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== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a Rank {{Specs|rank}} Russian jet bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was introduced in [[Update_1.79_"Project_X"|Update 1.79 "Project X"]].
 
  
 
== 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. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.''
  
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! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
! rowspan="2" | Characteristics
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 4,500 m)
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====Details====
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==== Details ====
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| 15,613 kg || 16,106 kg || 17,303 kg || 18,510 kg || 20,281 kg
 
| 15,613 kg || 16,106 kg || 17,303 kg || 18,510 kg || 20,281 kg
 
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Maximum booster<br/>thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each booster, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}  
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2" | {{Annotation|Maximum booster<br/>thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB)|The maximum thrust produced by each booster, while mounted in the aircraft. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2"| {{Annotation|Combined engine<br/>& booster thrust @ 0 m|The total thrust produced by all engines and boosters. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}  
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! colspan="2" rowspan="2"| {{Annotation|Combined engine<br/>& booster thrust @ 0 m|The total thrust produced by all engines and boosters. NOTE: Thrust varies significantly depending on speed & altitude.}}
 
! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
 
! colspan="5" | Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
 
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* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannon (100 rpg = 200 total)
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* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
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{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)|FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg)|FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)}}
 
{{main|FAB-100 (100 kg)|FAB-250M43 (250 kg)|FAB-500 (500 kg)|FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg)|FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)}}
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{{main|S-5K|S-24|GSh-23-2 (23 mm)}}
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{{main|GSh-23-2 (23 mm)}}
 
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 
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* 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
 
* 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
 
* 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (250 rpg = 500 total)
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* 6 x S24 rockets
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* 6 x S-24 rockets
 
* 192 x S-5K rockets
 
* 192 x S-5K rockets
  
 
=== Defensive armament ===
 
=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
 
{{main|NR-23 (23 mm)}}
  
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* 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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===Manual Engine Control===
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| Radiator
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| Compressor
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| Offensive 23 mm
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| Gun pod UPK-23-250
 
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| Compressor
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| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| New 23 mm cannons
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| KD-3
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| III
 
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| Wings Repair
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| Wings repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| Turret 23 mm
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| C-24
 
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| IV
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| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 23 mm cannons (turret)
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| BD-4
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| UB-16-57
 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Turret and frontal armament are both useful against enemy planes
 
* Turret and frontal armament are both useful against enemy planes
 
* Quick stock grind
 
* Quick stock grind
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'''Cons:'''
 
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* Low top speed and acceleration, especially when stock
 
* Low top speed and acceleration, especially when stock
 
* Poor dogfighting capability
 
* Poor dogfighting capability
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== History ==
 
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Development work on the IL-28Sh (Sh = Shturmovik; attacker) began in 1967 after it became clear that the main fighter-bomber of the Soviet air force, the MiG-15, had insufficient combat loads. As a result of this, Soviet engineers once more began looking into the possibility of converting some IL-28 bombers into attack aircraft. This resulted in the creation of the IL-28Sh, a regular IL-28 modified to fit 12 external pylons suspended underneath the wings. This allowed the IL-28Sh to carry, in addition to its standard internal payloads, a large number of suspended ordnance options ranging from rocket-and gunpods to additional bombs.
 
Development work on the IL-28Sh (Sh = Shturmovik; attacker) began in 1967 after it became clear that the main fighter-bomber of the Soviet air force, the MiG-15, had insufficient combat loads. As a result of this, Soviet engineers once more began looking into the possibility of converting some IL-28 bombers into attack aircraft. This resulted in the creation of the IL-28Sh, a regular IL-28 modified to fit 12 external pylons suspended underneath the wings. This allowed the IL-28Sh to carry, in addition to its standard internal payloads, a large number of suspended ordnance options ranging from rocket-and gunpods to additional bombs.
  
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Testing of the modified machine began in autumn 1967, showing positive results. However, the way the Soviet high command envisioned to use the aircraft as an attacker contradicted some of the design choices made initially, while the aircraft was still intended to be used as a bomber. To fully utilize the destructive power of its expanded payload options and to avoid premature detection as well as anti-aircraft fire, the IL-28Sh was intended to be used at low to extremely low altitudes (going as low as 60 m). Operating at extremely low altitude like this meant that the crew of the Il-28Sh had to undergo special training in order to acquire the skills needed to use the machine this way. However, the biggest advantage that this kind of low-level flying offered was excellent visibility for both the pilot and bombardier as well as allowing the aircraft to be operated from front-line airfields. Nonetheless, testing also showed that the IL-28Sh wasn’t without its flaws. Not only did the IL-28Sh lack sufficient enough armor protection to be used in this kind of role, but that the risk of losing the crew in an emergency situation was far greater than usually. These severe drawbacks ultimately led to the IL-28Sh being classified as unsuitable for the role of an attack aircraft and the project was shut down soon afterwards. Despite 70 regular IL-28 units being planned to be converted to the attacker version, only a handful of them was actually modified before the project was shut down.  
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Testing of the modified machine began in autumn 1967, showing positive results. However, the way the Soviet high command envisioned to use the aircraft as an attacker contradicted some of the design choices made initially, while the aircraft was still intended to be used as a bomber. To fully utilize the destructive power of its expanded payload options and to avoid premature detection as well as anti-aircraft fire, the IL-28Sh was intended to be used at low to extremely low altitudes (going as low as 60 m). Operating at extremely low altitude like this meant that the crew of the Il-28Sh had to undergo special training in order to acquire the skills needed to use the machine this way. However, the biggest advantage that this kind of low-level flying offered was excellent visibility for both the pilot and bombardier as well as allowing the aircraft to be operated from front-line airfields. Nonetheless, testing also showed that the IL-28Sh wasn't without its flaws. Not only did the IL-28Sh lack sufficient enough armor protection to be used in this kind of role, but that the risk of losing the crew in an emergency situation was far greater than usually. These severe drawbacks ultimately led to the IL-28Sh being classified as unsuitable for the role of an attack aircraft and the project was shut down soon afterwards. Despite 70 regular IL-28 units being planned to be converted to the attacker version, only a handful of them was actually modified before the project was shut down.
  
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''- From [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5565-development-il-28sh-the-soviet-rocketeer-en Devblog]''
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''- From [[wt:en/news/5565-development-il-28sh-the-soviet-rocketeer-en|Devblog]]''
  
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|80ajQCMfdto|'''The Shooting Range #112''' - ''War Machines'' section at 04:32 discusses the IL-28Sh.}}
 
{{Youtube-gallery|80ajQCMfdto|'''The Shooting Range #112''' - ''War Machines'' section at 04:32 discusses the IL-28Sh.}}
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
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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/5565-development-il-28sh-the-soviet-rocketeer-en|[Devblog] IL-28Sh: The Soviet Rocketeer]]
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* [https://warthunder.com/en/news/5565-development-il-28sh-the-soviet-rocketeer-en [Devblog<nowiki>]</nowiki> IL-28Sh: The Soviet Rocketeer]
 
  
 
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IL-28Sh
il_28sh.png
IL-28Sh
USSR flag.png USSR
V Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
8.0 8.0 8.0
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This page is about the Russian jet bomber IL-28Sh. For other version, see IL-28.

Description

GarageImage IL-28Sh.jpg


The IL-28Sh is a rank V Soviet jet bomber with a battle rating of 8.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X".

General info

Flight performance

Describe how the aircraft behaves in the air. Speed, manoeuvrability, acceleration and allowable loads - these are the most important characteristics of the vehicle.

Characteristics Max Speed
(km/h at 4,500 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 860 834 11500 49.4 50.3 16.4 15.5 1,480
Upgraded 947 933 46.7 48.0 24.0 20.0

Details

Features
Combat flaps Take-off flaps Landing flaps Air brakes Arrestor gear Drogue chute
✓ ✓ ✓ X X X
Limits
Wings (km/h) Gear (km/h) Flaps (km/h) Max Static G
Combat Take-off Landing + -
0 400 600 600 400 ~7 ~4
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 500 < 600 < 600 N/A

Engine performance

Engine Aircraft mass
Engine name Number Empty mass Wing loading (full fuel, no boosters)
Klimov VK-1 2 13,170 kg 326 kg/m2
Engine characteristics Mass with fuel (no weapons load, no boosters) Max Takeoff
Weight
Weight (each) Type 24m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 82m fuel
892 kg Centrifugal-flow turbojet 15,133 kg 15,626 kg 16,823 kg 18,030 kg 19,801 kg 23,200 kg
Maximum engine thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100%, no boosters)
Condition 100% WEP 24m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 82m fuel MTOW
Stationary 2,678 kgf N/A 0.35 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.27 0.23
Optimal 2,678 kgf
(0 km/h) 		N/A 0.35 0.34 0.32 0.30 0.27 0.23
Booster (Solid fuel rocket) Aircraft mass
Number Booster
weight (each) 		Fuel
weight (each) 		Burn
Time 		Can be
shutdown		 Jettisoned
after use 		Mass with full booster fuel (no weapons load)
24m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 82m fuel
2 50 kg 190 kg 13s No Yes 15,613 kg 16,106 kg 17,303 kg 18,510 kg 20,281 kg
Condition Maximum booster
thrust @ 0 m (RB / SB) 		Combined engine
& booster thrust @ 0 m 		Thrust to weight ratio @ 0 m (100% with booster)
24m fuel 30m fuel 45m fuel 60m fuel 82m fuel
Stationary 1,682 kgf 8,720 kgf 0.56 0.54 0.50 0.47 0.43
Optimal 1,682 kgf
(any speed) 		8,720 kgf
(0kph) 		0.56 0.54 0.50 0.47 0.43

Survivability and 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.

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main article: NR-23 (23 mm)

The IL-28Sh is armed with:

  • 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, nose-mounted (100 rpg = 200 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: FAB-100 (100 kg), FAB-250M43 (250 kg), FAB-500 (500 kg), FAB-1500M-46 (1,500 kg), FAB-3000M-46 (3,000 kg)
Main articles: S-5K, S-24, GSh-23-2 (23 mm)

The IL-28Sh can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • 12 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (1,200 kg total)
  • 8 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 10 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (2,500 kg total)
  • 4 x 500 kg FAB-500 bombs (2,000 kg total)
  • 1 x 1,500 kg FAB-1500M-46 bomb (1,500 kg total)
  • 1 x 3,000 kg FAB-3000M-46 bomb (3,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 23 mm GSh-23-2 cannons, wing-mounted (gunpods) (250 rpg = 500 total)
  • 6 x S-24 rockets
  • 192 x S-5K rockets

Defensive armament

Main article: NR-23 (23 mm)

The IL-28Sh is defended by:

  • 2 x 23 mm NR-23 cannons, tail turret (225 rpg = 450 total)

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Compressor Offensive 23 mm Gun pod UPK-23-250
II Airframe New 23 mm cannons KD-3
III Wings repair Engine Turret 23 mm C-24
IV Cover New 23 mm cannons (turret) BD-4 UB-16-57

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Reasonable bomb load in air RB
  • Good armaments for ground RB
  • Good high speed manoeuvrability
  • Turret and frontal armament are both useful against enemy planes
  • Quick stock grind

Cons:

  • Low top speed and acceleration, especially when stock
  • Poor dogfighting capability

History

Development work on the IL-28Sh (Sh = Shturmovik; attacker) began in 1967 after it became clear that the main fighter-bomber of the Soviet air force, the MiG-15, had insufficient combat loads. As a result of this, Soviet engineers once more began looking into the possibility of converting some IL-28 bombers into attack aircraft. This resulted in the creation of the IL-28Sh, a regular IL-28 modified to fit 12 external pylons suspended underneath the wings. This allowed the IL-28Sh to carry, in addition to its standard internal payloads, a large number of suspended ordnance options ranging from rocket-and gunpods to additional bombs.

Testing of the modified machine began in autumn 1967, showing positive results. However, the way the Soviet high command envisioned to use the aircraft as an attacker contradicted some of the design choices made initially, while the aircraft was still intended to be used as a bomber. To fully utilize the destructive power of its expanded payload options and to avoid premature detection as well as anti-aircraft fire, the IL-28Sh was intended to be used at low to extremely low altitudes (going as low as 60 m). Operating at extremely low altitude like this meant that the crew of the Il-28Sh had to undergo special training in order to acquire the skills needed to use the machine this way. However, the biggest advantage that this kind of low-level flying offered was excellent visibility for both the pilot and bombardier as well as allowing the aircraft to be operated from front-line airfields. Nonetheless, testing also showed that the IL-28Sh wasn't without its flaws. Not only did the IL-28Sh lack sufficient enough armor protection to be used in this kind of role, but that the risk of losing the crew in an emergency situation was far greater than usually. These severe drawbacks ultimately led to the IL-28Sh being classified as unsuitable for the role of an attack aircraft and the project was shut down soon afterwards. Despite 70 regular IL-28 units being planned to be converted to the attacker version, only a handful of them was actually modified before the project was shut down.

- From Devblog

Media

The Shooting Range #112 - War Machines section at 04:32 discusses the IL-28Sh.

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


Ilyushin Design Bureau (Илью́шинa Опытное конструкторское бюро)
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 jet aircraft
Bereznyak-Isayev  BI
Yakovlev  Yak-15 · Yak-15P · Yak-17 · Yak-23 · Yak-28B · Yak-30D · Yak-38 · Yak-38M · Yak-141
Mikoyan-Gurevich  MiG-9 · MiG-9 (l) · MiG-15 · MiG-15bis · MiG-15bis ISh · MiG-17 · MiG-17AS · MiG-19PT
  MiG-21F-13 · MiG-21PFM · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-21SMT · MiG-21bis
  MiG-23M · MiG-23ML · MiG-23MLD · MiG-27M · MiG-27K
  MiG-29 · MiG-29SMT
Lavochkin  La-174 · La-15 · La-200
Sukhoi  Su-9 · Su-11
  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK · Su-17M2 · Su-17M4 · Su-22M3
  Su-24M
  Su-25 · Su-25BM · Su-25K · Su-25T · Su-25SM3 · Su-39
  Su-27 · Su-27SM
  Su-34
Ilyushin  IL-28 · IL-28Sh
Tupolev  Tu-14T

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