Hampden TB Mk I - Revision history

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-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage2_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Skins

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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.'' -->
-{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
+{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|S.A.P. Mk.II (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|A.P. Mk.I (2,000 lb)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 1 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
 * 6 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (3,000 lb total)
 * 4 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs + 2 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (5,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 388 || 359 || 210 || ~5 || ~3
+| 506 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 388 || 359 || 210 || ~5 || ~3
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (600 rpg)
+* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, dorsal turret (900 rpg = 1,800 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, dorsal turret (1,300 rpg = 2,600 total)
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, ventral turret (950 rpg = 1,900 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, ventral turret (1,350 rpg = 2,700 total)
 == Usage in battles ==

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 ==== Details ====
-[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 004.png|450px|thumb|right|Extremely low-level bombing in the {{PAGENAME}}.]]
+[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 004.png|350px|thumb|right|Extremely low-level bombing in the {{PAGENAME}}.]]
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 === Offensive armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
-[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 003.png|450px|thumb|right|Rear-facing ventral gunner, critical to protecting the lower rear portion of the bomber.]]
+[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 003.png|350px|thumb|right|Rear-facing ventral gunner, critical to protecting the lower rear portion of the bomber.]]
 <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|Browning (7.7 mm)}}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 005.png|450px|thumb|right|Light armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery evaporate under the {{PAGENAME}}'s 6 x 250 lb bombs.]]
+[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 005.png|350px|thumb|right|Light armoured vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery evaporate under the {{PAGENAME}}'s 6 x 250 lb bombs.]]
 This bomber is strictly that; a bomber. With a mediocre defensive armament and only a single offensive 7.7 mm machine gun, engaging enemy aircraft is an absolute last resort. The lack of defensive capabilities, combined with the thin tail and wings, make the Hampden TB a fragile aircraft. Upon spawning, climb at a very shallow angle to increase your speed and altitude at the same time. When the bomb points are in range, level off and drop your load. This will make you significantly lighter and allow you to return to base extremely quickly. During this time, one must take care to avoid aircraft that will now be at your altitude. A shallow dive will allow a boost in speed, and a corkscrew over the airfield will let you drop the remaining altitude without ripping due to speed.
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 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
-[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 001.png|450px|thumb|right|]]
+[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 001.png|350px|thumb|right|]]
 '''Pros:'''
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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).'' -->
-[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 002.png|450px|thumb|right|]]
+[[File:Hampton TB MkI AN TRN 26 002.png|350px|thumb|right|]]
-The Handley Page Hampden was the last and fastest twin-engined bomber of the "trio" during the "Phoney" War. It was designed to meet Air Ministry Specification B.9/32 which called for a faster, heavier, and more powerful bomber that would replace the existing Bristol Blenheim and the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley. The designer, G.V Vokert, designed an interesting prototype, designated HP.52. This plane was originally powered by Napier Sabre Dagger engines, but switched to the more powerful Bristol Pegasus radial engines. Originally the Hampden had two Vickers K guns in ventral and dorsal positions, which proved to be inadequate for daylight defence. This was then switched to two Vickers K guns with modifications. The Hampden had many nicknames, because of the slim, compact and cramped fuselage. It was nicknamed the "Flying Suitcase". It was oddly similar in role and appearance to the German fast day-bomber Do 17, nicknamed the "Flying Pencil".
+The Handley Page Hampden was the last and fastest twin-engined bomber of the "trio" during the Phoney War. It was designed to meet Air Ministry Specification B.9/32 which called for a faster, heavier, and more powerful bomber that would replace the existing Bristol Blenheim and the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley. The designer, G.V Vokert, designed an interesting prototype, designated HP.52. This plane was originally powered by Napier Sabre Dagger engines, but switched to the more powerful Bristol Pegasus radial engines. Originally the Hampden had two Vickers K guns in ventral and dorsal positions, which proved to be inadequate for daylight defence. This was then switched to two Vickers K guns with modifications. The Hampden had many nicknames, because of the slim, compact and cramped fuselage. It was nicknamed the "Flying Suitcase". It was oddly similar in role and appearance to the German fast day-bomber Do 17, nicknamed the "Flying Pencil".
-RAF Squadron No.49 was the first to receive their new Hampdens. Bearing the brunt of early bombing raids on Europe. The Hampden proved no match for ''Luftwaffe'' fighters. It was subsequently switched to various night time operations, such as mine-laying, bombing raids on German soil, propaganda and torpedo bombing. Despite having great speed and manoeuvrability, the Hampden was declared obsolete and retired from service in 1942.
+RAF Squadron No.49 was the first to receive their new Hampdens. Bearing the brunt of early bombing raids on Europe. The Hampden proved no match for Luftwaffe fighters. It was subsequently switched to various night time operations, such as mine-laying, bombing raids on German soil, propaganda and torpedo bombing. Despite having great speed and manoeuvrability, the Hampden was declared obsolete and retired from service in 1942.
 == Media ==
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 ;Related development
+* [[Hampden (Family)]]
 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Dornier [[Do 17 E-1|Do 17]]
 * Junkers [[Ju 88 (Family)|Ju 88]]

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (500 rpg)
+* 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, nose turret (600 rpg)
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, dorsal turret (900 rpg = 1,800 total)
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, ventral turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine guns, ventral turret (950 rpg = 1,900 total)
 == Usage in battles ==

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 {{About
-|about=British bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+|about= British bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-|usage=other versions
+|usage= other versions
-|link=Hampden (Family)
+|link= Hampden (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card
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 The below tactics can be used in all games modes:
-'''''How to offensively engage an enemy aircraft:'''''
+'''How to offensively engage an enemy aircraft:'''
 If you happen to see an enemy aircraft, you should not engage. Only in cases that he is the last enemy player should you dare to attack him. Try and climb above him then dive to get in front of him. Then use your four 7.7 mm defensive machine guns to tear into his cockpit and knock out his pilot, engines and forward gunners.
-'''''How to perform defensive fighting:'''''
+'''How to perform defensive fighting:'''
 Should an enemy fighter move to engage you, do not try to outmanoeuvre him. Simply dive and go as low as you safely can while in gunner view and aim for his engine. Try and damage it or give him some nasty leaks to scare him off. If you're lucky he will burst into flames and fall to the ground.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Carries the largest payload of its contemporaries (the maximum payload knocks out two bases and can damage another)
+* Carries the largest payload of its contemporaries (the maximum payload knocks out two bases)
 * Has a nose-mounted fixed machine gun for pilot usage
 * Rear gunners make short work of chasing biplanes
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 {{Youtube-gallery|Lec0mwCN81I|'''The Shooting Range #84''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 10:41 discusses the Hampden TB Mk I.}}
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 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * Dornier [[Do 17 E-1|Do 17]]
 * Junkers [[Ju 88 (Family)|Ju 88]]
 * Lioré et Olivier [[LeO 451 early|LeO 45]]
 * Martin [[B-10B|B-10]]
 * Yokosuka [[P1Y1 mod. 11|P1Y]]
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