Pe-8 WWII Soviet bomber & AS-2 aircraft starter
1/72 aircraft scale plastic model kit
Amodel 72142
Manufacturer: Amodel (Ukraine)
Scale: 1/72
Material: Plastic
Paint: Unpainted, Unassembled, Kit do not contain paints and glue.
Condition: New in Box
The first test version of bomber TB-7 (Pe-8) was built in autumn 1936. In 1938 an improved version of bomber was built. Due to increased the volume of fuel tanks, flight distance increased upto 3500 km. The speed at the height 8600 m comprised 430 km/h. The bomb loading was 2000 kg. The aircraft was accepted to armament and were produced in Kazan air plant #124. In July 1941 the first fighting group was formed and attacked Berlin in August 1941. In 1942 after the death of designer Petlyakov, the aircraft was designated as Pe-8. In total 93 bombers of different modifications were built.
| Pe-8 | |
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| Petlyakov Pe-8 | |
| Role | Heavy bomber |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Factory No. 124 |
| Designer | Vladimir Petlyakov |
| First flight | 27 December 1936 |
| Introduction | 1940 |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Soviet Air Forces (VVS) |
| Produced | 1936–1944 |
| Number built | 93 |
- Stock: Out Of Stock
- Model: AMO72142
- Weight: 1.94lb
- DATE ADDED: 24/02/2014
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