FJ-4B VMF-232 - Revision history

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2021-09-10T20:39:57Z

‎Engine performance: Updated

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2021-06-08T20:36:40Z

2x AIM-9B loadout with Mighty Mouse rockets has been removed from the FJ-4B VMF-232 and is no longer an option to spawn with.

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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.'' -->In the early 1950s, the US Navy realized during the Korean War that their straight-wing fighters were inferior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG 15s]]. Since the F7U and F9F fighters were under development, the Navy looked elsewhere for a usable swept-wing fighter. The Air Force's [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre was selected as a stop-gap measure. Modifications were carried to make it compatible with aircraft carriers, this included a stronger nose-wheel strut, all-moving flying tail without dihedral, outer wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury. The FJ-4 was a more aggressive approach compared to the FJ-3 and FJ-2 with a much thinner wing and skin which was milled from solid alloy plates allowing for more strength, durability and aerodynamics. As the FJ-4 was built to be an all-weather interceptor, it required a considerable amount of fuel for operations and contained 50% more fuel than the FJ-3. Also, due to the stronger wing of this fighter, a total of six underwing stations were available allowing for more carrying capacity. The VMF-232 squadron of the Marine Corps, nicknamed "''Red Devils''" was known for using the FJ-4B in the 1950s, specifically between 1956 and 1959, after gathering experience with the FJ-2 and FJ-3. The squadron and their FJ-4Bs were deployed in the USS Bennington during the Quemoy Matsu Crisis in 1958, later they were transferred to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. In 1958 the squadron flew more than 10.000 hours, after their deployment ended, the FJ-4B started to be replaced by the introduction of the first batch of F-8 Crusaders in VMF-232.
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as the main reward for the Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event 2018. The {{PAGENAME}} found in War Thunder is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport four AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as the main reward for the Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event 2018. The {{PAGENAME}} is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound, or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport four AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!
 == 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.'' -->In the early 1950s, the US Navy realized during the Korean War that their straight-wing fighters were vastly inferior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG 15s]] they flew against. Though the F7U and F9F fighters were under development, they were not ready for deployment requiring the Navy to look elsewhere for a usable swept-wing fighter. They looked to the Air Force's [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre as a stop-gap measure. Modifications were needed to make it aircraft carrier ready to include a stronger nose-wheel strut, all-moving flying tail without dihedral, outer wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility on approach for landing on the carrier. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury. The FJ-4 was a more aggressive approach compared to the FJ-3 and FJ-2 with a much thinner wing and skin which was milled from solid alloy plates allowing for more strength, durability and aerodynamics. As the FJ-4 was built to be an all-weather interceptor, it required a considerable amount of fuel for operations and ultimately contained 50% more fuel than the FJ-3. Also, due to the stronger wing of this fighter, a total of six underwing stations were available allowing for more ordnance to be carried.
+<!-- ''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.'' -->In the early 1950s, the US Navy realized during the Korean War that their straight-wing fighters were inferior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG 15s]]. Since the F7U and F9F fighters were under development, the Navy looked elsewhere for a usable swept-wing fighter. The Air Force's [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre was selected as a stop-gap measure. Modifications were carried to make it compatible with aircraft carriers, this included a stronger nose-wheel strut, all-moving flying tail without dihedral, outer wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury. The FJ-4 was a more aggressive approach compared to the FJ-3 and FJ-2 with a much thinner wing and skin which was milled from solid alloy plates allowing for more strength, durability and aerodynamics. As the FJ-4 was built to be an all-weather interceptor, it required a considerable amount of fuel for operations and contained 50% more fuel than the FJ-3. Also, due to the stronger wing of this fighter, a total of six underwing stations were available allowing for more carrying capacity. The VMF-232 squadron of the Marine Corps, nicknamed "''Red Devils''" was known for using the FJ-4B in the 1950s, specifically between 1956 and 1959, after gathering experience with the FJ-2 and FJ-3. The squadron and their FJ-4Bs were deployed in the USS Bennington during the Quemoy Matsu Crisis in 1958, later they were transferred to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. In 1958 the squadron flew more than 10.000 hours, after their deployment ended, the FJ-4B started to be replaced by the introduction of the first batch of F-8 Crusaders in VMF-232.
 It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as the main reward for the Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event 2018. The {{PAGENAME}} found in War Thunder is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport four AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!

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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.'' -->
+<!-- ''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.'' -->In the early 1950s, the US Navy realized during the Korean War that their straight-wing fighters were vastly inferior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG 15s]] they flew against. Though the F7U and F9F fighters were under development, they were not ready for deployment requiring the Navy to look elsewhere for a usable swept-wing fighter. They looked to the Air Force's [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre as a stop-gap measure. Modifications were needed to make it aircraft carrier ready to include a stronger nose-wheel strut, all-moving flying tail without dihedral, outer wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility on approach for landing on the carrier. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury. The FJ-4 was a more aggressive approach compared to the FJ-3 and FJ-2 with a much thinner wing and skin which was milled from solid alloy plates allowing for more strength, durability and aerodynamics. As the FJ-4 was built to be an all-weather interceptor, it required a considerable amount of fuel for operations and ultimately contained 50% more fuel than the FJ-3. Also, due to the stronger wing of this fighter, a total of six underwing stations were available allowing for more ordnance to be carried.
-In the early 1950s, the US Navy realized during the Korean War that their straight-wing fighters were vastly inferior to the swept-wing [[MiG-15 (Family)|MiG 15s]] they flew against. Though the F7U and F9F fighters were under development, they were not ready for deployment requiring the Navy to look elsewhere for a usable swept-wing fighter. They looked to the Air Force's [[F-86 (Family)|F-86]] Sabre as a stop-gap measure. Modifications were needed to make it aircraft carrier ready to include a stronger nose-wheel strut, all-moving flying tail without dihedral, outer wing panels folded upward and the windscreen was modified to aid the pilot's visibility on approach for landing on the carrier. This version of the aircraft was designated as the FJ-2 Fury (completely different aircraft from the original North American FJ-1).  Even with modifications, the aircraft was unfit for carrier duty and was passed onto the US Marines for land-based duty.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] as the main reward for the Good Old S.U.M.M.E.R event 2018. The {{PAGENAME}} found in War Thunder is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport four AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!
 == General info ==
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 | colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 2,675 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 1,337 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 1,000 kg
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-|colspan="8" | * Targeting pod must be equipped when carrying AGM-12 Bullpup missiles
+| colspan="8" | * Targeting pod must be equipped when carrying AGM-12 Bullpup missiles
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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles

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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
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 * 4 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 * 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total)
 * 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total)
 * 2 x 1,000 lb LDGP Mk 83 bombs (2,000 lb total)
 * 2 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (4,000 lb total)
-* 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+{{Navigation-End}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 The FJ-4 was a more aggressive approach compared to the FJ-3 with a much thinner wing and skin which was milled from solid alloy plates allowing for more strength, durability and aerodynamics. As the FJ-4 was built to be an all-weather interceptor, it required a considerable amount of fuel for operations and ultimately contained 50% more fuel than the FJ-3. To help conserve fuel, most of the protective armour was removed and the total ammunition count was reduced. Since weight was removed, an additional fuel tank was fitted within the fuselage, causing the "razorback" look to the rear deck of the aircraft just aft of the cockpit. Also, due to the stronger wing of this fighter, a total of six underwing stations were available allowing for more ordnance to be carried.
-The {{PAGENAME}} found in War Thunder is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport two AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!
+The {{PAGENAME}} found in War Thunder is a solid multi-role US Marine aircraft which can fight air-to-air combat, ground-pound or both. The fighter features four 20 mm autocannons and then can outfit several different ordnance to its underwing stores. Bomb load-outs range from using 250, 500, 1,000 or 2,000 lb bombs effectively targeting from vehicles and pillboxes all the way up to bases.  FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets make short work of ground targets, but also can be deadly against any of the bomber aircraft it may intercept. Bullpup rockets can create a huge punch into a ground target, however, it requires the attention of the pilot all the way to the target to ensure it hits. The {{PAGENAME}} can also sport four AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles, which any smart pilot on the receiving end will immediately begin evasive manoeuvres when one of these are inbound because, at that point, nothing else matters!
 == General info ==
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 * Without load
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles
 * 6 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,500 lb total)
 * 6 x 500 lb LDGP Mk 82 bombs (3,000 lb total)
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 * 2 x 2,000 lb LDGP Mk 84 bombs (4,000 lb total)
 * 114 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 5 x AGM-12B Bullpup missiles
 * 2 x AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles + 4 x 250 lb LDGP Mk 81 bombs (1,000 lb total)
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=fj_4b_agm_12b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 |code=fj_4b_agm_12b
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 |cockpit=cockpit_fj_4b_agm_12b.jpg
 |market=FJ-4B VMF-232 (USA)

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 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The FJ-4B's flight performance is a bit sluggish. Due to the weight of the air frame, it has poor acceleration compared to other aircraft at 9.0. The FJ-4B is not a very fast aircraft, at most you will see 880 km/h at sea level. It is not recommended to climb vertically in this aircraft, what is recommended is to build up speed at sea level then zoom climb up to your desired altitude.
+The FJ-4B's flight performance is a bit sluggish. Due to the weight of the airframe, it has poor acceleration compared to other aircraft at 9.0. The FJ-4B is not a very fast aircraft, at most you will see 880 km/h at sea level. It is not recommended to climb vertically in this aircraft, what is recommended is to build up speed at sea level then zoom climb up to your desired altitude.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=fj_4b_agm_12b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Images
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200">
-[[File:FJ-4B_VMF-232_VU-7_camo.png|thumb|none|300px|'''''VU-7 Camouflage''''' Standard sea pattern (Engine Gray/Orange-Yellow) with insignia of VU-7, Nord Island, USA, 1959. (given to owners who completed 10 pilot marks of distinction during the event)]]
+File:FJ-4B_VMF-232_VU-7_camo.png|<small>VU-7 Camouflage Standard sea pattern (Engine Gray/Orange-Yellow) with insignia of VU-7, Nord Island, USA, 1959</small>
 ;Videos
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 610 || 575 || 435 || ~10 || ~4
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 600 || 575 || 435 || ~10 || ~4
 |-
 |}
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 |-
 ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
-! colspan="3" | Empty mass || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
+! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="3" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 |-
 | colspan="2" | Wright J65-W-16A || 1
-| colspan="3" | 6,695 kg || colspan="3" | 296 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
+| colspan="3" | 6,799 kg || colspan="3" | 299 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
-! colspan="5" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
+! colspan="5" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
 |-
 ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
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 |-
 | 1,270 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
-| 7,486 kg || 7,745 kg || 8,263 kg || 9,041 kg || 9,300 kg || 12,700 kg
+| 7,576 kg || 7,831 kg || 8,346 kg || 9,120 kg || 9,389 kg || 12,700 kg
 |-
-! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
+! colspan="3" | {{Annotation|Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each engine, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 ! colspan="6" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
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 ! 15m fuel || 20m fuel || 30m fuel || 45m fuel || 50m fuel || MTOW
 |-
-| ''Stationary'' || 3,478 kgf || N/A
+| ''Stationary'' || 3,410 kgf || N/A
-| 0.46 || 0.45 || 0.42 || 0.38 || 0.37 || 0.27
+| 0.45 || 0.44 || 0.41 || 0.37 || 0.36 || 0.27
 |-
-| ''Optimal'' || 3,478 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || N/A
+| ''Optimal'' || 3,410 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || N/A
-| 0.46 || 0.45 || 0.42 || 0.38 || 0.37 || 0.27
+| 0.45 || 0.44 || 0.41 || 0.37 || 0.36 || 0.27
 |-
 |}

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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).'' -->
-In battle, you are a support aircraft or a ground attack aircraft.  When being a support aircraft, your job is to bait the enemy into getting low and slow, which makes it easier for your allies to come and clean up the enemy.  Since you don't retain energy very well and you have poor acceleration, try to always manoeuvre with the enemy and if possible, shoot down enemy aircraft.  When using it as a ground attack aircraft you have many options.  The recommended loadout is either is 114 FFAR Mighty Mouse Rockets, or the 76 FFAR Mighty Mouse Rockets and two AIM-9B sidewinders.  It is recommended that you attack primary ground targets like pillboxes and artillery positions.  It is not recommended to carry bombs on this aircraft as you do not have the bomb load to take out an enemy base.  Try to fly as low as possible to avoid being detected by the enemy.  If attacked by enemy aircraft, turn into your opponent as this will not give them a firing solution.  In Ground RB, you are one of the most heavily armed ground attackers for its tier, although in this game mode enemy tanks will require more than one rocket in order to be knocked out.
+In battle, you are a support aircraft or a ground attack aircraft.  When being a support aircraft, your job is to bait the enemy into getting low and slow, which makes it easier for your allies to come and clean up the enemy.  Since you don't retain energy very well and you have poor acceleration, try to always manoeuvre with the enemy and if possible, shoot down enemy aircraft.  When using it as a ground attack aircraft you have many options.  The recommended loadout is 114 FFAR Mighty Mouse Rockets.  It is recommended that you attack primary ground targets like pillboxes and artillery positions.  It is not recommended to carry bombs on this aircraft as you do not have the bomb load to take out an enemy base.  Try to fly as low as possible to avoid being detected by the enemy.  If attacked by enemy aircraft, turn into your opponent as this will not give them a firing solution.  In Ground RB, you are one of the most heavily armed ground attackers for its tier, although in this game mode enemy tanks will require more than one rocket in order to be knocked out.
 The {{PAGENAME}} is an all-weather fighter/interceptor which includes multi-role capabilities also deeming it a fighter-bomber. While initially built for the Navy, this fighter saw most of its action with the US Marines and thus needed to be a multi-role aircraft which could combat both air and ground targets in support of US Marine operations.