Russia’s Forgotten WW2 Heavy Bomber, and Why It Failed | Petlyakov Pe-8

Heavy Bomber that was developed by the Soviet Union

Today we’re looking at the Petlyakov Pe-8, a sometimes overlooked heavy bomber that was developed by the Soviet Union. It saw service in WW2, but its limited production run meant that it never achieved the fame of its western counterparts.
 
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