Sukhoi Su-6

Sukhoi · Soviet Union · first flew 1941 · fighter

The Sukhoi Su-6 was a Soviet WWII single-seat armoured ground-attack aircraft prototype that competed with the Ilyushin Il-2 but was not selected for mass production.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, tapered
E — Engines1 × piston, nose-mounted
F — Fuselage9.24 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A well-proportioned low-wing armoured monoplane broadly similar to the Il-2; distinguished by its radial engine and slightly cleaner aerodynamic lines.

Specifications

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History

Pavel Sukhoi's team developed the Su-6 in parallel with the Il-2 programme; it demonstrated superior speed but Ilyushin's aircraft was already in mass production and the Soviet industry could not accommodate a switch. Several variants were tested through the war.

Variants

Both single- and two-seat versions were evaluated, along with variants powered by the Shvetsov M-71 and Mikulin AM-42 engines.

Where you'll see it

Never entered operational service; used for test and evaluation only.

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