XA-38 - Revision history

U44629479: /* Media */ Added Shooting Range episode

2024-01-04T18:34:32Z

‎Media: Added Shooting Range episode

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-09-19T11:08:39Z

‎Description

U48664895: Updated description to new format

2023-09-19T01:00:25Z

Updated description to new format

U44629479: Edits

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Edits

U16087030: /* Pros and cons */

2022-01-25T15:52:45Z

‎Pros and cons

U16087030: /* Usage in battles */

2022-01-25T15:51:31Z

‎Usage in battles

U44629479: /* Media */ Added Shooting Range episode

2021-11-30T22:08:10Z

‎Media: Added Shooting Range episode

U38088265: /* Details */

2021-10-15T20:59:00Z

‎Details

U44629479: Edits

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Edits

U44629479: /* See also */ Added vehicles

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‎See also: Added vehicles

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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|GSSJKUqU3WE|'''The Shooting Range #260''' - ''Challenge'' section at 08:46 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|ObEcMPqFBbE|'''The Shooting Range #259''' - ''Tips & Tricks'' section at 10:14 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|QsIlg4oEFP0|'''XA-38 Grizzly - Premium Gameplay''' - ''BaconGaming''|VF6t_SqHftE|'''Premium Review: XA-38 Grizzly [Specialist]''' - ''Jengar''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|dS_0tpx-u1E|'''The Shooting Range #373''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 02:56 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|GSSJKUqU3WE|'''The Shooting Range #260''' - ''Challenge'' section at 08:46 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|ObEcMPqFBbE|'''The Shooting Range #259''' - ''Tips & Tricks'' section at 10:14 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|QsIlg4oEFP0|'''XA-38 Grizzly - Premium Gameplay''' - ''BaconGaming''|VF6t_SqHftE|'''Premium Review: XA-38 Grizzly [Specialist]''' - ''Jengar''}}
 == See also ==

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-In 1942, the U.S. Army was looking for a suitable aircraft to replace the Douglas A-20 Havoc. Beech Aircraft Corporation would be given a contract to build two Model 28 “Destroyer” prototypes. Later given the designation XA-38 “Grizzly”, it was originally intended to be a bomber hunter until the Army wanted a capable ground attack aircraft. To attack well-armoured targets like bunkers and tanks, the Grizzly was fitted with a 75 mm cannon mounted directly into the nose. The Grizzly was also given two twin .50 cal turrets, one mounted on the top and one mounted in the belly to provide defensive fire. Although the Grizzly was favorable in test flights, it unfortunately fizzled out as the Wright R-3350 engines were needed for the B-29 program.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]] as a premium strike aircraft. It is a strong aircraft against ground targets thanks to its 75 mm cannon and bombs. The 75 mm cannon is able to penetrate up to 104 mm of armour which is more than enough to penetrate the sides and engine decks of many ground vehicles. Although the Grizzly has turrets, it's an easy target for enemy fighters; especially when the rear crewman is knocked out. The XA-38 Grizzly is an interesting plane that can be incredibly dangerous in ground battles.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Good survivability:
+* Good survivability
 ** Protected from every angle of attack by two .50 calibre machine gun turrets
 ** Can tank quite a bit of damage
 ** Reasonably fast for an attack aircraft
 ** Reasonably manoeuvrable
-* Devastating main armament:
+* Devastating main armament
 ** Incredible destructive capabilities of the 75 mm HEI-T shells, will decimate any aerial targets upon contact
 ** Fantastic anti-armour capabilities with the AP-T shells. The AP-T shells carry characteristics of APHE shells, minimizing the number of hits on a selected target to destroy them
-** 75 mm M10 cannon has great accuracy at close ranges
+** 75 mm M10 cannon is effective at close range
 ** Cannon can penetrate destroyers and the lightly armoured sections of cruisers
 * Can use the two forward-firing .50 calibre machine guns vs. fighter aircraft and light targets
-* One of the faster attack aircraft at its tier, especially in RB. Can often outrun enemy fighters in a straight-line
+* Faster attack aircraft, especially in RB. It can often outrun enemy fighters in a straight line
 '''Cons:'''
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 * A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets: you will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out
 * Main armament difficult to master
 ** 75 mm M10 cannon lacks accuracy for long-range shooting
-** Massive shell drop-off
+** Low muzzle velocity, causing massive shell drop-off
 ** Limited cannon ammunition (20 rounds)
 * Only two .50 calibre machine guns

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 ** Cannon can penetrate destroyers and the lightly armoured sections of cruisers
 * Can use the two forward-firing .50 calibre machine guns vs. fighter aircraft and light targets
 '''Cons:'''

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 ;Bomber Hunter
-The XA-38 Grizzly can be used as a bomber hunter. The ammo of choice when dealing with enemy bombers is HEI-T: 1 single hit from this shell will destroy any airframe.
+Thanks to its air spawn and impressive top speed, the XA-38 Grizzly can be used as a bomber hunter. The ammo of choice when dealing with enemy bombers is HEI-T: 1 single hit from this shell will destroy any airframe. The well-armoured cockpit also means the pilot will be well protected from the defensive armament of any bomber it attacks. However, the XA-38 is one of the larger targets a bomber can shoot back at, and the unprotected engines can easily be set on fire or disabled entirely. You'll also be prey to any enemy fighters or interceptors that choose to take advantage of your new role. This is less of an issue when hunting bombers at low altitude, as you can often take out a bomber and retreat before the enemy fighters can respond.
 ;Ground Attack/Close Air Support
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 ;Similar aircraft fitted with a large-calibre gun
 * [[PBJ-1H]]
 * [[Hs 129 B-3]]

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-|595||574|| rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} ||29.2||30.1||8.7||8.7|| rowspan="2" | 700
+| 595 || 574 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 29.2 || 30.1 || 8.7 || 8.7 || rowspan="2" | 700
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 340 || 340 || 280 || ~7 || ~3
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 333 || 325 || 280 || ~7 || ~3
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 The XA-38 is a great plane for ground pounding. The 75 mm cannon AP-T can reliably destroy pillboxes, medium tanks and light tanks, while the HEI-T can destroy any thinly armoured vehicles. The option to carry 4x 500 lbs bombs also gives some extra opportunities for killing targets, although these are wing-mounted bombs, which are not only inaccurate but also hamper your speed somewhat. In Air RB, these bombs often work best to eliminate AA and armoured cars at the back of tank convoys, clearing any potential anti-aircraft fire before engaging the tanks.
 The Grizzly is a fast aircraft, and this should be used to your advantage. Dive in fast and escape fast and you can effectively dodge AA fire, as well as outrun some enemy fighters at low speed, especially when top tier. Also, the .50 cal gun turrets can be used to strafe ground targets after your first pass, although it's recommended to load the armoured target or universal belts to ensure maximum damage. These guns are quite accurate, have a good rate of fire, and can eliminate light tanks and light pillboxes.
 The drawbacks to the Grizzly come with its main armament. The 75 mm gun, while immensely powerful, has a very slow rate of fire, meaning you're only likely to get two shots maximum at a target before you pass over it. Also, while it can kill light pillboxes, it might take multiple hits, which can be a waste of ammo since the gun only has 20 shells total. Don't be afraid to use your machine guns in addition to the cannon when targeting pillboxes. These MGs, while effective, are also lacking. There are only two of them, and they carry mid-war belts, meaning they don't pack as much punch as a lot of the 12.7 mm MGs on a lot of American fighter-bombers at this same tier. Thankfully, they are nose-mounted, meaning they're very accurate even at long ranges.
 Finally, the Grizzly can be an easy target for low-altitude interception. The fuselage is a large target compared to single-engined planes, and only having one, very exposed gunner means you can lose your defensive armament immediately when attacked from above. Use your good speed and decent turn time to avoid shots and spray interceptors with the .50 cal guns to ward them off. Also, avoid head-ons. While the 75 mm might be tempting as a one-shot-machine, its poor rate of fire and long-range accuracy makes it useless in head-on engagements against the many cannon-armed fighters you face at this tier. Your MGs also won't be much help since there are only two of them. Keep fighters behind or away from you and use your gunners' excellent firing arcs and ammo counts to ward off opponents.
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 ** Cannot turn without bleeding too much speed
 ** Will red-line and compress at ~690-700 km/h (~429-435 mph)
-* A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets: you will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out)
+* A single crew member operates the two defensive turrets: you will lose all defensive capabilities if the turret operator is knocked out
 * Main armament difficult to master
 ** 75 mm M10 cannon has a low muzzle velocity

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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
+;Similar aircraft fitted with a large-calibre gun
 * [[PBJ-1H]]
-* [[Ki-102 otsu]]
+* [[Hs 129 B-3]]
 * [[P.108A serie 2]]