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B-29 Superfortress vs Pe-2 Buck

B-29 Superfortress vs Pe-2 Buck at a glance — top speed 575 vs 540 km/h, range 5,230 vs 1,315 km, max takeoff weight 60,555 vs 8,520 kg, built 3,970 vs 11,430 units.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers side profile drawing
🇺🇸 B-29 SuperfortressFull specs
Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 BuckFull specs
Specifications
B-29 Superfortress Pe-2 Buck
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Boeing Petlyakov
First flight 21 September 1942 22 December 1939
Year introduced 1944 1941
Number produced 3970 units 11430 units
Average unit price $640K --
Wing area 161.3 m² 40.5 m²
Wingspan 43.1 m 17.2 m
Height 8.5 m 3.4 m
Length 30.2 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 575 km/h 540 km/h
Operational range 5,230 km 1,315 km
Service ceiling 9,710 m 8,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 60,555 kg 8,520 kg
Empty weight 33,793 kg 5,950 kg
Total thrust 4 x 1,640 kW 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-29 Superfortress is faster with a maximum speed of 575 km/h compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 540 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-29 Superfortress has a longer range at 5,230 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-29 Superfortress has a higher service ceiling at 9,710 meters (31,856 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-29 Superfortress has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,555 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The B-29 Superfortress is longer at 30.2 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 3 years before the B-29 Superfortress which entered service in 1944.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the B-29 Superfortress or Pe-2 Buck?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 3,970 units of the B-29 Superfortress.