NC.900

NC.900

NC.900

France

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
5.3	5.0	5.3

Class:

PREMIUM

Fighter

Interceptor

Purchase:Bundle or Gift

This page is about the French fighter NC.900. For the German version, see Fw 190 A-8. For other versions, see Fw 190 (Family).

Description

The NC.900 is a gift rank IV French fighter with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/SB) and 5.0 (RB). It was introduced during Update 1.75 "La Résistance" in the 2017 "Festive Quest" that took place from 22 December 2017 to 22 January 2018. It was obtained via collecting 13 pilot's Christmas toys.

The NC.900 is the identical, French version of the Fw 190 A-8 which features many of the same characteristics as the late Focke-Wulf Anton fighters.

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 5,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
622	601	10300	24.2	25.3	10.2	10.2	450
Upgraded
Max Speed (km/h at 5,500 m)		Max altitude (meters)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (meters/second)		Take-off run (meters)
AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
687	652	10300	21.4	22.8	19.5	14.1	450

Details

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

Limits
Wing-break speed (km/h)	Gear limit (km/h)	Combat flaps (km/h)	Max Static G
			+	-
		900	~12	~6

Optimal velocities
Ailerons (km/h)	Rudder (km/h)	Elevators (km/h)	Radiator (km/h)
< 420	< 240	< 550	> 280

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
700 m	1,498 hp	1,874 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
5,300 m	1,301 hp	1,628 hp

Survivability and armour

• 57 mm Bulletproof glass in front of the cockpit.
• 3-5 mm Steel plates in front of oil cooling system.
• 6 mm Steel plate under the radial engine.
• 12 mm Steel plate in pilot's headrest, and a 8 + 6 mm steel plates behind the pilot.
• 8 mm Steel plate under the cockpit.
• 5 mm Steel plate behind the fuel tank.

Armaments

Offensive armament

The NC.900 is armed with:

• 4 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, -mounted (140 rpg outer + 250 rpg inner = 780 total)
• 2 x 13 mm MG 131 machine guns, -mounted (400 rpg = 800 total)

The four cannons are arranged in bundles of two mounted in each wing. The two outer cannons have 110 less rounds compared to the two inner cannons and will run empty first. The two machine guns are mounted in the nose of the aircraft have the same amount of ammunition and will deplete at the same time if out of ammo.

Usage in battles

Flying the NC.900 tends to be very defensive and relies on neutralising an enemy's energy advantage and capitalising on the plane's advantages. Manoeuvres that work well include the Split-S, Chandelle and anything that requires a high rate of roll. One of these is to dive and roll in a single direction whilst applying rudder. This causes a very tight barrel roll that few aircraft can hope to gain a firing solution on. Another way to clear the NC.900's six is to pitch steeply up and roll over forcing an overshoot and potentially giving a firing solution. It's possible to dismember superior aircraft simply because of the roll rate and firepower this plane possesses. If skilled enough to press for a gun solution when scissoring an enemy, it could be greatly rewarded.

In summary, climb to the side, BnZ steadily, never get in a sustained turn fight, and use the roll rate to outgame the enemy when cornered.

Manual Engine Control

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

Modules

Tier	Flight performance		Survivability	Weaponry
I	Fuselage repair	Radiator		Offensive 13 mm
II		Compressor	Airframe	New 13 mm MGs
III	Wings repair	Engine		Offensive 20 mm	R6 modification
IV		Engine injection	Cover	New 20 mm cannons

Note: The aircraft comes with all modules fitted already.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Great roll rate at all speeds.
• Good energy retention (though somewhat poor compared to Spitfire LF Mk IX in the BnZ role).
• Excellent high speed control.
• Heavy armament, with plenty of ammunition.
• Well armoured from the front, especially cockpit.
• Small and rugged air-frame.
• Has interceptor airspawn.

Cons:

• Poor acceleration at all altitudes.
• Poor turn time and energy retention in turns.
• Poor control at low speed.
• Rate of climb is mediocre.
• Bad at altitude performance.
• Very bricky to fly in general.

History

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Media

• Camouflages for the NC.900 on War Thunder Live

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  "Non-standard bicolor camouflage pattern", given to owners when 350,000 lights were on the tree during the event.
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  Close-up on unique tail marking.

See also

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