IL-2 M-82 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */

2023-08-20T13:12:16Z

‎Suspended armament

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Added custom loadouts

2023-08-20T13:11:33Z

‎Suspended armament: Added custom loadouts

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-11T11:46:54Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2022-04-02T12:17:57Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2021-10-12T08:04:03Z

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U51647687: /* Pros and cons */

2021-10-12T07:50:24Z

‎Pros and cons

U38088265: Edits

2021-05-14T20:03:37Z

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U38088265: /* Description */ Updated class

2021-03-23T19:55:11Z

‎Description: Updated class

U3312106: /* Details */

2021-02-18T10:48:30Z

‎Details

U38088265: Updated format

2020-12-29T21:09:00Z

Updated format

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 | colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 515 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
+{{Navigation-End}}
 === Defensive armament ===

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 {{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
 <!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
-The IL-2 M-82 has characteristics relatively in-line with those found on other variants of the IL-2 family. It has a very slow top speed, meaning that almost every fighter at its BR can catch up to it. It also has a slow climb rate, especially in RB. On the plus side, the ''Sturmovik'' actually has a very good turn rate and can even out-turn some fighters when flown correctly. However, this should not be used excessively as the aircraft has horrible energy retention and will lose speed ferociously in extended turns.
+The IL-2 M-82 has characteristics relatively in-line with those found on other variants of the IL-2 family. It has a very slow top speed, meaning that almost every fighter at its BR can catch up to it. It also has a slow climb rate, especially in RB. On the plus side, the "Sturmovik" actually has a very good turn rate and can even out-turn some fighters when flown correctly. However, this should not be used excessively as the aircraft has horrible energy retention and will lose speed ferociously in extended turns.
 The Shvetsov M-82IR engine found on this IL-2 variant produces almost 2,000 hp at takeoff, much more than its original AM-38 powerplant. This gives the IL-2 M-82 a slight performance advantage over other IL-2 variants at low altitudes, where its engine performs the best. However, this engine will quickly suffocate at high altitudes as it was not designed for high-altitude performance.
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 The IL-2 does very well in air RB as it can use its payload options to its full potential. Diving attacks are ideal for engaging harder targets as it makes it easier to aim bombs and rockets - however, be aware of airspeed, as the IL-2's control surfaces tend to lock up at speeds above 550 km/h.
-In mixed battles, the IL-2 M-82 can be used effectively as a CAS aircraft with its large payload options. The RS and RBS 132 rockets are effective against armoured targets, though it is worth noting that the RBS-132 rockets have no explosive splash, meaning that only direct hits will do damage. The smaller RS-82 and RBS-82 rockets can also be effective, though they have far less punching power. The 20 mm ShVAK cannons can be used against soft targets, but are inadequate against harder targets due to their low max penetration of 26mm when using Armoured vehicles Belts. A great strategy for mixed is to dive on an enemy tank, fire rockets/bombs/guns at a high angle, then pull out and disengage, followed by a second bombing run.
+In mixed battles, the IL-2 M-82 can be used effectively as a CAS aircraft with its large payload options. The RS and RBS 132 rockets are effective against armoured targets, though it is worth noting that the RBS-132 rockets have no explosive splash, meaning that only direct hits will do damage. The smaller RS-82 and RBS-82 rockets can also be effective, though they have far less punching power. The 20 mm ShVAK cannons can be used against soft targets, but are inadequate against harder targets due to their low max penetration of 26 mm when using Armoured vehicles Belts. A great strategy for mixed is to dive on an enemy tank, fire rockets/bombs/guns at a high angle, then pull out and disengage, followed by a second bombing run.
 '''Counter-tactics:'''
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 * Poor energy retention due to heavy weight, leading to an inability to keep up in a prolonged dogfight
 * Bad climb rate and overall flight characteristics
-* No capability to carry large ordnance (i.e. bombs 500kg+), unlike its German counterpart, the Ju-87 Stuka
+* No capability to carry large ordnance (i.e. bombs 500 kg+), unlike its German counterpart, the Ju-87 Stuka
 * Engine is unarmoured and prone to taking damage in extended engagements.

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 * 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-50sv 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-50sv 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-50sv bombs + 4 x RS-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-100sv 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-100sv 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-100sv bombs + 4 x RS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
 * 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 4 x RBS-132 rockets (400 kg total)
 === Defensive armament ===

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 In mixed battles, the IL-2 M-82 can be used effectively as a CAS aircraft with its large payload options. The RS and RBS 132 rockets are effective against armoured targets, though it is worth noting that the RBS-132 rockets have no explosive splash, meaning that only direct hits will do damage. The smaller RS-82 and RBS-82 rockets can also be effective, though they have far less punching power. The 20 mm ShVAK cannons can be used against soft targets, but are inadequate against harder targets due to their low max penetration of 26mm when using Armoured vehicles Belts. A great strategy for mixed is to dive on an enemy tank, fire rockets/bombs/guns at a high angle, then pull out and disengage, followed by a second bombing run.
-'''Countertactics:'''
+'''Counter-tactics:'''
 In Air RB, a team of IL-2s can easily win a game if left alone, so ensure to destroy them quickly. An effective option for dealing with the IL-2 is to dive on them while they are engaging ground targets - a 600 km/h dive at a 20-30 degree angle allows for plenty of time on target without giving the tail gunner much time to engage. As well, the IL-2's tail gunner has very limited lateral (left-right) range, so engaging the aircraft from the side will also be effective.
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 * Expansive payload options including rockets and bombs up to 250 kg
-* Adequate frontal armament, 2 x 20 mm ShVAKs with big ammo reserves (210 rpg) as well as a pair of machine guns
+* Adequate frontal armament, 2 x 20 mm ShVAKs with a large ammo count (210 rpg) as well as a pair of machine guns
 * Heavily armoured cabin with 4-8 mm of steel, allowing it to soak up light AA fire with ease
 * Has a tail gunner, unlike previous Il-2 variants
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 == Media ==
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-File:IL-2 (M-82) special camo.jpg|Bicolor camouflage rewarded for collecting 5 World War Stars
+File:IL-2 (M-82) special camo.jpg|Bicolor camouflage awarded during the World War Season
 File:IL-2 (M-82) Logo(1).jpg|
 File:IL-2 (M-82) Logo(2).jpg|
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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 premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for World War Mode [[Season 3: Road to the West]]. This unique IL-2 variant is fitted with a Shvetsov M-82 engine rather than the standard Mikulin AM-38, and also benefits from having a rear gunner. Its poor flight performance and low top speed make it lacklustre in an air-to-air role, but its effective weapons and great secondary payload options make it a highly effective ground attacker in both air and mixed battles.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for World War Mode [[Season 3: Road to the West]]. This unique IL-2 variant is fitted with a Shvetsov M-82 engine rather than the standard Mikulin AM-38, and also benefits from having a rear gunner. Its poor flight performance and low top speed make it lacklustre in an air-to-air role, but its effective weapons and great secondary payload options make it a highly effective ground attacker in both air and mixed battles.
 == General info ==

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 270 || ~12 || ~12
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 270 || ~13 || ~13
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 |}