Lincoln B Mk II - Revision history

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 * 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (4,000 lb total)
 * 1 x 8,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (8,000 lb total)
-* 1 x 12,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (12,000 lb total)
+* 1 x 12,000 lb H.C Mk.I bomb (12,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===

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 <!-- ''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)|M.C. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 6 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs (6,000 lb total)
 * 14 x 1,000 lb M.C. Mk.I bombs (14,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===

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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)|M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I (1,000 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)}}
+{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|M.C. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 14 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (7,000 lb total)
 * 6 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs (6,000 lb total)
-* 14 x 1,000 lb M.C. 1,000 lb Mk.I bombs (14,000 lb total)
+* 14 x 1,000 lb M.C. Mk.I bombs (14,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, dorsal turret (380 rpg = 760 total)
+* 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, dorsal turret (350 rpg = 700 total)
 * 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose turret (275 rpg = 550 total)
 * 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, tail turret (1,515 rpg = 3,030 total)

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 * 20 mm turret has limited elevation and depression
 * Does not stand a chance against heavy fighters and interceptors like the [[F-82E]]
 == History ==

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 * 20 mm turret has limited elevation and depression
 * Does not stand a chance against heavy fighters and interceptors like the [[F-82E]]
-* No access to [[wikipedia:Automatic_Gun-Laying_Turret|"Village Inn" Automatic Gun-Laying Turret]] present in model
+* No access to "Village Inn" [[wikipedia:Automatic_Gun-Laying_Turret|automatic gun-laying turret]] present in model
 == History ==

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.67 "Assault"]].
-The Avro Lincoln used to be the final propeller bomber in the famous British heavy bomber line until the [[Shackleton MR.Mk.2]] was introduced in [[Update "Direct Hit"]].  and it doesn't pull its punches. It takes the tremendous 14,000 lb payload from the Lancaster series, upgrades the defensive armament so it can actually defend itself, and is fitted with four boosted Rolls-Royce Merlin 68's that can propel the Lincoln to a respectable top speed for a heavy bomber. Unfortunately it still lacks a ventral or belly gunner, which means it will have difficulty defending itself from attacks from below.
+The Avro Lincoln doesn't pull its punches. It takes the tremendous 14,000 lb payload from the Lancaster series, upgrades the defensive armament so it can actually defend itself, and is fitted with four boosted Rolls-Royce Merlin 68 that can propel the Lincoln to a respectable top speed for a heavy bomber. Unfortunately it still lacks a ventral or belly gunner, which means it will have difficulty defending itself from attacks from below.
 == General info ==
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 The Lincoln plays similarly to how one would expect a British heavy bomber to; a slow, lumbering beast with a massive payload and mediocre defensive capabilities. Those who are comfortable with the Lancaster series will feel right at home with the Lincoln, as it is better in nearly every way possible. Altitude, speed and cloud cover are your best friends while flying the Lincoln, and its never a bad idea to have a few escort fighters around. Ideally, you should climb to around 5,000 - 6,000 m before beginning your run, turn your tail to any would-be attackers so you can light them up with your Hispanos, drop your bombs, then head back to base to reload your bombs for another run. Of course this strategy varies depending on your current situation and environment, but they all generally follow the same pattern.
-However, there is a very specific and dangerous play style, but is also significantly more fun. This would be the '''''Gunship''''' style, where you fly low and bomb ground targets while supporting your fighters. This play style has two distinct advantages. Firstly, it covers your weak belly from harassment and results in fighters approaching you from above or, even better, directly behind you so that you may shred them with your guns. Secondly, it allows you to be closer to your allies so that if you do get swarmed, they can assist and potentially save you. Despite this, the '''''Gunship''''' style is very dangerous and other heavy bombers perform it better such as the [[B-29/Tu-4 (Family)|B-29/Tu-4]], [[He 177 A-5|He 177]], and [[G8N1]] due to their vastly superior defensive armaments and stronger airframes.
+However, there is a very specific and dangerous play style, but is also significantly more fun. This would be the gunship style, where you fly low and bomb ground targets while supporting your fighters. This play style has two distinct advantages. Firstly, it covers your weak belly from harassment and results in fighters approaching you from above or, even better, directly behind you so that you may shred them with your guns. Secondly, it allows you to be closer to your allies so that if you do get swarmed, they can assist and potentially save you. Despite this, the gunship style is very dangerous and other heavy bombers perform it better such as the [[B-29/Tu-4 (Family)|B-29/Tu-4]], [[He 177 A-5|He 177]], and [[G8N1]] due to their vastly superior defensive armament and stronger airframe.
 === Specific Enemies Worth Noting ===
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 ==== American Aircraft ====
-The specific aircraft you face will depend on which game mode you are playing on due to the large 0.7 BR discrepancy between the Arcade Lincoln and the Realistic Lincoln. In Arcade, you will mainly face the late [[P-51D-30|P-51D]] and [[F-82E]] as these two can easily climb to your altitude and literally light you up with their Browning .50 cals. The [[P-47M-1-RE|P-47M]] and [[P-47N-15|P-47N]] can also be nuisances with their octuple Browning setups, sturdy airframes and powerful engines that only get more powerful the higher they have to chase you. In Realistic, things start to get a bit difficult, as you will be put up against extremely powerful and fast super props that will destroy you without a second thought. The main American ones you will encounter are the dangerous [[P-51H-5-NA|P-51H]], [[F7F-1]] and the exceptionally ruthless [[F8F-1B]]. There is not much you can do versus these aircraft aside from hope, pray, and fire your guns.
+The specific aircraft you face will depend on which game mode you are playing on due to the large 0.7 BR discrepancy between the Arcade Lincoln and the Realistic Lincoln. In Arcade, you will mainly face the late [[P-51D-30|P-51D]] and [[F-82E]] as these two can easily climb to your altitude and literally light you up with their Browning .50 cals. The [[P-47M-1-RE|P-47M]] and [[P-47N-15|P-47N]] can also be nuisances with their octuple Browning setups, sturdy airframe and powerful engine that only get more powerful the higher they have to chase you. In Realistic, things start to get a bit difficult, as you will be put up against extremely powerful and fast super props that will destroy you without a second thought. The main American ones you will encounter are the dangerous [[P-51H-5-NA|P-51H]], [[F7F-1]] and the exceptionally ruthless [[F8F-1B]]. There is not much you can do versus these aircraft aside from hope, pray, and fire your guns.
 ==== German Aircraft ====
 Britain versus Germany is a tale that stretches as far back as WW1, and their competitiveness when it comes to their aircraft shows this. The Lincoln will have to deal with quite a few deadly opponents that can shred it in seconds, namely the [[Bf 109 G-2/trop|G-2]], [[Bf 109 G-6|G-6]], [[Bf 109 G-10|G-10]] and [[Bf 109 K-4|K-4]] of the famed Bf 109 series, the [[Fw 190 D-9|D-9]] and [[Fw 190 D-12|D-12]]/[[Fw 190 D-13|D-13]] of the legendary Fw 190 series, and the [[Do 335 (Family)|Do 335]] family, all of which mount at least one MG 151 or MK 108 cannon that load the fearsome ''Minengeschoß'' round that doubles or triples their firepower. The 109's can be dealt with via pilot snipes and engine knock-outs, but the Dora 190's and Do 335's will be a bit tougher to destroy. Go for the engines on the Dora's and the wings on the Do 335's.
-==== Russian Aircraft ====
+==== Soviet Aircraft ====
-Russia is unique in its air doctrine, as all but a select few of their fighters are spectacular at low altitudes but awful at high altitudes. The most prominent exception of this rule is the notorious [[I-225]], a modified MiG-3 that is the king of high altitude combat. It will outspeed anything above 6,000 m and beat them in the climb there as well, and mounts a quadruple ShVAK 20 mm setup that can easily destroy the Lincoln with a few well-aimed bursts to the wings. However, it has no bulletproof glass or armour so it is very susceptible to pilot snipes and engine blow-outs. When at low altitude, you should pay attention for the [[La-9]], a Modified La-7 that mounts extremely powerful 23 mm cannons and wont even need to score a critical hit to down you.
+The Soviet Union is unique in its air doctrine, as all but a select few of their fighters are spectacular at low altitudes but awful at high altitudes. The most prominent exception of this rule is the notorious [[I-225]], a modified MiG-3 that is the king of high altitude combat. It will outspeed anything above 6,000 m and beat them in the climb there as well, and mounts a quadruple ShVAK 20 mm setup that can easily destroy the Lincoln with a few well-aimed bursts to the wings. However, it has no bulletproof glass or armour so it is very susceptible to pilot snipes and engine blow-outs. When at low altitude, you should pay attention for the [[La-9]], a Modified La-7 that mounts extremely powerful 23 mm cannons and wont even need to score a critical hit to down you.
 ==== British Aircraft ====

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Good defensive firepower (except against attacks from below)
+* Fairly responsive aileron control surfaces
 * Aircraft can remain airworthy with severe damage
 * Reasonably improved performance over the Lancaster
 * Massive payload that can destroy all 3 bases and have some bombs left over for the airfield
 '''Cons:'''
-* 20 mm turret has limited elevation and depression
+* Relatively poor climb rate
 * Long take off distance
 * No co-pilot
 * Does not stand a chance against heavy fighters and interceptors like the [[F-82E]]
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 == Media ==
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 == See also ==
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