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| + | The Seafire has an abysmal climb rate, it is also quite slow for a plane at its BR. Side climbing is advised. The turn time is slightly worse than the [[Spitfire LF Mk IX]] but still good enough to outturn most of your foes. The engine overheats rather quickly when using WEP, so avoid prolonged use. | ||
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=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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| + | 20 mm ammo belts should be the first upgrade to be researched due to the very poor stock belt. After that, research the first cannon upgrade module to reduce spread and overheating. Unlock then flight performance upgrades: radiator first due to the rather fast overheating of the engine when using WEP. After that, it is up to the pilot to decide if they would rather profit from better weaponry or flight performance. | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 1,400 total) | * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 1,400 total) | ||
| − | The wing-mounted machine guns are very hard to use at distances over | + | The wing-mounted machine guns are very hard to use at distances over 300 m due to their placement in wing. Cannons does not have such issue as they are closer to the wing roots. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | The Seafire LF Mk.III is a jack of all trades, but master of none. The Seafire does not climb well, so after start of battle, pilots should side climb, stay at around | + | The Seafire LF Mk.III is a jack of all trades, but master of none. The Seafire does not climb well, so after start of battle, pilots should side climb, stay at around 3,000 m of altitude and let better climbing team mates tackle the first wave of enemy interceptors, trying to pick off those that managed to dive down. Retaining still a great turning capabilities, the pilot is advised to force enemies into turn fighting where they bleed their energy and became vulnerable. Avoid head-ons at all cost due to very fragile radiator and engine where even single bullet will take it out. |
'''Notable enemies''' | '''Notable enemies''' | ||
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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* Great sustainable turn rate | * Great sustainable turn rate | ||
* Quite strong armament | * Quite strong armament | ||
* Clear visibility from cockpit with no frames obstructing view | * Clear visibility from cockpit with no frames obstructing view | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Abysmal climb rate |
* Low max speed compared to opponents | * Low max speed compared to opponents | ||
* Very fragile vital components | * Very fragile vital components | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 16:02, 23 October 2022
| This page is about the fighter Seafire LF Mk.III (France). For the British version, see Seafire LF Mk.III. For other versions, see Spitfire (Family). |
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Contents
Description
The ▄Seafire LF Mk.III is a rank French fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Winged Lions".
The Seafire LF Mk.III was developed from the previous Seafire Mk.IIc which was a navalized version of a Spitfire Mk. Vc with modifications for carrier operations. France bought 141 Seafire LF Mk.III after the war and they saw combat above Indochina.
General info
Flight performance
The Seafire has an abysmal climb rate, it is also quite slow for a plane at its BR. Side climbing is advised. The turn time is slightly worse than the Spitfire LF Mk IX but still good enough to outturn most of your foes. The engine overheats rather quickly when using WEP, so avoid prolonged use.
| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 3,963 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | 561 | 541 | 17.2 | 17.8 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 340 | |
| Upgraded | 627 | 592 | 15.7 | 16.2 | 26.9 | 19.5 | ||
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| X | X | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Limits | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
| Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
| N/A | N/A | 230 | ~10 | ~5 | ||
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 321 | < 400 | < 350 | > 500 |
Survivability and armour
- Armour plates
- 7 mm steel plate behind the 4 mm steel pilot seat
- 6 mm steel headrest
- 38 mm front armoured glass
- 3 mm steel plate protecting liquid cooling system
- 3 mm steel boxes protecting magazines in wings
- Modules
- Vital components located at front of the aircraft (engine, fuel tank, pilot, radiator)
- One self-sealing fuel tank, one non self-sealing located above each other in front of the cockpit
Modifications and economy
20 mm ammo belts should be the first upgrade to be researched due to the very poor stock belt. After that, research the first cannon upgrade module to reduce spread and overheating. Unlock then flight performance upgrades: radiator first due to the rather fast overheating of the engine when using WEP. After that, it is up to the pilot to decide if they would rather profit from better weaponry or flight performance.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Seafire LF Mk.III (France) is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
- 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine guns, wing-mounted (350 rpg = 1,400 total)
The wing-mounted machine guns are very hard to use at distances over 300 m due to their placement in wing. Cannons does not have such issue as they are closer to the wing roots.
Usage in battles
The Seafire LF Mk.III is a jack of all trades, but master of none. The Seafire does not climb well, so after start of battle, pilots should side climb, stay at around 3,000 m of altitude and let better climbing team mates tackle the first wave of enemy interceptors, trying to pick off those that managed to dive down. Retaining still a great turning capabilities, the pilot is advised to force enemies into turn fighting where they bleed their energy and became vulnerable. Avoid head-ons at all cost due to very fragile radiator and engine where even single bullet will take it out.
Notable enemies
- Bf-109
- Fw-190
- A6M series
- P-47 Thunderbolt
- Yak-3/9
- La-7
- Ki-84
All the enemies in the list above can outclimb you, and with the exception of A6M also outrun. With the exception of A6M, all of those can be out turned by the Seafire in a horizontal engagement.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Not controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Not controllable 1 gear |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great sustainable turn rate
- Quite strong armament
- Clear visibility from cockpit with no frames obstructing view
Cons:
- Abysmal climb rate
- Low max speed compared to opponents
- Very fragile vital components
History
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Media
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See also
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| Seafires | Seafire LF Mk.III · Seafire F Mk XVII · Seafire FR 47 |
| Export | ▄Seafire LF Mk.III |
| Jet fighters | Attacker FB 1 · Attacker FB.2 · Scimitar F Mk.1 · Swift F.1 · Swift F.7 |
| Hydroplanes | Walrus Mk.I |
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| Morane-Saulnier | M.S.405C1 · M.S.406C1 · M.S.410 |
| Arsenal | V.G.33C-1 |
| Bloch | M.B.152C1 · M.B.157 |
| Caudron | C.R.714 |
| Sud-Ouest | S.O.8000 Narval |
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| Netherlands | ◘Sea Fury FB 51 |
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