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{{Specs-Card|code=su-6_am42}}
 
{{About
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The Su-6 was a project by Sukhoi with the objective of creating an attack aircraft capable of surpassing the Il-2. The '''Su-6 AM-42''' was the name given to its last version. Compared to previous prototypes, it featured the same rear gunner as the third prototype, [[Su-6 (M-71F)]], but now with a liquid-cooled inline engine instead of a radial engine, the Mikulin AM-42. While this engine was less powerful than the M-71F, it proved to be more reliable. The Su-6 AM-42 was tested against the Il-10 in 1944, but the tests favoured the design from Ilyushin and the Su-6 never went into serial production.
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[[File:GarageImage_Su-6_AM-42.jpg|420px|thumb|left|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' in the garage]]
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It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The Su-6 is a ground attack aircraft made with a bit of the IL-2 mindset, but with some improvements regarding manoeuvrability and speed, while lacking protection. Despite the improvements, it is still not recommended to go for enemy planes as, unless it is a head-on, you will lose energy quickly and perish. The gunner can help deal with some opponents that stick to your tail, but with only 24° of horizontal guidance, it won't be able to help in most cases. The armour is good at the back, but it won't stop much more than a 12.7 mm bullet. Everything is compensated by the wide array of payload options, even allowing you to change the [[NS-37 (37 mm)|37 mm NS-37 cannons]] for weaker but higher capacity and easier to aim [[VYa-23 (23 mm)|23 mm VYa-23 cannons]], which can still take out pillboxes and light tanks.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian attacker {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight performance ===
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=== Flight Performance ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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<nowiki>''</nowiki>Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.<nowiki>''</nowiki>
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres)
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! 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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! rowspan="2" |Take-off run<br>(meters)
 
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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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! RB
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! RB
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|478||459|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||25.8||26.7||8.6||8.2||800
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| 478 || 459 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.8 || 26.7 || 8.6 || 8.2 || rowspan="2" | 800
 
 
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| 531 || 501 || 23.9 || 25.0 || 15.2 || 11.2
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,000 m)
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! rowspan="2" |Max altitude (meters)
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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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! AB
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! AB
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! RB
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! AB
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! RB
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|531||501|| {{Specs|ceiling}} ||23.9||25.0||15.2||11.2||800
 
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|}
  
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==== Details ====
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====Details====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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! Combat flap
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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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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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! -
 
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| 680 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 458 || 431 || 290 || ~10 || ~5
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| {{Specs|разрушение|конструкции}} || {{Specs|разрушение|шасси}} || ??? || ~?? || ~?
 
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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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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| < 350 || < 380 || < 395 || > 323
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| < ??? || < ??? || < ??? || > ???
 
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* 4 mm steel surrounding the engine
 
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* 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner
 
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* 6 mm steel behind propeller spinner
 
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* 4 mm steel behind wing oil cooling systems
 
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* 4 mm steel beneath engine, fuel tank, and gunner
 
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* 2 mm steel on both sides of fuel tank
 
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* 6 mm steel on both sides of pilot
 
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* 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner
 
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* 6 mm steel directly in front of windshield
 
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* 4 mm steel above windshield
 
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* 12 mm steel between pilot and gunner
 
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* 8 to 12 mm steel in front of gunner<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
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* 12 mm steel in front of gunner<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
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* 55 mm (55°) and 50 mm (24°) bulletproof glass in front of pilot (centre/sides)
 
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* 60 mm (35°) bulletproof glass in front of gunner<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
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* Self-sealing fuel tank with neutral gas pressurization system underneath pilot
 
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<nowiki>*</nowiki> (Note: the gunner is rear-facing)
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
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* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
 
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=== Suspended armament ===
 
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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! [[VYa-23 (23 mm)|23 mm VYa-23]] cannons (120 rpg)
 
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| || || 1 || || 1 || ||
 
 
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! [[NS-37 (37 mm)|37 mm NS-37]] cannons (45 rpg)
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| || || 1* || || 1* || ||
 
 
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! [[AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|25 kg AO-25M-1]] bombs
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| || || || 16 || || ||
 
 
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! [[FAB-50sv (50 kg)|50 kg FAB-50sv]] bombs
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| || 1 || || 4 || || 1 ||
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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! [[FAB-100sv (100 kg)|100 kg FAB-100sv]] bombs
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| ?,??? m || ??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| || 1* || || 4 || || 1* ||
 
 
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! [[FAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250sv]] bombs
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| || 1* || || || || 1* ||
 
 
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! [[M-8]] rockets
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! Optimal altitude
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| 5 || || || || || || 5
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
 
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! [[M-13UK]] rockets
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| ?,??? m || ?,??? hp || ?,??? hp
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| 5 || || || || || || 5
 
 
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! [[RBS-82]] rockets
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| 5 || || || || || || 5
 
 
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! [[RBS-132]] rockets
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! Optimal altitude
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| 5 || || || || || || 5
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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| colspan="8" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 670 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 335 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 280 kg
 
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| colspan="9" |* When equipping 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons on hardpoints 3/5, it is not possible to carry 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs and 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs on hardpoints 2/6, respectively.
 
 
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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=== Survivability and armour ===
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{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
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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.''
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* 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons (45 rpg = 90 total)
 
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* 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons (120 rpg = 240 total)
 
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* 10 x M-8 rockets
 
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* 10 x RBS-82 rockets
 
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* 10 x M-13UK rockets
 
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* 10 x RBS-132 rockets
 
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* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
 
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* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (300 kg total)
 
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* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
 
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* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
 
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{{Navigation-End}}
 
  
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=== Defensive armament ===
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{{Specs-Avia-Defensive}}
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=== Offensive armament ===
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''Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.''
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{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)}}
 
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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=== Suspended armament ===
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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.''
  
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (196 rpg)
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=== Defensive armament ===
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''Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.''
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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The Su-6, like the previous Ilyushin attackers, is a tough aircraft that excels at taking out enemy ground targets. The Su-6 comes equipped with two 37 mm cannons as standard armament, which can be swapped out for 23 mm cannons. With the 37 mm cannons, the aircraft can take out most ground targets with ease: even heavy tanks don't stand a chance with well-aimed shots to the sides or rear.  As they rapidly lose accuracy in full-auto fire, controlled semi-auto fire is required to make the most out of the 37 mm cannons. It may be easier to take out most ground targets with the 23 mm cannons (given they're far more accurate than the 37 mm cannons in full-auto). With either choice of cannon armament, the Su-6 can even be a lethal foe for enemy attackers who aren't too careful, though the 23 mm cannons are better suited to anti-air attacks compared to the 37 mm. Apart from the higher BR and different cannon options compared to previous Soviet attackers, the Su-6 plays much like the Il-2s that precede it.
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===Manual Engine Control===
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
 
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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 !! Water !! Type
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! Type  
 
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===Modules===
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| Fuselage Repair
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| Radiator
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
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| III
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| Wings Repair
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| Engine
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| Engine Injection
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| Cover
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
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* Well armoured
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* Well armored
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* Powerful, multi-purpose cannons to attack ground and air targets
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* Powerful, multi-purpose canons to attack ground and air targets.
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* Good short term manoeuvrability at moderate speeds
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* Good short term maneuverability at moderate speeds  
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* Gunner & pilot are very well protected
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* Gunner & Pilot is very well protected
 
* Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets
 
* Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Rear gunner has restrictive firing angles
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* Gunner has restrictive firing angles
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* Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the offensive armament of opposing aircraft
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* Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the opposition offensive armament
 
* Bad sustained turn rate
 
* Bad sustained turn rate
 
* Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
 
* Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
 
* Uncontrollable at high speeds and bad redline speeds
 
* Uncontrollable at high speeds and bad redline speeds
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* Engine overheats easily
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* Engine overheating
  
 
== History ==
 
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''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
  
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.}}
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{{Youtube-gallery|VHJN6ZWOmnY|'''The bane of tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:46 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|yHuUGzezChI|'''Best after-party picks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:56 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|sqYahRpZ9d0|'''You can customize every weapon in this plane - Su-6 (AM-42)''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.|ex_Q6Yg6r_I|'''Realistic: SU-6 (AM-42) [Cute and Cuddly]''' - ''Jengar''}}
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/378372-su-6-am-42/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
 
  
 
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Su-6 (AM-42)
This page is about the attacker aircraft Su-6 (AM-42). For the version with a M-71F engine, see Su-6 (M-71F).

Description

The Su-6 (AM-42) in the garage


The Su-6 (AM-42) is a rank Russian attacker with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). This aircraft was introduced in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A".

General info

Flight Performance

''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,000 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
478 459 25.8 26.7 8.6 8.2 800
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,000 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
531 501 23.9 25.0 15.2 11.2 800

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ X X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
 ??? ~?? ~?
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< ??? < ??? < ??? > ???
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
 ?,??? m  ??? hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and 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.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Describe the offensive armament of the aircraft, if any. Describe how effective the cannons and machine guns are in a battle, and also what belts or drums are better to use. If there is no offensive weaponry, delete this subsection.

Suspended armament

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.

Defensive armament

Defensive armament with turret machine guns or cannons, crewed by gunners. Examine the number of gunners and what belts or drums are better to use. If defensive weaponry is not available, remove this subsection.

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in an aircraft, the features of using vehicles 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).

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator
II Compressor Airframe
III Wings Repair Engine
IV Engine Injection Cover

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Well armored
  • Powerful, multi-purpose canons to attack ground and air targets.
  • Good short term maneuverability at moderate speeds
  • Gunner & Pilot is very well protected
  • Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets

Cons:

  • Gunner has restrictive firing angles
  • Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the opposition offensive armament
  • Bad sustained turn rate
  • Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
  • Uncontrollable at high speeds and bad redline speeds
  • Engine overheating

History

Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/ History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).

Media

The Shooting Range #117 - Pages of History section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.

See also

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  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


Sukhoi Design Bureau (Сухого Опытное конструкторское бюро)
Jet fighters  Su-9 · Su-11
Su-27  Su-27 · Su-27SM
Strike aircraft 
Su-2  BB-1 · Su-2 (M-82) · Su-2 MV-5 · Su-2 TSS-1
Su-6  Su-6 · Su-6 (AM-42) · Su-6 (M-71F)
Su-7  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK
Su-8  Su-8
Su-17  Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
Su-24  Su-24M
Su-25  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
Su-34  Su-34
Export  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◔Su-22M3 · ◊Su-22M4 · ◄Su-22M4 WTD61
  J-11*
  *CKD and SKD kits assembled by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

USSR strike aircraft
IL-2  IL-2 (1941) · IL-2 (1942) · IL-2M (1943) · IL-2M type 3 · IL-2M "Avenger" · IL-2-37 · IL-2 M-82
IL-8  IL-8 (1944)
IL-10  IL-10 · IL-10 (1946)
Pe-3  Pe-3 (e) · Pe-3 · Pe-3bis
Su-2  BB-1 · Su-2 MV-5 · Su-2 TSS-1 · Su-2 (M-82)
Su-6  Su-6 · Su-6 (AM-42) · Su-6 (M-71F)
Su-8  Su-8
Tandem MAI  Tandem MAI
TIS MA  TIS MA
Tu-1  Tu-1
Yak-2  Yak-2 KABB

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