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IL-2 (1942) (Germany)

2020-05-17T16:46:13Z

U15716102: /* Usage in battles */

{{Specs-Card|code=il_2_1942_luftwaffe}}
{{About
|about=aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=IL-2 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} premium German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===
''The Aircraft has an inadequate Engine and Cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" |Upgraded (as it is when purchased)
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? ||25.0|| ??.? ||8.3|| ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||470|| ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
|320||320||370||360
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
|1,750 m||1,500 HP||1,593 HP
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
''Known as the "flying tank" in the second world war, The Il-2 has a Steel "armored bathtub" around the cockpit and engine, with an average thickness of between 4-6 mm. It's front windscreen however is made from armored glass, totaling 64 mm, with it's side+Rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit is a 12mm section of steel armor.''

''German ace Erich Hartmann recalled "an Shturmovik IL-2,which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it would not go down". Receiving damage to your oil or water coolers is usually fatal, as it will cause your engine to under-perform and eventually cause your demise. The tail area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The Aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system;as such, using WEP with this aircraft is not recommended.''

== Armaments [[VYa-23 (23 mm)]] [[ShKAS (7.62 mm)]] ==
=== Offensive armament ===
The Il-2(1942) is armed with:

* 2 x 23 mm Vya-23 cannons (150 rpg, 300 rounds total)
* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns (750 rpg, 1500 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament [[SC50JA (50 kg)]] [[SC250JA (250 kg)]] ===
''The Il-2(1942) can be outfitted with the following external ordinance:''

* 4 x SC50JA bombs (200 kg total; Within the bomb bays)
* 2 x SC250JA bombs (500 kg total; Under the wings)

== Usage in battles ==
''In Air RB, this aircraft can devastate entire columns of enemy Tanks and soft targets with ease. The Plane's 23mm cannons Armored rounds will make easy work of enemy medium tanks when attacking from the sides, and can sometimes aswell from the rear, though this seems to take more ammunition. It's recommended to use bursts when dealing with enemy armor. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks by enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of German Il-2s, one *could potentially form a makeshift "circle of death", with each plane circling while covering the squad-mate ahead of them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground *may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.''

The Main threats to the Il-2 are enemy AAA and SPAA weapons, the occasional Allied attacker (A-36) and once they've arrived, enemy fighters. Most of the time the Il-2 can win a Head-on with enemy fighters, however once an enemy climbs, usually the il-2 player is doomed.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
As this plane is premium, all modules are already researched and purchased.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Has a great armament
* Gets premium reward in every battle
* Armour encases engine and cockpit
* Can be used as a makeshift fighter, so long as the enemy doesn't climb.
* 23 mm cannons can pierce most light tanks, medium tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) at its battle rating with armoured targets belts
* Reasonably good turn rate
* Decent ammo supply

'''Cons:'''

* Lacks defensive armament
* Inadequate Engine + Cooling systems

* Stalls at 170 kph (105 mph)
* Although frontal part of the aircraft is armoured the tail will be shot off quite easily
* No payload consisting of rockets
* Takes some time to get used to bombing without dive brakes or a bombsight
* little or no rear visibility in the cockpit (important in simulator battles) - visibility vs. survivability
* Only three payload options vs. the 23 options of the Russian version

== History ==
''For History, [[IL-2 (1942)|See Il-2(1942)]]: This Particular Il-2(1942) was originally marked as Red/White 4 of the Soviet air force and was captured by the Germans on the Eastern front. The aircraft's paint scheme suggests it was most likely built at Zavod 18, as it is typical of paint schemes from this particular factory. All weapons were removed (and later reinstalled) and all markings were painted over, with the addition of a Yellow band being painted in-front of the tail section and under the tips of the wings. Of note is the lack of the inclined Swastika which was present on the original.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

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

* [[IL-2 (1941)]]
* [[IL-2 (1942)]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum; if there is one?''
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-2
* http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il2-camo/germans/germans.html

{{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}}
{{Germany attackers}}
{{Germany premium aircraft}}

IL-2 (1942) (Germany)

2020-05-17T16:45:25Z

U15716102: /* Offensive armament */

{{Specs-Card|code=il_2_1942_luftwaffe}}
{{About
|about=aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
|usage=other uses
|link=IL-2 (Family)
}}

== Description ==


[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
{{break}}
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} premium German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].

== General info ==
=== Flight Performance ===
''The Aircraft has an inadequate Engine and Cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.''

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="8" | Characteristics
|-
! colspan="8" |Upgraded (as it is when purchased)
|-
! colspan="2" | Max Speed (km/h at ?,000 m)
! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb (meters/second)
! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
|-
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
! AB
! RB
|-
| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? ||25.0|| ??.? ||8.3|| ???
|-
|}

====Details====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Features
|-
! Combat flap
! Take-off flap
! Landing flap
! Air brakes
! Arrestor gear
|-
| X || X || X || X || X 
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="5" | Limits
|-
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit (km/h)
! rowspan="2" | Combat flap (km/h)
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
|-
! +
! -
|-
| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||470|| ~?? || ~?
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
|-
! Ailerons (km/h)
! Rudder (km/h)
! Elevators (km/h)
! Radiator (km/h)
|-
|320||320||370||360
|-
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
|-
! colspan="3" | Setting 1
|-
! Optimal altitude
! 100% Engine power
! WEP Engine power
|-
|1,750 m||1,500 HP||1,593 HP
|-

|}

=== Survivability and armour ===
''Known as the "flying tank" in the second world war, The Il-2 has a Steel "armored bathtub" around the cockpit and engine, with an average thickness of between 4-6 mm. It's front windscreen however is made from armored glass, totaling 64 mm, with it's side+Rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit is a 12mm section of steel armor.''

''German ace Erich Hartmann recalled "an Shturmovik IL-2,which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it would not go down". Receiving damage to your oil or water coolers is usually fatal, as it will cause your engine to under-perform and eventually cause your demise. The tail area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The Aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system;as such, using WEP with this aircraft is not recommended.''

== Armaments [[VYa-23 (23 mm)]] [[ShKAS (7.62 mm)]] ==
=== Offensive armament ===
The Il-2(1942) is armed with:

* 2 x 23 mm Vya-23 cannons (150 rpg, 300 rounds total)
* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns (750 rpg, 1500 rounds total)

=== Suspended armament [[SC50JA (50 kg)]] [[SC250JA (250 kg)]] ===
''The Il-2(1942) can be outfitted with the following external ordinance:''

* 4 x SC50JA bombs (200 kg total; Within the bomb bays)
* 2 x SC250JA bombs (500 kg total; Under the wings)

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB). In Air RB, this aircraft can devastate entire columns of enemy Tanks and soft targets with ease. The Plane's 23mm cannons Armored rounds will make easy work of enemy medium tanks when attacking from the sides, and can sometimes aswell from the rear, though this seems to take more ammunition. It's recommended to use bursts when dealing with enemy armor. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks by enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of German Il-2s, one *could potentially form a makeshift "circle of death", with each plane circling while covering the squad-mate ahead of them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground *may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.''

The Main threats to the Il-2 are enemy AAA and SPAA weapons, the occasional Allied attacker (A-36) and once they've arrived, enemy fighters. Most of the time the Il-2 can win a Head-on with enemy fighters, however once an enemy climbs, usually the il-2 player is doomed.

===Manual Engine Control===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
|-
! rowspan="2" |Mixer
! rowspan="2" |Pitch
! colspan="3" |Radiator
! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
|-
! Oil
! Water
! Type
|-
| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
|-
|}

===Modules===
As this plane is premium, all modules are already researched and purchased.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="1" | Tier
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
! colspan="1" | Survivability
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
|-
| I
| Fuselage Repair
| Radiator
|
|
|-
| II
|
| Compressor
| Airframe
|
|-
| III
| Wings Repair
| Engine
|
|
|-
| IV
|
| Engine Injection
| Cover
|
|-
|}

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* Has a great armament
* Gets premium reward in every battle
* Armour encases engine and cockpit
* Can be used as a makeshift fighter, so long as the enemy doesn't climb.
* 23 mm cannons can pierce most light tanks, medium tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) at its battle rating with armoured targets belts
* Reasonably good turn rate
* Decent ammo supply

'''Cons:'''

* Lacks defensive armament
* Inadequate Engine + Cooling systems

* Stalls at 170 kph (105 mph)
* Although frontal part of the aircraft is armoured the tail will be shot off quite easily
* No payload consisting of rockets
* Takes some time to get used to bombing without dive brakes or a bombsight
* little or no rear visibility in the cockpit (important in simulator battles) - visibility vs. survivability
* Only three payload options vs. the 23 options of the Russian version

== History ==
''For History, [[IL-2 (1942)|See Il-2(1942)]]: This Particular Il-2(1942) was originally marked as Red/White 4 of the Soviet air force and was captured by the Germans on the Eastern front. The aircraft's paint scheme suggests it was most likely built at Zavod 18, as it is typical of paint schemes from this particular factory. All weapons were removed (and later reinstalled) and all markings were painted over, with the addition of a Yellow band being painted in-front of the tail section and under the tips of the wings. Of note is the lack of the inclined Swastika which was present on the original.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

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

* [[IL-2 (1941)]]
* [[IL-2 (1942)]]

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum; if there is one?''
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-2
* http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il2-camo/germans/germans.html

{{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}}
{{Germany attackers}}
{{Germany premium aircraft}}