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| about = gift Russian dive bomber '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
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[[File:GarageImage_Ta154A-1.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} German twin-engine fighter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.65 "Way of the Samurai"]]. The '''Ta 154 A-1''' is part of the [[Affiliate_Program_Revenue_Share|revenue share program]] and was created by Vitaly ''"NovA29R"''  Vostokov (model) and Michael ''"__StrafeMike__"''  Ioannidis (texture).
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} gift Russian dive bomber {{Battle-rating}}. This aircraft was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. Unfortunately, this vehicle is currently unavailable to players who want to purchase it. It was taken off the Gaijin store after the Clearance sale in November 2016. It has since become hidden from the store.
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The Pe-2 (or "Peshka", as it was nicknamed) is one of the fastest bombers in its battle rating range. It relies on its speed and outstanding manoeuvrability (for a bomber) to evade interception. While its defensive armament is acceptable, it should only rely on its gunners as a last resort. The 12.7 mm UBT heavy machine guns covering the rear can be quite effective, but the waist 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns are not very useful.
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The Pe-2 is only capable of carrying up to 1,000 kg of bombs, and even then only externally, which will noticeably cut performance. However, it is also the only bomber in its battle rating that can equip rockets like the RS-132 and semi-armour piercing RBS-132. The RS-132 with the fuse set to air-burst can be surprisingly effective against bombers with good aim. The RBS-132 is more effective against tanks in Realistic Battles. It is also equipped with two fixed forward-firing machine guns (12.7 mm UB and 7.62 mm ShKAS), although these have relatively limited utility other than strafing light targets.
  
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The Ta 154 A-1 has very powerful frontal armament, placed in the fuselage, which can give you quick and easy kills. Unfortunately, it doesn't turn very well at low speeds so it is recommended to keep your speed up and Boom & Zoom. Turning should be a last resort. If you try to get an edge in a turn-fight using your flaps, you should watch your speed as your flaps can break off very easily at speeds above 450 km/h (279 mph). The roll-rate of the Ta 154 is almost as good as the Fw 190s roll-rate, this is due to the fact that there are no fuel tanks in the wings. This advantage can and should most definitely be used when flying evasively but when at low altitude, do periodically check what's in front of you.
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As a dive bomber, the aircraft is equipped with dive brakes to control the acceleration during dive attacks. However, the Pe-2 also has a level bombsight, which allows it to bomb from altitude with decent accuracy.
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[[File:Cockpit_Pe-2.jpg|thumbnail|right|Cockpit with translated gauges.]]
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The Petlyakov Pe-2 is a versatile high-speed tactical level and dive bomber. It has very good performance and manoeuvrability for a twin-engine bomber, attained at the expense of the payload. It excels at surgical strikes against small targets like pillboxes and tanks. The Pe-2 can also be used as a level bomber against stationary targets, although the small payload makes it less efficient than heavier bombers like the Heinkel He 111 series.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Flight Performance ===
 
=== Flight Performance ===
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 6,700 m)
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! colspan="2" | Max Speed<br>(km/h at 3,700 m)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
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! RB
 
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| 634 || 615 ||{{Specs|ceiling}}|| 24.3 || 25.2 ||12.77||12.77|| 560
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| 507 || 493 || 8,800 || 28.4 || 29.8 || 10.6 || 10.5 || 326
 
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! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
! colspan="8" | ''Upgraded''
 
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! rowspan="2" | Max altitude<br>(meters)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time<br>(seconds)
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! colspan="2" | Turn time (seconds)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
 
! colspan="2" | Rate of climb<br>(meters/second)
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! RB
 
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|693||659||{{Specs|ceiling}}||21.8||23||20.5||16.1|| 560
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| 539 || 524 || 8,800 || 25.8 || 27.0 || 15.1 || 12.8 || 326
 
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! colspan="5" | Features
 
! colspan="5" | Features
 
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! Combat flaps
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! Combat flap
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! Take-off flaps
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! Take-off flap
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! Landing flaps
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! Landing flap
 
! Air brakes
 
! Air brakes
 
! Arrestor gear
 
! Arrestor gear
 
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! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Wing-break speed<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
 
! rowspan="2" | Gear limit<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flaps<br>(km/h)
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! rowspan="2" | Combat flap<br> (km/h)
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
! colspan="2" | Max Static G
 
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! -
 
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| {{Specs|destruction|constructions}} || {{Specs|destruction|chassis}} || 480 || ~8 || ~4
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| 740 || 450 || ??? || ~8 || ~4
 
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! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
! Radiator<br>(km/h)
 
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| < 380 || < 380 || < 440 || > 250
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 700 m || 2,520 hp || ?,??? hp  
 
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! WEP Engine power
 
! WEP Engine power
 
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| 2,700 m || 2,360 hp || ?,??? hp  
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! Optimal altitude
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! 100% Engine power
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! WEP Engine power
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=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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* 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
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* 12 mm Steel - Front cockpit plate
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* 8 mm Steel plate in front of the dorsal gunner
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* 10 mm Steel - Instrument panel plate
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* 8 mm Steel plate in front of the ventral gunner
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* 8 mm Steel - 2 x Side cockpit plates
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* Several fuel tanks located in wings near
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* 10 mm Steel - Pilot's seat
 
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* 10 mm Steel - Rear cockpit armor plate
 
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* 38 mm Bulletproof glass
 
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* 50 mm Bulletproof glass
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Offensive armament ===
 
=== Offensive armament ===
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{{main|MK 108 (30 mm)|MG 151/20 (20 mm)}}
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{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
  
 
The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is armed with:
 
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* 2 x 30 mm MK 108 cannons, fuselage-mounted (110 rpg = 220 total)
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, nose mounted (150 rpg)
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* 2 x 20 mm MG 151/20 cannons, fuselage-mounted (200 rpg = 400 total)
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* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose mounted (450 rpg)
  
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== Usage in battles ==
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=== Suspended armament ===
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordinance:
  
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Climb with your cursor pointing at 15 degrees. If there are high altitude interceptor(Most commonly P-61 and Whirlwinds, note that they will typically have a higher altitude than you), destroy them if you can. Destroy the bombers that choose to fly high. If there aren't any remaining in the area, try using boom and zoom to destroy fighters that are likely going to be lower than you.
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* 6 x 100 kg bombs (600 kg total)
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* 2 x 250 kg bombs + 4 x 100 kg bombs (900 kg total)
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* 4 x 250 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 2 x 500 kg  bombs (1,000 kg total)
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* 10 x 132 mm rockets
  
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=== Defensive armament ===
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{{main|Berezin UB (12.7 mm)|ShKAS (7.62 mm)}}
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The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is defended by:
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (200 rpg)
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* 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB Machine Gun, ventral Turret (200 rpg)
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* 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, 2 x beam turret (225 rpg = 450 total)
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== Usage in the battles ==
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The Peshka offers many options in combat depending on the loadout. As a dive bomber, the Pe-2 can use its high diving speed to quickly strike at some targets from high altitude, building up enough speed in the dive to evade interception and return to friendly airspace. The Pe-2 can also perform as a level bomber if there are too many enemies at low altitude to safely dive-bomb, although the small payload is not efficient against bases. The 500 kg FAB-500 bomb is the most effective bomb against bases and pillboxes from high altitude. Finally, the Pe-2 can equip RS-132 rockets with air-burst fuses and utilize them against enemy bombers, thanks to its high performance and bomber altitude spawn. The RBS-132 rockets are most effective in Ground Realistic Battles due to the better-modelled damage mechanics against tanks there.
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[[File:BomberImage_Pe-2X-ray.jpg|thumbnail|X-Ray view of the Peshka's modules. Note the very big fuel tanks placed all over the plane.]]
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As with any bomber, the defensive guns on the Pe-2 are a last resort, and should not be relied upon to consistently fend off enemies. Its high performance and manoeuvrability are its best defence.
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
===Manual Engine Control===
 
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! Oil
 
! Water
 
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| Controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Separate || rowspan="2" | Not controllable || rowspan="2" | Not controllable
 
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[[File:FighterImage_Ta154.JPG|300px|thumbnail|right|Ta 154 A-1 in action in War Thunder]]
 
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This plane doesn't differ a lot from the Bf 109s and Fw 190s regarding usage of Manual Engine Settings.
 
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Prop pitch: unless you really know what you're doing, don't even dare to think about using it.
 
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Radiator: radiator can be set at 30% for a long time but will eventually have to be changed to 40-50% as the engines will start to overheat continuously. While this happens you will be forced to use WEP less as the match progresses unless you stop using MEC for quite a while or land and repair which will reset this. Radiator can be left at around 40% for winter maps, 50% for spring/fall maps, and 60% for summer maps without much issue except for prolonged usage of WEP.
 
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Supercharger stage: For optimal performance switch to stage 2 at 4 km (13,123 feet)
 
  
 
===Modules===
 
===Modules===
 
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| I
 
| I
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| Fuselage repair
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| Fuselage Repair
 
| Radiator
 
| Radiator
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| Offensive 20 mm
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| Turret 7 mm
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| Offensive 7 mm
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| DZ-40
 
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| II
 
| II
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| Compressor
 
| Compressor
 
| Airframe
 
| Airframe
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| New 7 mm MGs (turret)
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| New 7 mm MGs
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| III
 
| III
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| Wings repair
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| Wings Repair
 
| Engine
 
| Engine
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| Offensive 30 mm
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| Turret 12 mm
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| Offensive 12 mm
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| RO-132
 
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| IV
 
| IV
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| Engine Injection
 
| Cover
 
| Cover
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| New 12 mm MGs (turret)
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* Fixed forward-firing machine guns
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* Exceptional armament (with decent ammunition count)
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* Outstanding performance and manoeuvrability (especially roll rate) for a bomber
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* Heavy armour and nose mounted 2 x 20 mm and 2 x 30 mm cannons are the perfect combo for head-on attacks
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* Can equip rockets
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* Maneuverability is sufficient to keep up with other heavy fighters and heavier American single engine fighters
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* Has a bombsight and dive brakes, allowing it to act as a level or dive bomber
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* Absurdly durable airframe and cockpit (Engines are often destroyed long before the wings or pilot are lost)
 
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* Can operate on a single engine (enough to get back to the airfield)
 
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* Decent climb rate
 
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* Interceptor spawn, will gain altitude much faster than its opponents
 
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* Exceptional speed in a straight line
 
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* Low wing load gives the plane a good turn rate at higher speeds
 
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* Exceptional roll rate
 
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* Excellent bomber interceptor
 
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* Fear factor: Many Allied pilots who would normally go head on will break off from a head-on engagement, allowing you to either extend and make another pass or shoot him down if they pulls up or rolls to dodge
 
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* Excellent glide ratio owing to wooden construction and low wing loading
 
  
 
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* Machine guns are insufficient for any ground target heavier than an armoured car
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* Flaps break off easily at speeds above 450 km/h (279 mph)
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* Large fuel tank in the midsection makes it vulnerable to fires
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* Varying muzzle velocity of the Mk 108 and MG 151 cannons makes long range shooting difficult
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* Small internal payload, and must carry the heaviest payloads externally
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* Turns horribly at low speeds
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* Defensive armament is average at best
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* Can fly on 1 engine but only around 300 km/h (186 mph)
 
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* Landing gears are very sensitive and will break when landing at speeds above 240 km/h (150 mph)
 
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* Prolonged WEP can lead to engine problems, using manual engine control is highly recommended with this aircraft
 
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* A rather large target
 
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* Weak suspension on landing gear, watch descent rate closely
 
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* Tail likes to fall off during belly landings, belly land only as a last resort
 
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* Easy to over G at high speeds due to wooden construction
 
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* Sensitive engines, will overheat quickly if radiators are punctured
 
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* Occasionally can be pilot sniped in a head-on or by gunners through the thin plate behind the nose
 
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* Elevator compression becomes severe past 660 km/h (410 mph), requiring a lot of room to pull out of a steep, high speed dive to avoid crashing into the ground
 
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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The Ta-154 was a fast twin-engine German interceptor/night fighter created and developed by renowned aircraft designer Kurt Tank during World War 2. It was eventually cancelled as it was to complicated to build for war-torn Nazi Germany.
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[[File:Petlyakov Pe-2 Peshka (14467132393).jpg|thumbnail|Two Peshkas flying in formation. Likely to be two more out of the picture and therefore part of a flight of Pe-2s.]]
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Originally, the Petlyakov Pe-2 was not supposed to be a bomber at all. Its direct predecessor, designated VI-100, was designed by a prison design bureau team led by Vladimir Petlyakov as a high-altitude escort fighter. The VI-100 was very modern for its time, featuring a pressurized two-seat cockpit, electrically actuated systems and all-metal construction, and was powered by two supercharged Klimov M-105 V-12 inline engines producing 1100 horsepower each. The prototype was completed in 1939 and during its first test flight on 7th May 1939, it reached a top speed of 627.6 kph (390 mph) – an astounding performance for its time.  The results of flight tests were so promising that the VI-100 was ordered into production.
  
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The origins of the Ta-154 dated back to the late 1930s when Kurt Tank and his engineers were working on a twin-engined medium bomber called the Ta-211. It was planned to be made out of plywood bonded with a special chemical called Tego film. Only the pressurized cockpit would be made out of metal. The aircraft was supposed to use the Jumo 211r engine (which was why the Ta-211 had the number 211) but was instead fitted with the more powerful Jumo 213 engine when Junkers could not produce the Jumo 211r in time. The aircraft's serial number was changed to 8-154 and it was given the name Moskito as a tribute to the RAF's Dh.98 Mosquito.  
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However, Germany launched the “Blitzkrieg“ campaign in September 1939. Aside from their revolutionary usage of tanks, the campaign in Poland featured notable usage of Ju 87 dive bombers and showed their potential. Consequently, the Soviet authorities ordered the VI-100 to be redesigned as a dive bomber. Pressurization equipment and engine superchargers were removed, dive brakes were installed under the wings and the bombardier position was added to the nose of the aircraft(raising the number of crew members to three). A ventral bomb bay was added along with the two smaller bomb positions located at the rear of engine nacelles.  Two rear-facing turrets, each armed by a single ShKAS machine gun, were installed to dorsal and ventral positions. Resulting aircraft, able to carry up to 1600 kg / 3520 lbs of bombs, was designated PB-100. The first prototype flew on 15th December 1940 and its performance (top speed of 540.7 kph/336 mph) was so good that Vladimir Petlyakov was released and the aircraft was named after him, thus receiving the designation Petlyakov Pe-2. The bomber was then rushed into serial production and deliveries to combat units began in the spring of 1941. The deliveries were, however, slow and by the time of the German invasion in June 1941, only about 458 Pe-2’s were delivered.
  
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The Ta-154V1 prototype made its first flight on July 1st, 1943 with the Jumo 211F engine. A few days later, the V2 prototype with the Jumo 211N took off for the first time. In trials, the Ta-154 easily outperformed its rivals- Ju-388 and He-219. The Ta-154 reached at top speed of 700km/h or 440mph in testing. The V3 prototype was equipped with radar and a second seat for the radar operator and was consequently 75km/h slower than the other two prototypes with its heavy night fighting equipment. Nevertheless, it still had superior performance to the He-219.  
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The Pe-2, nicknamed Peshka ("Pawn") by its crews, quickly proved itself to be an effective dive bomber and together with the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik attacker, it became the most important offensive weapon of the Soviet Army Air Force. The bomber was fast and agile enough to be an elusive target for German fighters and also proved its versatility – it was used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting and also became the basis for the [[Pe-3bis|Pe-3]] heavy fighter. Losses were heavy, however. Crews often complained about a lack of armour protection for the cockpit and fuel tanks as well as poor defensive armament and unreliable dive brakes, which sometimes failed to retract and allowed top speeds of only around 300 kph (186.4 mph), making the fast bomber easy prey.
  
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In early 1944, the Jumo 213 engines finally arrived and a production run of 150 plus Ta-154A-1 models were ordered. Several were produced before the factory making the Tego-film glue was destroyed. As a result, the Germans substituted the Tego-film glue with an inferior type of glue. This inferior type proved to be complete garbage as several Ta-154s created with it fell apart in flight. Similar problems also beseeched the He-162 Volksjager.  
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"By the summer of 1943, due to growing production volume and a general decrease in quality, the basic performance characteristics of production bombers had degraded to an intolerable level. The Factory No. 22 designers were tasked with drastically improving the quality of the bombers produced. The new chief designer, V. M. Myasishchev, was in charge of this work.
  
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In August of 1944, Kurt Tank finally ordered the end of production of what could have been an amazing fighter as the Germans needed to turn their attention to faster aircraft like the Do-335 and could not waste time or resources. With that, the few Ta-154s built were used in night fighters squadrons or in training units. Several Ta-154s out of the 50 or so built saw combat in World War 2 as night fighters until the war ended. With that, the Ta-154s were examined or scrapped. One was captured by American forces but its fate is unknown.
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The Factory No. 22 designers, together with the researchers of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI), proposed a number of improvements for the Pe-2 design that were implemented in production in August 1943, beginning with series 205. Improvements were made to the flaps, cowls, and access doors, pressurization of the whole aircraft was ensured, the shape of the cooler ducts was altered, and carburettor inlet ducts with improved aerodynamics were installed. Brake cover fairings and a new single-blade compensator (with an increased area) for the VUB-1 turret were also installed. The radio antenna mast, together with the airspeed tube, was removed to the front arch of the cockpit canopy, and the junction of the canopy and the VUB-1 turret was improved. Some planes had individual exhaust pipes installed instead of the previous general exhaust manifolds.
  
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Even though the Ta-154 only had a minor impact in real life, you can take control of the mighty Ta-154 in War Thunder and wreak havoc on the bombers that escaped its wrath back in WW2.
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Beginning with series 211, the beams of external bomb racks were moved into the wings, and beginning with series 249, it was decided that the oil should be diluted with gasoline in the winter. From series 265 on, the RSB-bis radio set was replaced with an RSB-3bis, and the general antenna-feeder system was improved, drastically increasing radio coverage. Series 275 saw yet another reinforcement of the Pe-2's rear defense: a DAG-10 grenade launcher was installed, with 10 AG-2 aerial grenades. The grenades were housed in the radio operator/gunner's cockpit in two clusters (five in each). A grenade launched from the aircraft would initially reduce speed (with a small parachute) and then, after a delay of 3 to 5 seconds, explode in the path of a pursuing fighter. The grenade launcher gave the gunner a chance to stop German fighters from comfortably attacking the Pe-2 from their favorite position, the rear.
  
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Crews noted the bomber's high maneuverability and survivability, the good field of view from the cockpit, and good stability during dives. At the same time, though, it was noted that the aircraft was rather difficult to pilot, especially when taking off and landing."
  
 
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The Pe-2-205 Peshka was made available on the store in the "Peshka starter kit" since [[https://warthunder.com/en/news/52/current 28 September 2012]], however, it was removed in the November 2016 clearance sale, making the vehicle unobtainable at the time being.
  
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Revision as of 23:50, 31 December 2019

Rank 6 USA
F-5C Pack
Pe-2-205
pe-2-205.png
Pe-2-205
USSR flag.png USSR
III Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
3.7 3.7 3.7
Class:
PREMIUM
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This page is about the gift Russian dive bomber Pe-2-205. For other uses, see Pe-2 (Family).

Description


The Pe-2-205 Peshka is a rank III gift Russian dive bomber with a battle rating of 3.7 (AB/RB/SB). This aircraft was in the game since the start of the Open Beta Test prior to Update 1.29. Unfortunately, this vehicle is currently unavailable to players who want to purchase it. It was taken off the Gaijin store after the Clearance sale in November 2016. It has since become hidden from the store.

The Pe-2 (or "Peshka", as it was nicknamed) is one of the fastest bombers in its battle rating range. It relies on its speed and outstanding manoeuvrability (for a bomber) to evade interception. While its defensive armament is acceptable, it should only rely on its gunners as a last resort. The 12.7 mm UBT heavy machine guns covering the rear can be quite effective, but the waist 7.62 mm ShKAS machine guns are not very useful.

The Pe-2 is only capable of carrying up to 1,000 kg of bombs, and even then only externally, which will noticeably cut performance. However, it is also the only bomber in its battle rating that can equip rockets like the RS-132 and semi-armour piercing RBS-132. The RS-132 with the fuse set to air-burst can be surprisingly effective against bombers with good aim. The RBS-132 is more effective against tanks in Realistic Battles. It is also equipped with two fixed forward-firing machine guns (12.7 mm UB and 7.62 mm ShKAS), although these have relatively limited utility other than strafing light targets.

As a dive bomber, the aircraft is equipped with dive brakes to control the acceleration during dive attacks. However, the Pe-2 also has a level bombsight, which allows it to bomb from altitude with decent accuracy.

Cockpit with translated gauges.

The Petlyakov Pe-2 is a versatile high-speed tactical level and dive bomber. It has very good performance and manoeuvrability for a twin-engine bomber, attained at the expense of the payload. It excels at surgical strikes against small targets like pillboxes and tanks. The Pe-2 can also be used as a level bomber against stationary targets, although the small payload makes it less efficient than heavier bombers like the Heinkel He 111 series.

General info

Flight Performance

Characteristics
Stock
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,700 m) 		Max altitude
(meters) 		Turn time
(seconds) 		Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run
(meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
507 493 8,800 28.4 29.8 10.6 10.5 326
Upgraded
Max Speed
(km/h at 3,700 m) 		Max altitude (meters) Turn time (seconds) Rate of climb
(meters/second) 		Take-off run (meters)
AB RB AB RB AB RB
539 524 8,800 25.8 27.0 15.1 12.8 326

Details

Features
Combat flap Take-off flap Landing flap Air brakes Arrestor gear
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ X
Limits
Wing-break speed
(km/h) 		Gear limit
(km/h) 		Combat flap
(km/h) 		Max Static G
+ -
740 450  ??? ~8 ~4
Optimal velocities
Ailerons
(km/h) 		Rudder
(km/h) 		Elevators
(km/h) 		Radiator
(km/h)
< 380 < 380 < 440 > 250
Compressor (RB/SB)
Setting 1
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
700 m 2,520 hp  ?,??? hp
Setting 2
Optimal altitude 100% Engine power WEP Engine power
2,700 m 2,360 hp  ?,??? hp

Survivability and armour

  • 13.5 mm Steel plate behind the pilot
  • 8 mm Steel plate in front of the dorsal gunner
  • 8 mm Steel plate in front of the ventral gunner
  • Several fuel tanks located in wings near

Armaments

Offensive armament

Main articles: Berezin UB (12.7 mm), ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The Pe-2-205 is armed with:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, nose mounted (150 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, nose mounted (450 rpg)

Suspended armament

Main article: Suspended armaments

The Pe-2-205 can be outfitted with the following ordinance:

  • 6 x 100 kg bombs (600 kg total)
  • 2 x 250 kg bombs + 4 x 100 kg bombs (900 kg total)
  • 4 x 250 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 2 x 500 kg bombs (1,000 kg total)
  • 10 x 132 mm rockets

Defensive armament

Main articles: Berezin UB (12.7 mm), ShKAS (7.62 mm)

The Pe-2-205 is defended by:

  • 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB machine gun, dorsal turret (200 rpg)
  • 1 x 12.7 mm Berezin UB Machine Gun, ventral Turret (200 rpg)
  • 1 x 7.62 mm ShKAS machine gun, 2 x beam turret (225 rpg = 450 total)

Usage in the battles

The Peshka offers many options in combat depending on the loadout. As a dive bomber, the Pe-2 can use its high diving speed to quickly strike at some targets from high altitude, building up enough speed in the dive to evade interception and return to friendly airspace. The Pe-2 can also perform as a level bomber if there are too many enemies at low altitude to safely dive-bomb, although the small payload is not efficient against bases. The 500 kg FAB-500 bomb is the most effective bomb against bases and pillboxes from high altitude. Finally, the Pe-2 can equip RS-132 rockets with air-burst fuses and utilize them against enemy bombers, thanks to its high performance and bomber altitude spawn. The RBS-132 rockets are most effective in Ground Realistic Battles due to the better-modelled damage mechanics against tanks there.

X-Ray view of the Peshka's modules. Note the very big fuel tanks placed all over the plane.

As with any bomber, the defensive guns on the Pe-2 are a last resort, and should not be relied upon to consistently fend off enemies. Its high performance and manoeuvrability are its best defence.

Manual Engine Control

MEC elements
Mixer Pitch Radiator Supercharger Turbocharger
Oil Water Type
Controllable Not controllable Not controllable Not controllable Separate Not controllable Not controllable

Modules

Tier Flight performance Survivability Weaponry
I Fuselage Repair Radiator Turret 7 mm Offensive 7 mm DZ-40
II Compressor Airframe New 7 mm MGs (turret) New 7 mm MGs
III Wings Repair Engine Turret 12 mm Offensive 12 mm RO-132
IV Engine Injection Cover New 12 mm MGs (turret) New 12 mm MGS

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Fixed forward-firing machine guns
  • Outstanding performance and manoeuvrability (especially roll rate) for a bomber
  • Can equip rockets
  • Has a bombsight and dive brakes, allowing it to act as a level or dive bomber

Cons:

  • Machine guns are insufficient for any ground target heavier than an armoured car
  • Large fuel tank in the midsection makes it vulnerable to fires
  • Small internal payload, and must carry the heaviest payloads externally
  • Defensive armament is average at best

History

Two Peshkas flying in formation. Likely to be two more out of the picture and therefore part of a flight of Pe-2s.

Originally, the Petlyakov Pe-2 was not supposed to be a bomber at all. Its direct predecessor, designated VI-100, was designed by a prison design bureau team led by Vladimir Petlyakov as a high-altitude escort fighter. The VI-100 was very modern for its time, featuring a pressurized two-seat cockpit, electrically actuated systems and all-metal construction, and was powered by two supercharged Klimov M-105 V-12 inline engines producing 1100 horsepower each. The prototype was completed in 1939 and during its first test flight on 7th May 1939, it reached a top speed of 627.6 kph (390 mph) – an astounding performance for its time. The results of flight tests were so promising that the VI-100 was ordered into production.

However, Germany launched the “Blitzkrieg“ campaign in September 1939. Aside from their revolutionary usage of tanks, the campaign in Poland featured notable usage of Ju 87 dive bombers and showed their potential. Consequently, the Soviet authorities ordered the VI-100 to be redesigned as a dive bomber. Pressurization equipment and engine superchargers were removed, dive brakes were installed under the wings and the bombardier position was added to the nose of the aircraft(raising the number of crew members to three). A ventral bomb bay was added along with the two smaller bomb positions located at the rear of engine nacelles. Two rear-facing turrets, each armed by a single ShKAS machine gun, were installed to dorsal and ventral positions. Resulting aircraft, able to carry up to 1600 kg / 3520 lbs of bombs, was designated PB-100. The first prototype flew on 15th December 1940 and its performance (top speed of 540.7 kph/336 mph) was so good that Vladimir Petlyakov was released and the aircraft was named after him, thus receiving the designation Petlyakov Pe-2. The bomber was then rushed into serial production and deliveries to combat units began in the spring of 1941. The deliveries were, however, slow and by the time of the German invasion in June 1941, only about 458 Pe-2’s were delivered.

The Pe-2, nicknamed Peshka ("Pawn") by its crews, quickly proved itself to be an effective dive bomber and together with the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik attacker, it became the most important offensive weapon of the Soviet Army Air Force. The bomber was fast and agile enough to be an elusive target for German fighters and also proved its versatility – it was used for reconnaissance and artillery spotting and also became the basis for the Pe-3 heavy fighter. Losses were heavy, however. Crews often complained about a lack of armour protection for the cockpit and fuel tanks as well as poor defensive armament and unreliable dive brakes, which sometimes failed to retract and allowed top speeds of only around 300 kph (186.4 mph), making the fast bomber easy prey.

In-game description

"By the summer of 1943, due to growing production volume and a general decrease in quality, the basic performance characteristics of production bombers had degraded to an intolerable level. The Factory No. 22 designers were tasked with drastically improving the quality of the bombers produced. The new chief designer, V. M. Myasishchev, was in charge of this work.

The Factory No. 22 designers, together with the researchers of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI), proposed a number of improvements for the Pe-2 design that were implemented in production in August 1943, beginning with series 205. Improvements were made to the flaps, cowls, and access doors, pressurization of the whole aircraft was ensured, the shape of the cooler ducts was altered, and carburettor inlet ducts with improved aerodynamics were installed. Brake cover fairings and a new single-blade compensator (with an increased area) for the VUB-1 turret were also installed. The radio antenna mast, together with the airspeed tube, was removed to the front arch of the cockpit canopy, and the junction of the canopy and the VUB-1 turret was improved. Some planes had individual exhaust pipes installed instead of the previous general exhaust manifolds.

Beginning with series 211, the beams of external bomb racks were moved into the wings, and beginning with series 249, it was decided that the oil should be diluted with gasoline in the winter. From series 265 on, the RSB-bis radio set was replaced with an RSB-3bis, and the general antenna-feeder system was improved, drastically increasing radio coverage. Series 275 saw yet another reinforcement of the Pe-2's rear defense: a DAG-10 grenade launcher was installed, with 10 AG-2 aerial grenades. The grenades were housed in the radio operator/gunner's cockpit in two clusters (five in each). A grenade launched from the aircraft would initially reduce speed (with a small parachute) and then, after a delay of 3 to 5 seconds, explode in the path of a pursuing fighter. The grenade launcher gave the gunner a chance to stop German fighters from comfortably attacking the Pe-2 from their favorite position, the rear.

Crews noted the bomber's high maneuverability and survivability, the good field of view from the cockpit, and good stability during dives. At the same time, though, it was noted that the aircraft was rather difficult to pilot, especially when taking off and landing."

Media

An excellent addition to the article will be video guides, as well as screenshots from the game and photos.

Read also

Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example,

  • reference to the series of the aircraft;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

Obtainable events

The Pe-2-205 Peshka was made available on the store in the "Peshka starter kit" since [28 September 2012], however, it was removed in the November 2016 clearance sale, making the vehicle unobtainable at the time being.

Sources

Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:

  • topic on the official game forum;
  • page on aircraft encyclopedia;
  • other literature.


V.M. Petlyakov Design Bureau (Опытное конструкторское бюро Петлякова)
Fighters  Pe-3 (e) · Pe-3 · Pe-3bis
Bombers  Pe-2-1 · Pe-2-31 · Pe-2-83 · Pe-2-110 · Pe-2-205 · Pe-2-359 · Pe-8

USSR bombers
SB and Ar  SB 2M-100 · SB 2M-103 · SB 2M-103 MV-3 · SB 2M-103U · SB 2M-103U MV-3 · SB 2M-105 · Ar-2
Yer-2 (petrol)  Yer-2 (M-105) · Yer-2 (M-105) TAT · Yer-2 (M-105R) TAT · Yer-2 (M-105R) LU
Yer-2 (diesel)  Yer-2 (ACh-30B) (e) · Yer-2 (ACh-30B) (l)
Tu  Tu-2 · Tu-2S · Tu-2S-44 · Tu-2S-59 · Tu-4
Pe  Pe-2-1 · Pe-2-31 · Pe-2-83 · Pe-2-110 · Pe-2-205 · Pe-2-359 · Pe-8
IL  DB-3B · IL-4
Po  Po-2 · Po-2M
Other  MBR-2-M-34 · TB-3M-17-32 · Yak-4 · Be-6
Lend-Lease  ▂PBY-5A Catalina · ▂Hampden TB Mk I · ▂A-20G-30 · ▂B-25J-30

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