F8F-1 - Revision history

U44629479: Undo revision 193743 by U173465928 (talk)

2024-10-20T20:44:50Z

Undo revision 193743 by U173465928 (talk)

U173465928: Fixed br from 5.0 to 4.7

2024-10-20T20:30:02Z

Fixed br from 5.0 to 4.7

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */

2023-10-21T11:21:24Z

‎Suspended armament

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-10-21T11:18:41Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Flight performance */ Updated

2022-10-29T21:30:12Z

‎Flight performance: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2022-08-29T20:50:25Z

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U44629479: Edits

2022-07-07T08:46:20Z

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U80572797: the numbers were false

2022-07-07T08:25:40Z

the numbers were false

U44629479: Edits

2022-01-21T23:14:49Z

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U60019879: fixed typo

2022-01-21T23:06:39Z

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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|4.0(AB), 4.7(RB) nad 6.0(SB)=4.0(AB), 4.7(RB) nad 6.0(SB)}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].
 The F8F-1 is an all-purpose light fighter-bomber, and excels as such. Although it may seemed incredibly outgunned with only four M2 Brownings, the Bearcat can be a more than decent fighter in the right hands. The plane was developed to achieve two things: the best possible climb rate and the ability to land on escort carriers.
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 4 x HVAR rockets

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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 1.33]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American naval fighter {{Battle-rating|4.0(AB), 4.7(RB) nad 6.0(SB)=4.0(AB), 4.7(RB) nad 6.0(SB)}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.33]].
 The F8F-1 is an all-purpose light fighter-bomber, and excels as such. Although it may seemed incredibly outgunned with only four M2 Brownings, the Bearcat can be a more than decent fighter in the right hands. The plane was developed to achieve two things: the best possible climb rate and the ability to land on escort carriers.
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 4 x HVAR rockets

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 * 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
 * 3 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
-* 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns (680 rpg = 1,360 total)
+* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns (340 rpg = 1,360 total)
 {{Navigation-End}}

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 * 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (300 + 325 rpg each wing = 1,250 total)
 The M2 Browning machine gun by this rank is a very familiar machine gun to most American players. The usage of the M20 API-T rounds in the belts available makes the {{PAGENAME}} able to dish out similar damages to that of other Rank III-IV fighters with the M2 Browning armaments.
 However, the mounting of the armaments on the {{PAGENAME}} has some downsides. The {{PAGENAME}} only comes with four machine gun totals, two per wing, compared to the usual six machine guns in American fighters. Not only that, the {{PAGENAME}} guns come with less rounds per gun in the wing. This means the {{PAGENAME}} overall loses out in firepower and firing time available with the click of the trigger.
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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
-* 4 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (gunpods) (340 rpg = 1,360 total)
+* 4 x HVAR rockets
 * 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
-* 4 x HVAR rockets
+* 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,000 lb total)
 * 3 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
 In modes outside of Arcade Battles, the F8F-1 releases some suspended armaments in pairs rather than singular. The Tiny Tim rockets are both fired at the same time, so the pilot will only have one chance to hit the target. In configurations with multiple bombs, the wing-mounted bombs drop off first before the fuselage-mounted bomb.

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 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
-! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,098 m)
+! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 4,268 m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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 |-
 ! Stock
-| 650 || 626 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 21.1 || 21.8 || 17.0 || 17.0 || rowspan="2" | 220
+| 672 || 647 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 20.1 || 20.8 || 19.6 || 19.6 || rowspan="2" | 220
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 731 || 686 || 19.0 || 20.0 || 30.7 || 22.6
+| 752 || 708 || 18.0 || 19.0 || 33.3 || 25.2
 |-
 |}

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 |}
-* Although the name "Ovencat" may not sound encouragingly, MEC lets pilot completely forget about the overheating problem. Set the prop pitch to 100%, Mixer to ~95%. Change supercharger gear @~1,100m. Manage radiators according to the temperatures.
+* Although the name "Ovencat" may not sound encouragingly, MEC lets pilot completely forget about the overheating problem. Set the prop pitch to 100%, Mixer to ~95%. Change supercharger gear around 1,100 m. Manage radiators according to the temperatures.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 {{About
-|about=American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+|about= American fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-|usage=other variants
+|usage= other variants
-|link=F8F (Family)
+|link= F8F (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card
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 Originally designed to achieve best possible climb rate, this aircraft sacrifices almost everything else, including armament, supercharger, fuel load and radiator. However, as it was also made to be able to use escort carriers, it is also small and durable.
-This aircraft has great climb rate of 22.6 m/s in Air Realistic Battles (spaded and with minimum fuel) as well as great acceleration; these two traits should be used accordingly for the plane's best performance. At the beginning of the match, climb into the battlefield, and attack the opponents with the highest energy. If there is an enemy above you, disengage using your great acceleration. Do not be afraid to attack lower enemies, as this plane's optimal altitude is below 1,000 m. It is also quite fast in a straight line, especially on low altitudes.
+This aircraft has great climb rate in Air Realistic Battles (spaded and with minimum fuel) as well as great acceleration; these two traits should be used accordingly for the plane's best performance. At the beginning of the match, climb into the battlefield, and attack the opponents with the highest energy. If there is an enemy above you, disengage using your great acceleration. Do not be afraid to attack lower enemies, as this plane's optimal altitude is below 1,000 m. It is also quite fast in a straight line, especially on low altitudes.
 The bad low speed manoeuvrability isn't really an issue given the plane's acceleration.

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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-* The "''holy trinity''" of flight performance upgrades: ''Compressor'', ''Engine'', and ''Engine injection''. All three combined increase climb rate by 10 m/s (~2000 feet/min).
+* The "holy trinity" of flight performance upgrades: Compressor, Engine, and Engine injection. All three combined increase climb rate by 10 m/s (~2,000 feet/min)
-* Armament upgrades are worth considering due to lacking armament, bad stock belts and medicore ammo count
+* Armament upgrades are worth considering due to lacking armament, bad stock belts and mediocre ammo count
 * G-suit is very useful, given the plane is most manoeuvrable at medium to high speeds
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 '''Pros:'''
-* One of the best climb rates of all prop planes
+* Great climb rate
 * Great acceleration
 * Good top speed, especially at low altitudes
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 * Can take a punch
 * Can utilize M20 API-T belts, which can set everything on fire with only a couple of bullets
-* Has access to gun pod
+* Has access to gunpods
 * Has carrier hook which makes it useful on Pacific maps
-* It doesn't see jets as often as F8F-1B
+* It doesn't see jets as often as the F8F-1B
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Loses a lot of energy when turning
 * Bad high altitude performance above 5,000 m
-* Rudder compresses hardly when speeding above 720 kph
+* Rudder compresses hardly when speeding above 720 km/h
 * Engine overheats on 100% when using auto controls
 * Limited supply of ADI ('''A'''nti-'''D'''etonant '''I'''njection - mixture of alcohol and water to boost performance for WEP)
-* Extremely poor weapons when compared to Fw-190, J6K, Spitfire, and Yak variants, among others
+* Extremely poor weapons when compared to Fw-190, J2M, Spitfire, and Yak variants, among others
 * Limited ammo count
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 ;Skins
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=f8f1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
-;<nowiki>Other F8F vehicles:</nowiki>
+;Other F8F aircraft
 * [[F8F-1B]]
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 == External links ==
 <!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''-->

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 * Engine overheats on 100% when using auto controls
 * Limited supply of ADI ('''A'''nti-'''D'''etonant '''I'''njection - mixture of alcohol and water to boost performance for WEP)
-* Extremely poor weapons when compared to Fw-190, J6M, Spitfire, and Yak variants, among others
+* Extremely poor weapons when compared to Fw-190, J6K, Spitfire, and Yak variants, among others
 * Limited ammo count
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Skins
 *[http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23F8F Skins and camouflages for the F8F from live.warthunder]. All F8F skins are interchangable and can be used on all versions via the following steps:
 :#Duplicate the folder template_f8f1 in your UserSkins folder and rename to template_f8f1b
 :#Rename each file in the template_f8f1b folder from f8f1*.* to f8f1b*.*
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 ;Images
 * [http://live.warthunder.com/post/173370/en/ "Hunting made two cards": F8F vs. He 162]
 * [http://live.warthunder.com/post/171057/en/ "Never fly alone"]
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 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''-->
 ;<nowiki>Other F8F vehicles:</nowiki>
 * [[F8F-1B]]
 * [[F8F-1B (France)]]