Gladiator Mk II - Revision history

U178117757: /* Survivability and armour */ Added bullet point list

2024-09-02T21:11:42Z

‎Survivability and armour: Added bullet point list

U178117757: /* Flight performance */ RB stock speed

2024-09-01T02:27:03Z

‎Flight performance: RB stock speed

U44629479: Edits

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U43191476: /* See also */

2024-06-23T06:43:47Z

‎See also

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-03-04T04:45:48Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-19T23:03:47Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-05-07T17:56:36Z

Edits

U13682523: /* Details */ Corrected flap rip speed

2021-02-18T10:59:34Z

‎Details: Corrected flap rip speed

U3312106: /* External links */

2021-01-24T13:43:39Z

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U38088265: Updated format

2020-12-30T13:11:33Z

Updated format

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 <!--''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.''-->
 The Gladiator Mk II does not have any particular armour on the plane itself, making the pilot exposed to being hit by bullet can be fatal and instantly knocked unconscious. The survivability of the aircraft over all is decent when in its own BR and not facing any cannons other than most 7,62mm and 7,92mm Machine guns. But it's still best to avoid being hit as much as possible in the Gladiator Mk II since it does not have much armour its survivability can be questioned at the damage it can take before going down.

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 * [[Gladiator (Family)]]

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 == See also ==
-'''Related development'''
+<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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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:''
+'''Related development'''
-* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
+* [[Gladiator (Family)]]
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+** [[Tuck's Gladiator Mk II]]
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 == History ==
-<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 One of the greatest claims to fame of the Gloster Gladiator was the Siege of Malta, which was, at the time, controlled by Great Britain. Because of the high value of Malta (it is only about 400 miles south of Italy, and on the map, it is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean), the IAF (Italian Air Force) using mainly SM.79 Sparviero bombers began bombing Malta into submission starting June 11, 1940. Due to the remote location of Malta and the fact that the British forces had to cover the Suez Canal, there were very few fighters available to defend against the IAF - so few that, as legend has it, there were only 3 Gloster Gladiators available: Faith, Hope, and Charity. In reality, there were at least 6 Gladiators, and after the first few weeks of the Siege, 4 [[Hurricane Mk I/L|Hurricanes]] en route to North Africa were pressed into service. Amazingly, against 40 - 50 bombers in the initial raids, the resistance was fierce enough to force the Italians to send a fighter escort of [[C.200 serie 3|MC.200 Saetta]] fighters. By the end of 1940, Malta was nowhere near defeated, and quite, on the contrary, the RAF claimed an impressive 45 kills. However, the antiquated Gladiators were retired, being replaced by more effective Hurricane IIAs and [[Spitfire (Family)|Spitfires]].
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The Gloster Gladiator was a single engine, single seat fighter which entered service in 1937 as the Royal Air Force's last biplane fighter. Often overshadowed by more modern monoplanes, it still remained arguably the greatest biplane fighter of all time.
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 A total of 746 Gladiator aircraft were produced, and served with distinction in the opening phases of the war, notably during the Norwegian Campaign and in the defence of Malta. Pilots who achieved success in the Gladiator included the RAF's top scorer, Squadron Leader 'Pat' Pattle, who scored 15 ½ confirmed kills in Gladiators, and Royal Navy Commander Charles Keighly-Peach, who trained several of his Swordfish pilots in fighter tactics to operate from HMS Eagle in the Mediterranean.
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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 '''Gladiator Mk II''' behaves very well in the sky, it got a decent acceleration to compared single set of wings fighters, but for a Biplane it got a excellent acceleration. manoeuvrability like many other Biplanes of War Thunder it's an excellent turnfighter and avoid bursts with, making it a plane to avoid trying to engage with at close combat. For a biplane it got an excellent speed to get close to the other biplanes but can also keep up with other fighter types can have problem with the acceleration to keep up with certain fighters. It's most important characteristics is being able to turn and keep up with other biplanes, being able to handle up to 11G and -5G make it a good plane to make tight turns without having to be concerned about the G force overload.
+The Gladiator Mk II behaves very well in the sky, it got a decent acceleration to compared single set of wings fighters, but for a Biplane it got a excellent acceleration. manoeuvrability like many other Biplanes of War Thunder it's an excellent turnfighter and avoid bursts with, making it a plane to avoid trying to engage with at close combat. For a biplane it got an excellent speed to get close to the other biplanes but can also keep up with other fighter types can have problem with the acceleration to keep up with certain fighters. Its most important characteristics is being able to turn and keep up with other biplanes, being able to handle up to 11G and -5G make it a good plane to make tight turns without having to be concerned about the G force overload.
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 <!--''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.''-->
-Gladiator mk II does not have any particular armour on the plane itself, making the pilot exposed to being hit by bullet can be fatal and instantly knocked unconscious. The survivability of the aircraft over all is decent when in it's own BR and not facing any cannons other than most 7,62mm and 7,92mm Machine guns. But it's still best to avoid being hit as much as possible in the Gladiator mk II since it does not have much armour its survivability can be questioned at the damage it can take before going down.
+The Gladiator Mk II does not have any particular armour on the plane itself, making the pilot exposed to being hit by bullet can be fatal and instantly knocked unconscious. The survivability of the aircraft over all is decent when in its own BR and not facing any cannons other than most 7,62mm and 7,92mm Machine guns. But it's still best to avoid being hit as much as possible in the Gladiator Mk II since it does not have much armour its survivability can be questioned at the damage it can take before going down.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 '''Enemies worth noting:'''
-[[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]], [[N1K1]], [[He 51 (Family)|He 51]], [[I-15 (Family)|I-15]], etc:
+[[Ki-27 otsu|Ki-27]], [[N1K1]], [[He 51 (Family)|He 51]], [[I-15 (Family)|I-15]], etc. - Those commonly seen planes are equally good at turnfights and will be a hard target to down since they are very small and agile. To deal with them you need to practice leading and deflection shots, plus manoeuvres like barrel rolls and scissors. They still need plenty of bullets to get damaged, so these kind of targets are the hardest to kill and requires great skills from the player. Specific notes to the I-15: do not try to out-turn it. Use the Gladiator's speed advantage over it.
-Those commonly seen planes are equally good at turnfights and will be a hard target to down since they are very small and agile. To deal with them you need to practice leading and deflection shots, plus manoeuvres like barrel rolls and scissors. They still need plenty of bullets to get damaged, so these kind of targets are the hardest to kill and requires great skills from the player. Specific notes to the I-15: do not try to out-turn it. Use the Gladiator's speed advantage over it.
+[[Do 17 Z-2]] - This early twin engine plane always shows up as an AI controlled recon aircraft that you have to down, which is a good news as AI won't manoeuvre aggressively. However this plane is extremely durable for the Gladiator's weak MGs. When it shows up as an AI, deflection shots are not recommended as the small shooting windows really does nothing. Instead, try disabling its 2 gunners first, then just sit behind it and burst on its wings and engines. When attacking the gunners try to not get your engine damaged by pulling evasive manoeuvres as soon as the bullets come close, since the Do 17 might outrun the Gladiator in a level flight if your engine is damaged.
-[[Do 17 Z-2|Do 17 Z]]:
+[[He 100 D-1|He 100]], [[Bf 109 E-1|Bf 109 E]], [[He 112 (Family)|He 112]] - These early monoplanes might not be able to out-turn the Gladiator, but they can easily outrun it as the Gladiator is rather slow. These fighters will usually BnZ you, so you must constantly look above and behind you. If they are diving on you, use your roll rate and dodge under their negative G areas. Most players will try to follow up, if not immediately losing track of you. Several dodges might make them impatient and give up BnZ, and if they really start to turnfight with you, they are already dead.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=gladiator_mk2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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}} British fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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 === In-game description ===
-The Gloster Gladiator was a single engine, single seat fighter which entered service in 1937 as the Royal Air Force’s last biplane fighter. Often overshadowed by more modern monoplanes, it still remained arguably the greatest biplane fighter of all time.
+The Gloster Gladiator was a single engine, single seat fighter which entered service in 1937 as the Royal Air Force's last biplane fighter. Often overshadowed by more modern monoplanes, it still remained arguably the greatest biplane fighter of all time.
 Biplane design was already considered outdated by the time production of the Gladiator started, but it was feared that Britain might not have time to develop more modern monoplanes in sufficient quantities before full scale war began.
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 Building on the success of the earlier Gauntlet fighter, the Gladiator was developed to replace the aging Bristol Bulldog. Featuring an enclosed cockpit, new wings and a more streamlined fixed undercarriage, the armament was also increased to four 0.303 inch machine guns. Initially, 231 Gladiator Mk Is were delivered to the RAF.
-The Mk II model had the more reliable Bristol Mercury VIIIA / AS engine with an output of 830 horsepower in place of the Mk I’s Mercury IX; this was also fitted with an electrical starter motor, automatic mixture control, Vokes air filter and a metal three bladed propeller to replace the earlier wooden two bladed variant. 38 Gladiator Mk IIs were also fitted with arrestor hooks to serve in the Fleet Air Arm as Sea Gladiators until 60 fully navalised variants were also delivered, the latter being fitted with catapult points and a dinghy stowage.
+The Mk II model had the more reliable Bristol Mercury VIIIA / AS engine with an output of 830 horsepower in place of the Mk I's Mercury IX; this was also fitted with an electrical starter motor, automatic mixture control, Vokes air filter and a metal three bladed propeller to replace the earlier wooden two bladed variant. 38 Gladiator Mk IIs were also fitted with arrestor hooks to serve in the Fleet Air Arm as Sea Gladiators until 60 fully navalised variants were also delivered, the latter being fitted with catapult points and a dinghy stowage.
-A total of 746 Gladiator aircraft were produced, and served with distinction in the opening phases of the war, notably during the Norwegian Campaign and in the defence of Malta. Pilots who achieved success in the Gladiator included the RAF’s top scorer, Squadron Leader ‘Pat’ Pattle, who scored 15 ½ confirmed kills in Gladiators, and Royal Navy Commander Charles Keighly-Peach, who trained several of his Swordfish pilots in fighter tactics to operate from HMS Eagle in the Mediterranean.
+A total of 746 Gladiator aircraft were produced, and served with distinction in the opening phases of the war, notably during the Norwegian Campaign and in the defence of Malta. Pilots who achieved success in the Gladiator included the RAF's top scorer, Squadron Leader 'Pat' Pattle, who scored 15 ½ confirmed kills in Gladiators, and Royal Navy Commander Charles Keighly-Peach, who trained several of his Swordfish pilots in fighter tactics to operate from HMS Eagle in the Mediterranean.
 == Media ==