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F3D-1 In War Thunder : A Basic Review

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  • čas přidán 15. 08. 2024
  • Taking a look at the F3D-1 Skyknight in War Thunder. This is a naval night fighter which is incorrectly classified as a strike aircraft in the game.
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    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Intro & History
    02:20 Systems & Weapons
    04:08 Flight Performance
    05:54 Combat Tactics
    07:51 Miscellaneous
    09:00 Conclusions

Komentáře • 104

  • @Rolzhey
    @Rolzhey Před rokem +117

    Your trying to tell me a PO-2 got clapped by a F3D? i dont think i can wrap my head around that concept.

  • @OneMoreDesu
    @OneMoreDesu Před rokem +32

    Rearward facing radar is one of my favorite design aspects. Feels ahead of it's time in that regard.

    • @cammarlow3951
      @cammarlow3951 Před rokem +2

      Not ahead of its time as you might think. Late variants of the P51 Mustang also had this.

    • @OneMoreDesu
      @OneMoreDesu Před rokem +5

      @@cammarlow3951 As early warning, I'm more interested in utilizing them for over-the-shoulder missile slaving

  • @ODST_Parker
    @ODST_Parker Před rokem +31

    I love the name, Skyknight. Always reminds me of the "sky knights" from that old cartoon, Storm Hawks. One of the early things which got me into loving aviation even more.

  • @davispeterson1876
    @davispeterson1876 Před rokem +28

    I've actually seen one of these in a small scrapyard tucked away behind one of the hangars in the Air National Guard part of the MSP airport.
    They've got a whole bunch of old planes back there in varying states of disrepair, everything from P-51s to P-80s to F-101s, about 3/4s of an F-102, one of these, and even an F-16

    • @larsu-gx579
      @larsu-gx579 Před rokem

      Tim's Variety fan meetup where we get together there and steal them

    • @TheRunaway115
      @TheRunaway115 Před rokem

      That’s pretty legit, I’ll have to make my way out there one day.

    • @davispeterson1876
      @davispeterson1876 Před rokem

      @@TheRunaway115 you'd need a security clearance, or an invitation from the base commander, or something like that, it's not exactly open to the public, sadly.

    • @superfamilyallosauridae6505
      @superfamilyallosauridae6505 Před rokem

      Damn. I lived in Minnesota for a year and had no idea I was within snatching distance of an F3D Skyknight

  • @bvsveera
    @bvsveera Před rokem +34

    The F3D is a great base bomber in air sim. At 7.0, you don't face too many jets that can outperform it. The radar is perfect for identifying slow and heavy enemy prop bombers. Pair that with the Skyknight's speed/acceleration and the reach of the 20mm cannons, and you have a winning solution for smiting bombers. I'm glad I gave this jet a second chance! It now occupies a permanent position in my early US jet lineup.

    • @chickenpurple6704
      @chickenpurple6704 Před rokem +2

      And due to the current ju 288 spam, there'll be no shortage of bombers to annihilate

    • @OuterHeaven210
      @OuterHeaven210 Před rokem +1

      I been using it to smack bombers too. That radar is great and the cannons rock.

    • @Skajlajnm
      @Skajlajnm Před 5 měsíci +1

      since SIM BR rooms are from 6.7 to 7.7 the better option to bomb is to choose B-57A(7.7BR), better payload 6x1000lbs instead of 2x2000lbs. and much faster, as it goes 925kmh easly.

  • @TheCreeperGaming1
    @TheCreeperGaming1 Před rokem +14

    This was my first ever jet in WT. I ground it out as an F2P and was so happy when I got it. Tons of good memories in this thing. Glad to see it still holds up in the current meta :)

  • @TheJayjam
    @TheJayjam Před rokem +8

    "When the cannons hit they do a lot of damage" -Tim right before showing a 40 second clip of him getting multiple hits and crits to no awail.

  • @superfamilyallosauridae6505

    Easily my favorite jet in the game. And I have F-16s... this takes the cake. Lethal as hell, fast enough, maneuverable enough, bomby enough.

    • @emmata98
      @emmata98 Před rokem +2

      The repaircosts in sim ground are horrible though.
      You get shot down once by aa and you can't get positive sl

    • @cat_clan_leader
      @cat_clan_leader Před rokem

      ​@@emmata98 that's the case with vehicles even in rb though

    • @emmata98
      @emmata98 Před rokem

      @@cat_clan_leader did you look at the difference from rb to sb?

    • @cat_clan_leader
      @cat_clan_leader Před rokem

      @@emmata98 I'm well aware of the differences, however it does not disregard the fact that there are plenty of planes in RB that have such bad repair costs that is hard to make positive income

    • @emmata98
      @emmata98 Před rokem

      @@cat_clan_leader yes, but is is even worse in sb

  • @ThePrudentialist
    @ThePrudentialist Před rokem +13

    This has been one of my favorite early US jets, once you get the bombs it's a great grinder with plenty of ammo. Fantastic support craft in Air RB.

  • @LeftMech
    @LeftMech Před rokem +4

    A great review of one of my favorite American jets to fly in War Thunder. The F3D-1 has surprisingly excellent maneuverability and performance- even when carrying the maximum bombload. Though of course the bombs do rather severely affect the acceleration and climb rate until you drop them. I personally find the guns to be excellent and I actually prefer this sort of Autocannon to the more prolific Vulcan gatling cannons that most of the top tier American jets carry. The ammo supply is immense and allows you to farm huge numbers of AI ground targets in Air RB

  • @camilorodriguez5602
    @camilorodriguez5602 Před rokem +4

    Finally a plane of my liking that is actually good, im cursed in this game cuz my fav planes are far from meta, the tornado, j7w2, the swede pushers, the me262 to name a few

    • @cat_clan_leader
      @cat_clan_leader Před rokem

      J21s used to be very meta until they got a massive performance nerf. Rest in peace my lovely weird aircraft

    • @camilorodriguez5602
      @camilorodriguez5602 Před rokem

      @@cat_clan_leader i never had any luck in those actually, and i started playing just when sweden was added

    • @cat_clan_leader
      @cat_clan_leader Před rokem

      @@camilorodriguez5602 really? I had a blast in them, I remember being able to dance circles around most planes back then (Aside from Zeros ofc)

  • @BADBADGER18
    @BADBADGER18 Před rokem +18

    Would love to see a review for the f9f-8 cougar. Looks good on paper as it does physically 4 9bs at 8.3

    • @TimsVariety
      @TimsVariety  Před rokem +6

      I'll get to it eventually. :-)

    • @Ali-ou9lc
      @Ali-ou9lc Před rokem +4

      You forgot the 18k repair cost

    • @BADBADGER18
      @BADBADGER18 Před rokem +3

      @@Ali-ou9lc yikes I didn’t notice that lol

    • @covenantslayergaming6362
      @covenantslayergaming6362 Před rokem +1

      It's not fantastic. The missiles are just aim-9b's so they're only ever useful for ignorant or extremely slow targets, and therefor just doesn't have flight performance to speak of against other 8.3's. if you want a decent missile "fighter" in the US tree, consider the A-4B. Alternatively the fj-4b but the fury suffers just like the f3h.

  • @rolandjaycutter3504
    @rolandjaycutter3504 Před rokem +4

    I remember flying this before the new carriers, almost impossible to get off the old decks, and if you took any bombs, you'd take a swim. Now speaking as a 'historian', I'm disappointed we didn't get the tail radar.

  • @chr0min0id
    @chr0min0id Před rokem +5

    I really like this jet, both IRL and in War Thunder. Thanks for the review…

  • @FatherExo
    @FatherExo Před rokem +4

    I like flying the F3 in simulator when the BR is set right, I have a wonderful greenhouse canopy with good visibility, I have full authority over the skies do to the extremely exceptional radar, the bombs can destroy a full base in one hit and a full naval vessel, only thing I would add on this is the inclusion of people who happen to use knots over KM/H, and if you would like to review some of these aircraft again but also touch on simulatior battles and how it’s used there, which I’m sure many people would love to help you with

  • @black_thunder2159
    @black_thunder2159 Před rokem +3

    its funny to think that Tiny Tim is probably about few hundred kilograms heavier than Tim himself despite being Tiny

  • @aaronanstett8987
    @aaronanstett8987 Před rokem +1

    One of my old favorites with my old account, played it like i play the A6 intruder nowadays. And it was actually a decent fighter.

  • @IceSki117
    @IceSki117 Před rokem +1

    This is actually perfect timing as I'm working on unlocking this next.

  • @lucascousins6934
    @lucascousins6934 Před rokem +1

    Ahhhh...my first jet, and easily my favorite. It's a small tomcat, and I hope they add the F3D-2M at some point so I CAN have a tomcat without the steaming mess that is top tier.
    Anyway great job representing a great plane Tim!

  • @user-wu6qb2xl1c
    @user-wu6qb2xl1c Před rokem +4

    Was my first jet, I think it’s quite nice

  • @MrVictoriousGaming
    @MrVictoriousGaming Před rokem +1

    ive been flying the f3d1 exclusively this month, its such a fun lil strike aircraft and its a fun one to learn beginner jets imo

  • @pilotpug
    @pilotpug Před rokem +1

    They should reaaaaally add the beamriding sparrow version. Only 1 aircraft with beam riders in game currently, such a shame.

  • @jamesdap2793
    @jamesdap2793 Před rokem +2

    'Cannons hit hard when they connect' - proceeds to tickle/hit simulator an Ouragan to death.

    • @TimsVariety
      @TimsVariety  Před rokem +2

      Heh, yeah I hit with every dud in the belt there. I knew immediately I had to include that clip.

  • @axeavier
    @axeavier Před rokem +4

    5:30 bombed a plane, amazing

    • @dyeshan221
      @dyeshan221 Před rokem +1

      I knew what was coming as soon as he didn't pull up after the base bomb....you have to stay low so it brings them to the bomb. also 1.5 secs fuse delay is what I use generally

  • @ZeSgtSchultz
    @ZeSgtSchultz Před rokem +3

    This was probably the first jet I actually enjoyed.
    It just felt right.

  • @sorrymabbad
    @sorrymabbad Před rokem +2

    Always curious about this one, thanks for making the video!

  • @awwgordy
    @awwgordy Před rokem +2

    I love the F3D its my go to for CAS at its BR

  • @morebid6129
    @morebid6129 Před rokem +1

    One of my first matches with this thing i was able to gun down 3 Me262s, 2 in turn fights

  • @Apr1L-j7u
    @Apr1L-j7u Před rokem +1

    Thank you for making this video 😊

  • @meanman6992
    @meanman6992 Před rokem

    The whole quote is, “A Jack of all trades may be a master of none, but often is better than a matter of one”

  • @abribri3538
    @abribri3538 Před rokem +1

    excellent video as always

  • @saddamhussein5462
    @saddamhussein5462 Před rokem +1

    Wake up bois new Tims Variety vid just dropped

  • @cldus7442
    @cldus7442 Před rokem +1

    the m3s got their explosive filler nerfed a while ago. At the moment using ground target belts does the best damage

  • @scoutty146
    @scoutty146 Před rokem +2

    I run a custom VMF(N)-513 Flying Nightmares nightfighter paint on both my F3D and my F7F. wish air rb had legit night battles

  • @little_shady_fox
    @little_shady_fox Před rokem +1

    Hope that we'll see a variant that could carry Sparrows

  • @Karter_Blackpaw
    @Karter_Blackpaw Před rokem +3

    Nice work bombing the guy behind you at 5:20 ^_^

  • @commandergeokam2868
    @commandergeokam2868 Před rokem

    My favourite aircraft in sim i grinned with it all the early jets and all the 8.3/8.7 aircrafts with it
    The radar is a the redeeming factor of the F3D so you have to play with it

  • @masterclips7657
    @masterclips7657 Před rokem

    thank you so much for doing this one I've been trying to research this one for a while

  • @ryantaylor6730
    @ryantaylor6730 Před rokem +1

    Hey Tim, I have a consideration that may be a good to implement into your vehicle previews. Could you add a section where you talk about and demonstrate how to destroy said vehicle? Like explain how to kill whatever vehicle it is if you have to face it in missions.

    • @ryantaylor6730
      @ryantaylor6730 Před rokem

      I do understand that you put a lot of time into making these and adding this would just be more work. So it’s ok if you don’t want to

  • @jakeogroton
    @jakeogroton Před rokem

    You forgot to mention on the landing section that because of where the engines are you can reliably belly land this thing at pretty high speeds. It allows you to greatly reduce down time and you don't need to slow down on your approach to the airfield

    • @TimsVariety
      @TimsVariety  Před rokem +3

      I didn't forget, I never mention or advocate for belly landings. Having flown small aircraft IRL, belly landings make me cringe regardless of context. ;-)

  • @DieErsteKartoffel
    @DieErsteKartoffel Před rokem +1

    Gotta love War Thunder Wednesdays.

  • @Topo842
    @Topo842 Před rokem +1

    Polikarpov Po-2 biplane is legendary for being the only plane to achieve a "GodMode" IRL
    Got a "kill" on a Jet that slowed (stalled) to engage it :v

    • @TimsVariety
      @TimsVariety  Před rokem +2

      My Po-2 is just waiting for the F-94 Starfire to get added to the game ....

  • @TomPrickVixen
    @TomPrickVixen Před rokem +1

    I am planning to revisit this jet do to I'm only a few K RP from a US BB, and I think maybe a fast jet has a chance to get through some of the top ships' AA. + some naval maps only has carriers as AF.

  • @HighSideHustler811
    @HighSideHustler811 Před rokem

    This is my shit right here!! I absolutely love this jet and use it more then any other jets in the whole game for air and grb, regardless it’s not the best for either match types compared to the others at that 7.0 br .
    And the odd part is I have absolutely clue why I love it so much 😂 wish they would add some aim-9b’s cause they used them back in the day, pretty sure it’ had like the first jet on jet kill while using a air 2 air missile or something also. ( may be off on that one tho )😂

  • @miguelturner7824
    @miguelturner7824 Před rokem +1

    Was just watching some of your other videos and up pops a new Tims video, its gonna be a good night tonight, better break out the Moscow Mules

  • @slayo710
    @slayo710 Před 5 měsíci

    I recently got this thing, I didn't typically care for the air strike tree for USA but I do love this thing even though it's fat and slow lol idk why..

  • @dfct9494
    @dfct9494 Před rokem +2

    I feel like if you take the time to practice aiming unguided rockets like the tiny tims, you can get pretty good with shooting them. But in your credit, war thunder is supposed to be fun and practicing shooting unguided rockets definitely is not.

  • @evanwiger
    @evanwiger Před rokem

    5:23 beautiful

  • @gansior4744
    @gansior4744 Před 11 měsíci

    Still one of the most fun jets in Sim

  • @katgut
    @katgut Před rokem +2

    I would kill for a sparrow f3d

  • @apiestink
    @apiestink Před rokem +1

    you make really good videos +1

  • @KinetiKo_
    @KinetiKo_ Před rokem

    Hey Tim, could you please do an in depth review on top tier SPAA? I've recently unlocked the Tunguska and i've been having trouble with radars, missile guidance and how to play overall, I hope you see this because i haven't really seen any other youtubers do in depth detailed videos on that subject. Please and Thank you

  • @PaiSAMSEN
    @PaiSAMSEN Před rokem +2

    Gaijin, gib AIM-7 for Skyknight, plz.

    • @dyeshan221
      @dyeshan221 Před rokem

      I'm no expert but i heard that the F3D-2 got the sparrows sadly

  • @mab2187
    @mab2187 Před rokem

    Still waiting for them Sparrows, and rename to F10

  • @CharliMorganMusic
    @CharliMorganMusic Před rokem

    This plane will be a monster in naval AB once we have ships at that BR

    • @Tobias-wb6kd
      @Tobias-wb6kd Před rokem

      It does ok in naval, but there are better options.

  • @coomlord5327
    @coomlord5327 Před rokem +1

    since when did the an/m3 cannons start doing damage again?

  • @Sniper5875
    @Sniper5875 Před rokem

    the day i get an f111 in war thunder is the day ill play jets again

  • @grantpark84
    @grantpark84 Před rokem +1

    the killsteal at 2:30 made me cringe

  • @chroniclerorsini3601
    @chroniclerorsini3601 Před rokem +1

    I think you are overlooking a very powerful option for CAS with the F3D-1. It can be used extremely well as a dive bomber.
    czcams.com/video/M13ogDP0Adg/video.html (Sorry to link, but Hunter displays this gloriously).

  • @prex2000
    @prex2000 Před rokem

    Yay

  • @Rmmmmmmmmmmk
    @Rmmmmmmmmmmk Před rokem

    Are you going to do a long form in the F4S?

    • @TimsVariety
      @TimsVariety  Před rokem +1

      When I get to the F-4S, it will be in the same format as this review.

  • @user-cs3qh1uv5y
    @user-cs3qh1uv5y Před rokem

    pretty much a early intruder

  • @ja37d-34
    @ja37d-34 Před rokem

    Felt a bit like an Intruder as i spaded it, years ago.. :)