Ilyushin DB-3 "Bob"
Ilyushin · Soviet Union · first flew 1935 · bomber
The Ilyushin DB-3 was a Soviet twin-engine long-range bomber of the late 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14.22 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-radial long-range bomber
- Glazed nose and dorsal gun position
- Retractable undercarriage
A slim twin-radial bomber with a glazed nose; the later Il-4 is distinguished by its more pointed redesigned nose.
Specifications
- The Ilyushin DB-3 has a length of 14.22 m (47 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 21.44 m (70 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 395 km/h (245 mph).
- Typical crew: 3.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
First flown in 1935, it entered wide Soviet service and evolved into the refined DB-3F, subsequently redesignated the Il-4.
Variants
Developed through several marks culminating in the Il-4, with torpedo-bomber versions for Soviet naval aviation.
Where you'll see it
Used extensively by the Soviet Air Force and Navy, including early long-range raids in the Second World War.
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