A Soviet light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft developed before the war and used during the opening campaigns against Germany.
Development
Sukhoi Su-2 was developed by Sukhoi Design Bureau in Soviet Union as a bomber. The family first flew in 1937 and entered service in 1939. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Sukhoi Su-2 is represented across bomber and armed-reconnaissance aircraft roles. The sourced variant records include service with Soviet Air Forces. Its documented combat-history coverage includes World War II. Role tags attached to the family include tactical bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Su-2.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Su-2 | Production | Bomber | Soviet Air Forces |
Sources and further reading
Structured references supporting this aircraft family, variants, specifications, and narrative sections.
- Soviet Combat Aircraft of the Second World War, Volume 2: Twin Engined Fighters, Attack Aircraft and Bombers — Midland Publishing · Tier 3