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| + | | about = British twin-engine fighter '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| + | | usage = other uses | ||
| + | | link = Beaufighter (Family) | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British strike and twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This twin-engine fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
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* 25 mm Steel - Armored nose plate | * 25 mm Steel - Armored nose plate | ||
| − | * 1 mm Steel - Forward engine nacelle | + | * 1 mm Steel - Forward engine nacelle armour plates |
| − | * 25 mm Steel - Rear aircraft/gunner protection | + | * 25 mm Steel - Rear aircraft/gunner protection armour plate |
* 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen | * 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
| − | * 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 | + | * 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 RPG) |
== Usage in the battles == | == Usage in the battles == | ||
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| − | Just like the [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Mk.6c]] version of the Beaufighter, you can use this aircraft in a variety of roles. Heavy fighter, torpedo bomber, and attacker are all still viable strategies for this aircraft. The big difference is in how effective you are at these roles. In the ground attack role, you see a large improvement in | + | Just like the [[Beaufighter Mk VIc|Mk.6c]] version of the Beaufighter, you can use this aircraft in a variety of roles. Heavy fighter, torpedo bomber, and attacker are all still viable strategies for this aircraft. The big difference is in how effective you are at these roles. In the ground attack role, you see a large improvement in capabilities. This is mainly done to the additional ability to carry rockets for ground attack, and the increase in 20 mm cannon ammo. Torpedo bomber tactics should be avoided, however. With the torpedo on offer still being very poor in terms of drop requirements, surviving against incoming flak will be a real challenge. Heavy fighter tactics can be used once again, but with a few changes. Compared to the Mk.6c, you pack a much bigger punch with your weaponry. Unfortunately, this adds weight to the air-frame. Thanks to the extra weight, climb rate, manoeuvrability, and speed will all suffer. In short, you will find it harder to find and catch targets, but you can shoot them down more easily. Overall, stick to relatively low altitude. Go after ground targets whenever you see the opportunity and attack any bombers operating at low altitude the second they show up. In order to ensure effectiveness in this role, ground target or universal ammo belts should be used with the 20 mm cannons. The same applies to your 7.7 mm machine guns ammo belts; armoured or universal should be used. With a good flight escort, you can take give your opponents a lot of trouble attacking their ground units, ultimately helping to secure victory for your team. |
===Manual Engine Control=== | ===Manual Engine Control=== | ||
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| − | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not | + | | Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable |
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* Machine guns' accuracy suffers from wing mounting (-> ''convergence'') | * Machine guns' accuracy suffers from wing mounting (-> ''convergence'') | ||
* Bad roll rate on high speeds | * Bad roll rate on high speeds | ||
| − | * Less | + | * Less manoeuvrable than the Mk 6 |
* Gunner is almost useless due to only having a single machine gun for defensive armament | * Gunner is almost useless due to only having a single machine gun for defensive armament | ||
* Cannot carry any bombs, which makes it harder to destroy pillboxes and heavier tanks | * Cannot carry any bombs, which makes it harder to destroy pillboxes and heavier tanks | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | === In-game description === | ||
| + | "A design rapidly born from the wings and tail of the earlier Beaufort, the Beaufighter was a two seat, twin engine heavy fighter designed for long range, ground strike and night fighter duties. Equipped with an early AI radar, the Beaufighter was one of the world’s first successful night fighters. | ||
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| + | Most of the last mass-produced aircraft in Britain were Beaufighter TF Mk Xs. This model was a logical continuation and development of the Mk VIC, had two Hercules Mk VI engines optimised for low level flight, and could carry the standard torpedoes produced in Britain and the United States. The TF letters in the designation stood for “Torpedo Fighter”. The aircraft could also carry a bomb load of 1100 kg, and with the help of an AI Mk.VIII radar installed in a ‘thimble’ nose, they were highly capable machines employed in detecting and destroying surface shipping. In the Far East the Beaufighter was reputed to be nicknamed ‘Whispering Death’ by Japanese soldiers, although some modern historians believe this to be Allied propaganda. | ||
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| + | In March 1945, over a period of 48 hours, Beaufighter TF Mk Xs of No 236 and No 254 Squadrons found and destroyed five German submarines. | ||
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| + | The last major variant of the Beaufighter, over 2200 were built in Britain." | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 00:50, 20 May 2019
Contents
| This page is about the British twin-engine fighter Beaufighter Mk X. For other uses, see Beaufighter (Family). |
Description
The Beaufighter Mk X is a rank II British strike and twin-engine fighter
with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 3.7 (SB). This twin-engine fighter has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 2,600 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 464 | 452 | 4,575 | 30.3 | 31.0 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 443 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 2,600 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 4,575 | ??.? | ??.? | ?.? | ?.? | 43 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 523 | 450 | ??? | ~11 | ~8 |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 300 | < 300 | < 350 | > 200 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 4,000 m | 1,800 hp | 1,944 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 25 mm Steel - Armored nose plate
- 1 mm Steel - Forward engine nacelle armour plates
- 25 mm Steel - Rear aircraft/gunner protection armour plate
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass - Armored windscreen
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Beaufighter Mk X is armed with:
- 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, belly-mounted (240 rpg = 1,132 total)
- 6 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 6,000 total)
Suspended armament
Main article: Rockets, Torpedoes
The Beaufighter Mk X can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
- 1 x 1,548 lb 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
- 8 x RP-3 rockets
Defensive armament
The Beaufighter Mk X is defended by:
- 1 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 RPG)
Usage in the battles
Just like the Mk.6c version of the Beaufighter, you can use this aircraft in a variety of roles. Heavy fighter, torpedo bomber, and attacker are all still viable strategies for this aircraft. The big difference is in how effective you are at these roles. In the ground attack role, you see a large improvement in capabilities. This is mainly done to the additional ability to carry rockets for ground attack, and the increase in 20 mm cannon ammo. Torpedo bomber tactics should be avoided, however. With the torpedo on offer still being very poor in terms of drop requirements, surviving against incoming flak will be a real challenge. Heavy fighter tactics can be used once again, but with a few changes. Compared to the Mk.6c, you pack a much bigger punch with your weaponry. Unfortunately, this adds weight to the air-frame. Thanks to the extra weight, climb rate, manoeuvrability, and speed will all suffer. In short, you will find it harder to find and catch targets, but you can shoot them down more easily. Overall, stick to relatively low altitude. Go after ground targets whenever you see the opportunity and attack any bombers operating at low altitude the second they show up. In order to ensure effectiveness in this role, ground target or universal ammo belts should be used with the 20 mm cannons. The same applies to your 7.7 mm machine guns ammo belts; armoured or universal should be used. With a good flight escort, you can take give your opponents a lot of trouble attacking their ground units, ultimately helping to secure victory for your team.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | Offensive 7 mm | Offensive 20 mm | ||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs | New 20 mm Cannons | ||
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | Turret 7 mm | Mk.II year 1942 | TSC mk.2 | |
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | Mk.II year 1943 | RSC mk.II | |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Excellent armament consisting of four Hispano Mk 2 cannons and six 7.7 mm machine guns
- Very likely to come out on top during a head-on attack
- Can actually intercept bombers, provided they are flying low
- Center-lined cannon armament makes them much more accurate
- Good horizontal agility
- Very good ammo load, especially helpful during RB and SB
Cons:
- Mediocre climb rate, stay in low altitudes
- Machine guns' accuracy suffers from wing mounting (-> convergence)
- Bad roll rate on high speeds
- Less manoeuvrable than the Mk 6
- Gunner is almost useless due to only having a single machine gun for defensive armament
- Cannot carry any bombs, which makes it harder to destroy pillboxes and heavier tanks
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 big, take it to a separate article, taking a link to an article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ historical reference" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/Name-vehicles/historical reference) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.
In-game description
"A design rapidly born from the wings and tail of the earlier Beaufort, the Beaufighter was a two seat, twin engine heavy fighter designed for long range, ground strike and night fighter duties. Equipped with an early AI radar, the Beaufighter was one of the world’s first successful night fighters.
Most of the last mass-produced aircraft in Britain were Beaufighter TF Mk Xs. This model was a logical continuation and development of the Mk VIC, had two Hercules Mk VI engines optimised for low level flight, and could carry the standard torpedoes produced in Britain and the United States. The TF letters in the designation stood for “Torpedo Fighter”. The aircraft could also carry a bomb load of 1100 kg, and with the help of an AI Mk.VIII radar installed in a ‘thimble’ nose, they were highly capable machines employed in detecting and destroying surface shipping. In the Far East the Beaufighter was reputed to be nicknamed ‘Whispering Death’ by Japanese soldiers, although some modern historians believe this to be Allied propaganda.
In March 1945, over a period of 48 hours, Beaufighter TF Mk Xs of No 236 and No 254 Squadrons found and destroyed five German submarines.
The last major variant of the Beaufighter, over 2200 were built in Britain."
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
Read 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.
Sources
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- page on aircraft encyclopedia;
- other literature.
| Britain strike aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest |
| Bristol | Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21 |
| CAC | ▄Wirraway |
| Fairey | Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V |
| de Havilland | Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB Mk XVIII |
| Hawker | Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk V (Vickers P) |
| Westland | Wyvern S4 |
