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technical data, advantages, disadvantages.
 
MiG-3, model 1940-41 Type: Interceptor
Power: Indicated: 1,200 HP Take-off: 1,350 HP
Top speed: Sea level: 505 km/h At 7,800m: 620-625 km/h
Turn time at an altitude of 1,000 m: 20-21 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 6.2 min
Climb in a combat turn: 850-900 m
Armament:
1 x12.7mm MG (BS);
2 x7.62mm MG (ShKAS).
Advantages: The fastest large-scale high-altitude interceptor in 1941. High static stability in pitch. Excellent responsiveness in high angles of attack maneuvers. Good maneuverability at high altitudes (over 6,000m). Excellent repair abilities. Practical, feasible production.
Disadvantages: Weakly armored. High landing speed - not less than 144 km/h. Insufficient maneuverability at low altitudes and long turn time at low altitudes (by Soviet Air Force standards).

MiG-3ud, model 1941
Type: Interceptor
Weight:
Power:
Indicated: 1,200HP
Take-off: 1,350HP
Speed:
Sea level: 515km/h
At 7,800m: 640km/h
Turn time at 1,000m: 20-21sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 6.2min.
Climb in a combat turn: 850-900m
Armament:
1x12.7mm MG (BS)
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS)
Main advantages and disadvantages are the same as in MiG-3.

MiG-3U
Type: Interceptor
Power:
Indicated: 1,200 HP
Take-off: 1,350 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 551 km/h
At 7,800m: 656-660 km/h
Turn time at an altitude of 1,000m: 20 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.1 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 900-950m
Armament:
2x20 mm cannons (ShVAK).

Yak-1B
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,180 HP
Top speed:
Sea level: 531km/h
At 4,100 m: 592km/h
Turn time at an altitude of 1,000m: 19 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.4 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,150m.
Armament:
1x12.7mm MG (UBS)
1x20mm cannon (ShVAK)
Advantages: Excellent serial front-line fighter. Excellent flight performance. Good vision from the pilot's cockpit. Made night flights possible without special equipment. High maneuverability and strong armament. Easy to control and master, even for pilots not highly qualified, which was essential in wartime conditions.
Disadvantages: Defects and imperfections that cropped up in the course of large-scale production (at the beginning of production, these defects had to be eliminated with the participation, and under management, of Yakovlev's design bureau).

Yak-7, model 1941
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,050 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 471 km/h;
At 5,000 m: 560 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000 m: 24 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 6.8 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 750 m
Armament:
2x7.62 mm MG (ShKAS);
1x20 mm cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: Serial front-line fighter with excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easily understood controls.Disadvantages: Defects and shortcomings that originated in the course of mass production led in most cases to a heavier construction.

Yak-9T
Type: Fighter/Ground Attack
Power: 1,180 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 533 km/h;
At 3,930 m: 597 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000 m: 18-19 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 5,5 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,100 m.
Armament:
1x12.7 mm MG (UBS);
1x37 mm cannon (NS).
Advantages: One of the best mass-produced front-line fighters featuring excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability and very strong armament. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easy controls.
Disadvantages: Big recoil effect of cannon.

Yak-9K
Type: Fighter/Ground Attack
Power: 1,180 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 518 km/h;
At 3,930 m: 573 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000 m: 21 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 6,5 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,050 m.
Armament:
1x12.7 mm MG (UBS);
1x45 mm cannon (NS).
Advantages: One of the best mass-produced front-line fighters featuring excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability and very strong armament. Very good aircraft durability. Simple and easy controls.
Disadvantages: Heavy recoil effect of the cannon. Only shooting with 2-3 rounds was possible without losing target direction due to this recoil.

Yak-9U
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,500 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 575-600 km/h;
At 5,000 m: 672-700 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000 m: 20 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 5 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,280 m.
Armament:
2x12.7 mm MG (UBS);
1x20 mm cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: One of the best serial front-line fighters featuring excellent performance characteristics. Improved aerodynamics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Ability to climb to the ceiling at non-stop maximum rate of power. Horizontal flight at maximum speed without engine overheat in standard atmospheric conditions. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easy controls.
Disadvantages: The first serial aircraft had essential shortcomings related for the most part to VK-107A engine operation (overheating and loss of oil).

Yak-3
Type: Fighter
Weight:
Power: 1,240 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 567 km/h;
At 4,100 m: 646 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000 m: 17-18 sec.
Climb to 5,000 m: 4.5 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,200 m.
Armament:
2x12.7 mm MG (UBS);
1x20 mm cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: One of the best mass-produced front-line fighters of the end of the Second World war, featuring a high flight performance. Improved aerodynamics. High maneuverability and strong ammo. Absolute superiority in terms of combat features over the latest German, English and American piston-engined planes at altitudes of up to 5,000-6,000m. Higher aircraft durability. Simple and easily teachable controls.
Disadvantages: The first mass-produced aircraft displayed essential factory defects related to losses of upper sheeting from the wing frame when diving at maximum speed. On account of its limited fuel supply, it was impossible to use the aircraft for bomber escort.

LaGG-3, model 1941
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,050 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 498 km/h;
At 5,000m: 575 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 20 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 6.8min.
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm MG (BS);
1x20mm cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: Excellent performance characteristics for that time period. High maneuverability and strong armament. Long range. Increased aircraft durability.
Disadvantages: Rather long revision of the aircraft in the course of large-scale production. Low-quality treatment of the fuselage and wing surface, non-retractable tail wheel in the first series provoking reduction of speed characteristics. Poor rear visibility. First serial planes prone to fall into spin eliminated in 1941 with the introduction of automatic leading edge slats. Quick loss of speed in continuous maneuvers.


LaGG-3, 1943 model
Type: Fighter
Engine: M-105PF.
Power: 1,180 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 542 km/h;
At 3,560m: 591 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 19 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.6min.
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
1x12.7mm MG (BS);
1x20mm Cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: Excellent aircraft flight performance. High maneuverability and strong armament. Increased aircraft durability.
Disadvantages: Insufficient rear visibility. Quick loss of speed in continuous maneuvers.

LaGG-3 IT, 1943 model
Type: Fighter/Ground Attack
Weight:
Power: 1,180 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 542 km/h;
At 3,560m: 591 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 19 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.6min.
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
1x12.7mm (BS);
1x37mm (NS-37).
Advantages: Excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Increased aircraft durability.
Disadvantages: Insufficient rear cockpit visibility. Quick loss of speed in long-drawn maneuvers. Insufficient maximum speed for the year 1943.

La-5FN
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,850 HP
Speed:
Sea level (with 10-minute boost): 583 km/h;
At 6,250m: 634 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 18.5 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.2min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,100m.
Armament:
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK).
Advantages: Excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Full combat superiority over the period's most recent German aircraft at low and medium altitude. Good visibility from the cockpit. Increased aircraft durability.
Disadvantages: Heavy weight of the aircraft not allowing to use engine power to the full. Wooden construction of the first serial aircraft.

La-7
Type: Fighter
Power: 1,850 HP
Speed:
Sea level (with speed-up): 597 km/h;
At 6,000m: 680 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 18 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 4.5 min.
Climb in a combat turn: 1,200m.
Armament:
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK) or
3x20mm cannon (B-20).
Advantages: One of the best serial front-line fighters of the end of the war with excellent flight performance. Improved aerodynamics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Absolute combat superiority over the latest piston-engined German, English and American fighters at low and medium altitude. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easily teachable controls.
Disadvantages: The culture of production was slightly inferior than that of "Yak" fighters of the end of the war and it was necessary to ensure weight reduction for wooden parts of the glider. As a result, the all-metal La-9 aircraft was created.

U-2BS (LNB)
Type: Light Bomber/Liaison/Reconnaissance
Power: 115 HP
Max. speed: 134 km/h.
Climb to 1,500m: 48min.
Armament:
1x7.62mm MG (ShKAS) or 1x7.62mm MG (DA).
Advantages: The best night bomber in its class during the Second World war. Excellent flight performance. Easy and simple controls. Reliability. Durability. Simple maintenance and multifunctionality.

Pe-2, 1940 model
Type: Dive Bomber
Power: 1,100 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 454 km/h;
At 5,000m: 540 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 8.5min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm (ShKAS);
2x12.7mm (BK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 1,000 kg.
Advantages: Excellent flight performance. High speed and range. Fully electric controls. Simple and easily taught controls.
Disadvantages: Weak on-board armament. Unreliable operation of some electric devices on the aircraft.

Pe-2, 1942 model (aircraft of the 84th series)
Type: Dive Bomber
Power: 1,100 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 436 km/h;
At 5,000m: 520 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 8.5min.
Armament:
1x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x12.7mm MG (BK);
1x12.7mm MG (BT);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 1,000 kg.
Advantages: Excellent firepower. Improved aircraft crew protection.
Disadvantages: Diminished vision from the lower part of the front hemisphere. Increased weight of the aircraft. Lower maximum speed.

Pe-2, 1942 model (aircraft of the 110th series)
Type: Dive Bomber
Power: 1,100 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 425 km/h;
At 5,000m: 505 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 8.5min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x12.7mm MG (BK);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT or UBK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 1,000 kg
Advantages: Strong armament. Improved armor protection of the aircraft.
Disadvantages: Insufficient field of vision in the lower part of the front hemisphere. Increased weight of the aircraft. Lower speed indices.

Pe-2, 1944 model (359th series)
Type: Dive Bomber
Power: 1,210 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 472 km/h;
At 3,900m: 534 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 10.5min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x12.7mm MG (BK);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT or UBK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 1,000 kg
Advantages: Strong armament. Improved aircraft aerodynamics. Excellent speed performance at altitudes of up to 4,000m.
Disadvantages: Increased aircraft weight. Reduced range and service ceiling.

Pe-3, 1941 model
Type: Heavy Interceptor/Bomber
Power: 1,100 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 444 km/h;
At 5,000m: 535 km/h.
Range: 2,150 km.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x12.7mm MG (BK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 1,000 kg
Advantages: Excellent long-range fighter-bomber. High range. Opportunity to be used as a barraging and night fighter-bomber. Simple and easily teachable controls.
Disadvantages: No crew armor in the front. Insufficient armament. Weak radio station. Absence of radio compass. Unreliable operation of some electro mechanic devices on the aircraft.

Pe-3bis, 1941 model
Type: Heavy Interceptor/Bomber
Power: 1,100 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 448 km/h;
At 5,000m: 530 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 10.2min.
Armament:
1x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
3x12.7mm MG (UBK);
1x20mm cannon (ShVAK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 700 k
Advantages: Excellent long-range fighter-bomber. Strong armament. Good crew armor. High range. Ability to use as barraging and night fighter-bomber. Simple and easily comprehensible controls.
Disadvantages: Weak radio station. Absence of radio compass. Small field of vision in the front hemisphere. Complicated orientation.

Pe-8
Type: Heavy Bomber
Power: 1,350 HP
Speed:
Sea level: ? km/h;
At 6,360m: 453 km/h. ?
Armament:
4x7.62m. MG (ShKAS);
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK);
Bombs of different weight on the inner and outside racks weighing up to 4,000 kg. (5,000 in overload)
Advantages: Excellent long-range bomber. Good armament. High bomb load and range. Good crew armor.
Disadvantages: Outdated, complicated fuselage and wing construction. Insufficient height. Outdated bombsights for bomb dropping (later used American, taken from damaged lend lease bombers).

I-16 (type 24), model 1939
Type: Fighter
Power: 900 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 410 km/h;
At 6,360m: 462 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 17-18 sec.
Climb to 3,000m: 6min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS).
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK)
Advantages: Serial front-line fighter with excellent performance characteristics. High maneuverability. Strong armament (for Type 24).
Disadvantages: Excessive sensitivity of aircraft controls peculiar to all Polikarpov fighters.

I-153 "Tchayka"
Type: Biplane Fighter/Ground Attack
Power: 1,000 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 366 km/h;
At 5,000m: 424 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 12-13.5 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 5.7min.
Armament:
4x7.62mm MG (ShKAS), or
4x12.7mm MG (BS), or
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK)
Advantages: One of the best if not the best mass-produced front-line biplane fighter. High maneuverability. Strong armament.
Disadvantages: Insufficient speed by the year 1941.

R-10, 1940 model
Type: Reconnaissance
Power: 730 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 340 km/h.;
At 2,900m: 370 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 18 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 14.4min.
Armament:
3x7.62mm (ShKAS).
Advantages: Multifunctionality. Good field of vision for the crew. Large coverage area for rear gunner's turret.
Disadvantages: Outdated aircraft construction. Weak armament. Complicated landing.

Li-2, 1939 model
Type: Transport/Bomber
Power: 2x1000 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 275 km/h.;
At 1,700m: 295 km/h.
Climb to 3,000m: 16.7min.
Armament:
3x7.62mm (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm (UBT).
Bombs of different weight suspended under the center section weighing up to 2,000 kg.
Advantages: Good flight performance. Multifunctionality. Reliability. Simple and easily taught controls.
Disadvantages: Weak armament. No crew intercom.

P-39N-1 "Airacobra", 1942 model
Type: Fighter
Power:
Indicated: 1,200 HP;
Take-off: 1,420 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 500 km/h.;
At 3,500m: 605 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: ? sec.
Climb to 5,000m: ?min.
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
1x37mm cannon (T9);
2x12.7mm MG (Browning .50 cal).
4x7.62mm MG (Browning .303 cal): wing.
Advantages: One of the best mass-produced front-line fighters of the Second World war with excellent performance characteristics. Excellent aerodynamics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Increased aircraft durability. Simple controls.
Disadvantages: Tendency to fall into spin.

P-39Q-1 "Airacobra", 1942 model
Type: Fighter
Power:
Indicated: 1,200 HP;
Take-off: 1,420 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 520 km/h.;
At 3,500m: 616 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: ? sec.
Climb to 5,000m: ?min
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
1x37mm cannon (T9);
2x12.7mm MG (Browning .50 cal).
2x7.62mm MG (Browning .303 cal): wing.
Advantages: One of the best mass-produced front-line fighters of the Second World war with high flight performance. Improved aerodynamics. High maneuverability and strong armament. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easy-to-use controls.
Disadvantages: While reduced, the tendency to fall into a spin remained.

P-39Q-10 "Airacobra", 1942 model
Type: Fighter
Power:
Indicated: 1,200 HP;
Take-off: 1,420 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 540 km/h.;
At 3,500m: 640 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: ? sec.
Climb to 5,000m: ?min.
Climb in a combat turn: ?m.
Armament:
1x37mm cannon (T9).
2x12.7mm MG (Browning .50 cal).
Advantages: One of the best serial front-line fighters of the Second World war featuring a high flight performance. Improved aerodynamics. High maneuverability. The tendency of falling into spin in maneuvers at low speed was considerably reduced. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easy to grasp the controls.
Disadvantages: Reduced armament on the aircraft.

Il-2, 1941 model (the first series) - single-seat
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 433 km/h.;
At 2,460m: 450 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 9.2min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK);
16xRS82;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: Unique attack aircraft of the Second World war possessing excellent performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easy to grasp the controls.
Disadvantages: No rear hemisphere protection. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2, 1941 model (2 series) - single-seat
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 433 km/h.;
At 2,460m: 450 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 9.2min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x20mm cannon (ShVAK);
8xRS82;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and comprehensible controls.
Disadvantages: No rear hemisphere protection. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2, 1941 model (3 series) - single seat
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 433 km/h.;
At 2,460m: 450 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 9.2min.
Armament:
2x7.2mm MG (ShKAS);
2x23mm cannon (VYa);
8xRS82;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and increased fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and comprehensible controls.
Disadvantages: No rear hemisphere protection. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2, 1941 model (field modification) - two-seater
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 420 km/h.;
At 2,460m: 440 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 11.5min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x7.62mm MG (DA) or 1x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x23mm cannon (VYa);
8xRS82;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 500 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Almost full aircraft protection. Simple and easily understood controls.
Disadvantages: Unprotected rear gunner. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2M 1942 (first series) - two-seater
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 396 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 426 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 14.7min
Armament:
2x7.62mm (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm (UBT);
2x23mm (VYa);
4xRS82 or 4xRS132;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Virtual full aircraft protection. Simple and easily understood controls.
Disadvantages: Reduction of aircraft speed. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2M, 1942 model (later series) - two-seater
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,500 HP;
Take-off: 1,665 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 396 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 426 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 14,7min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT);
2x23mm cannon (VYa);
4xRS82 or 4xRS132;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Virtual full aircraft protection. Simple and easily understood controls.
Disadvantages: Reduction of aircraft diving speed and maneuverability. Reduced flight performance. Short-lived construction of mixed metal/wooden wing type. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2 Type 3, 1943 model - two-seater
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,575 HP;
Take-off: 1,720 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 403 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 414 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 20min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT);
2x23mm cannon (VYa);
4xRS82 or 4xRS132;
Bombs of different weight weighing up to 600 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Virtual full aircraft protection. Simple and easily understood controls.
Disadvantages: Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2 Type 3M, 1943 model - two-seater
Type: Ground Attack
Power:
Indicated: 1,575 HP;
Take-off: 1,720 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 403 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 414 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 20min.
Armament:
2x7.2mm MG (ShKAS);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT);
2x37mm cannon (NS-37);
4xRS82 or 4xRS132;
Bombs of different weight, up to 200 kg.
Advantages: High flight performance. Strong armor and fire power. Increased aircraft durability. Virtual full aircraft protection. Simple and easily understood controls.
Disadvantages: Absence of muzzle brakes in the guns leading to strong recoil at firing and difficulties related to conducting aimed fire at pin-point targets with long fire bursts. Lower bomb load. Oil radiator vulnerability.

Il-2T, 1943 model - two-seater
Type: Torpedo Bomber
Power:
Indicated- 1,575 HP;
Take-off: 1,720 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 403 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 414 km/h.
Climb to 5,000m: 20min.
Armament:
2x7.,62mm MG (SHKAS);
1x12.7mm MG (UBT);
4xRS82 or 4xRS132;
1 45-12-AN torpedo.
Advantages: Effective aircraft for anti-ship operations.
Disadvantages: Oil radiator vulnerability. Lower maximum speed.

Il-2I, 1943 model - single seat
Type: Fighter
Power:
Indicated: 1,575 HP;
Take-off: 1,720 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 415 km/h.;
At 2,500m: 450 km/h.
Turn time at 1,000m: 28 sec.
Climb to 5,000m: 15min.
Armament:
2x7.62mm MG (ShKAS);
2x23mm cannon (VYa.
Advantages: Strong armor and firepower. Increased aircraft durability. Simple and easily taught controls. Excellent against any enemy bomber.
Disadvantages: Insufficient maneuverability and speed for opposing high-speed fighters. Oil radiator vulnerability.

MBR-2, 1937 model
Type: Maritime Reconnaissance
Power:
Indicated: 750 HP
Take-off: 830 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 238 km/h;
At 5,000 m: 245 km/h.
Climb to 3,000 m: 21 min.
Armament:
2x7.62 mm MG (ShKAS);
Bombs of different weight with an overall weight under 200 kg.
Advantages: Good flight performance. Simple and easy controls. No splashing into crew cabins on take-off. Good maneuverability. Excellent seaworthiness. Low cost price and simple production.
Disadvantages: Low speed. High load on the wing. High aerodynamic resistance. Impossibility of independently leaving the water.

Tu-2S
Type: Light Bomber/Dive Bomber
Power:
Indicated: 1460 HP
Take-off: 1850 HP
Speed:
Sea level: 482 km/h (509 km/h with 10min boost).;
At 5,400 m: 547 km/h.
Climb to 3,000 m: 9,5 min.
Armament:
2x20 mm (ShVAK);
3x12,7mm (UBT)
Bombs of varying weight with an overall weight of under 3,000 kg (4,000 kg in overload).Advantages: Excellent flight performance. Simple and easy controls. Good maneuverability. Excellent crew armor and gunnery protection of fighter attacks.
Disadvantages: Small life space for gunners.

G-11
Type: Glider
Gliding speed: 146 km/h
Landing speed: 82 km/h
Loadout: 12 soldiers with full ammunition