Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category.
01 / Overview
Ilyushin Il-8
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ground attack / cas aircraft category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Flight1943
- Crew2
- Primary Roleground-attack aircraft
- GenerationWorld War II era
- In ServiceNo
◈Powerplant6MOD.6
- Engine TypeMikulin AM-42 liquid-cooled V-12
- Engine ModelMikulin AM-42
- Number of Engines1
- AfterburnerNo
- SupercruiseNo
- Thrust VectoringNo
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Top Speed472 km/h
- Service Ceiling6,400 m
- Ferry Range980 km
◇Dimensions & Weights6MOD.6
- Length12.9 m
- Wingspan14.6 m
- Wing Area39
- Empty Weight4,910 kg
- Loaded Weight7,660 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight7,660 kg
◆Armament7MOD.7
- Weapons Payload800 kg
- Internal Gun12.7 mm Berezin UBK flexible mount
- Internal Weapons BayNo
- Air-to-Air MissilesYes
- Air-to-Ground MissilesYes
- Anti-Ship MissilesNo
- Nuclear CapableNo
▤Avionics & Stealth7MOD.7
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Total Built3
- Operators0
- Variants1
▲Service History1MOD.1
- Operational Statusprototype, not entered service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1943Production started
83
years in service
3
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT RANKING Ground Attack / CAS Aircraft
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
175GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT1272RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS193PERFORMANCE/PRICE · GROUND ATTACK / CAS AIRCRAFT
ⓘ Rankings are within theGround Attack / CAS Aircraftcategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Air-to-air missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to engage other aircraft. They are used for self-defense and to gain air superiority.
Air-to-Ground Missiles are guided missiles fired from aircraft to attack ground targets. They enable aircraft to engage and destroy enemy ground positions, vehicles, and installations.
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