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== History == | == History == | ||
| − | '' | + | ''The CAC Boomerang was an Australian single-seat, single-engine fighter of mixed wood and aluminium construction.'' |
| − | + | ''The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941 and subsequent event in the pacific theatre of operations showed how unprepared the Australians were for war. The country had fewer than two hundred military aircraft, most of them obsolete. At that time, the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) only produced trainers, the CAC wirraway (a licensed version of the american NA-33) The License Agreement Provided for modifications, so, in order to have an fighter aircraft as soon as possible, The CAC decided to use the the trainer as a basis for a new fighter.'' | |
| − | The | + | ''The CA-12(later called the Boomerang Mk.1) was created, the first domestically produced fighter to ever roll off Australian assembly lines. The CA-12 borrowed the Wirraway's landing gear, tail, and wing design and was powered by a license built American Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp engine, rated at 1200 hp. The aircraft was armed with two Hispano cannons and four 0.303 inch Browning machine guns and could carny four 9kg smoke bombs to mark targets, one 337kg bomb, or a 365 liter external fuel tank.'' |
| − | The | + | ''The Ca-12 had high durability, good armament, and excellent handling characteristics at low level, although this performance deteriorated at height and the fighter's top speed was not at all competitive.'' |
| − | + | ''Mass production began in July 1942 and 105 Boomerang Mk.1 fighter were produced.'' | |
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Revision as of 20:53, 17 October 2019
Contents
| This page is about the premium British fighter ▄Boomerang Mk I. For other version, see Boomerang Mk II (Great Britain). |
Description
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The ▄Boomerang Mk I is a rank II premium British fighter
with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB), 3.0 (RB), and 2.7 (SB). This fighter aircraft has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. It costs 1,150 Golden Eagles. This variant of the Boomerang represents a version which was designed and manufactured in Australia.
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 5,100 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 469 | 459 | 10356 | 23.5 | 23.8 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 273 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 5,100 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 10356 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 273 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 660 | 320 | 520 | ~20 | ~20 |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 365 | < 300 | < 420 | > 215 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 1,990 m | 1,100 hp | 1,188 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the pilot.
- 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot, with 3 mm steel plate flaps around it.
- Critical components located at the front of aircraft (fuel, pilot, engine, controls)
- More fuel tanks located in wings near the fuselage
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Boomerang Mk I (Great Britain) is armed with:
- 2 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannon, wing-mounted (60 rpg = 120 total)
- 4 x 7.7 mm Browning machine gun, wing-mounted (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
Usage in 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).
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Controllable | Controllable | Not controllable | Controllable | Combined | Controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair | Radiator | |||
| II | Compressor | Airframe | |||
| III | Wings Repair | Engine | |||
| IV | Engine Injection | Cover | |||
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Tight turn speed and Roll ability at low altitude
- A large amount of secondary machine gun ammunition (4,000 Rounds)
- Large choice of ammo belts for both the cannons and machine guns
Cons:
- Poor performance at higher altitude
- Cannons only have 60 rounds in each gun
- Low Speed for a Fighter Aircraft (even for Rank II)
- Occasionally poor matchmaking
History
The CAC Boomerang was an Australian single-seat, single-engine fighter of mixed wood and aluminium construction.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour on December 7, 1941 and subsequent event in the pacific theatre of operations showed how unprepared the Australians were for war. The country had fewer than two hundred military aircraft, most of them obsolete. At that time, the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) only produced trainers, the CAC wirraway (a licensed version of the american NA-33) The License Agreement Provided for modifications, so, in order to have an fighter aircraft as soon as possible, The CAC decided to use the the trainer as a basis for a new fighter.
The CA-12(later called the Boomerang Mk.1) was created, the first domestically produced fighter to ever roll off Australian assembly lines. The CA-12 borrowed the Wirraway's landing gear, tail, and wing design and was powered by a license built American Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp engine, rated at 1200 hp. The aircraft was armed with two Hispano cannons and four 0.303 inch Browning machine guns and could carny four 9kg smoke bombs to mark targets, one 337kg bomb, or a 365 liter external fuel tank.
The Ca-12 had high durability, good armament, and excellent handling characteristics at low level, although this performance deteriorated at height and the fighter's top speed was not at all competitive.
Mass production began in July 1942 and 105 Boomerang Mk.1 fighter were produced.
In-game Description
Media
An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.
See 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.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on aircraft;
- other literature.
