IAR 316B - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Added custom loadouts

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‎Suspended armament: Added custom loadouts

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2023-09-03T12:23:13Z

‎Description

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‎Pros and cons

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Undo revision 140137 by U69651212 (talk)

U69651212: Grammar edits

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‎Description: store info

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‎Flight performance

U38088265: /* Pros and cons */

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‎Pros and cons

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Romanian-licensed helicopter based on the Aérospatiale SA.316B design. The production started in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, and ended in 1987. The helicopter used the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB engine. It had a two-seat cockpit with a large glass canopy that offered good visibility. The cabin had two doors and could fit up to three passengers. The IAR 316B was adapted to carry Eastern-bloc weapons such as 57 mm rockets, 7.62 mm machine guns, and anti-tank missiles. Out of the 250 units produced, 125 were used by the Romanian military and the rest were sold to other countries such as Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
-It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]]. It shares some similarities with the French SA 316B Alouette III, but also has some advantages. It can equip machine guns for aerial combat, as well as Malyutka-2 ATGMs and S-5K rockets for ground attack. However, it still lacks adequate armor and needs careful piloting to avoid being shot down. The IAR 316B is agile and fast, but the pilot must be aware of its limitations and capabilities in order to survive over the battlefield.
+It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]]. It shares some similarities with the French SA 316B Alouette III, but also has some advantages. It can equip machine guns for aerial combat, as well as Malyutka-2 ATGMs and S-5K rockets for ground attack. However, it still lacks adequate armour and needs careful piloting to avoid being shot down. The IAR 316B is agile and fast, but the pilot must be aware of its limitations and capabilities in order to survive over the battlefield.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* 6 x 9M14-2 Malyutka-2 missiles + 32 x S-5K rockets
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 == Usage in battles ==
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 '''Cons:'''
-* Absence of armor, requiring caution to avoid vulnerability to enemy attacks
+* Absence of armour, requiring caution to avoid vulnerability to enemy attacks
 * Limited secondary armament options, potentially restricting tactical versatility
-* Machine guns are ineffective against heavily armored targets, necessitating alternative approaches for engaging such threats
+* Machine guns are ineffective against heavily armoured targets, necessitating alternative approaches for engaging such threats
 == History ==

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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 helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter 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 premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} French utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Romanian-licensed helicopter based on the Aérospatiale SA.316B design. The production started in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, and ended in 1987. The helicopter used the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB engine. It had a two-seat cockpit with a large glass canopy that offered good visibility. The cabin had two doors and could fit up to three passengers. The IAR 316B was adapted to carry Eastern-bloc weapons such as 57 mm rockets, 7.62 mm machine guns, and anti-tank missiles. Out of the 250 units produced, 125 were used by the Romanian military and the rest were sold to other countries such as Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
-Aérospatiale licensed the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Industria Aeronautică Româniă to build the SA.316B as the IAR 316B. Manufacturing began in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, with production ending in 1987. These helicopters were built with the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB powerplant. 250 total units were manufactured, with 125 remaining for use in with the Romanian military. The rest of the manufactured helicopters were exported to other nations including Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
+It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]]. It shares some similarities with the French SA 316B Alouette III, but also has some advantages. It can equip machine guns for aerial combat, as well as Malyutka-2 ATGMs and S-5K rockets for ground attack. However, it still lacks adequate armor and needs careful piloting to avoid being shot down. The IAR 316B is agile and fast, but the pilot must be aware of its limitations and capabilities in order to survive over the battlefield.
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Ample rockets and missiles for air-to-ground
+* Abundant arsenal of rockets and missiles, offering exceptional air-to-ground firepower
-* Machine guns provide defence against enemy helicopters
+* Effective machine guns capable of providing defense against enemy helicopters
 '''Cons:'''
-* No armour
+* Absence of armor, requiring caution to avoid vulnerability to enemy attacks
-* Limited secondary armament
+* Limited secondary armament options, potentially restricting tactical versatility
-* Machine guns are useless versus heavy armour
+* Machine guns are ineffective against heavily armored targets, necessitating alternative approaches for engaging such threats
 == History ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} French utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]].
-Aérospatiale licensed the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Industria Aeronautică Româniă to build the SA.316B as the IAR 316B. Manufacturing began in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, with production ending in 1987. These helicopters were built with the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB power plant. 250 total units were manufactured, with 125 remaining for use in with the Romanian military. The rest of the manufactured helicopters were exported to other nations including Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
+Aérospatiale licensed the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Industria Aeronautică Româniă to build the SA.316B as the IAR 316B. Manufacturing began in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, with production ending in 1987. These helicopters were built with the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB powerplant. 250 total units were manufactured, with 125 remaining for use in with the Romanian military. The rest of the manufactured helicopters were exported to other nations including Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
-The cockpit of the helicopter is built for both a pilot and co-pilot to operate, with excellent views through the spacious glass canopy. Two cabin doors open to the passenger compartment, which can accommodate up to three passengers.
+The cockpit of the helicopter is built for both a pilot and co-pilot to operate with excellent views through the spacious glass canopy. Two cabin doors open to the passenger compartment, which can accommodate up to three passengers.
 The IAR 316B was modified to carry weapon systems more readily available in the Eastern-bloc section of Europe to include 57 mm rocket pods, 7.62 mm machine guns and other anti-tank missiles.
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 [[File:Iar316.jpg|thumb|The IAR-316, alongside with crew members]]
-The IAR 316 was a training helicopter produced by the "Industria Aeronautica Românească" (in translation: “Romanian Aeronautics Industry”) as a licensed version of the French “Aérospatiale Alouette III” (SA316 Alouette III Light Utility Helicopter). The production of this model started in 1971 at the IAR Factory in Ghimbav, Romania, and it was halted in 1987. A total of 250 helicopters were built, 125 for the Romanian Army, and the rest exported to countries like Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea. Some helicopters were even modified to use 57 mm rockets and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
+The IAR 316 was a training helicopter produced by the "Industria Aeronautica Românească" (in translation: "Romanian Aeronautics Industry") as a licensed version of the French "Aérospatiale Alouette III" (SA316 Alouette III Light Utility Helicopter). The production of this model started in 1971 at the IAR Factory in Ghimbav, Romania, and it was halted in 1987. A total of 250 helicopters were built, 125 for the Romanian Army, and the rest exported to countries like Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea. Some helicopters were even modified to use 57 mm rockets and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
 [[File:IAR-317 Skyfox.jpg|thumb|A IAR-317 Skyfox attack helicopter - this is the only example ever made.]]
-There was an attempt to convert the original model of IAR 316 into an attack helicopter named IAR 317 “Airfox”, however, only 1 prototype was ever built.
+There was an attempt to convert the original model of IAR 316 into an attack helicopter named IAR 317 "Airfox", however, only 1 prototype was ever built.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=iar_316b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} French utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/6062-development-sa-316b-alouette-iii-the-high-flying-skylark-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.87 "Locked On"]] and was removed from the store after the [[wt:en/news/6464-shop-war-thunder-birthday-sale-en|2019 Birthday Sale]].
-Aérospatiale licensed the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Industria Aeronautică Româniă to build the SA.316B as the IAR 316B. Manufacturing began in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, with production ending in 1987. These helicopters were built with the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB powerplant. 250 total units were manufactured with 125 remaining for use in with the Romanian military. The rest of the manufactured helicopters were exported to other nations including Pakistan, Angola and Guinea.
+Aérospatiale licensed the Romanian aircraft manufacturer Industria Aeronautică Româniă to build the SA.316B as the IAR 316B. Manufacturing began in 1971 in Brasov, Romania, with production ending in 1987. These helicopters were built with the Turbomeca Artouste IIIB power plant. 250 total units were manufactured, with 125 remaining for use in with the Romanian military. The rest of the manufactured helicopters were exported to other nations including Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea.
-The cockpit of the helicopter is built for both a pilot and co-pilot to operate with excellent views through the spacious glass canopy. Two cabin doors open to the passenger compartment which can accommodate up to three passengers.
+The cockpit of the helicopter is built for both a pilot and co-pilot to operate, with excellent views through the spacious glass canopy. Two cabin doors open to the passenger compartment, which can accommodate up to three passengers.
 The IAR 316B was modified to carry weapon systems more readily available in the Eastern-bloc section of Europe to include 57 mm rocket pods, 7.62 mm machine guns and other anti-tank missiles.
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 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the helicopter 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:Iar316.jpg|thumb|The IAR-316, alongside with crew members]]
-The IAR 316 was a training helicopter produced by the "Industria Aeronautica Românească" (in translation: "Romanian Aeronautics Industry") as a licensed version of the French "Aérospatiale Alouette III" (SA316 Alouette III Light Utility Helicopter). The production of this model started in 1971 at the IAR Factory in Ghimbav, Romania and it was halted in 1987. A total of 250 helicopters were built, 125 for the Romanian Army, and the rest exported in countries like Pakistan, Angola and Guinea. Some helicopters were even modified to use 57 mm rockets and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
+The IAR 316 was a training helicopter produced by the "Industria Aeronautica Românească" (in translation: “Romanian Aeronautics Industry”) as a licensed version of the French “Aérospatiale Alouette III” (SA316 Alouette III Light Utility Helicopter). The production of this model started in 1971 at the IAR Factory in Ghimbav, Romania, and it was halted in 1987. A total of 250 helicopters were built, 125 for the Romanian Army, and the rest exported to countries like Pakistan, Angola, and Guinea. Some helicopters were even modified to use 57 mm rockets and Anti-Tank Guided Missiles.
 [[File:IAR-317 Skyfox.jpg|thumb|A IAR-317 Skyfox attack helicopter - this is the only example ever made.]]
-There was an attempt to convert the original model of IAR 316 into an attack helicopter named IAR 317 "Airfox", however, only 1 prototype was ever built.
+There was an attempt to convert the original model of IAR 316 into an attack helicopter named IAR 317 “Airfox”, however, only 1 prototype was ever built.
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=iar_316b Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
+<gallery mode="packed" heights="150px">
 File:SA 316 WTWallpaper 001.jpg
 File:SA 316 WTWallpaper 003.jpg
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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:''
+<!-- ''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 helicopter;''
+* [[SA 316B Alouette III]]
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Heli-Flight}}
-''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
+<!-- ''Describe how the helicopter behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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 ! Stock
-| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}}
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 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| ___ || ___
+| 230 || 212
 |-
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 '''Pros:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 * ''encyclopedia page on the helicopter;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wikipedia:IAR 316|[Wikipedia] IAR 316]]
 * [https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/a316sa319alouetteiii/ <nowiki>[airforce-technology]</nowiki> SA316 / SA319 Alouette III Light Utility Helicopter]