ILYUSHIN IL-2 SHTURMOVIK

y 1944, the Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik made up around 30% of the Soviet Air Force’s front line. This rugged and versatile aircraft packed a heavy punch that inflicted untold damage on the German invaders from June 1941 right through to the end of the war. It was one of the most successful ground attack aircraft ever built, and the term ‘Shturmovik’ went from being the generic Soviet designation for a ground attack aircraft to be