Soviet Petlyakov PE-2 Bomber
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back in stock!)List price: $39.99You pay: $27.89(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Zvezda ModelsStock Number: ZVE 7283Scale: 1/72View all products of type "Pe-2" This model kit requires assembly. Cement, paint and other construction materials not included unless specifically stated in the description.
During World War II the Pe-2 (nickname "Peshka") was the most extensively used Soviet medium front line bomber. The team of designers of CKB-29 (Central Design Bureau), led by V. Petlyakov, began the development of the aircraft in mid 1938 , the first flight took place in December 1940. Pe-2 served in the Soviet Air Force and Naval Aviation and fought on all fronts. This light bomber was much liked by its pilots: high speed, good maneuverability, powerful armament plus endurance, reliability and survival capability were its distinguishing features. After WWII "Peshka" was in service with many allies of the Soviet Union , such as Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and others.