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== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight Performance === | === Flight Performance === | ||
| − | + | The Sunderland Mk V is rather finicky in the air, with the low rip speed meaning you can rip your wings at spaded top speed. After unloading your ordnance, it’s best to return and get some more. Land with the belly, trying not to let the pontoons touch the ground. The aircraft slows down quite well this way, and for the next run you’ll have to stay low, good luck getting to altitude with the atrocious climb rate. With some degree of luck, it can be used as a gunship fighter. Handling is not all that bad, turn time is about 20-25 seconds spaded with flaps, despite what the stats say. However, the wings can only take 3-4Gs before they break. It’s possible to gunship your way into a furball and get a kill or two. Against other bombers, it is effective, as it is heavily defended. Fly just below them or side by side, as there are no bombers at this BR that have this kind of armament, and it’s survivability against rifle caliber is exceptional. The forward MGs can be used, but it isn’t as effective as the turrets. The side is where all the firepower is located, and keeping your enemy in the top and rear hemisphere is advisable. | |
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded'' | ||
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=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
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* 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total) | * 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
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* 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total) | * 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
* 4 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total) | * 4 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total) | ||
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: | ||
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (500 rpg) | * 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (500 rpg) | ||
* 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total) | * 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total) | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* It has many turrets, equal or more effective then even the higher rank Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters. | * It has many turrets, equal or more effective then even the higher rank Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters. | ||
* Has 4 x offensive 7.7 mm machine guns. | * Has 4 x offensive 7.7 mm machine guns. | ||
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* Great turret coverage, especially from the front, side, top and back of the plane. | * Great turret coverage, especially from the front, side, top and back of the plane. | ||
* Has .50 cals on the side which pack a punch and can obliterate enemy fighters if they hit. | * Has .50 cals on the side which pack a punch and can obliterate enemy fighters if they hit. | ||
| + | * Turns rather well for a four-engined bomber | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Small bomb load. | * Small bomb load. | ||
* Handles like a flying train (A.K.A. not very well). | * Handles like a flying train (A.K.A. not very well). | ||
* Due to the lack of a bomb bay, bombs are slid out from the hatches on the side of the aircraft which can make them hard to aim. | * Due to the lack of a bomb bay, bombs are slid out from the hatches on the side of the aircraft which can make them hard to aim. | ||
* The .50 cals only cover the side of the aircraft, making them difficult to use effectively. | * The .50 cals only cover the side of the aircraft, making them difficult to use effectively. | ||
| − | * | + | * No ventral turret coverage, a smart fighter will attack you from below. |
* No armour. Crew are vulnerable. A few good hits on the cockpit and you're going down. | * No armour. Crew are vulnerable. A few good hits on the cockpit and you're going down. | ||
* Wooden fuselage means that you will catch fire easily. | * Wooden fuselage means that you will catch fire easily. | ||
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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 == | ||
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | ''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;'' | ||
Revision as of 11:59, 6 August 2019
Contents
| This page is about the British bomber Sunderland Mk V. For the other version, see Sunderland Mk IIIa. |
Description
The Sunderland Mk V is a rank II British bomber
with a battle rating of 2.3 (AB/SB) and 2.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai".
General info
Flight Performance
The Sunderland Mk V is rather finicky in the air, with the low rip speed meaning you can rip your wings at spaded top speed. After unloading your ordnance, it’s best to return and get some more. Land with the belly, trying not to let the pontoons touch the ground. The aircraft slows down quite well this way, and for the next run you’ll have to stay low, good luck getting to altitude with the atrocious climb rate. With some degree of luck, it can be used as a gunship fighter. Handling is not all that bad, turn time is about 20-25 seconds spaded with flaps, despite what the stats say. However, the wings can only take 3-4Gs before they break. It’s possible to gunship your way into a furball and get a kill or two. Against other bombers, it is effective, as it is heavily defended. Fly just below them or side by side, as there are no bombers at this BR that have this kind of armament, and it’s survivability against rifle caliber is exceptional. The forward MGs can be used, but it isn’t as effective as the turrets. The side is where all the firepower is located, and keeping your enemy in the top and rear hemisphere is advisable.
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 4,267 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| 384 | 377 | 6000 | 35.8 | 36.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 740 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 4,267 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ??? | ??? | 6000 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 740 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flaps (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 410 | 520 | ~3 | ~2 | |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 350 | < 350 | < 250 | > 324 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 1,860 m | 1,100 hp | 1,199 hp |
| Setting 2 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 3,810 m | 1,000 hp | 1,090 hp |
Survivability and armour
There is no armor protection on this vehicle.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Sunderland Mk V is armed with:
- 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose-mounted (500 rpg = 2,000 total)
Suspended armament
The Sunderland Mk V can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- 8 x 250 lb G.P. 250 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)
- 4 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (2,000 lb total)
Defensive armament
The Sunderland Mk V is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (500 rpg)
- 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, nose turret (1,000 rpg = 2,000 total)
- 2 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, dorsal turret (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
- 4 x 7.7 mm Browning .303 machine guns, tail turret (1,000 rpg = 4,000 total)
- 1 x 7.7 mm Vickers K machine gun, 2 x beam turrets (600 rpg)
Usage in battles
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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 | Controllable 2 gears |
Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage repair | Radiator | Offensive 7 mm | HMBC mk.2 | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 7 mm MGs | ||
| III | Wings repair | Engine | Turret 7 mm | Turret 12 mm | |
| IV | Engine injection | Cover | New 7 mm MGs (turret) | New 12 mm MGs (turret) | |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- It has many turrets, equal or more effective then even the higher rank Wellingtons, Stirlings and Lancasters.
- Has 4 x offensive 7.7 mm machine guns.
- Its fuselage can soak up a lot of damage, especially from low calibre machine guns.
- Can land in water (if this can be seen as an advantage).
- Great turret coverage, especially from the front, side, top and back of the plane.
- Has .50 cals on the side which pack a punch and can obliterate enemy fighters if they hit.
- Turns rather well for a four-engined bomber
Cons:
- Small bomb load.
- Handles like a flying train (A.K.A. not very well).
- Due to the lack of a bomb bay, bombs are slid out from the hatches on the side of the aircraft which can make them hard to aim.
- The .50 cals only cover the side of the aircraft, making them difficult to use effectively.
- No ventral turret coverage, a smart fighter will attack you from below.
- No armour. Crew are vulnerable. A few good hits on the cockpit and you're going down.
- Wooden fuselage means that you will catch fire easily.
- Slow, even biplanes can catch you.
- Does not dive well. Escaping from an enemy aircraft is difficult.
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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- other literature.
| Britain bombers | |
|---|---|
| Torpedo | Swordfish Mk I · Swordfish Mk II · ▄Avenger Mk II |
| Dive | V-156-B1 |
| Hydroplanes | ▄Catalina Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk IIIa · Sunderland Mk V |
| Light | Blenheim Mk IV · Beaufort Mk VIII · ▄Hudson Mk V · Brigand B 1 |
| Based on A20 | ▄Havoc Mk I · ▄Boston Mk I · ▄DB-7 |
| Hampden | Hampden Mk I · Hampden TB Mk I |
| Wellington | Wellington Mk Ic · Wellington Mk Ic/L · Wellington Mk III · Wellington Mk X |
| Halifax | Halifax B Mk IIIa |
| Stirling | Stirling B Mk I · Stirling B Mk III |
| Lancaster | Lancaster B Mk I · Lancaster B Mk III |
| Lincoln | Lincoln B Mk II |
| Shackleton | Shackleton MR.Mk.2 |
