IL-4 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

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‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Defensive armament */

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‎Defensive armament

U126556775: New description format

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New description format

U128939687: /* Usage in battles */ corrected info on torpedo exclusivity

2023-07-04T01:05:18Z

‎Usage in battles: corrected info on torpedo exclusivity

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

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‎In-game description: Reformatted

U38088265: /* History */

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‎History

U105938533 at 01:20, 28 July 2022

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U44629479: Edits

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Edits

U3312106: /* Details */

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 <!-- ''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|FAB-50sv (50 kg)|FAB-100sv (100 kg)|FAB-250sv (250 kg)|FAB-500sv (500 kg)|FAB-1000 (1,000 kg)}}
-{{main|45-36AN (450 mm)}}
+{{main|BRAB-250 (250 kg)|BRAB-500 (500 kg)|BRAB-1000 (1,000 kg)|45-36AN (450 mm)}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (2,000 kg total)
 * 1 x 450 mm 45-36AN torpedo
 === 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 Soviet twin-engined bomber designed with the intent of being deployed as a medium bomber. It was developed in the 1930s by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and entered service in 1941. It was operated by both the Soviet Air Force, which mostly utilized it for frontline bombing, and the Navy, which made extensive use of it for torpedo bombing missions throughout World War II, incorporating 45-36AN torpedoes into their variant. With a top speed of 400 km/h and a range of over 2,000 kilometers, the {{Specs|name}} was also sporadically used as a strategic bomber. It had a crew of four and could carry a remarkable payload of up to 2,000 kg of bombs. Subsequent efforts to enhance its capabilities led to the development of the IL-6. Despite the promising advances, the project was eventually canceled, leaving the {{Specs|name}} as the final bomber in its [[DB-3 (Family)|family]]. By 1949, it had been entirely phased out.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Soviet twin-engined bomber designed with the intent of being deployed as a medium bomber. It was developed in the 1930s by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and entered service in 1941. It was operated by both the Soviet Air Force, which mostly utilized it for frontline bombing, and the Navy, which made extensive use of it for torpedo bombing missions throughout World War II, incorporating 45-36AN torpedoes into their variant. With a top speed of 400 km/h and a range of over 2,000 kilometres, the {{Specs|name}} was also sporadically used as a strategic bomber. It had a crew of four and could carry a remarkable payload of up to 2,000 kg of bombs. Subsequent efforts to enhance its capabilities led to the development of the IL-6. Despite the promising advances, the project was eventually canceled, leaving the {{Specs|name}} as the final bomber in its [[DB-3 (Family)|family]]. By 1949, it had been entirely phased out.
 The {{Specs|name}} has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. It mostly plays like its predecessor, the [[DB-3B]], with differences in engines and defensive armament. Due to its flexible payload options, it can be used in ground, air, and even naval battles. It should be noted, however, that compared to dedicated fighters or light bombers, its top speed and manoeuvrability are constrained.
 == General info ==
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 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-* 6mm steel behind pilot
+* 6 mm steel behind pilot
-* 6mm Steel plate in the tail
+* 6 mm Steel plate in the tail
 * Self-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (3 in each wing)
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 * 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (230 rpg)
-* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose turret (1,000 rpg)
+* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose turret (550 rpg)
 * 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, ventral turret (500 rpg)

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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 bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was a Soviet twin-engined bomber designed with the intent of being deployed as a medium bomber. It was developed in the 1930s by the Ilyushin Design Bureau and entered service in 1941. It was operated by both the Soviet Air Force, which mostly utilized it for frontline bombing, and the Navy, which made extensive use of it for torpedo bombing missions throughout World War II, incorporating 45-36AN torpedoes into their variant. With a top speed of 400 km/h and a range of over 2,000 kilometers, the {{Specs|name}} was also sporadically used as a strategic bomber. It had a crew of four and could carry a remarkable payload of up to 2,000 kg of bombs. Subsequent efforts to enhance its capabilities led to the development of the IL-6. Despite the promising advances, the project was eventually canceled, leaving the {{Specs|name}} as the final bomber in its [[DB-3 (Family)|family]]. By 1949, it had been entirely phased out.
 == General info ==

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 The IL-4 can be used as an effective bomber in Air battles. In this role, the most effective load is the 1,000 kg + 2 x 500 kg bomb load. This load will allow you to take out at least one base, and potentially damage another. At the start of each battle, simply fly straight towards the enemy bases - you could side climb too, but it isn't advised as the bomb load will make the IL-4's climb rate almost completely nonexistent. After dropping bombs, immediately fly back towards friendly airspace, potentially in a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.
-The IL-4 is unique in that it is the only USSR tech-tree aircraft that is capable of carrying a torpedo - that is, the Soviet 450 mm [[45-36AN (450 mm)|45-36AN]] torpedo. However useful the load may be, the Torpedo's effectiveness is severely limited by its slow drop speed. In naval battles, this torpedo is best used against early destroyers, which are large, bulky and (for the most part) lack effective anti-aircraft armament. Make sure to slow to the torpedo drop speed of 248 km/h, lead the target and drop the torpedo. Keep in mind that the IL-4 is a large bulky target; it may be wise to drop the torpedo early, to ensure survival.
+The IL-4 is unique in that it is one of very few USSR tech-tree aircraft that is capable of carrying a torpedo - that is, the Soviet 450 mm [[45-36AN (450 mm)|45-36AN]] torpedo. However useful the load may be, the Torpedo's effectiveness is severely limited by its slow drop speed. In naval battles, this torpedo is best used against early destroyers, which are large, bulky and (for the most part) lack effective anti-aircraft armament. Make sure to slow to the torpedo drop speed of 248 km/h, lead the target and drop the torpedo. Keep in mind that the IL-4 is a large bulky target; it may be wise to drop the torpedo early, to ensure survival.
 If being pursued by enemy fighters, the best strategy is to simply run towards friendly airspace. The IL-4 lacks an effective defensive armament suite, and also cannot outspeed most fighters at its BR. If an engagement cannot be avoided, bait the fighters to your tail, and slightly above; this is where the aircraft's only 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun is located. Despite being of a lower calibre, the machine gun is accurate and highly effective, capable of setting enemy aircraft's engines on fire. You may even get some pilot-snipes, with enough accuracy.

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 In addition to its primary role, the IL-4 was used for transport, towing gliders, and strategic reconnaissance (the bomb bay could be equipped with a camera). About 5,000 were produced by the time it was discontinued in 1944. It served in the Navy until 1949.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The IL-4 long-range bomber was one of the most famous Soviet bombers of WWII. With thousands of IL-4s built, the aircraft took part in all the important battles of the Eastern Front, including long-range bombing raids of Axis industrial targets. A large number of books, including both memoirs and technical publications, focus on the IL-4.
 It was a twin-engine long-range bomber, a further development of the Ilyushin DB-3 bomber, with a redesigned cockpit, redesigned wings, pneumatic landing gear and a new fuselage designed for faster mass production, based on DC-3 / Li-2 production methods. The aircraft was designated IL-4 in March 1942. Combined with the DB-3, over 6,800 bombers of the DB-3/IL-4 family were built, 5,256 of them the IL-4. One of the most celebrated accomplishments for the type was a long-range bombing raid on Berlin in 1941.
 == Media ==

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft 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).'' -->
-The IL-4 should be played similarly to its predecessor, the [[DB-3B|DB-3B.]] The aircraft's main advantage is its large collection of suspended armaments, meaning that it can be used quite effectively in multiple roles. In Air Battles, the IL-4 should be used as a fast bomber, delivering its payload to bases then retreating to avoid interception. The aircraft could also be used, in a niche role, as a torpedo bomber - as one of the few Soviet aircraft capable of carrying torpedoes, the IL-4 can easily destroy naval vessels in both Air and Naval battles.
+The IL-4 should be played similarly to its predecessor, the [[DB-3B]]. The aircraft's main advantage is its large collection of suspended armaments, meaning that it can be used quite effectively in multiple roles. In Air Battles, the IL-4 should be used as a fast bomber, delivering its payload to bases then retreating to avoid interception. The aircraft could also be used, in a niche role, as a torpedo bomber - as one of the few Soviet aircraft capable of carrying torpedoes, the IL-4 can easily destroy naval vessels in both Air and Naval battles.
 The IL-4 can be used as an effective bomber in Air battles. In this role, the most effective load is the 1,000 kg + 2 x 500 kg bomb load. This load will allow you to take out at least one base, and potentially damage another. At the start of each battle, simply fly straight towards the enemy bases - you could side climb too, but it isn't advised as the bomb load will make the IL-4's climb rate almost completely nonexistent. After dropping bombs, immediately fly back towards friendly airspace, potentially in a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.
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-=== In-game description ===
+Although the IL-4 was designed as a medium bomber, its range allowed it to serve sporadically as a strategic bomber.
-It was a twin-engine long-range bomber, a further development of the Ilyushin DB-3 bomber, with a redesigned cockpit, redesigned wings, pneumatic landing gear and a new fuselage designed for faster mass production, based on DC-3 / Li-2 production methods. The aircraft was designated IL-4 in March 1942. Combined with the DB-3, over 6,800 bombers of the DB-3/IL-4 family were built, 5,256 of them the IL-4. One of the most celebrated accomplishments for the type was a long-range bombing raid on Berlin in 1941.
+On June 23, 1941, namely the second day of Operation Barbarossa, the Red  and Soviet naval aviation used the IL-4 series to perform night raids on key strategic targets close to the border. However, early bombing raids had poor results, as the lack of centralised air command meant that bombers often flew without fighter cover and were easily shot down.
-Although it was a medium bomber, its range served as a strategic bombing mission at the beginning of the war.
+The IL-4 is most well known for a series of long-range bombing raids on Berlin in 1941. On August 27, August 30, and September 10, IL-4s bombed Berlin in 212 sorties, dropping 51 tons of bombs; bombed Budapest on September 5 and 10; bombed Bucharest on September 14. In addition, military targets were bombed in Warsaw, Königsberg, Veczin, Ployeshti, and other places. These attacks had little military effect, but they did a great deal to boost the morale of Soviet troops and civilians.
-On June 23, 1941, namely the second day of the war, the red army, and Soviet naval aviation remote aviation use il - 4 series, night raids the offset of konigsberg, danzig harbors and Arsenal, Bucharest, provo, oil refineries, Helsinki, earth, and clay peja and Warsaw city military targets, But the early bombing because no large-scale rallying and centralized command, and actual results is small (because of the war, the bombers only by the Soviet high command command, and fighter jets and strike aircraft ground command to send, so the bombers can only fight alone, and need to keep a larger gap between the bombers, which will not be able to cover each other between the bombers, Easily shot down by German Messersmit BF-109s and others.) Il-4's famous combat operations were a series of air raids on Berlin and the German Allied capital from August 19 to 14, 1942.
+During most of the war, the IL-4 was used for medium-range bombing missions, so it became standard to have 1,000 kg bombs suspended under the wings, in addition to the internal 2,500 kg bombs.
-On 27 August, 30 August and 10 September IL-4 bombed Berlin in 212 sorties, dropping 51 tons of bombs; Bombing Budapest, the Hungarian capital, on September 5 and 10; Bombing Bucharest, Romania, on September 14th; In addition, military targets were bombed in Warsaw, Konigsberg, Veczin, Ployeshti and other places. These attacks had little military effect, but they did a great deal to boost the morale of Soviet troops and civilians who were fighting bloody battles with the Germans.
+In addition to its primary role, the IL-4 was used for transport, towing gliders, and strategic reconnaissance (the bomb bay could be equipped with a camera). About 5,000 were produced by the time it was discontinued in 1944. It served in the Navy until 1949.
-During most of the war, it was used for medium-range bombing missions, so it became standard to have 1,000kg bombs attached to it, in addition to the built-in 2,500kg aerial bombs.
+=== In-game description ===
-In addition to its primary role, the IL-4 is used for transport, towing gliders, and strategic reconnaissance (the bomb bay can be equipped with a camera). It served in the Navy until 1949 and was known to NATO as the Bob. About 5,000 were produced by the time it was discontinued in 1944.
+It was a twin-engine long-range bomber, a further development of the Ilyushin DB-3 bomber, with a redesigned cockpit, redesigned wings, pneumatic landing gear and a new fuselage designed for faster mass production, based on DC-3 / Li-2 production methods. The aircraft was designated IL-4 in March 1942. Combined with the DB-3, over 6,800 bombers of the DB-3/IL-4 family were built, 5,256 of them the IL-4. One of the most celebrated accomplishments for the type was a long-range bombing raid on Berlin in 1941.
 == Media ==

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 It was a twin-engine long-range bomber, a further development of the Ilyushin DB-3 bomber, with a redesigned cockpit, redesigned wings, pneumatic landing gear and a new fuselage designed for faster mass production, based on DC-3 / Li-2 production methods. The aircraft was designated IL-4 in March 1942. Combined with the DB-3, over 6,800 bombers of the DB-3/IL-4 family were built, 5,256 of them the IL-4. One of the most celebrated accomplishments for the type was a long-range bombing raid on Berlin in 1941.
 == Media ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=il-4 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 The IL-4 should be played similarly to its predecessor, the [[DB-3B|DB-3B.]] The aircraft's main advantage is its large collection of suspended armaments, meaning that it can be used quite effectively in multiple roles. In Air Battles, the IL-4 should be used as a fast bomber, delivering its payload to bases then retreating to avoid interception. The aircraft could also be used, in a niche role, as a torpedo bomber - as one of the few Soviet aircraft capable of carrying torpedoes, the IL-4 can easily destroy naval vessels in both Air and Naval battles.
-The IL-4 can be used as an effective bomber in Air battles. In this role, the most effective load is the 1000kg + 2 x 500kg bomb load. This load will allow you to take out at least one base, and potentially damage another. At the start of each battle, simply fly straight towards the enemy bases - you could side climb too, but it isn't advised as the bomb load will make the IL-4's climb rate almost completely nonexistent. After dropping bombs, immediately fly back towards friendly airspace, potentially in a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.
+The IL-4 can be used as an effective bomber in Air battles. In this role, the most effective load is the 1,000 kg + 2 x 500 kg bomb load. This load will allow you to take out at least one base, and potentially damage another. At the start of each battle, simply fly straight towards the enemy bases - you could side climb too, but it isn't advised as the bomb load will make the IL-4's climb rate almost completely nonexistent. After dropping bombs, immediately fly back towards friendly airspace, potentially in a slight dive. This ensures that the IL-4 won't be intercepted by pursuing fighters, most of which can tear its airframe to bits.
 The IL-4 is unique in that it is the only USSR tech-tree aircraft that is capable of carrying a torpedo - that is, the Soviet 450 mm [[45-36AN (450 mm)|45-36AN]] torpedo. However useful the load may be, the Torpedo's effectiveness is severely limited by its slow drop speed. In naval battles, this torpedo is best used against early destroyers, which are large, bulky and (for the most part) lack effective anti-aircraft armament. Make sure to slow to the torpedo drop speed of 248 km/h, lead the target and drop the torpedo. Keep in mind that the IL-4 is a large bulky target; it may be wise to drop the torpedo early, to ensure survival.
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 * The only researchable propeller torpedo bomber in the USSR tech tree
-* Decent payload options, including bombs of up to 1000 kilograms
+* Decent payload options, including bombs of up to 1,000 kg
 * Gets a bomber airspawn allowing it to reach the battlefield faster
 * Engines are reliable and don't overheat much in RB
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 == 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.'' -->
-;Related Development
+;[[DB-3 (Family)|Related development]]
 * [[DB-3B]]
-* [[DB-3A (China)|DB-3A]]
+* [[DB-3A (China)]]
 ;Aircraft of a similar role, configuration or era

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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 280 || ~5 || ~2
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 280 || ~6 || ~3
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 * ''other literature.'' -->
 * [[wikipedia:Ilyushin_Il-4|[Wikipedia] Ilyushin Il-4]]
 {{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}}
 {{USSR bombers}}