Wellington Mk III - Revision history

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage added.

2024-09-18T00:42:16Z

Specs-Card ArtImage added.

U38088265: /* Armaments */ Updated

2023-11-03T21:57:40Z

‎Armaments: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-07T16:57:20Z

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U44629479: Edits

2022-10-26T19:22:11Z

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U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-19T22:46:24Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U38088265: /* Defensive armament */ Updated

2022-09-14T15:03:35Z

‎Defensive armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2022-07-27T15:53:51Z

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U39851915 at 15:27, 27 July 2022

2022-07-27T15:27:31Z

U39851915: /* Ground battles */ Fixed a typo and syntax. Removed hyperbole

2022-07-27T15:20:30Z

‎Ground battles: Fixed a typo and syntax. Removed hyperbole

U44629479: Edits

2022-04-13T17:46:08Z

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 {{Specs-Card
 |code=wellington_mk3
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

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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|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|H.C. Mk.II (4,000 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
+{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|H.C. Mk.II (4,000 lb)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 2 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedoes
 * 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (4,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===

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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|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II (4,000 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
+{{main|G.P. Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. Mk.IV (500 lb)|G.P. Mk.I (1,000 lb)|H.C. Mk.II (4,000 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 2 x 1,000 lb G.P. Mk.I bombs + 6 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (3,500 lb total)
 * 2 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedoes
-* 1 x H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bomb (4,000 lb total)
+* 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (4,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===
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 ====Ground battles====
 [[File:Wellington Torp Launching technic.jpg|thumb|right|364x364px|"Torpedo attack!" The best way to launch a torpedo at close range without sacrificing the aircraft, is to find the middle ground between the suggested drop direction and the target. That way making the evasive action of the torpedoes, harder. Whether the target slows down or turns, The torpedoes will be on collision course]]
-Using the {{PAGENAME}} should be used as a strategic bomber, that is what it excels at in this game mode. It is too big to be used in the ground attack role, making it an easy target for enemy tankers. To use the {{PAGENAME}}, load up on 500 lbs or the single 4,000 lbs cookie bomb. The 500 lbs, offer 65.5 Kg of HE filler and the cookie offers 1,339 kg of explosive filler.
+Using the {{PAGENAME}} should be used as a strategic bomber, that is what it excels at in this game mode. It is too big to be used in the ground attack role, making it an easy target for enemy tankers. To use the {{PAGENAME}}, load up on 500 lbs or the single 4,000 lb cookie bomb. The 500 lbs, offer 65.5 Kg of HE filler and the cookie offers 1,339 kg of explosive filler.
 Fly around the map, waiting for the enemy to cap the cap zones, when they start capping the zone - head towards it while gaining altitude. Do not come in low as a single shot fired from a tank can knock you out of the game. Once at a good height, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed.
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 * 2 х 18 inch Mark XII torpedoes
-* 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bomb
+* 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb
 With the torpedoes, the strategy goes in finding a good approach angle to successfully deliver both torpedoes to preferably gunboats and destroyers as they will have a tougher time evading them. Beware of anti-aircraft fire and swiftly turn back to safety while preparing the next drop.

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 The technique at the moment of launching the torpedoes is shown in the image: "Torpedo attack!"
-Using the 4,000 lb bomb, the scenario takes place a bit higher. Way above the enemies' short and medium anti-aircraft guns that reach around 3,000 - 4,500 m altitude. Here you will be able to spot the biggest of the fishes. Those will be your targets and with some developed practice in predicting the drops you will decimate the entire enemy destroyers population in a a short time, tanks to this extremely lethal bomb.
+Using the 4,000 lb bomb, the scenario takes place a bit higher. Way above the enemies' short and medium anti-aircraft guns that reach around 3,000 - 4,500 m altitude. Here you will be able to spot the biggest of the fishes. Those will be your targets and with some developed practice in predicting the drops you will decimate the entire enemy destroyers population in a short time, tanks to this extremely lethal bomb.
 Just be alert of enemy planes that will be eager to take you down, using the Armoured targets belt provides some of the boost in defence you need as it cripples engines and pierces through metal.

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 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The Vickers Wellington was a twin-engine medium bomber used by RAF Bomber Command and Coastal Command. In May 1939, a prototype Wellington was fitted with Bristol Hercules engines; after successful trials with a converted Mk.IC, this model was launched for full-scale production at the beginning of 1941 under the designation of Wellington Mk.III (Type 417).
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 The Wellington Mk.III was manufactured until the end of 1943, and a combined total of 1,519 bombers were produced.
 == Media ==

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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
-* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
+* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
-* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, rear turret (2,000 rpg = 8,000 total)
+* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, tail turret (2,500 rpg = 10,000 total)
 * 1 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, 2 x side turrets (600 rpg)

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 ====Ground battles====
-Using the {{PAGENAME}} should be used as a strategic bomber, that is what it excels at in this game mode. It is to be big too be used in the ground attack role, making it an easy target for enemy tankers. To use the {{PAGENAME}}, load up on 500 lbs or the single 4,000 lbs cookie bomb. The 500 lbs, offer 65.5 Kg of HE filler and the cookie offers 1,339 kg of explosive filler.
+[[File:Wellington Torp Launching technic.jpg|thumb|right|364x364px|"Torpedo attack!" The best way to launch a torpedo at close range without sacrificing the aircraft, is to find the middle ground between the suggested drop direction and the target. That way making the evasive action of the torpedoes, harder. Whether the target slows down or turns, The torpedoes will be on collision course]]
 Fly around the map, waiting for the enemy to cap the cap zones, when they start capping the zone - head towards it while gaining altitude. Do not come in low as a single shot fired from a tank can knock you out of the game. Once at a good height, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed.
 ==== Naval battles ====
 All of the Wellington bombers are well suited for the naval warfare, The {{PAGENAME}} being one of the best of them provides improved Browning turrets, highest top speed of them all and two supreme payloads that will allow you to change the tides of a naval war in both Arcade and Realistic battles.

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 {{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.'' -->
 * 9 mm Steel plate in the pilot's seat.
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, nose turret (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
 * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, rear turret (2,000 rpg = 8,000 total)
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 ====Ground battles====
-Using the {{PAGENAME}} should be used as a strategic bomber, that is what it excels at in this game mode. It is to be big to be used in the ground attack role, making it an easy target for enemy tankers. However, used as a strategic bomber it can win the match. To use the {{PAGENAME}}, load up on 500 lbs or the single 4,000 lbs cookie bomb. The 500 lbs, offer 65.5 Kg of HE filler and the cookie offers 1,339 kg of explosive filler.
+Using the {{PAGENAME}} should be used as a strategic bomber, that is what it excels at in this game mode. It is to be big too be used in the ground attack role, making it an easy target for enemy tankers. To use the {{PAGENAME}}, load up on 500 lbs or the single 4,000 lbs cookie bomb. The 500 lbs, offer 65.5 Kg of HE filler and the cookie offers 1,339 kg of explosive filler.
-Fly around the map, waiting for the enemy to cap the cap zones, when they start capping the zone - head towards it, gain height do not come in low or a single shot fired from a tank can knock you out of the game. Once at a good height, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed.
+Fly around the map, waiting for the enemy to cap the cap zones, when they start capping the zone - head towards it, gain altitude. Do not come in low as a single shot fired from a tank can knock you out of the game. Once at a good height, line up on the cap zone and drop the bombs. Any tank in the zone will be destroyed.
 [[File:Wellington Torp Launching technic.jpg|thumb|right|364x364px|"Torpedo attack!" The best way to launch a torpedo at close range without sacrificing the aircraft, is to find the middle ground between the suggested drop direction and the target. That way making the evasive action of the torpedoes, harder. Whether the target slows down or turns, The torpedoes will be on collision course]]
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 Those are:
 * 2 х 18 inch Mark XII torpedoes
 * 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. 4,000 lb Mk.II bomb
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Has twice as many tail guns as its predecessor
 * Can carry a reasonable maximum payload for a medium bomber
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 '''Cons:'''
 * Weaponry consists purely of 7.7 mm machine guns, making fighting against fighters a serious challenge at best
 * Low speed makes the lack of defensive guns painfully obvious
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=wellington_mk3 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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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:''
 * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''