Technical data | |
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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 |
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References | Links |
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