| Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Pe-2 |
| Function | Bomber |
| Year | 1941 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engines | 2*1100hp M-105RA |
| Length | 12.6m |
| Wingspan | 13.57m |
| Wing area | 40.5m2 |
| Loaded weight | 7900kg |
| Wing Load (kg/m2) | 195 |
| Power load (kg/hp) | 3.6 |
| Speed at 0m | 405km/h |
| Speed at 4800m | 474km/h |
| Range | 1300km |
| Ceiling | 8500m |
| Climb | |
| 5000m | 10.0min |
| Armament | |
| Guns (attack) |
1*12.7mm UB 1*7.62mm ShKAS |
| Guns (defence) |
1*7.62mm ShKAS 2*12.7mm UB |
| Bombs |
6*100kg FAB-100 internal 4*250kg FAB-250 external |
To improve winter operation single Pe-2 was built with retractable skis. Construction was successful - retraction mechanics worked fine, retracted skis were flush with engine nacells.
Modification never entered production because low pressure tires used on Soviet aircraft were good for landing on snow-cowered fields - while 'takeoff skis' served perfectly for loaded aircraft takeoff.
Speed loss was 40km/h, ceiling - 500m.
| Predecessors | Modifications |
|---|---|
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Pe-2 1941 series |
None |
| References | Links |
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| Created January 25, 1999 |
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