U-2VS

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.