The Ilyushin Il-2 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-2) is a ground-attack plane that was produced by the Soviet Union in large numbers during the Second World War.

Russian close support and ground attack aircraft Ilyushin Il-2M3 Stormovik. History, development, service, specifications, pictures and 3D model.

Aug 26, 2020 · The modified Il-2 didn't receive any official name, being simply described as So Strelkoi (arrow); in postwar literature it's often called Il-2M3, or Il-2 type 3; it could also be …

Apr 14, 2022 · The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the Ilyushin IL-2M3 Ground Attack / Close Air Support Aircraft.

Jun 22, 2016 · The Shturmovik’s engine was also upgraded with the AM-38F, which provided 1,750 HP. Finally, the aircraft’s armor was increased from 700kg to 950kg. Following these …

Dec 17, 2024 · This installment of Randy’s Warbird Profiles takes a look at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik. [Photo by Randy Malmstrom] Ilyushin Il …

Ilyushin Il-2M3 (Il-2 type 3 / Il-2 model 1944) built in Zavod 18 was tested by the NII-VVS in September-October 1943, flown by the test pilot V.K.Kokkinaki. The Ilyushin Il-2 (Russian: …

Il-2M3 Shturmovik The Ilyushin-2 Shturmovik ground-attack aircraft was one of the most important Soviet combat aircraft of World War II, the Il-2 was a well-designed and effective aircraft, and …

A heavily armored ground-attack monoplane, the Il-2M3 was the backbone of the Soviet ground-attack units in WWII. Its deadly efficiency originated not only from powerful weapon, but also …

The Ilyushin Il-2 is a single-engine two-seat ground-attack aircraft developed by the Soviet design bureau Ilyushin OKB.