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{{About
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| about = premium gift Soviet strike aircraft '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| usage = other versions
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| link = IL-2 (Family)
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced as a [[wt:en/news/668--en|premium pack]] in [[Update_1.41#19.06.2014_-_1.41.27.12|Update 1.41.27]]. It was removed from the store after the 2016 clearance sale. It was again available briefly in the store during the [[wt:en/news/5232-shop-winter-sales-special-bundle-and-gift-certificates-en|2018 Winter Sale]] and has since been made available in-game for Golden Eagles ({{GE}}) for a limited time during the [[wt:en/news/5345-special-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2018]], [[wt:en/news/6588-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2020]], [[wt:en/news/7054-event-defender-of-the-fatherland-en|2021]], [[wt:en/news/7568-special-esport-defender-tournament-and-gaijin-store-sale-en|2022]] "Defender of the Fatherland", and the [[wt:en/news/8111-esport-defender-tournament-series-en|2023 "Defender Special"]] mini-events.
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The IL-2M "Avenger" is a premium variant of the [[IL-2M type 3]] [[:Category:Strike_aircraft|strike aircraft]]. It is an excellent variant of the [[IL-2 (Family)|IL-2]] series, a very well armoured aircraft, though somewhat little manoeuvrable and lacking in energy retention and as such it should avoid confronting fighter aircraft. However the offensive armament is nothing to be trifled with, the hitting power of the 23 mm cannons is more than enough to obliterate any enemy aircraft, but dogfighting should be left to purpose-designed fighters. It also has a rear gunner equipped with a 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, capable of dealing with any enemies attacking from the rear.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
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=== Flight Performance ===
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=== Flight performance ===
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''Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Maximum speed, maneuverability, speed and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
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{{Specs-Avia-Flight}}
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Though the IL-2M models are improved with the better AM-38F engine, the {{PAGENAME}} is still sluggish due to the overall plane weight. Speed, maxed out around the 400 km/h range, mean many fighters are able to catch up and outpace the IL-2M and take it down on their terms. Acceleration is decent up until a speed of around 330 km/h before slowing down. Though WEP is available on the plane, it doesn't seem to help assist in acceleration very well.
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The roll rate of the aircraft is particularly slow, which is exacerbated with wing-mounted weapons like rockets. Elevator and rudder response are up to par however and can be relied on for more responsive manoeuvres.
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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 1,400 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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! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB !! AB !! RB
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|-
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! Stock
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| 387 || 371 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 49.2 || 50.3 || 6.1 || 6.0 || rowspan="2" | 800
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|-
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! Upgraded
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| 430 || 409 || 46.9 || 47.9 || 11.4 || 8.6
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|-
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|}
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==== Details ====
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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|-
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! colspan="5" | Features
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|-
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! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear
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|-
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| ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || X    <!-- ✓ -->
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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|-
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! colspan="7" | Limits
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|-
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! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
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! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
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! 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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| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 447 || 418 || 270 || ~13 || ~13
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|-
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="4" | Optimal velocities (km/h)
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|-
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
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| < 320 || < 320 || < 320 || > 330
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|}
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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|-
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! colspan="3" | Compressor (RB/SB)
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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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| 750 m || 1,500 hp || 1,620 hp
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|-
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|}
  
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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[[File:ArmourScheme IL-2M.jpg|x250px|right|thumb|IL-2M armour scheme]]
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* 6 mm Steel - Propeller ring
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* 4 mm Steel - Armour plates surrounding engine compartment
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* 6 mm Steel - Encasing oil cooler
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* 5 mm Steel - Cockpit floor
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* 6 mm Steel - Cockpit wall/canopy lining
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* 12 mm Steel - Pilot/Gunner separating partition
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* 4 mm Steel - Upper canopy behind pilot
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* 6 mm Steel - Armour plate protecting rear gunner
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* 64 mm Bulletproof Glass - Forward canopy
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As can be seen by the list of armour types on the {{PAGENAME}}, the plane, like the other IL-series of attacker aircraft, has a capsule of armour surrounding the pilot and most of the plane's modules. While the thickness is not substantial, ranging between 4-5 mm of steel armour, they provide the engine, fuel tanks, and radiators a level of protection not typically enjoyed by other aircraft. The armour collectively also provides substantial protection to the pilot from the front, especially with a 64 mm thick bulletproof glass on the top and the collection of steel armour and modules below.
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The pilot's rear armour is also quite substantial with more 6 mm armour platings. However, the crew partition armour of 12 mm combined with the gunner's rear 6 mm of armour means that while the gunner may be knocked out more easily by an enemy at a six o' clock, the pilot can enjoy some more levels of protection for sustained flying.
  
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== Weaponry ==
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With the belly of the plane also considerably armoured, the only way to be able to attack the {{PAGENAME}}'s crew unimpeded is by attacking from above, where there are gaps in the armour for a direct hit onto the pilot.
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=== Offensive weaponry ===
 
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=== Suspended weaponry ===
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Though the modules and crew are considerably protected, the control surfaces on the plane are not. As such, the most likely way the {{PAGENAME}} can be downed is by a shot-off/busted wing, tail, or their respective control systems.
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''Describe the aircraft's suspended weapons: 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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=== Defensive weaponry ===
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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''Defensive weaponry 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.''
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{{Specs-Economy}}
  
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== Usage in the battles ==
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== Armaments ==
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{{Specs-Avia-Armaments}}
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=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|VYa-23 (23 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)
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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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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
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! !! width="7%" | 1 !! width="7%" | 2 !! width="7%" | 3 !! width="7%" | 4 !! width="7%" | 5 !! width="7%" | 6
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| rowspan="10" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_IL-2_(1941).png]]</div>
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! [[AO-25M-1 (25 kg)|25 kg AO-25M-1]] bombs
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! [[FAB-50sv (50 kg)|50 kg FAB-50sv]] bombs
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! [[FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|100 kg FAB-100M-43]] bombs
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! [[FAB-250M-43 (250 kg)|250 kg FAB-250M-43]] bombs
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! [[ROS-82]] rockets
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| 2 || || || || || 2
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|-
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! [[RBS-82]] rockets
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| 2 || || || || || 2
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! [[ROS-132]] rockets
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| 2 || || || || || 2
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! [[ROFS-132]] rockets
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| 2 || || || || || 2
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! [[RBS-132]] rockets
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| 2 || || || || || 2
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| colspan="7" | Maximum permissible loadout weight: 625 kg
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| colspan="8" | * Bombs on hardpoints 2/5 cannot be equipped in conjunction with bombs on hardpoints 3/4 respectively
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|-
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|}
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{{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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{{Navigation-First-Simple-Line}}
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* Without load
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* 4 x ROS-82 rockets
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* 4 x RBS-82 rockets
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* 4 x ROFS-132 rockets
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* 4 x RBS-132 rockets
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* 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (300 kg total)
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* 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
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* 4 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (400 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-43 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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{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (150 rpg)
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Operated by a single gunner, the Berezin UB can provide decent coverage of the {{PAGENAME}}'s rear. If an enemy loiters around the IL-2's upper six o' clock, the gunner can have a decent chance of reaching out and hitting, or even downing the enemy plane.
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== Usage in battles ==
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Tactically, as with all IL aircraft, the Avenger is best suited to ground-pounding at low altitude. Avoiding conflict with aircraft is a priority, as, though tanky, the plane will not withstand much-concentrated fire, especially to its wings. When engaging ground targets, approach at a slight climb before nosing down to begin a shallow dive towards them. Bombing in this way will nearly always allow you to get away from the blast wave, and the 1.5-second delay is more than enough for you to gain enough distance, even from the 250 kg bombs. If using both bombs and rockets, lightening the aircraft from the bombs will allow you to more effectively manoeuvre to use rockets before returning to base. Use bombs against tanks and pillboxes, rockets against groups of light armoured vehicles (and occasionally enemy aircraft), and use your machine guns and cannons for AAA, artillery, armoured cars, and enemy aircraft.
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=== Manual Engine Control ===
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
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! rowspan="2" | Mixer
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! rowspan="2" | Pitch
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! colspan="3" | Radiator
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! rowspan="2" | Supercharger
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! rowspan="2" | Turbocharger
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! Oil !! Water !! Type
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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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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Extraordinarily long WEP time at low altitudes
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* Extremely durable
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* Rear Gunner
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* Stable platform for rocket and strafing runs
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* Faster than the regular IL-2M and IL-37
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* Wide variety of payloads
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* Decent ammo count, even for the cannons
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* Can fly without wingtips
  
 
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* Slower than the early IL-2s
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* Rear gunner cannot engage targets beneath the plane
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* Unmanoeuvrable with bombs
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* [https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/195739-ilyushin-il-2m-mstitel-34avenger34/ Official data sheet - more details about the performance]
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{{USSR attackers}}
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{{USSR premium aircraft}}

Latest revision as of 13:19, 20 August 2023

Rank VII | Premium | Golden Eagles
Challenger DS Pack
This page is about the premium gift Soviet strike aircraft IL-2M "Avenger". For other versions, see IL-2 (Family).
IL-2M "Avenger"
il-2m_mstitel.png
GarageImage IL-2M "Avenger".jpg
IL-2M "Avenger"
USSR flag.png USSR
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.3 3.3 3.3
Class:
PREMIUM
Purchase:Bundle or Gift
Show in game

Description

The IL-2M "Avenger" is a premium gift rank III Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced as a premium pack in Update 1.41.27. It was removed from the store after the 2016 clearance sale. It was again available briefly in the store during the 2018 Winter Sale and has since been made available in-game for Golden Eagles (Ge icon.png) for a limited time during the 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022 "Defender of the Fatherland", and the 2023 "Defender Special" mini-events.

The IL-2M "Avenger" is a premium variant of the IL-2M type 3 strike aircraft. It is an excellent variant of the IL-2 series, a very well armoured aircraft, though somewhat little manoeuvrable and lacking in energy retention and as such it should avoid confronting fighter aircraft. However the offensive armament is nothing to be trifled with, the hitting power of the 23 mm cannons is more than enough to obliterate any enemy aircraft, but dogfighting should be left to purpose-designed fighters. It also has a rear gunner equipped with a 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, capable of dealing with any enemies attacking from the rear.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 1 400 m405 km/h
Turn time48 s
Max altitude6 000 m
EngineMikulin AM-38F
TypeInline
Cooling systemWater
Take-off weight6 t

Though the IL-2M models are improved with the better AM-38F engine, the IL-2M "Avenger" is still sluggish due to the overall plane weight. Speed, maxed out around the 400 km/h range, mean many fighters are able to catch up and outpace the IL-2M and take it down on their terms. Acceleration is decent up until a speed of around 330 km/h before slowing down. Though WEP is available on the plane, it doesn't seem to help assist in acceleration very well.

The roll rate of the aircraft is particularly slow, which is exacerbated with wing-mounted weapons like rockets. Elevator and rudder response are up to par however and can be relied on for more responsive manoeuvres.

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 387 371 6000 49.2 50.3 6.1 6.0 800
Upgraded 430 409 46.9 47.9 11.4 8.6

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 + -
620 320 447 418 270 ~13 ~13
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 320 < 320 < 320 > 330
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
750 m 1,500 hp 1,620 hp

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural620 km/h
Gear320 km/h
IL-2M armour scheme
  • 6 mm Steel - Propeller ring
  • 4 mm Steel - Armour plates surrounding engine compartment
  • 6 mm Steel - Encasing oil cooler
  • 5 mm Steel - Cockpit floor
  • 6 mm Steel - Cockpit wall/canopy lining
  • 12 mm Steel - Pilot/Gunner separating partition
  • 4 mm Steel - Upper canopy behind pilot
  • 6 mm Steel - Armour plate protecting rear gunner
  • 64 mm Bulletproof Glass - Forward canopy

As can be seen by the list of armour types on the IL-2M "Avenger", the plane, like the other IL-series of attacker aircraft, has a capsule of armour surrounding the pilot and most of the plane's modules. While the thickness is not substantial, ranging between 4-5 mm of steel armour, they provide the engine, fuel tanks, and radiators a level of protection not typically enjoyed by other aircraft. The armour collectively also provides substantial protection to the pilot from the front, especially with a 64 mm thick bulletproof glass on the top and the collection of steel armour and modules below.

The pilot's rear armour is also quite substantial with more 6 mm armour platings. However, the crew partition armour of 12 mm combined with the gunner's rear 6 mm of armour means that while the gunner may be knocked out more easily by an enemy at a six o' clock, the pilot can enjoy some more levels of protection for sustained flying.

With the belly of the plane also considerably armoured, the only way to be able to attack the IL-2M "Avenger"'s crew unimpeded is by attacking from above, where there are gaps in the armour for a direct hit onto the pilot.

Though the modules and crew are considerably protected, the control surfaces on the plane are not. As such, the most likely way the IL-2M "Avenger" can be downed is by a shot-off/busted wing, tail, or their respective control systems.

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB552 Sl icon.png
RB788 Sl icon.png
SB1 684 Sl icon.png
Crew training10 000 Sl icon.png
Experts67 000 Sl icon.png
Aces400 Ge icon.png
Research Aces570 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 60 / 110 / 220 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 136 / 136 / 136 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Mods oil.png
95 octane fuel usage
Mods ammo.png
ub_turret_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
shkas_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods turret gun.png
ub_turret_new_gun
Mods weapon.png
shkas_new_gun
Mods pilon bomb.png
Der-19
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods ammo.png
vya_belt_pack
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon rocket.png
RO-82
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods weapon.png
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RO-132

Armaments

Offensive armament

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

The IL-2M "Avenger" 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

The IL-2M "Avenger" can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

1 2 3 4 5 6
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25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs 6* 6*
50 kg FAB-50sv bombs 1* 2* 2* 1*
100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs 1* 2* 2* 1*
250 kg FAB-250M-43 bombs 1* 1*
ROS-82 rockets 2 2
RBS-82 rockets 2 2
ROS-132 rockets 2 2
ROFS-132 rockets 2 2
RBS-132 rockets 2 2
Maximum permissible loadout weight: 625 kg
* Bombs on hardpoints 2/5 cannot be equipped in conjunction with bombs on hardpoints 3/4 respectively
Default weapon presets
  • Without load
  • 4 x ROS-82 rockets
  • 4 x RBS-82 rockets
  • 4 x ROFS-132 rockets
  • 4 x RBS-132 rockets
  • 12 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (300 kg total)
  • 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
  • 4 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (400 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M-43 bombs (500 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: Berezin UB (12.7 mm)

The IL-2M "Avenger" is defended by:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (150 rpg)

Operated by a single gunner, the Berezin UB can provide decent coverage of the IL-2M "Avenger"'s rear. If an enemy loiters around the IL-2's upper six o' clock, the gunner can have a decent chance of reaching out and hitting, or even downing the enemy plane.

Usage in battles

Tactically, as with all IL aircraft, the Avenger is best suited to ground-pounding at low altitude. Avoiding conflict with aircraft is a priority, as, though tanky, the plane will not withstand much-concentrated fire, especially to its wings. When engaging ground targets, approach at a slight climb before nosing down to begin a shallow dive towards them. Bombing in this way will nearly always allow you to get away from the blast wave, and the 1.5-second delay is more than enough for you to gain enough distance, even from the 250 kg bombs. If using both bombs and rockets, lightening the aircraft from the bombs will allow you to more effectively manoeuvre to use rockets before returning to base. Use bombs against tanks and pillboxes, rockets against groups of light armoured vehicles (and occasionally enemy aircraft), and use your machine guns and cannons for AAA, artillery, armoured cars, and enemy aircraft.

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

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Extraordinarily long WEP time at low altitudes
  • Extremely durable
  • Rear Gunner
  • Stable platform for rocket and strafing runs
  • Faster than the regular IL-2M and IL-37
  • Wide variety of payloads
  • Decent ammo count, even for the cannons
  • Can fly without wingtips

Cons:

  • Slower than the early IL-2s
  • Rear gunner cannot engage targets beneath the plane
  • Unmanoeuvrable with bombs

History

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Media

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See also

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External links


Ilyushin Design Bureau (Илью́шинa Опытное конструкторское бюро)
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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
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