Type: Light/Medium Bomber
Total built: 11,427
Wartime Service: 1941-1945
Range: max. 1100 miles
Ceiling: 30,000 ft
Airspeed: max. 360 mph
Crew: 3
Payload: max. 3,520 pounds
Armament: 20mm and/or 12.7mm and/or 7.62mm
Power plant: 2× Klimov M-105PF liquid-cooled V-12, 1,210 hp each
Notes: Designed by Victor Petlyakov, the Pe-2 developed a reputation as an accurate bomber that was capable of escaping German fighters. The Pe-2 played a key role in providing tactical bombing and ground support to the Red Army.
