Pe-2FT

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Powerplant
Two Kilmov M-105RA (VK-105PF) 12-cylinder liquid-cooled pistion engines, rated at 1,260-hp(939-kW0,with two-speed superchargers.
Performance
Maximum speed at sea level279mph (449 km/h)
Maximum speed at 16,400 ft(2000m);314mph (506 km/h) range 1,100 miles (1770 km)
Climb to 16.400 ft (5000m); 7 minsService Ceiling: 29.530 ft (9000m)
Armament
(Fixed) Typically two 0.3-in (7.62-mm) ShKAS machine-guns firing ahead aimed by pilot, MV-3 dorsal turret with single 0.5-in (12.7-mm) UBT. one ShKAS in rear ventral position, and one ShKAS in left or right rear beam position
Other Armaments
Six 100-kg (220-lb) or four 250-kg (551-lb),whilst additional 100-kg bombs could be carried singly in each engine nacelle, with a further two more such weapons could be carried on racks under each wing centre section. Later in the war, after the power of the Pe-2 had been increased, the four external weapons carried underwing could be increased to 250-kg external weapons. TO reduce speed during the dive and stabilise the aircraft. large and powerful slatted 'Venetian-blind' hydraulicallyactuated dive-breaks hinged down from under the wing. Carrying a 2,205-lb (1000-kg) bomb load, the pE-2FT had a range of approximately 817 miles (1315 km)

[SmokinLoon]

The Soviets do need a legit bomber, no doubt.  Maybe the Tu-2 would be a better "fill in the gap" contender?  It was a level bomber, but it also was designed to dive bomb as well.

*from wiki*
General characteristics of the Tu-2:

    * Crew: 4
    * Length: 13.80 m (45 ft 3 in)
    * Wingspan: 18.86 m (61 ft 10 in)
    * Height: 4.13 m (13 ft 7 in)
    * Wing area: 48.5 m² (522 ft²)
    * Empty weight: 7,601 kg (16,757 lb)
    * Loaded weight: 10,538 kg (23,232 lb)
    * Max takeoff weight: 11,768 kg (25,944 lb)
    * Powerplant: 2× Shvetsov ASh-82 radial engine, 1,380 kW (1,850 hp) each

Performance

    * Maximum speed: 521 km/h (281 kn, 325 mph)
    * Range: 2,020 km (1,090 nmi, 1,260 mi)
    * Service ceiling: 9,000 m (29,528 ft)
    * Rate of climb: 8.2 m/s (1,610 ft/min)
    * Wing loading: 217 kg/m² (45 lb/ft²)
    * Power/mass: 260 W/kg (0.16 hp/lb)

Armament

    * Guns:
          o 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) fixed forward-firing ShVAK cannons in the wings
          o 3 × 7.62 mm (0.30 in) rear-firing ShKAS machine guns (later replaced by 12.7 mm (0.50 in) Berezin UB machine guns) in the canopy, dorsal and ventral hatches.
    * Bombs: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) internally and 2,270 kg (5,000 lb) externally

[stealth]

I agree,although the Tu-2 was very similar to the  Pe-2 no doubt. I guess we should have both.

[Vadjan-Sama]

I agree,although the Tu-2 was very similar to the  Pe-2 no doubt. I guess we should have both.

Both of them plus the IL-4

[Tupac]

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[grumpy37]

The Soviets do need a legit bomber, no doubt.  Maybe the Tu-2 would be a better "fill in the gap" contender?  It was a level bomber, but it also was designed to dive bomb as well

Well im pretty sure that Lancs were never designed to dive bomb, or hamerhead and loop so seems to be anything goes at this point.....

 +1 on more bombers...  Any that could be added at the MW level?

[firemike]

+1            the pe2 and tu2 would be great additions to the game

[RaptorL]

 

[stealth]

Does this plane have a well known history in the war helping out maybe in big battles or operations by any chance.

[LLogann]

Is that a statement or a question? 

Does this plane have a well known history in the war helping out maybe in big battles or operations by any chance.

[stealth]

Is that a statement or a question? 

lol question.

[Karnak]

They built about 11,000 of them.  Yes, it played a major role.

[Tilt]

Does this plane have a well known history in the war helping out maybe in big battles or operations by any chance.

Stalingrad, Kursk, Bagration.  ie the biggest battles of WWII all featured marks of the PE-2,

TU-2 only got to play a major role in Bagration. PE-2 was also originally designed as a dive bomber with dive flaps.

[Wmaker]

If we think about it in the terms of historical significance, Pe-2 is the most needed bomber by far for AH planeset.