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U-2VS

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The Polikarpov U-2VS (also known as the Po-2) is a collector biplane of IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles.

Hangar view

Po-2.jpg

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

Takeoff

Climb

Cruise

Landing

In combat

Overall

Strengths

Weaknesses

Flying against the U-2VS

Do this

Do not do this

Modifications

Rivet counting

IRL History