Bombers are almost universally slower than fighters while carrying their ordnance to a target. (While some fighters are also launched from a carrier, they are not player-controlled.)Įach of these aircraft types can attack surface ships only and their payload is single-use, meaning that once their rockets or bombs or torpedoes are expended, they must return to their carrier in order to re-arm and launch again.

They cannot spot enemy ships or planes, and have a limited strike range.Īircraft carrier players have access to three of the aircraft types noted above with which they can attack enemy surface ships: attack aircraft, torpedo bombers, and bombers.

Airstrike aircraft, currently HE and depth charge airstrike bombers, deliver their payload to a designated area after a delay.

Spotting aircraft, launched from a ship's catapult, can be used to increase a ship's firing range and provide players a different camera angle from which to aim their shots.

Fighters are air-to-air specialists that can be used against enemy aircraft, or for spotting.

Bombers carry either high explosive, effective against all targets, or armor-piercing bombs, effective against heavy targets.

Torpedo bombers carry air-dropped torpedoes that can cause hull damage and floods, and are best delivered against slower, less maneuverable targets.

Attack aircraft utilize a large number of small-caliber rockets to light fires and strike fast, maneuverable vessels that are lightly armored.There are six types of aircraft that can become involved in battles in World of Warships: 5 Hybrid Squadrons and Tactical Squadrons.

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