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== Out of combat == | == Out of combat == | ||
=== Startup and taxi === | === Startup and taxi === | ||
*Mixture 100%. | |||
*Throttle 10-15%. | |||
*Begin engine startup sequence. | |||
*The U-2 doesn't have brakes, so take that into account when taxiing. | |||
=== Takeoff === | === Takeoff === | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 7 June 2021
The Polikarpov U-2VS (also known as the Po-2) is a collector biplane of IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles.
Hangar view
Important facts and figures
Engine management
- The U-2 has a fixed-pitch prop and no cowling around the engine. Engine management is therefore simple: adjust the mixture as necessary, and make sure the engine doesn't overspeed.
- Takeoff power time limit: 5 min.
Airspeed considerations
- Vne: 240 km/h.
- Stall speed: 64km/h.
- Flat out top speed at sea level: 151 km/h.
Flying the U-2VS
Out of combat
Startup and taxi
- Mixture 100%.
- Throttle 10-15%.
- Begin engine startup sequence.
- The U-2 doesn't have brakes, so take that into account when taxiing.