Hunter F.58 (Germany)

This page is about the squadron jet fighter Hunter F.58 (Germany). For other versions, see Hunter (Family).

◌Hunter F.58

◌Hunter F.58

Description

The ◌Hunter F.58 is a squadron rank German jet fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Sky Guardians".

General info

Flight performance

The Hunter F.58 performs similar to other Hunters, particularly the Hunter FGA.9, as they host the same powerplants; the Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.207s. As with most other Hunters, the F.58 handles poorly at low speeds, thus, turning and rate fighting is not advised. However, thanks to a decent acceleration, the Hunter can reach speeds exceeding 800 km/h. The Hunter at higher speeds possess quite a decent turn rate, able to maintain 9-10 Gs. Coupled with the excellent energy retention of this aircraft, the Hunter F.58 can be a formidable aircraft in the hands of a competent pilot.

Characteristics	Max speed (km/h at 0 m - sea level)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	1,138	1,132		25.5	26.3	53.3	46.2	820
Upgraded	1,158	1,148		24.6	25.0	88.5	69.6

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
1,225		603	581	465	~14	~6

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 850	< 600	< 690	-

Engine performance

Engine			Aircraft mass
Engine name		Number	Basic mass	Wing loading (full internal fuel)
Rolls-Royce Avon Mk.207		1	6,209 kg	240 kg/m2
Engine characteristics			Mass with internal fuel (no weapons load)		Max Gross Weight
Weight (each)	Type		3m fuel	13m fuel
1,175 kg	Axial-flow turbojet		6,620 kg	7,578 kg	10,216 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB/SB)			Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%)
Condition	100%	WEP	3m fuel	13m fuel	MGW
Stationary	4,272 kgf	-	0.65	0.56	0.42
Optimal	5,229 kgf (1,225 km/h)	-	0.79	0.69	0.51

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The Hunter F.58 (Germany) is armed with:

• A choice between two presets:
  • 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons, chin-mounted (150 rpg = 600 total)
  • 4 x 30 mm ADEN cannons + 60 x countermeasures

Suspended armament

The Hunter F.58 (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:

• 2 x 150 gal drop tanks
• 2 x Flz Lwf 63/80 missiles
• 4 x 200 kg Sprengbombe bombs (800 kg total)
• 2 x FeBb Napalmbombe incendiary bombs
• 2 x 400 kg Sprengbombe bombs (800 kg total)
• 2 x 450 kg Sprengbombe 68/70 bombs (900 kg total)
• 20 x Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets
• 2 x Flz Lwf LB 82 missiles

Custom loadout options

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
200 kg Sprengbombe bombs		1, 2									1, 2
400 kg Sprengbombe bombs		1									1
450 kg Sprengbombe 68/70 bombs		1									1
FeBb Napalmbombe incendiary bombs		1									1
Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon rockets	2		2	2		4	4		2	2		2
Flz Lwf 63/80 missiles		1									1
Flz Lwf LB 82 missiles		1									1
150 gal drop tanks					1			1
Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 500 kg

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Hunter F.58 (Germany) from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #352 - Metal Beasts section at 00:23 discusses the Hunter F.58 (Germany).

And The Best Hunter Award Goes To.... Germany - Hunter F.58 -Sky Guardians - DEFYN

See also

Related development

• Hunter (Family)

External links

• [Devblog] Squadron vehicles: Hunter F.58

Squadron aircraft
USA	A-4E Early · F-117
Germany	Me 262 A-1a/U1 · ◌Hunter F.58
USSR	Su-22M3
Britain	Firecrest · Sea Harrier FRS.1
Japan	▄F-5E FCU
China	JF-17