A-35B (France)
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Description
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The A-35B is a Rank II French dive bomber with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/SB) and 3.0 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".
General info
Flight Performance
| Characteristics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 3,650 m) |
Max altitude (meters) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 7,100 | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | ??.? | 307 |
| Upgraded | |||||||
| Max Speed (km/h at 3,650 m) |
Max altitude (meters) | Turn time (seconds) | Rate of climb (meters/second) |
Take-off run (meters) | |||
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | ||
| ? | ? | 7,100 | ??.? | ??.? | ?.? | ?.? | 307 |
Details
| Features | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combat flap | Take-off flap | Landing flap | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
| Limits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wing-break speed (km/h) |
Gear limit (km/h) |
Combat flap (km/h) |
Max Static G | |
| + | - | |||
| 702 | 278 | 230 | ~12 | ~8 |
| Optimal velocities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons (km/h) |
Rudder (km/h) |
Elevators (km/h) |
Radiator (km/h) |
| < 257 | < 350 | < 380 | > 320 |
| Compressor (RB/SB) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Setting 1 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 1,767 m | 1,500 hp | 1,582 hp |
| Setting 2 | ||
| Optimal altitude | 100% Engine power | WEP Engine power |
| 3,962 m | 1,350 hp | 1,453 hp |
Survivability and armour
- 38 mm Bulletproof glass in front of pilot.
- 12.7 mm Steel plate behind the pilot.
- 6.35 mm Steel plate behind oil cooling system.
- 12.7 mm Steel plate in front of dorsal gunner.
Armaments
Offensive armament
The A-35B is armed with:
- 6 x 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine guns (375 rpg = 2,250 total)
The six machine guns are arranged in bundles of two mounted in each wing. Each are armed with the same amount of ammunition, which means that all guns will fire with each other until empty.
Suspended armament
- 2 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs + 2 x 250 lb AN-M57 bombs (total = 1,500 lb)
- 4 x 500 lb AN-M64A1 bombs (total = 2,000 lb)
- 1 x 1,000 lb AN-M65A1 bomb (total = 2,000 lb)
Defensive armament
The A-35B is armed with:
- 1 x 12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun, dorsal turret (400 rpg = 400 total)
Usage in the battles
The A-35B is best used as a "swing fighter", switching between ground targets and slow, lumbering air targets as your bombs get used up. The typical American 6 x 12.7 mm MG armament allows this aircraft to hit hard at targets that sit still long enough for you to get a bead on them.
Manual Engine Control
| MEC elements | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
| Oil | Water | Type | ||||
| Not controllable | Controllable Automatic pitch |
Controllable | Not controllable | Combined | Controllable | Not controllable |
Modules
| Tier | Flight performance | Survivability | Weaponry |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Fuselage Repair, Radiator | Offensive 12 mm, SBC-17 | |
| II | Compressor | Airframe | New 12 mm MGs |
| III | Wing Repair, Engine | Turret 12 mm, LBC-25 | |
| IV | Engine Injector | Cover | New 12 mm MGs (turret) |
Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Maneouverable at low speeds
- Has dive brakes
Cons:
- Large and slow
- Small payload
History
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