The Ilyushin IL-8 is a Soviet ground attack aircraft. In 1942, the design team at Ilyushin was tasked with improving the IL-2 and creating two new variants. The first variant, the IL-10 was to have improved performance and a reduced payload. The second variant, the IL-8, was to have reinforced armor and an increased payload capacity of 1,000 kg. Both versions were to use the new AM-42 aircraft engine, which had some shortcomings during ground tests. The engine ran intermittently, was prone to vibration, and produced excessive smoke. The IL-8's testing program with reinforced armor was otherwise successfully completed in spring 1944. However, due to the success of the IL-10, the aircraft never went into production.

The IL-8 (1944) was introduced as a reward for the Battle Pass season 14, "Airborne General". This aircraft is best suited for mixed battles because it has a decent bomb load and high protection. However, it lacks any rockets. Additionally, although the IL-8 is noticeably faster than the IL-2 at all altitudes, it is still far slower than fighters.