Mosquito FB Mk XVIII - Revision history

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U7630298: Added a modifications section advising that players upgrade the 57 mm, as I found that accuracy was massively improved

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Added a modifications section advising that players upgrade the 57 mm, as I found that accuracy was massively improved

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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;'''Related development'''
+;Related development
-;* [[Mosquito (Family)]]
+* [[Mosquito (Family)]]
-;'''Aircraft of similar configuration and role'''
 * [[Ki-102 otsu]]
 * [[T18B-2]]
 == External links ==

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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;Similar aircraft fitted with a 57 mm gun
+;'''Related development'''
 * [[Ki-102 otsu]]
 * [[T18B-2]]
 == External links ==

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 * Has two pilots
 * 57 mm Molins Class M cannon has high penetration
-* Large fuel load: It is unlikely you will ever lose all fuel before you can land on the runway
+* Massive fuel load
 '''Cons:'''
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 * No defensive armament
 * Not the most nimble of aircraft, at times it can feel very heavy and clunky, especially with the added weight from the gun and armour
-* Large fuel load (minimum is 1 hr & 18 min, which adds a lot of weight)
+* Massive fuel load (minimum is 1 hr & 18 min, which adds a lot of weight)
 * Mediocre rate of climb
-* Inflexible; can only be used effectively as an attacker and not much else
+* Inflexible with roles, can only be used effectively as an attacker and not much else
 * Single ammunition for 57 mm cannon lacks explosive filler: AP-T

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 * Has two pilots
 * 57 mm Molins Class M cannon has high penetration
-* Massive fuel load
+* Large fuel load: It is unlikely you will ever lose all fuel before you can land on the runway
 '''Cons:'''
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 * No defensive armament
 * Not the most nimble of aircraft, at times it can feel very heavy and clunky, especially with the added weight from the gun and armour
-* Massive fuel load (minimum is 1 hr & 18 min, which adds a lot of weight)
+* Large fuel load (minimum is 1 hr & 18 min, which adds a lot of weight)
 * Mediocre rate of climb
-* Inflexible with roles, can only be used effectively as an attacker and not much else
+* Inflexible; can only be used effectively as an attacker and not much else
 * Single ammunition for 57 mm cannon lacks explosive filler: AP-T

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 Throughout its service, the "Tsetse" performed very well; the effectiveness of the new weapon was demonstrated on 10 March 1944 when Mk XVIIIs from 248 Squadron (escorted by four Mk VIs) engaged a German convoy of one U-boat and four destroyers, protected by 10 Ju-88s. Three of the Ju 88s were shot down. Pilot Tony Phillips destroyed one Ju-88 with four shells, one of which tore an engine clean off its wing. The U-boat was damaged. On 25 March, U-976 was sunk by Molins-armed Mosquitoes. On 10 June, U-281 was abandoned in the face of intense air attack from No. 248 Squadron and was later sunk by a Liberator of No. 206 Squadron. On 5 April 1945, five German surface ships in the Kattegat were attacked and again, the "Tsetse" demonstrated their value by setting them all on fire and sinking them, a German Sperrbrecher("minefield breaker") was lost with all hands, with some 200 bodies being recovered by Swedish vessels. Some 900 German soldiers died in total. On 9 April, German U-boats U-804, U-843 and U-1065 were spotted information heading for Norway. All were sunk. U-251 and U-2359 followed on 19 April and 2 May 1945.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The de Havilland Mosquito was a twin-engine fighter-bomber which entered service with the RAF in 1941. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Merlin engines and constructed almost entirely of wood, the Mosquito possessed remarkable handling characteristics and performance for an aircraft of its size. Initially intended for use as a fast bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, early variants of the Mosquito carried no defensive weapons so as to save weight; the aircraft's defense was its incredible speed and acceleration.
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 Isolated examples do exist of the Molins gun being used in the air-to-air role, with predictably spectacular results. Only some 45 Mosquito FB Mk.XVIIIs were produced, some converted from the 20 mm cannon armed FB.VI.
 == Media ==

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 === Modifications and economy ===
-{{Specs-Economy}}The Tsetse lives and dies by its speed.  Engine and streamlining upgrades take precedence until rank IV modifications are unlocked.  At that point, it is highly recommended to research the 57 mm, as reducing the spread by 3 meters takes the Tsetse from an occasionally-effective ground attacker to a long range sniper.
+{{Specs-Economy}}
 == Armaments ==

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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 aircraft;''
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 == External links ==

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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).'' -->
-When used in Arcade Battles (AB), it is often best to find lone targets away from the main activity due to it's more specialized armament. Like the Mk.VI before it, the Mk.XVIII has no defensive armament; even a well-flown bomber may take you out. The 6-pdr can take out all three kinds of tanks (light, medium and heavy) as well as light pillboxes, the latter being the easiest as they are stationary. Line up your gun sights, aim centre and fire. The distance you fire from is up to personal preference, but a good starting point is 600m. Light tanks can be taken care of from any angle and medium tanks can be dealt with from the sides and rear, but aiming at their front may cause bounces and is not a guaranteed kill. Heavy tanks are like medium, but a frontal attack is most certainly going to bounce this time. Don't forget that the tanks will be actively moving, which means that you will have to correct for horizontal accuracy as well. A good way to practice this is to jump into a custom game and practice on people driving tanks, as they can be harder to hit then a AI controlled vehicle. Furthermore the aircraft can be used in ground Realistic Battles (RB) for CAS purposes as the 57mm is effective against even heavily armoured targets if used correctly.
+When used in Arcade Battles (AB), it is often best to find lone targets away from the main activity due to it's more specialized armament. Like the Mk.VI before it, the Mk.XVIII has no defensive armament; even a well-flown bomber may take you out. The 6-pdr can take out all three kinds of tanks (light, medium and heavy) as well as light pillboxes, the latter being the easiest as they are stationary. Line up your gun sights, aim centre and fire. The distance you fire from is up to personal preference, but a good starting point is 600m. Light tanks can be taken care of from any angle and medium tanks can be dealt with from the sides and rear, but aiming at their front may cause bounces and is not a guaranteed kill. Heavy tanks are like medium, but a frontal attack is most certainly going to bounce this time. Don't forget that the tanks will be actively moving, which means that you will have to correct for horizontal accuracy as well. A good way to practice this is to jump into a custom game and practice on people driving tanks, as they can be harder to hit then a AI controlled vehicle. Furthermore the aircraft can be used in ground Realistic Battles (RB) for CAS purposes as the 57mm is effective against even heavily armoured targets if used correctly. Should a player want to use the aircraft in GBR (ground realistic battle) they should either dive on there targets and exploit weak top Armor or if the pilot is capable they should try and hit low side Armor (this involves flying very low to get round to hit weak points).
 In Realistic Battles (RB), as with AB, you want to try and find some targets away from the main action. This process can be easier in RB and Simulator Battles (SB) as there are usually fewer people and the spotting distance of player-controlled aircraft is reduced. Stick down low and use the terrain to your advantage. Learn to fly low and fast, weaving up and down hills and valleys.