Pe-2-359 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-11-04T10:45:57Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Updated

2023-07-09T14:54:34Z

‎Suspended armament: Updated

U44629479: /* Suspended armament */ Edits

2023-06-30T19:24:32Z

‎Suspended armament: Edits

U38088265: /* In-game description */ Reformatted

2022-10-21T21:39:18Z

‎In-game description: Reformatted

U44629479: Undo revision 141357 by U133421449 (talk) Inaudible

2022-10-12T12:46:24Z

Undo revision 141357 by U133421449 (talk) Inaudible

U133421449: Inserted a Youtube guide under the Media section

2022-10-12T12:32:54Z

Inserted a Youtube guide under the Media section

U44629479: Edits

2022-08-27T19:52:22Z

Edits

U44629479: /* Flight performance */ Added upgraded values

2021-03-23T18:14:34Z

‎Flight performance: Added upgraded values

U38088265: Edits

2021-03-07T11:37:08Z

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U3312106: /* Details */

2021-02-18T10:55:02Z

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-| rowspan="7" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Pe-2-31.png]]</div>
+| rowspan="9" width="30%" | <div class="ttx-image">[[File:Hardpoints_Pe-2-31.png]]</div>
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 * 10 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 * 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 * 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
 * 10 x M-13UK rockets
 * 10 x RBS-132 rockets

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 6 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (600 kg total)
 * 10 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
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 * 10 x M-13UK rockets
 * 10 x RBS-132 rockets
 === Defensive armament ===

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 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-{{main|FAB-100sv (100 kg)|FAB-250sv (250 kg)|FAB-500sv (500 kg)|RBS-132|RS-132}}
+{{main|FAB-100M-43 (100 kg)|FAB-250M-43 (250 kg)|FAB-500M-43 (500 kg)|M-13UK|RBS-132}}
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
-* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (600 kg total)
+* 6 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (600 kg total)
-* 2 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs + 4 x 100 kg FAB-100sv bombs (900 kg total)
+* 10 x 100 kg FAB-100M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
-* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
+* 4 x 250 kg FAB-250M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
-* 2 x 500 kg FAB-500sv bombs (1,000 kg total)
+* 2 x 500 kg FAB-500M-43 bombs (1,000 kg total)
-* 10 x RS-132 rockets
+* 10 x M-13UK rockets
 * 10 x RBS-132 rockets

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 More than 11 000 Pe-2's were manufactured between 1941 and 1945 and were used on all fronts including Baltic sea, where Peshkas were used as naval bombers. Eventually, Pe-2's started to be supplanted and replaced by heavier and more advanced Tupolev [[Tu-2]] bombers from 1942 onward and were definitely phased out of service after the arrival of the Ilyushin [[IL-28]] jet bomber in 1950. It was also widely exported to various Warsaw Pact countries, where it was used until 1954.
-=== In-game description ===
+{{break}}
 The final stage of mass production saw rather minor changes in the Pe-2's design. Beginning with series 359, all aircraft were equipped with individual exhaust pipes for the engines, and from series 382 on, a more powerful pneumatic starter was installed, changes were made to the sights, the oxygen system, the radio equipment, and other devices. In addition, minor aerodynamic improvements were made.
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 After the war, the Pe-2 was in service with the USSR Air Force for several more years and were also shipped to the USSR's allies: Poland, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and China.
 == Media ==

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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=pe-2-359 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 <gallery mode="packed-hover">
 Image:Cockpit_Pe-2.jpg|<small>Cockpit with translated gauges</small>
-</gallery>'''Videos'''
+</gallery>
 == See also ==
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 ;Related development
 * [[Pe-2 (Family)]]
 ;Aircraft of comparable role, configuration and era
 * [[Pe-3 (Family)]]

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 {{About
 | about = Soviet dive bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
-| usage = other uses
+| usage = other versions
 | link = Pe-2 (Family)
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 The Pe-2 fulfils much the same attack craft role as the [[IL-2 (1941)|IL-2]].  While the armament is a mix of MGs and therefore worse than the IL-2's, it can carry much heavier bombs, allowing it to destroy targets in one hit that a Sturmovik might take two or three bombs to destroy.  Additionally, its nose-mounted weaponry, ability to mount rockets, and fact that it spawns at bomber altitude in Arcade make it a surprisingly effective bomber hunter in a pinch.  However, as in other attack craft, you should have a friendly cover you whenever possible. While it has a decent amount of defensive guns and is faster than the Sturmovik, it is still very vulnerable when caught alone. Further, it is very vulnerable to diving attacks due to its dorsal-mounted fuel tank.
-Performance-wise, the Pe-2-359's top speed is 552 km/h (343 mph) at an altitude of 3,700 meters (12,139 ft) and 470 km/h (292 mph) at sea level. Reaching an altitude of 3700 meters takes 4 minutes and 37 seconds, a full horizontal turn at a speed of 500 km/h (310.7 mph) is completed in 18 seconds and a full loop at the same speed is completed in 20 seconds. Structural damage occurs around 790 km/h (540.6 mph) indicated airspeed (IAS).
+Performance-wise, the Pe-2-359's top speed is 552 km/h (343 mph) at an altitude of 3,700 m (12,139 ft) and 470 km/h (292 mph) at sea level. Reaching an altitude of 3,700 m takes 4 minutes and 37 seconds, a full horizontal turn at a speed of 500 km/h (310.7 mph) is completed in 18 seconds and a full loop at the same speed is completed in 20 seconds. Structural damage occurs around 790 km/h (540.6 mph) indicated airspeed (IAS).
 The biggest advantages of the Pe-2-359 are its speed and manoeuvrability. In both departments, the Pe-2-359 is impressive. Both at altitude and at sea level, its speed is good for a twin-engine bomber, allowing you to either make low-altitude high-speed attack runs or to quickly get into position for dive attacks. It's also surprisingly agile for a bomber, as it can horizontally out turn most heavy fighters and even some less agile single-engine fighters. As to offensive capabilities, the aircraft is equipped both with a horizontal bombsight and airbrakes, so it can act both as a horizontal bomber and as a dive bomber against precision targets. Alternatively, ten RS-132 rockets can make the Pe-2-359 a formidable tank buster.
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 * Decent speed
 * Versatile payloads
-* Nose mounted weaponry
+* Nose-mounted weaponry
 '''Cons:'''
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 [[File:Petlyakov Pe-2 Peshka (14467132393).jpg|thumbnail|right|Two Peshkas flying in formation. Likely to be two more out of the picture and therefore part of a flight of Pe-2s.]]
-Originally, the Petlyakov Pe-2 was not supposed to be a bomber at all. Its direct predecessor, designated VI-100, was designed by a prison design bureau team led by Vladimir Petlyakov as a high-altitude escort fighter. The VI-100 was very modern for its time, featuring a pressurized two-seat cockpit, electrically actuated systems and all-metal construction, and was powered by two supercharged Klimov M-105 V-12 inline engines producing 1100 horsepower each. The prototype was completed in 1939 and during its first test flight on 7th May 1939, it reached a top speed of 627.6 km/h (390 mph) – an astounding performance for its time.  The results of flight tests were so promising that the VI-100 was ordered into production.
+Originally, the Petlyakov Pe-2 was not supposed to be a bomber at all. Its direct predecessor, designated VI-100, was designed by a prison design bureau team led by Vladimir Petlyakov as a high-altitude escort fighter. The VI-100 was very modern for its time, featuring a pressurized two-seat cockpit, electrically actuated systems and all-metal construction, and was powered by two supercharged Klimov M-105 V-12 inline engines producing 1,100 horsepower each. The prototype was completed in 1939 and during its first test flight on 7th May 1939, it reached a top speed of 627.6 km/h (390 mph) – an astounding performance for its time.  The results of flight tests were so promising that the VI-100 was ordered into production.
-However, Germany launched the "Blitzkrieg" campaign in September 1939. Aside from their revolutionary usage of tanks, the campaign in Poland featured notable usage of Ju 87 dive bombers and showed their potential. Consequently, the Soviet authorities ordered the VI-100 to be redesigned as a dive bomber. Pressurization equipment and engine superchargers were removed, dive brakes were installed under the wings and the bombardier position was added to the nose of the aircraft(raising the number of crew members to three). A ventral bomb bay was added along with the two smaller bomb positions located at the rear of engine nacelles.  Two rear-facing turrets, each armed by a single ShKAS machine gun, were installed to dorsal and ventral positions. Resulting aircraft, able to carry up to 1600 kg / 3520 lbs of bombs, was designated PB-100. The first prototype flew on 15th December 1940 and its performance (top speed of 540.7 km/h (336 mph)) was so good that Vladimir Petlyakov was released and the aircraft was named after him, thus receiving the designation Petlyakov Pe-2. The bomber was then rushed into serial production and deliveries to combat units began in the spring of 1941. The deliveries were, however, slow and by the time of the German invasion in June 1941, only about 458 Pe-2's were delivered.
+However, Germany launched the "Blitzkrieg" campaign in September 1939. Aside from their revolutionary usage of tanks, the campaign in Poland featured notable usage of Ju 87 dive bombers and showed their potential. Consequently, the Soviet authorities ordered the VI-100 to be redesigned as a dive bomber. Pressurization equipment and engine superchargers were removed, dive brakes were installed under the wings and the bombardier position was added to the nose of the aircraft(raising the number of crew members to three). A ventral bomb bay was added along with the two smaller bomb positions located at the rear of engine nacelles.  Two rear-facing turrets, each armed by a single ShKAS machine gun, were installed to dorsal and ventral positions. Resulting aircraft, able to carry up to 1,600 kg / 3,520 lbs of bombs, was designated PB-100. The first prototype flew on 15th December 1940 and its performance (top speed of 540.7 km/h / 336 mph) was so good that Vladimir Petlyakov was released and the aircraft was named after him, thus receiving the designation Petlyakov Pe-2. The bomber was then rushed into serial production and deliveries to combat units began in the spring of 1941. The deliveries were, however, slow and by the time of the German invasion in June 1941, only about 458 Pe-2's were delivered.
 The Pe-2, nicknamed Peshka ("Pawn") by its crews, quickly proved itself to be an effective dive bomber and together with the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik attacker, it became the most important offensive weapon of the Soviet Army Air Force. The bomber was fast and agile enough to be an elusive target for German fighters and also proved its versatility – it was used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting and also became the basis for the [[Pe-3bis|Pe-3]] heavy fighter. Losses were heavy, however. Crews often complained about a lack of armour protection for the cockpit and fuel tanks as well as poor defensive armament and unreliable dive brakes, which sometimes failed to retract and allowed top speeds of only around 300 km/h (186.4 mph), making the fast bomber easy prey.
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 ;Skins
-* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicleCountry=ussr&vehicleType=aircraft&vehicleClass=bomber&vehicle=pe-2-359 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=pe-2-359 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Images

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+| 555 || 540 || 24.8 || 26.0 || 15.1 || 12.8
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-{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="50%"
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-! colspan="5" | Limits
+! colspan="7" | Limits
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-! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
+! rowspan="2" | Wings (km/h)
-! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
+! rowspan="2" | Gear (km/h)
-! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
+! colspan="3" | Flaps (km/h)
 ! colspan="2" | Max Static G
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-! +
+! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
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-| 740 || 850 || ??? || ~8 || ~4
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || 508 || 477 || 320 || ~11 || ~6
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 |}