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Su-6 (M-71F)

Su-6 (M-71F)

AB	RB	SB
4.7	4.3	5.3

Class:

Strike aircraft

Research:33 000

Purchase:105 000

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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

Max speed

at 1 400 m514 km/h

Turn time26 s

Max altitude6 000 m

EngineShvetsov M-71

TypeRadial

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight6 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 1,400 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
Characteristics	AB	RB	Max altitude (metres)	AB	RB	AB	RB	Take-off run (metres)
Stock	493	476	6000	27.2	28.2	8.4	8.4	800
Upgraded	536	514	6000	24.9	26.0	14.7	10.9	800

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
Wings (km/h)	Gear (km/h)	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

Crew2 people

Speed of destruction

Structural680 km/h

Gear330 km/h

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

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB986 → 1 285

RB1 895 → 2 471

SB3 748 → 4 887

Total cost of modifications29 700

58 200

Talisman cost1 200

Crew training30 000

Experts105 000

Aces590

Research Aces360 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

70 / 120 / 470 %

148 / 148 / 148 %

Modifications

Flight performance

Survivability

Weaponry

Fuselage repair Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 400 125	Radiator Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 400 125
Airframe Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 500 135	Compressor Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 500 135
Wings repair Research: 1 900 Cost: 3 700 200	Engine Research: 1 900 Cost: 3 700 200
Cover Research: 3 200 Cost: 6 300 340	Engine injection Research: 3 200 Cost: 6 300 340

shkas_belt_pack Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 400 125	ub_turret_belt_pack Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 400 125	DZ-40 Research: 1 200 Cost: 2 400 125
shkas_new_gun Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 500 135	ub_turret_new_gun Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 500 135	RO-82 Research: 1 300 Cost: 2 500 135
ns37_belt_pack Research: 1 900 Cost: 3 700 200		RO-132 Research: 1 900 Cost: 3 700 200
ns37_new_gun Research: 3 200 Cost: 6 300 340

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: NS-37 (37 mm), ShKAS (7.62 mm)

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
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)

Defensive armament

Main article: Berezin UB (12.7 mm)

The Su-6 (M-71F) is defended by:

1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (196 rpg)

Usage in battles

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Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer	Pitch	Radiator			Supercharger	Turbocharger
Mixer	Pitch	Oil	Water	Type	Supercharger	Turbocharger
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

Skins and camouflages for the Su-6 (M-71F) from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

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

External links

Official data sheet - more details about the performance

*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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-| about = Soviet attacker '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| about = Soviet strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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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 attacker {{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 12.7 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 ==
 === 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.'' -->
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 ! Upgraded
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+| 536 || 514 || 24.9 || 26.0 || 14.7 || 10.9
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 480 || 480 || 290 || ~10 || ~5
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 458 || 431 || 290 || ~10 || ~5
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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.''
+<!-- ''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 ===
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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|RS-82|RBS-82|RS-132|RBS-132}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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+! !! 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-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)
+{{Navigation-End}}
-* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 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 RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
-* 10 x RS-132 rockets
-* 10 x RBS-132 rockets
 === Defensive armament ===
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 '''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
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 == 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.}}
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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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Difference between revisions of "Su-6 (M-71F)"

Latest revision as of 18:00, 19 December 2023

Contents

Description

General info

Flight performance

Details

Survivability and armour

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Offensive armament

Suspended armament

Defensive armament

Usage in battles

Manual Engine Control

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links