Tupolev PE-8 Heavy Bomber

The Soviet Petlyakov Pe-8 was a four-engine heavy bomber developed before the Second World War and originally associated with the TB-7 designation. Production was limited compared with the vast fleets of smaller Soviet aircraft. It undertook long-range bombing and special missions, including high-profile diplomatic transport. The Pe-8 represents Soviet heavy-bomber ambitions without implying a strategic force of the scale maintained by Britain or the United States, and its varied engine installations make precise version identification important. The large four-engine aircraft provided the Soviet Union with a heavy-bomber capability that existed in much smaller numbers than its medium-bomber forces. Production and mechanical demands restricted the fleet. Its use for long-distance diplomatic transport, including the wartime flight carrying Molotov, adds a distinctive chapter beyond its bombing missions.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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