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Sukhoi Su-2
| Sukhoi Su-2 | ||
|---|---|---|
 Sukhoi Su-2 equipped with skis for winter operation. | ||
| Description | ||
| Role | Single-engined light bomber | |
| Crew | 2 | |
| First Flight | 1940 | |
| Entered Service | ||
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 10.46 m | |
| Wingspan | 14.3 m | |
| Height | 3.75 m | |
| Wing area | ft² | m² |
| Weights | ||
| Empty | kg | lb |
| Loaded | 5310 kg | lb |
| Maximum takeoff | lb | kg |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | Shvetsov M-88 or Shvetsov M-88B or Shvetsov M-82 | |
| Power | 708, 820, 1,044 kW | 950, 1100, 1400 hp |
| Performance | ||
| Maximum speed | 485 km/h | mph |
| Combat range | 1100 km | miles |
| Ferry range | miles | km |
| Service ceiling | 9000 m | ft |
| Rate of climb | ft/min | m/min |
| Wing loading | lb/ft² | kg/m² |
| Armament | ||
| Guns | 3-5 × 7.62 mm machineguns | |
| Bombs | 400 to 600 kg | |
The Sukhoi Su-2 was a single engined attack bomber used in the early stages of World War II. It was the first plane designed by Pavel Sukhoi.
About 500 were built with various engines. Although on paper the plane was a good performer, combat losses were very high and it was quickly replaced by the more capable Pe-2 and later the Il-2.
See also: List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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