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{{About | {{About | ||
− | | about = Soviet | + | | about = Soviet strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}''' |
| usage = other variants | | usage = other variants | ||
| link = IL-2 (Family) | | link = IL-2 (Family) | ||
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+ | {{Specs-Card | ||
+ | |code=il_2_37_1943 | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory"]]. | |
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− | The IL-2-37 is the slowest of all of the extended-cockpit IL-2 variants (those featuring a gunner). As such, the IL-2-37 should be played as | + | The IL-2-37 is the slowest of all of the extended-cockpit IL-2 variants (those featuring a gunner). As such, the IL-2-37 should be played as a strike aircraft and only as a strike aircraft. Anything else will get it destroyed very quickly. |
− | The IL-2-37 is meant for swooping down and taking out tanks with | + | The IL-2-37 is meant for swooping down and taking out tanks with its dual 37 mm NS-37 cannons. It does a fairly decent job at doing so, it is recommended to dive at a high angle and shoot the top of the tank to set them on fire or kill the crew. |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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! Stock | ! Stock | ||
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! - | ||
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− | | {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || | + | | 620 <!-- {{Specs|destruction|body}} --> || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 418 || 270 || ~13 || ~13 |
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | {{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | ||
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* 6 mm Steel plate behind propeller. | * 6 mm Steel plate behind propeller. | ||
* 4 mm Steel plate covering the front fuselage. | * 4 mm Steel plate covering the front fuselage. | ||
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{{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}} | ||
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− | {{main|FAB- | + | {{main|FAB-50sv (50 kg)|FAB-100sv (100 kg)}} |
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance: | ||
* Without load | * Without load | ||
− | * 4 x 50 kg FAB- | + | * 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total) |
− | * 2 x 100 kg FAB- | + | * 2 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (200 kg total) |
=== Defensive armament === | === Defensive armament === | ||
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'''37 mm's''' | '''37 mm's''' | ||
− | The IL-2-37 comes with a pair of 37 mm guns, each with | + | The IL-2-37 comes with a pair of 37 mm guns, each with 56 rounds loaded. In tank battles, dive from above and attack targets through their more vulnerable roof. In air battles, come from the side or back as enemies are usually travelling in a straight line. Set a gun targeting distance of no less than 500 m so the IL-2-37 can pull out of the fray once it passes over. When the enemy is in sights, fire once and see if the shots hit and kill the target. If it doesn't, fire again, and pull out of the engagement if the target was not destroyed in the two volleys. Go around for another pass or focus on a new ground target in the IL-2-37's flight path. |
=== Manual Engine Control === | === Manual Engine Control === | ||
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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 | | 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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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Great at ground striking | * Great at ground striking | ||
* Has dual 37 mm NS-37 cannons on the wings | * Has dual 37 mm NS-37 cannons on the wings | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Hard to fly | * Hard to fly | ||
* Takes skill to fly at low speeds | * Takes skill to fly at low speeds | ||
− | * Does not want to roll when exceeding 500 | + | * Does not want to roll when exceeding 500 km/h (310 mph) |
− | * The armament weight restricts the amount of payload | + | * The armament weight restricts the amount of payload ordnance |
* No rocket armament | * No rocket armament | ||
* Stock aircraft has an abhorrent turning radius | * Stock aircraft has an abhorrent turning radius | ||
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Based on the two-seat Il-2, armed with Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 in conformable gun pods under the wings, instead of the 20/23 mm cannons, this version is an attempt to create an anti-tank aircraft, first used in combat during the Battle of Kursk. However, the combat effectiveness was quite low and production of the variant was limited to about 3,500. Moreover, the bomb load was decreased from 600 kg to 200 kg. It was replaced by the conventional Il-2 attackers armed with cassettes with cumulative bomblets. | Based on the two-seat Il-2, armed with Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 in conformable gun pods under the wings, instead of the 20/23 mm cannons, this version is an attempt to create an anti-tank aircraft, first used in combat during the Battle of Kursk. However, the combat effectiveness was quite low and production of the variant was limited to about 3,500. Moreover, the bomb load was decreased from 600 kg to 200 kg. It was replaced by the conventional Il-2 attackers armed with cassettes with cumulative bomblets. | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=il_2_37_1943 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''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.'' | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/4543-profile-il-2-37-the-sturmovik-tankbuster-en|[Vehicle Profile] IL-2-37 - The Sturmovik Tankbuster]] | * [[wt:en/news/4543-profile-il-2-37-the-sturmovik-tankbuster-en|[Vehicle Profile] IL-2-37 - The Sturmovik Tankbuster]] | ||
+ | * [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/234784-ilyushin-il-2m-ns-37/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance] | ||
* [[wikipedia:Ilyushin_Il-2|[WIkipedia] Ilyushin IL-2]] | * [[wikipedia:Ilyushin_Il-2|[WIkipedia] Ilyushin IL-2]] | ||
{{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}} | {{AirManufacturer Ilyushin}} | ||
− | {{USSR | + | {{USSR strike aircraft}} |
Latest revision as of 18:37, 8 June 2024
This page is about the Soviet strike aircraft IL-2-37. For other variants, see IL-2 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The IL-2-37 is a rank II Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB), 2.7 (RB), and 3.7 (SB). It was introduced in Update 1.49 "Weapons of Victory".
The IL-2-37 is the slowest of all of the extended-cockpit IL-2 variants (those featuring a gunner). As such, the IL-2-37 should be played as a strike aircraft and only as a strike aircraft. Anything else will get it destroyed very quickly.
The IL-2-37 is meant for swooping down and taking out tanks with its dual 37 mm NS-37 cannons. It does a fairly decent job at doing so, it is recommended to dive at a high angle and shoot the top of the tank to set them on fire or kill the crew.
General info
Flight performance
Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 1,320 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
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AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
Stock | 369 | 353 | 5200 | 41.3 | 42.6 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 550 |
Upgraded | 408 | 391 | 38.7 | 39.8 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
Details
Features | ||||
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Combat flaps | Take-off flaps | Landing flaps | Air brakes | Arrestor gear |
X | ✓ | ✓ | X | X |
Limits | ||||||
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Wings (km/h) | Gear (km/h) | Flaps (km/h) | Max Static G | |||
Combat | Take-off | Landing | + | - | ||
620 | 320 | N/A | 418 | 270 | ~13 | ~13 |
Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
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Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
< 320 | < 300 | < 370 | > 329 |
Survivability and armour
- 6 mm Steel plate behind propeller.
- 4 mm Steel plate covering the front fuselage.
- 12 mm Steel plate in air intake.
- 6 mm Steel plates around the oil cooling system.
- 5 mm Steel plates around the fuel tank.
- 6 mm Steel plates surrounding the cockpit.
- 64 mm Bulletproof glass in cockpit front.
- 4 mm Steel plate above cockpit fuel tank.
- 12 mm Steel plate separating cockpit and rear gunner.
- 6 mm Steel plate in front of the rear gunner.
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Offensive armament
The IL-2-37 is armed with:
- 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (56 rpg = 112 total)
- 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
Suspended armament
The IL-2-37 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
- 2 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (200 kg total)
Defensive armament
The IL-2-37 is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (150 rpg)
Usage in battles
Being a true attacker, it should head straight to its target immediately as the battle starts.
Tips for gunners
The gunner is extremely powerful and accurate even before upgrades, it is not uncommon to get three or more gunner kills in one game. Take advantage of the fact that many enemies will approach the aircraft from straight behind, so switch to gunner view and just aim for the cockpit of the enemy plane attacking the tail. Use the Armoured targets belt for the gunner, as they feature a cement-core round capable of penetrating through most bulletproof glass, engine casing, and armour.
37 mm's
The IL-2-37 comes with a pair of 37 mm guns, each with 56 rounds loaded. In tank battles, dive from above and attack targets through their more vulnerable roof. In air battles, come from the side or back as enemies are usually travelling in a straight line. Set a gun targeting distance of no less than 500 m so the IL-2-37 can pull out of the fray once it passes over. When the enemy is in sights, fire once and see if the shots hit and kill the target. If it doesn't, fire again, and pull out of the engagement if the target was not destroyed in the two volleys. Go around for another pass or focus on a new ground target in the IL-2-37's flight path.
Manual Engine Control
MEC elements | ||||||
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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 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Great at ground striking
- Has dual 37 mm NS-37 cannons on the wings
- Extremely generous ammo count
- One of the most durable single-engine planes in the game
- First Sturmovik model with a rear gunner
Cons:
- Hard to fly
- Takes skill to fly at low speeds
- Does not want to roll when exceeding 500 km/h (310 mph)
- The armament weight restricts the amount of payload ordnance
- No rocket armament
- Stock aircraft has an abhorrent turning radius
- 37 mm stock cannon repetitive shot spread unreliable
History
Based on the two-seat Il-2, armed with Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 in conformable gun pods under the wings, instead of the 20/23 mm cannons, this version is an attempt to create an anti-tank aircraft, first used in combat during the Battle of Kursk. However, the combat effectiveness was quite low and production of the variant was limited to about 3,500. Moreover, the bomb load was decreased from 600 kg to 200 kg. It was replaced by the conventional Il-2 attackers armed with cassettes with cumulative bomblets.
Media
- Skins
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
- [Vehicle Profile] IL-2-37 - The Sturmovik Tankbuster
- Official data sheet - more details about the performance
- [WIkipedia] Ilyushin IL-2
Ilyushin Design Bureau (Илью́шинa Опытное конструкторское бюро) | |
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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. |
USSR strike aircraft | |
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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 |