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{{Specs-Card|code=beaufighter_mk6c}}
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} British twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
  
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The Beaufighter Mk VI is one of the best early-tier heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold, capable of bringing down any rank 1, 2 or 3 planes with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 x 20 mm Hispano cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 500 km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot sniping if you are accurate enough.
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The Beaufighter Mk 6 is one of the best early-tiered heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold, capable of bringing down any rank 1, 2 or 3 planes with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 x Hispano 20mm cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 500 km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot sniping if you are accurate enough.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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The Beaufighter Mk 6c is very stable because of its large size and 2 engines. It reaches speeds of 516 k/h in AB and 498 k/h in RB so it has a considerable amount of speed considering its size. Same as for its speed, it is rather maneuverable if you use the flaps correctly and you do not stall. Stalling is a rather large issue in this plane because of it's ok climb rate, an enemy fighter will often out turn you and once it's behind you, you can only rely on your gunner. The Mk 6c hold one Mk12 torpedo
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The Beaufighter Mk VIc is very stable because of its large size and 2 engines. It has a considerable amount of speed considering its size, and is rather manoeuvrable if you use the flaps correctly and do not stall. Stalling is a rather large issue in this plane because of its ok climb rate, an enemy fighter will often out turn you and once it's behind you, you can only rely on your gunner.
 
  
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
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! 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<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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| 516 || 498 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.8 || 25.7 || 7.3 || 7.3 || 371
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 5,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! Stock
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! AB
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| 516 || 498 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 24.8 || 25.7 || 7.3 || 7.3 || rowspan="2" | 371
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
 
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| 558 || 536 || {{Specs|ceiling}} || 22.7 || 23.7 || 14.4 || 10.5 || 371
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| 558 || 536 || 22.7 || 23.7 || 14.4 || 10.5
 
 
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flaps
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! Take-off flaps
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! Landing flaps
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! Air brakes
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! Arrestor gear
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (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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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| 676 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 354 || 242 || 216 || ~8 || ~4
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 440 || ~8 || ~4
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 330 || < 390 || < 410 || > 310
 
| < 330 || < 390 || < 410 || > 310
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| 1,447 m || 1,400 hp || 1,568 hp
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| 4,310 m || 1,300 hp || 1,456 hp
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
 
* 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
 
* 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.
 
* 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)}}
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|M.C. Mk.I (250 lb)|M.C. Mk.I (500 lb)|18 inch Mark XII (450 mm)}}
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{{main|Mark XII}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* Without load
 
* Without load
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* 1 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedo
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* 2 x 250 lb M.C. Mk.I bombs (500 lb total)
 
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* 2 x 500 lb M.C. Mk.I bombs (1,000 lb total)
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
 
{{main|Vickers K (7.7 mm)}}
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Beaufighter Mk VIc is a heavy fighter with inadequate speed at level flight and poor acceleration. It's big and an easy prey for nimble and fast energy fighters that will likely make passes on it, having only a [[Vickers K (7.7 mm)]] as its defensive weaponry with limited field of view from side to side but an excellent view if an enemy engage from high altitude. The Beaufighter has an adequate climb rate for a heavy fighter and can engage bombers with some ease.
 
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It's a heavy fighter that does not lack in firepower, equipped with four 20 mm [[Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)]], its only problem is that the cannons are prone to jamming quickly. Without upgraded cannons, the accuracy of the weaponry is inadequate, but they can be used to devastating effect when the shells do connect.
 
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Enemies to be aware of are nimble fighters like [[Bf 109 (Family)|Bf 109s]] and [[Yak-9 (Family)|Yak-9s]] which are nimble and fast fighters to engage the Beaufighter Mk VIc.
 
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The aircraft can also be used to support ground units in combined battles, as it gains access to two 250 or 500 pound bombs. The 500 pound bombs are recommended in all cases, as the 250 pounders only have 51 kg explosive mass, compared to the 128.9 kg in the 500 pound bombs. While this can dispatch armoured targets, it requires the pilot to land the bomb within 4 meters of enemy tanks to even have a chance of destruction. Additionally the Beaufighter Mk VIc has access to fire extinguishers for the engines, which can be extremely helpful in the contested environment found in ground battles. This can help extinguish engine fires which would have normally destroyed the aircraft, allowing pilots to limp back to base on only one engine.
 
  
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Combined || rowspan="2" | Controllable<br>2 gears || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Radiator
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| TSC mk.II
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| III
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| Wings repair
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| Engine
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| Engine injection
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| Cover
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| New 20 mm cannons
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* 4 x 20 mm cannons are powerful and will usually obliterate most planes with a single burst
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* 4 x 20 mm cannons can take down any plane in no time (when aimed properly)
 
* Good turn time for a heavy fighter
 
* Good turn time for a heavy fighter
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* Sturdy airframe; can take a few hits
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* Can take a few hits
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* Has a defensive turret
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
 
* Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight
 
* Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight
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* Mediocre turn and climb rates
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* Not the best turning and climbing abilities
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* Cannons jam quickly and are inaccurate when stock
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* Can't carry bombs, only torpedoes
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* The one defensive machine gun turret is very weak and will not reliably defend the aircraft
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* Only has cannons, so the reload time for all the main guns is 40 seconds
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* Cannons also jam quickly unless upgraded
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* Cannons are highly inaccurate unless upgraded
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built.
  
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=== In-game description ===
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"As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already began work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.
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As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already began work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.
 
  
 
For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.
 
For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.
  
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A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built.
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A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built."
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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{{Youtube-gallery|dYdJqnO5Cs4|'''The Shooting Range #9''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 06:20 discusses the Bristol Beaufighter.}}
  
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* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=beaufighter_mk6c Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
  
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{{Youtube-gallery|dYdJqnO5Cs4|'''The Shooting Range #9''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 06:20 discusses the Bristol Beaufighter.|rgBE-namY8E|'''The Shooting Range #210''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:11 discusses the Beaufighter.}}
 
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Beaufighter Mk VIc
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Beaufighter Mk VIc
This page is about the British twin-engine fighter Beaufighter Mk VIc. For other versions, see Beaufighter Mk X and Beaufighter Mk 21.

Description

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The Beaufighter Mk VIc is a rank British twin-engine fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). This aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

The Beaufighter Mk 6 is one of the best early-tiered heavy fighters. When its engines and survivability are fully upgraded, it is truly a bomber killer to behold, capable of bringing down any rank 1, 2 or 3 planes with ease. Unfortunately, there are several drawbacks to the amazing power of the 4 x Hispano 20mm cannons. You will normally spawn quite high, so use that to your advantage when attacking enemy planes. The recommended speed of this plane is only around 500 km/h (310 mph). Any higher results in severe and poor handling, making the heavy armament useless if your quarry turns. Therefore, the Beaufighter is not suited for BnZ, but better for head-on and tail-end combat. If you are caught by any single-engine fighter, try to dive and climb. If that does not work, resort to the turret or turning. The high fire rate of the turret makes it especially effective for pilot sniping if you are accurate enough.

General info

Flight Performance

The Beaufighter Mk 6c is very stable because of its large size and 2 engines. It reaches speeds of 516 k/h in AB and 498 k/h in RB so it has a considerable amount of speed considering its size. Same as for its speed, it is rather maneuverable if you use the flaps correctly and you do not stall. Stalling is a rather large issue in this plane because of it's ok climb rate, an enemy fighter will often out turn you and once it's behind you, you can only rely on your gunner. The Mk 6c hold one Mk12 torpedo

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
516 498 24.8 25.7 7.3 7.3 371
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
558 536 22.7 23.7 14.4 10.5 371

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
+ -
440 ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 330 < 390 < 410 > 310
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
1,447 m 1,400 hp 1,568 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
4,310 m 1,300 hp 1,456 hp

Survivability and armour

  • 38 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
  • 25 mm Steel plate in the nose.
  • 25 mm Steel plate in the fuselage.
  • 1 mm Steel plate behind the engines.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Hispano Mk.I (20 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk VIc is armed with:

  • 4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.I cannons, chin-mounted (240 rpg = 960 total)

Suspended armament

Main article: Mark XII

The Beaufighter Mk VIc can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 1 x 18 inch Mark XII torpedo

Defensive armament

Main article: Vickers K (7.7 mm)

The Beaufighter Mk VIc is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Not controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Combined Controllable
2 gears 		Not controllable

Modules

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • 4 x 20 mm cannons can take down any plane in no time (when aimed properly)
  • Good turn time for a heavy fighter
  • Can take a few hits
  • Has a defensive turret

Cons:

  • Poor acceleration and top speed in level flight
  • Not the best turning and climbing abilities
  • Can't carry bombs, only torpedoes
  • Only has cannons, so the reload time for all the main guns is 40 seconds
  • Cannons also jam quickly unless upgraded
  • Cannons are highly inaccurate unless upgraded

History

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A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built.

In-game description

"As Britain geared up for war in the late 1930s, it became apparent that the RAF lacked modern fighters, particularly any long range aircraft or night fighters. Bristol had already began work on the Beaufort, itself developed from their earlier Blenheim design, and decided that to develop a long range fighter in as short a time period as possible, it would be quicker to develop an existing design than start a new one. The wings and tail were taken from the Beaufort and, with a new fuselage and two Bristol Hercules engines, the Beaufighter was born.

For use in the maritime theatre, some modifications were designed to patrol coastal areas and escort vessels. The designations of these variants ended with the letter C to indicate that they were used by the Coastal Command. The first modification for Coastal Command appeared in 1940 and had the designation Beaufighter Mk IC; this design included the addition of a maritime radio and navigation equipment. The next model designed for Coastal Command operations was the Mk VIC. After the various interim models had been powered mainly by the Rolls Royce Merlin, the Mk VI returned to the original Bristol Hercules engines. This powerful engine allowed the options of replacing the wing mounted guns with extra fuel tanks for longer range and the addition of bombs or rockets. By the end of 1942, most of the Beaufighter Mk.VICs had been modified to carry torpedoes, and in April 1943 they made their first torpedo attack, sinking two merchant ships off of the Norwegian coast.

A total of 5,928 Beaufighters were built."

Media

The Shooting Range #9 - Metal Beasts section at 06:20 discusses the Bristol Beaufighter.

See also

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Bristol Aeroplane Company
Strike Aircraft  Beaufighter Mk I (40-mm) · Beaufighter Mk VIc · Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21*
Bombers  Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII* · Brigand B 1
  * License-produced in Australia by Department of Aircraft Production.

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

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