 naval fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
+The F6F-5N was built to be a night fighter from the regular F6F-5. A Westinghouse AN/APS-6 radar was fitted to the right wing that served well in very low visibility conditions. The main differences between the 5 and 5N were the ability of the 5N to carry two 20 mm cannons and four 12.7 mm machine guns and the addition of the radar. Other than that, the F6F-5N was virtually identical to the F6F-5. The F6F-5N also had the same 2,000 hp Wright R-2800-10W engine found in the F6F-5. Because it was basically the same aircraft, the F6F–5N did have worse performance due to the added drag and weight of the radar and cannons. Nonetheless, the ability to comfortably carry out night patrols and missions was worth the performance hit.
-The F6F-5N (N stands for Night fighter variant) is the late variant of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat. Despite being a somewhat less agile and fast variant, this F6F is distinctly capable thanks to the combination of cannons, heavy machine guns, and the addition of a search radar while keeping the ability to provide ground and sea support with highly menacing payloads. It can defend itself admirably against no matter what; in skilful hands of course. An efficient jack-of-all-trades!
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The F6F-5N’s main differences between the F6F-5 are the weaponry changes and the addition of the radar. The addition of two 20 mm cannons is a big step up due to the sheer stopping power of the 20 mm rounds. With high-explosive rounds, players can easily take down enemy fighters and bombers. The F6F-5N also retains the ground ordnance loadout of the F6F-5 which is ample with a mix of bombs, rockets, and even torpedoes. On the other hand, the Hellcat has less than stellar performance. It struggles in vertical manoeuvers and in sustained turns. However, it does have favorable high-speed characteristics and has an excellent structural limit of 803 km/h (501.9 mph)
 == General info ==

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 One of the undeniably uses of the F6F-5N was by the Marine Night Fighting Squadron 541 (VMF(N)-541) also known as the Bat-eye Squadron.
-This squadron performed dozens of missions and night patrols over the whole Pacific; notably during the Philippines campaign. It was during the beginning of the campaign (Oct, 1944) where they had flown the 602 miles from their base on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Their first mission provided cover for U.S. Navy PT-boats operating in the Surigao Strait.
+This squadron performed dozens of missions and night patrols over the whole Pacific; notably during the Philippines campaign. It was during the beginning of the campaign (October 1944) where they flew the 602 miles from their base on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Their first mission provided cover for U.S. Navy PT-boats operating in the Surigao Strait.
 The called presence of the Marines F6F-5N fighters was to provide necessary support against the weakened but still-resisting Japanese forces. One of their first tasks was to provide airstrikes over the Leyte Gulf during the climactic Battle of Leyte Gulf. Over these times, the foul weather and tropical storms complicated the air wars but even through that, Japanese bombers performed bombings damaging the ongoing operations. The Japanese night fighter, Nakajima Ki-43 ''Hayabusa'' known as "Oscar" by the Americans, also proved to be a serious threat. This was because it turned to be too fast for the available Army's P-61 ''Black Widow'' night fighters. Swift one-way dives by Japanese fighters performing Kamikaze attacks were also a concern.

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 This squadron performed dozens of missions and night patrols over the whole Pacific; notably during the Philippines campaign. It was during the beginning of the campaign (Oct, 1944) where they had flown the 602 miles from their base on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Their first mission provided cover for U.S. Navy PT-boats operating in the Surigao Strait.
-The called presence of the Marines F6F-5N fighters was to provide necessary support against the weakened but still-resisting Japanese forces. One of their first tasks was to provide airstrikes over the Leyte Gulf during the climactic Battle of Leyte Gulf. Over these times, the foul weather and tropical storms complicated the air wars but even through that, Japanese bombers performed bombings damaging the ongoing operations. The Japanese night fighter, Nakajima Ki 43 ''Hayabusa'' known as "Oscar" by the Americans, also proved to be a serious threat. This was because it turned to be too fast for the available Army's P-61 ''Black Widow'' night fighters. Swift one-way dives by Japanese fighters performing Kamikaze attacks were also a concern
+The called presence of the Marines F6F-5N fighters was to provide necessary support against the weakened but still-resisting Japanese forces. One of their first tasks was to provide airstrikes over the Leyte Gulf during the climactic Battle of Leyte Gulf. Over these times, the foul weather and tropical storms complicated the air wars but even through that, Japanese bombers performed bombings damaging the ongoing operations. The Japanese night fighter, Nakajima Ki-43 ''Hayabusa'' known as "Oscar" by the Americans, also proved to be a serious threat. This was because it turned to be too fast for the available Army's P-61 ''Black Widow'' night fighters. Swift one-way dives by Japanese fighters performing Kamikaze attacks were also a concern.
 Around November, the general MacArthur ordered a switch. The F6F-5N of the Bat-eye squadron were to be transferred to Leyte where their high top-speed and good high-altitude performance was needed. It was here where the Marines saw combat against many enemies, both from Japanese Navy and Army air forces, even facing head-to-head versus the "Zero" themselves; Japanese forces commanded by the Vice Admiral, Shigeru Fukudome.

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 '''World War II Service''' [[File:F5F-5N Historical photo 3.jpg|thumb|300x300px|U.S. Marine Corps Grumman F6F-5N ''Hellcats'' of Marine Night Fighting Squadron 541 (VMF(N)-541) take off from Peleliu, in 1944.]]
-The F5F-5N performed as an improved version of the F5F-5. It was widely used on defensive patrols over bases within the range of Japanese bombers and during night patrols guarding the Pacific's shipping routes.
+The F6F-5N performed as an improved version of the F6F-5. It was widely used on defensive patrols over bases within the range of Japanese bombers and during night patrols guarding the Pacific's shipping routes.
-One of the undeniably uses of the F5F-5N was by the; Marine Night Fighting Squadron 541 '''''(VMF(N)-541)''''' also known as the '''''Bat-eye Squadron'''''.
+One of the undeniably uses of the F6F-5N was by the Marine Night Fighting Squadron 541 '''''(VMF(N)-541)''''' also known as the '''''Bat-eye Squadron'''''.
 This squadron performed dozens of missions and night patrols over the whole Pacific; notably during the Philippines campaign. It was during the beginning of the campaign (Oct, 1944) where they had flown the 602 miles from their base on Peleliu in the Palau Islands. Their first mission provided cover for U.S. Navy PT-boats operating in the Surigao Strait.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f6f-5n Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 === References ===
 ;Citations
 <references>
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 ;Bibliography
 * Aircraft Carriers: A History of Carrier Aviation and Its Influence on World Events, Volume II: 1946-2006, Norman Polmar, 2007
 * And A Few Marines - Marines in the Liberation of the Philippines, PCN 19000314300, Captain John C. Chapin, USMCR (Ret), 2002

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 * 38 mm bulletproof glass - armoured windscreen
-The F6F-5N is a considerably robust and armoured aircraft, a usual trait of American-made fighters. This armour will enable pilots to survive several hits if they end up tailed by some more agile enemy aircraft; like the Japanese [[Ki-61-II]] or the [[Bf 109 G-2/trop]]. Nonetheless, avoid being targeted and attacked!
+The F6F-5N is a considerably robust and armoured aircraft, a usual trait of American-made fighters. This armour will enable pilots to survive several hits if they end up tailed by some more agile enemy aircraft; like the Japanese [[Ki-61-II Otsu Kai]] or the [[Bf 109 G-2/trop]]. Nonetheless, avoid being targeted and attacked!
 The F6F-5N can take a lot of hits and the armour will be there to provide an important defence to the pilot against 7.62 mm up to some long-range 20 mm HE shells. But the airframe and the wide wing spars will start to weaken after heavy enemy damage, thus also compromising the flight performance and ultimately leading to the breakdown of the aircraft itself.