Wellington Mk Ic (Germany) - Revision history

U56791342: /* Pros and cons */

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‎Pros and cons

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

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‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Edits

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Edits

U124710774: added premium bonus as a pro

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added premium bonus as a pro

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skin + video

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‎Media: Added skin + video

U13682523: /* Details */ Corrected flap rip speed

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‎Details: Corrected flap rip speed

U13682523: Updated about template

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Updated about template

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U17577377: /* Details */

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‎Details

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 * Durable
 * Can research up to rank III with no penalty
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Defensive armament is poor
 * Slow speed
 == History ==
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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.''

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 Performance-wise the Wellington was not notably remarkable, its strength lay on the inside. Devised by one of the greatest innovative thinkers in history, Sir Barnes Neville Wallis devised a geodesic structure resulting in an exceptionally strong airframe. Together with Reginald Kirshaw "Rex" Pierson, they designed their record making Vickers Wellesley opening the way for the Wellington and larger Warwick. With high aspect ratio wing and spacious fuselage, it proved capable of handling a myriad of missions including early airborne radar and robust enough to absorb severe damage and fly home. Although the bomb bay configuration limited bomb size its payload was slightly more than the Heinkel He 111 H-3 and with greater range. It is also one of the first aircraft to have a powered turret in the extreme tail with a very wide arc; however, it still was inadequate to defend itself against attacking fighters and early models lacked self-sealing fuel tanks. Still, this aircraft was admired by crews and affectionately called Wimpy after Popeye's hamburger loving friend and sidekick who's full name is J. Wellington Wimpy. Over 11,000 made, it equipped many RAF squadrons including those comprised of foreign crews like the Polish (4 squadrons), New Zealand (No. 75), and Czech (No, 311) one of which was captured by Germans who used it for intelligence and training. Viking, a passenger transport variant, became the world's first pure jet transport prototype aircraft in 1948.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 Vickers Wellington Mk.IC twin-engine medium bomber (Luftwaffe)
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 One of the members of the Wellington Mk.IC (L7842) crew, Flight Lieutenant Ernst Valenta, took part in the so-called "Great Escape" made by Allied Air Force pilots from Stalag Luft III, a German prisoner-of-war camp in Poland, on March 24, 1944. He was captured by the Germans and executed by shooting on March 31, 1944.
 == Media ==

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 * Good payload
 * Durable
-* Can research up to tier 3 with no penalty
+* Can research up to rank III with no penalty
 '''Cons:'''
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''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).'' -->
-Performance wise the Willington was not notably remarkable, its strength lay on the inside. Devised by one of the greatest innovative thinkers in history, Sir Barnes Neville Wallis devised a geodesic structure resulting in an exceptionally strong airframe. Together with Reginald Kirshaw "Rex" Pierson, they designed their record making ''Vickers Wellesley'' opening the way for the ''Wellington'' and larger ''Warwick''. With high aspect ratio wing and spacious fuselage, it proved capable of handling a myriad of missions including early airborne radar and robust enough to absorb severe damage and fly home. Although the bomb bay configuration limited bomb size its payload was slightly more than the Heinkel He 111 H-3 and with greater range. It is also one of the first aircraft to have a powered turret in the extreme tail with a very wide arc; however, it still was inadequate to defend itself against attacking fighters and early models lacked self-sealing fuel tanks. Still, this aircraft was admired by crews and affectionately called ''Wimpy'' after Popeye's hamburger loving friend and sidekick who's full name is J. Wellington Wimpy. Over 11,000 made, it equipped many RAF squadrons including those comprised of foreign crews like the Polish (4 squadrons), New Zealand (No. 75), and Czech (No, 311) one of which was captured by Germans who used it for intelligence and training. ''Viking'', a passenger transport variant, became the world's first pure jet transport prototype aircraft in 1948.
+Performance-wise the Wellington was not notably remarkable, its strength lay on the inside. Devised by one of the greatest innovative thinkers in history, Sir Barnes Neville Wallis devised a geodesic structure resulting in an exceptionally strong airframe. Together with Reginald Kirshaw "Rex" Pierson, they designed their record making Vickers Wellesley opening the way for the Wellington and larger Warwick. With high aspect ratio wing and spacious fuselage, it proved capable of handling a myriad of missions including early airborne radar and robust enough to absorb severe damage and fly home. Although the bomb bay configuration limited bomb size its payload was slightly more than the Heinkel He 111 H-3 and with greater range. It is also one of the first aircraft to have a powered turret in the extreme tail with a very wide arc; however, it still was inadequate to defend itself against attacking fighters and early models lacked self-sealing fuel tanks. Still, this aircraft was admired by crews and affectionately called Wimpy after Popeye's hamburger loving friend and sidekick who's full name is J. Wellington Wimpy. Over 11,000 made, it equipped many RAF squadrons including those comprised of foreign crews like the Polish (4 squadrons), New Zealand (No. 75), and Czech (No, 311) one of which was captured by Germans who used it for intelligence and training. Viking, a passenger transport variant, became the world's first pure jet transport prototype aircraft in 1948.
 === In-game description ===
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=wellington_mk1c_luftwaffe Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=wellington_mk1c_luftwaffe Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 * Skins are interchangeable with the British [[Wellington Mk Ic]].
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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.''

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 * Good payload
 * Durable
 '''Cons:'''
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=germany&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=wellington_mk1c_luftwaffe Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 * Skins are interchangeable with the British [[Wellington Mk Ic]].

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-* Beware that not all skins are interchangeable with each other. The [[Wellington_Mk_Ic/L|Mk.1 Late]] has got its beam turrets more to the rear and the wing windows are closed/boarded up.
+;Skins
 == See also ==

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 ! 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
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 | about = bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | other
-| usage-1 = the British version
+| usage-1 = the regular British version
 | link-1 = Wellington Mk Ic
-| usage-2 = other uses
+| usage-2 = other versions
 | link-2 = Wellington (Family)
 }}

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-{{Specs-Card|code=wellington_mk1c_luftwaffe}}
+{{Specs-Card
 {{About
 | about = bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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 == General info ==
-=== Flight Performance ===
+=== Flight performance ===
 ''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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 === 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.''
 == Armaments ==
 === 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.'' -->
 {{main|G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV (250 lb)|G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV (500 lb)}}
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 === 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|Vickers K (7.7 mm)|Browning .303 (7.7 mm)}}

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-| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 355 || ~5 || ~3
+|{{Specs|1=destruction|2=body}}||{{Specs|1=destruction|2=gear}} || 355 || ~5 || ~3
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 18 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
 * 9 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (4,500 lb total)
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 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,200 rpg = 2,400 total)
 * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, rear turret (2,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Good payload
 * Durable
 '''Cons:'''
 * Defensive armament is poor
 * Slow speed
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 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23Wellington '''Skins''' and '''camouflages''' for the Wellington series from live.warthunder.com.]
 * Beware that not all skins are interchangeable with each other. The [[Wellington_Mk_Ic/L|Mk.1 Late]] has got its beam turrets more to the rear and the wing windows are closed/boarded up.
 == 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;''
 * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''