D.510C

This page is about the fighter D.510C. For other versions, see D.500 (Family).

D.510C

D.510C

Description

The D.510C is a rank Chinese fighter with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 5,000 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	352	346		13.7	14.3	10.5	10.5	150
Upgraded	375	363		12.4	13.0	14.7	12.5

Details

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

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
		N/A	N/A	N/A	~13	~8

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 320	< 330	< 360	> 280

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
3,800 m	690 hp	N/A

Survivability and armour

• 3 mm Steel plate behind engine
• 3 mm Steel plate on pilot's seat
• Open cockpit
• Fuel tanks are not self-sealing (1 beneath pilot's feet, in each wing)

Armaments

Offensive armament

The D.510C is armed with:

• 1 x 20 mm Hispano 404 cannon, nose-mounted (60 rpg)
• 2 x 7.5 mm MAC 1934 machine guns, wing-mounted (300 rpg = 600 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	Not controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Combined	Not controllable 1 gear	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Strong firepower of the 20 mm cannon is quite devastating for fragile airframes at low BR
• Nose-centered guns are easy to aim in simulator
• Agile and effective when turning and looping especially when utilizing the rudder
• Great over-the-nose visibility allowing easy aiming in a simulator dogfight
• Easy to control at low speeds meaning forgiving landing characteristics for realistic / simulator
• Open cockpit allows player to hear outside sounds easily, which is beneficial in noticing nearby enemies
• Extremely simple to land (fixed landing gear, and no flaps)
• The 20 mm cannons pierce the roof of low-tier tanks

Cons:

• Open cockpit (vulnerable to pilot sniping); no rear protection at all for the pilot
• Low ammo count of only 60 rounds is very unfriendly to beginners / bad aimers
• Critical components clustered towards front of aircraft (pilot, controls, and fuel)
• Fixed landing gear creates more drag
• No flaps, limiting its turning potential

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the D.510C from live.warthunder.com.

See also

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