Ilyushin Il-8
| Il-8 | |
|---|---|
Second prototype of the Il-8 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Ground-attack |
| National origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | Voronezh Aircraft Production Association |
| Designer | |
| Status | Prototype |
| Number built | 3 |
| History | |
| First flight | 10 May 1943 |
| Developed from | Ilyushin Il-2 |
The Ilyushin Il-8 was a Soviet ground-attack aircraft developed by Ilyushin to replace the Ilyushin Il-2. The first two prototypes were significantly faster than the older aircraft, but proved to be less maneuverable. It was redesigned, incorporating many features of what would become the Ilyushin Il-10, but proved to be inferior to that aircraft in testing. It was not ordered into production.