Firecrest

Firecrest

Firecrest

Britain

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
2.7	2.3	3.3

Class:

SQUADRON

Strike aircraft

Naval aircraft

Torpedo bomber

Research:155 000

Purchase:32 000

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Description

The Firecrest is a squadron rank II British fighter with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB), 2.3 (RB), and 3.3 (SB). It was introduced during Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 5,791 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
587	568	10975	24.1	25.0	15.4	15.4	300
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,791 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
???	608	10975	??.?	23.0	??.?	19	300

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		430	~10	~4

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 460	< 450	< 450	> 330

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
1,280 m	2,580 hp	2,895 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,980 m	2,310 hp	2,587 hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The Firecrest is armed with:

• 2 x 12.7 mm Browning M3 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 total)

Suspended armament

The Firecrest can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 2 x 500 lb G.P. 500 lb Mk.IV bombs (1,000 lb total)
• 1 x Mark XV torpedo
• 8 x RP-3 rockets

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Not controllable	Not controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Controllable Auto control available	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator			HMBC mk.2
II		Compressor	Airframe	Offensive 12 mm	FTC mk.IV
III	Wings repair	Engine			HRC mk.8
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 12 mm MGs

Pros and cons

Pros:

• M3 .50 cals can do serious damage if used correctly, and have a high rate of fire

Cons:

• Not very maneuverable, especially at low speeds
• Only two machine guns = limited damage output at the rank
• Limited payload options

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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