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{{Specs-Card|code=do_17z_7}}
 
{{Specs-Card|code=do_17z_7}}
 
{{About
 
{{About
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|about=aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| about = German twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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|usage=other uses
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| and
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|link=Do 17 (Family)
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| usage = other versions
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| link-1 = Do 17 E-1
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| link-2 = Do 17 Z-2
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_Do17Z7.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:GarageImage_Do17Z7.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update_1.53_"Firestorm"|Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.53 "Firestorm"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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<!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''-->
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''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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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| 416 || 410 || 8,500 || 36.0 || 37.2 || 5.0 || 6.4 || 350
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| 423 || 410 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 35.7 || 37.3 || 6.5 || 6.5 || 350
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! AB
 
! AB
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! RB
 
! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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| 482 || 448 || 8,500 || 32.1 || 34.0 || 18.2 || 10.0 || 350
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| 477 || 448 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 32.5 || 34.0 || 15.6 || 10 || 350
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flap
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! Landing flaps
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
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! -
 
! -
 
|-
 
|-
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| 620 || 350 || 500 || ~3 || ~1
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 500 || ~5 || ~2
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
|-
 
|-
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| < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 140
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| < 290 || < 300 || < 300 || > 308
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
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| 1,600 m || 1,630 hp || 2,236 hp  
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| 1,600 m || 815 hp || 1,118 hp
 
|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
 
! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
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| 4,300 m || 1,560 hp || 2,140 hp  
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| 4,300 m || 780 hp || 1,070 hp
 
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|-
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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|-
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|- -->
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 8.5 mm Steel - Fore-cockpit plate
 
* 8.5 mm Steel - Fore-cockpit plate
 
* 8.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
 
* 8.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}
 
{{main|MG 151/20 (20 mm)|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg)
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* 1 x 20 mm MG 151 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg)
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* 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total)
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* 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}}
 
{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
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* 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (2,500 kg total)
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* 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
 
* 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|MG 17 (7.92 mm)}}
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{{main|MG 15 (7.92 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" (''German for "Heavy fighter"'') aircraft. Like all of it's successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom & Zoom fighter, through and through. This means the Do 17 should, under any circumstance always strive to maintain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Utilize the potential energy to dive on them and make a high speed pass while firing, then quickly make an escape. There is however, a couple of caveats for the Do 17 Z-7 that is worth considering when flying it. For starters, it's energy retention and climb rate is bad and mediocre at best. So begin to climb to altitude immediately making a 2nd pass will generally be a bad idea, as it will attract a lot planes with ample opportunity to return fire. Instead, utilize the high air speed from the dive, to gain as much horizontal distance from enemy planes as possible before starting to climb. Also, remember to never commit to chasing after a specific plane since the plane will lose too much speed and energy in doing so. Pick out a target from high altitude, roll over and dive down in a vertical position as soon as possible, in order to maximize the altitude-speed trade off. When at first possible moment get a gun solution on the target, and once the solution is lost, level the plane out and speed away at high speed, potentially destroying other players that may cross the path along the way with the same principle.
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The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" (''German for "Heavy fighter"'') aircraft. Like all of its successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom & Zoom fighter, through and through. This means the Do 17 should, under any circumstances always strive to maintain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Utilise the potential energy to dive on them and make a high speed pass while firing, then quickly make an escape. There is however, a couple of caveats for the Do 17 Z-7 that is worth considering when flying it. For starters, its energy retention and climb rate are mediocre at best. Immediately making a 2nd pass will generally be a bad idea, as it will attract a lot planes with ample opportunity to return fire. Instead, utilise the high air speed from the dive to gain as much horizontal distance from enemy planes as possible before starting to climb. Also, remember to never commit to chasing after a specific plane since the plane will lose too much speed and energy in doing so. Pick out a target from high altitude, roll over and dive down in a vertical position as soon as possible, in order to maximize the altitude-speed trade off. When at first possible moment get a gun solution on the target, and once the solution is lost, level the plane out and speed away at high speed, potentially destroying other players that may cross the path along the way with the same principle.
  
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The Do 17 Z-7's primary source of damage comes with it's single 20 mm MG 151 cannon. While not spitting as much lead downrange as the Bf-110's dual MG FF/M's do. It makes up for it by having access to the MG 151's air target belt, which contains a lot more minengeschoß, which is highly effective against unarmoured planes, which the Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 15's also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and end up on the Do 17's tail, if solely using the machine guns.
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The Do 17 Z-7's primary source of damage comes with its single 20 mm MG 151 cannon. While not spitting as much lead downrange as the Bf 110's dual MG FF/M's do. It makes up for it by having access to the MG 151's air target belt, which contains a lot more minengeschoß, which is highly effective against unarmoured planes, which the Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 15's also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and end up on the Do 17's tail, if solely using the machine guns.
  
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The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail right behind the plane because then the gunner will have an easy target. If ailing behind the plane, dip down a little bit, the gunner at the top won't be able to hit the plane this way and the gunner at the bottom is pointed down to much. At this battle rating, there are a lot of newer players, who most likely didn't put points into the gunners vitality. If the gunners are taken out, then the plane is a flying duck. Avoid a head-on at all cost, it has armour at the front and a 20 mm cannon which will shred any plane to bits. This plane cannot turn fight, if it's behind tailing the plane, then simply turn sharply to one direction. If in a bomber it's best to aim for the engines and not the cockpit, the cockpit has 58 mm of armour angled, it would be difficult for bullets to go through and snipe the pilot.
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==== Counter-tactics ====
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The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail right behind the plane because then the gunner will have an easy target. If tailing behind the plane, dip down a little bit, the gunner at the top won't be able to hit the plane this way and the gunner at the bottom is pointed down to much. At this battle rating, there are a lot of newer players, who most likely haven't put crew xp into the gunners vitality. If the gunners are taken out, then the plane is a flying duck. Avoid a head-on at all cost, it has armour at the front and a 20 mm cannon which will shred any plane to bits. This plane cannot turn fight, if it's behind tailing the plane, then simply turn sharply to one direction. If in a bomber it's best to aim for the engines and not the cockpit, the cockpit has 58 mm of armour angled, it would be difficult for bullets to go through and snipe the pilot.
  
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
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|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Oil
 
! Oil
 
! Water
 
! Water
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! Type  
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! Type
 
|-
 
|-
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not ontrollable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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|-
 
|}
 
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===Modules===
 
===Modules===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Tier
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! colspan="1" | Tier
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! Flight performance
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! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! Survivability
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair, Radiator
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| Fuselage repair
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|  
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| Radiator
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| Offensive 7 mm
 
| Offensive 7 mm
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|
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|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
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| Airframe  
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| Airframe
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| Turret 7 mm, EHVC 500
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|
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| Turret 7 mm
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| EHVC 500
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Wing Repair, Engine
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| Wings repair
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|  
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| Engine
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| New 7 mm MGs, Offensive 20 mm
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|
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| New 7 mm MGs
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|
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| Offensive 20 mm
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
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|
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret), New 20 mm Cannons
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|
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| New 20 mm cannons
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Exclusively nose-mounted armament, resulting in very little need for convergence
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* Exclusively nose-mounted armament, resulting in very little convergence.
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* Can take a lot of machine gun fire before going down
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* Can take a lot of machine gun fire before going down.
 
 
* Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower
 
* Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower
 
* 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft
 
* 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded
 
* Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded
 
* Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight)
 
* Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight)
 
* Horrible roll rate
 
* Horrible roll rate
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* Overall poor handling characteristics.
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* Overall poor handling characteristics
 
* Lousy energy retention
 
* Lousy energy retention
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* Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although it's poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it.
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* Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although its poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it
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* Defensive armament has poor coverage and does not produce enough stopping power to reliably fend of attacking enemies.
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* Defensive armament has poor coverage and does not produce enough stopping power to reliably fend of attacking enemies
 
* Tends to burst into flames
 
* Tends to burst into flames
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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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>=== Encyclopedia Info ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.''
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''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
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* ''encyclopedia page on aircraft;''
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* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
 
{{Germany twin-engine fighters}}
 
{{Germany twin-engine fighters}}

Revision as of 16:09, 26 April 2019

Introducing Wiki 3.0
Do 17 Z-7
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Do 17 Z-7
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Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.7 1.3 1.3
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This page is about the German twin-engine fighter Do 17 Z-7. For other versions, see Do 17 E-1 and Do 17 Z-2.

Description

GarageImage Do 17 Z-7.jpg


The Do 17 Z-7 is a rank I German twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB) and 1.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.53 "Firestorm".

General info

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.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 5,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
423 410 8500 35.7 37.3 6.5 6.5 350
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 5,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
477 448 8500 32.5 34.0 15.6 10 350

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flaps
(km/h) 		Max Static G
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500 ~5 ~2
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 290 < 300 < 300 > 308
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,600 m 815 hp 1,118 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,300 m 780 hp 1,070 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 8.5 mm Steel - Fore-cockpit plate
  • 8.5 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
  • 6 mm Steel - Belly gunner's plate
  • 8.5 mm Steel - Rear cockpit plate
  • 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's upper plate
  • 6 mm Steel - Rear gunner's window frame

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: MG 151/20 (20 mm), MG 17 (7.92 mm)

The Do 17 Z-7 is armed with:

  • 1 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannon, nose-mounted (400 rpg)
  • 3 x 7.92 mm MG 17 machine guns, nose-mounted (1,000 rpg = 3,000 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: SC50JA (50 kg), SC250JA (250 kg)

The Do 17 Z-7 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 10 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (500 kg total)
  • 1 x 250 kg SC250JA bomb (250 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: MG 15 (7.92 mm)

The Do 17 Z-7 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, dorsal turret (750 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.92 mm MG 15 machine gun, ventral turret (375 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Do 17 Z-7 is the first twin-engine heavy fighter that is unlocked in a long line of German "Zerstörer" (German for "Heavy fighter") aircraft. Like all of its successors, the Do 17 Z-7 is a full-bred Boom & Zoom fighter, through and through. This means the Do 17 should, under any circumstances always strive to maintain an altitude advantage over enemy aircraft. Utilise the potential energy to dive on them and make a high speed pass while firing, then quickly make an escape. There is however, a couple of caveats for the Do 17 Z-7 that is worth considering when flying it. For starters, its energy retention and climb rate are mediocre at best. Immediately making a 2nd pass will generally be a bad idea, as it will attract a lot planes with ample opportunity to return fire. Instead, utilise the high air speed from the dive to gain as much horizontal distance from enemy planes as possible before starting to climb. Also, remember to never commit to chasing after a specific plane since the plane will lose too much speed and energy in doing so. Pick out a target from high altitude, roll over and dive down in a vertical position as soon as possible, in order to maximize the altitude-speed trade off. When at first possible moment get a gun solution on the target, and once the solution is lost, level the plane out and speed away at high speed, potentially destroying other players that may cross the path along the way with the same principle.

The Do 17 Z-7's primary source of damage comes with its single 20 mm MG 151 cannon. While not spitting as much lead downrange as the Bf 110's dual MG FF/M's do. It makes up for it by having access to the MG 151's air target belt, which contains a lot more minengeschoß, which is highly effective against unarmoured planes, which the Do 17 Z-7 will regularly face. While the MG 15's also can do some damage to biplanes, any aware fighter pilot will be able to move away from the gun sight and end up on the Do 17's tail, if solely using the machine guns.

Counter-tactics

The best way to deal with this plane is to fly fast and aim for the engines. Don't tail right behind the plane because then the gunner will have an easy target. If tailing behind the plane, dip down a little bit, the gunner at the top won't be able to hit the plane this way and the gunner at the bottom is pointed down to much. At this battle rating, there are a lot of newer players, who most likely haven't put crew xp into the gunners vitality. If the gunners are taken out, then the plane is a flying duck. Avoid a head-on at all cost, it has armour at the front and a 20 mm cannon which will shred any plane to bits. This plane cannot turn fight, if it's behind tailing the plane, then simply turn sharply to one direction. If in a bomber it's best to aim for the engines and not the cockpit, the cockpit has 58 mm of armour angled, it would be difficult for bullets to go through and snipe the pilot.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Separate Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe Turret 7 mm EHVC 500
III Wings repair Engine New 7 mm MGs Offensive 20 mm
IV Engine injection Cover New 7 mm MGs (turret) New 20 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Exclusively nose-mounted armament, resulting in very little need for convergence
  • Can take a lot of machine gun fire before going down
  • Armed with an 20 mm MG 151, capable of using the air targets belt, giving the plane absolutely devastating firepower
  • 2 x rear gunners for covering both above and below the aircraft

Cons:

  • Mediocre climb rate at best when upgraded
  • Slow even when upgraded (Hurricanes will be able to outrun it in level flight)
  • Horrible roll rate
  • Overall poor handling characteristics
  • Lousy energy retention
  • Best performs as a Boom & Zoom aircraft, although its poor flight characteristics makes it inefficient at it
  • Defensive armament has poor coverage and does not produce enough stopping power to reliably fend of attacking enemies
  • Tends to burst into flames

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See also

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Germany twin-engine fighters
Messerschmitt  Bf 109 Z-1
  Me 410 A-1/U2 · Me 410 B-1/U2
Dornier  Do 17 Z-7 · Do 217 J-1 · Do 217 J-2 · Do 217 N-1 · Do 217 N-2
Focke-Wulf  Ta 154 A-1
Junkers  Ju 88 C-6 · Ju 388 J

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