Sukhoi Su-2
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The Sukhoi Su-2 (Russian: Сухой Су-2) was a Soviet reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft used in the early stages of World War II. It was the first airplane designed by Pavel Sukhoi. The basic design received an engine and armament upgrade (Su-4) and was modified for the ground-attack role (ShB).
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Sukhoi Su-2 on Volgograd Panorama Museum, Volgograd | |
Role | Short-range bomber |
National origin | Soviet Union |
Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
Designer | Pavel Sukhoi Andrei Tupolev |
First flight | 25 August 1937 |
Introduction | December 1939 |
Retired | 1944 |
Primary user | Soviet Air Forces |
Number built | 910 |
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