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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The Tu-14T (T for “torpedonosyets”, EN: torpedo carrier) is a Soviet jet-powered torpedo bomber. The story of this vehicle’s creation is complex. It was a direct competitor to the famous IL-28 and will also be the first jet-powered torpedo bomber in our game. It will soon join the ranks of War Thunder’s naval aircraft.
The story of the aircraft’s creation is rather long, and it’s all because its competitors, the Tu-14 and the IL-28 became the first series-produced Soviet jet-powered bombers practically at the same time. Work on project 73 (later known as the Tu-14) at OKB Tupolev began in 1947. For its powerplant, the aircraft used three British turbojet Rolls-Royce engines, as using only two turbojet engines wouldn’t have provided the necessary flight characteristics desired. A little later, OKB Klimov developed the more powerful BK-1 engines on the basis of the British Rolls-Royce Nene and the Tu-14 no longer needed its third engine. The extra free space in the aircraft’s tail was taken up by a defensive turret. In 1951, the jet powered Tu-14 bomber with its new BK-1 engines successfully passed state tests and was accepted into service.
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Nonetheless, the army preferred the Ilyushin IL-28 and accepted into service at roughly the same time. This meant that the administration of ground troops at the time, gave it preference over the Tupolev vehicle. Subsequent to this, in 1952 all Tu-14s, including those already produced, received the index T (“torpedonosyets”, EN: torpedo carrier) and continued their service, but this time exclusively as naval aircraft. Series production of the Tu-14T continued until February 1953. In total, around 147 vehicles were built.
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In our game, the Tu-14T is sure to be an in-demand vehicle. After all, it will be the first jet-powered torpedo carrier in War Thunder! Many players are already famillar with the excellent IL-28 Soviet jet-powered bomber, but now it has a worthy competitor as the Tu-14T is similar to it in many respects. It has the same 23mm frontal cannons, the same tail turret and even the same jet-powerplants in the form of the BK-1. However, the Tu-14T has one thing that makes it stand out indefinitely from its counterpart. Instead of ordinary high-explosive aircraft bombs, it can carry one 950 kg torpedo in its bomb compartment, which is sure to delight all fans of naval aircraft. Naturally, successfully launching a low-altitude gas-vapour torpedo from a fast jet-powered aircraft requires a certain amount of effort, but the end result in the form of a ship quickly sinking to the bottom more than makes up for the trouble. Those looking for easy prey will quickly be frightened off by the twin 23mm cannon in the tail and the Tu-14T is equipped with two frontal NR-23 cannons to suppress anti-air fire from the ground or sea. Initially, the Tu-14T was designed as a jet-powered bomber and that means that if there are no targets for torpedoes in the battle, the bomb compartment can be filled with 3,000 kg of standard high-explosive bombs instead. The Tu-14T’s respectable speed allows it to make lightning-fast torpedo attacks on groups of enemy naval vessels and also escape attacks from any fighters that brave the rear twinned turret.
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The Tu-14T will take its place at rank 5 among the other jet-powered aircraft in the Soviet aircraft tech tree. Hurry to adjust your torpedo sights and strap in, the first jet-powered torpedo bomber will be a great gift for anyone preparing for the naval release in our game.
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Comments (161)
Nice jet, even though it resembles the IL-28. The best part is that its a torpedo bomber, which is uncommon at tier 5. I look forward to seeing more unique vehicles like this in other nations, good work guys!
Taiidan_Triikor, the Tu-14 has other options besides the Torpedo and has the same frontal and rear armament as the IL-28, so I dont think it will be ignored at all :)
the sad part is no one will use the torpedoes , and it will either be ignored in favor to the the il28 or replace the il28 , depending on its flight characteristic.
All answers (3)Taiidan_Triikor, "the Tu-14T was designed as a jet-powered bomber and that means that if there are no targets for torpedoes in the battle, the bomb compartment can be filled with 3,000 kg of standard high-explosive bombs instead." read comrade.. will make u good and strong as comrade stalin
Yey more jets for Russia (who doesn't need more), but none for Japan. P-2J / F-86F-40 (JASDF) / Ki-200 (in game we have J8M1) / Ki-201
The Ki-200 and J8M1 are identical, with the exception being only their Naval / Army designation. The F-86F-40 is superior to its American counterparts, so for the moment, its not a great addition. This is the first Naval Jet bomber we have as all other nations barely, if at all used them. Because it happens to be Russian is irrelevant. Last update the Americans received the naval F9F-8. Japan also has 3 Jet Attack/Bombers to Russia's 1 and those 3 are also very effective when used as fighters too.
All answers (2)Smin1080p, The CL-13 is superior to its US counterparts, well meant to be. And anyway Japan fights along side the US in top tier jet battles so it doesn't matter if its better than the US sabres
You realise the J8M1 and the Ki-200 are identical? They're the same plane, redesignated. The plane was going to be designated J8M1 for the Navy, and Ki-200 for the Army. Adding the other version would bring nothing new to the table.
All answers (1)Duck_McDuckinson, Different guns with different velocity
I'm excited for this. I've been low-key wanting this thing for a few months now. It always looked a lot nicer than it's Ilyushin counterpart to me, and who doesn't want to carry a big old torpedo to devastate those pesky capitalist patrol boats? ))) Great work guys! Look forward to seeing this in game.
The Tu-14 will cap off the Russian bomber line and be a nice alternative to the IL-28 from the attacker line. Preference may vary on the two :)
this looks fun! variety is the spice of life stop complaining! interesting to know what the drop speed of the torpedo's are
Douglas A-3D-2 Skywarrior (for USA) would be a good addition to the game I could fill a missing jet bomber role that the B-57s cant compete with having a tail gunner, It will have a large bomb load and will have 2x 20mm AN/M3 Hispano cannons in the tail... America needs a "competitive" jet bomber add the A-3D-2 skywarrior.. Man I'm dreaming I just wanna say American bias!
oh yeah, that would be awesome.... so would B-47E...
All answers (1)SgtSully, true
The Tu-14 is no more or less competitive than the IL-28. Its simply an alternative with a drive towards naval combat. The B-57B is a very capable aircraft.
Smin1080p, To be more capable it'd be nice to get that rotating bomb bay fixed