IL-8 In War Thunder : A Basic Review

Checking out the IL-8, the aviation reward from the early 2024 battle pass season in War Thunder.

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I'm all over the place!

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00:00 Intro & History
02:20 Systems & Weapons
03:40 Flight Performance
05:05 Combat Tactics
04:43 Miscellaneous
07:40 Conclusions

[TheGrace]

Tim trying not to spit facts challenge impossible 😼

[GooMachine]

I really like the little history background you give on these vehicles, it’s not something you really get in these kinds of reviews often.

[TheRealCharter]

What a funky experiment. Always love these prototype "in-between" planes that don't get accepted but form some groundwork of improvements

[chef]

Love your videos man, they are really helpful. I'm a sim player, and I really do appreciate that you include the cockpit, since that is a decision factor for me.

[kazline]

It seems the Su-25 is finally beaten in terms of worst rear visibility in the game

[jeremydonnell]

I genuinely appreciate every video you post and hope you realize the content you put out is more than quality. Just keep going man I’m telling you Tim! Great video, was wondering if you could do more bombers possibly?

[bobbyantrobus]

Haven't played wt thunder in years but I always love Tims videos because of his facts history and organization of the reviews

Most war thunder videos are too memey and xdd look how funny and zany I am!

[erikhesjedal]

Just got the test drive, in 3 games i have 9 kills so far. One Ace. This is one fun plane!

[XboxProdigy]

I make sure to watch every new Tim's Variety video regardless of rank after hearing how discouraging it is to do lower tier vehicle reviews over poor numbers. Tim's content is unrivaled in depth and usefulness and I hate to see the channel devolve into something that only addresses the newest and shiniest jets. We have enough of those already, and to no one's surprise most of their takes are awful.
Don't take the man or his work for granted Youtube.

[vaultraider]

It's so intriguing how the decision process and designs came to fruition (original or stolen)... not a fan of the soviet tech tree but still neat to see these and a bit of history behind them... its funny how 'actual' performance and issues translate so differently into WT lol...

o7

[nick]

On one hand this is probably gonna be pretty good, on the otherhand ANOTHER STRIKE AIRCRAFT

[ZeSgtSchultz]

4:07 there really needs to be a different title for getting a timed bomb kill like that.
Its like mario cart bananas but in air combat

[wMars.]

im so early the videos still in 360p lol

[SerAkel]

Very nice review, I think IL-8 will be a nice addition to 4.0 soviet GRB lineup and 3.7 naval lineup, probably not great in air. Will you make a similar review on TIS MA in the future?

[jakobc.]

Is it possible to make a custom loadout with 2x 250kg bombs and 4 100kg bombs in the bomb bay? In the loadout window it looks like it should be possible but I feel like the 250s would block the bomb bay.

[viciousslayer]

Was that elevator compression or does it just pull poorly?
Also yeah i hate the change they made to basebomb aa, you cant even get close to them without imploding or taking heavy damage (clip right after the wyvern kill)

[damascene]

Love my IL's. The plane I have the most battles in is the IL2M type 3. Wish this plane had rockets though, landing them in ground RB is the most satisfying thing in the game. Also makes me feel less dirty for playing CAS because it's harder :) Don't think I'll be going for this for that reason. Love your vehicle reviews!

[skydolphincnv]

Looking at the defensive turret makes me wonder if it could make a come back one day with a point defense laser.

[ZwdDreamZ]

Thanks for the video! Top quality review as always. Have you ever considered doing tank reviews? I would definetly consume those.

[thoucaan]

will you make a video about the m551(76) (in the future ofc)