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 +====== WB.3 Phoenix ======
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 ^  WB.3 Phoenix  ^^ ^  WB.3 Phoenix  ^^
-|  {{wiki:wb3-phoenix.jpg?300}}\\  WB.3M Phoenix, 1970  ||+|  {{aircraft:wb3-phoenix.jpg?300}}\\  WB.3N Phoenix, 1970  ||
 | **Role** | Supersonic bomber | | **Role** | Supersonic bomber |
-| **National origin** | Wingarde | +| **National origin** | [[:start|Wingarde]] | 
-| **Manufacturer** | Wingarde Aerospace |+| **Manufacturer** | [[:companies:wingarde_aerospace|Wingarde Aerospace]] |
 | **First flight** | 27 July 1965 | | **First flight** | 27 July 1965 |
 | **Introduction** | 11 October 1966 | | **Introduction** | 11 October 1966 |
 | **Retired** | 1989 | | **Retired** | 1989 |
-| **Primary user** | [[:federal_air_force|Wingarde Federal Air Force]] |+| **Primary user** | [[:orgs:federal_air_force|Wingarde Federal Air Force]] |
 | **Produced** | 1966–1981 | | **Produced** | 1966–1981 |
-| **Major variants** | • Supersonic (nuclear) strike \\ • Maritime strike \\ • Electronic warfare |+| **Major variants** | • Supersonic strike \\ • Maritime strike \\ • Electronic warfare |
  
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-The **WB.3 Phoenix** ([[wp>German_language|German]]: //Phönix//) was a supersonic bomber designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory and deliver precision strikes, nuclear if necessary, using its speed to outrun any possible retaliation. The aircraft's profile also made it a suitable candidate for anti-shipping missions, albeit exclusively from land bases.+The **WB.3 Phoenix** ([[wp>German_language|German]]: //Phönix//) was a supersonic bomber designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory and deliver precision strikes, using its speed to outrun any possible retaliation. The aircraft's profile also made it a suitable candidate for anti-shipping missions, albeit exclusively from land bases.
  
 A specialized platform, by the latter half of the 1980s, its role became increasingly supplanted by more versatile, modern air assets, such as the [[wf17_falchion|WF.17 Falchion]]. The idea of negating enemy defenses with sheer speed was revisited starting 2005, with the project that eventually gave birth to the [[wb7_archangel|WB.7 Archangel]]. A specialized platform, by the latter half of the 1980s, its role became increasingly supplanted by more versatile, modern air assets, such as the [[wf17_falchion|WF.17 Falchion]]. The idea of negating enemy defenses with sheer speed was revisited starting 2005, with the project that eventually gave birth to the [[wb7_archangel|WB.7 Archangel]].
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 ===== Variants ===== ===== Variants =====
  
-  ***WB.3** (1966)**:** Original production version. Strategic/tactical, nuclear-capable bomber.+  ***WB.3** (1966)**:** Original production version. Strategic/tactical bomber.
   ***WB.3B** (1979)**:** Improved original variant, with upgraded avionics and greater ordnance compatibility.   ***WB.3B** (1979)**:** Improved original variant, with upgraded avionics and greater ordnance compatibility.
-  ***WB.3M** (1967)**:** Maritime strike variant, able to carry up to 4 large anti-ship missiles. +  ***WB.3N** (1967)**:** Naval strike variant, able to carry up to 4 large anti-ship missiles. 
-  ***WB.3M2** (1979)**:** Improved maritime striker.+  ***WB.3N2** (1979)**:** Improved naval striker.
   ***WB.3E** (1975)**:** Initial electronic warfare platform.   ***WB.3E** (1975)**:** Initial electronic warfare platform.
   ***WB.3E2** (1981)**:** Upgraded EW suite and aerodynamic profile.   ***WB.3E2** (1981)**:** Upgraded EW suite and aerodynamic profile.
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   ***[[wp>Manufacturer%27s_empty_weight|Empty weight]]:** 25,221 kg (55,603 lb)   ***[[wp>Manufacturer%27s_empty_weight|Empty weight]]:** 25,221 kg (55,603 lb)
   ***[[wp>Maximum_takeoff_weight|Max. takeoff weight]]:** 37,109 kg (81,811 lb)   ***[[wp>Maximum_takeoff_weight|Max. takeoff weight]]:** 37,109 kg (81,811 lb)
-  ***[[wp>Aircraft_engine|Powerplant]]:** 2 × XXXX afterburning turbojet engines, 25,000 lbf (111 kN), 32,000 lbf (142 kN) with afterburner+  ***[[wp>Aircraft_engine|Powerplant]]:** 2 × XXXX afterburning turbojet engines, 111 kN (25,000 lbf), 142 kN (32,000 lbf) with afterburner
  
-<WRAP right 500px>{{wiki:wb3-phoenix-plan.jpg?500}}</WRAP>+<WRAP right 500px>{{aircraft:wb3-phoenix-plan.jpg?500}}</WRAP>
  
 ==== Performance ==== ==== Performance ====
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   ***Bombs:**    ***Bombs:** 
-    *16 × 250 kg bombs in weapons bay +    *12 × 250 kg bombs in weapons bay 
-    *8 × 500 kg bombs in weapons bay +    *6 × 500 kg bombs in weapons bay 
-    *2 × 250kt nuclear bombs in weapons bay+    *2 × 250kt nuclear bombs in weapons bay (planned, cancelled)
     *2 × 500-litre drop tanks on inner wing hardpoints     *2 × 500-litre drop tanks on inner wing hardpoints
  
   ***Missiles:**   ***Missiles:**
-    *4 × large anti-ship OR land attack missiles (2 in weapons bay, 2 on inner wings) +    *4 × large anti-ship (N/N2) OR land attack missiles (2 in weapons bay, 2 on inner wings)
-    *2 × Nuclear-capable (optional, 150kt) cruise missiles on inner wing hardpoints+
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