V-156-B1 - Revision history

U9202753: New Specs-Card Artimage. Old picture moved to Media: Images. Screenshot moved from Flight performance to Media: Images. Low quality screenshot removed from Armaments

2024-09-20T01:47:02Z

New Specs-Card Artimage. Old picture moved to Media: Images. Screenshot moved from Flight performance to Media: Images. Low quality screenshot removed from Armaments

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U120313908: /* Description */Slight rework

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U148268261 at 03:04, 8 June 2023

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U148268261 at 02:56, 8 June 2023

2023-06-08T02:56:57Z

U95831984: who the hell mentioned SB2U has 2x12.7 MGs? plus it seems all the dive brakes of sb2us have been removed

2022-08-29T11:24:58Z

who the hell mentioned SB2U has 2x12.7 MGs? plus it seems all the dive brakes of sb2us have been removed

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=v_156_b1
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage V-156-B1.png}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage2_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
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 ==== Details ====
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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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.'' -->
 {{main|Browning (7.7 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=v_156_b1 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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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 {{PAGENAME}} was an export version of the American [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]] bomber, various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941, the {{PAGENAME}} had been transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program. The most important difference between the [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has four 7.7 mm machine guns, while the [[SB2U-2]] has two. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them were used as training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944. A total of 49 {{PAGENAME}} were produced.
+The '''Chesapeake Mk.I''', known under its company export designation of '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was an export version of the American [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U ''Vindicator'']] bomber, of which various modifications were released from 1936-1941. Initially ordered in March 1940 as 50 [[V-156-F]] for the French Army with delivery date of 1941, the order was taken over by the British government for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm following the defeat of France. The order did however see changes, with the British requesting several modifications such as including the additional fuel tank fitted to the [[SB2U-3]], additional armour and heavier forward firing armament, with four Browning 7.7 mm machine guns replacing the single forward-firing Darne 7.5 mm machine gun of the French aircraft. Initially planned to serve on the light escort carrier HMS Archer with the 811 Naval Air Squadron in an anti-submarine patrol role, the under-powered engine and limited payload relegated the aircraft to training duty, with the combat unit being equipped with biplane [[Swordfish Mk I|Swordfishes]] instead.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow but well-armed bomber. Due to the weak engine, which is not enough for such large two-seater bomber, its speed qualities are quite low. The aircraft has good armament that allows it to perform its tasks. Four offensive-mounted Brownings and one more as a defensive weapon that allows the {{PAGENAME}} to attack most opponents on this BR. The  {{PAGENAME}}  has good bomb armament, which allows it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow but well-armed bomber. Due to the weak engine, which is not enough for such large two-seater bomber, its speed qualities are quite low. The aircraft has good armament that allows it to perform its tasks. Four offensive-mounted Brownings and one more as a defensive weapon that allows the {{PAGENAME}} to attack most opponents on this BR. The {{PAGENAME}} has good bomb armament, which allows it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
 == General info ==

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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 {{PAGENAME}} was an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 7.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944. A total of 49 {{PAGENAME}} were produced.
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow, but well-armed bomber. Due to the weak engine, which is not enough for such large two-seater bomber, its speed qualities are quite low. The aircraft has good armament that allows it to perform its tasks. Four offensive-mounted Brownings and one more as a defensive weapon that allows the {{PAGENAME}} to attack most opponents on this BR. The  {{PAGENAME}}  has good bomb armament, which allows it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow but well-armed bomber. Due to the weak engine, which is not enough for such large two-seater bomber, its speed qualities are quite low. The aircraft has good armament that allows it to perform its tasks. Four offensive-mounted Brownings and one more as a defensive weapon that allows the {{PAGENAME}} to attack most opponents on this BR. The  {{PAGENAME}}  has good bomb armament, which allows it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
 == General info ==

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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.'' -->
+<!-- ''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 {{PAGENAME}} was an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 7.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944. A total of 49 {{PAGENAME}} were produced.
-The {{PAGENAME}} is an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 7.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]]. The {{PAGENAME}} is a slow, but well-armed bomber. Due to the weak engine, which is not enough for such large two-seater bomber, its speed qualities are quite low. The aircraft has good armament that allows it to perform its tasks. Four offensive-mounted Brownings and one more as a defensive weapon that allows the {{PAGENAME}} to attack most opponents on this BR. The  {{PAGENAME}}  has good bomb armament, which allows it to attack ground targets. Dive bombers are hard to use against ground vehicles in realistic battles, but with practice it gets easier.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===

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 '''Pros:'''
 * Four offensive machine guns can destroy unarmoured ground targets and other aircraft
 * Good payload- The 500 lbs and 250 lbs bombs are more than enough to penetrate and destroy enemy tanks
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Not particularly fast, easy prey for low-rank monoplanes and even some biplanes
 * Not very manoeuvrable, especially with payloads equipped

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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}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].
 The {{PAGENAME}} is an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 7.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944.
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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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-| X || X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓     <!-- ✓ -->
+| X || X || ✓ || X || ✓     <!-- ✓ -->
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 700 || ~15 || ~8
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || - || 700 || ~15 || ~8
 |-
 |}
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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.'' -->
 {{main|Browning (7.7 mm)}}
-[[File:V-156-B1 attack BB-1.png|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' vs [[BB-1]] in frontal attack]]
+[[File:V-156-B1 attack BB-1.png|thumb|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' vs [[BB-1]] in frontal attack]]
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total).
 Really good armament for a bomber. This weapon is enough to successfully destroy enemy aircraft in frontal attacks. The most effective belts are ''Universal'' and ''Stealth''.
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 * 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)
 For base-bombing, the 1 x 500 lb + 2 x 100 lb set-up is capable of destroying 70% of a base, while the 1 x 500 lb + 2 x 250 lb and 1 x 1,000 lb set-ups are capable of destroying one base.
 === Defensive armament ===
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 * 1 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (600 rpg).
 A standard defensive armament normally seen at the battle-rating, the one machine gun allows pilot some self-defense opportunities to destroy pursuing aircraft. The most effective belt is ''Universal''.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (1,000 lb total)
 * 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (1,000 lb total)
 For base-bombing, the "100 lb x2, 500 lb" set-up is capable of destroying 70% of a base, while the "250 lb x2, 500 lb" and "1000 lb" set-up is capable of destroying one base.

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 Wing-mounted bombs (100 lb and 200 lb bombs) are dropped together, so keep that in mind when planning your ground attack. The best loadout for ground attack is the "250 lb x2, 500 lb" due to having two bomb drop opportunities with more payload than the two 100 lb AN-M30A1 set-up.
-For base-bombing, the "100 lb x2, 500 lb" set-up is capable of destroying 70% of the base, while the "250 lb x2, 500 lb" and "1000 lb" set-up is capable of destroying one base.
+For base-bombing, the "100 lb x2, 500 lb" set-up is capable of destroying 70% of a base, while the "250 lb x2, 500 lb" and "1000 lb" set-up is capable of destroying one base.
 === Defensive armament ===

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 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.75 "La Résistance"]].
-The {{PAGENAME}} is an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 12.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944.
+The {{PAGENAME}} is an export version of the American bomber [[SB2U (Family)|SB2U]], various modifications of which were released from 1936-1941. Since 1941 the {{PAGENAME}} was transferred to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program in World War II. The most important difference between [[SB2U-2]] and {{PAGENAME}} is the armament. The {{PAGENAME}} has 4 x 7.7mm Machine guns , while the [[SB2U-2]] has 2 x 7.7. Due to the small number of such aircraft, they were not actively used in combat operations. Most of them was used as a training aircraft. The last aircraft was withdrawn from service in Great Britain in 1944.
 [[File:V-156-B1 Bombing Run.jpg|left|thumb|{{PAGENAME}} diving with its payload.]]