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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | [[File:GarageImage_Me262C1a.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] | ||
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| + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} German jet fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in Update 1.39. | ||
| − | + | The Me 262 C-1a Heimatschützer I is a Me 262 A-1a fitted with a rocket booster in its tail. It is intended as an interceptor, climbing very quickly under the power of the booster rocket combined with its two jet engines. However, the boosters have a small fuel supply and shut down minutes after takeoff. Without its booster rocket, the Heimatschützer functions very similarly to the Me 262 A-1a. It has the same armament as the Me 262 A-1. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
| − | === Flight | + | === Flight Performance === |
| − | + | <!--''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''--> | |
| − | <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. | ||
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m) | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m) | ||
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! Upgraded | ! Upgraded | ||
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| − | ==== Details ==== | + | ====Details==== |
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! colspan="6" | Features | ! colspan="6" | Features | ||
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! colspan="7" | Limits | ! colspan="7" | Limits | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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| − | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || | + | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 580 || 580 || 380 || ~14 || ~7 |
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| 6,947 kg || 7,477 kg || 7,653 kg | | 6,947 kg || 7,477 kg || 7,653 kg | ||
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| − | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Condition | + | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Condition |
| − | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Maximum booster<br/>thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each booster, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | + | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Maximum booster<br/>thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each booster, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} |
| − | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Combined engine<br/>& booster thrust @ 0 m|The total thrust produced by all engines and boosters. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} | + | ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Combined engine<br/>& booster thrust @ 0 m|The total thrust produced by all engines and boosters. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}} |
! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster) | ! colspan="3" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster) | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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* 15 mm Steel - Behind pilot | * 15 mm Steel - Behind pilot | ||
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* 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | * 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates | ||
* 90 mm Bulletproof glass | * 90 mm Bulletproof glass | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Offensive armament === | === Offensive armament === | ||
| − | + | <!--''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''--> | |
| − | <!-- ''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.'' --> | ||
{{main|MK 108 (30 mm)}} | {{main|MK 108 (30 mm)}} | ||
| − | The ''''' | + | The Me 262 C-1a is armed with: |
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| + | * 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons (2 x 100 rpg top + 2 x 80 rpg bottom = 360 total) | ||
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| + | The all four cannons are arranged in bundles of two mounted on the underside of the upper mounted in the nose of the aircraft. Two are outfitted with 100 rpg, while the other two have 30 rpg. | ||
| + | <!--=== 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.'' | ||
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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.'' | ||
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| + | == Usage in the battles == | ||
| + | <!--''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''--> | ||
| + | The Heimatschutzer I's cannon armament consists of four nose-mounted 30 mm Mk 108 autocannons. It has the same armament as the Me 262 A-1a. | ||
| + | The Me 262 A-1a and the Me262 C-1a Heimatschützer have the same burst mass of 14.52 kg/s (32.01 lbs/s). | ||
| − | + | ===Manual Engine Control=== | |
| + | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! rowspan="2" |Mixer | ||
| + | ! rowspan="2" |Pitch | ||
| + | ! colspan="3" |Radiator | ||
| + | ! rowspan="2" |Supercharger | ||
| + | ! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Oil | ||
| + | ! Water | ||
| + | ! Type | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | 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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| − | + | ===Modules=== | |
| + | {| class="wikitable" | ||
| + | ! Tier | ||
| + | ! Flight performance | ||
| + | ! Survivability | ||
| + | ! Weaponry | ||
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| + | | I | ||
| + | | Fuselage Repair | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | Offensive 30 mm | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | II | ||
| + | | Compressor | ||
| + | | Air Frame | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | III | ||
| + | | Wing Repair | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | | New 30 mm Cannons | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | IV | ||
| + | | Engine | ||
| + | | Cover | ||
| + | | | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |} | ||
| − | + | The biggest issue of the Heimatschützer I is it's poor acceleration across all speeds when the boosters are out of fuel. Thus, the "Compressor" and "New Engine" modifications should have the highest priority. The default ammo belts are decent, but the high explosive content increases with the new ammo. Because of this, researching the 30 mm Belts modification is not a bad idea. The "New Cannons" modification can also be researched to improve the accuracy and reliability of the 30 mm cannons. | |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Slow in comparison to other jets it may encounter | * Slow in comparison to other jets it may encounter | ||
* Rocket propulsion is limited | * Rocket propulsion is limited | ||
| − | * Its 30 mm guns are not optimal for jet combat, with low muzzle velocity and effective range | + | * Its 30 mm guns are not optimal for jet combat, with a low muzzle velocity and effective range |
* Without its booster, it is a fairly slow climber | * Without its booster, it is a fairly slow climber | ||
| − | * Sluggish at high speeds | + | * Sluggish at high speeds |
| + | * Suffers extremely from BR compression | ||
== History == | == 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 | + | ''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 <code>main</code> template. Be sure to include links to sources at the end of the article.'' |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | + | ''An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.'' | |
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| − | + | == Read also == | |
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| − | ''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;'' | * ''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.'' | ||
| + | <!--''ETC.''--> | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| − | * ''other literature.'' | + | * ''page on aircraft encyclopedia;'' |
| − | + | * ''other literature.'' | |
| − | * [ | + | * '''Skins''' and camouflages for the Me 262 from [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23Me262 live.warthunder.com.] All Me 262A-1a skins are compatible with the C-1a variant. There are however camouflages made specifically for the C-1a. These can be found [http://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?q=%23Me262c1a here.] |
{{AirManufacturer BFW}} | {{AirManufacturer BFW}} | ||
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Revision as of 14:21, 16 June 2020
Contents
| This page is about the German jet fighter Me 262 C-1a. For other uses, see Me 262 (Family). |
Description
The Me 262 C-1a Heimatschützer I is a rank German jet fighter
with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.39.
The Me 262 C-1a Heimatschützer I is a Me 262 A-1a fitted with a rocket booster in its tail. It is intended as an interceptor, climbing very quickly under the power of the booster rocket combined with its two jet engines. However, the boosters have a small fuel supply and shut down minutes after takeoff. Without its booster rocket, the Heimatschützer functions very similarly to the Me 262 A-1a. It has the same armament as the Me 262 A-1.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 6,000 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 825 | 800 | 31.7 | 32.7 | 16.6 | 15.7 | 628 | |
| Upgraded | ??? | ??? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ||
Details
| Features | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear | Drogue chute |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X | X |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| 580 | 580 | 380 | ~14 | ~7 | ||
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 500 | < 600 | < 680 | N/A |
Engine performance
| Engine | Aircraft mass | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine name | Number | Empty mass | Wing loading (full fuel, no booster fuel) | |||
| Junkers Jumo 004B-1 | 2 | 4,995 kg | 269 kg/m2 | |||
| Engine characteristics | Mass with fuel (no weapons load, no booster fuel) | Max Takeoff Weight | ||||
| Weight (each) | Type | 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 22m fuel | ||
| 720 kg | Axial-flow turbojet | 5,247 kg | 5,777 kg | 5,953 kg | 7,800 kg | |
| Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%, no booster) | |||||
| Condition | 100% | WEP | 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 22m fuel | MTOW |
| Stationary | 910 kgf | N/A | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| Optimal | 910 kgf (0 km/h) |
N/A | 0.35 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.23 |
| Booster (Walter HWK 109-509S - Liquid-fuel rocket) | Aircraft mass | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Booster weight (each) |
Fuel weight (each) |
Burn Time |
Can be shutdown |
Jettisoned after use |
Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load) | ||
| 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 22m fuel | ||||||
| 1 | 165 kg | 1,700 kg | 172s | Yes | No | 6,947 kg | 7,477 kg | 7,653 kg |
| Condition | Maximum booster thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) |
Combined engine & booster thrust @ 0 m |
Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster) | |||||
| 6m fuel | 20m fuel | 22m fuel | ||||||
| Stationary | 1,692 kgf | 3,512 kgf | 0.51 | 0.47 | 0.46 | |||
| Optimal | 1,692 kgf (any speed) |
3,512 kgf (0kph) |
0.51 | 0.47 | 0.46 | |||
Survivability and armour
- 15 mm Steel - Behind pilot
- 15 mm Steel - Pilot's headrest
- 15 mm Steel - Between cockpit and fore fuel tank
- 15 mm Steel - Instrument panel plate
- 16 mm Steel x 2 - Ammunition protection plates
- 90 mm Bulletproof glass
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Me 262 C-1a is armed with:
- 4 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons (2 x 100 rpg top + 2 x 80 rpg bottom = 360 total)
The all four cannons are arranged in bundles of two mounted on the underside of the upper mounted in the nose of the aircraft. Two are outfitted with 100 rpg, while the other two have 30 rpg.
Usage in the battles
The Heimatschutzer I's cannon armament consists of four nose-mounted 30 mm Mk 108 autocannons. It has the same armament as the Me 262 A-1a. The Me 262 A-1a and the Me262 C-1a Heimatschützer have the same burst mass of 14.52 kg/s (32.01 lbs/s).
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Not controllable | Separate | Not controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Offensive 30 mm | |
| II | Compressor | Air Frame | |
| III | Wing Repair | New 30 mm Cannons | |
| IV | Engine | Cover |
The biggest issue of the Heimatschützer I is it's poor acceleration across all speeds when the boosters are out of fuel. Thus, the "Compressor" and "New Engine" modifications should have the highest priority. The default ammo belts are decent, but the high explosive content increases with the new ammo. Because of this, researching the 30 mm Belts modification is not a bad idea. The "New Cannons" modification can also be researched to improve the accuracy and reliability of the 30 mm cannons.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Heavy armament of four 30 mm cannons
- Decent energy retention
- It has a rocket engine, allowing a climb to about 4000 m (13000 ft) within 1.5 minutes
Cons:
- Slow in comparison to other jets it may encounter
- Rocket propulsion is limited
- Its 30 mm guns are not optimal for jet combat, with a low muzzle velocity and effective range
- Without its booster, it is a fairly slow climber
- Sluggish at high speeds
- Suffers extremely from BR compression
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.
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.
- Skins and camouflages for the Me 262 from live.warthunder.com. All Me 262A-1a skins are compatible with the C-1a variant. There are however camouflages made specifically for the C-1a. These can be found here.
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|---|---|
| |
Luftwaffe |
| He 162 | He 162 A-1 · He 162 A-2 |
| Me 163 | Me 163 B · Me 163 B-0 |
| Ho 229 | Ho 229 V3 |
| Ar 234 | Ar 234 B-2 · Ar 234 C-3 |
| Me 262 | Me 262 A-1a · Me 262 A-1a/Jabo · Me 262 A-1a/U1 · Me 262 A-1/U4 · Me 262 A-2a |
| Me 262 C-1a · Me 262 C-2b | |
| |
LSK |
| Fighters | ◊MiG-15bis · ◊Lim-5P · ◊MiG-19S |
| ◊MiG-21MF · ◊MiG-21bis-SAU · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M" | |
| ◊MiG-29 | |
| Attackers | ◊MiG-23BN · ◊MiG-23MF · ◊MiG-23MLA |
| ◊Su-22UM3K · ◊Su-22M4 | |
| ◊IL-28 | |
| |
Luftwaffe |
| F-84 | ◄F-84F |
| F-86 | ◄CL-13A Mk 5 · ◄CL-13B Mk.6 · ◄F-86K |
| F-104 | ◄F-104G |
| F-4 | ◄F-4F Early · ◄F-4F · ◄F-4F KWS LV |
| G.91 | ◄G.91 R/3 · ◄G.91 R/4 |
| Tornado | ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Tornado IDS MFG · ◄Tornado IDS ASSTA1 |
| Other | Alpha Jet A · ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 |
| Ex-LSK | ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◄MiG-29G · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61 |
| |
Swiss Air Force |
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