aircraft He 115 "T 2" for Sweden

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

He 115 "T 2" for Sweden

 

 

 

Hello War Thunder pilots, today here's a suggestion for a low tiers Swedish bomber.

 

History:

As the Swedish T 1 (Heinkel HD16) wasn't very efficient, the Air Force was starting to look for a better replacer in 1938. Another Heinkel design was choosen: the He 115, and 12 A-2 variant planes were ordered in summer 1938. They were delivered in 1939 and were assigned to the F2 Wing based at Hägernäs. The plane was very appreciated by Swedish crews as the plane revealed itself to be a sturdy machine that behaved well both in air or on water. They contributed a lot to ensure the Sweden neutrality, and were intended to perform torpedoing, but also classic bombing, smoke screening and reconnaissance.

 

Read more about their use on this fantastic website right here.

Service in the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service:

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Fun facts:

Designed as part of a competition in which the Blohm und Voss Ha 140 took part, the He 115 made its initial flight in 1938 and managed, in the following two years, to establish eight world records in payload and distance that can be crossed.

About 400 He 115s were built, all for Germany.. except 18, which were delivered to Norway and Sweden. Some planes of the 382 built for German service ended in the hands of the Finnish Air Force, Royal Bulgarian Air Force.. and also Royal Air Force!

 

Photos/liveries:

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⏏️ He 115 "T 2" in Swedish service

⏏️ He 115A-2 "T 2" Swedish livery

Additionnal liveries:

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As the He 115A-2 has been exported to Sweden and Norway, a possible Norwegian can be added.

⏏️ He 115A-2 in Norwegian service with standard colours

⏏️ He 115A-2 Norwegian standard livery

⏏️ He 115A-2 in Norwegian service with camo livery

⏏️ He 115A-2 Norwegian camo livery (sadly no profile available)

 

One Norwegian He 115A-2 managed to escape to Finland, and was used by the Finnish airforce.

⏏️ He 115A-2 in Finnish service, operated by the LLv15

⏏️ He 115A-2 Finnish livery

 

Characteristics:

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General:

Crew: 3 (observer/nose gunner, pilot, radio/back gunner)

 

Dimensions:
Length: 17.3m
Wingspan: 22.28m
Height: 6.6m
Wing area: 87.5m2

 

Masses:
Empty weight: 5 290kg
Gross weight: 10 400kg

 

Engine characteristics:
Engine: 2 × BMW 132K 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines

Power (per engine): 950 hp
Propellers: 3-bladed variable-pitch propellers

 

Performance:
Maximum speed: 327 km/h
Combat range: 2,100 km
Service ceiling: 5,200 m
Wing loading: 103.8 kg/m2
Power/mass: 0.139 kW/kg

 

Armament:

Offensive:

None

Defensive: 
2 × m/22-37R 8mm machineguns

External loadouts: 

• 5 × 250kg bombs
• 2 × 250kg bombs + 1 × 500 bomb
• 2 × 500kg bombs
• 1 × m/38 torpedo
• 1 × m/41 torpedo

 

In War Thunder:

• A German exported bomber/torpedo bomber/recon seaplane
• Would be a good bomber after the B3C or after the B 18A
• A low tiers seaplane for Sweden
• Includes two Norwegian liveries that Norwegian pmlayers would enjoy, as Norway isn't very represented in War Thunder
• Would be an interesting plane to pilot in EC battles for anti ship missions
• Could participate to seaplane events

 

Miscellaneous:

Want more Swedish decals to pimp this T 2? Vote here:

 

Sources:

Wikipedia

Many photos from the Lars E. Lundin collection

encyclopedie-des-armes.com

https://www.asisbiz.com/il2/He-115/SwAF.html

Edited December 30, 2019 by Sternjager

[ItssLuBu 1,803]

Approved and open for discussion. 

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

5 minutes ago, ItssLuBu said:

Approved and open for discussion. 

Man you're fast as a shooting star. Thanks!

[Stridswombat 1,089]

Should have been in it from the start.

[Milocat 4,857]

I would love to see this!  +1 from me.

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

12 hours ago, Stridswombat said:

Should have been in it from the start.

Agree, but no, so that's why I'm here.

[Lanata 29]

A very reputable man said this would be comparable to the PO-2 :P

 

On 24/12/2019 at 12:13, LalamaC_731 said:

A very reputable man said this would be comparable to the PO-2 :P

nvm that was the T-1

Edited December 24, 2019 by LalamaC_731

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

On 24/12/2019 at 13:01, LalamaC_731 said:

nvm that was the T-1

I hesitate to suggest T 1 too.

[Stridswombat 1,089]

I'm pretty sure the Swedish T 2's, like with most Swedish aircraft, was rearmed with 8mm Ksp m/22's and did not retain German machineguns.

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

11 hours ago, Stridswombat said:

I'm pretty sure the Swedish T 2's, like with most Swedish aircraft, was rearmed with 8mm Ksp m/22's and did not retain German machineguns.

There are very good pictures of the plane under Swedish colours, could you try to identify the nose machine gun please?

[Solarmod 1,204]

Full support from me, though would like a German one too.

[DrDrakenlans 50]

15 hours ago, Stridswombat said:

I'm pretty sure the Swedish T 2's, like with most Swedish aircraft, was rearmed with 8mm Ksp m/22's and did not retain German machineguns.

Confirmed! They were 8 mm m/22-37R. 

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

5 hours ago, DrLimerep said:

Confirmed! They were 8 mm m/22-37R. 

Roger, topic modified.

[blockhaj 3,560]

It could only load 2x 250 kg bombs

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

On 10/02/2020 at 00:24, blockhaj said:

It could only load 2x 250 kg bombs

Not from my sources.

[blockhaj 3,560]

9 minutes ago, Sternjager said:

Not from my sources.

I have the weapons manual somewhere on my drive.

(Edit: your sources most likely refers to the German 115, which could carry 5x 250 kg bombs, 3 in belly, 2 under the wings.)

Edited February 13, 2020 by blockhaj

[Sternjaeger84 1,076]

18 hours ago, blockhaj said:

I have the weapons manual somewhere on my drive.

Then, please upload it here, it would be very nice from you.

18 hours ago, blockhaj said:

(Edit: your sources most likely refers to the German 115, which could carry 5x 250 kg bombs, 3 in belly, 2 under the wings.)

There's a high probability, yes.

 

Cheers

Edited February 13, 2020 by Sternjager

[Borotovas 4,500]

+1

[NecroReaper 408]

Will be great once the navy rolls around *hint hint*

[CokeSpray 7,274]

Suggestion passed to the developers for consideration.