Ilyushin Il-6
Ilyushin · Soviet Union · first flew 1943 · bomber
The Ilyushin Il-6 was a Soviet long-range torpedo bomber prototype powered by two Charomsky ACh-30B diesel engines, designed for long-range maritime strike. It did not progress beyond prototype testing.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 17.38 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet WWII long-range torpedo bomber prototype
- Two ACh-30B diesel engines
- Large twin-engine mid-wing monoplane
A large twin-engine mid-wing monoplane with an angular, slab-sided fuselage and long wings typical of long-range Soviet bomber design. The diesel engine installation distinguishes it from the more common liquid-cooled or radial-engined types.
Specifications
- The Ilyushin Il-6 has a length of 17.38 m (57 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 26.07 m (86 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 400 km/h (249 mph).
- Typical crew: 4-5.
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History
Designed during the Second World War as a long-range maritime bomber, the Il-6 first flew in 1943. The diesel engines were intended to give it exceptional range for operations over the Pacific and Arctic approaches, but development difficulties and the end of the war curtailed the programme.
Variants
Only a single prototype was built; the programme did not advance to production.
Where you'll see it
The Il-6 never entered Soviet Naval Aviation service; it remained a prototype undergoing evaluation trials at the end of the war.
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