Petlyakov Pe-2 | |
|---|---|
| Pays | Union soviétique |
| Classe et type | Bombardier de plongée |
| Premier vol | Le 22 décembre 1939 |
| Construit | 11000+ |
Lla Petlyakov Pe-2 (Russe: Петляков Пе-2) était un bombardier de plongée bimoteur soviétique utilisé pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. Il a été considéré comme l’un des meilleurs bombardiers moyens de première ligne de la guerre et s’est également avéré un succès en tant que chasseur lourd, comme un chasseur de nuit (variante Pe-3) et comme un avion de reconnaissance.
Source: Petlyakov Pe-2 sur Wikipedia
| Petlyakov Pe-2 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Unknow |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 74 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Petlyakov Pe-2, nicknamed « Peshka » (Pawn) by its crews, was a high-speed, twin-engine dive bomber used by the Soviet Air Forces (VVS) during World War II. It was one of the most important aircraft of the Soviet war effort and, after the Ilyushin Il-2, was the most numerous Soviet bomber of the conflict. The Pe-2 was originally conceived as a high-altitude fighter/escort, but after the start of the war, it was hastily re-engineered for the dive bombing role. It was highly valued for its speed, which often allowed it to evade early German fighter interception, and its rugged construction. Over 11,000 Pe-2s were built, seeing action on every front from the Battle of Moscow to the final capture of Berlin.
| Property | Typical Value (Pe-2FT, a common variant) |
|---|---|
| Rôle | Dive Bomber, Reconnaissance, Heavy Fighter |
| National Origin | Union soviétique |
| Fabricant | Petlyakov Design Bureau / Factories 22, 39, 124, 125, 40 |
| Service Entry | 1941 |
| Crew | 3 (Pilot, Navigator/Bombardier, Gunner/Radio Operator) |
| Length | 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in) |
| Envergure | 17.16 m (56 ft 4 in) |
| Height | 3.50 m (11 ft 6 in) |
| Empty Weight | 5,870 kg (12,940 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8,500 kg (18,740 lb) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 2 x Klimov VK-105PF V-12 liquid-cooled piston engines.
- Power Output (Each): 920 kW (1,240 hp).
- Maximum Speed: 540 km/h (336 mph; 292 kn) at 4,000 m (13,123 ft).
- Cruise Speed: Approx. 400 km/h (249 mph).
- Range: 1,500 km (930 mi; 810 nmi).
- Service Ceiling: 8,800 m (28,900 ft).
Armament and Bombload
- Fixed Armament (Offensive): Typically 1 x 12.7 mm UBT machine gun and 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun in the nose.
- Defensive Armament: Multiple 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine guns in ventral, dorsal, and turret positions, which varied widely by model.
- Bombload (Internal): Up to 600 kg (1,320 lb) carried in internal bomb bays in the fuselage and engine nacelles.
- Bombload (External): Up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) on external racks, generally used for horizontal bombing missions.
- Dive Brakes: Later models included hydraulic dive brakes, essential for accurate dive bombing, a key mission profile for the Pe-2.
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