Su-2 MV-5

This page is about the Soviet strike aircraft Su-2 MV-5. For other variants, see Su-2 (Family).

Su-2 MV-5

BB-1

Su-2 TSS-1

Su-2 MV-5

BB-1

Su-2 TSS-1

USSR

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.7	1.7	2.0

Class:

Strike aircraft

Research:2 000

Purchase:2 100

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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

RB204 → 275

SB421 → 568

Total cost of modifications4 430

2 700

Talisman cost300

Crew training600

Experts2 100

Aces45

Research Aces110 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

10 / 30 / 60 %

100 / 100 / 100 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 220 Cost: 135 50 Radiator Research: 220 Cost: 135 50 Airframe Research: 330 Cost: 200 75 Compressor Research: 330 Cost: 200 75 Wings repair Research: 280 Cost: 170 65 Engine Research: 280 Cost: 170 65 Cover Research: 360 Cost: 220 80 Engine injection Research: 360 Cost: 220 80	EFS Research: 360 Cost: 220 80	shkas_belt_pack Research: 220 Cost: 135 50 KD-2 Research: 220 Cost: 135 50 shkas_new_gun Research: 330 Cost: 200 75 shkas_turret_belt_pack Research: 280 Cost: 170 65 Der-19 Research: 280 Cost: 170 65 shkas_turret_new_gun Research: 360 Cost: 220 80

Armaments

Offensive armament

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

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 250 kg BRAB-220 (1930) bombs (480 kg total)

Defensive armament

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

• Skins and camouflages for the Su-2 MV-5 from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

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

See also

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• reference to the series of the aircraft;
• links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links

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