Exactly how I imagine OVERPOWERED planes ▶️ Yak-9B

Yak-9B is a soviet fighter in War Thunder online game. The plane is unusual because it can store up to x4 100kg bombs inside it's fuselage and release them one by one like a bomber.
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[@ChSVaness]

Fun fact (and a gut-punch to WT being "realistic") Realistically, positioning the bombs in that bomb bay behind the pilot's back presented two issues: 1) Dive bombing was absolutely impossible because there was a significant risk of malfunctions of bomb release mechanism. And due to Yak's cockpits being already cramped like hell, no bomb sight was ever installed. So yeah, the pilots had to drop their payloads practically blindfolded. Who would've guessed that, paired with relatively small explosive mass of compatible bombs, Yak-9Bs wouldn't have great ground kill counts? 2) Having a ~400kg ballast tossed right behind the CoM of the aircraft made it unstable. Like reeeeally unstable, almost I-16 levels of uncontrollability (and the "Donkey" was a deceptively nimble bastard in good hands - thanks to that "edge") which changed significantly upon releasing the bombs, because the Soviets' partial solution to the problem (iirc, at least) was readjusting the wings to make the plane less susceptible to stalling, which posed huge issues upon disengaging from the bombing run (btw another reason nobody practised dive-bombin with Yak's - chances were you wouldn't be able to pull up in time after the drop), since the quite noticeable instant weight reduction and consequent maneuverability loss due to - once again - CoM being really sensitive in such light airframes, made piloting it a real challenge, not to mention fending off any fighters that were sent after you when you are much more vulnerable. All in all, the plane was a fun experiment and pretty much the first mass-produced Soviet fighter-bomber. Iirc they replaced the bomb bay with a fuel tank sometime after introducing it in the first place, which solved the flaw native to all Yak's - terrible effective range; but that's another story of actually clever solutions to actually important problems (History rant over. Love your vids as always)

[@handletemplate]

certified russian bias

[@Rosenrot_raccoon]

The cool thing about Yaks is that if you carry minimal fuel and enemy sets your fuel tank on fire, the tank will actually drain all the fuel faster (thus stop the fire) before the fire breaks your wing. You will have only the half of fuel then. Once happened to me that they lit both of the fuel tanks, i survived but then i was left only with 8 seconds of fuel, so not enough to make it back to base.

[@furinick]

Still an advantage, 8 seconds is enough to troll maybe a couple of enemies Yk, there is a beast deep inside you, and you don't know the safe word or something idk i don't remember the quote

[@Rosenrot_raccoon]

@@furinick XDDDD

[@adanenedary7350]

I remember this too but it happens in air RB, my fuel drained but since Im in between 3-4k meter, I able to glide to airfield

[@stann.4443]

​@@furinickThere's a beast inside you, it will not die, it will never die, it will leave the plane in 10 seconds

[@PopCat_Ace]

Honestly quite incredible

[@Hatsuzu]

You're the smarfer guy

[@PopCat_Ace]

@@Hatsuzu I'm much more than that, boy

[@Hatsuzu]

@@PopCat_Ace you're a child groomer as well

[@furinick]

Honestly quite incredible

[@Skip.8221]

🎻

[@aoireimu]

This is certainly one of the planes of all time.

[@misterputin8898]

I love the scene when he saw the mercs around him and said "it's yakin time" and then he yaked over them

[@intendedchaos6724]

Last week I was volunteering at a school camp for underprivileged kids, and on the last night, nearly all the boys were crowded in one of it bathrooms Naturally, I had to push my way and see what all the commotion was about. To my horror, one of the largest shits I’ve ever seen was in there. The thing was legitimately like the size of an Arizona Ice Tea can in width, and probably 1.5x in length. This was a bunch of under 10 year old kids, too It was remarkable. It was legendary. It also took 12 buckets of water to flush that thing down. But it will go down in camp history I think

[@HowToPlay1337]

The hell?

[@botarokubo5297]

@@HowToPlay1337 im on the same page as u, confused as fuck

[@kammmmal211]

Why are you Shitposting here?

[@GalacticTommy]

😭I was eating bro…

[@intendedchaos6724]

stop bullying me!

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

The Yak 9B was basically designed to level bomb using PTABs. Which are heat bombs. They are low weight and are dropped in the dozen's over enemy tank formations. Since you have so many small bomblets accuracy isn't really an issue. You cant really wingmount them, you need a bomb bay which is why the yak 9B has one. Gaijin will probably never add ptabs because they would siginificantly fuck up the balance since nobody else has similar weapons.

[@mahweezy]

came for the tutorials, staying for the bad jokes awesome content as always

[@thesaul9484]

I have feeling that with each video you are becoming significantly more insane with the game - keep making these videos lmao

[@pkerchamp5273]

I'm glad the Yak9b is finally receiving the attention it deserved, it's been the underdog for too long

[@vanalc1534]

Honestly one of the planes of all time.

[@sopmodtew8399]

Never knew about such cool feature. thank you 1337, gonna play my yak9b as well.

[@hav3nWT]

I’ve played so much USSR at the BR and just now learning about the 4 individual bomb drops of this plane. Insane! Thank you!

[@spody2375]

The dude showed an edit of kills with yak 9 for 9 minutes. Amazing

[@GavinHawkinsMusic]

I haven’t thought to try this plane yet, thanks for the review

[@jussi8111]

becareful these puns will take you to gulag

[@HowToPlay1337]

Constant gulag visitor here since the release of WZ2 :D

[@buttermilk6953]

Glad you covered this one. Also really enjoying the "jokes" sections throughout the videos

[@ANG-249]

OH man. I've been waiting for you to make a video on this plane!

[@titan_fx]

More low tier vehicles please. Because Low Tier, Fun Tier.

[@sheevpalpatine7588]

Your comeback isnt without the witty remarks; awesome review on the plane! Truly an incentive for many to play this hidden gem

[@iansysoev9462]

I like how that states "NOT Yak-9b", it's almost like TV ad, hilarious stuff

[@shadowbonbon3]

Getting killed by a plane with no wings barely above tree level as a an AA must be the most humiliating thing ever, the ones I go against seem to snipe me from like 1.5 kilometers away and if I ever get close I get turned into a was

[@that_dude1638]

This plane is Really nice when i Play UdSSR from Time to time

[@isni1946]

This one is truly a hidden gem

[@sturmuwus4962]

I just got it yesterday after grinding it with my T3 aluminium sheet bicycle plane and I can't wait to try it out.

[@julemol138]

Ok the cannon and cannoff was a good one , make me smile and laught a bit 😂

[@oddy1637]

Dude dropping Fax!

[@hansvogel4335]

Nice video!!!

[@mrunitforge]

I would definitely recommend you doing a review of the swedish A21A-3. Easily my favorite plane in the game

[@arandomperson1957]

Guess the yak-9b did lay 4 eggs (100kg bomb ofc) so its technically a bird.

[@kocayrklibirinsan3056]

great video

[@heliogonzalezsanchez8227]

The plane can be strong in Ground RB because it carries bombs and is decently nimble and enemy planes are bombers or attackers? Yes. The plane itself is overpowered? No, not even close, Yak 1b is much better as a fighter and is also 3.0, and IL2 is better in the ground attack role and can defend itself pretty well, while also being 3.0

[@samuelegiuliani9492]

Those puns 💀💀💀

[@CrusherGER]

I recently played a lot of GRB 5.0 Germany, using the FW-190s for ground striking to then boom and zoom hostile air. These Yak-9Bs outperform any FW-190 I used in any situation, even out climb me while ascending after a max speed bomb drop all while being at a much lower BR.

[@gabrielantona]

just started playing this, those missions where you get 3 or 4 ground kills with bombs and shoot down a couple aircraft are just awesome

[@assignmentboi6622]

This is first I've seen him did puns lol 👌

[@Chepstowion_Adventura]

Yeah this is nice fighter bomber to use. I use it as aa attack aircraft and fighter bomber hunter in RB tank battles and it works well.

[@ironb1945]

Done researching this fighter, can't wait to bring it to Ground RB.

[@srbin420]

Lmao 2 days ago i find out about this plane, and howtoplay1337 makes a video on it. Epic

[@l4bells851]

Good to see the dad jokes back! Nice vid

[@jakobrinsdorf7791]

You could have also done a different cannon joke: "How do you call a cannon without ammo?" "Cannot"

[@Xeemix]

I love this plane!

[@Bruno-cb5gk]

I've been really enjoying the F6F for G RB, can't wait to unlock the F8F.

[@Galaxy-oy4nj]

"Agricultural methods cannot be used to grow bombs" that got me laughing hard

[@lordmilchreis1885]

It wouldnt be a HowToPlay Video if the vehicle wouldnt be OP :D

[@nashaigra8973]

Finaly its here! lets goooooooooooooooo.

[@lucasgomez3283]

This thing was my best CAS plane until i reached jets, its so easy getting pin-point bombs with it and so satisfying afterward too

[@lt.lettuce2023]

You should definitely play the he112 a-0

[@adamsrealm]

A Cannon without ammo should be called a Cannot.

[@spacehobo1095]

Yak was the first plane to make planes make sense to my withered tanker brain

[@Somewhat_Gamer]

Can you do a review on the il2?

[@chris_hisss]

Nice seeing this plane. Criminally underused, wondered if anyone even remembered it was there. I had tried it and liked it, though I think I quit using it for something like the P-36-A5 due to 50 cals and what is it 3 500s? Hard to just not use a premium plane. I am not a good shot either. Plus I am not sure if it gets focused because I didn't seem to ever live long if I flew it. Nice video and nice memes. Odd you didn't mention russian bias but that doesn't need said anyways. lol

[@HuizingDaa74244]

Can you do a video on the ho-ri prototype?

[@rafaelparente3578]

These dad jokes are the best!

[@FR01Z]

I wish this plane had the Yak9K 47mm Cannon, this Is overpower

[@russellwen1410]

Can you make a video on the B7A? 2x250 +4x60kg bombs and 20mm with 400 rounds, on top of that you can outturn anything you meet except early spits

[@stuffzie8329]

Ooh, for good CAS aircraft: Try the israeli Spitfire Mk IXc. It gets 16 HEAT rockets that have no spread, meaning you can aim for ammo racks and the like.

[@RubberduckWVU]

When he bombed that spawn i was thinking imagine if he was pe8

[@Swat_Dennis]

Opening the bomb bay drags the plane down though, so try to keep it closed, if you can

[@Ethan_gamez]

I'm getting this plane rn

[@lorenzog.6513]

U said it can't actually flyin without wings, but with half wings it can.. i recorded a landing in a yak where the wings got ripped just after the landing gear..

[@justagamer6792]

i have been watching ur content for 4-5 years and nothing changed other then the puns did you become a father?

[@Beulena.]

should try the su6-am42. 6 individually dropped 100kg bombs, amazing cannons, decent flight performance, rear gunner. and all at 4.7.

[@guerrinlove69]

Bro he's got a vid on it from like 3 years ago

[@Beulena.]

@@guerrinlove69 ahh, makes sense, I have only been playing since last year and discovered the channel a couple weeks ago so give me some slack, they have quite a few videos

[@guerrinlove69]

@@Beulena. his vids are amazing. Definitely worth a binge-watch.

[@Duncomrade]

I use the rockets to snipe at AA

[@tito12star]

This plane needs the PTABS

[@khlobbia]

Turning off the engine when on fire helps take it out

[@takaoclasscruiserenjoyer1661]

Can we have video about FW-190 F-8 ?

[@dundabird3203]

If you're in a dogfight and get shot in the bombs, what happens?

[@coolfloppa4033]

Basicly Yak-2 kabb that flies faster, is smaller and has 1 cannon and mg instead of 2.

[@buscadiamantes1232]

Great vid, keep doing these dad jokes lmao cannOFF

[@Trrxyy]

0:19 well if used the yak7b for a little bit and i could fly back to base from mid to the airfield without engine or wings (:

[@s.davidtrout3056]

I love the cheesy jokes

[@StefanPavic]

F6F 5N in next video.. Please...

[@Mrrshal]

BASED bomb liberator

[@Crin3122]

there is more than one, its called the P-51

[@rifwann]

i was looking for this plane long aqgo, is it discontinued?

[@mpcrauzer]

Did you become a father? The puns where on spot

[@tedarcher9120]

Ar-2 and yak-9b is a murder combo, I made 10 tank kills with planes alone multiple times

[@ELITE-xn3sh]

What do you think of Il-2 and yak 9B...both got 480 ish SP and not only boast all the advantages the video abt the yak , while the il-2 has the excelent Vyas and a bit of fighter performance

[@tedarcher9120]

@@ELITE-xn3sh ar-2 is way better against ground targets, you can easily get 5-6 kills per spawn

[@TheCoolTank]

So what you're saying is that one wing is good but two are better.

[@Patches-vq8cd]

Planes are so annoying for tankers!! I wish there was a game mode where there are no planes!

[@Josh-qu1gs]

I use it up to 5.3

[@penclaw]

It probably can fly without wings. My most intense bias experience was flying IL-2, not sure which version but i managed to "safely" come back to airfield, damages were: half wing missing, piece of tail missing, orange engine, red (as commie should be) pilot, fuel leak which was less than a minute time when i landed, literally the most badass moment in my wt career. btw: 1:42 Me when your mom begs me to give it to her.

[@zrbbg9639]

If you think this is overpowered you should try il-2

[@sdghtjsdcgs]

Smaller bombs seem to be more reliable right now. I've been getting lots of multi kills with those shitty little itailian bombs.

[@hungryhedgehog4201]

Crying about how you just hold down the firing button on this thing please It barely has ammo.

[@snottytoe6957]

You should rename yourself to HowTOFart1337

[@warushasoysa9902]

bf09?

[@funniestalexv]

Ah yes, Russian 100Kg bomb is more effective than American 1000lb (aprox. 500kg bomb)

[@rotardavid5121]

Because Imperial system is superior to Metric, it all makes sense

[@DarkenedSpell]

Comment for the alrogithm.

[@askamikaze3936]

If you think B stands for Bomber youre wrong. It stands for Beast

[@TaronTT]

No AB section? :(

[@balthasargelt4075]

I accidentally got a talisman for this plane from Gaijin, must mbe a message

[@IChristianPlayzI]

what game mode is that

[@HowToPlay1337]

Realistic ground battles

[@caifengdu1794]

YAK-9 is stronger than zero fighter

[@marekblaha8629]

Empty pylons are not calculated for drag

[@TheLPN05Fan]

I love it, and I was extremly lucky once and got a talisman for it. Beautiful plane. Also, did you become a father? Your jokes created a new ground zero, but were still laughable!

[@Glitch_Online]

CannOff

[@rosehip_desu_wa4773]

Your jokes improve the viewing experience

[@stratcat3216]

well I mean.. it's War Thunder.. i.e. aracade. not real physics.

[@nsmnk3922]

Did you become a father? (increasing amount of dad jokes in your videos)

[@Wraith_Of_The_Shadows]

meanwhile me dogfighting with no wings on yak7b in ohio

[@Vollpfosten]

Are you by any chance a dad?