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The '''Gotha G.IV '''is a bomber featured in ''Battlefield 1''. The vehicle has slots for three passengers - one [[pilot]] and two gunners. As with all aircraft, occupants (seated or otherwise) can make use of a [[parachute]] to safely egress from dangerous heights.
 
The '''Gotha G.IV '''is a bomber featured in ''Battlefield 1''. The vehicle has slots for three passengers - one [[pilot]] and two gunners. As with all aircraft, occupants (seated or otherwise) can make use of a [[parachute]] to safely egress from dangerous heights.
   
The pilot can drop two kinds of bomb: a larger high-explosive bomb for destroying vehicles and structures, and a smaller fragmentation bomb for clearing infantry. The heavy bombs are impact-fuzed, while the light bombs explode some time after landing. A third ability allows the pilot to drop flares of yet-unknown purpose. A bomb sight allows the pilot to line up potential targets. Although imprecise, it automatically adjusts for the altitude and orientation of the plane, and engine speed.
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The pilot can drop two kinds of bomb: a larger high-explosive bomb for destroying vehicles and structures, and a smaller fragmentation bomb for clearing infantry. The heavy bombs are impact-fused, while the light bombs explode some time after landing. A third ability allows the pilot to drop flares of yet-unknown purpose. A bomb sight allows the pilot to line up potential targets. Although imprecise, it automatically adjusts for the altitude and orientation of the plane, and engine speed.
   
 
The second seat is assigned to the rear gunner, who uses a [[Parabellum MG 14]] to protect the bomber. Third seat is assigned to a forward gunner who sits in front of the pilot, manning a [[Becker Type M2]] for attacking ground targets.
 
The second seat is assigned to the rear gunner, who uses a [[Parabellum MG 14]] to protect the bomber. Third seat is assigned to a forward gunner who sits in front of the pilot, manning a [[Becker Type M2]] for attacking ground targets.

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The Gotha G.IV was a heavy bomber used by the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Air Service) during World War I. Implemented to replace the flawed Gotha G.III, the G.IV improved on its predecessor with less restrictive fields of fire for its on board gunners through use of the "Gotha Tunnel" which allowed them to fire their machine guns at targets below and behind the aircraft, improving defensive capabilities. Other improvements included a fully-skinned plywood airframe and additional ailerons for enhanced lateral control. Around 230 aircraft were built between 1916 and 1917.

The Gotha G.IV's main function was strategic bombing, with its first mission being the strategic bombing of the city of London in March 1917.

Battlefield 1

The Gotha G.IV is a bomber featured in Battlefield 1. The vehicle has slots for three passengers - one pilot and two gunners. As with all aircraft, occupants (seated or otherwise) can make use of a parachute to safely egress from dangerous heights.

The pilot can drop two kinds of bomb: a larger high-explosive bomb for destroying vehicles and structures, and a smaller fragmentation bomb for clearing infantry. The heavy bombs are impact-fused, while the light bombs explode some time after landing. A third ability allows the pilot to drop flares of yet-unknown purpose. A bomb sight allows the pilot to line up potential targets. Although imprecise, it automatically adjusts for the altitude and orientation of the plane, and engine speed.

The second seat is assigned to the rear gunner, who uses a Parabellum MG 14 to protect the bomber. Third seat is assigned to a forward gunner who sits in front of the pilot, manning a Becker Type M2 for attacking ground targets.

The plane's low power-to-weight ratio and low maneuverability can make it difficult to recover if parts are damaged or if speed falls below the stall speed.

During the alpha, the anti-infantry bombs are marked with frag grenade icons.

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