He 162 A-2 - Revision history

U48664895: Updated description to new format

2023-10-21T17:00:05Z

Updated description to new format

U44629479: /* Media */ Added Shooting Range episode

2023-08-07T15:41:22Z

‎Media: Added Shooting Range episode

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-01-31T22:06:44Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-11-19T22:27:33Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-04-29T08:26:29Z

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U44629479: Edits

2022-04-27T23:00:57Z

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U38088265: /* Engine performance */

2021-10-16T14:19:29Z

‎Engine performance

U38088265: /* Pros and cons */

2021-03-18T11:58:15Z

‎Pros and cons

U20553574: i added one more con to this edit, its very important in my opinion or the most important regarding this plane

2021-02-22T14:25:54Z

i added one more con to this edit, its very important in my opinion or the most important regarding this plane

U20553574: i provided more accurate cons and pros how this plane behaves, now everything looks logicaly, please keep these changes im author of previous edits, in my opinion previously it looked bad

2021-02-22T14:23:29Z

i provided more accurate cons and pros how this plane behaves, now everything looks logicaly, please keep these changes im author of previous edits, in my opinion previously it looked bad

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
+Initially designated the He 500, the He 162 was a very unique jet fighter. The He 162 was aptly nicknamed "Salamander" but was later given the official name "Volksjäger". It was intended to be flown by anyone, beginners and experts alike. One of the unique design features of the Salamander is the single jet engine mounted on the top of the fuselage. This provided easy access for maintenance and protected the engine from ingesting rocks or other debris on runways. The [[He 162 A-1|A-1]] was armed with dual [[MK 108 (30 mm)|MK 108]] cannons, but excessive vibrations when firing forced the A-2 variant to utilize the 20 mm [[MG 151 (20 mm)|MG 151]] cannon found in many German aircraft. Although the Salamander had unfavourable landing and stall characteristics, it was quite a comfortable aircraft to fly, and pilots noted it was stable in flight.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
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 {{Specs-Economy}}
-"Offensive 20 mm", "Compressor", "Wings repair", then "Engine", is the recommended order of unlocking. Why? The stock MG 151 belts are bad as they lack the very powerful HE ''Minengeschosse''. Compressor and Engine are no-brainers. Everything that improves acceleration is a must for early jets. Wings repair is superior to new cannons, the stock MG 151 does not overheat and accuracy is acceptable in short bursts.
+"Offensive 20 mm", "Compressor", "Wings repair", then "Engine", is the recommended order of unlocking. The stock MG 151 belts are bad as they lack the very powerful HE ''Minengeschoß'' rounds. Compressor and Engine are no-brainers. Everything that improves acceleration is a must for early jets. Wings repair is superior to new cannons, the stock MG 151 does not overheat and accuracy is acceptable in short bursts.
 == Armaments ==
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 * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
-The twin MG 151s are one of the weaker cannons equipped by the early Rank 5 jets. However, when compared to the 30 mm Mk. 108s found on other German jets, its cannons have acceptable muzzle velocity, though this will remain a problem. The ammo count is less than enough considering the speeds at which jet combat takes place.
+The twin MG 151s are one of the weaker cannons equipped by the early Rank 5 jets. However, when compared to the 30 mm MK 108s found on other German jets, its cannons have acceptable muzzle velocity, though this will remain a problem. The ammo count is less than enough considering the speeds at which jet combat takes place. As for ammunition belts, the air target belt is the best one due to its ample amount of HE rounds in the belt composition.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|riDifkZU46w|'''The Most Dreadful Plane I've Flown - He 162 A-2''' - ''DEFYN'' (Review starts at 1:35)|L31N5vEwV0U|'''Realistic: He 162 A-2 [Totally Unforgiving]''' - ''Jengar''|JkMBRzBRQsg|'''Subscribers Choice: He-162 A-2 - Realistic Battle''' - ''MagzTV''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|Jxg17aav2ZM|'''The Shooting Range #366''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:25 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|riDifkZU46w|'''The Most Dreadful Plane I've Flown - He 162 A-2''' - ''DEFYN'' (Review starts at 1:35)|L31N5vEwV0U|'''Realistic: He 162 A-2 [Totally Unforgiving]''' - ''Jengar''|JkMBRzBRQsg|'''Subscribers Choice: He-162 A-2 - Realistic Battle''' - ''MagzTV''}}
 == See also ==

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 Like the Me 262 Schwalbe, the Volksjäger proved to be too little too late.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 Initially this Heinkel fighter was designated He 500, but by October, in order to fool enemy intelligence services, the RLM redesignated the plane He 162; the number being previously assigned to a Messerschmitt fast bomber prototype that competed with the Ju 88. At the same time, the fighter was named the Salamander, which initially was the codename for the entire program.
 == Media ==

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-| usage = other version
+| usage = the other version
 | link = He 162 A-1
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 * 2 x 20 mm MG 151 cannons, chin-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
-The twin MG 151s are one of the weaker cannons equipped by the early Rank 5 jets. However, when compared to the 30 mm Mk. 108's found on other German jets, its cannons have acceptable muzzle velocity, though this will remain a problem. The ammo count is less than enough considering the speeds at which jet combat takes place.
+The twin MG 151s are one of the weaker cannons equipped by the early Rank 5 jets. However, when compared to the 30 mm Mk. 108s found on other German jets, its cannons have acceptable muzzle velocity, though this will remain a problem. The ammo count is less than enough considering the speeds at which jet combat takes place.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 This aircraft is best used exclusively for Boom & Zoom attacks and fighting at high altitudes (over 5 km).
-It bleeds energy fast in dogfights against early jets, and when matched with propeller planes, dogfights become suicide. Head-ons may seem like a good idea due to the plane's small size and powerful 20 mm cannons, but keep in mind that most of the time you will be fighting American or British aircraft, which will often one-shot or severely damage you with their multiple sets of .50 cal's or Hispanos.
+It bleeds energy fast in dogfights against early jets, and when matched with propeller planes, dogfights become suicide. Head-ons may seem like a good idea due to the plane's small size and powerful 20 mm cannons, but keep in mind that most of the time you will be fighting American or British aircraft, which will often one-shot or severely damage you with their multiple sets of .50 cals or Hispanos.
 He 162 is an excellent bomber hunter, especially if you choose to fly with minimum (8 min) fuel and go to intercept bombers attacking your team's bases. Your 20 mm and small size will make you a deadly opponent, but keep in mind that most propeller bombers at this rank have great defensive armaments. When up-tiered with jets you will probably never see a bomber in-game.
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 == History ==
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-Initially, this Heinkel fighter was designated He 500, but by October, in order to fool enemy intelligence services, the RLM redesignated the plane He 162; the number being previously assigned to a Messerschmitt fast bomber prototype that competed with the Ju 88. At the same time, the fighter was named the Salamander, which initially was the codename for the very same fast bomber design. The official name at the start of introduction was ''Volksjäger'' to emphasize the usage as ''every man's fighter'' similar to ''Volkswagen'' aka VW.
+Initially, this Heinkel fighter was designated He 500, but by October, in order to fool enemy intelligence services, the RLM redesignated the plane He 162; the number being previously assigned to a Messerschmitt fast bomber prototype that competed with the Ju 88. At the same time, the fighter was named the Salamander, which initially was the codename for the very same fast bomber design. The official name at the start of introduction was '''Volksjäger''' to emphasize the usage as "every man's fighter" similar to Volkswagen aka VW.
 Overall 170 to 320 aircraft were produced, most of them A-2 variants. The previous A-1 were first fitted with Mk108, but these shocked the airframe too hard and were changed into the less recoil-heavy MG 151/20. An interesting feature is the dorsal mounted engine. It serves two purposes; first: Easier maintenance like with Me 262s underwing gondolas and second - and most importantly: The high installation greatly reduced foreign object damage - or FOD. Unpaved runways were common on all sides in WW2 and rocks and other debris were often sucked into the intake -- the main cause of engine failures in early jets.
-Albeit named the Volksjäger, the jet was a dangerous vehicle for beginners. Short flight time and a high stall speed compared to the gliders most recruits trained on caused a high after-combat crash rate, especially on landing approaches. Pilots often failed to attain the recommended landing speed of 250 km/h (100 more than the Bf109) due either inexperience or lack of fuel. The high landing speed was the cause of even more deadly problems.
+Albeit named the Volksjäger, the jet was a dangerous vehicle for beginners. Short flight time and a high stall speed compared to the gliders most recruits trained on caused a high after-combat crash rate, especially on landing approaches. Pilots often failed to attain the recommended landing speed of 250 km/h (100 more than the Bf 109) due either inexperience or lack of fuel. The high landing speed was the cause of even more deadly problems.
 In the air, however, the aircraft was praised even by its foes. Allied pilots loved to take the captured He 162s into the air, praising its smooth flight and good controllability. The only downside was the weak rudder and weak in the literal meaning. RAF pilot, Flt Lt. R. A. Marks, despite being instructed not to use heavy rudder on high speed, performed a low-altitude, high-speed barrel roll during a demonstration. A fin and rudder assembly ripped out of its socket, the sudden loss of control and insufficient height resulted in a fatal crash.
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+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=he-162a-2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
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 * [[wikipedia:Heinkel_He_162|[Wikipedia] Heinkel He 162]]
 * [http://www.airvectors.net/avhe162.html <nowiki>[Air Vectors]</nowiki> The Heinkel He 162 Volksjaeger]
 {{AirManufacturer Heinkel}}
 {{Germany jet aircraft}}

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 |-
 ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
-! colspan="2" | Empty mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
+! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 |-
-| colspan="2" | BMW 003 ||  1
+| colspan="2" | BMW 003 || 1
-| colspan="2" | 1,877 kg || colspan="2" | 205 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
+| colspan="2" | 1,990 kg || colspan="2" | 212 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
-! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
+! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
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 ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
-! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 23m fuel
+! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 26m fuel
 |-
 | 673 kg || colspan="2" | Axial-flow turbojet
-| 2,044 kg || 2,313 kg || 2,375 kg || 2,495 kg
+| 2,132 kg || 2,342 kg || 2,465 kg || 2,495 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="4" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (108%)
 |-
 ! Condition || 100% || 108%
-! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 23m fuel || MTOW
+! 8m fuel || 20m fuel || 26m fuel || MTOW
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 | ''Stationary'' || 801 kgf || 910 kgf
-| 0.46 || 0.39 || 0.38 || 0.36
+| 0.43 || 0.39 || 0.37 || 0.36
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-| ''Optimal'' || 801 kgf<br />(0 km/h) || 910 kgf<br />(0 km/h)
+| ''Optimal'' || 801 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || 910 kgf<br>(0 km/h)
-| 0.46 || 0.39 || 0.38 || 0.36
+| 0.43 || 0.39 || 0.37 || 0.36
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 * Great manoeuvrability at high speed
 * Good acceleration for an early jet at speeds below 800 km/h
-* Excellent shallow dive rate, can catch up in shallow dive almost every later jet
+* Excellent shallow dive rate
 * Hard-hitting armament of two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons that fires Minengeschoß shells
 * Small wing surface area means difficult target to shoot down
 * Very good visibility
 * Does not have war emergency power, however, the throttle can push up to 108%
-* Relatively good bomber hunter, especially if the oponent lacks defensive armaments
+* Relatively good bomber hunter, especially if the opponent lacks defensive armaments
 * Can use its 108% throttle almost indefinitely above 6,000 m
 * Great roll rate
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Above 800 km/h acceleration in straight line is almost non-existent
+* Above 800 km/h, acceleration in straight line is almost non-existent
 * Not beginner-friendly
-* Suitable only for energy fighting, loses all energy in rapid elevator turns
+* Suitable only for energy fighting, loses all energy in turns
 * Bad manoeuvrability at low speed
-* Very fragile even as for a jet, little damage can cause significant performance loss
+* Very fragile even for a jet, a little damage can cause significant performance loss
 * Limited amount of ammunition
 * Limited energy retention due to bad high-speed engine performance and a lightweight airframe

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 '''Pros:'''
 * Faces almost only propeller-powered aircraft and some early jets
 * Great manoeuvrability at high speed
-* Good climb rate for an early jet
+* Good acceleration for an early jet at speeds below 800 km/h
 * Excellent shallow dive rate, can catch up in shallow dive almost every later jet
 * Hard-hitting armament of two 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons that fires Minengeschoß shells
 * Loses no energy in rudder turns still maintaining above acceptable turning radius
 * Small wing surface area means difficult target to shoot down
 * Very good visibility
 * Does not have war emergency power, however, the throttle can push up to 108%
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Very inferior plane to the F84B-26, its main enemy, in almost every aspect, excluding weaponry and manoeuvrability
+* Above 800 km/h acceleration in straight line is almost non-existent
-* Not beginner-friendly, will need experience and practice to play efficiently
+* Not beginner-friendly
 * Bad manoeuvrability at low speed
-* Energy retention limited due to top-end engine performance and a lightweight airframe
+* Very fragile even as for a jet, little damage can cause significant performance loss
 * Setting throttle above 100% does not bring significant gain of power
 * Armour protecting the pilot insufficient to prevent knock-out
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 * Engine mounted on top, vertical manoeuvre techniques need to account for the pitching-down moment of the engine thrust
 * Engine easily overheats below 2,000 m
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=jet_fighter&vehicle=he-162a-2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[He 162 A-1]]
 ;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 * [[Me 163 B]]{{-}}[[Me 163 B-0]]
 * [[BI]]