T18B (57) - Revision history

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
 * 8 x psrak m/49B rockets
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;'''Related development'''
+;Related development
-;* [[SAAB 18 (Family)]]
+* [[SAAB 18 (Family)]]
 * [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]]
 * [[Ki-102 otsu]]
 == External links ==

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 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
 {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
 * 8 x psrak m/49B rockets
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;Similar aircraft fitted with a 57 mm cannon.
+;'''Related development'''
 * [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]]
 * [[Ki-102 otsu]]
 == External links ==

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 | about = Swedish bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
-| link = B18 (Family)
+| link = SAAB 18 (Family)
 }}
 {{Specs-Card

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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.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 | rowspan="6" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 50 kg sb m/42 bombs
+! [[sb m/42 (50 kg)|50 kg sb m/42]] bombs
 | || 4 || 4 ||
 |-
-! hprak m/49 rockets
+! [[hprak m/49]] rockets
 | 4 || || || 4
 |-
-! psrak m/49B rockets
+! [[psrak m/49B]] rockets
 | 4 || || || 4
 |-
-! srak m/51 rockets
+! [[srak m/51]] rockets
 | 4 || || || 4
 |-
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 |-
 |}
 === Defensive armament ===

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 {{main|sb m/42 (50 kg)|hprak m/49|psrak m/49B|srak m/51}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
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 * 8 x srak m/51 rockets
 * 8 x hprak m/49 rockets
-* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x psrak m/49B rockets (400 kg total)
-* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x srak m/51 rockets (400 kg total)
+==== Custom loadout options ====
-* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x hprak m/49 rockets (400 kg total)
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 === Defensive armament ===

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 |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
 }}
 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft 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.'' -->
-[[File:T18B-2 in action for CAS role.jpg|thumb|250px|T18B-2 in action for CAS role]]
+[[File:T18B-2 in action for CAS role.jpg|thumb|250px|T18B in action for CAS role]]
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
-The T18B-2 is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the [[T18B-1]]. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 41-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.
+The T18B is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the [[T18B-1]]. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 41-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
-The flight performance of the T18B-2 is very good. Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 605B piston engines, this bomber offers twin-engine fighter grade flight performance even with the weight of the 57 mm cannon, achieving a respectable climb rate and a competitive turn radius. It also has an amazing level flight speed. Because the airframe was first designed for both torpedo bomber and dive bomber roles, this aircraft offers amazing low-speed manoeuvrability and respectable high-speed manoeuvrability, complementing the armament in targeting responsiveness.
+The flight performance of the T18B is very good. Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 605B piston engines, this bomber offers twin-engine fighter grade flight performance even with the weight of the 57 mm cannon, achieving a respectable climb rate and a competitive turn radius. It also has an amazing level flight speed. Because the airframe was first designed for both torpedo bomber and dive bomber roles, this aircraft offers amazing low-speed manoeuvrability and respectable high-speed manoeuvrability, complementing the armament in targeting responsiveness.
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 |-
 |}
-The T18B-2 does not come equipped with the airbrake that was installed in the earlier T18B-1.
+The T18B does not come equipped with the airbrake that was installed in the earlier T18B-1.
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 === Survivability and 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:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|250px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the {{PAGENAME}}.]]
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 === Offensive armament ===
 <!-- ''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|Akan m/47 (57 mm)|Akan m/41A (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
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 === Suspended armament ===
 <!-- ''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.'' -->
-{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
+{{main|sb m/42 (50 kg)|hprak m/49|psrak m/49B|srak m/51}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
-* 8 x psrak m/49A rockets
+* 8 x psrak m/49B rockets
 * 8 x srak m/51 rockets
 * 8 x hprak m/49 rockets
-* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x psrak m/49A rockets (400 kg total)
+* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x psrak m/49B rockets (400 kg total)
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x srak m/51 rockets (400 kg total)
 * 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x hprak m/49 rockets (400 kg total)
 === Defensive armament ===
 <!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
 {{main|Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, turret (300 rpg)
+* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg)
 Use the "Universal" belt, as the HEF-T bullet is good at knocking down enemies out of the sky.
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 '''Close air support'''
-With its triple set of armament controlled separately, efficiency is the biggest key factor for CAS pilots who are looking to make a dent in the enemy's forces. Use the separate controls for primary, secondary, and additional armament to use them separately for different purposes. 57 mm for armoured targets, 13.2 mm for small targets that needs precision like machine gun nests or lighly armoured car convoys. 20 mm for large soft targets like anti-air emplacements or artillery positions. If you play CAS in Air RB, you are aware of the fact that enemy fighters at the start of the game will come after you. Therefore, it is highly recommended to sneak into the remote ground targets that are away from enemy airfields or to wait a little until after your team's fighters have established air superiority. To destroy as much as possible without having to return and rearm, trigger discipline is highly recommended.
+With its triple set of armament controlled separately, efficiency is the biggest key factor for CAS pilots who are looking to make a dent in the enemy's forces. Use the separate controls for primary, secondary, and additional armament to use them separately for different purposes. 57 mm for armoured targets, 13.2 mm for small targets that needs precision like machine gun nests or lightly armoured car convoys, 20 mm for large soft targets like anti-air emplacements or artillery positions. If you play CAS in Air RB, you are aware of the fact that enemy fighters at the start of the game will come after you. Therefore, it is highly recommended to sneak into the remote ground targets that are away from enemy airfields or to wait a little until after your team's fighters have established air superiority. To destroy as much as possible without having to return and rearm, trigger discipline is highly recommended.
 '''Bomber interception'''
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 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
-−
 * Excellent offensive armament
 * The 57 mm cannon is effective against ground targets.

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
-The T18B-2 is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the [[T18B-1]]. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 40-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.
+The T18B-2 is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the [[T18B-1]]. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 41-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=saab_t18b_2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 <!-- ''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.'' -->
 {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
-{{main|Akan m/45 (57 mm)|Akan m/41A (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
+{{main|Akan m/47 (57 mm)|Akan m/41A (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
-* 1 x 57 mm Akan m/45 cannon, chin-mounted (41 rpg)
+* 1 x 57 mm Akan m/47 cannon, chin-mounted (41 rpg)
 * 2 x 20 mm Akan m/41A cannons, chin-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
 * 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)