IL-2 Shturmovik by ratfugel
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Description
Practically a flying tank, there was so much armour aboard this aircraft.Over 30,000 of these were built. Life expectancy of the aircraft was a practically unbelievable 10 hours. Until rear gunners were added this was actually true. Then the attrition rate reduced drastically. Max ceiling 6000 ft, operating height usually about 15 feet! Generally attacked in large numbers in line astern or in a large circle, hitting the soft rear parts of the German tanks. A devastatinggly effective aircraft capable of absorbing enormous punishment.
Comments (6)
daggerwilldo
Great history and a fine picture of the aircraft. really nice.
Osper
Nicely done art!!!! (as per usual) :)
TomDart
This is a new one for me and excellent render and valued text info.
kjer_99
An aircraft that I knew little about. Sounds like it would have been an exciting ride in one.
debbielove
All true! The Luftwaffe fighter Pilots (of experience) found that beam attacks worked best.. Great art, good job.. Rob
tracker234
Very good job on an amazing aircraft. Thanks!