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Ilyushin IL- 4
Twin-engined long-range bomber, a redesign of the DB-3 ,and originally known as the DB-3F. The IL-4 had aerodynamic improvements, of which the much longer nose was the most visible. The IL-4 was not a very advanced aircraft and had some undesirable characteristics, but it served as the standard long-range bomber. Some attacks on Berlin were highly publicized. Total production of the DB-3/IL-4 was approx. 6800, that of the IL-4 alone 5256.
Type: Long Range Bomber
Crew: Three
Power plant:
Engine:1
Model: M-88B Air-cooled radial
1,100 hp
Dimensions:
Wing Span: 70 ft. 4¼ in. (21.44m)
Length: 48 ft. 6¾ in. (14.80m)
Height: 13 ft. 5½ in. (4.10m)
Weight:
24,912 lb (11,300 kg)
Performance:
Speed: 267 mph (430 kph) at 21,980 ft.
Service Ceiling: 31,825 ft. (9700m)
Range: 2,361 miles (3800 km)
Armament:
One 12.7mm and two 7.62mm machine guns.
Can also carry:
2,205 lb. (1000 kg) of bombs internally.
5,512 lb. (2500 kg) of bombs internally & externally.
