The Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most significant ground-attack aircraft of WWII. It incorporated a sturdy monocoque construction and excellent armor protection to make it perfect for ground attack operations. It was initially conceived as a two-seat design but due to weight issues it was re-designed as a lighter single-seat aircraft in 1940. As production began in 1941, the aircraft was designated as the Il-2. Heavy losses of the single-seat aircraft during combat forced the addition of a rear gunner position in 1943. Later variants featured improvements such as swept outer wings for better handling. The Il-2 contributed greatly to the eventual Russian victory over Nazi Germany. Joseph Stalin himself famously noted that the aircraft was as vital to the Russian Army as air and bread.
Colori consigliati (non inclusi):
- X10 - Gun Metal
- X11 - Chrome Silver
- X12 - Gold Leaf
- X18 - Semi Gloss Black
- X2 - White
- X5 - Green
- X7 - Red
- XF1 - Flat Black
- XF10 - Flat Brown
- XF15 - Flat Flesh
- XF16 - Flat Aluminum
- XF2 - Flat White
- XF22 - RLM Grey
- XF23 - Light Blue
- XF24 - Dark Grey
- XF49 - Khaki
- XF52 - Flat Earth
- XF56 - Metallic Grey
- XF57 - Buff
- XF58 - Olive Green
- XF59 - Desert Yellow
- XF6 - Copper
- XF64 - Red Brown
- XF7 - Flat Red
- XF8 - Flat Blue
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