Payakan Arkhangelsky Ar-2.zip 2024-05-03

With 2D Panel.When the SB-RK turned out to be obsolete, it was felt that the type could still perform as a dive bomber. After the decision was made to use it as a dive bomber further enhancements were made. The nose became more streamlined, the navigator's cockpit was redesigned including a movable seat, and dual controls were fitted to increase survivability. Fuel capacity was enlarged to 490 Imp gal (588 US gal, 2.230 liters) by adding two 81 Imp gal (97 US gal, 370 liters) external tanks. The Ar-2 was able to enter a dive easily be setting elevator trim tabs. Recovery from a dive was automatic, after the bombs were dropped. Max level speed was 313 Mph (505 km/h), service ceiling rose to 32,800 ft (10.000 m). With a bomb load of 1,102 lb (500 kg) max range was some 1,304 miles (2.100 km), and with a bomb load of 2,204 lb (1.000 kg) it was 621 miles (1.000 km). Number built: 200