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{{Specs-Card|code=su-6_am42}}
 
{{About
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The Su-6 was a project by Sukhoi with the objective of creating an attack aircraft capable of surpassing the Il-2. The '''Su-6 AM-42''' was the name given to its last version. Compared to previous prototypes, it featured the same rear gunner as the third prototype, [[Su-6 (M-71F)]], but now with a liquid-cooled inline engine instead of a radial engine, the Mikulin AM-42. While this engine was less powerful than the M-71F, it proved to be more reliable. The Su-6 AM-42 was tested against the Il-10 in 1944, but the tests favoured the design from Ilyushin and the Su-6 never went into serial production.
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It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]]. The Su-6 is a ground attack aircraft made with a bit of the IL-2 mindset, but with some improvements regarding manoeuvrability and speed, while lacking protection. Despite the improvements, it is still not recommended to go for enemy planes as, unless it is a head-on, you will lose energy quickly and perish. The gunner can help deal with some opponents that stick to your tail, but with only 24° of horizontal guidance, it won't be able to help in most cases. The armour is good at the back, but it won't stop much more than a 12.7 mm bullet. Everything is compensated by the wide array of payload options, even allowing you to change the [[NS-37 (37 mm)|37 mm NS-37 cannons]] for weaker but higher capacity and easier to aim [[VYa-23 (23 mm)|23 mm VYa-23 cannons]], which can still take out pillboxes and light tanks.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet attacker {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.71 "New E.R.A."]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight performance ===
 
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
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* 4 mm steel surrounding the engine
 
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* 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner
 
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* 6 mm steel behind propeller spinner
 
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* 4 mm steel behind wing oil cooling systems
 
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* 4 mm steel beneath engine, fuel tank, and gunner
 
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* 6 mm steel on both sides of pilot
 
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* 4 mm steel on both sides of gunner
 
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* 12 mm steel between pilot and gunner
 
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* 8 to 12 mm steel in front of gunner<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
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* 55 mm (55°) and 50 mm (24°) bulletproof glass in front of pilot (centre/sides)
 
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* 60 mm (35°) bulletproof glass in front of gunner<nowiki>*</nowiki>
 
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=== Modifications and economy ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|NS-37 (37 mm)|VYa-23 (23 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
 
{{main|NS-37 (37 mm)|VYa-23 (23 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
 
 
* A choice between two presets:
 
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** 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total)
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** 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
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** 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
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** 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
  
 
=== Suspended armament ===
 
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{{main|RS-82|RBS-82|RS-132|RBS-132}}
  
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance presets:
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
  
 
* Without load
 
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* 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total)
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* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
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* 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total)
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* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (300 kg total)
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* 10 x M-8 rockets
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* 10 x M-13UK rockets
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* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
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* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
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* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
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* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
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* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
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* 10 x RS-132 rockets
 
* 10 x RBS-132 rockets
 
* 10 x RBS-132 rockets
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* 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
 
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* 6 x 50 kg FAB-50sv bombs (300 kg total)
 
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=== Defensive armament ===
 
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{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)}}
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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''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).''
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The Su-6, like the previous Ilyushin attackers, is a tough aircraft that excels at taking out enemy ground targets. The Su-6 comes equipped with two 37 mm cannons as standard armament, which can be swapped out for 23 mm cannons. With the 37 mm cannons, the aircraft can take out most ground targets with ease: even heavy tanks don't stand a chance with well-aimed shots to the sides or rear.  As they rapidly lose accuracy in full-auto fire, controlled semi-auto fire is required to make the most out of the 37 mm cannons. It may be easier to take out most ground targets with the 23 mm cannons (given they're far more accurate than the 37 mm cannons in full-auto). With either choice of cannon armament, the Su-6 can even be a lethal foe for enemy attackers who aren't too careful, though the 23 mm cannons are better suited to anti-air attacks compared to the 37 mm. Apart from the higher BR and different cannon options compared to previous Soviet attackers, the Su-6 plays much like the Il-2s that precede it.
 
  
 
=== Manual Engine Control ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Powerful, multi-purpose cannons to attack ground and air targets
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* Powerful, multi-purpose canons to attack ground and air targets
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* Good short term manoeuvrability at moderate speeds
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* Good short term maneuverability at moderate speeds
 
* Gunner & pilot are very well protected
 
* Gunner & pilot are very well protected
 
* Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets
 
* Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets
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'''Cons:'''
 
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* Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the offensive armament of opposing aircraft
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* Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the opposition offensive armament
 
* Bad sustained turn rate
 
* Bad sustained turn rate
 
* Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
 
* Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.}}
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{{Youtube-gallery|VHJN6ZWOmnY|'''The bane of tanks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 2:46 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|yHuUGzezChI|'''Best after-party picks''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} at 4:56 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''|sqYahRpZ9d0|'''You can customize every weapon in this plane - Su-6 (AM-42)''' - ''HowToPlay1337''|VSCwCJOW4-Q|'''The Shooting Range #117''' - ''Pages of History'' section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.|ex_Q6Yg6r_I|'''Realistic: SU-6 (AM-42) [Cute and Cuddly]''' - ''Jengar''}}
 
  
 
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This page is about the Soviet attacker Su-6 (AM-42). For the version with an M-71F engine, see Su-6 (M-71F).

Description

GarageImage Su-6 (AM-42).jpg


The Su-6 (AM-42) is a rank IV Soviet attacker with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB/SB) and 4.7 (RB). It was introduced in Update 1.71 "New E.R.A.".

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 3,000 m) 		Max altitude
(metres) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(metres/second) 		Take-off run
(metres)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
Stock 478 459 6000 25.8 26.7 8.6 8.2 800
Upgraded 531 501 23.9 25.0 15.2 11.2

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 + -
0 330 480 480 290 ~10 ~5
Optimal velocities (km/h)
Ailerons Rudder Elevators Radiator
< 350 < 380 < 395 > 323

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 articles: NS-37 (37 mm), VYa-23 (23 mm), ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The Su-6 (AM-42) is armed with:

  • A choice between two presets:
    • 2 x 37 mm NS-37 cannons, wing-mounted (45 rpg = 90 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)
    • 2 x 23 mm VYa-23 cannons, wing-mounted (120 rpg = 240 total) + 2 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns, wing-mounted (750 rpg = 1,500 total)

Suspended armament

Main articles: AO-25M-1 (25 kg), FAB-50 (50 kg), FAB-100 (100 kg), FAB-250M43 (250 kg)
Main articles: RS-82, RBS-82, RS-132, RBS-132

The Su-6 (AM-42) can be outfitted with the following ordnance:

  • Without load
  • 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs (400 kg total)
  • 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs (300 kg total)
  • 4 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (400 kg total)
  • 6 x 100 kg FAB-100 bombs (600 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg FAB-250M43 bombs (500 kg total)
  • 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
  • 6 x 50 kg FAB-50 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (300 kg total)
  • 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
  • 16 x 25 kg AO-25M-1 bombs + 10 x RBS-82 rockets (400 kg total)
  • 10 x RS-132 rockets
  • 10 x RBS-132 rockets

Defensive armament

Main article: Berezin UB (12.7 mm)

The Su-6 (AM-42) is defended by:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (196 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 Not controllable
1 gear 		Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage repair Radiator Offensive 7 mm Turret 12 mm DZ-40
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs New 12 mm MGs (turret) RO-82
III Wings repair Engine Offensive 37 mm VYa-23 cannon RO-132
IV Engine injection Cover New 37 mm cannons Offensive 23 mm New 23 mm cannons

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Well armored
  • Powerful, multi-purpose canons to attack ground and air targets
  • Good short term maneuverability at moderate speeds
  • Gunner & pilot are very well protected
  • Good payload options, including 10 x RS/RBS-132 rockets

Cons:

  • Gunner has restrictive firing angles
  • Defensive armament doesn't keep up with the opposition offensive armament
  • Bad sustained turn rate
  • Bad climb-rate compared to fighters
  • Uncontrollable at high speeds and bad redline speeds
  • Engine overheats easily

History

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Media

The Shooting Range #117 - Pages of History section at 04:42 discusses the Su-6.

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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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • encyclopedia page on the aircraft;
  • other literature.


Sukhoi Design Bureau (Сухого Опытное конструкторское бюро)
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Su-6  Su-6 · Su-6 (AM-42) · Su-6 (M-71F)
Su-7  Su-7B · Su-7BKL · Su-7BMK
Su-8  Su-8
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Export  ◊Su-22UM3K · ◔Su-22M3 · ◊Su-22M4
  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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