The Petlyakov Pe-2 (Russian: Петляков Пе-2 — nickname «Пешка» (Pawn); NATO reporting name: Buck) [2] was a Soviet twin-engine dive bomber used during World War II. One of the outstanding tactical attack aircraft of the war, [3] it also proved successful as a heavy fighter, as a night fighter (Pe-3 variant) and as a reconnaissance aircraft. [4] .

In a long operational career the Petlya­kov Pe-2 was extremely successful in a variety of roles: heavy fighter, light bomber, ground attack, reconnais­sance and night fighter. It may well have been the most versatile Russian combat type to enter service during World War II.

Oct 5, 2017 · Designed by a team of aviation engineers led by Vladimir Petlyakov in a special NKVD prison camp, the Pe-2 was developed under strenuous circumstances to say the least. Nevertheless, by the end of the war, nearly 11,500 examples were built, and for the majority of the war, the Pe-2 was the backbone of the Soviet light bomber force.

The Petlyakov Pe-2 (Russian: Петляков Пе-2, nicknamed Peshka (Пешка – "Pawn"; also a Russian diminutive for "little Pe")) was a Soviet dive bomber aircraft used during World War II.

May 21, 2019 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Petlyakov Pe-2 (Pawn) Dive Bomber / Light Bomber Aircraft including pictures.

* The Petlyakov Pe-2 was a fast, twin-engined light bomber used extensively by the Soviets in their war against Hitler. This document outlines the origins and history of the Pe-2. * Vladimir Mikhailovich Petlyakov learned his trade as an aircraft designer under the instruction of the Russian aviation pioneer N.E. Zhukovskii.

The Petlyakov Pe-2 was the Soviet Union’s ‘Peshka,’ a marvel of World War II aviation. This aircraft’s cutting-edge design and multifunctional capabilities not only marked a significant leap in Soviet aeronautics but also played a key role on the Eastern Front.

The Petlyakov Pe-2 nicknamed Peshka (eng: "Pawn, or Little One") was a Soviet dive bomber aircraft used during World War II. It was regarded as one of the best twin engined ground attack aircraft of the war and it was also extremely successful in other roles of heavy fighter, reconnaissance and night fighter.

* The Petlyakov Pe-2 was a fast, twin-engined light bomber used extensively by the Soviets in their war against Hitler. This document provides a history and description of the Pe-2. * Vladimir Mikhailovich Petlyakov learned his trade as an aircraft designer under the instruction of the Russian aviation pioneer N.E. Zhukovskiy.

Originally designed as a high-altitude fighter, the Pe-2 was adeptly transformed into a versatile bomber, excelling in dive bombing and ground attacks. Its sleek, aerodynamic design and retractable landing gear enabled high speeds, making it …