A Soviet long-range bomber developed from the Bartini Stal-7 and used for strategic missions during World War II.
Development
Yermolayev Yer-2 was developed by Yermolayev Design Bureau in Soviet Union as a bomber. The family first flew in 1940 and entered service in 1941. Its recorded airframe configuration is fixed wing, with the family classified in the archive as core combat-aircraft scope.
Operational History
Operationally, Yermolayev Yer-2 is represented primarily in the bomber role. 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 strategic bomber.
Variants and Lineage
Major variants represented in the structured record include Yer-2 M-105 and Yer-2 ACh-30B.
Variants
| Designation | Type | Role | Recorded operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yer-2 ACh-30B | Production | Bomber | Soviet Air Forces |
| Yer-2 M-105 | 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