IL-2 (1941) - Revision history

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 | colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 625 kg
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-| colspan="8" | * Bombs on hardpoints 2/5 cannot be equipped in conjunction with bombs on hardpoints 3/4
+| colspan="8" | * Bombs on hardpoints 2/5 cannot be equipped in conjunction with bombs on hardpoints 3/4 respectively
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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:
 * Without load
 * 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (300 kg total)
 * 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
 * 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (400 kg total)
 * 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
-* 8 x RS-82 rockets
+* 8 x RBS-132 rockets + 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (400 kg total)
-* 8 x RBS-82 rockets
+{{Navigation-End}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 == History ==
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-The famous IL-2 Shturmovik was a Soviet WWII-era attack aircraft created by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and nicknamed ''Hunchback'' by Red Army troops due to the distinct fuselage shape. While the designers nicknamed their aircraft the ''Flying Tank'', Luftwaffe pilots, due to the IL-2's incredible ability to withstand battle damage, instead called it the ''Betonflugzeug'' (Concrete Plane). German ground troops, conversely, despised and feared the IL-2, giving it a slew of unpleasant nicknames, such as ''Schlachter'' (Butcher); ''Fleischwolf'' (Meatgrinder); ''Eiserner Gustav'' (Iron Gustav) and ''Schwarzer Tod'' (the Black Death). Some historians believe that the ''Black Death'' was actually a successful invention of the Soviet propaganda machine that caught on with the Germans.
+The famous IL-2 Shturmovik was a Soviet WWII-era attack aircraft created by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and nicknamed ''Hunchback'' by Red Army troops due to the distinct fuselage shape. While the designers nicknamed their aircraft the ''Flying Tank'', Luftwaffe pilots, due to the IL-2's incredible ability to withstand battle damage, instead called it the ''Betonflugzeug'' (concrete plane). German ground troops, conversely, despised and feared the IL-2, giving it a slew of unpleasant nicknames, such as ''Schlachter'' (butcher); ''Fleischwulf'' (meatgrinder); ''eiserner Gustav'' (Iron Gustav) and ''schwarzer Tod'' (the black death). Some historians believe that the ''Black Death'' was actually a successful invention of the Soviet propaganda machine that caught on with the Germans.
-The IL-2 was the most mass-produced military aircraft in history. However, early in the war German air superiority coupled with the absence of rear gunners on early variants and poorly organized Soviet fighter escorts led to high rates of losses for the type. A favourite attack tactic for IL-2 pilots was a low-level attack run, first letting loose with rockets at 600-700 meters, then firing on-board armament from a distance of 400 to 600 meters. Bombs would be dropped in subsequent passes from an altitude of 100-200 meters, using an impact fuse. The recommended tactic for attacking concentrations of soft targets was a strafing run in a shallow dive from 100-200 meters and a subsequent dropping of bombs at a low level when exiting the dive.
+The IL-2 was the most mass-produced military aircraft in history. However, early in the war German air superiority coupled with the absence of rear gunners on early variants and poorly organized Soviet fighter escorts led to high rates of losses for the type. A favourite attack tactic for IL-2 pilots was a low-level attack run, first letting loose with rockets at 600-700 m, then firing on-board armament from a distance of 400 to 600 m. Bombs would be dropped in subsequent passes from an altitude of 100-200 m, using an impact fuse. The recommended tactic for attacking concentrations of soft targets was a strafing run in a shallow dive from 100-200 m and a subsequent dropping of bombs at a low level when exiting the dive.
 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 == See also ==
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[IL-2_(1942)|IL-2 (1942)]] succeeding model
+* [[IL-2 (1942)]] succeeding model
 * [[Ju 87 D-5]]
 * [[Hs 129B-2]]
 == External links ==

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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.'' -->
-{{main|AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|FAB-50 (50 kg)|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)}}
+{{main|AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|FAB-50sv (50 kg)|FAB-100sv (100 kg)|FAB-250sv (250 kg)}}
 {{main|RS-82|RBS-82|RS-132|RBS-132}}
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 * Without load
 * 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (300 kg total)
-* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (200 kg total)
+* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (400 kg total)
-* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
+* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
 * 8 x RS-82 rockets
 * 8 x RBS-82 rockets
-* 8 x RS-132 rockets
+* 4 x RS-132 rockets
-* 8 x RBS-132 rockets
+* 4 x RBS-132 rockets
-* 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 8 x RS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
+* 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 4 x RS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 8 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
+* 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 4 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 8 x RS-82 rockets (200 kg total)
+* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 4 x RS-82 rockets (200 kg total)
-* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 8 x RBS-82 rockets (200 kg total)
+* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 4 x RBS-82 rockets (200 kg total)
 * 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (300 kg total)
 * 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (200 kg total)
+* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (200 kg total)
-* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (200 kg total)
+* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (200 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 8 x RS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 8 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 8 x RS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs + 8 x RBS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
 == Usage in battles ==
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-For tactics, IL-2s are built to be close to the ground. Fly very low for IL-2 pilots in reality were known to skim treetops. Further try to stay out of sight of enemy planes. As tough as you are, you cannot take concentrated fire from enemy fighters, especially heavy fighters. As you near your target (about 3 km away) go into a slight climb, then nose down into a moderate dive toward your target. Imagine yourself gliding in, not diving. It is generally recommended that you use bombs first, as this will immediately lighten the plane and make you more maneuverable. Because the IL-2 flies so close to the ground, some pilots have destroyed themselves by bombing targets right under them. To avoid this, set the bomb fuses to around 2 seconds.
+For tactics, IL-2s are built to be close to the ground. Fly very low for IL-2 pilots in reality were known to skim treetops. Further try to stay out of sight of enemy planes. As tough as you are, you cannot take concentrated fire from enemy fighters, especially heavy fighters. As you near your target (about 3 km away) go into a slight climb, then nose down into a moderate dive toward your target. Imagine yourself gliding in, not diving. It is generally recommended that you use bombs first, as this will immediately lighten the plane and make you more manoeuvrable. Because the IL-2 flies so close to the ground, some pilots have destroyed themselves by bombing targets right under them. To avoid this, set the bomb fuses to around 2 seconds.
-Use bombs against tanks and pillboxes, rockets against groups of light armored vehicles (and occasionally enemy aircraft), and use your MGs/Cannons for AAA, Artillery, Armoured cars, and enemy aircraft. If you equip certain ammo belts, you may also be able to destroy pillboxes and light tanks with your primary guns alone! Experience gained with this aircraft will be invaluable for later models, who get larger cannons, rear gunners, and other handy upgrades.
+Use bombs against tanks and pillboxes, rockets against groups of light armoured vehicles (and occasionally enemy aircraft), and use your MGs/Cannons for AAA, Artillery, Armoured cars, and enemy aircraft. If you equip certain ammo belts, you may also be able to destroy pillboxes and light tanks with your primary guns alone! Experience gained with this aircraft will be invaluable for later models, who get larger cannons, rear gunners, and other handy upgrades.
-Lastly, due to the extraordinary low-altitude style of the IL-2 line of planes, equipping a camouflage that matches the map actually helps in the Realistic/Simulator modes, as you need to get close to enemy planes before they become "spotted". Equipping a white camo on a winter map, then flying very low as the IL-2 is made to do, can help keep players from spotting you. Remember that player-made skins are not seen by other players, so you have to choose between the ingame skins.
+Lastly, due to the extraordinary low-altitude style of the IL-2 line of planes, equipping a camouflage that matches the map actually helps in the Realistic/Simulator modes, as you need to get close to enemy planes before they become "spotted". Equipping a white camo on a winter map, then flying very low as the IL-2 is made to do, can help keep players from spotting you.
 === Manual Engine Control ===
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-{{USSR attackers}}
+{{USSR strike aircraft}}

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 {{About
-| about = Russian attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| about = Soviet strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
 | link = IL-2 (Family)
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.47 "Big Guns"]].
-The IL-2 1941 is the first [[IL-2 (Family)|IL-type attacker]] a pilot will get in the Soviet aircraft tree. Players will quickly find out that this plane is very durable, but somewhat slow and unwieldy... although with some skill this plane can surprise attacking enemies. Players should research bombs and rockets as soon as they can, followed by ammo belts to augment your ground-attack role. This plane, as well as the following IL-type aircraft, have roughly the same base attributes you will find in the Pros and Cons below, with a few minor differences between models.
+The IL-2 1941 is the first [[IL-2 (Family)|IL-type strike aircraft]] a pilot will get in the Soviet aircraft tree. Players will quickly find out that this plane is very durable, but somewhat slow and unwieldy... although with some skill this plane can surprise attacking enemies. Players should research bombs and rockets as soon as they can, followed by ammo belts to augment your ground-attack role. This plane, as well as the following IL-type aircraft, have roughly the same base attributes you will find in the Pros and Cons below, with a few minor differences between models.
 == General info ==
 === Flight performance ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Heavy armament with large ammo pool
+* Heavy armament with large ammo capacity
-* Well-armoured & tough
+* Well-armoured & durable
-* Surprisingly manoeuvrable in turns with flaps and WEP, can outturn certain heavy fighters at it's BR when spaded
+* Surprisingly manoeuvrable in turns with flaps and WEP, can outturn certain heavy fighters at its BR
-* Diverse payload options - allows for varied playstyles
+* Diverse payload options allow for varied playstyles
 '''Cons:'''
-* Rather slow
+* Priority target for the enemy fighters as it is slow, big and has no rear gunner
-* No rear gunner
+* ShVAK cannons can not harm medium tanks as they lack penetration
-* Somewhat a big target
+* Limited view from cockpit due to armour plates (in Simulator)
-* Priority target for the enemy team in "Ground Strike" maps
+* Large drop in flight performance compared to [[Yak-2 KABB|Yak-2]]
 == History ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
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 * Various 4 mm steel plates surrounding engine
 * 4 mm steel surrounding the cooling systems
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 * Heavy armament with large ammo pool
 * Well-armoured & tough
-* Surprisingly manoeuvrable with flaps and WEP
+* Surprisingly manoeuvrable in turns with flaps and WEP, can outturn certain heavy fighters at it's BR when spaded
 * Diverse payload options - allows for varied playstyles
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 * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wt:en/devblog/current/745|[Devblog] IL-2 AM-38 1941 and Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger]]
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/234949-ilyushin-il-2-1941/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]