Tu-2S-44 (China)

This page is about the Chinese bomber Tu-2S-44 (China). For other uses, see Tu-2 (Family).

␗Tu-2S-44

␗PB4Y-2

␗Tu-4

␗Tu-2S-44

␗PB4Y-2

␗Tu-4

China

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.0	5.3	6.0

Class:

Bomber

Frontline bomber

Research:54 000

Purchase:185 000

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Description

The ␗Tu-2S-44 is a rank IV Chinese bomber with a battle rating of 6.0 (AB/SB) and 5.3 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Flight performance

Max speed

at 7 300 m547 km/h

Turn time30 s

Max altitude9 500 m

Engine2 х Shvetsov M-82FN

Type

Cooling systemAir

Take-off weight13 t

Characteristics	Max Speed (km/h at 7,300 m)		Max altitude (metres)	Turn time (seconds)		Rate of climb (metres/second)		Take-off run (metres)
	AB	RB		AB	RB	AB	RB
Stock	522	504	9500	32.0	32.7	4.3	4.3	326
Upgraded	574	547		29.8	30.8	13.2	8.1

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	+	-
0	390	498	569	320	~8	~4

Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons	Rudder	Elevators	Radiator
< 360	< 360	< 440	> 302

Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
1,550 m	1,670 hp	1,968 hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude	100% Engine power	WEP Engine power
4,700 m	1,410 hp	N/A

Survivability and armour

Crew4 people

Speed of destruction

Structural0 km/h

Gear390 km/h

• 15 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
• 15 mm Steel - Between pilot and front dorsal gunner
• 6 mm Steel - On the front dorsal gunner's left hand side
• 15 mm Steel - In front of the front dorsal gunner
• 8 mm Steel - In front of the front dorsal gunner
• 12 mm Steel - In front of the rear dorsal gunner
• 15 mm Steel - In front of the rear dorsal gunner
• 8 mm Steel - Below the ventral gunner
• 12 mm Steel - In the tail
• Self-sealing fuel tanks (5 in each wing, 2 in the fuselage)

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 530 → 3 220

RB7 246 → 9 224

SB14 186 → 18 058

Total cost of modifications46 700

84 800

Talisman cost1 500

Crew training52 000

Experts185 000

Aces940

Research Aces480 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

100 / 200 / 510 %

166 / 166 / 166 %

Modifications

Flight performance	Survivability	Weaponry
Fuselage repair Research: 3 100 Cost: 5 600 200 Radiator Research: 3 100 Cost: 5 600 200 Airframe Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 170 Compressor Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 170 Wings repair Research: 3 900 Cost: 7 100 250 Engine Research: 3 900 Cost: 7 100 250 Cover Research: 5 100 Cost: 9 300 330 Engine injection Research: 5 100 Cost: 9 300 330		ub_turret_belt_pack Research: 3 100 Cost: 5 600 200 ub_turret_new_gun Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 170 DER-19PK Research: 2 600 Cost: 4 700 170 shvak_belt_pack Research: 3 900 Cost: 7 100 250 shvak_new_gun Research: 5 100 Cost: 9 300 330

Armaments

Offensive armament

The Tu-2S-44 (China) is armed with:

• 2 x 20 mm ShVAK cannons, wing-mounted (150 rpg = 300 total)

The Tu-2's powerful offensive armament of two 20 mm ShVAK cannons sets it apart from other bombers , most of which lack any offensive armament at all. Although not having amazing penetration the cannons are still useful against AI ground target in air battles, and some of the more lightly armoured vehicles in ground battles. The cannons also allow you to use your air spawn to engage enemy bombers, and can even be used again enemy fighters at opportune moments. The cannons mounting at the base of the wings means that convergence is not too bad of a problem, and the ammo load is fairly decent as well.

Suspended armament

The Tu-2S-44 (China) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

• 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (500 kg total)
• 9 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 4 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (2,000 kg total)
• 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
• 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb (1,000 kg total)
• 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb + 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (1,500 kg total)
• 1 x 1,000 kg FAB-1000 bomb + 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (2,000 kg total)

The ␗Tu-2S-44 has the same bombload options as it's counterpart in the Soviet tech tree, the Tu-2S-44. At 2,000 kg the maximum bomb load is fairly good for a light bomber, but nothing special compared to most bombers around this BR. If you are trying to kill ground targets then the 4 x 500 kg bombs loadout gives the best balance of lethality and number of bombs. Bombs can be dropped individually, making the load very effective.

Defensive armament

The Tu-2S-44 (China) is defended by:

• 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, front dorsal turret (190 rpg)
• 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, rear dorsal turret (250 rpg)
• 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, rear ventral turret (350 rpg)

The defensive armament of the Tu-2S-44 is among the worst it this battle rating, consisting only of three 12.7 mm machine guns. In addition the front dorsal turret and ventral turret have fairly narrow firing arcs; and none of the guns have a particularly impressive ammo pool. They can be useful in some situations, but you should generally not rely on the defensive guns for your survival.

Usage in battles

Once spawned (~3,500 m), locate what ground targets to engage. It is suggested to engage the targets farthest from the enemy's airfield in order to avoid detection. Attack pillboxes (light or heavy, it doesn't matter with 500 kg bombs) as these don't move. Only engage the AI tanks if there are no pillboxes, and if engaging the tanks, judge the speed of the tank column, and release the bombs, making sure to lead where the tanks will be as the bombs fall, not where they are in that moment.

When bombing anything, note that the center of the reticle should be aimed below the target by about a centimetre (looking at the screen). This will allow the bombs maximum precision. Remember to open the bomb bay doors before attempting to drop the bombs. Once the payload has dropped, begin attacking artillery and AAA guns with the 20 mm cannons. Fire in short bursts to conserve ammo, as the more of these light targets are destroyed, the better. Never attack light pillboxes with the frontal cannons! The ammo spent attempting to destroy these (~200 rounds) isn't worth it! Always attack lighter targets, or if the situation presents itself, enemy aircraft. Once the bombs and cannon ammo are exhausted, then high-tail it back to the airfield. Fully upgraded, the Tu-2S can maintain ~450 km/h on the deck, no problem. Be careful upon landing, as the plane tends to stall at ~175 km/h. Rearm, and repeat!

Specific enemies worth noting

Late War Props (Spitfire F Mk 24, Fw 190 D-13, F8F-1B, etc.):

These are constant opponents at the battle rating, so they should never be ignored. If possible, run back to base and don't commit to a head-on with props, as they have a little more time to aim their shots and steady their plane. Rely mostly on the defensive turrets if needed.

Player-Controlled Flak (Kugelblitz, Crusader AA Mk II, etc.):

These are the bane of bombers (especially medium-sized ones such as the Tu-2S-44). When the tracers fly, don't risk a dive. Circle around or find some unsuspecting flanker that is outside the cover of these AAA guns.

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	Controllable 2 gears	Not controllable

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Fast, for a medium bomber
• High wing rip speed (over 700 km/h)
• Air spawn in RB.
• Very easy to land and take-off
• Decent payload, 500 kg bombs are very useful in tank RB
• Forward-firing ShVAK cannons, can be useful in a head-on engagement
• Twin tail design leaves little restriction on back gunners
• Decently agile for its size
• Guaranteed to put out fires on fuel tanks due to pressurized gas system
• Very efficient in taking out individual ground targets
• Individual bomb drops, very effective in tank battles
• Engines can cool down even with a 100% throttle
• Can pretty much WEP indefinitely
• Great all-round visibility for a bomber/attacker, even has a downward window in the nose, allowing you to scan target area

Cons:

• Matchmaking pits the Tu-2S against jets and late/post war props
• Only two bombs when stock
• Can extinguish fires but sometimes it will just burn out before the fuel tanks seal in time
• Relatively small defensive armament
• Only one pilot and is not protected by armour from the front
• High stall speed (175 km/h, more of a pain when taking off/landing)
• Although it is fast, everything else is faster
• Performance starts to degrade with altitude
• Low amount of cannon ammo (150 rounds per gun)
• While gunsight is well above the cockpit, it is still obstructed by the sight itself, limiting downward visibility in a lead

History

In-game description

Tupolev Tu-2S Front Line Bomber with M-82FN engines, main post-war series (NATO reporting name: Bat).

After World War II combat operations had ceased, production of the Tu-2S continued. During peace time, the military could afford to demand that those defects which they had had to put up with during the war be eliminated. The in-flight view of the pilot and the navigator was still considered unsatisfactory. Although the plane's fire power was considerable, the bomber's defense capability was reduced due to the small angle of fire for its turrets. The bomb release system was unreliable. These and other defects were progressively eliminated on the post-war Tu-2S from one production series to another.

Beginning with series 41, a new lower hatch, opening outward, was installed for the radio operator/gunner, and in series 42, the amount of protective armor on the back of the pilot's chair and on the hatches over the cannons in the wings was increased. A second landing headlight was added to all production planes. Beginning with series 44, the gunner's in-flight view was improved when three small round blisters on each side were replaced with one large one. Removal of the wooden structural parts from the airframe began; specifically, the tail cone was once again constructed of metal. The designers widened the pilot and the navigator's cockpit canopy and equipped it with convex side blisters. Extendable footrests were added, facilitating access to the pilot's and navigator's stations.

One important novelty was the replacement of the defensive weapons with models featuring an increased sighting angle. The BUSh-1 blister mount was replaced with the VUS-1, the LU-UBT hatch mount with the LU-68, and the VUB-2M upper defensive turret with the VUB-68.

Series 51 featured new main landing gear wheels with an increased carrying capacity but a smaller size. At the same time, a new tail wheel with a reinforced fork was implemented. The bay of the new tail skid had to be expanded so that the modified wheel could be retracted into the fuselage. A grooved strip was laid along the starboard wing of the plane so that the crew's footing would not slip on the wing's smooth metal surface. In addition, a new RSI-6 command radio set was installed in the pilot's cockpit.

Beginning in series 52, the designers abandoned the wooden wing tips, the last leftover from the wartime economy. Now every Tu-2S was produced with a completely metal airframe. More sophisticated equipment called for increased power from the aircraft's electrical system, so two more powerful GSK-1500 generators were installed.

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