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- Memory: 4 GB
- Video Card: NVIDIA 660 with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months) / similar AMD with latest proprietary drivers (not older than 6 months; the minimum supported resolution for the game is 720p) with Vulkan support.
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- Hard Drive: 17 GB
- OS: Ubuntu 20.04 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The “Artigliere” version is a prototype conversion of the P.108 bomber developed in 1943 with the purpose of allowing the aircraft to fulfill anti-ship duties. Although testing showed favourable performance, further development and serial production was halted due to the Italian surrender later that year.
In February 1943, work was completed on an experimental version of the P.108 bomber intended to carry out anti-ship duties. The new design was designated P.108A (Artigliere - Gunner) and was fitted with a 102 mm cannon.
The 102 mm L40 cannon was derived from a commonly used 90 mm cannon, employed by both the Italian army and navy alike, which had its calibre increased for better effectiveness against ships. The cannon could achieve a practical rate of fire of 20 rounds per minute and it’s ammunition complement of 12 rounds was fed via a drum magazine. The aircraft was able to carry up to 53 rounds for the main cannon, thus making in-flight reloads possible. However, the additional weight and required space for the cannon made it impossible to carry additional bombs in the internal bomb bay, in turn severely limiting ground support capabilities.
Although the aircraft showed favourable results in numerous tests throughout 1943, and whilst initially being in high demand, the changing tide of the war, and consequent shifts in development priorities, lead to a steady decrease of interest in the project. In the end, out of the first batch of planned aircraft, only the first prototype based on a P.108B airframe, was built.
This prototype was taken over by German forces prior to Italy’s surrender in late 1943 and was shipped to Germany in 1944 where it was subsequently destroyed in an allied bombing.
In War Thunder, the P.108A will complement the intermediate ranks of the Italian aviation tech tree. Despite being a large, four-engined aircraft, the P.108A still remains very sturdy due to the rugged design and all-metal construction. Thanks to that, pilots of this unique machine can comfortably perform aggressive attack runs knowing that the structural integrity allows for absorption of serious damage, allowing for a safe voyage back to base.
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It should go without saying that the 102 mm cannon will present a serious threat to both tankers and future captains, as it is often that a single, well placed hit is usually enough to seriously cripple or knock out even the most well-protected targets all together.
Something that should constantly be in the minds of this aircraft’s future pilots is the limited ammunition capacity for the main cannon. In order to achieve maximum efficiency, players should maintain a good trigger discipline and take shots only if they are sure that they will reach their target. However, when the cannon inevitably runs out of ammo, the P.108A is still able to engage enemy ships, thanks to 3 torpedo mounts underneath the fuselage. Stay vigilant captains, this one is not giving up easily!
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The P.108A will make its debut in War Thunder with the upcoming update 1.69 “Regia Aeronautica”, as a rank 3 heavy attacker of the Italian research tree. The high command advises captains of naval vessels to begin with routine anti-air exercises as soon as favorable weather conditions permit!
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Comments (101)
Verry Bad. :( No bomb, There is no attacking weapon (no machine gun, no cannon )attacking weapon 102 mm cannon one!!!! heavy bomber converted attacker ? Bad ,very bad idea.
I have High Hopes for this one, really looking forward to it.
It should go without saying that the 102 mm cannon will present a serious threat to both tankers and future captains---Tankers ???? italian tanks when ?
It means Tankers of any nation. How can you already be demanding Italian tanks when they haven even released the planes.
Are there any plans to give the italians the Baltimore A.30? Also would be nice to see italian floats in the future, aswell as naval fighters, but i think that most of them where shot from catapults. Could this be a mechanic that we will se in future updates? Thank you sooo much for this gaijin, i love this game so much. cheers from italy.
And here I was thinking that 'a sailor's worse nightmare' was waking up after a heavy night out only only to find that the person sharing their bed is actually.... actually never mind.
Seeing you hate me and I can't take part in the CBT, how long after the update will the OBT start?
''It should go without saying that the 102 mm cannon will present a serious threat to both tankers and future captains, as it is often that a single, well placed hit is usually enough to seriously cripple or knock out even the most well-protected targets all together.'' Does that confirm italian tanks and ships?
Oh dear lord, I didn't expect it could take 3 torpedoes as well! I hope this thing can take out destroyers, because currently no cannon in any in-game aircraft can, even if those aircraft were also used for anti-ship purposes IRL. I'm definitely buying the premium aircraft for the marvelous Italian tree you guys have built
"Limited ammunition" 50 102mm shells ok sure
In game the P.108A will have 12 rounds ,but It has several ammo drums to make in air reloading possible.
When will the update drop? Also I cant wait to get the P.108A
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