Su-6 (M-71F) - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Reformatted

2023-12-19T18:00:05Z

‎Suspended armament: Reformatted

U38088265: /* Description */

2023-12-19T17:59:36Z

‎Description

U120313908: /* Description */

2023-12-18T05:03:09Z

‎Description

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-01-02T20:15:27Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-30T18:24:50Z

Edits

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2022-06-20T21:49:23Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: Undo revision 127500 by U116370254 (talk)

2022-04-19T05:20:24Z

Undo revision 127500 by U116370254 (talk)

U116370254: added line of text that says its nearly the same as Su-6 (AM-42) but slightly less armored

2022-04-19T01:48:53Z

added line of text that says its nearly the same as Su-6 (AM-42) but slightly less armored

U98661543: /* Survivability and armour */

2021-03-31T20:48:55Z

‎Survivability and armour

U44629479: /* Flight performance */ Added upgraded values

2021-03-26T18:39:52Z

‎Flight performance: Added upgraded values

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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="10" width="35%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Su-6.png]]</div>
 |-
-! 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs
+! [[AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|25 kg AO-25M-1]] bombs
 | || || 16 || ||
 |-
-! 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs
+! [[FAB-50sv (50 kg)|50 kg FAB-50sv]] bombs
 | || 1 || 4 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs
+! [[FAB-100sv (100 kg)|100 kg FAB-100sv]] bombs
 | || 1 || 4 || 1 ||
 |-
-! 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs
+! [[FAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250sv]] bombs
 | || 1 || || 1 ||
 |-
-! M-8 rockets
+! [[M-8]] rockets
 | 5 || || || || 5
 |-
-! M-13UK rockets
+! [[M-13UK]] rockets
 | 5 || || || || 5
 |-
-! RBS-82 rockets
+! [[RBS-82]] rockets
 | 5 || || || || 5
 |-
-! RBS-132 rockets
+! [[RBS-132]] rockets
 | 5 || || || || 5
 |-
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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 '''Su-6''' was an aircraft developed with the intention of surpassing the combat proven Il-2, however both projects were very similar. The Su-6 started development in 1939, with the first prototype flying in 1941. Problems with the engine and relocation due to World War 2 doomed the first two prototypes, although the second one had very successful test results. The third prototype learned from the lessons of the Il-2 in combat and introduced a rear gunner armed with a 12.7mm HMG. It also addressed the engine problem introducing the M-71F radial engine, that was more modern than the old M-71. The aircraft also featured a pair of 2 x 37mm cannons in the wings, instead of the conventional 23mm cannons.
+The '''Su-6''' was an aircraft developed with the intention of surpassing the combat-proven Il-2, however both projects were very similar. The Su-6 started development in 1939, with the first prototype flying in 1941. Problems with the engine and relocation due to World War 2 doomed the first two prototypes, although the second one had very successful test results. The third prototype learned from the lessons of the Il-2 in combat and introduced a rear gunner armed with a 12.7 mm HMG. It also addressed the engine problems introducing the new '''M-71F''' radial engine. The aircraft also featured a pair of 37 mm cannons in the wings, instead of the conventional 23 mm cannons.
-It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a very conventional ground attacker, slow, not very manoeuvrable but armed with a powerful armament. For air to air, the 37mm cannons are not ideal when compared to the more conventional 23mm cannons in the previous Su-6 and most Il-2s. However this cannons are better suited for dealing with tanks if they are aimed properly. Compared to the previous Su-6, the bomb load was also increased, now being able to carry 2 x 250kg bombs plus rockets, which is a very decent loadout for ground battles, and if you aim properly, each bomb should be able to destroy a medium target, although they might struggle against heavily armoured vehicles like heavy tanks.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]]. The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a very conventional ground attacker: slow, not very manoeuvrable, but armed with a powerful armament. For air to air, the 37 mm cannons are not ideal when compared to the more conventional 23 mm cannons in the previous Su-6 and most Il-2s. However, these cannons are better suited for dealing with tanks if they are aimed properly. Compared to the previous Su-6, the bomb load was also increased, now being able to carry 2 x 250 kg bombs as well as rockets, which is a very decent loadout for ground battles, and if you aim properly, each bomb should be able to destroy a medium target, although they might struggle against heavily armoured vehicles.
 == 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 strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.63 "Desert Hunters"]].
+The '''Su-6''' was an aircraft developed with the intention of surpassing the combat proven Il-2, however both projects were very similar. The Su-6 started development in 1939, with the first prototype flying in 1941. Problems with the engine and relocation due to World War 2 doomed the first two prototypes, although the second one had very successful test results. The third prototype learned from the lessons of the Il-2 in combat and introduced a rear gunner armed with a 12.7mm HMG. It also addressed the engine problem introducing the M-71F radial engine, that was more modern than the old M-71. The aircraft also featured a pair of 2 x 37mm cannons in the wings, instead of the conventional 23mm cannons.
 == General info ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=su-6_m71 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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 {{main|M-8|M-13UK|RBS-82|RBS-132}}
-The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
 * Without load
 * 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
 * 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (300 kg total)
 * 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
 * 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 10 x M-8 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
+==== Custom loadout options ====
-* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x M-8 rockets (400 kg total)
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
+|-
-* 10 x M-13UK rockets
+! !! width="8%" | 1 !! width="8%" | 2 !! width="8%" | 3 !! width="8%" | 4 !! width="8%" | 5
-* 10 x RBS-132 rockets
+| rowspan="10" width="35%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Su-6.png]]</div>
 === Defensive armament ===

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 {{Youtube-gallery|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.}}
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 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->

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 === Flight performance ===
 {{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.''
+<!-- ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.'' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 * 4 mm steel on both sides of the nose
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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}}
+{{main|M-8|M-13UK|RBS-82|RBS-132}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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 * Without load
 * 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (300 kg total)
+* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (300 kg total)
-* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (600 kg total)
+* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
-* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
+* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
+* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 10 x M-8 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
+* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
-* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
+* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x M-8 rockets (400 kg total)
 * 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 10 x RS-132 rockets
+* 10 x M-13UK rockets
 * 10 x RBS-132 rockets
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 == External links ==
-<!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''encyclopedia page on the aircraft;''
-* ''other literature.''-->
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/330720-su-6/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 {{AirManufacturer Sukhoi}}
-{{USSR attackers}}
+{{USSR strike aircraft}}

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 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
-''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.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Powerful 37 mm cannons
 * Reasonably well-armoured
 * Good ordnance options
 * High ammo count
 '''Cons:'''
 * Bad manoeuvrability
 * Slow

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 |-
 ! Upgraded
-| ___ || ___ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 536 || 514 || 24.9 || 26.0 || 14.7 || 10.9
 |-
 |}