Is the B 17 good in war thunder?
Description. The B-17E Flying Fortress is a rank III American bomber with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB) and 5.7 (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
What was the range of a b25 bomber?
1,350 miNorth American B-25 Mitchell / Range
The B-25 had a range of 1,350 miles (2,175 km), a maximum speed of about 300 miles (480 km) per hour, and a ceiling of 24,000 feet (7,300 metres). It could carry 3,000 pounds (1,360 kg) of bombs internally in the bomb bay and more externally on underwing racks.
How do you get B 29 in War Thunder?
* Note: A nuclear payload becomes available for the B-29 in Ground Arcade battles of BR 6.0 and higher. It consists of 1 nuclear bomb and is attainable after reaching 15 kills in the match.
What is the biggest bomb in war thunder?
The Pe-8 can carry the FAB-5000 bomb, the largest bomb in-game, with over 5 tons of TNT equivalent, which proves extremely deadly in ground RB and naval battles.
What is the toughest plane in war thunder?
B-29A-BN. The B-29 is called the Superfortress for a reason. The propeller-powered big brother to the infamous B-17 Flying Fortress, this American bomber is among the most powerful in all of War Thunder, and designed with one sole function in mind – to drop huge payloads quickly from a great height.
How high can a b17 fly?
35,600 feet
Technical Specifications
| First flight | July 28, 1935 (prototype) |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 287 mph |
| Cruising speed | 150 mph |
| Range (max.) | 3,750 miles |
| Ceiling | 35,600 feet |
How big is a fab 5000?
FAB-5000
| FAB-5000NG | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 5,000 kg (11,000 lb) |
| Length | 3107 mm |
| Diameter | 642 mm (25.3 in) |
| Warhead | TNT, RDX and aluminium powder |
How many of the Doolittle Raid survived?
three men
Sixteen planes and 80 airmen executed the Doolittle Raid, 18 April 1942. With one exception – the plane piloted by CAPT Edward J. York – none of the planes made a proper landing: all either were ditched, or crashed after their crews bailed out. Nonetheless, all but three men survived the flight.
How many men survived the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo?