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Unknown/Generic Undesignated (00-5612)
12 OCT 20
Ilyushin IL-2M Shturmovik
Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson,AZ
Serial Number: 5612
There is no ICAO code for an IL-2.
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This newly rebuilt IL-2M was just added to the museum's collection earlier this year. More from the PASM website:
https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/ilyushin-il-2/
Designed in 1938 as a medium range, single-seat bomber the IL-2 became the most produced aircraft of World War II. The initial single seat version entered production in early 1941 and remained in production until the summer of 1942 when it was replaced on the assembly line by the IL-2M two-seat version. The IL-2M was a stopgap design rushed into production to address the most serious flaw in the aircraft, the lack of a rear firing gun. This version of the Shturmovik was replaced by the Il-2 Type 3 in late 1943 which further modified the design to improve performance and stability. The modifications included a 15-degree sweep on the leading edge of the wing which improved the plane's stability, and a more powerful engine. The shortage of aircraft aluminum that plagued the Soviet Union for most of the war resulted in some of the Shturmovik's most interesting features. Until late in 1944 the wings and rear fuselage of the plane were built of wood, with only the heavily armored center section and nose of the aircraft being of metal construction. Eventually, over 36,000 Shturmoviks of all models were produced, making it the most produced aircraft of the war.
Wingspan: 47 ft 11 in.
Length: 38 ft 1 in.
Height: 13 ft 8 in.
Weight: 13,362 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed: 255 MPH
Service Ceiling: 11,480 ft
Range: 475 miles
Engine: One Mikulin AM-38 with 1,665 horsepower
Crew: 2
Manufacturer: Ilyushin
Markings: Soviet Navy, 7th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment, Red Banner Baltic Fleet, 1944
Designation: IL-2M
Serial Number: 5612
https://pimaair.org/museum-aircraft/ilyushin-il-2/
Designed in 1938 as a medium range, single-seat bomber the IL-2 became the most produced aircraft of World War II. The initial single seat version entered production in early 1941 and remained in production until the summer of 1942 when it was replaced on the assembly line by the IL-2M two-seat version. The IL-2M was a stopgap design rushed into production to address the most serious flaw in the aircraft, the lack of a rear firing gun. This version of the Shturmovik was replaced by the Il-2 Type 3 in late 1943 which further modified the design to improve performance and stability. The modifications included a 15-degree sweep on the leading edge of the wing which improved the plane's stability, and a more powerful engine. The shortage of aircraft aluminum that plagued the Soviet Union for most of the war resulted in some of the Shturmovik's most interesting features. Until late in 1944 the wings and rear fuselage of the plane were built of wood, with only the heavily armored center section and nose of the aircraft being of metal construction. Eventually, over 36,000 Shturmoviks of all models were produced, making it the most produced aircraft of the war.
Wingspan: 47 ft 11 in.
Length: 38 ft 1 in.
Height: 13 ft 8 in.
Weight: 13,362 lbs (loaded)
Maximum Speed: 255 MPH
Service Ceiling: 11,480 ft
Range: 475 miles
Engine: One Mikulin AM-38 with 1,665 horsepower
Crew: 2
Manufacturer: Ilyushin
Markings: Soviet Navy, 7th Guards Assault Aviation Regiment, Red Banner Baltic Fleet, 1944
Designation: IL-2M
Serial Number: 5612
TYVM for sharing this click, Greg. I've been to many, many air museums but these ***** pics of yours is the first time I've ever seen one of these.
Thanks, Gary! Aircraft on static display in a museum are not usually very exciting, but the history they represent is often very interesting. And this one is pretty rare. Thanks again!
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