Petlyakov Pe-2 Light - Medium Bomber / Dive Bomber (1940)
The Petlyakov Pe-2 went on to become the best Soviet light bomber of World War Two.
The Pe-2 featured a crew of three personnel, one manning the cockpit controls, the other serving as the mission bombardier and the last service member as the defensive air gunner. The primary crewmembers sat in a cockpit perched above the fuselage design providing a good overall field of vision over the wings and body of the craft. The system was initially designed as a dive bomber and would later translate perfectly into the medium bomber role. Twin rudder assemblies adorned the tail and became a hallmark identifiable signature of the series. The twin Klimov engines were mounted on the underside of the wings which themselves were low-mounted on the fuselage. Armament of the Pe-2 was variable and featured a mix of 7.62mm and 12.7mm machine guns.
By war's end, the value of the Pe-2 was shown in the 11,427 production number total. Having fought against the Germans, the Pe-2 would also be fielded in number against the Japanese in operations covering Manchuria. The Pe-2 would serve on all major fronts throughout its distinguished career and become the finest Soviet light bomber of the war, proving to be highly maneuverable for its twin-engine layout. Text ©2003-2013 www.MilitaryFactory.com • All Rights Reserved • No Reproduction Permitted
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Specifications for the
Petlyakov Pe-2
Light - Medium Bomber / Dive Bomber
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Manufacturer: Petlyakov - Soviet Union
Initial Year of Service: 1940
Production: 11,427
Focus Model: Petlyakov Pe-2
Crew: 3
Length: 41.54ft (12.66m)
Width: 56.30ft (17.16m)
Height: 13.12ft (4.00m)
Weight (Empty): 12,954lbs (5,876kg)
Weight (MTOW): 18,730lbs (8,496kg)
Powerplant: 2 x Klimov M-105R water-cooled inline engines generating 1,100hp.
Maximum Speed: 336mph (540kmh; 292kts)
Maximum Range: 932miles (1,500km)
Service Ceiling: 28,871ft (8,800m; 5.5miles)
Rate-of-Climb: 2,344 feet per minute (714m/min)
Hardpoints: 2
Armament Suite:
2 x 7.62mm fixed machine guns in OR 1 x 7.62mm and 1 x 12.7mm machine guns in nose.
1 x 7.62mm machine gun OR 1 x 12.7mm machine gun in ventral and dorsal stations.
Maximum ordnance load of 2,646lbs.
Variants:
VI-100 - High-altitude design from which the Pe-2 is derived from.
PB-100 - Prototype dive bomber aircraft of which two produced.
Pe-2 - Official Series Model Designation based on the PB-100 prototype design.
Pe-2FT - Fitted with twin Klimov M-105PF 1,260hp engines; 12.7mm machine gun in dorsal turret.
Pe-2I - Fighter-Bomber Derivative fitted with VK-107A 1,620hp engines.
Pe-2M - Fighter-Bomber Derivative fitted with VK-107A 1,620hp engines.
Pe-2R - Dedicated Reconnaissance Variant
Pe-2UT - Dual-Control Trainer Variant
Pe-3 - Fighter Version
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