Pe-2 paravan by V.M.Myasichev

Experimental variant of the Pe-2 (similar to Tu-2 paravan). Intended for cutting through anti-aircraft blimp defence.

Nose section was extended using 5m pyramid of duralumin tubes. Steel wires led from the pyramid tip to wingtips, equipped with cutting blades.

Built, but not tested.

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References	Links
"History of aircraft construction in the USSR", Vol.2 p.164-165;	....