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{{Specs-Card|code=il_2_1942_luftwaffe}}
 
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{{About
 
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== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} premium German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.51 "Cold Steel"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''The Aircraft has an inadequate Engine and Cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.''
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The aircraft has an inadequate engine and cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%"
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 2,500 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second)
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! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres)
 
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|-
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! colspan="8" | Characteristics
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="8" |Upgraded (as it is when purchased)
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! Stock
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| ___ || ___ || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 450
 
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at ?,000 m)
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! Upgraded
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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| 445 || 423 || 24.1 || 25.0 || 10.7 || 8.3
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
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! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run (meters)
 
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|-
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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! AB
 
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! RB
 
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|-
 
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| ? || ? || {{Specs|ceiling}} || ??.? ||25.0|| ??.? ||8.3|| ???
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
 
|-
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
|-
 
|-
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! Combat flap
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Take-off flap
 
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! Landing flap
 
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! Air brakes
 
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! Arrestor gear
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| X || X || X || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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| X || X || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="5" | Limits
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! colspan="7" | Limits
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
|-
 
|-
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! +
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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|-
 
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} ||470|| ~?? || ~?
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities
 
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! Ailerons<br>(km/h)
 
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! Rudder<br>(km/h)
 
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! Elevators<br>(km/h)
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|320||320||370||360
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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || N/A || 270 || ~15 || ~15
 
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|-
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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|-
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 1
 
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|-
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|1,750 m||1,500 HP||1,593 HP
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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<!--! colspan="3" | Setting 2
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| < 320 || < 320 || < 370 || > 360
 
|-
 
|-
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|-
 
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! colspan="3" | Setting 3
 
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|-
 
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! Optimal altitude
 
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! 100% Engine power
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
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|-
 
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
 
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|- -->
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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''Known as the "flying tank" in the second world war, The Il-2 has a Steel "armored bathtub" around the cockpit and engine, with an average thickness of between 4-6 mm. It's front windscreen however is made from armored glass, totaling 64 mm, with it's side+Rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit is a 12mm section of steel armor.''
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Known as the "flying tank" during the Second World War, the IL-2 has a steel "armoured bathtub" around the cockpit and engine, with an average thickness of between 4-6 mm. Its front windscreen however is made from armoured glass, totaling 64 mm, with the side and rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit is a 12 mm section of steel armour.
  
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''German ace Erich Hartmann recalled "an Shturmovik IL-2,which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it would not go down". Receiving damage to your oil or water coolers is usually fatal, as it will cause your engine to under-perform and eventually cause your demise. The tail area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The Aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system;as such, using WEP with this aircraft is not recommended.''
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German ace Erich Hartmann recalled "a Shturmovik IL-2, which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it would not go down". Receiving damage to your oil or water coolers is usually fatal, as it will cause your engine to under-perform and eventually cause your demise. The tail area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system; as such, using WEP with this aircraft is not recommended.
  
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== Armaments [[VYa-23 (23 mm)]] [[ShKAS (7.62 mm)]] ==
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== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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The Il-2(1942) is armed with:
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{{main|VYa-23 (23 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
  
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* 2 x 23 mm Vya-23 cannons (150 rpg, 300 rounds total)
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns (750 rpg, 1500 rounds total)
 
  
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=== Suspended armament [[SC50JA (50 kg)]] [[SC250JA (250 kg)]]  ===
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* 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
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''The Il-2(1942) can be outfitted with the following external ordinance:''
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* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
  
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* 4 x SC50JA bombs (200 kg total; Within the bomb bays)
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=== Suspended armament ===
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* 2 x SC250JA bombs (500 kg total; Under the wings)
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{{main|SC50JA (50 kg)|SC250JA (250 kg)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
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* Without load
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* 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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''In Air RB, this aircraft can devastate entire columns of enemy Tanks and soft targets with ease. The Plane's 23mm cannons Armored rounds will make easy work of enemy medium tanks when attacking from the sides, and can sometimes aswell from the rear, though this seems to take more ammunition. It's recommended to use bursts when dealing with enemy armor. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks by enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of German Il-2s, one *could potentially form a makeshift "circle of death", with each plane circling while covering the squad-mate ahead of them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground *may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.''
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In Air RB, this aircraft can devastate entire columns of enemy tanks and soft targets with ease. The plane's 23 mm cannons' armour-piercing rounds will make easy work of enemy medium tanks when attacking from the sides, and can sometimes from the rear, though this seems to take more ammunition. It's recommended to use bursts when dealing with enemy armour. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks against enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of German IL-2s, one could potentially form a makeshift "circle of death", with each plane circling while covering the squad-mate ahead of them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.
  
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The Main threats to the Il-2 are enemy AAA and SPAA weapons, the occasional Allied attacker (A-36) and once they've arrived, enemy fighters. Most of the time the Il-2 can win a Head-on with enemy fighters, however once an enemy climbs, usually the il-2 player is doomed.  
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The main threats to the IL-2 are enemy AAA and SPAA weapons, the occasional Allied attacker (A-36) and once they've arrived, enemy fighters. Most of the time the IL-2 can win a head-on with enemy fighters, however once an enemy climbs, usually the IL-2 player is doomed.
  
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
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! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
! colspan="7" | MEC elements
 
|-
 
|-
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! rowspan="2" |Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" |Pitch
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" |Radiator
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" |Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" |Turbocharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
 
|-
 
|-
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! Oil
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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! Water
 
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! Type  
 
 
|-
 
|-
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
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| Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Controllable<br>Auto control available || Separate || Not controllable<br>1 gear || Not controllable
 
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|}
 
|}
  
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===Modules===
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=== Modules ===
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As this plane is premium, all modules are already researched and purchased.
 
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
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! colspan="1" | Tier
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! Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
 
! colspan="2" | Flight performance
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! colspan="1" | Survivability
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! Survivability
 
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
! colspan="2" | Weaponry
 
|-
 
|-
 
| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Fuselage repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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|  
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|
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|  
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| Offensive 7 mm
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|
 
|-
 
|-
 
| II
 
| II
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|  
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|
 
| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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|  
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| New 7 mm MGs
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| Der-21
 
|-
 
|-
 
| III
 
| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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|  
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|
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|  
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| Offensive 23 mm
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| DZ-40
 
|-
 
|-
 
| IV
 
| IV
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|  
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|
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| Engine Injection
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| Engine injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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|  
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| New 23 mm cannons
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|
 
|-
 
|-
 
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|}
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* As a premium aircraft, all modifications are unlocked on purchase
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Has a great armament
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* Has great armament
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* Gets premium reward in every battle
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* Gets premium rewards
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* Armour encases engine and cockpit  
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* Armour encases engine and cockpit
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* Can be used as a makeshift fighter, so long as the enemy doesn't climb.  
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* Can be used as a makeshift fighter, so long as the enemy doesn't climb.
 
* 23 mm cannons can pierce most light tanks, medium tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) at its battle rating with armoured targets belts
 
* 23 mm cannons can pierce most light tanks, medium tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) at its battle rating with armoured targets belts
 
* Reasonably good turn rate
 
* Reasonably good turn rate
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* Lacks defensive armament
 
* Lacks defensive armament
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* Inadequate Engine + Cooling systems
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* Inadequate engine + cooling systems
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* Stalls at 170 km/h (105 mph)
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* Stalls at 170 kph (105 mph)
 
 
* Although frontal part of the aircraft is armoured the tail will be shot off quite easily
 
* Although frontal part of the aircraft is armoured the tail will be shot off quite easily
 
* No payload consisting of rockets
 
* No payload consisting of rockets
 
* Takes some time to get used to bombing without dive brakes or a bombsight
 
* Takes some time to get used to bombing without dive brakes or a bombsight
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* little or no rear visibility in the cockpit (important in simulator battles) - visibility vs. survivability
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* Little to no rear visibility in the cockpit (important in Simulator battles) - visibility vs. survivability
 
* Only three payload options vs. the 23 options of the Russian version
 
* Only three payload options vs. the 23 options of the Russian version
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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''For History, [[IL-2 (1942)|See Il-2(1942)]]: This Particular Il-2(1942) was originally marked as Red/White 4 of the Soviet air force and was captured by the Germans on the Eastern front. The aircraft's paint scheme suggests it was most likely built at Zavod 18, as it is typical of paint schemes from this particular factory. All weapons were removed (and later reinstalled) and all markings were painted over, with the addition of a Yellow band being painted in-front of the tail section and under the tips of the wings. Of note is the lack of the inclined Swastika which was present on the original.''
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This particular IL-2 (1942) was originally marked as Red/White 4 of the Soviet Air Force and was captured by the Germans on the Eastern Front. The aircraft's paint scheme suggests it was most likely built at Zavod 18, as it is typical of paint schemes from this particular factory. All weapons were removed (and later reinstalled) and all markings were painted over, with the addition of a yellow band painted in front of the tail section and under the tips of the wings. Of note is the lack of the inclined Swastika which was present on the original.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
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''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* [[IL-2 (1941)]]
 
* [[IL-2 (1941)]]
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* [[wikipedia:Ilyushin_IL-2|Ilyushin IL-2]]
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-2
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* [http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il2-camo/germans/germans.html <nowiki>[massimotessitori.altervista.org]</nowiki> Axis remarked Il-2s]
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* http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il2-camo/germans/germans.html
 
  
 
{{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}}
 
{{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}}
 
{{Germany attackers}}
 
{{Germany attackers}}
 
{{Germany premium aircraft}}
 
{{Germany premium aircraft}}

Revision as of 08:48, 19 May 2020

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▀IL-2 (1942)
il_2_1942_luftwaffe.png
▀IL-2 (1942)
Germany flag.png Germany
II Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.0 3.0 2.7
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:850 Specs-Card-Eagle.png
This page is about the premium attacker IL-2 (1942) (Germany). For other variants, see IL-2 (Family).

Description

GarageImage IL-2 (1942) (Germany).jpg


The ▀IL-2 (1942) is a premium rank II German attacker with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/RB) and 2.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.51 "Cold Steel".

General info

Flight performance

The aircraft has an inadequate engine and cooling system, and as such, is slow and has a tendency to try to hit the ground. Air speed bleeds off easily, and climbing is close to impossible.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 2,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock ___ ___ 9500 __._ __._ __._ __._ 450
Upgraded 445 423 24.1 25.0 10.7 8.3

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear
X X ✓ X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
620 320 N/A N/A 270 ~15 ~15
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 320 < 320 < 370 > 360

Survivability and armour

Known as the "flying tank" during the Second World War, the IL-2 has a steel "armoured bathtub" around the cockpit and engine, with an average thickness of between 4-6 mm. Its front windscreen however is made from armoured glass, totaling 64 mm, with the side and rear windscreens offering no protection whatsoever. Behind the cockpit is a 12 mm section of steel armour.

German ace Erich Hartmann recalled "a Shturmovik IL-2, which was the toughest aircraft to bring down because of the heavy armour plate. You had to shoot out the oil cooler underneath, otherwise, it would not go down". Receiving damage to your oil or water coolers is usually fatal, as it will cause your engine to under-perform and eventually cause your demise. The tail area is especially weak, and can be ripped off by enemy fire. The aircraft's engine is inadequate, as is the cooling system; as such, using WEP with this aircraft is not recommended.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: VYa-23 (23 mm), ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The IL-2 (1942) (Germany) is armed with:

  • 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
  • 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: SC50JA (50 kg), SC250JA (250 kg)

The IL-2 (1942) (Germany) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 4 x 50 kg SC50JA bombs (200 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg SC250JA bombs (500 kg total)

Usage in battles

In Air RB, this aircraft can devastate entire columns of enemy tanks and soft targets with ease. The plane's 23 mm cannons' armour-piercing rounds will make easy work of enemy medium tanks when attacking from the sides, and can sometimes from the rear, though this seems to take more ammunition. It's recommended to use bursts when dealing with enemy armour. This aircraft can also excel in head-on attacks against enemy fighters, if needed for defensive actions. If using this plane with a squad of German IL-2s, one could potentially form a makeshift "circle of death", with each plane circling while covering the squad-mate ahead of them. If being attacked from behind, reducing power and flying low to the ground may cause the enemy fighter to overshoot into the player's firing zone.

The main threats to the IL-2 are enemy AAA and SPAA weapons, the occasional Allied attacker (A-36) and once they've arrived, enemy fighters. Most of the time the IL-2 can win a head-on with enemy fighters, however once an enemy climbs, usually the IL-2 player is doomed.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Controllable
Not auto controlled 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Controllable
Auto control available 		Separate Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs Der-21
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 23 mm DZ-40
IV Engine injection Cover New 23 mm cannons
  • As a premium aircraft, all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Has great armament
  • Gets premium rewards
  • Armour encases engine and cockpit
  • Can be used as a makeshift fighter, so long as the enemy doesn't climb.
  • 23 mm cannons can pierce most light tanks, medium tanks and self-propelled anti-aircraft guns (SPAAG) at its battle rating with armoured targets belts
  • Reasonably good turn rate
  • Decent ammo supply

Cons:

  • Lacks defensive armament
  • Inadequate engine + cooling systems
  • Stalls at 170 km/h (105 mph)
  • Although frontal part of the aircraft is armoured the tail will be shot off quite easily
  • No payload consisting of rockets
  • Takes some time to get used to bombing without dive brakes or a bombsight
  • Little to no rear visibility in the cockpit (important in Simulator battles) - visibility vs. survivability
  • Only three payload options vs. the 23 options of the Russian version

History

Main article: IL-2 (1942)#History

This particular IL-2 (1942) was originally marked as Red/White 4 of the Soviet Air Force and was captured by the Germans on the Eastern Front. The aircraft's paint scheme suggests it was most likely built at Zavod 18, as it is typical of paint schemes from this particular factory. All weapons were removed (and later reinstalled) and all markings were painted over, with the addition of a yellow band painted in front of the tail section and under the tips of the wings. Of note is the lack of the inclined Swastika which was present on the original.

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

External links


Ilyushin Design Bureau (Илью́шинa Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Bombers  DB-3B · IL-4
Jet Bombers  IL-28* · IL-28Sh
Strike Aircraft  IL-8 (1944)
Il-2  IL-2 (1941) · IL-2 (1942) · IL-2M type 3 · IL-2M "Avenger" · IL-2M (1943) · IL-2-37 · IL-2 M-82
Il-10  IL-10 · IL-10 (1946)
Export/Captured 
Bombers  ␗DB-3A · ◊IL-28 · ◔IL-28
Strike Aircraft  ▀IL-2 (1942) · ␗IL-10 (1946) · ◔IL-10
  * The Chinese Harbin Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation built unlicensed copies of the Il-28 known as the H-5.

Germany strike aircraft
Messerschmitt 
Bf 110  Bf 110 C-6 · Bf 110 C-7 · Bf 110 F-2 · Bf 110 G-2 · Bf 110 G-4
Me 410  Me 410 A-1 · Me 410 A-1/U4 · Me 410 B-1 · Me 410 B-2/U4 · Me 410 B-6/R3
Dornier 
Do 335  Do 335 A-0 · Do 335 A-1 · Do 335 B-2
Focke-Wulf 
Fw 190  Fw 190 F-8
Heinkel 
He 219  He 219 A-7
Henschel 
Hs 129  Hs 129 B-2 · Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · Hs 129 B-3
Junkers 
Ju 87  Ju 87 G-1 · Ju 87 G-2
  Foreign:
USSR  ▀IL-2 (1942)

Germany premium aircraft
Fighters  He 51 B-2/H · BV 155 B-1
He 112  He 112 B-1/U2 · He 112 B-2/U2
Bf 109  Flegel's Bf 109 A · Bf 109 E-7/U2 · Bf 109 G-2
Fw 190  Fw 190 A-5/U14 · Fw 190 C · Fw 190 D-13
Captured  ▀Marcolin's C.R.42 CN · ▀Hawk H-75A-2 · ▀Yak-1B · ▀La-5FN · ▀P-47D-16-RE · ▀P-47D · ▀Tempest Mk V
Twin-engine fighters  Bf 109 Z-1 · Ju 388 J · Ta 154 A-1
Jet fighters  ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100 · ◄G.91 R/4 · FFA P-16 · ◄MiG-21 SPS-K · ◊MiG-21 "Lazur-M"
Strike aircraft  Hs 129 B-2 (Romania) · ▀IL-2 (1942) · Bf 110 C-6 · Do 335 B-2 · He 219 A-7 · ◄Tornado IDS WTD61 · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61
Bombers  Ar 196 A-3 · BV 238 · Fw 189 A-1 · He 177 A-3 · Ju 87 R-2 Libya · Ju 288 C · ▀Wellington Mk Ic

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