The Il-2 Sturmovik is a two-seat combat aircraft. The Il-2's armour covers the entire fuselage front section and engine. Often called the "concrete airplane", the Il-2 required concentrated enemy fire to take it down.[1]
Background[]
Just like the Russian people, Soviet industry answered the call to battle when the Germans invaded. One of its most impressive feats was the Ilyushin Sturmovik: between the Il-2 and Il-10, over 36,000 were built. The Il-2 is the model featured in War Front.
Overview[]
- Pros: Can provide quick strikes to enemy fortifications and installations, as well as serve in a ground-attack role against slow-moving enemy armour or infantry formations.
- Cons: Like the Yakovlev, the Sturmovik's armour is weak in comparison to enemy fighter-bombers.
- Bottom Line: Keep some of these available at all times, but building too many is a waste of Army Points better spent on infantry or armoured units.
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References[]
- ↑ Digital Reality, 10tacle Studios AG, War Front: Turning Point. February 23, 2007.
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