H8K2 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Description */

2024-10-09T15:01:31Z

‎Description

U120313908: /* Description */ New Description Project

2024-10-07T05:59:03Z

‎Description: New Description Project

U44629479: Edits

2022-05-13T06:47:47Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Details */

2022-02-21T18:06:34Z

‎Details

U17577377: Preemptively Linking Art

2021-09-11T22:50:22Z

Preemptively Linking Art

U38088265: /* Defensive armament */

2021-07-27T10:41:46Z

‎Defensive armament

U110838880: /* Pros and cons */

2021-04-27T06:32:00Z

‎Pros and cons

U44629479: Edits

2021-03-24T18:03:47Z

Edits

U13682523: /* Details */ Corrected flap rip speed

2021-03-07T14:01:29Z

‎Details: Corrected flap rip speed

U44629479: Undo revision 95925 by U98661543 (talk)

2021-03-02T14:48:34Z

Undo revision 95925 by U98661543 (talk)

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 == 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}}''' was a variant of the '''Kawanishi H8K''' family of flying boats used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The H8K was remarkably versatile and called "the most outstanding water-based combat aircraft of the Second World War" by  Aircraft historian René Francillon. The H8K2 is a variant of the H8K. This variant employed Mitsubishi MK4Q Kasei 22 engines and improved tail gun turret. It was developed in 1943 and also fielded ASV (Air-Surface Vessel) radars on its last batch of the total 112 produced.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a variant of the Kawanishi H8K family of flying boats used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The H8K was remarkably versatile and called "the most outstanding water-based combat aircraft of the Second World War" by aviation historian René Francillon. The H8K2 is a variant of the H8K, employing Mitsubishi MK4Q Kasei 22 engines and an improved tail gun turret. It was developed in 1943 and also fielded ASV (Air-Surface Vessel) radars on its last batch of the total 112 produced.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]]. The H8K2 is a rather capable bomber for its BR. It can be compared to the German BV 238 but of course it has its differences. The H8K2 is heavy and slow, but since it is equiped with floaters it can be used in Naval Battles more effectively than other bombers. For regular battles the H8K2 is better used as a heavy bomber, fielding a powerful defensive armament in the form of 20mm cannons and 7.7 mm HMGs but its large size makes it an easy target for AA or interceptors. In naval battles it can be armed with two torpedoes and thanks to the floaters can land and take off from the water, this allows it to capture points although this is extremely risky.
+Introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]], the H8K2 is a rather capable bomber for its BR. It can be compared to the German BV 238, but of course it has its differences. The H8K2 is heavy and slow, but since it is equipped with floats, it can be used in Naval Battles more effectively than other bombers. For regular battles, the H8K2 is better used as a heavy bomber, fielding a powerful defensive armament in the form of 20 mm cannons and 7.7 mm HMGs. Its large size, however, makes it an easy target for AA or interceptors. In naval battles, it can be armed with two torpedoes and, thanks to the floats, land and take off from water, allowing it to capture points, although this is extremely risky.
 == General info ==

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 == 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}} Japanese bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.57 "Battle March"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a variant of the '''Kawanishi H8K''' family of flying boats used by the Imperial Japanese Navy. The H8K was remarkably versatile and called "the most outstanding water-based combat aircraft of the Second World War" by  Aircraft historian René Francillon. The H8K2 is a variant of the H8K. This variant employed Mitsubishi MK4Q Kasei 22 engines and improved tail gun turret. It was developed in 1943 and also fielded ASV (Air-Surface Vessel) radars on its last batch of the total 112 produced.
 == General info ==

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{About
 |about = Japanese bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-|usage = the premium H8K plane
+|usage = the premium version
 |link = H8K3
 }}
@@ Line 118: / Line 118: @@
 The H8K2 can be thought of as a Japanese version of the German [[BV 238]], and plays similarly. However, there are some key differences between the two aircraft. The H8K2 can be used in both Naval battles, and Air battles, though there are some key limitations. The aircraft has a strong defensive armament suite of ten guns (five 20 mm cannons and five 7.7 mm machine guns), and can also carry a pair of torpedoes. However, it is a very large aircraft, and is easily shot down by enemy anti-aircraft fire. In general, the aircraft should avoid close-in, frontline combat, and instead be used as a heavy bomber/support aircraft.
-The first playstyle for this aircraft would be a heavy bomber in RB. The aircraft benefits from airspawn, meaning that it is much less vulnerable from interception. However, there is one key limitation to this role - the H8K2's tiny payload. The aircraft can only carry a maximum of 1,600 kilograms of bombs, in two 800 kg bombs. This effectively limits the aircraft to destroying a single base, which doesn't yield great bonuses. The 800 kg bombs are also ineffective against ground targets, as they drop together. This means that the only viable option against ground targets are the 60 kg bombs. However, these are also rather ineffective due to their tiny size and low explosive mass.
+The first playstyle for this aircraft would be a heavy bomber in RB. The aircraft benefits from airspawn, meaning that it is much less vulnerable from interception. However, there is one key limitation to this role - the H8K2's tiny payload. The aircraft can only carry a maximum of 1,600 kg of bombs, in two 800 kg bombs. This effectively limits the aircraft to destroying a single base, which doesn't yield great bonuses. The 800 kg bombs are also ineffective against ground targets, as they drop together. This means that the only viable option against ground targets are the 60 kg bombs. However, these are also rather ineffective due to their tiny size and low explosive mass.
 The second, and more interesting playstyle would be in Naval RB. The aircraft is a floatplane, meaning that it can be used to cap bases. As well, the aircraft can carry two torpedoes, which are very effective against larger vessels. Thus, the aircraft could be used as a torpedo-bomber, staying low and attacking enemies with torpedoes from a distance. However, do not approach to close to enemy naval vessels, as the H8K is massive and an easy target for enemy AAA.
-When being attacked, one excellent option is the H8K's defensive armament. The 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons are essentially upgraded MG FF cannons, and can do extensive damage to attacking fighters. However, take note that the aircraft has very limited protection from the underside, similar to other flying boats. Try to bait attacking fighters to your six (and slightly to the right or left), so that you can engage them with the tail, dorsal ''and'' beam turrets.
+When being attacked, one excellent option is the H8K's defensive armament. The 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannons are essentially upgraded MG FF cannons, and can do extensive damage to attacking fighters. However, take note that the aircraft has very limited protection from the underside, similar to other flying boats. Try to bait attacking fighters to your six (and slightly to the right or left), so that you can engage them with the tail, dorsal and beam turrets.
 === Manual Engine Control ===

@@ Line 58: / Line 58: @@
 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 402 || 379 || 260 || ~4 || ~3
+| 560 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 402 || 379 || 260 || ~4 || ~3
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 89: / Line 89: @@
 {{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.'' -->
-{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Navy Type 98 Number 25 (250 kg)|Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 (800 kg)|Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg)|Type 91 Model 2 (835 kg)}}
+{{main|Navy Type 97 Number 6 (60 kg)|Navy Type 98 Number 25 (250 kg)|Number 80 Mod. 1 (800 kg)|Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP (800 kg)|Type 91 Model 2 (835 kg)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
@@ Line 97: / Line 97: @@
 * 8 x 250 kg Navy Type 98 Number 25 bombs (2,000 kg total)
 * 2 x 800 kg Navy Type 99 Number 80 AP bombs (1,600 kg total)
-* 2 x 800 kg Navy Type Number 80 Model 1 bombs (1,600 kg total)
+* 2 x 800 kg Number 80 Mod. 1 bombs (1,600 kg total)
 === Defensive armament ===
@@ Line 185: / Line 185: @@
 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=japan&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=h8k2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=h8k2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
@@ Line 194: / Line 194: @@
 == External links ==
-<!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''other literature.''-->
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wt:en/devblog/current/880|[Devblog] The Aerial Cruiser of Japan: H8K2 and H8K3]]

@@ Line 6: / Line 6: @@
 {{Specs-Card
 |code=h8k2
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

@@ Line 107: / Line 107: @@
 * 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, nose turret (270 rpg)
-* 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, dorsal turret (270 rpg)
+* 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, dorsal turret (450 rpg)
 * 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, 2 x beam turrets (270 rpg)
-* 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, tail turret (270 rpg)
+* 1 x 20 mm Type 99 Model 1 cannon, tail turret (540 rpg)
 * 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, 2 x cockpit turrets (582 rpg)
 * 1 x 7.7 mm Type 92 machine gun, 2 x wing root turrets (582 rpg)

@@ Line 184: / Line 184: @@
 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=japan&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=h8k2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == 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.''

@@ Line 181: / Line 181: @@
 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
@@ Line 191: / Line 194: @@
 <!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''-->
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/307703-kawanishi-h8k2/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 {{AirManufacturer Kawanishi}}
 {{Japan bombers}}

@@ Line 170: / Line 170: @@
 *** Very unreliable to land on regular run-ways
 ** Bombs drop in series
 * Common Navy plane construction:
 ** Poor defensive armament: [[Type 99 Model 1 (20 mm)|20 mm Type 99 Model 1 Cannon]]
@@ Line 186: / Line 185: @@
 == 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.''