![]() These give this version of the Spitfire a distinct advantage in roll rate, dive performance, and level top speed. The Spitfire F Mk XVI is quite unique with its clipped wings. Boom and Run is by far the best-recommended tactic.Ī concerned Fw 190 pilot watching the Spitfire F Mk XVI tailing him. Thus, the Spitfire F Mk XVI is not a suitable Boom & Zoom nor high-altitude fighter it works best as a low-altitude fighter-bomber that can effectively take out ground targets while providing good fighter cover. As with most of the Spitfire line, the Mk XVI possesses 2 x Hispano-Suiza Mk.II 20 mm cannons which are highly effective against most fighters, especially when utilising the "Air Targets" or "Stealth" belts. ![]() When equipped with Universal or Stealth belts they provide excellent "soft" ground target dispatching performance while proving effective at setting fires due to their high incendiary content. As a matter of fact, the two M2s provide a significant increase in firepower. Weaponry is standard, except for the 2 x Browning M2 12.7 mm HMGs that replace the standard 4 x Browning. Compared to similar Merlin Spitfires the turn rate is far worse, higher-altitude performance is abysmal, and climb performance is worse, though marginally. However, the clipped wings can provide some significant disadvantages to flying, as well. Even more, the clipped wings of the XVI provide for very good low-altitude speed and acceleration performance- this fighter climbs like a rocket and dives like a hornet below 1,500 m. The roll rate makes evasion a very easy task- rolling manoeuvres can easily evade most tail-end attacks by any fighter in its BR range. These wings give the Mk XVI some distinct advantages- a great roll rate and amazing dive and level speed and acceleration. The main distinguishing feature of the Mk XVI is its clipped wings. Low-altitude climb acceleration is fantastic, the climb rate is very good, and armament is extremely effective. The Mk XVI possesses all the characteristics of the LF Mk IX regarding armament and performance at low-altitude. Virtually identical to the Spitfire LF Mk IX, aside from the clipped wings and bubble cockpit, the Mk XVI combines the low-altitude capabilities of the aforementioned fighter with the fantastic roll, dive, and speed capabilities of the German Focke-Wulfe 190 series. The Spitfire F Mk XVI is a very unique plane with an awkwardly unique role and design. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. With a battle rating of 4.7 (AB) and 5.0 (RB/SB). The only con side of the Swedish Mustang might be its mediocre forward armament.įour wing-mount M2 machine guns, designated according to the Swedish classification as Akan m/45, are not bad, but surely not as good as cannons.īut for mixed battles, the J26 (B-7) can be equipped with bombs - a pair of 100, 250 or 500-pounders.The Spitfire F Mk XVI is a rank IV British fighter There are few aircraft on its rank which performs better in vertical or horizontal maneuvers, but still the P-51 is slightly inferior to them, while maintaining a stable high max speed at altitude and good rate of climb. The aircraft retains energy well in level flight, and thanks to its strong fuselage, it can survive over 800 km/h in the dive. Thanks to the new engine, the Mustang performs great at low and medium altitudes, where it can slowly speed up to about 700 km/h. The P-51B-7 modification was one of the first to receive British Merlin engines, licensed as Packard V-1650. Premium.įeatures: Good performance at low and mid altitudes High G-tolerance Mediocre forward weaponsīombsThe Swedish Premium Mustang J26 with own name “David” will be the main aviation prize of the new season of the War Thunder Battle Pass “Her Majesty's Hussar”, and all players who complete the required number of stages and progress points will be able to receive the fighter for free. Meet the main aviation prize available for every War Thunder player! J26 David is an interned and purchased American P-51B-7 Mustang fighter aircraft in service with the Swedish air forces. ![]()
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