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Aviation
Tu-2S
IV
Rank
AB
5.7
RB
5.3
SB
5.7
Battle rating
USSR
Research country
Bomber
Main role
54,000
RP
Research
185,000
SL
Purchase
General information

The Tu-2S (NATO reporting name: "Bat") was a frontline bomber developed by the Tupolev Design Bureau in 1943. By mid-1941, the Tu-2 project was ready for production, but the Great Patriotic War began, causing factories and design bureaus to evacuate. There was also a shortage of scarce parts and materials, and troops demanded more fighter planes. These factors meant that production of the Tu-2 ended with the 80th aircraft. However, work on perfecting the aircraft continued. Most of the initial problems were corrected, and the design was simplified to optimize production. At the same time, the aircraft received a more powerful M-82FN engine, which improved its flight characteristics. As a result, when production resumed in the fall of 1943, a new modification of the Tu-2S bomber (S stands for "standard") went into series production. The aircraft served as a frontline bomber along the more known Pe-2, fighting over the skies of Europe and Asia.

The Tu-2S has been in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.27. This aircraft boasts an impressive bomb load, excellent defensive armament, and effective main armament. These features enable the Tu-2S to shoot down enemy bombers and fighters in flight. Its survivability is significantly increased by self-sealing fuel tanks and crew armor. However, its maximum speed is subpar, meaning enemy interceptors can catch up to the bomber. Additionally, its low climb rate prevents it from quickly gaining altitude.



Flight performance
Max speed
at 7,300 m 547505576524 km/h
Rate of Climb 8.14.712.74.7 m/s
Turn time 30.832.829.931.9 s
Max altitude 9,500 m
Takeoff Run 326 m

Landing
flaps
Take-off
flaps
Combat
flaps
Air
brake
General characteristics
Crew 4 persons
Engine
Length 13.8 m
Wingspan 18.9 m
Wing Loading 218 kg/m²

Weight:
Base weight 8.538.798.328.75 t
Fuel in main tanks 2.1 t (2h 18m)

Limits:
Max Speed Limit (IAS) 900 km/h
Mach Number Limit 0.81 M
G limit ≈ -4/8 G
Flap Speed Limit (IAS) L / T / C
310 / 380 / 437 km/h
Gear Speed Limit (IAS) 390 km/h
Offensive armament
2 × 20 mm ShVAK cannon
Ammunition 300 rounds
Fire rate 800 shots/min
One-second Burst Mass 1.29 kg

BeltBelt fillingArmor penetration (mm) at a distance:
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Defensive armament
3 × Turret — 12.7 mm Berezin UBT machine gun
Ammunition 790 rounds
Fire rate 1,026 shots/min
One-second Burst Mass 0.82 kg

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Suspended armament
Max weight 3,250 kg
Wing loading left / right
Maximum 1,625 kg
Max. difference 1,100 kg

NameWeightSlot
226 kg
255 kg
468.6 kg
510 kg
1,077 kg
1,012 kg
9 × 931.5 kg
2 × 451.9 kg
2 × 510 kg
4 × 903.8 kg
4 × 1,020 kg
Economy
Repair cost Basic → Reference
AB 2,418 → 3,078 SL
RB 7,012 → 8,926 SL
SB 13,019 → 16,573 SL
Crew training 52,000 SL
Experts 185,000 SL
Aces 940 GE
Research Aces 480,000 RP
Reward multiplier AB / RB / SB
100 / 220 / 500 % SL
166 % RP
Total cost of modifications 46,700 RP
84,800 SL
Talisman cost 1,500 GE


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