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Calwood: /* Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes */

2025-12-25T07:42:21Z

Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes

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	==Common factors==		==Common factors==
	===Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes===		===Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes===
	The ingame bombsight has a lowest and a highest altitude setting: 3000 ft (900 m) and 18000 ft (6000 m). To avoid the AAA AI achieve an Altitude of ~~4000m~~/12,~~000ft~~. Accurate bombing below the lowest setting is possible, though it requires a separate calculation, using the formula below:		The ingame bombsight has a lowest and a highest altitude setting: 3000 ft (900 m) and 18000 ft (6000 m). To avoid the AAA AI achieve an Altitude of 4724m/15,500ft. Accurate bombing below the lowest setting is possible, though it requires a separate calculation, using the formula below:

	* For every '''250 feet''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 10 mph'''.		* For every '''250 feet''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 10 mph'''.

Eddie05 at 13:13, 24 August 2023

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	With this aircraft you have a bomb bay door you must open or your bombs will not drop. The default keep for the doors is "B", and there is 2 visual indicators of open/close. You will see a red light to the left, on when red, and a lever to the lower right, down when open, up when closed. In the DB-7, make sure the sight is centered before drop, just like with He-111.		With this aircraft you have a bomb bay door you must open or your bombs will not drop. The default keep for the doors is "B", and there is 2 visual indicators of open/close. You will see a red light to the left, on when red, and a lever to the lower right, down when open, up when closed. In the DB-7, make sure the sight is centered before drop, just like with He-111.

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Eddie05: /* Common factors */

2023-07-31T14:23:48Z

Common factors

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	==Common factors==		==Common factors==
	===Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes===		===Minimum and Maximum Bombing Altitudes===
	The ingame bombsight has a lowest and a highest altitude setting: 3000 ft (900 m) and 18000 ft (6000 m). Accurate bombing below the lowest setting is possible, though it requires a separate calculation, using the formula below:		The ingame bombsight has a lowest and a highest altitude setting: 3000 ft (900 m) and 18000 ft (6000 m). To avoid the AAA AI achieve an Altitude of 4000m/12,000ft. Accurate bombing below the lowest setting is possible, though it requires a separate calculation, using the formula below:

	* For every '''250 feet''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 10 mph'''.		* For every '''250 feet''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 10 mph'''.

	* For every '''100 meters''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 21 km/h'''.		* For every '''100 meters''' you drop below minimum bomb sight settings set the '''IAS value''' in the top left corner of the screen to the value shown on your planes gauges '''+ 21 km/h'''.

			Allied Planes it is best to trim your elevators to 1-2Ft/min climb as indicated on the instrument, Axis Planes set to 500m/s indicated the 5 on the instrument.

	Example: Assuming that you are flying a Havoc, that the altitude of your target is 500 feet above sea level and that you will bomb from an altitude of 3000 feet indicated (ASL). Thus your real altitude over the target is 2500 feet (AGL) – but the minimum altitude settings for the Havoc's bomb sight is 3000 feet! Compensate for the 500 feet altitude difference by manipulating your IAS setting: your airspeed indicator reads 220 mph, therefore you set the IAS value to 240 mph (i.e. 220 + 20) using the "Home" and "End" keys. Your sights now show where your bombs will land.		Example: Assuming that you are flying a Havoc, that the altitude of your target is 500 feet above sea level and that you will bomb from an altitude of 3000 feet indicated (ASL). Thus your real altitude over the target is 2500 feet (AGL) – but the minimum altitude settings for the Havoc's bomb sight is 3000 feet! Compensate for the 500 feet altitude difference by manipulating your IAS setting: your airspeed indicator reads 220 mph, therefore you set the IAS value to 240 mph (i.e. 220 + 20) using the "Home" and "End" keys. Your sights now show where your bombs will land.

Eddie05 at 14:49, 26 July 2023

2023-07-26T14:49:06Z

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	==Altitude Setting: ASL to AGL conversion==		==Altitude Setting: ASL to AGL conversion==
	~~\|frame\|~~You are above the sea, and so is the target. Do the math.]]		You are above the sea, and so is the target. Do the math.]]
	Your altimeter indicates your altitude Above Sea Level (ASL) - however, the bombsight calculates an impact point based on your altitude Above Ground Level (AGL). Because targets are usually situated some distance above sea level you must therefore make allowance for the difference between ASL and AGL by a quick calculation, or your bombs will fall short of the target as the ground intervenes before the bombs can reach the (hypothetical) sea level. To arrive at the correct bombsight altitude setting you must know the target altitude, from experience or [[Town_Altitudes\|from an altitude index such as this one.]]		Your altimeter indicates your altitude Above Sea Level (ASL) - however, the bombsight calculates an impact point based on your altitude Above Ground Level (AGL). Because targets are usually situated some distance above sea level you must therefore make allowance for the difference between ASL and AGL by a quick calculation, or your bombs will fall short of the target as the ground intervenes before the bombs can reach the (hypothetical) sea level. To arrive at the correct bombsight altitude setting you must know the target altitude, from experience or [[Town_Altitudes\|from an altitude index such as this one.]]

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	==Aligning the Bombsight==		==Aligning the Bombsight==
	~~\|frame\|~~Watch how the dials move off center as the joystick moves. The bombsight must be neutralized at the time of delivery or the bombs will miss completely.]]		Watch how the dials move off center as the joystick moves. The bombsight must be neutralized at the time of delivery or the bombs will miss completely.]]
	The Heinkel 111 and the DB-7 bombsights can be slewed fore and aft and to left and right by moving the joystick in the bombardier position. This is of great utility for multicrewed bombers though it is also a drawback if the feature is not used correctly or the bombsight misaligned by mistake.		The Heinkel 111 and the DB-7 bombsights can be slewed fore and aft and to left and right by moving the joystick in the bombardier position. This is of great utility for multicrewed bombers though it is also a drawback if the feature is not used correctly or the bombsight misaligned by mistake.

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	==The Bomb Run==		==The Bomb Run==
	~~\|frame\|~~DB-7 bombardier view. Watch the dials for any misalignment in position 2 looking down (default: numpad 2) and neutralize the bombsight using your joystick, quick as you can.]]		DB-7 bombardier view. Watch the dials for any misalignment in position 2 looking down (default: numpad 2) and neutralize the bombsight using your joystick, quick as you can.]]
	Approaching the target on your bomb run, you will need to be flying level on auto pilot and at a fixed throttle setting for at least 3-5 minutes, or about the width of two AWS grids, in order to make sure that your bombsight settings are accurate and that your flight path is correctly lined up with the target. The target will not appear in your bombardier's view until very late, when but seconds remain before bombs away, so flying a correct course is imperative. Use the overhead map and its zoom and scroll functions to determine your approach.		Approaching the target on your bomb run, you will need to be flying level on auto pilot and at a fixed throttle setting for at least 3-5 minutes, or about the width of two AWS grids, in order to make sure that your bombsight settings are accurate and that your flight path is correctly lined up with the target. The target will not appear in your bombardier's view until very late, when but seconds remain before bombs away, so flying a correct course is imperative. Use the overhead map and its zoom and scroll functions to determine your approach.

Eddie05 at 09:35, 13 July 2023

2023-07-13T09:35:46Z

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	With this aircraft you have a bomb bay door you must open or your bombs will not drop. The default keep for the doors is "B", and there is 2 visual indicators of open/close. You will see a red light to the left, on when red, and a lever to the lower right, down when open, up when closed. In the DB-7, make sure the sight is centered before drop, just like with He-111.		With this aircraft you have a bomb bay door you must open or your bombs will not drop. The default keep for the doors is "B", and there is 2 visual indicators of open/close. You will see a red light to the left, on when red, and a lever to the lower right, down when open, up when closed. In the DB-7, make sure the sight is centered before drop, just like with He-111.

	[[Category:Advanced Guides]]		[[Category:Air]] [[Category:Advanced Guides]] [[Category:NeedsWork]]
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Calwood: /* Bomb Sights */

2023-07-04T16:17:31Z

Bomb Sights

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	The bomb sight so mentioned above comes in 2 versions, a wire sights, and a periscope sight.<br>		The bomb sight so mentioned above comes in 2 versions, a wire sights, and a periscope sight.<br>
	The Blen and Havoc sights are a simple cross hair the bombardier looks down, but because of the limits of the eyeball among other factors, are limited to intermediate altitudes.<br>		The Blen and Havoc sights are a simple cross hair the bombardier looks down, but because of the limits of the eyeball among other factors, are limited to intermediate altitudes.<br>
	He-111 and DB-7 sights are periscopes, similar to what you will see on a submarine, and allow for very long visual range, high degree of accuracy, and easier approaches to target.		He-111, Wellington Mk III and DB-7 sights are periscopes, similar to what you will see on a submarine, and allow for very long visual range, high degree of accuracy, and easier approaches to target.

	==Common Practice==		==Common Practice==

Eddie05: /* Level Bombers */

2023-04-15T15:22:09Z

Level Bombers

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	==Level Bombers==		==Level Bombers==
	A "Level bomber" is simply a bomber with a "bomb sight", and currently this game has 4 of them.		A "Level bomber" is simply a bomber with a "bomb sight", and currently this game has 5 of them.
	*[[He111\|He-111]]		*[[He111\|He-111]]
	*[[Blenheim\|Blenheim IV]]		*[[Blenheim\|Blenheim IV]]
	*[[DB7\|DB-7]] and [[Havoc \| Boston I]] (truly an "Intruder" or "Attack" bomber, but has a bomb sight)		*[[DB7\|DB-7]] and [[Havoc \| Boston I]] (truly an "Intruder" or "Attack" bomber, but has a bomb sight)
			*[[Havoc \| Douglas A20C Havoc]]
			*[[Vickers Wellington Mk III]]

	==Bomb Sights==		==Bomb Sights==

Eddie05: /* Level Bombers */

2023-04-15T15:19:16Z

Level Bombers

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	*[[He111\|He-111]]		*[[He111\|He-111]]
	*[[Blenheim\|Blenheim IV]]		*[[Blenheim\|Blenheim IV]]
	*[[DB7\|DB-7]] and [[Havoc]] (truly an "Intruder" or "Attack" bomber, but has a bomb sight)		*[[DB7\|DB-7]] and [[Havoc \| Boston I]] (truly an "Intruder" or "Attack" bomber, but has a bomb sight)

	==Bomb Sights==		==Bomb Sights==

Eddie05: /* Introduction */

2023-04-15T14:30:25Z

Introduction

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	Bombers have one goal: to grind the enemy into dust and impress him with the futility of continued resistance. To this end, bombers of all sizes and denominations bring forth high explosive bombs to render the enemy [[Factories \| production facilities]] inoperable and his frontline units paralyzed for want of fuel and supplies. Bombers can also be leveraged against tactical targets such as cities, armybases and bridges, in low level attack runs, or high level bombing.		Bombers have one goal: to grind the enemy into dust and impress him with the futility of continued resistance. To this end, bombers of all sizes and denominations bring forth high explosive bombs to render the enemy [[Factories \| production facilities]] inoperable and his frontline units paralyzed for want of fuel and supplies. Bombers can also be leveraged against tactical targets such as cities, armybases and bridges, in low level attack runs, or high level bombing.

	Level bombing at altitude is the safest and typically most accurate mission profile, as it well above AA guns and often above enemy fighters engaged at lower altitude, but the trade off is the more demanding flight from a technical and managerial point of view. Still, it ranks as one of the most fulfilling and exciting missions you can perform in ~~WWIIOL:BE~~. Here we show you how it is done.		Level bombing at altitude is the safest and typically most accurate mission profile, as it well above AA guns and often above enemy fighters engaged at lower altitude, but the trade off is the more demanding flight from a technical and managerial point of view. Still, it ranks as one of the most fulfilling and exciting missions you can perform in WWII Online. Here we show you how it's done.

	'''Easy or hard? You choose!'''		'''Easy or hard? You choose!'''

Eddie05: /* Introduction */

2023-04-15T14:29:23Z

Introduction

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	[[File:Axisairstrike1.jpg\|frame\|A group of Heinkel 111 bombers en-route]]		[[File:Axisairstrike1.jpg\|frame\|A group of Heinkel 111 bombers en-route]]
	=Introduction=		=Introduction=
	Bombers have one goal: to grind the enemy into dust and impress him with the futility of continued resistance. To this end, bombers of all sizes and denominations bring forth high explosive bombs to render the enemy production facilities inoperable and his frontline units paralyzed for want of fuel and supplies. Bombers can also be leveraged against tactical targets such as cities, armybases and bridges, in low level attack runs, or high level bombing.		Bombers have one goal: to grind the enemy into dust and impress him with the futility of continued resistance. To this end, bombers of all sizes and denominations bring forth high explosive bombs to render the enemy [[Factories \| production facilities]] inoperable and his frontline units paralyzed for want of fuel and supplies. Bombers can also be leveraged against tactical targets such as cities, armybases and bridges, in low level attack runs, or high level bombing.

	Level bombing at altitude is the safest and typically most accurate mission profile, as it well above AA guns and often above enemy fighters engaged at lower altitude, but the trade off is the more demanding flight from a technical and managerial point of view. Still, it ranks as one of the most fulfilling and exciting missions you can perform in WWIIOL:BE. Here we show you how it is done.		Level bombing at altitude is the safest and typically most accurate mission profile, as it well above AA guns and often above enemy fighters engaged at lower altitude, but the trade off is the more demanding flight from a technical and managerial point of view. Still, it ranks as one of the most fulfilling and exciting missions you can perform in WWIIOL:BE. Here we show you how it is done.