Petlyakov Pe-2 - Variants

Variants

In total, around 11,400 Pe-2s were built, 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.

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

Fighter version, small number built.

Pe-4

Fighter version, small number built.