Petlyakov Pe-8
Military
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The Petlyakov Pe-8 was a Soviet heavy bomber that first flew in 1936, powered by four engines and designed for long-range strategic bombing missions. Featuring a 39.1-meter wingspan, 23.2-meter fuselage, and 3,700-kilometer range, it represented the Soviet air force's capability for strategic operations during the Second World War. The four-engine configuration provided redundancy and substantial payload capacity for deep penetration missions. This impressive aircraft demonstrated Soviet capability to develop competitive heavy bombers.
Specifications
- Role
- Heavy bomber
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 11
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1936
- Length
- 23.2 m
- Wingspan
- 39.1 m
- Max speed
- 443 km/h
- Range
- 3,700 km