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| about = Swedish bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish Bomber/Attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]]. It is an Attacker/Bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by Svenska Aeroplan AB (SAAB) for use by the Swedish Air Force. Bearing similarities to it<nowiki>'s ''Twin''</nowiki> [[T18B-1]] , the T18B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 automatkannon with 40+1 round magazine to take out heavily armored opponents. The designation "57 mm automatkanon m/47" is translated to "57 mm autocannon model 1947". Comparing to the counterparts in the War Thunder's battlefield, This Bomber/Attacker is a shining star in terms of performance and Firepower.With some downsides that comes with housing a big autocannon addition to the old armament of the T18B-1
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[[File:T18B-2 in action for CAS role.jpg|thumb|250px|T18B in action for CAS role]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
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The T18B is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the [[T18B-1]]. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 41-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
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The flight performance of the T18B is very good. Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 605B piston engines, this bomber offers twin-engine fighter grade flight performance even with the weight of the 57 mm cannon, achieving a respectable climb rate and a competitive turn radius. It also has an amazing level flight speed. Because the airframe was first designed for both torpedo bomber and dive bomber roles, this aircraft offers amazing low-speed manoeuvrability and respectable high-speed manoeuvrability, complementing the armament in targeting responsiveness.
  
 
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The T18B does not come equipped with the airbrake that was installed in the earlier T18B-1.
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The Flight performance of this aircraft is very good. Medium bombers in rank IV are generally known to be sluggish and slow,mostly due to the defensive nature of the medium bombers requiring lots of turrets and crew to defend itself.T18B-2 is none of them. Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 605B piston engines. This bomber offers Heavy-Fighter grade flight performance even with the weight of the Auto-Cannon,achieving a respectable climb rate of 10.1 m/s with a Spaded turn time of a competitive 26 seconds .While also having amazing straight line speed of a Heavy-Fighter. Because the airframe first designed for both [[wikipedia:Torpedo_bomber|Torpedo-Bomber]] and Dive bomber roles, this aircraft offers both amazing low-speed maneouverability and respectable High-Speed maneouverability, complimenting the armament in targeting responsiveness.
 
  
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=== Survivability and Armour ===
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|250px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the {{PAGENAME}}.]]
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[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|450px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.]]
 
  
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* 10 mm steel - cockpit floor under pilot's seat
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* 10 mm steel - Cockpit floor under pilot's seat
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* 10 mm steel - pilot's seatback
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* 10 mm steel - Pilot's seatback
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* 10 mm steel - rear gunner protective plate
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* 10 mm steel - Rear gunner protective plate
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* 10 mm steel - cockpit floor under gunner's seat
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* 10 mm steel - Cockpit floor under gunner's seat
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* 10 mm steel - aft protective plate
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* 10 mm steel - Aft protective plate
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Offensive}}
 
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{{main|Akan m/47 (57 mm)|Akan m/41A (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
  
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{{main|Akan m/45 (57 mm)|Akan m/41A (20 mm)|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
 
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[[File:Notwhitepx-57 mm akan m47.jpg|thumb|A Bofors 57 mm m/47 aircraft gun in front of a B18B at Flygvapenmuseum in Linköping Sweden]]
 
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
  
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* 1 x 57 mm Akan m/45 cannon, chin-mounted (41 rpg)
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* 1 x 57 mm Akan m/47 cannon, chin-mounted (41 rpg)
 
* 2 x 20 mm Akan m/41A cannons, chin-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
 
* 2 x 20 mm Akan m/41A cannons, chin-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
 
* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)
 
* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)
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These belts are recommended:
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* 57 mm autocannon - "Ground Targets" is needed to knock the tanks without wasting ammo but if playstyle is switched to Bomber Interception, "Air Targets" is better suited.
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* 20 mm cannons - Use "Air targets" belt for bomber hunting.
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* 13.2 mm MG - "Air targets" is a good belt, because it contains a lot of High Explosive Fragmentation-Tracer rounds (HEF-T).
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 
  
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{{main|sb m/42 (50 kg)|psrak m/49A|srak m/51|hprak m/49}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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! [[sb m/42 (50 kg)|50 kg sb m/42]] bombs
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
 
* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
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* 8 x psrak m/49B rockets
 
* 8 x srak m/51 rockets
 
* 8 x srak m/51 rockets
 
* 8 x hprak m/49 rockets
 
* 8 x hprak m/49 rockets
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* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x psrak m/49A rockets (400 kg total)
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* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x srak m/51 rockets (400 kg total)
 
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* 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 8 x hprak m/49 rockets (400 kg total)
 
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
 
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
 
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{{main|Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)}}
 
{{main|Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, turret (300 rpg)
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg)
  
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Use the "Universal" belt, as the HEF-T bullet is good at knocking down enemies out of the sky.
  
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=== Air Superiority ===
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== Usage in battles ==
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Having Heavy-Fighter Characteristics gives this plane incredible potential to rule the sky and with it, the battle. But to do it, you need to play very carefully. Identified as a dive-bomber, it gives a very important bomber airspawn. Use the 10.1 m/s base climbrate to climb into a favorable altitude position that is often needed with planes like [[P-38J-15]] to be effective. Then start distrubting fighters climbing or gaining energy,Spitfires,109's,Yak's and Lavochkins are formidable foes who might seek altitude to gain the edge on you.Dive on them and use your fast-firing guns to eliminate them.If they dodge you, gently extend in a straight line and slowly climb with your speed again,While dodging enemies climb will be disturbed and you will get more chances for stall moves like <nowiki>''</nowiki>Hammerhead<nowiki>''</nowiki>. Be sure to check your surroundings because if someone outclimbs you, you are in trouble.If you are in trouble,extend to gain some speed and seperation so you can plan your next move.
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=== Close-Air-Support ===
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'''Close air support'''
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This plane is most universally capable close to the ground raining shells to the ground targets.With Triple set of armament that are controlled seperately, efficiency is the biggest key factor for CAS pilots who are looking to make a dent in the enemies tickets. Less bullets ,more knocked-out units.But to destroy a whole division worth of equipment, you need to survive. If you play CAS in Air RB, you are aware of the fact that enemy fighters at the start of the game won't allow you to survive for long. So this makes early CAS runs nothing but a <nowiki>''</nowiki>Death Ride<nowiki>''</nowiki>. So It is highly recommended to go for Air Superiority playstyle until enemy planes virtually cease to exist. Or sneak into the remote ground targets that are away from enemy airfields. Places where enemies won't expect a player flying there.After getting the clear and the job becomes mopping the ground. Do not forget one thing,'''ammunition is everything''', To destroy as much as possible without having to return and rearm. Ammo conservation is highly recommended. Use the seperate controls for Primary(13.2mm),Secondary(57mm is secondary because its a modification),Extra(20mm) armament to seperately use them for their purpose.57mm for armored targets,13.2mm for small targets that needs precision like MG nests,20mm's for tanky soft targets like AA or Artilery placement.We highly recommend to watch out for trees and buildings.
 
  
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=== Bomber Interception ===
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With its triple set of armament controlled separately, efficiency is the biggest key factor for CAS pilots who are looking to make a dent in the enemy's forces. Use the separate controls for primary, secondary, and additional armament to use them separately for different purposes. 57 mm for armoured targets, 13.2 mm for small targets that needs precision like machine gun nests or lightly armoured car convoys, 20 mm for large soft targets like anti-air emplacements or artillery positions. If you play CAS in Air RB, you are aware of the fact that enemy fighters at the start of the game will come after you. Therefore, it is highly recommended to sneak into the remote ground targets that are away from enemy airfields or to wait a little until after your team's fighters have established air superiority. To destroy as much as possible without having to return and rearm, trigger discipline is highly recommended.
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Having 57mm Autocannon opens up interesting possibilites against other bombers,Especially Heavy Bombers.With the altitude advantage you get it is possible to catch the bombers before they get high above.But being a heavy twin engine bomber, you will be vulnurable to the enemy gunners fire,this is where the Autocannon comes into the play,most turrets at this BR won't be doing any damage at 1.5km seperation.but our cannon can. In this point It is recommended to use the High-Explosive belts to explode the target in a single hit , and avoid the Armor-Piercing belt that causes the shell to go straight on without damaging enough,giving you hit messages.But if you struggle with the leading of the gun without tracers APT belt is still doable.If a Boom&Zoom run is being made on the target, A good spray of 20mm's and 13.2 will be better suited for the situation.
 
  
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'''Belt choice is critical for this plane. These belts are recommended:'''
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'''Bomber interception'''
  
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* 20 mm x2 cannons - Use "Air targets", as the ground targets belt won't make a difference when attacking light ground vehicles. This belt will be good for bomber hunting
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Having a 57 mm autocannon opens up interesting possibilities against other bombers, especially heavy bombers with a sturdy airframe. With the altitude advantage you get from the airspawn, it is possible to catch the bombers before they get high above. But being a heavy twin-engine bomber, you will be vulnerable to the bomber's defensive fire. This is where the autocannon comes into play: most turrets at this BR won't be accurate enough to do sustained damage at 1.5 km distance and beyond, but your 57 mm cannon can. It is recommended to use the High-Explosive belts to destroy the target in a single hit, avoid the Armour-piercing belt that causes the shell to go straight on without further damage. If you struggle with the leading of the gun without tracers, the AP-T belt might be better suited for the player.
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* 13.2 mm MG - "Air targets" is a good belt, because it contains a lot of High Explosive Fragmentation-Tracer (HEF-T), good for air and ground targets
 
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* 57 mm autocannon - <nowiki>''</nowiki>Ground Targets<nowiki>''</nowiki> is needed to knock the tanks without wasting ammo but if playstyle is switched to Bomber Interception,<nowiki>''</nowiki>Air Targets<nowiki>''</nowiki> is doable.
 
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* 13.2 mm turret - Use "Universal", it is good for knocking common enemies out of the sky, like the A6Ms, Yaks, and Bf 109s.
 
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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With correct engine management, it can return to base with a single engine.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* '''Excellent''' forward armament, has 2 20mms, a powerful 13.2mm, and the tank busting 57mm.
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* Excellent offensive armament
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* 57mm cannon has a maximum penetration of 75mm and a rate-of-fire of 180rpm, making it very suitable for combined battles.
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* The 57 mm cannon is effective against ground targets.
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* Very fast and agile.
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* Very fast and agile for its class.
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* Can carry up extra rockets and bombs added to the forward armament.
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* Can carry up extra rockets and bombs added to the offensive armament.
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* Very good Bomber-Hunter.
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* Very good in a bomber hunter role.
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* Sturdy airframe.
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Only one turret, gunner is vulnurable
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* Only one turret, gunner is vulnerable.
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* Because of the Auto-Cannon, only x8 of 50kg bombs are avalaible.
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* Poor bomb load options (confined to ground attack role).
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* Both heavier and higher Battle Rating than it's tech tree variants.
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* Very unfavourable rocket placement requiring extreme lead.
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* Very unfavorable rocket placement needing extreme lead and no front mounted rockets.
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* Weak rudder authority at moderate speeds.
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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[[File:1232yygg.png|thumb|T18B with 57 mm akan m/47 Cannon]]
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''Towards the end of the 1930s and into the early 1940s, the Swedish Air Force was looking for a new torpedo bomber, since they had not been able to acquire enough units of the previous model, the T 2. The Swedish Air Force then asked the Swedish airplane manufacturer Saab AB (formerly SAAB) to design a Torpedo bomber based on their existing design, the Saab 18. SAAB accepted the request and commenced work on the design titled "T 18B" immediately after they received the requirements for the project.''
 
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''However, the Swedish Air Force kept changing their specifications, and in February 1944 they informed SAAB that it might be necessary to equip the T 18B with a 57 mm autocannon as an alternative to its torpedo. Conveniently, Bofors had already been commissioned to develop such a gun for the Swedish Air Force, which resulted in the development of a 57 mm fully automatic recoilless rifle.''
 
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''The weapon was ready for testing in June 1944 and was tested by mounting it in a Saab 18 that had crashed. The tests showed that the blackblast caused by the weapon led to so much damage to the plane that it made the weapon impossible to use safely.''
 
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''After their failure, Bofors offered to develop a new cannon that used conventional ammunition instead; this new weapon would be ready for testing in the autumn of 1947. Test firings on the ground had produced positive results, and the weapon was approved for service with the type designation m/45.''
 
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''The T 18B had already been adopted by Swedish Air Force, not as a torpedo bomber, but instead as a conventional bomb and attack aircraft. During the prototype phase of the T 18B, it was shown that the T 18B was too fast to work as a torpedo bomber; so the 57 mm was the perfect replacement for the torpedo.''
 
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''In January 1948, the Swedish Air Force section F 17 conducted extensive tests with the new gun in Kiruna. The new gun was then installed in the T 18B. In the air the 57 mm m/47 performed well as it had very little spread, with the heavy muzzle brake absorbing all the recoil. This made it possible to fire a full magazine in one go. Thanks to this, the stability of the plane was barely affected, which made the plane very easy to keep the line of sight. In addition to good combat performance, the weapon was very easy to install, as it could be installed on the plane in less than 3 hours.''
 
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''In service, the weapon proved problematic to train with, as its high rate of fire and high damage destroyed practice targets too quickly. This meant that during larger exercises the last aircraft in line to shoot didn't have anything to shoot at. Even when the fleet used obsolete armored boats as practice targets, they didn't last long against the new m/45.''
 
  
 
== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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;Related development
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* [[Mosquito FB Mk XVIII]]
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
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* ''other literature.''
 
* ''other literature.''
  
 
{{AirManufacturer Saab}}
 
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{{Sweden bombers}}
 
{{Sweden bombers}}

Latest revision as of 20:31, 4 July 2024

This page is about the Swedish bomber T18B (57). For other versions, see SAAB 18 (Family).
T18B (57)
saab_t18b_2.png
GarageImage T18B (57).jpg
T18B (57)
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III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.7 4.3 4.0
Class:
Research:17 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:105 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png

Description

T18B in action for CAS role

The T18B (57) is a rank III Swedish bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB), 4.3 (RB), and 4.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

The T18B is an attacker/bomber designed to take out ground targets and give support. Designed and built by SAAB for use by the Swedish Air Force, it bears similarities to the T18B-1. The B-2 is the version which carries the 57 mm akan m/47 autocannon with a 41-round magazine to take out heavily armoured opponents. It is an attacker-in-disguise in terms of flight performance and firepower, with the downsides that come from housing a large-calibre autocannon.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 000 m592 km/h
Turn time26 s
Max altitude10 800 m
Engine2 х Daimler-Benz DB-605B
Type
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight9 t

The flight performance of the T18B is very good. Powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 605B piston engines, this bomber offers twin-engine fighter grade flight performance even with the weight of the 57 mm cannon, achieving a respectable climb rate and a competitive turn radius. It also has an amazing level flight speed. Because the airframe was first designed for both torpedo bomber and dive bomber roles, this aircraft offers amazing low-speed manoeuvrability and respectable high-speed manoeuvrability, complementing the armament in targeting responsiveness.

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 570 552 10800 27.3 28.4 7.1 7.1 450
Upgraded 616 592 24.8 26.0 14.0 10.1

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X

The T18B does not come equipped with the airbrake that was installed in the earlier T18B-1.

Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
735 320 467 438 290 ~7 ~3
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 370 < 350 < 400 > 420

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural735 km/h
Gear320 km/h
Protective components found in the T18B (57).
  • 10 mm steel - Cockpit floor under pilot's seat
  • 10 mm steel - Pilot's seatback
  • 10 mm steel - Rear gunner protective plate
  • 10 mm steel - Cockpit floor under gunner's seat
  • 10 mm steel - Aft protective plate

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB1 270 → 1 717 Sl icon.png
RB2 652 → 3 585 Sl icon.png
SB4 686 → 6 335 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications29 500 Rp icon.png
57 100 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 200 Ge icon.png
Crew training30 000 Sl icon.png
Experts105 000 Sl icon.png
Aces590 Ge icon.png
Research Aces360 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
90 / 200 / 320 % Sl icon.png
148 / 148 / 148 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
1 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
1 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 700 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 700 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
akan_m47_belt_pack
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
13_2_akan_m39_belt_pack
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
akan_m47_new_gun
Research:
1 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
13_2_akan_m39_new_gun
Research:
1 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
m/49B
Research:
1 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 500 Sl icon.png
155 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
13_2_akan_m39_turret_belt_pack
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
akan_m47_57mm_belt_pack
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
m/51
Research:
1 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
2 900 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
13_2_akan_m39_turret_new_gun
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 700 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods weapon.png
akan_m47_57mm_new_gun
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 700 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
m/49
Research:
1 900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
3 700 Sl icon.png
220 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: Akan m/47 (57 mm), Akan m/41A (20 mm), Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)

The T18B (57) is armed with:

  • 1 x 57 mm Akan m/47 cannon, chin-mounted (41 rpg)
  • 2 x 20 mm Akan m/41A cannons, chin-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
  • 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)

These belts are recommended:

  • 57 mm autocannon - "Ground Targets" is needed to knock the tanks without wasting ammo but if playstyle is switched to Bomber Interception, "Air Targets" is better suited.
  • 20 mm cannons - Use "Air targets" belt for bomber hunting.
  • 13.2 mm MG - "Air targets" is a good belt, because it contains a lot of High Explosive Fragmentation-Tracer rounds (HEF-T).

Suspended armament

The T18B (57) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4
Hardpoints T18B (57).png
50 kg sb m/42 bombs 4 4
hprak m/49 rockets 4 4
psrak m/49B rockets 4 4
srak m/51 rockets 4 4
Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 450 kg
Default weapon presets
  • 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (400 kg total)
  • 8 x psrak m/49B rockets
  • 8 x srak m/51 rockets
  • 8 x hprak m/49 rockets

Defensive armament

Main article: Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)

The T18B (57) is defended by:

  • 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg)

Use the "Universal" belt, as the HEF-T bullet is good at knocking down enemies out of the sky.

Usage in battles

Close air support

With its triple set of armament controlled separately, efficiency is the biggest key factor for CAS pilots who are looking to make a dent in the enemy's forces. Use the separate controls for primary, secondary, and additional armament to use them separately for different purposes. 57 mm for armoured targets, 13.2 mm for small targets that needs precision like machine gun nests or lightly armoured car convoys, 20 mm for large soft targets like anti-air emplacements or artillery positions. If you play CAS in Air RB, you are aware of the fact that enemy fighters at the start of the game will come after you. Therefore, it is highly recommended to sneak into the remote ground targets that are away from enemy airfields or to wait a little until after your team's fighters have established air superiority. To destroy as much as possible without having to return and rearm, trigger discipline is highly recommended.

Bomber interception

Having a 57 mm autocannon opens up interesting possibilities against other bombers, especially heavy bombers with a sturdy airframe. With the altitude advantage you get from the airspawn, it is possible to catch the bombers before they get high above. But being a heavy twin-engine bomber, you will be vulnerable to the bomber's defensive fire. This is where the autocannon comes into play: most turrets at this BR won't be accurate enough to do sustained damage at 1.5 km distance and beyond, but your 57 mm cannon can. It is recommended to use the High-Explosive belts to destroy the target in a single hit, avoid the Armour-piercing belt that causes the shell to go straight on without further damage. If you struggle with the leading of the gun without tracers, the AP-T belt might be better suited for the player.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Not controllable Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

With correct engine management, it can return to base with a single engine.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent offensive armament
  • The 57 mm cannon is effective against ground targets.
  • Very fast and agile for its class.
  • Can carry up extra rockets and bombs added to the offensive armament.
  • Very good in a bomber hunter role.
  • Sturdy airframe.

Cons:

  • Only one turret, gunner is vulnerable.
  • Poor bomb load options (confined to ground attack role).
  • Very unfavourable rocket placement requiring extreme lead.
  • Weak rudder authority at moderate speeds.

History

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Media

Skins
Videos
Swedish Multi-Tool - T18B-2 (Guide) - 8Bit Dane
The bane of tanks discusses the T18B (57) at 0:30 - War Thunder Official Channel

See also

Related development
Similar aircraft fitted with a 57 mm cannon

External links

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


Swedish Aeroplane Company Ltd. (SAAB)
  Pre-SAAB: SA / ASJA
SA 'Jaktfalken'  J6B
SAAB 17  B17A · B17B · S17BS
SAAB 18  B18A · B18B · T18B · T18B (57)
SAAB 21  J21A-1 · J21A-2 · A21A-3 · J21RA · A21RB
SAAB 29 'Tunnan'  J29A · A29B · J29D · J29F
SAAB 32 'Lansen'  J32B · A32A · A32A Röd Adam
SAAB 35 'Draken'  J35A · J35D
SAAB 37 'Viggen'  JA37C · JA37D · JA37DI · JA37DI F21 · AJ37 · AJS37
SAAB 39 'Gripen'  JAS39A · JAS39C
SAAB 105  SK60B · SAAB-105G
License Production  B3C (Ju 86K)
Export  SAAB-105OE · J35XS · ▄JAS39C · ◔JAS39EBS HU C

Sweden bombers
B3  B3C
B17  B17A · B17B · S17BS
SAAB 18  B18A · B18B · T18B · T18B (57)
T 2  T 2
Finland  ▄Ar 196 A-5 · ▄Ju 88 A-4

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