Tu-14T - Revision history

U141035397: /* Flight performance */

2024-03-27T22:45:52Z

‎Flight performance

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2024-03-16T12:42:52Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: Edits

2023-10-21T09:52:31Z

Edits

U120313908: /* Description /Updated to new format / Flight Performance */Expanded section

2023-10-21T01:13:42Z

‎Description: Updated to new format ‎Flight Performance: Expanded section

U38088265: /* Details */

2023-05-27T11:47:06Z

‎Details

U31648787: Fixed grammatical error in description section.

2023-05-25T19:19:15Z

Fixed grammatical error in description section.

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-10T20:30:10Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U89111828: /* Details */ Added the Check-mark for the Chute after using it multiple times in game during landings.

2023-03-08T20:40:18Z

‎Details: Added the Check-mark for the Chute after using it multiple times in game during landings.

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-30T18:39:26Z

Edits

U28580205 at 17:23, 24 November 2021

2021-11-24T17:23:02Z

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 ! Stock
-| 817 || 793 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 52.4 || 53.3 || 11.6 || 10.8 || rowspan="2" | 1,500
+| 817 || 807 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 52.4 || 53.4 || 11.6 || 11.4 || rowspan="2" | 1,500
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 ! Upgraded

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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|FAB-50sv (50 kg)|FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-46 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-46 (500 kg)|FAB-1000 (1,000 kg)}}
+{{main|FAB-50sv (50 kg)|FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-46 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-46 (500 kg)|FAB-1000M-43 (1,000 kg)}}
 {{main|FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg)|FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)|45-36MAN (450 mm)}}
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 * 12 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
 * 6 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
-* 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb (1,000 kg total)
+* 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000M-43 bomb (1,000 kg total)
 * 2 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
 * 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)

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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 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.'' -->
-The Tu-14T was developed as a competitor to the IL-28 bomber. The project resulted in the Tu-14T being used as a torpedo bomber with a similar design nature to that of the IL-28. However the Tu-14 proved inferior to the IL-28. It was capable to carry more weight compared to it's competitor but it was slower and less reliable. The Tu-14T was used as a maritime reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, the T in the name was added to signify it's role of torpedo bomber. The low priority of maritime aircrafts meant it was produced in low numbers, with 88 units built in the early 50s and serving as the Soviet Unions main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.
+The Tu-14T was developed as a competitor to the IL-28 bomber. The project resulted in the Tu-14T being used as a torpedo bomber with a similar design nature to that of the IL-28. However the Tu-14 proved inferior to the IL-28. It was capable of carrying more weight compared to its competitor but it was slower and less reliable. The Tu-14T was used as a maritime reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, the T in the name was added to signify its role of torpedo bomber. The low priority of maritime aircraft meant it was produced in low numbers, with 88 units built in the early '50s and it served as the Soviet Union's main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The Tu-14T is larger and slower than the IL-28 but it compensates this with more variable loadouts for ground attack and better loadouts for naval strikes against enemy ships. The Tu-14T can be considered very similar to the IL-28 but it's lack of ammo and no gunpods available to increase the firepower mean that it can't be used reliably as an interceptor. So, in order to survive it must climb to high altitudes like most bombers and use it's turrets when possible to attack incoming interceptors. However it has the benefit of including an airbrake, which is essential for naval targeting and the launch process of torpedoes.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The Tu-14T is larger and slower than the IL-28 but it compensates this with more variable loadouts for ground attack and better loadouts for naval strikes against enemy ships. The Tu-14T can be considered very similar to the IL-28 but its lack of ammo and no gunpods available to increase the firepower mean that it can't be used reliably as an interceptor. So, in order to survive it must climb to high altitudes like most bombers and use its turrets when possible to attack incoming interceptors. However it has the benefit of including an airbrake, which is essential for naval targeting and the launch process of torpedoes.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
-<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->The Tu-14T can be considered a slow and heavy jet like most bomber. However for it's BR it is quite slow when compared to bombers like the B-57 Canberra or the IL-28. But it includes an airbrake, which is not present in all bombers and this is very important to loose altitude quickly without crashing or for naval targeting.
+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
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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 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.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]].
+The Tu-14T was developed as a competitor to the IL-28 bomber. The project resulted in the Tu-14T being used as a torpedo bomber with a similar design nature to that of the IL-28. However the Tu-14 proved inferior to the IL-28. It was capable to carry more weight compared to it's competitor but it was slower and less reliable. The Tu-14T was used as a maritime reconnaissance and torpedo bomber, the T in the name was added to signify it's role of torpedo bomber. The low priority of maritime aircrafts meant it was produced in low numbers, with 88 units built in the early 50s and serving as the Soviet Unions main torpedo bomber between 1961 and 1970.
-Designed for the same specifications as the IL-28, the Tu-14T is larger and has more loadout choices than its "cousin". Due to its larger size, it is slower, making it more vulnerable. Like the IL-28 it has a 23 mm turret, allowing it to shoot down interceptors sitting on its tail. Unique among all jet bombers, the Tu-14T can carry a torpedo, which along with its airbrake means it can more effectively target naval vessels.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The Tu-14T is larger and slower than the IL-28 but it compensates this with more variable loadouts for ground attack and better loadouts for naval strikes against enemy ships. The Tu-14T can be considered very similar to the IL-28 but it's lack of ammo and no gunpods available to increase the firepower mean that it can't be used reliably as an interceptor. So, in order to survive it must climb to high altitudes like most bombers and use it's turrets when possible to attack incoming interceptors. However it has the benefit of including an airbrake, which is essential for naval targeting and the launch process of torpedoes.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
-<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->The Tu-14T can be considered a slow and heavy jet like most bomber. However for it's BR it is quite slow when compared to bombers like the B-57 Canberra or the IL-28. But it includes an airbrake, which is not present in all bombers and this is very important to loose altitude quickly without crashing or for naval targeting.
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 580 || 554 || 420 || ~7 || ~3
+| 892 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 580 || 554 || 420 || ~7 || ~3
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 ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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-| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || N/A
+| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || -
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 * 16 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (800 kg total)
 * 16 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,600 kg total)
-* 8 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
+* 12 x 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
-* 4 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (2,000 kg total)
+* 6 x 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
-* 2 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bombs (2,000 kg total)
+* 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb (1,000 kg total)
-* 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
+* 2 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bombs (3,000 kg total)
 * 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
 * 1 x 450 mm 45-36MAN torpedo

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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
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-| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X     <!-- ✓ -->
+| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓     <!-- ✓ -->
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Fixed and turret guns of a large calibre
 * Unlike most jet bombers, it has a defensive turret
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Limited ammunition for offensive armament
 * No access to rockets
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=tu_14t Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 === References ===
 ;Citations
 <references />
 ;Bibliography
 * Aguilera, R. (1997). Tu-14 'Bosun'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>
 * Aviastar. (n.d.). Tupolev Tu-14 (Tu-81). Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/tu-14.php</nowiki>

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 === Design and development ===
-The Tu-14 was designed as a light bomber to compete against the IL-28. Initially designated the Tu-81, it was the culmination of several Tupolev bomber projects, including the Tu-72, -73, -74, -78 and -79. Originally designed as a trijet, it reverted to a twin-engine design after the improved Klimov RD-45/VK1 engine became available. The aircraft featured a conventional straight wing with the two engines slung on nacelles, with a large, spacious bomb bay located in the centre of the main fuselage. Armament consisted of a pair of forward-firing 23 mm cannons, with another pair located in the rear 'stinger' turret position, as well as 3,000 kilograms of bombs or torpedoes.<ref name=":1">Aviastar. (n.d.)</ref> The aircraft was piloted by a crew of three; a pilot, bombardier and tail gunner. The aircraft could reach a top speed of 845 km/h, and had a range of 3,010 km.<ref name=":0" />
+The Tu-14 was designed as a light bomber to compete against the IL-28. Initially designated the Tu-81, it was the culmination of several Tupolev bomber projects, including the Tu-72, -73, -74, -78 and -79. Originally designed as a trijet, it reverted to a twin-engine design after the improved Klimov RD-45/VK1 engine became available. The aircraft featured a conventional straight wing with the two engines slung on nacelles, with a large, spacious bomb bay located in the centre of the main fuselage. Armament consisted of a pair of forward-firing 23 mm cannons, with another pair located in the rear 'stinger' turret position, as well as 3,000 kg of bombs or torpedoes.<ref name=":1">Aviastar. (n.d.)</ref> The aircraft was piloted by a crew of three; a pilot, bombardier and tail gunner. The aircraft could reach a top speed of 845 km/h, and had a range of 3,010 km.<ref name=":0" />
 The first Tu-14 prototype was completed in 1948 and was test-flown in 1949. It had a slightly greater range than the IL-28, but failed to generate sufficient interest within the higher ranks of the Russian Military Command. As a result, the Ilyushin aircraft was chosen to become the principal Soviet jet-powered light bomber, and the Tu-14 was instead ordered as a torpedo-bomber and maritime patrol aircraft.<ref name=":1" />
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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
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 === References ===
 <references />
 * Aguilera, R. (1997). Tu-14 'Bosun'. Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.theworldwars.net/weapons/entry.php?b=air</nowiki>
 * Aviastar. (n.d.). Tupolev Tu-14 (Tu-81). Retrieved November 23, 2020, from <nowiki>http://www.aviastar.org/air/russia/tu-14.php</nowiki>

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 '''Pros:'''
 * Fixed and turret guns of a large calibre
 * Unlike most jet bombers, it has a defensive turret
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 ** Turret has larger ammo capacity than the Il-28's
 * Access to a torpedo
-* Comparatively fast for its battle rating
+* Comparatively fast to contemporary jet bombers
 * Comes with rocket boosters following a landing, these can be used to assist take-off or in the air for a burst of speed
 * Access to airbrake
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Limited ammunition for offensive armament
 * No access to rockets

Tu-14T - Revision history

U141035397: /* Flight performance */

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

U38088265: Edits

U120313908: /* Description */Updated to new format /* Flight Performance */Expanded section

U38088265: /* Details */

U31648787: Fixed grammatical error in description section.

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

U89111828: /* Details */ Added the Check-mark for the Chute after using it multiple times in game during landings.

U44629479: Edits

U28580205 at 17:23, 24 November 2021

U120313908: /* Description /Updated to new format / Flight Performance */Expanded section