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Mosquito

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Totals
952000 Price
380 Survivability
7958 kgWeight
469.6 Damage
Speed
1549 Airspeed
610 km/hTop Speed at Sea Level
610 km/hTop Speed at Best Altitude
1600 mOptimum Altitude
720 km/hMaximum Dive Speed
79.1 m/sRate of Climb
160 km/hStall Speed
441 km/hOptimum Airspeed
Mobility
73.6 Controllability
14.9 sAverage Time to Turn 360 deg
65 °/sRate of Roll
882.8 Maneuverability
VI
De Havilland 98 Mosquito
952000
Widely used in various roles, including as a long-range fighter, night fighter, and fighter-bomber. A total of 7,781 aircraft of various modifications were built.

Tech Tree

Engine
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0
EngineMerlin 21
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1460
Typewater-cooled
Weight, kg1488
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2xMerlin 21
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11500
EngineMerlin 61
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1565
Typewater-cooled
Weight, kg750
Price:
Research cost11500
Purchase price75000
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11500
2xMerlin 61
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0
Engine
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1710
Typewater-cooled
Weight, kg1500
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2x
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13200
EngineMerlin 77
Specifications:
Engine Power, hp1710
Typewater-cooled
Weight, kg1500
Price:
Research cost13200
Purchase price99000
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13200
2xMerlin 77
Airframe
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AirframeMosquito F Mk.II
Specifications:
Survivability380
Weight, kg5990
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Mosquito F Mk.II
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0
Airframe
Specifications:
Survivability400
Weight, kg6400
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16500
AirframeMosquito FB Mk.VI
Specifications:
Survivability400
Weight, kg6400
Price:
Research cost16500
Purchase price88000
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16500
Mosquito FB Mk.VI
Cowling-mounted weapon
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0
Machine gun20 mm Hispano Mk.I (C)
Specifications:
Caliber20
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1360
Damage80
Rate of Fire, rounds/min400
Weight, kg90
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4x20 mm Hispano Mk.I (C)
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6200
Machine gun20 mm Hispano Mk.II (C)
Specifications:
Caliber20
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1360
Damage90
Rate of Fire, rounds/min400
Weight, kg90
Price:
Research cost6200
Purchase price37300
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6200
4x20 mm Hispano Mk.II (C)
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0
Machine gun
Specifications:
Caliber20
Muzzle Velocity, m/s1360
Damage90
Rate of Fire, rounds/min400
Weight, kg90
Price:
Purchase price37300
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4x
Cowling-mounted weapon
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0
Machine gun.303 Browning Mk.II (C)
Specifications:
Caliber7.7
Muzzle Velocity, m/s960
Damage25
Rate of Fire, rounds/min600
Weight, kg30
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4x.303 Browning Mk.II (C)
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0
Machine gun
Specifications:
Caliber7.7
Muzzle Velocity, m/s960
Damage25
Rate of Fire, rounds/min600
Weight, kg30
Price:
Purchase price5200
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4x
Outboard weapon
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No weapons
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0
Bombs250 lb
Specifications:
Damage Radius, m60
Damage2200
Weight, kg113
Price:
Purchase price750
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2x250 lb
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3000
Bombs500 lb
Specifications:
Damage Radius, m75
Damage4300
Weight, kg227
Price:
Research cost3000
Purchase price1150
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3000
2x500 lb
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0
Bombs
Specifications:
Damage Radius, m75
Damage4300
Weight, kg227
Price:
Purchase price1150
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2x
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No weapons
Outboard weapon
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No weapons
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3200
RocketsRP-3 SAP
Specifications:
Damage Radius, m35
Damage1000
Weight, kg37
Price:
Research cost3200
Purchase price500
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3200
8xRP-3 SAP
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0
Rockets
Specifications:
Damage Radius, m35
Damage1000
Weight, kg37
Price:
Purchase price500
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8x
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No weapons
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No weapons


Modules

Engine

Engine

Tier Engine Engine Power, hp / Thrust Type Weight, kg Price,
VII Merlin 61 1565 water-cooled 750 75000
VIII 1710 water-cooled 1500 99000
VIII Merlin 77 1710 water-cooled 1500 99000
Airframe

Airframe

Tier Airframe Survivability Weight, kg Price,
VI Mosquito F Mk.II 380 5990 61000
VII 400 6400 88000
Cowling-mounted weapon

Cowling-mounted weapon

Tier Machine gun Caliber Muzzle Velocity, m/s Damage Rate of Fire, rounds/min Weight, kg Price,
V 20 mm Hispano Mk.I (C) 20 1360 80 400 90 29500
VI 20 1360 90 400 90 37300
Cowling-mounted weapon

Cowling-mounted weapon

Tier Machine gun Caliber Muzzle Velocity, m/s Damage Rate of Fire, rounds/min Weight, kg Price,
IV 7.7 960 25 600 30 5200
Outboard weapon

Outboard weapon

Tier Bombs Damage Radius, m Damage Weight, kg Price,
V 250 lb 60 2200 113 750
VI 500 lb 75 4300 227 1150
Outboard weapon

Outboard weapon

Tier Rockets Damage Radius, m Damage Weight, kg Price,
VI RP-3 SAP 35 1000 37 500


Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:


  • High speed
  • Able to carry bombs and rockets


Cons:


  • Doesn't have a defensive turret on the back
  • Poor maneuverability
  • Rockets and bombs are the same as the beaufighter's


Historical Info

The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito was a British twin-engine shoulder-winged multi-role combat aircraft. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, sat side by side. It served during and after the Second World War. It was one of few operational front-line aircraft of the era constructed almost entirely of wood and was nicknamed The Wooden Wonder. The Mosquito was also known affectionately as the "Mossie" to its crews. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito was adapted to roles including low to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike aircraft, and fast photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) as a fast transport to carry small high-value cargoes to, and from, neutral countries, through enemy-controlled airspace. A single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb bay when it was adapted for the purpose.

When Mosquito production began in 1941, it was one of the fastest operational aircraft in the world. Entering service in autumn 1941, the first Mosquito variant was an unarmed high-speed, high-altitude photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Subsequent versions continued in this role throughout the war. The first Mk. B.IV bomber, serial no. W4064, entered service with No. 105 Squadron on 15 November 1941. From mid-1942 to mid-1943, Mosquito bombers flew high-speed, medium or low-altitude daylight missions against factories, railways and other pinpoint targets in Germany and German-occupied Europe. From June 1943, Mosquito bombers were formed into the Light Night Strike Force and used as pathfinders for RAF Bomber Command heavy-bomber raids. They were also used as "nuisance" bombers, often dropping Blockbuster bombs – 4,000 lb (1,812 kg) "cookies" – in high-altitude, high-speed raids that German night fighters were almost powerless to intercept.

As a night fighter from mid-1942, the Mosquito intercepted Luftwaffe raids on Britain, notably those of Operation Steinbock in 1944. Starting in July 1942, Mosquito night-fighter units raided Luftwaffe airfields. As part of 100 Group, it was flown as a night fighter and as an intruder supporting Bomber Command heavy bombers that reduced losses during 1944 and 1945. As a fighter-bomber in the Second Tactical Air Force, the Mosquito took part in "special raids", such as Operation Jericho an attack on Amiens Prison in early 1944 and in precision attacks against Gestapo or German intelligence and security forces. Second Tactical Air Force Mosquitos supported the British Army during the 1944 Normandy Campaign. From 1943, Mosquitos with RAF Coastal Command attacked Kriegsmarine U-boats (particularly in 1943 in the Bay of Biscay, where significant numbers were sunk or damaged) and intercepted transport ship concentrations.

The Mosquito flew with the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other air forces in the European, Mediterranean and Italian theatres. The Mosquito was also operated by the RAF in the South East Asian theatre and by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) based in the Halmaheras and Borneo during the Pacific War. During the 1950s, the RAF replaced the Mosquito with the jet-powered English Electric Canberra.


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