AM-1

AM-1

AD-4

F3D-1

AM-1

AD-4

F3D-1

USA

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.7	5.7	5.3

Class:

Strike aircraft

Torpedo bomber

Research:35 000

Purchase:210 000

Description

The AM-1 Mauler is a rank IV American attacker with a battle rating of 5.7 (AB/RB) and 5.3 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".

The AM-1 is a classic American attack aircraft. As typical, it is heavy and cumbersome yet hard-hitting and versatile due to the weapons it can carry. Don't expect to effectively dogfight in the Mauler as the main purpose of this aircraft is to strike and eliminate the enemy's ground units. The AM-1 has the option to outfit HVARS and Tiny Tims rockets and bombs of all sizes depending on the targets to be hit. Enemy fighters should be avoided as they will typically be faster, more manoeuvrable and better equipped for air-to-air combat at which the AM-1 is at a significant disadvantage, however, when pressed into air combat some Mauler pilots end up working miracles and survive the encounter.

General info

Flight performance

The AM-1 is a rather cumbersome and heavy aircraft. For pilots new to the aircraft, they will notice even without a payload, the aircraft feels sluggish and can be even more frustrating early on while the aircraft is still in its stock phase. At low speeds, this aircraft is an easy target to prey on. Despite the circumstances, it is decently manoeuvrable for a single-seated attack aircraft allowing for the targeting of ground targets, however, care must be taken when it is necessary to manoeuvre as this aircraft bleeds energy very quickly.

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
566	547	9600	23.0	23.8	10.9	10.9	170
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 3,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
???	589	9600	??.?	22.0	??.?	14.2	170

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
			+	-
		420	~12	~6

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 450	< 220	< 410	> 440

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,099 m	2,600 hp	N/A
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,250 m	1,800 hp	2,782 hp

Survivability and armour

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Armaments

Offensive armament

The AM-1 is armed with:

• 4 x 20 mm T31 cannons, wing-mounted (200 rpg = 800 total)

Suspended armament

The AM-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 14 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (3,500 lb total)
• 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (1,500 lb total)
• 3 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bombs (3,000 lb total)
• 3 x Mk.13/44 torpedoes
• 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb (2,000 lb total)
• 12 x HVAR rockets
• 2 x Tiny Tim rockets
• 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 12 x HVAR rockets
• 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 12 x HVAR rockets (1,500 lb total)
• 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 12 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
• 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x Tiny Tim rockets + 12 x HVAR rockets (1,000 lb total)
• 12 x HVAR rockets + 3 x Mk.13/44 torpedoes
• 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 12 x HVAR rockets (2,000 lb total)
• 3 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (4,000 lb total)
• 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb + 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 10 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (4,500 lb total)
• 1 x 2,000 lb AN-M66A2 bomb + 12 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (5,000 lb total)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator			M64	FRC mk.2
II		Compressor	Airframe	Offensive 20 mm	M65
III	Wings repair	Engine			Mk.13	LFRC mk.12
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons	M66

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Large and versatile payload
• Decent 20 mm cannons for head-ons or ground attack purposes
• Airbrakes and arresting hook

Cons:

• No defensive armament
• Sluggish at low speeds
• Does not effectively accelerate
• Bleeds energy quickly if manoeuvring

History

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Media

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See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era

• Blackburn Firebrand
• Blackburn Firecrest
• Douglas A-1 Skyraider
• Westland Wyvern

External links

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