Meteor F Mk 4 G.41F - Revision history

U38088265: /* Offensive armament */ Updated

2024-06-22T15:23:27Z

‎Offensive armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-03-16T13:46:24Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: Reverted edits by U144497560 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

2023-11-11T09:57:54Z

Reverted edits by U144497560 (talk) to last revision by U44629479

U144497560: Added history detail to the Meteor Mk 4

2023-10-31T10:01:50Z

Added history detail to the Meteor Mk 4

U44629479: Edits

2022-12-09T21:12:45Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Details */

2022-11-23T22:27:07Z

‎Details

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-24T21:14:17Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-03-28T15:18:18Z

Edits

U105247809: /* Survivability and armour */

2022-03-28T14:42:26Z

‎Survivability and armour

U38088265: /* Engine performance */

2021-08-21T16:24:44Z

‎Engine performance

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 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 <!-- ''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|Hispano Mk.V (20 mm)}}
+{{main|Hispano Mk.II (20 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, nose-mounted (200 rpg top-left + 190 rpg bottom-left + 190 top-right + 200 rpg bottom-right = 780 total)
+* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, nose-mounted (180 rpg = 720 total)
 === Suspended armament ===

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:46, 16 March 2024
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	* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, nose-mounted (200 rpg top-left + 190 rpg bottom-left + 190 top-right + 200 rpg bottom-right = 780 total)		* 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.V cannons, nose-mounted (200 rpg top-left + 190 rpg bottom-left + 190 top-right + 200 rpg bottom-right = 780 total)
		+
		+	=== Suspended armament ===
		+	{{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\|H.E. M.C. Mk.13 (1,000 lb)}}
		+
		+	The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
		+
		+	* Without load
		+	* 2 x 1,000 lb H.E. M.C. Mk.13 bombs (2,000 lb total)

	== Usage in battles ==		== Usage in battles ==

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 ;Armour
 * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
 * 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
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 ;Modules
 * Critical components are located at the front of the aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls).
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 == History ==
-The Gloster Meteor F.Mk. 4 was a further improvement upon the earlier Mk.3 variant, with new Derwent 5 engines and a stronger fuselage. This was also the first Meteor to be exported to other countries, with 50 being exported to Argentina, 48 to Belgium, 20 to Denmark, 12 to Egypt and 38 to the Netherlands.
+<!-- ''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).'' -->
 {{break}}
 {{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}|expand=true}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 In 1946 the Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4 was introduced; a variant intended to replace the F.Mk.3. The prototype F.Mk.4 flew for the first time on May 17th 1945; the new variant was powered by Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk.5 turbojet engines, producing 1,590 kg of thrust (more than twice as much as the Derwent Mk.1). The engines were fitted in new extended nacelles, which reduced drag, and a strengthened airframe design was incorporated to harness the increased power. Fitted with the new engines, the Meteor F.Mk.4 would go on to set two world air speed records in November 1945 and then again in September 1946.

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 ;Armour
 * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
 * 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
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 ;Modules
 * Critical components are located at the front of the aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls).
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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).'' -->
 {{break}}
 {{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}|expand=true}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 In 1946 the Gloster Meteor F.Mk.4 was introduced; a variant intended to replace the F.Mk.3. The prototype F.Mk.4 flew for the first time on May 17th 1945; the new variant was powered by Rolls-Royce Derwent Mk.5 turbojet engines, producing 1,590 kg of thrust (more than twice as much as the Derwent Mk.1). The engines were fitted in new extended nacelles, which reduced drag, and a strengthened airframe design was incorporated to harness the increased power. Fitted with the new engines, the Meteor F.Mk.4 would go on to set two world air speed records in November 1945 and then again in September 1946.

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 * High top speed
 * Good energy retention
-* Good at turning below 650 kph
+* Good at turning below 650 km/h
 * Good climb rate
 * Excellent ammo capacity for cannons (190 RPG for two of the cannons, 200 RPG for the other two)
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=jet_fighter&vehicle=meteor_fmk4_lw Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=meteor_fmk4_lw Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 495 || 462 || 290 || ~8 || ~4
+| 999 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 495 || 462 || 290 || ~8 || ~4
 |-
 |}

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
-<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->[[File:Meteor F Mk 4.png|thumb|Armour Layout for the Meteor F Mk 4 G.41F]]
+<!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
 * 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
 * 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
 * 12.7 mm Steel plate in the nose.
-* Critical components located at the front of and wings of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
+;Modules
+* Critical components are located at the front of the aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls).
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine
-! colspan="4" | Aircraft mass
+! colspan="3" | Aircraft mass
 |-
 ! colspan="2" | Engine name || Number
-! colspan="2" | Empty mass || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
+! colspan="1" | {{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" | Rolls-Royce Derwent 5 || 2
-| colspan="2" | 5,516 kg || colspan="2" | 194 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
+| colspan="1" | 5,629 kg || colspan="2" | 197 kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
 ! colspan="3" | Engine characteristics
-! colspan="3" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br />Weight
+! colspan="2" | Mass with fuel (no weapons load) || rowspan="2" | Max Takeoff<br>Weight
 |-
 ! Weight (each) || colspan="2" | Type
-! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 24m fuel
+! 5m fuel || 19m fuel
 |-
 | 443 kg || colspan="2" | Centrifugal-flow turbojet
-| 5,888 kg || 6,539 kg || 6,739 kg || 6,940 kg
+| 5,989 kg || 6,829 kg || 6,940 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 (100%)
+! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
 |-
 ! Condition || 100% || WEP
-! 7m fuel || 20m fuel || 24m fuel || MTOW
+! 5m fuel || 19m fuel || MTOW
 |-
 | ''Stationary'' || 1,587 kgf || N/A
-| 0.54 || 0.49 || 0.47 || 0.46
+| 0.53 || 0.46 || 0.46
 |-
 | ''Optimal'' || 1,587 kgf<br>(0 km/h) || N/A
-| 0.54 || 0.49 || 0.47 || 0.46
+| 0.53 || 0.46 || 0.46
 |-
 |}