The Tupolev Tu-2 (development names ANT-58 and 103; NATO reporting name Bat) is a twin-engined Soviet high-speed daylight and frontline bomber aircraft used during World War II. The Tu-2 was tailored to meet a requirement for a high-speed bomber or dive-bomber, with a large internal bomb load and speed similar to that of a single-seat fighter.

Feb 18, 2016 · With a 900 round per minute firing rate, round per gun capacity, and 88 PPSh-41s, the Tu-2Sh could expend 6,248 steel-cored incendiary rounds over a 1,800 long and 4-foot wide area in 4 seconds, with all weapons working perfectly.

Mar 20, 2018 · With the maximum speed of about 250mph when loaded, the Tu-2Sh could dump these six thousand rounds out over a space of about 1800-feet long and about four feet wide, almost certainly hitting anything inside that kill box. It was an effective aircraft that had a …

May 16, 2016 · With the maximum speed of about 250mph when loaded, the Tu-2Sh could dump these six thousand rounds out over a space of about 1800-feet long and about four feet wide, almost certainly hitting anything inside that kill box.

Tu-2Sh heavy attack aircraft. In 1944, on the basis of the Tu-2S high-speed dive bomber, an unusual weapon system, the Fiery Hedgehog, was tested as an experiment. The system consisted of 88 units of Shpagin submachine guns (PPSh) installed on the platform.

Jan 22, 2025 · One of the most unusual innovations was a modified version of the Tupolev Tu-2 bomber, designed to deliver devastating firepower against ground targets. This experimental aircraft, nicknamed the “Fire Hedgehog,” was equipped with 88 PPSh-41 submachine guns, turning it into a flying arsenal.

The Tupolev Tu-2 (Development names ANT-58 and 103, NATO reporting name: Bat) was a twin-engine Soviet (high) speed daylight bomber (SDB) front line bomber (FB) aircraft of World War II vintage.

Jul 16, 2024 · The variant equipped with the 88 PPSh-41s, named the Tu-2Sh, required the battery to be hoisted into place by ropes. It could only be aimed using a specially designed sight and fired by a solenoid that activated all guns simultaneously.

Apr 5, 2020 · Tu-2Sh Experimental ground-attack versions. Two variants were tested in 1944: one with a 76mm (2.95 inches) centerline gun and another with a battery of 88 7.62mm (0.30 inches) PPSh-41 submachine guns fixed in the bomb bay, directed to fire ahead at a 30-degree angle.

Apr 27, 2023 · Oriented to fire down, this battery featured eleven rows of 8 PPSh-41s and occupied space that could hold 3,300 lbs of bombs. Even though they theorized that it could increase the Tu-2’s ability to quell enemy infantry forces, there was only one plane ever fitted with the …