V-12D

V-12D

V-12D

Description

The V-12D is a rank Chinese strike aircraft with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 4,900 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	453	440		22.8	23.6	7.7	7.7	300
Upgraded	___	___		__._	__._	__._	__._

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
		330	280	280	~8	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< ___	< ___	< ___	> ___

Survivability and armour

Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The V-12D is armed with:

• 2 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine guns, nose-mounted (600 rpg = 1,200 total)

Suspended armament

The V-12D can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (500 lb total)
• 1 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bomb (500 lb total)

Defensive armament

The V-12D is defended by:

• 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (500 rpg)
• 1 x 7.62 mm Browning machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, 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).

Manual Engine Control

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

• 1x 500lb or 2x 250lb bombload is adequate against ground units
• 2x nose-mounted 12.7mm MG is sufficient for self-defence against fighters such as Ki-43
• 2x 250lb bombs drop separately, allowing 2 passes though better aim is required
• Has ventral and dorsal turrets allowing it to fend off some attackers behind it
• Turns decently with combat/takeoff flaps
• Good over-the-nose view, beneficial in simulator battles

Cons:

• Bombload is quite lacklusture for a ground attacker
• Low speed, will easily get caught by fighters like Bf 109 F, Ki-44, YaK-1
• Slow roll rate
• Turrets with 7.62mm guns are not potent enough to damage robust targets like Ju 87, Bf 110
• Rather poor survivability when tailed

History

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Media

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See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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Vultee Aircraft Corporation
Export	P-66 · ▄A-35B · V-11 · V-12D

China twin-engine fighters and strike aircraft
Twin-engine fighters	␗Ki-45 hei/tei · ␗P-38L-1
Strike aircraft	V-11 · V-12D · ␗IL-10 (1946) · Mosquito FB.Mk.26