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− | {{Specs-Card|code=su-6_m71}} | + | {{About |
+ | | about = Soviet strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
+ | | usage = other versions | ||
+ | | link = Su-6 (Family) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Specs-Card | ||
+ | |code=su-6_m71 | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | ''In the description, the first part | + | <!-- ''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 12.7 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 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 == | == General info == | ||
− | === Flight | + | === Flight performance === |
− | ''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. | + | {{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.'' --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="70%" | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Characteristics | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 1,400 m) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(metres) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(metres/second) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Take-off run<br>(metres) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Stock | ||
+ | | 493 || 476 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 27.2 || 28.2 || 8.4 || 8.4 || rowspan="2" | 800 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Upgraded | ||
+ | | 536 || 514 || 24.9 || 26.0 || 14.7 || 10.9 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Details ==== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="5" | Features | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X <!-- ✓ --> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | Limits | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h) | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h) | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h) | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Max Static G | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 458 || 431 || 290 || ~10 || ~5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h) | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | < 350 || < 380 || < 395 || > 341 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === 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. Describe the armour, if there is any, also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' | + | {{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.'' --> | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 4 mm steel on both sides of the nose | ||
+ | * 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel in propeller spinner | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel surrounding wing-mounted oil cooling systems | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel on top of pilot | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel on both sides of pilot | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel in front of and below windshield | ||
+ | * 6 mm steel at an angle in front of gunner* | ||
+ | * 10 mm steel behind gunner | ||
+ | * 10-12 mm steel in front of gunner* | ||
+ | * 64 mm bulletproof glass in front of pilot | ||
+ | * 64 mm bulletproof glass in front of gunner* | ||
+ | * Self-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 under pilot) | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Modifications and economy === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Economy}} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
+ | {{Specs-Avia-Armaments}} | ||
=== Offensive armament === | === 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.'' | + | {{Specs-Avia-Offensive}} |
+ | <!-- ''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.'' --> | ||
+ | {{main|NS-37 (37 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total) | ||
+ | * 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total) | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === 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.'' | + | {{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: | ||
+ | |||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! !! width="8%" | 1 !! width="8%" | 2 !! width="8%" | 3 !! width="8%" | 4 !! width="8%" | 5 | ||
+ | | rowspan="10" width="35%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Su-6.png]]</div> | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|25 kg AO-25M-1]] bombs | ||
+ | | || || 16 || || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[FAB-50sv (50 kg)|50 kg FAB-50sv]] bombs | ||
+ | | || 1 || 4 || 1 || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[FAB-100sv (100 kg)|100 kg FAB-100sv]] bombs | ||
+ | | || 1 || 4 || 1 || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[FAB-250sv (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250sv]] bombs | ||
+ | | || 1 || || 1 || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[M-8]] rockets | ||
+ | | 5 || || || || 5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[M-13UK]] rockets | ||
+ | | 5 || || || || 5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[RBS-82]] rockets | ||
+ | | 5 || || || || 5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! [[RBS-132]] rockets | ||
+ | | 5 || || || || 5 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="6" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 631 kg<br>Maximum permissible wing load: 320 kg<br>Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 280 kg | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}} | ||
+ | {{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}} | ||
+ | * Without load | ||
+ | * 10 x M-8 rockets | ||
+ | * 10 x RBS-82 rockets | ||
+ | * 10 x M-13UK rockets | ||
+ | * 10 x RBS-132 rockets | ||
+ | * 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) | ||
+ | {{Navigation-End}} | ||
=== Defensive armament === | === 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.'' | + | {{Specs-Avia-Defensive}} |
+ | <!-- ''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.'' --> | ||
+ | {{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)}} | ||
− | == Usage in | + | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by: |
− | ''Describe the tactics of playing in | + | |
+ | * 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (196 rpg) | ||
+ | |||
+ | == 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).'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Manual Engine Control === | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! colspan="7" | MEC elements | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Mixer | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Pitch | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Radiator | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Supercharger | ||
+ | ! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Oil !! Water !! Type | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Controllable || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Controllable<br>Not auto controlled || Separate || Controllable<br>2 gears || Not controllable | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
− | '' | + | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * | + | |
+ | * Powerful 37 mm cannons | ||
+ | * Reasonably well-armoured | ||
+ | * Good ordnance options | ||
+ | * High ammo count | ||
+ | * Only 1 fuel tank, making it hard to hit | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | |||
− | == | + | * Bad manoeuvrability |
− | ''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 | + | * Slow |
+ | * Defensive MG firing arc is heavily restricted | ||
+ | |||
+ | == 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: <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></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. 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 == | == Media == | ||
− | '' | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> |
+ | |||
+ | ;Skins | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=su-6_m71 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ;Videos | ||
+ | {{Youtube-gallery|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | == See also == | ||
+ | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
− | |||
− | |||
* ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | * ''reference to the series of the aircraft;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
− | |||
− | == | + | == 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;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
− | * '' | + | * ''other literature.'' --> |
− | * | + | |
+ | * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/330720-su-6/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance] | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{AirManufacturer Sukhoi}} | ||
+ | {{USSR strike aircraft}} |
Latest revision as of 18:00, 19 December 2023
This page is about the Soviet strike aircraft Su-6 (M-71F). For other versions, see Su-6 (Family). |
Contents
Description
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 Su-6 (M-71F) 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
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,400 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 493 | 476 | 6000 | 27.2 | 28.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 800 |
Upgraded | 536 | 514 | 24.9 | 26.0 | 14.7 | 10.9 |
Details
Features | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
680 | 330 | 458 | 431 | 290 | ~10 | ~5 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
---|---|---|---|
Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 350 | < 380 | < 395 | > 341 |
Survivability and armour
- 4 mm steel on both sides of the nose
- 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner
- 6 mm steel in propeller spinner
- 6 mm steel surrounding wing-mounted oil cooling systems
- 6 mm steel on top of pilot
- 6 mm steel on both sides of pilot
- 6 mm steel in front of and below windshield
- 6 mm steel at an angle in front of gunner*
- 10 mm steel behind gunner
- 10-12 mm steel in front of gunner*
- 64 mm bulletproof glass in front of pilot
- 64 mm bulletproof glass in front of gunner*
- Self-sealing fuel tanks, with neutral gas pressurization system (1 under pilot)
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The Su-6 (M-71F) is armed with:
- 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total)
- 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
Suspended armament
The Su-6 (M-71F) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs | 16 | |||||
50 kg FAB-50sv bombs | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
100 kg FAB-100sv bombs | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||
250 kg FAB-250sv bombs | 1 | 1 | ||||
M-8 rockets | 5 | 5 | ||||
M-13UK rockets | 5 | 5 | ||||
RBS-82 rockets | 5 | 5 | ||||
RBS-132 rockets | 5 | 5 | ||||
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 631 kg Maximum permissible wing load: 320 kg Maximum permissible weight imbalance: 280 kg |
Default weapon presets | |
---|---|
|
Defensive armament
The Su-6 (M-71F) is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (196 rpg)
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).
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mixer | Pitch | Radiator | Supercharger | Turbocharger | ||
Oil | Water | Type | ||||
Controllable | Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Controllable Not auto controlled |
Separate | Controllable 2 gears |
Not controllable |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Powerful 37 mm cannons
- Reasonably well-armoured
- Good ordnance options
- High ammo count
- Only 1 fuel tank, making it hard to hit
Cons:
- Bad manoeuvrability
- Slow
- Defensive MG firing arc is heavily restricted
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></ref>
, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />
. 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
- Skins
- Videos
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the aircraft;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Sukhoi Design Bureau (Сухого Опытное конструкторское бюро) | |
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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 |