These “hunters” offer the advantages of heavy armament and good airspeed. Heavy fighters feature poor manoeuvrability and dynamics but prove deadly in diving attacks. They often carry a rear gunner for defensive purposes. Some heavy fighters can also be successfully used as fighter-bombers.
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