#SputnikInfographic | Steel Titans That Defeated Nazism: Il-2 ‘Flying Tank’

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#SputnikInfographic | Steel Titans That Defeated Nazism: Il-2 ‘Flying Tank’

The heavily armored and armed aircraft was renowned for its resilience, earning the Soviet nickname "Flying Tank" and the German monikers "Concrete Plane" and "Black Death."

Its devastating firepower – cannons, machine guns, rockets, and bombs – decimated enemy ground targets, while a rear gunner defended against fighters. It also performed escort and interdiction missions.

Sputnik presents a 3D model of this legendary aircraft.

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