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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
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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"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]].
  
 
Sweden had been using the Ju 86K (export version of the German Ju 86) or the B3C bomber as their main bomber. In 1938 a requirement was put forth to Swedish aircraft manufactures for a fast reconnaissance aircraft with a crew of three. SAAB was awarded the contract for the project and began to build the SAAB 18 alongside the smaller SAAB B17 bomber. At this point the B17 had the facilities priorities in construction, however, the B18 was modified from being just a reconnaissance aircraft to also being a medium bomber. The mid-project changes caused a significant delay in the production of the aircraft which didn’t roll out for duty until mid-1944.
 
Sweden had been using the Ju 86K (export version of the German Ju 86) or the B3C bomber as their main bomber. In 1938 a requirement was put forth to Swedish aircraft manufactures for a fast reconnaissance aircraft with a crew of three. SAAB was awarded the contract for the project and began to build the SAAB 18 alongside the smaller SAAB B17 bomber. At this point the B17 had the facilities priorities in construction, however, the B18 was modified from being just a reconnaissance aircraft to also being a medium bomber. The mid-project changes caused a significant delay in the production of the aircraft which didn’t roll out for duty until mid-1944.
  
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Initially, the B18A aircraft was deemed underpowered with the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines, but would later be replaced by license-built Daimler-Benze DB 605 liquid-cooled engines. Later the B18B variant was modified to operate as a dive bomber/ground attack variant which could be outfitted with three 120 kg bombs or 12 m/51 rockets which could utilize both the internal bomb bay and hardpoints on under the wings. A single defensive positions utilised two 13.2 mm Arkan m/39 machine guns which had limited coverage the rear dorsal position of the aircraft. The pilot was in control of a single 13.2 mm m/39A machine gun.
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Initially, the B18A aircraft was deemed underpowered with the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines, but would later be replaced by license-built Daimler-Benz DB 605 liquid-cooled engines. Later the B18B variant was modified to operate as a dive bomber/ground attack variant which could be outfitted with three 120 kg bombs or 12 m/51 rockets which could utilize both the internal bomb bay and hardpoints on under the wings. A single defensive positions utilised two 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine guns which had limited coverage the rear dorsal position of the aircraft. The pilot was in control of a single 13.2 mm m/39A machine gun.
  
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The {{PAGENAME}} was a multi-role aircraft which filled a need for the Swedish air forces, which continued on until 1959.  This bomber can operate in two roles, either as a medium-altitude bomber working on destroying vehicled and anti-aircraft artillery targets or to bomb enemy bases. Flying at a higher altitude will help to avoid a majority of the fighter aircraft which tend to stay at the lower altitudes. The {{PAGENAME}} can also be pressed into service in the lower altitudes and even on the deck. When outfitted with rockets, the {{PAGENAME}} can dive-bomb ground targets to include tanks, bunkers, anti-aircraft artillery and naval ships.
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The {{PAGENAME}} was a multi-role aircraft which filled a need for the Swedish air forces, which continued on until 1959.  This bomber can operate in two roles, either as a medium-altitude bomber working on destroying vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery targets or to bomb enemy bases. Flying at a higher altitude will help to avoid a majority of the fighter aircraft which tend to stay at the lower altitudes. The {{PAGENAME}} can also be pressed into service in the lower altitudes and even on the deck. When outfitted with rockets, the {{PAGENAME}} can dive-bomb ground targets to include tanks, bunkers, anti-aircraft artillery and naval ships.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
 
''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
  
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! colspan="8" | ''Stock''
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,??? m)
 
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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>(meters/second)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(meters)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
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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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|-
 
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| ??? || ??? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? || ??.? || ?.? || ?.? || ???
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,??? m)
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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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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! AB
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! Stock
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! RB
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| 549 || 533 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 28.1 || 28.9 || 8.1 || 8.1 || rowspan="2" | 400
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
 
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|593||570|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||26.0||27.0||15.9||11.5||400
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! Upgraded
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| 593 || 570 || 26.0 || 27.0 || 15.9 || 11.5
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==== Details ====
 
==== Details ====
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|-
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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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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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
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|}
 
|}
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (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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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || ??? || ~?? || ~??
 
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[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|450px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.]]
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
 
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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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| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 490 || 490 || 290 || ~7 || ~2
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
 
 
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! Optimal altitude
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
 
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| ?,??? m || ??? hp || N/A
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| < 370 || < 350 || < 400 || > 420
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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[[File:B18-T18 Armor Plates.png|450px|thumb|right|Protective components found in the '''{{PAGENAME}}'''.]]
  
 
* 10 mm steel - cockpit floor under pilot's seat
 
* 10 mm steel - cockpit floor under pilot's seat
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
 
{{main|Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A heavy machine gun (300 RPG)
 
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
=== Suspended armament ===
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{{main|m/40 (120 kg)|m/41 (500 kg)|m/42 (50 kg)|m/50 (600 kg)}}
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{{main|sb m/42 (50 kg)|mb m/40 (250 kg)|mb m/41 (500 kg)|mb m/50 (600 kg)}}
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{{main|m/49|m/49A|m/51}}
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{{main|psrak m/49A|srak m/51|hprak m/49}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following suspended ordnance:
 
  
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* 18 x m/42 50 kg bombs (900 kg total)
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* 3 x m/40 120 kg bombs (360 kg total)
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* 18 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (900 kg total)
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* 8 x m/42 50 kg bombs + 3 x m/40 bombs (760 kg total)
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* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs (750 kg total)
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* 2 x m/41 500 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,150 kg total)
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* 2 x m/41 500 kg bombs + 8 x m/42 50 kg bombs (1,400 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x m/50 600 kg bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,400 kg total)
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* 8 x m/42 50 kg bombs + 2 x m/50 600 kg bombs (1,600 kg total)
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* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 12 x m/49A unguided rockets
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* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,600 kg total)
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* 12 x m/51 unguided rockets
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* 12 x psrak m/49A rockets
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* 2 x m/49 unguided rockets
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* 12 x srak m/51 rockets
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* 12 x m/49A unguided rockets + 10 x m/42 50 kg bombs (500 kg total)
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* 2 x hprak m/49 rockets
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* 12 x m/51 unguided rockets + 10 x m42 50 kg bombs (500 kg total)
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* 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (500 kg total)
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* 2 x m/49 unguided rockets + 10 x m/42 50 kg bombs (500 kg total)
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* 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (500 kg total)
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* 12 x m/49A unguided rockets + 2 x m/40 120 kg bombs (360 kg total)
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* 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (500 kg total)
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* 2 x m/49 unguided rockets + 3 x m/40 120 kg bombs (360 kg total)
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* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (750 kg total)
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* 12 x m/49A unguided rockets + 2 x m/41 500 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (750 kg total)
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* 12 x m/51 unguided rockets + 2 x m/41 500 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (750 kg total)
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* 2 x m/49 unguided rockets + 2 x m/41 500 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (1,000 kg total)
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* 12 x m/49A unguided rockets + 2 x m/50 600 kg bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (1,000 kg total)
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* 12 x m/51 unguided rockets + 2 x m/50 600 kg bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x m/49 unguided rockets + 2 x m/50 600 kg bombs (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (1,200 kg total)
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* 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (1,200 kg total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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<!-- ''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.'' -->
 
{{main|Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)}}
 
{{main|Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, dorsal turret (300 rpg)
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 heavy machine gun dorsal turret (300 RPG)
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine gun, ventral turret (300 rpg)
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* 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39 heavy machine gun ventral turret (300 RPG)
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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''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 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).''
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''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 ===
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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! Water
 
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! Type
 
 
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| Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Not auto controlled || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>Auto control available || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable<br>1 gear || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Not controllable || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 
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=== Modules ===
 
=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! colspan="3 " | Weaponry
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! colspan="3" | Weaponry
 
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| I
 
| I
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| Offensive 13 mm
 
| Offensive 13 mm
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| m40
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| m/40
 
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| Airframe
 
| Airframe
 
| New 13 mm MGs
 
| New 13 mm MGs
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| m41
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| m/41
 
| m/49A
 
| m/49A
 
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| Turret 13 mm
 
| Turret 13 mm
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| m50
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| m/50
 
| m/51
 
| m/51
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
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* Extremely quick for a twin engine aircraft, especially at altitude. Able to cruise at ~560 km/h @ 5 km
 
* Extremely quick for a twin engine aircraft, especially at altitude. Able to cruise at ~560 km/h @ 5 km
 
* Above average climb rate for an aircraft of its size
 
* Above average climb rate for an aircraft of its size
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'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Gunners are vulnerable and die easily
 
* Gunners are vulnerable and die easily
 
* Higher than average chance of getting set on fire
 
* Higher than average chance of getting set on fire
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== History ==
 
== History ==
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''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
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''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
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== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
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* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
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''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 
* ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
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{{AirManufacturer Saab}}
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Revision as of 10:14, 23 April 2020

B18B
saab_b18b.png
B18B
Sweden flag.png Sweden
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.7 4.0 3.0
Class:
Research:18 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:47 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
This page is about the Swedish bomber B18B. For other uses, see B18 (Family).

Description

GarageImage B18B.jpg


The B18B is a rank III Swedish bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB), 4.0 (RB), and 3.0 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind".

Sweden had been using the Ju 86K (export version of the German Ju 86) or the B3C bomber as their main bomber. In 1938 a requirement was put forth to Swedish aircraft manufactures for a fast reconnaissance aircraft with a crew of three. SAAB was awarded the contract for the project and began to build the SAAB 18 alongside the smaller SAAB B17 bomber. At this point the B17 had the facilities priorities in construction, however, the B18 was modified from being just a reconnaissance aircraft to also being a medium bomber. The mid-project changes caused a significant delay in the production of the aircraft which didn’t roll out for duty until mid-1944.

Initially, the B18A aircraft was deemed underpowered with the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial engines, but would later be replaced by license-built Daimler-Benz DB 605 liquid-cooled engines. Later the B18B variant was modified to operate as a dive bomber/ground attack variant which could be outfitted with three 120 kg bombs or 12 m/51 rockets which could utilize both the internal bomb bay and hardpoints on under the wings. A single defensive positions utilised two 13.2 mm Akan m/39 machine guns which had limited coverage the rear dorsal position of the aircraft. The pilot was in control of a single 13.2 mm m/39A machine gun.

The B18B was a multi-role aircraft which filled a need for the Swedish air forces, which continued on until 1959. This bomber can operate in two roles, either as a medium-altitude bomber working on destroying vehicles and anti-aircraft artillery targets or to bomb enemy bases. Flying at a higher altitude will help to avoid a majority of the fighter aircraft which tend to stay at the lower altitudes. The B18B can also be pressed into service in the lower altitudes and even on the deck. When outfitted with rockets, the B18B can dive-bomb ground targets to include tanks, bunkers, anti-aircraft artillery and naval ships.

General info

Flight performance

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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 549 533 10000 28.1 28.9 8.1 8.1 400
Upgraded 593 570 26.0 27.0 15.9 11.5

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
735 320 490 490 290 ~7 ~2
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 370 < 350 < 400 > 420

Survivability and armour

Protective components found in the B18B.
  • 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

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: Akan m/39A (13.2 mm)

The B18B is armed with:

  • 1 x 13.2 mm Akan m/39A machine gun, nose-mounted (300 rpg)

Suspended armament

Main articles: sb m/42 (50 kg), mb m/40 (250 kg), mb m/41 (500 kg), mb m/50 (600 kg)
Main articles: psrak m/49A, srak m/51, hprak m/49

The B18B can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 18 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (900 kg total)
  • 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs (750 kg total)
  • 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,150 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,400 kg total)
  • 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 8 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs (1,600 kg total)
  • 12 x psrak m/49A rockets
  • 12 x srak m/51 rockets
  • 2 x hprak m/49 rockets
  • 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (500 kg total)
  • 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (500 kg total)
  • 10 x 50 kg sb m/42 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (500 kg total)
  • 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (750 kg total)
  • 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (750 kg total)
  • 3 x 250 kg mb m/40 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (750 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg mb m/41 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 12 x psrak m/49A rockets (1,200 kg total)
  • 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 12 x srak m/51 rockets (1,200 kg total)
  • 2 x 600 kg mb m/50 bombs + 2 x hprak m/49 rockets (1,200 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Akan m/39 (13.2 mm)

The B18B is defended by:

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

Usage in battles

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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

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 13 mm m/40
II Compressor Airframe New 13 mm MGs m/41 m/49A
III Wings repair Engine Turret 13 mm m/50 m/51
IV Engine Injection Cover New 13 mm MGs (turret) m/49

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Extremely quick for a twin engine aircraft, especially at altitude. Able to cruise at ~560 km/h @ 5 km
  • Above average climb rate for an aircraft of its size
  • Defensive guns will melt any enemies that attack from behind
  • Air spawn gives it a good opportunity for chasing down enemy bombers with its superior speed
  • Versatile secondary weapons allow it to take on a variety of roles

Cons:

  • Gunners are vulnerable and die easily
  • Higher than average chance of getting set on fire
  • Single forward facing 13.2mm inadequate for taking down larger aircraft like the BV 238
  • Very nose heavy when landing, must take great care not to tip forward and crash
  • As with most DB engined aircraft, the cooling system is vulnerable and you will find yourself overheating after only a few hits

History

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See also

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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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