DB-108 bomber by V.M.Myasichev

32k b/w DB-108 bomber at "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.185

L
ong range daytime bomber, all-metal mid-wing development of the Pe-2I. Aircraft received new VK-108 engine and enlarged internal bomb bay, capable to accommodate new 2000kg bomb (shortened design). Long range fighter configuration was also considered, the bomb bay used for twin 37mm or 45mm cannons.
DB-108 was built in two variants. Unarmed two-seater was first flown on December 30, 1944. Trials continued until June 1945. Three-seater was armed with three 20mm B-20 cannons and one 12.7mm UB machinegun, used for ground trials only.
No series production followed.
PredecessorsModifications
Pe-2I VB-109
ReferencesLinks
  • "History of aircraft construction in the USSR" by V.B.Shavrov, Vol.2 p.185;
  • V.M.Myasichev page;
    		• Technical data
    Type DB-108 (first)
    Function Long range bomber
    Year 1944
    Crew 2
    Engines 2*1800hp VK-108
    Length 13.47m
    Wingspan 17.8m
    Wing area 43m2
    Empty weight 6953kg
    Loaded weight 9431kg
    Wing load 219kg/m2
    Power load 2.6kg/hp
    Speed at 0m 583km/h
    Speed at 5950m 700km/h
    Landing Speed 140km/h
    Landing Roll 485m
    Takeoff Roll 420m
    Range 2250km
    Ceiling 11000m
    Climb
    5000m 5min
    Payload
    Fuel+Oil 1000+131kg
    Armament
    Guns not installed
    Bombs 2000kg inside
    Created February 15, 1999
    by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
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