Wellington Mk Ic - Revision history

U38088265: /* Armaments */ Updated

2023-11-03T21:55:31Z

‎Armaments: Updated

U9202753: Specs-Card ArtImage Added

2023-03-15T19:34:24Z

Specs-Card ArtImage Added

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-07T16:56:26Z

Edits

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-19T22:45:43Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

2022-04-27T21:32:59Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Suspended */

2021-07-27T10:45:53Z

‎Suspended

U13682523: /* Details */ Corrected flap rip speed

2021-02-18T16:09:34Z

‎Details: Corrected flap rip speed

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2021-02-14T20:10:03Z

‎Media: Added skins

U38088265: Edits

2021-02-14T19:42:25Z

Edits

Show changes

U1619975: /* Usage in battles */

2021-02-14T19:18:43Z

‎Usage in battles

@@ Line 100: / Line 100: @@
 {{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:
@@ Line 110: / Line 111: @@
 * 2 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedoes
 * 1 x 4,000 lb H.C. Mk.II bomb (4,000 lb total)
 === Defensive armament ===
@@ Line 118: / Line 121: @@
 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)
 * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, tail turret (2,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
 * 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (483 rpg)

@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 {{Specs-Card
 |code=wellington_mk1c
-|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}}
+|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|ArtImage_{{PAGENAME}}.png}}
 }}

@@ Line 100: / Line 100: @@
 {{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:
@@ Line 109: / Line 109: @@
 * 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 ===

@@ Line 190: / Line 190: @@
 The Mk Ic was the second most produced variant of the Wellington, at 2,685 airframes built between 1940 and 1942, and while virtually identical to the Mk.Ia, featured the removal of the ventral turret and replaced them with two machine gun positions firing from the sides. Initially, Vickers "K" machine guns were used, located in front of the wings, but the majority of Mk Ic aircraft carried a pair of Browning .303 machine guns located further back on the fuselage. While also featuring improved hydraulics and electrical systems, the aircraft was also the first version of the Wellington to feature Lorenz Blind Landing Equipment. Production of the Mk Ic proceeded into Autumn 1942, with an entrance into service in April 1940 as a night time bomber as daylight bombing had been ceased at that point.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
+{{Navigation-Start|{{Annotation|Archive of the in-game description|An archive of the historical description of the vehicle that was presented in-game prior to Update 1.55 'Royal Armour'}}}}
 In May 1940, the Vickers Wellington bomber was included in the list of aircraft declared a high priority by Great Britain's Ministry of Aircraft Production. The Wellington was built around Barnes Wallis' geodetic structure concept, maximising airframe strength for minimum weight. Powered by two Bristol Pegasus engines, the Wellington was first test flown in May 1936 and entered service with RAF Bomber Command in 1938. Full-scale production of the Mk Ic (Type 415) model started in April 1940; the most numerous of the Mk.Is, the Mk Ic differed from previous variants by replacing the ventral turret with guns fitted to the aircraft's beams. In place of the Frazer-Nash FN-25 turret, the Mk Ic featured two side blisters consisting of 0.303 inch Vickers Class K machine guns with 483 rounds each (7 flat pan magazines, standard capacity). The Mk Ic bombers of later series were fitted with Colt-Browning Mk.II .303 inch belt-fed machine guns with 600 rounds each. The standard bomb capacity was 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg); this was normally made up of nine 500 lb (227 kg) bombs or two 2,000 lb (907 kg) bombs. A special model, the Type 423, was based on the Wellington Mk Ic; it was able to deliver one 4,000 lb (1,816 kg) extra-heavy Cookie Mk.I or Mk.II bomb to the target. To accomplish this, the central bomb bay doors were removed and the bomb bay itself was modified. The defensive armament remained the same.
@@ Line 205: / Line 206: @@
 ,547 Mk Ic aircraft were produced, including 138 Mk Ic (TB) torpedo bombers and 271 GR Mk.VIII (TB) torpedo bombers.
 == Media ==

@@ Line 87: / Line 87: @@
 {{Specs-Economy}}
-The default bomb load is a meagre 10 x 250 lb (117 kg) so upgrading to 18 x 250 or 9 x 500 lb (226 kg) should be task number one. In order: unlock the Turret 7 mm ammo first, then the TC mk.I (torpedo) rack, and then the LBC mk.I. Unlocking the 7 mm ammo gives access to the ''Universal'' AP-I belt as one works up to the bomb racks for 18 x 250 or 9 x 500. After that, you can pursue your choice of upgrades.
+The default bomb load is a meagre 10 x 250 lb (117 kg) so upgrading to 18 x 250 or 9 x 500 lb (226 kg) should be task number one. In order: unlock the Turret 7 mm ammo first, then the TC mk.I (torpedo) rack, and then the LBC mk.I. Unlocking the 7 mm ammo gives access to the Universal AP-I belt as one works up to the bomb racks for 18 x 250 or 9 x 500. After that, you can pursue your choice of upgrades.
 Upgrades to the turret should also be considered. The different belts do not have a considerable effect, but the upgraded turrets allow for a longer rate of fire. Very important for the small rifle calibre machine guns.
@@ Line 167: / Line 167: @@
 * Excellent payload - up to 4,500 lbs at max payload weight
-* Versatile payload options
+* Versatile payload options and access to the devastating 4,000 lb bomb
 * Excellent turret coverage
 * Very powerful torpedoes, two are enough to sink an aircraft carrier
 * The aircraft can take a beating thanks to the cross-hatched airframe
@@ Line 177: / Line 175: @@
 * Defensive turrets are easy to take out
-* Defensive armament is poor
+* Defensive armament has poor damage output
 * Extremely slow all-around mobility
 * Easy prey for high altitude fighters/try to get near 6,000 m where very little opposition is found
@@ Line 190: / Line 188: @@
 Unfortunately, the prototype crashed on April 19, 1937 after structural failure, throwing the pilot to safety who then deployed his parachute, but the radio operator wouldn't share the same luck. With trials nearly completed at the time, and the aircraft proving more than impressive, the Ministry removed another requirement, Specification B.29/36 to cover a production version as well as an initial order of aircraft. The name of the aircraft, Wellington, derived from the RAF's bomber tradition of naming the aircraft after towns, as well as echoing the 1st Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon.
-The Mk.Ic was the second most produced variant of the Wellington, at 2,685 air-frames built between 1940 and 1942, and while virtually identical to the Mk.Ia, featured the removal of the ventral turret and replaced them with two machine gun positions firing from the sides. Initially, Vickers "K" machine guns were used, located in front of the wings, but the majority of Mk.Ic aircraft carried a pair of Browning .303 machine guns located further back on the fuselage. While also featuring improved hydraulics and electrical systems, the aircraft was also the first version of the Wellington to feature Lorenz Blind Landing Equipment. Production of the Mk.Ic proceeded into Autumn 1942, with an entrance into service in April 1940 as a night time bomber as daylight bombing had been ceased at that point.
+The Mk Ic was the second most produced variant of the Wellington, at 2,685 airframes built between 1940 and 1942, and while virtually identical to the Mk.Ia, featured the removal of the ventral turret and replaced them with two machine gun positions firing from the sides. Initially, Vickers "K" machine guns were used, located in front of the wings, but the majority of Mk Ic aircraft carried a pair of Browning .303 machine guns located further back on the fuselage. While also featuring improved hydraulics and electrical systems, the aircraft was also the first version of the Wellington to feature Lorenz Blind Landing Equipment. Production of the Mk Ic proceeded into Autumn 1942, with an entrance into service in April 1940 as a night time bomber as daylight bombing had been ceased at that point.
 === In-game description ===
-In May 1940, the Vickers Wellington bomber was included in the list of aircraft declared a high priority by Great Britain's Ministry of Aircraft Production. The Wellington was built around Barnes Wallis' geodetic structure concept, maximising airframe strength for minimum weight. Powered by two Bristol Pegasus engines, the Wellington was first test flown in May 1936 and entered service with RAF Bomber Command in 1938. Full-scale production of the Mk.IC (Type 415) model started in April 1940; the most numerous of the Mk.Is, the Mk.IC differed from previous variants by replacing the ventral turret with guns fitted to the aircraft's beams. In place of the Frazer-Nash FN-25 turret, the Mk.IC featured two side blisters consisting of 0.303 inch Vickers Class K machine guns with 483 rounds each (7 flat pan magazines, standard capacity). The Mk.IC bombers of later series were fitted with Colt-Browning Mk.II .303 inch belt-fed machine guns with 600 rounds each. The standard bomb capacity was 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg); this was normally made up of nine 500-lb (227-kg) bombs or two 2,000-lb (907-kg) bombs. A special model, the Type 423, was based on the Wellington Mk.IC; it was able to deliver one 4,000-lb (1,816-kg) extra-heavy Cookie Mk.I or Mk.II bomb to the target. To accomplish this, the central bomb bay doors were removed and the bomb bay itself was modified. The defensive armament remained the same.
+In May 1940, the Vickers Wellington bomber was included in the list of aircraft declared a high priority by Great Britain's Ministry of Aircraft Production. The Wellington was built around Barnes Wallis' geodetic structure concept, maximising airframe strength for minimum weight. Powered by two Bristol Pegasus engines, the Wellington was first test flown in May 1936 and entered service with RAF Bomber Command in 1938. Full-scale production of the Mk Ic (Type 415) model started in April 1940; the most numerous of the Mk.Is, the Mk Ic differed from previous variants by replacing the ventral turret with guns fitted to the aircraft's beams. In place of the Frazer-Nash FN-25 turret, the Mk Ic featured two side blisters consisting of 0.303 inch Vickers Class K machine guns with 483 rounds each (7 flat pan magazines, standard capacity). The Mk Ic bombers of later series were fitted with Colt-Browning Mk.II .303 inch belt-fed machine guns with 600 rounds each. The standard bomb capacity was 4,500 lbs (2,041 kg); this was normally made up of nine 500 lb (227 kg) bombs or two 2,000 lb (907 kg) bombs. A special model, the Type 423, was based on the Wellington Mk Ic; it was able to deliver one 4,000 lb (1,816 kg) extra-heavy Cookie Mk.I or Mk.II bomb to the target. To accomplish this, the central bomb bay doors were removed and the bomb bay itself was modified. The defensive armament remained the same.
-On the night of July 7th 1941, Sgt James Ward became the only Wellington crewman to win a Victoria Cross when his Mk.IC was hit by a German night fighter and its starboard engine set on fire. With a rope attached to him, Ward crawled out onto the wing and tearing holes in the aircraft's fabric for hand holds, reached the fire to extinguish it.
+On the night of July 7th 1941, Sgt James Ward became the only Wellington crewman to win a Victoria Cross when his Mk Ic was hit by a German night fighter and its starboard engine set on fire. With a rope attached to him, Ward crawled out onto the wing and tearing holes in the aircraft's fabric for hand holds, reached the fire to extinguish it.
-The Wellington served not only as a bomber, it was also modified for use in the maritime role for RAF Coastal Command. In January 1941, the Mk.IC began to be used as an anti-submarine patrol aircraft, although no design changes were made. In December 1941, the first torpedo bomber conversions were made.
+The Wellington served not only as a bomber, it was also modified for use in the maritime role for RAF Coastal Command. In January 1941, the Mk Ic began to be used as an anti-submarine patrol aircraft, although no design changes were made. In December 1941, the first torpedo bomber conversions were made.
-The Wellington Mk.IC (TB) torpedo bomber was identical to the Mk.IC in terms of its engines and defensive armament but could carry up to two Mk.XII torpedoes.
+The Wellington Mk Ic (TB) torpedo bomber was identical to the Mk Ic in terms of its engines and defensive armament but could carry up to two Mk.XII torpedoes.
-The first special anti-submarine model designed for the RAF Coastal Command was the Type 428 Wellington GR Mk.VIII (TB). Its structure had the airframe of the later Mk.IC series. The GR Mk.VIII (TB) reconnaissance/torpedo bomber began production in the spring of 1942 in three versions: one version with radar, one version with a retractable searchlight (in place of a nose turret), and the last variant developed as a long range reconnaissance aircraft with extra fuel tanks installed in the bomb bay. All three, starting with the 66th production aircraft, were equipped with the same torpedo mount as the Mk.IC (TB) model.
+The first special anti-submarine model designed for the RAF Coastal Command was the Type 428 Wellington GR Mk.VIII (TB). Its structure had the airframe of the later Mk Ic series. The GR Mk.VIII (TB) reconnaissance/torpedo bomber began production in the spring of 1942 in three versions: one version with radar, one version with a retractable searchlight (in place of a nose turret), and the last variant developed as a long range reconnaissance aircraft with extra fuel tanks installed in the bomb bay. All three, starting with the 66th production aircraft, were equipped with the same torpedo mount as the Mk Ic (TB) model.
 The Wellington torpedo bombers were used for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea at the end of December 1941; anti-submarine models began to patrol the North Sea in May 1942. The first German submarine destroyed by these aircraft was sunk on July 6, 1942.
-,547 Mk.IC aircraft were produced, including 138 Mk.IC (TB) torpedo bombers and 271 GR Mk.VIII (TB) torpedo bombers.
+,547 Mk Ic aircraft were produced, including 138 Mk Ic (TB) torpedo bombers and 271 GR Mk.VIII (TB) torpedo bombers.
 == Media ==
@@ Line 212: / Line 210: @@
 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=britain&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=wellington_mk1c Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=wellington_mk1c Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Videos
@@ Line 219: / Line 217: @@
 == 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.''
@@ Line 225: / Line 222: @@
 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{AirManufacturer Vickers}}
 {{Britain bombers}}

@@ Line 72: / Line 72: @@
 |-
 | < 275 || < 275 || < 310 || > 320
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 122: / Line 100: @@
 {{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)|AN-M65A1 (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. 4,000 lb Mk.II (4,000 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
@@ Line 129: / Line 107: @@
 * 18 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
 * 9 x 500 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
-* 2 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs + 6 x 250 lb G.P. Mk.IV bombs (3,500 lb total)
+* 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)

@@ Line 61: / Line 61: @@
 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 355 || 264 || 223 || ~5 || ~3
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 315 || 264 || 223 || ~5 || ~3
 |-
 |}

@@ Line 232: / Line 232: @@
 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 {{Youtube-gallery|RuBjkyZT6Yw|'''The Shooting Range #6''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 00:40 discusses the Vickers Wellington.}}

@@ Line 146: / Line 146: @@
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles 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).'' -->
-As with all bombers, crew training with at least ''Expert Qualification'' is important for profitable missions.
+=== Air Battles ===
-Both the UK Wellington and German Mk I's (''Jelly Welly'') are identical.
+The major weakness of the Wellington Mk Ic, is it's lack of defence, however it offers good speed, survivability and payload options.
-==== Tactics ====
+=== Ground Battles ===
-In RB you start in the air so you have the advantage to trade altitude for airspeed, bomb ground targets and retreat before enemy fighters arrive, however, be close to friendlies so they can intercept chasers.
+In ground battles, it is recommended to use the single 4000 lbs cookie bomb. This bomb allows for destruction on a scale which the poor tankers can't comprehend. The cookie bomb has 1339 Kg of amatol explosive, allowing for any tanks gathered in a cap zone or (in a close environment) as long as the bomb lands in close proximity, the entire zone will be blown apart and their poor tanks will get knocked out.
-==== Counter-tactics ====
+The Wellington Mk Ic, is a large aircraft, it's not a small fighter bomber or a medium bomber - it's a large heavy bomber. The The Wellington Mk Ic is prone to being destroyed in flight by enemy SPAA or Tank cannons with HE rounds.
-If you are attacking a Wellington, focus on its engines, they are relatively easy to set on fire. While you should not worry too much about its turrets, do not hang around or stay on its tail either, as an attack could still be dangerous, as two machineguns are around the armament of a British fighter.
 ===Manual Engine Control===