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== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Flight performance === | === Flight performance === | ||
| − | {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} | + | The flight performance of this plane is extremely sluggish, despite having a combined total of 4,000 horsepower, the plane still struggles to perform most maneuvers. It has a poor turn radius, low lock up speeds, and has a subpar climb rate compared to other aircraft at the BR. In mixed battles, the poor performance is often made worse with suspended ordnance options, which can up to 1.5 thousand kilograms of additional weight to the plane. The plane does however have a silver lining, at low speeds, landing flaps can provide a very high amount of lift, which allows the plane to turn on a dime. The flaps can withstand speeds no more than 280 km/h (155 mph), but they can allow for the plane to make sharp turns to get into position to use the 45mm cannons or establish a bomb line. {{Specs-Avia-Flight}} |
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| − | | | + | | N/A || N/A || rowspan="2" | {{Specs|ceiling}} || N/A || N/A || N/A || N/A || rowspan="2" | 400 |
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{{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | {{Specs-Avia-Armour}} | ||
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| − | + | The Su-8 has copious amounts of armor, similar to other Russian strike aircraft such as the IL-2. This means the Su-8 can withstand incredible amounts of punishment, especially from machine gun fire. Dual engines allow the plane to return home if one is taken out, and pilot armor protects the pilot in any head-on engagement. The Su-8 should take every head-on engagement possible for this reason. In addition to pilot armor, the rear gunner also has good protection from the front and back of the aircraft. | |
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
| − | {{Specs-Economy}} | + | This is a premium aircraft, which means all modifications will be unlocked when this plane is obtained from the Battle Pass or from a coupon on the Gaijin Market.{{Specs-Economy}} |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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* 4 x 45 mm NS-45 cannons, belly-mounted (50 rpg = 200 total) | * 4 x 45 mm NS-45 cannons, belly-mounted (50 rpg = 200 total) | ||
* 8 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 4,800 total) | * 8 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 4,800 total) | ||
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| + | The incredible NS-45 cannon seen on the [[Yak-9K]] and others is mounted on the Su-8. However instead of one cannon, the Su-8 wields '''<u>FOUR</u>''' of these monstrous cannons. Any round that hits an aircraft is almost guaranteed to kill it, and the armored targets belt can penetrate the tops of every tank at the Su-8's BR, as well as the sides of many lightly armored vehicles. There is a price to pay for having such incredible armament. The recoil on these guns is extremely significant, and given the plane's high gun recoil, it is recommended to fire in very short, controlled bursts. The recoil on this gun is effectively a stopping mechanism, as it can bleed so much speed when attacking a target, that you'll need to continuously adjust lead for every shot you fire. The gun velocity is pretty good, however it does not compare to the legendary German MK-103 tank busting cannon, which has a much higher velocity. You'll need to calculate for gun drop when shooting at ground targets from a distance of more than a kilometer. | ||
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| + | The smaller caliber ShKAS machine guns are also an important asset to this aircraft's success. They have an incredibly high rate of fire, and the Su-8 has 8 of them. This means you can effectively have a fire rate of '''240 rounds PER SECOND'''. This is an incredible amount of bullets, and any soft AI target in Air Battles will be completely obliterated by a short burst. Once again, this incredible feature has a price to pay. The guns have a tendency to jam rather quickly, so short bursts are the key to success. The guns are also mounted very far away from the nose. Gun targeting needs to be set correctly in order for maximum effect, 500 meters or so will be good for attacking ground units and spraying at pesky fighters. | ||
=== Suspended armament === | === Suspended armament === | ||
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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.'' | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 11 March 2022
Contents
Description
The Su-8 is a premium gift rank IV Soviet strike aircraft with a battle rating of 4.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Winged Lions" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season VI, "Firepower".
General info
Flight performance
The flight performance of this plane is extremely sluggish, despite having a combined total of 4,000 horsepower, the plane still struggles to perform most maneuvers. It has a poor turn radius, low lock up speeds, and has a subpar climb rate compared to other aircraft at the BR. In mixed battles, the poor performance is often made worse with suspended ordnance options, which can up to 1.5 thousand kilograms of additional weight to the plane. The plane does however have a silver lining, at low speeds, landing flaps can provide a very high amount of lift, which allows the plane to turn on a dime. The flaps can withstand speeds no more than 280 km/h (155 mph), but they can allow for the plane to make sharp turns to get into position to use the 45mm cannons or establish a bomb line.| Characteristics | Max Speed (km/h at 7,150 m) |
Max altitude (metres) |
Turn time (seconds) |
Rate of climb (metres/second) |
Take-off run (metres) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | RB | AB | RB | AB | RB | |||
| Stock | N/A | N/A | 9000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 400 |
| Upgraded | 574 | 550 | 24.1 | 25.0 | 12.3 | 9.3 | ||
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 | + | - | ||
| 720 | 390 | 437 | 380 | 310 | ~__ | ~__ |
| Optimal velocities (km/h) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailerons | Rudder | Elevators | Radiator |
| < 360 | < 360 | < 380 | > ___ |
Survivability and armour
The Su-8 has copious amounts of armor, similar to other Russian strike aircraft such as the IL-2. This means the Su-8 can withstand incredible amounts of punishment, especially from machine gun fire. Dual engines allow the plane to return home if one is taken out, and pilot armor protects the pilot in any head-on engagement. The Su-8 should take every head-on engagement possible for this reason. In addition to pilot armor, the rear gunner also has good protection from the front and back of the aircraft.
Modifications and economy
This is a premium aircraft, which means all modifications will be unlocked when this plane is obtained from the Battle Pass or from a coupon on the Gaijin Market.
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Armaments
Offensive armament
The Su-8 is armed with:
- 4 x 45 mm NS-45 cannons, belly-mounted (50 rpg = 200 total)
- 8 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (600 rpg = 4,800 total)
The incredible NS-45 cannon seen on the Yak-9K and others is mounted on the Su-8. However instead of one cannon, the Su-8 wields FOUR of these monstrous cannons. Any round that hits an aircraft is almost guaranteed to kill it, and the armored targets belt can penetrate the tops of every tank at the Su-8's BR, as well as the sides of many lightly armored vehicles. There is a price to pay for having such incredible armament. The recoil on these guns is extremely significant, and given the plane's high gun recoil, it is recommended to fire in very short, controlled bursts. The recoil on this gun is effectively a stopping mechanism, as it can bleed so much speed when attacking a target, that you'll need to continuously adjust lead for every shot you fire. The gun velocity is pretty good, however it does not compare to the legendary German MK-103 tank busting cannon, which has a much higher velocity. You'll need to calculate for gun drop when shooting at ground targets from a distance of more than a kilometer.
The smaller caliber ShKAS machine guns are also an important asset to this aircraft's success. They have an incredibly high rate of fire, and the Su-8 has 8 of them. This means you can effectively have a fire rate of 240 rounds PER SECOND. This is an incredible amount of bullets, and any soft AI target in Air Battles will be completely obliterated by a short burst. Once again, this incredible feature has a price to pay. The guns have a tendency to jam rather quickly, so short bursts are the key to success. The guns are also mounted very far away from the nose. Gun targeting needs to be set correctly in order for maximum effect, 500 meters or so will be good for attacking ground units and spraying at pesky fighters.
Suspended armament
The Su-8 can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
- Without load
- 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
- 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (750 kg total)
- 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (1,350 kg total)
- 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,400 kg total)
- 10 x RS-82 rockets
- 10 x RS-82 rockets + 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
- 10 x RS-82 rockets + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (750 kg total)
- 10 x RS-82 rockets + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 10 x RBS-82 rockets
- 10 x RBS-82 rockets + 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
- 10 x RBS-82 rockets + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (750 kg total)
- 10 x RBS-82 rockets + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 10 x RS-132 rockets
- 10 x RS-132 rockets + 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
- 10 x RS-132 rockets + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (750 kg total)
- 6 x RS-132 rockets + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
- 10 x RBS-132 rockets
- 10 x RBS-132 rockets + 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
- 10 x RBS-132 rockets + 3 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (750 kg total)
- 6 x RBS-132 rockets + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
Defensive armament
The Su-8 is defended by:
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (200 rpg)
- 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, ventral turret (200 rpg)
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).
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
Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".
Pros:
Cons:
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
- Videos
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
| 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 |
| USSR premium aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Fighters | Krasnolutsky's I-15bis · I-16 type 28 · Zhukovsky's I-153-M62 · I-153P · I-180S · I-301 · ITP (M-1) |
| LaGG-3-4 · LaGG-3-23 · LaGG-3-34 · Dolgushin's La-7 · La-11 | |
| Eremin's Yak-3(e) · Yak-3 (VK-107) · Yak-3T · Golovachev's Yak-9M | |
| ▂P-39K-1 · ▂Pokryshkin's P-39N-0 · ▂P-39Q-15 · ▂P-40E-1 · ▂P-47D-27 · ▂P-63A-5 · ▂P-63A-10 · ▂P-63C-5 | |
| ▂Hurricane Mk IIB · ▂Spitfire Mk IXc · ▂Fw 190 D-9 | |
| Twin-engine fighters | I-29 |
| Jet fighters | Su-11 · MiG-15bis ISh · MiG-17AS · MiG-21S (R-13-300) · MiG-23ML |
| Strike aircraft | IL-2M "Avenger" · IL-2 M-82 · IL-8 (1944) · Su-6 · Tandem MAI · TIS MA · Su-8 · Tu-1 |
| Yak-38 · Su-7BMK · Su-25K · Su-39 | |
| Bombers | Po-2M · Be-6 · MBR-2-M-34 · Pe-2-205 · TB-3M-17-32 |
| ▂PBY-5A Catalina · ▂Hampden TB Mk I · ▂A-20G-30 · ▂B-25J-30 | |
