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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.
 
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
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| 441 || 428 || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || 25.0 || 25.9 || 6.5 || 6.5 || rowspan="2" | 425
 
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| 480 || 460 || 23.0 || 24.0 || 11.2 || 8.6
 
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! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 
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! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
! Ailerons !! Rudder !! Elevators !! Radiator
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 8.5 mm steel - Pilot's seat
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* 10 mm steel - In front of gunner
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* 4 mm steel - Below gunner
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* Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in each wing, 1 in front of pilot)
  
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
 
=== Modifications and economy ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
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* 4 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (850 rpg = 3,400 total)
 
* 4 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (850 rpg = 3,400 total)
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* Without load
 
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* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 2 x 220 kg BRAB-220 (1930) bombs (440 kg total)
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
 
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* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)
 
* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Much of the fast ground attack gameplay from the previous BB-1 remains the same with the Su-2, with the notable difference of having 10 mm armour plating around the gunner's station. This single difference means that survival of the gunner against rifle-calibre fire is drastically improved, allowing you a greater chance to keep on shooting back.
  
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Versatile strike aircraft
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* Manoeuvrable and responsive
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* Internal bomb bay reduces drag
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
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* Only 1 x 7.62 mm defensive MG
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* Lightly-armoured and operating at low altitude, easy target for enemy fighters
  
 
== History ==
 
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OKB Sukhoi BB-1 (Su-2) "Ivanov" Short-Range Bomber with M-88 engine
 
OKB Sukhoi BB-1 (Su-2) "Ivanov" Short-Range Bomber with M-88 engine
  
 
In December of 1940, the BB-1 was renamed the Su-2, after designer Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi, and began to be constructed with the M-88 engine.
 
In December of 1940, the BB-1 was renamed the Su-2, after designer Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi, and began to be constructed with the M-88 engine.
  
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This engine, developed in the Tumansky OKB, was an upgrade of the M-87. The M-88 retained the original design scheme (air-cooled, radial, 14-cylinder) and had a takeoff power capacity of 1100 hp.
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This engine, developed in the Tumansky OKB, was an upgrade of the M-87. The M-88 retained the original design scheme (air-cooled, radial, 14-cylinder) and had a takeoff power capacity of 1,100 hp.
  
 
However, unreliable operation caused serious problems. The M-88 was continually suffering from piston burnouts, shaking, and increased oil consumption. Oil splatters leaking from the engine would splash on the cabin's transparent bottom, under the navigator, making it more difficult to aim bombs. In addition, the decision to replace the plexiglass canopy with celluloid was a mistake, as the new material quickly lost its transparency, reducing visibility. Nevertheless, the crew did appreciate the warm, closed cabin.
 
However, unreliable operation caused serious problems. The M-88 was continually suffering from piston burnouts, shaking, and increased oil consumption. Oil splatters leaking from the engine would splash on the cabin's transparent bottom, under the navigator, making it more difficult to aim bombs. In addition, the decision to replace the plexiglass canopy with celluloid was a mistake, as the new material quickly lost its transparency, reducing visibility. Nevertheless, the crew did appreciate the warm, closed cabin.
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Some of the Su-2s were equipped with rockets. Instead of bombs under the wings, five unguided PC-82 or PC-132 rockets could be installed in each location.
 
Some of the Su-2s were equipped with rockets. Instead of bombs under the wings, five unguided PC-82 or PC-132 rockets could be installed in each location.
  
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A new variant of the Su-2 was released in early 1941, featuring the M-88B engine. This modification improved the aircraft's performance. The oil cooler was moved to the midsection and the shape of the hood and suction pipe were changed. The plane's armament was somewhat reduced to facilitate construction. Instead of four ShKAS guns in the winds, two guns were installed, with 850 rounds of ammunition per gun. The bulky MB-5 tail turret was replaced with a TSS-1 turret, with a ShKas 7.62mm machine gun and 900 rounds of ammunition. However, the turret suffered from a number of problems, including a limited angle of fire and difficulty firing when in an air stream. In the spring of 1941, 250 aircraft were produced with the TSS-1. Afterwards, the MB-5 was used. Bomb and rocket payloads remained unchanged.
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A new variant of the Su-2 was released in early 1941, featuring the M-88B engine. This modification improved the aircraft's performance. The oil cooler was moved to the midsection and the shape of the hood and suction pipe were changed. The plane's armament was somewhat reduced to facilitate construction. Instead of four ShKAS guns in the winds, two guns were installed, with 850 rounds of ammunition per gun. The bulky MB-5 tail turret was replaced with a TSS-1 turret, with a ShKas 7.62 mm machine gun and 900 rounds of ammunition. However, the turret suffered from a number of problems, including a limited angle of fire and difficulty firing when in an air stream. In the spring of 1941, 250 aircraft were produced with the TSS-1. Afterwards, the MB-5 was used. Bomb and rocket payloads remained unchanged.
  
 
The Red Army Air Force began to use the Su-2 in combat during the second half of 1940. By the beginning of World War II on June 22, 1941, 213 Su-2s were in service.
 
The Red Army Air Force began to use the Su-2 in combat during the second half of 1940. By the beginning of World War II on June 22, 1941, 213 Su-2s were in service.
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|UDvzWT2BSg4|'''The Shooting Range #28''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 03:22 discusses the Sukhoi Su-2.}}
 
{{Youtube-gallery|UDvzWT2BSg4|'''The Shooting Range #28''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 03:22 discusses the Sukhoi Su-2.}}
  
 
== 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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== External links ==
 
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* ''other literature.''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:05, 15 December 2023

RANK 5 FRANCE
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This page is about the Soviet strike aircraft Su-2 MV-5. For other variants, see Su-2 (Family).
Su-2 MV-5
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GarageImage Su-2 MV-5.jpg
Su-2 MV-5
USSR flag.png USSR
I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.7 1.7 2.0
Class:
Research:2 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:2 100 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Su-2 MV-5 is a rank I Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of 1.7 (AB/RB) and 2.0 (SB). It has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27.

General info

Flight performance

Max speed
at 6 500 m460 km/h
Turn time24 s
Max altitude8 900 m
EngineTumansky M-88
TypeRadial
Cooling systemAir
Take-off weight4 t
Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 6,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 441 428 8900 25.0 25.9 6.5 6.5 425
Upgraded 480 460 23.0 24.0 11.2 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 + -
620 350 394 340 340 ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 280 < 240 < 500 > 190

Survivability and armour

Crew2 people
Speed of destruction
Structural620 km/h
Gear350 km/h
  • 8.5 mm steel - Pilot's seat
  • 10 mm steel - In front of gunner
  • 4 mm steel - Below gunner
  • Self-sealing fuel tanks (1 in each wing, 1 in front of pilot)

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB160 → 216 Sl icon.png
RB204 → 275 Sl icon.png
SB421 → 568 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 430 Rp icon.png
2 700 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
10 / 30 / 60 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
Mods aerodinamic fuse.png
Fuselage repair
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mods radiator.png
Radiator
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mods armor frame.png
Airframe
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods compressor.png
Compressor
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods aerodinamic wing.png
Wings repair
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new engine.png
Engine
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods armor cover.png
Cover
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods metanol.png
Engine injection
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods engine extinguisher.png
EFS
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
shkas_belt_pack
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
KD-2
Research:
220 Rp icon.png
Cost:
135 Sl icon.png
50 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 1.png
Mods weapon.png
shkas_new_gun
Research:
330 Rp icon.png
Cost:
200 Sl icon.png
75 Ge icon.png
Mods ammo.png
shkas_turret_belt_pack
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mod arrow 0.png
Mods pilon bomb.png
Der-19
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods turret gun.png
shkas_turret_new_gun
Research:
360 Rp icon.png
Cost:
220 Sl icon.png
80 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The Su-2 MV-5 is armed with:

  • 4 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (850 rpg = 3,400 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: FAB-50sv (50 kg), FAB-100sv (100 kg), BRAB-220 (1930) (220 kg), FAB-250sv (250 kg)

The Su-2 MV-5 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 4 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (200 kg total)
  • 12 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (600 kg total)
  • 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (400 kg total)
  • 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
  • 2 x 220 kg BRAB-220 (1930) bombs (440 kg total)

Defensive armament

Main article: ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The Su-2 MV-5 is defended by:

  • 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, dorsal turret (900 rpg)

Usage in battles

Much of the fast ground attack gameplay from the previous BB-1 remains the same with the Su-2, with the notable difference of having 10 mm armour plating around the gunner's station. This single difference means that survival of the gunner against rifle-calibre fire is drastically improved, allowing you a greater chance to keep on shooting back.

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:

  • Versatile strike aircraft
  • Manoeuvrable and responsive
  • Internal bomb bay reduces drag

Cons:

  • Only 1 x 7.62 mm defensive MG
  • Lightly-armoured and operating at low altitude, easy target for enemy fighters

History


Archive of the in-game description

OKB Sukhoi BB-1 (Su-2) "Ivanov" Short-Range Bomber with M-88 engine

In December of 1940, the BB-1 was renamed the Su-2, after designer Pavel Osipovich Sukhoi, and began to be constructed with the M-88 engine.

This engine, developed in the Tumansky OKB, was an upgrade of the M-87. The M-88 retained the original design scheme (air-cooled, radial, 14-cylinder) and had a takeoff power capacity of 1,100 hp.

However, unreliable operation caused serious problems. The M-88 was continually suffering from piston burnouts, shaking, and increased oil consumption. Oil splatters leaking from the engine would splash on the cabin's transparent bottom, under the navigator, making it more difficult to aim bombs. In addition, the decision to replace the plexiglass canopy with celluloid was a mistake, as the new material quickly lost its transparency, reducing visibility. Nevertheless, the crew did appreciate the warm, closed cabin.

Some of the Su-2s were equipped with rockets. Instead of bombs under the wings, five unguided PC-82 or PC-132 rockets could be installed in each location.

A new variant of the Su-2 was released in early 1941, featuring the M-88B engine. This modification improved the aircraft's performance. The oil cooler was moved to the midsection and the shape of the hood and suction pipe were changed. The plane's armament was somewhat reduced to facilitate construction. Instead of four ShKAS guns in the winds, two guns were installed, with 850 rounds of ammunition per gun. The bulky MB-5 tail turret was replaced with a TSS-1 turret, with a ShKas 7.62 mm machine gun and 900 rounds of ammunition. However, the turret suffered from a number of problems, including a limited angle of fire and difficulty firing when in an air stream. In the spring of 1941, 250 aircraft were produced with the TSS-1. Afterwards, the MB-5 was used. Bomb and rocket payloads remained unchanged.

The Red Army Air Force began to use the Su-2 in combat during the second half of 1940. By the beginning of World War II on June 22, 1941, 213 Su-2s were in service.


Media

Skins
Videos
The Shooting Range #28 - Pages of History section at 03:22 discusses the Sukhoi Su-2.

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

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • 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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