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Pe-2 Buck vs Tu-2 Bat

Petlyakov Pe-2 Buck bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Pe-2 Buck
Tupolev Tu-2 Bat bombers side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-2 Bat
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Specifications
Pe-2 Buck Tu-2 Bat
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Bombers Bombers
Manufacturer Petlyakov Tupolev
First flight 22 December 1939 29 January 1941
Year introduced 1941 1942
Number produced 11430 units 2257 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 40.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 18.9 m
Height 3.4 m 4.1 m
Length 12.7 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 540 km/h 528 km/h
Operational range 1,315 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 8,800 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,520 kg 11,768 kg
Empty weight 5,950 kg 7,601 kg
Total thrust 2 x 820 kW 2 x 1,380 kW
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Overview

The Pe-2 Buck and the Tu-2 Bat are both Bombers, manufactured by Petlyakov and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 540 km/h for the Pe-2 Buck vs 528 km/h for the Tu-2 Bat. The Pe-2 Buck has an operational range of 1,315 km vs 2,020 km for the Tu-2 Bat. The Tu-2 Bat operates at altitudes up to 9,000 m compared to 8,800 m for the Pe-2 Buck.

The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in 11,430 units vs 2,257 for the Tu-2 Bat. The Pe-2 Buck first flew 2 years before the Tu-2 Bat (1939 vs 1941).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Pe-2 Buck is faster with a maximum speed of 540 km/h compared to the Tu-2 Bat's 528 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a longer range at 2,020 km compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 1,315 km.
Which can fly higher, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher service ceiling at 9,000 meters (29,527 ft) compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,800 meters (28,871 ft).
Which is heavier, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,768 kg compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 8,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Tu-2 Bat is longer at 13.8 meters compared to the Pe-2 Buck's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Pe-2 Buck entered service first in 1941, 1 years before the Tu-2 Bat which entered service in 1942.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Pe-2 Buck or Tu-2 Bat?
The Pe-2 Buck has been produced in greater numbers with 11,430 units compared to 2,257 units of the Tu-2 Bat.