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Last update:
06/15/2008
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Petlyakov Pe-2FT |
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Scale 1:33 |
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Author: Rafal
Ciesielski |
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File Size: 77.3Mb |
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Petlyakov Pe-2FT
Soviet Dive Bomber
Kit includes
three complete models in Soviet, Polish, and Czech camouflage.
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Price $16.00 |
Model # 017 |
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If ordering a CD, please
add $5.45
for Shipping & Handling. One charge per order. |
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Technical data: |
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Length |
12.6 m |
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Span |
17.6 m |
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Engine |
2 x VK-105 1,100hp each |
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Max Speed |
540 km/h |
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Armament |
3 x 7.62mm, 3 x 12.3mm, bombs
6 x 100kg internally plus 4 x 250kg externally |
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Crew |
3 |
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Pe-2FT (FT stands for Frontovoe Trebovanie - Frontline Request) was a
variant of highly successful medium bomber, Petlyakov Pe-2, resulting from
input of frontline pilots complaining that aircraft was under protected
from the rear.
Pe-2 started as a high altitude
escort fighter VI-100 but as the serial production was starting, order was
given to redesign the aircraft as a tactical bomber. This change
resulted from realization that highly maneuverable, heavily armed dive
bomber is much more needed than a sophisticated high altitude fighter.
Petlyakov's team was given just 45 days to complete the redesign under the
threat of severe consequences if not completed. it's worth mentioning that
Petlyakov at the time was imprisoned...
Cabin pressurization system and superchargers were deleted. Dive
brakes, bomb bays in the fuselage and engine nacelles, plus bombardier
position were added ad timeline was met. Stalin was so pleased with
the result that he not only freed Petlyakov, but also allowed him to use
his name in the aircraft designation.
The best example of airplane capabilities is the fact that Hurricanes Mk.
II flying escort for Pe-2 bombers in Murmansk area, were forced to maintain maximum speed just to
keep up with their charges...
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Model built and photographed by Szydercza Gala, used with
permission. |
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