page_title: Petlyakov Pe-2
section_title: Variants
hierarchical_section_title: Petlyakov Pe-2 / Variants
caption_attribution_description: English: Silhouette of the Petlyakov Pe-2. The World's Fighting Planes (William Green and Gerald Pollinger, McDonald: London 1954) used 55 Crown Copyright silhouettes provided by the Controller of H.M. Stationery. An acknowledgements section on page 6 of the book identifies them by page. This image is one of those and since the publication date is pre-1957 is in the public domain.
context_page_description: The Petlyakov Pe-2 was a Soviet twin-engined dive bomber used during World War II. One of the outstanding tactical attack aircraft of the war, it also proved successful as a heavy fighter, as a night fighter and as a reconnaissance aircraft. In many respects it resembled the wooden British de Havilland Mosquito. The Soviets manufactured Pe-2s in greater numbers during the war than any other twin-engined combat aircraft except for the German Junkers Ju 88 and the British Vickers Wellington. The Pe-2 was fast, maneuverable and durable. Several Communist air forces flew the type after the war, when it became known by the NATO reporting name Buck. The Germans transferred six captured Pe-2s to the Finnish Air Force during the Continuation War of 1941-1944; the Finns gave them the serial code prefix PE- and the unofficial nickname Pekka-Eemeli.
context_section_description: In total, around 11,400 Pe-2s were built; a large number of minor variants were also developed.
  PB-100
  Prototype of the Pe-2 modified from the VI-100 in 1940.
  Pe-2
  First production variant.
  Pe-2B
  Standard bomber version from 1944.
  Pe-2D
  Three-seat bomber version, powered by two VK-107A piston engines.
  Pe-2FT
  Main production variant. In Czechoslovakia known as the B-32. Improved defensive armament (7.62 mm machine gun in dorsal turret), removal of the dive brakes, and an uprated engine. Nose glazing was also reduced.‹See TfM›
  Pe-2FZ
  Built in small numbers.
  Pe-2I
  Improved version designed by Vladimir Myasishchev. VK-107 engines; revised wing profile; remote-controlled tail gun. Top speed 656 km/h (408 mph). Could carry 1,000 kg (2,204 lb) bombs. Five examples built.
  Pe-2K
  Radial-engined version, small number built.
  Pe-2K RD-1
  One Pe-2K equipped with additional RD-1 rocket engine. The 300 kg (661 lb) Glushko RD-1 rocket engine was installed in the tail of the aircraft.
  Pe-2M
  Variant of Pe-2I with heavier armament.
  Pe-2MV
  This version was armed with 20 mm ShVAK cannons and two 12.7 mm (0.5 in) in an underfuselage gondola, it also had one 7.62 mm (0.3 in) machine gun in the dorsal turret.
  Pe-2R
  Three-seat photo reconnaissance version, with a larger fuel tanks and extended range. small number built.
  Pe-2S
  Two-seat training version.
  Pe-2Sh
  The PB-100 prototype was fitted with two 20 mm ShVAK cannons, and a single 12.7 mm (0.5 in) machine gun was fitted beneath the fuselage.
  Pe-2VI
  High altitude fighter version.
  Pe-2UTI (UPe-2)
  Dedicated trainer version, small number built. In Czechoslovakia known as the CB-32.
  Pe-2 Paravan
  Anti-barrage balloon version.
  Pe-3
  Long-range night fighter version.
  Pe-4
  As Pe-2 except with Klimov VK-105PF engines.
caption: Bottom view of a Production Prototype Pe-2.
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