IL-28Sh - Revision history

U38088265 at 07:28, 26 August 2024

2024-08-26T07:28:15Z

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-09-01T12:43:46Z

‎Description

U126556775: New description format

2023-09-01T03:27:43Z

New description format

U38088265: /* Flight performance */

2023-07-09T12:36:33Z

‎Flight performance

U44629479: Edits

2023-07-04T05:19:11Z

Edits

U129545968: Removed outdated info on the bomb size.

2023-07-04T02:04:51Z

Removed outdated info on the bomb size.

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-03-08T16:40:58Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2023-02-26T18:11:02Z

Edits

U56862421: /* Details */

2023-02-26T16:13:51Z

‎Details

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2022-06-20T21:17:18Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| 810 <!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
+| 850 <!--{{Specs|destruction|body}}--> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
 |-
 |}
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 ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 |-
-| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || N/A
+| < 500 || < 600 || < 600 || -
 |-
 |}
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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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 | rowspan="11" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_{{PAGENAME}}.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 23 mm GSh-23L cannons (250 rpg)
+! [[GSh-23L (23 mm)|23 mm GSh-23L]] cannons (250 rpg)
 | || || || || || 1 || || 1 || || || || ||
 |-
-! 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs
+! [[FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|100 kg FAB-100M-43]] bombs
 | || || || || || || 12 || || || || || ||
 |-
-! 250 kg FAB-250M-46 bombs
+! [[FAB-250M-46 (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250M-46]] bombs
 | || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 8 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 500 kg FAB-500M-46 bombs
+! [[FAB-500M-46 (500 kg)|500 kg FAB-500M-46]] bombs
 | || || || || || || 4 || || || || || ||
 |-
-! 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bombs
+! [[FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg)|1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46]] bombs
 | || || || || || || 1 || || || || || ||
 |-
-! 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bombs
+! [[FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)|3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46]] bombs
 | || || || || || || 1 || || || || || ||
 |-
-! ZB-500 incendiary bombs
+! [[ZB-500 incendiary]] bombs
 | || || || || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || || || ||
 |-
-! S-5K rockets
+! [[S-5K]] rockets
 | 16 || 16 || 16 || 16 || 16 || 16 || || 16 || 16 || 16 || 16 || 16 || 16
 |-
-! S-24 rockets
+! [[S-24]] rockets
 | || || || 1 || 1 || 1 || || 1 || 1 || 1 || || ||
 |-
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 |-
 |}
 === Defensive armament ===

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The  '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a modified version of the [[IL-28]] that featured 12 additional underwing rocket pylons. This was an attempt to expand the IL-28's capabilities to engage ground targets more effectively, addressing the need for a dedicated attack aircraft. Testing began in the autumn of 1967, and engineers quickly realized that the aircraft would have to operate at elevated levels of risk due to its insufficient armor protection, large profile, and lack of low-level ejection seats. Although it had some advantages, such as crew visibility, the drawbacks were deemed too great to move forward with the project, and a shift was made toward developing a distinctive attack platform. A total of 300 IL-28s were planned to be converted, but only a small number had actually been modified before the project was ultimately abandoned.
+The  '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a modified version of the [[IL-28]] that featured 12 additional underwing rocket pylons. This was an attempt to expand the IL-28's capabilities to engage ground targets more effectively, addressing the need for a dedicated attack aircraft. Testing began in the autumn of 1967, and engineers quickly realized that the aircraft would have to operate at elevated levels of risk due to its insufficient armour protection, large profile, and lack of low-level ejection seats. Although it had some advantages, such as crew visibility, the drawbacks were deemed too great to move forward with the project, and a shift was made toward developing a distinctive attack platform. A total of 300 IL-28s were planned to be converted, but only a small number had actually been modified before the project was ultimately abandoned.
-The {{Specs|name}} was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. The main difference with the IL-28 is the additional suspended armament featuring extra cannons, rockets, and even napalm. This makes it a positively lethal aircraft in mixed battles, assuming that it can survive long enough to unleash its firepower.
+The {{Specs|name}} was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. The main difference with the IL-28 is the additional suspended armament featuring extra cannons, rockets, and even incendiary bombs. This makes it a positively lethal aircraft in combined battles, assuming that it can survive long enough to unleash its firepower.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]]. The main difference with the IL-28 is the additional suspended armament.
+The  '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a modified version of the [[IL-28]] that featured 12 additional underwing rocket pylons. This was an attempt to expand the IL-28's capabilities to engage ground targets more effectively, addressing the need for a dedicated attack aircraft. Testing began in the autumn of 1967, and engineers quickly realized that the aircraft would have to operate at elevated levels of risk due to its insufficient armor protection, large profile, and lack of low-level ejection seats. Although it had some advantages, such as crew visibility, the drawbacks were deemed too great to move forward with the project, and a shift was made toward developing a distinctive attack platform. A total of 300 IL-28s were planned to be converted, but only a small number had actually been modified before the project was ultimately abandoned.
 == General info ==

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 The IL-28Sh 'Beagle', being a attacker modification of the previous [[IL-28]], retains its predecessor's characteristics. The aircraft has lacklustre acceleration and top speed for its BR, which is to be expected as it was derived from a bomber. In fact, the aircraft has a set of takeoff boosters to help get it off the runway! Typically, these are not absolutely necessary to get the plane off the ground, but are a helpful addition as they can boost the IL-28's acceleration significantly for a short duration of time. The aircraft's top speed of 933 km/h spaded allows it to outrun most aircraft it faces in downtiers, but this advantage is lost in higher-tier battles.
-The 'Beagle' has relatively mediocre flight characteristics given its size and weight. When flying it, it is to be expected that the aircraft feels rather sluggish. That said, the control surfaces are large, and remain responsive up to the airframe's critical speed. The plane's roll rate and turn rate are both unimpressive, though it is able to turn relatively quickly at the expense of speed. As well, beware the the airframe has a critical speed of just 850 km/h IAS - this means that the IL-28Sh will frequently break its wings in dives.
+The 'Beagle' has relatively mediocre flight characteristics given its size and weight. When flying it, it is to be expected that the aircraft feels rather sluggish. That said, the control surfaces are large, and remain responsive up to the airframe's critical speed. The plane's roll rate and turn rate are both unimpressive, though it is able to turn relatively quickly at the expense of speed. As well, be aware that the airframe has a critical speed of just 850 km/h IAS - this means that the IL-28Sh will frequently break its wings in dives.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
 ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
-! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
+! colspan="2" | Max speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
 ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
 ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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 |-
 ! Stock
-| 860 || 834 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 49.4 || 50.3 || 16.4 || 15.5 || rowspan="2" | 1,480
+| 866 || 842 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 49.3 || 50.1 || 16.3 || 15.4 || rowspan="2" | 1,480
 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| 953 || 905 || 46.7 || 48.0 || 24.0 || 20.0
+| 945 || 905 || 46.9 || 48.0 || 24.1 || 20.0
 |-
 |}

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 The IL-28Sh is an extremely versatile aircraft, thanks to its extensive suspended ordnance options. The aircraft can be used as a bomber, or as a CAS aircraft with its rockets. As well, the IL-28Sh gets access to a powerful forward-firing and defensive set of 23 mm cannons, which can be further augmented by a pair of UPK-23-250 gunpods each carrying a GSh-23L cannon - combined, these can provide a forward firing burst mass of over 25 kilograms, which is the highest burst mass of any aircraft at its BR.
-As with its predecessor, the IL-28Sh can be used as a base-bomber in RB. This is initially difficult due to its small stock load of twelve 100 kg bombs, but becomes much easier once the 3,000 kg bomb is unlocked. This bomb can one-shot bases very easily when used in this manner.  Proceed to the nearest base as fast as possible (possibly in a slight dive), drop ordnance, and run. This ensures that the IL-28Sh won't be intercepted by any fighters, which will take more time to get there. Attempting to climb may not be the best option, as many enemy fighters can get to bomber altitude very quickly.
+As with its predecessor, the IL-28Sh can be used as a base-bomber in RB. This is initially difficult due to its small stock load of twelve 100 kg bombs, but becomes much easier once the 3,000 kg bomb is unlocked. This bomb can one-shot bases very easily when used in this manner. Proceed to the nearest base as fast as possible (possibly in a slight dive), drop ordnance, and run. This ensures that the IL-28Sh won't be intercepted by any fighters, which will take more time to get there. Attempting to climb may not be the best option, as many enemy fighters can get to bomber altitude very quickly.
 The second, and more interesting option for the IL-28Sh is ground attack. The aircraft can carry a variety of powerful ground-attack ordnance (namely the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb and the six S-24 rockets), which make the aircraft extremely effective in mixed battles. When used in this manner, it is worth noting that the aircraft is much more vulnerable, especially in air battles where enemy fighters will arrive extremely quickly. The first effective load for ground attack is the aforementioned 3,000 kg bomb; despite only having a single drop, the bomb is effective enough to take out every enemy tank at a base. This option also ensures the safety of the aircraft, as you will be able to escape quickly after dropping the bomb.
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 ;Videos
-{{Youtube-gallery|80ajQCMfdto|'''The Shooting Range #112''' - ''War Machines'' section at 04:32 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|Fjh-tTr6TPs|'''Best Combo #2'''  discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:27  - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|vhTZXYk6eao|'''Tank busters''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:40 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
+{{Youtube-gallery|80ajQCMfdto|'''The Shooting Range #112''' - ''War Machines'' section at 04:32 discusses the {{PAGENAME}}.|Fjh-tTr6TPs|'''Best Combo #2''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:27 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|vhTZXYk6eao|'''Tank busters''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:40 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}
 == See also ==

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 {{main|ZB-500 incendiary|S-5K|S-24|GSh-23L (23 mm)}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * 12 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,200 kg total)
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 * 192 x S-5K rockets
 * 4 x ZB-500 incendiary bombs
 === Defensive armament ===

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
+| 850 || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 577 || 548 || 400 || ~7 || ~4
 |-
 |}
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=il_28sh Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Aircraft of a similar role, configuration or era
 * [[Canberra (Family)]]
 * [[Tu-14T]]