A long-range Soviet bomber developed through the DB-3F redesign and redesignated Il-4 during the war.
Development
Ilyushin Il-4 was developed by Ilyushin Design Bureau in Soviet Union as a bomber. The family first flew in 1939 and entered service in 1942. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Ilyushin Il-4 is represented primarily in the bomber role. The sourced variant records include service with Soviet Air Forces. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include strategic bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Il-4. Recorded lineage links identify the family as major redesign of Ilyushin DB-3.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il-4 | Production | Bomber | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War, Volume 2: Twin Engined Fighters, Attack Aircraft and Bombers — Midland Publishing · Tier 3