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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]].
 
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Desiring a new high altitude interceptor, a contract to purchase 120 British made Hawker Hunter F.50 was made and delivered. Being a Hunter the learning curve can be difficult, but becomes a fierce opponent once used correctly.
  
 
== General info ==
 
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The J34 is a transonic jet fighter, powered by the Rolls-Royce Avon Mk115 engine. Reaching speeds up to 1109 km/h at sea level, with the capability of reaching Mach in a dive. Performing similarly to the [[Hunter F.1]], the J34 works best at high speed. Above 700 km/h is where manoeuvrability and climb rate are best, though overheating can become an issue when at 100% throttle for extended periods of time. Despite lacking an afterburner, a decent climb rate of 56 m/s can be used for getting the drop on other jets can be done with relative ease. Extended turning should be avoided as it loses speed quickly when turning. Falling victim to the similar flaws as other Hunters, the high stall speed can get an unprepared pilot into a punching bag for other fighters such as Sabres or MiGs. Combat flaps help with maneuvering when below 600km/h IAS where the plane begins to struggle, but may still be ineffective in comparison. The airbrake is effective but is located on the underside of the fuselage and can't be used when landing gear is deployed.
  
 
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* 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
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* 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate behind the pilot
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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With powerful guns and high top speed the J34 does excellent in a Boom & Zoom position.
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Side climbing at a 10° angle to get high altitudes is ideal, as going head first into engagements can overwhelm the J34. When engaging multiple opponents it's best to try to run, as turning would lose too much speed to continue engaging. Dropping in on already occupied or unsuspecting jets to fire an RB24 or cannons is an effective method of attack.
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The 30 mm ADEN cannons easily apart other jets, with the four cannons achieving a one-second burst mass of 21kg/s. Carrying 600 rounds of ammo (150 rpg) it can quickly expend all of the ammo. Quick bursts greatly help conserve ammo while still doing devastating damage, with the tracers and onboard rangefinding radar aiding in landing shots.  
  
 
=== Radars ===
 
=== Radars ===
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The J34 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar that is not modeled in game. It detects other planes within range and is helpful for close range aiming.
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Powerful cannons
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* Effective air brake
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* Decent acceleration at speed
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* Can outrun most gets when in a climb
  
 
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* Poor manoeuvrability, especially at low speeds
 
* Poor manoeuvrability, especially at low speeds
 
* Engine is prone to overheating fast
 
* Engine is prone to overheating fast
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* Difficult in uptiers
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* No flares
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* Large target
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

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J34

Description

The J34 is a rank Swedish jet fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Fire and Ice".

Desiring a new high altitude interceptor, a contract to purchase 120 British made Hawker Hunter F.50 was made and delivered. Being a Hunter the learning curve can be difficult, but becomes a fierce opponent once used correctly.

General info

Flight performance

The J34 is a transonic jet fighter, powered by the Rolls-Royce Avon Mk115 engine. Reaching speeds up to 1109 km/h at sea level, with the capability of reaching Mach in a dive. Performing similarly to the Hunter F.1, the J34 works best at high speed. Above 700 km/h is where manoeuvrability and climb rate are best, though overheating can become an issue when at 100% throttle for extended periods of time. Despite lacking an afterburner, a decent climb rate of 56 m/s can be used for getting the drop on other jets can be done with relative ease. Extended turning should be avoided as it loses speed quickly when turning. Falling victim to the similar flaws as other Hunters, the high stall speed can get an unprepared pilot into a punching bag for other fighters such as Sabres or MiGs. Combat flaps help with maneuvering when below 600km/h IAS where the plane begins to struggle, but may still be ineffective in comparison. The airbrake is effective but is located on the underside of the fuselage and can't be used when landing gear is deployed.

Characteristics Max speed
(km/h at 0 m - sea level) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 1,099 1,093 31.9 33.3 44.9 40.5 820
Upgraded 1,118 1,109 30.4 31.0 68.6 56.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
1,193 603 581 465 ~12 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 850 < 600 < 650 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Basic mass Wing loading (full fuel)
Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.115 1 6,309 kg 238 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load) Max Gross
Weight
Weight (each) Type 4m fuel 15m fuel
1,050 kg Axial-flow turbojet 6,666 kg 7,499 kg 7,799 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition 100% WEP 4m fuel 15m fuel MGW
Stationary 3,469 kgf N/A 0.52 0.46 0.44
Optimal 3,837 kgf
(1,193 km/h) 		N/A 0.58 0.51 0.49

Survivability and armour

  • 64 mm Bulletproof glass - Armoured windscreen
  • 12.7 mm Steel - Armour plate behind the pilot

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: ADEN (30 mm)

The J34 is armed with:

  • 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: RB24

The J34 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 2 x RB24 missiles

Usage in battles

With powerful guns and high top speed the J34 does excellent in a Boom & Zoom position.

Side climbing at a 10° angle to get high altitudes is ideal, as going head first into engagements can overwhelm the J34. When engaging multiple opponents it's best to try to run, as turning would lose too much speed to continue engaging. Dropping in on already occupied or unsuspecting jets to fire an RB24 or cannons is an effective method of attack.

The 30 mm ADEN cannons easily apart other jets, with the four cannons achieving a one-second burst mass of 21kg/s. Carrying 600 rounds of ammo (150 rpg) it can quickly expend all of the ammo. Quick bursts greatly help conserve ammo while still doing devastating damage, with the tracers and onboard rangefinding radar aiding in landing shots.

Radars

The J34 is equipped with an AN/APG-30 rangefinding radar that is not modeled in game. It detects other planes within range and is helpful for close range aiming.

AN/APG-30 - Rangefinding radar
Maximum
Tracking
Range 		Minimum
Tracking
Range 		Azimuth Tracking
Angle 		Elevation Tracking
Angle
2,750 m 300 m ±9° ±9°

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Powerful cannons
  • Effective air brake
  • Decent acceleration at speed
  • Can outrun most gets when in a climb

Cons:

  • Poor manoeuvrability, especially at low speeds
  • Engine is prone to overheating fast
  • Difficult in uptiers
  • No flares
  • Large target

History

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Media

Skins

See also

Related development

External links

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  • other literature.


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Piston fighters 
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Jet fighters 
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  ◘Sea Hawk Mk.50 · ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◘Hunter F.6 · ◌Hunter F.58 · J34 · AV-8A · AV-8C · ▄AV-8S
Captured  ▀Tempest Mk V
See Also  Fokker

Sweden jet aircraft
Fighters  J21RA
  J29A · A29B · J29D · J29F
  J32B
  J34
  J35A · J35D
  JA37C · JA37D · JA37DI · JA37DI F21
  JAS39A · JAS39C
Strike aircraft  A21RB
  A32A · A32A Röd Adam
  A28B
  AJ37 · AJS37
  SK60B · SAAB-105G
Export  SAAB-105OE
Finland  ▄Vampire FB 52A · ▄MiG-21bis · Saab J35XS

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