Su-2 TSS-1

This page is about the Soviet strike aircraft Su-2 TSS-1. For other variants, see Su-2 (Family).

Su-2 TSS-1

Su-2 TSS-1

Description

The Su-2 TSS-1 is a rank Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

General info

Flight performance

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 7,100 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	493	477		25.9	26.6	6.7	6.7	369
Upgraded	533	512		24.2	25.0	11.7	8.9

Details

Features
Combat flaps	Take-off flaps	Landing flaps	Air brakes	Arrestor gear
✓	✓	✓	X	X

Limits
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	Flaps (km/h)			Max Static G
		Combat	Take-off	Landing	+	-
		394	340	340	~8	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 280	< 240	< 500	> 190

Survivability and armour

• No armour protection
• Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in each wing, 1 in front of the pilot)

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Su-2 TSS-1 is armed with:

• 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (850 rpg = 1,700 total)

Suspended armament

The Su-2 TSS-1 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• Without load
• 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
• 12 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (600 kg total)
• 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (400 kg total)
• 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
• 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
• 2 x 220 kg BRAB-220 (1930) bombs (440 kg total)

Defensive armament

The Su-2 TSS-1 is defended by:

• 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (1,000 rpg)

Usage in battles

The Su-2 TSS-1 is an interesting aircraft compared to its brethren. On one hand, you now have improved speed and agility (not to Chaika levels though, so don't go dogfighting). On the other hand, however, you now have half the machine gun firepower when strafing enemy aircraft or ground units. Additionnally, you still retain the exact same payload as other Su-2 series aircraft, so ground-pounding ordnance isn't affected. Whether or not such a gain and loss of attributes compared to the previous MV-5 model is worth it is up to you.

Of special mention is the TSS turret, the most obvious change compared to the MB-5 turret. The TSS being a scarff ring mount means that it loses the ability to traverse directly to the starboard and port of the aircraft, but you now have increased traverse under the elevators which makes for improved overall defensive coverage of the rear ShKAS machine gun. The gunner is now fully exposed to rear shots, however, so an unfortunate spray of even rifle-calibre bullets can end your sole ability to return fire against pursuers, compared to the MB-5 which requires the rear turret to be destroyed before incoming bullets have a chance to reach the gunner without interference.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
		Oil	Water	Type
Controllable	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Controllable Not auto controlled	Separate	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Agile ground attacker
• Fast top speed
• Can serve as emergency fighter if needed

Cons:

• The speed was gained in exchange of losses in offensive and defensive capabilities (halved offensive weaponry, and armour removed)

History

Archive of the in-game description

OKB Sukhoi BB-1 (Su-2) "Ivanov" Short-Range Bomber with M-88 engine In December of 1940, the BB-1 was renamed the Su-2, after designer Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi, and began to be constructed with the M-88 engine. This engine, developed in the Tumansky OKB, was an upgrade of the M-87. The M-88 retained the original design scheme (air-cooled, radial, 14-cylinder) and had a takeoff power capacity of 1,100 hp. However, unreliable operation caused serious problems. The M-88 was continually suffering from piston burnouts, shaking, and increased oil consumption. Oil splatters leaking from the engine would splash on the cabin's transparent bottom, under the navigator, making it more difficult to aim bombs. In addition, the decision to replace the plexiglass canopy with celluloid was a mistake, as the new material quickly lost its transparency, reducing visibility. Nevertheless, the crew did appreciate the warm, closed cabin. Some of the Su-2s were equipped with rockets. Instead of bombs under the wings, five unguided PC-82 or PC-132 rockets could be installed in each location. A new variant of the Su-2 was released in early 1941, featuring the M-88B engine. This modification improved the aircraft's performance. The oil cooler was moved to the midsection and the shape of the hood and suction pipe were changed. The plane's armament was somewhat reduced to facilitate construction. Instead of four ShKAS guns in the winds, two guns were installed, with 850 rounds of ammunition per gun. The bulky MB-5 tail turret was replaced with a TSS-1 turret, with a ShKas 7.62 mm machine gun and 900 rounds of ammunition. However, the turret suffered from a number of problems, including a limited angle of fire and difficulty firing when in an air stream. In the spring of 1941, 250 aircraft were produced with the TSS-1. Afterwards, the MB-5 was used. Bomb and rocket payloads remained unchanged. The Red Army Air Force began to use the Su-2 in combat during the second half of 1940. By the beginning of World War II on June 22, 1941, 213 Su-2s were in service.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Su-2 TSS-1 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #28 - Pages of History section at 03:22 discusses the Sukhoi Su-2.

See also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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• topic on the official game forum;
• other literature.

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