Description
The Sukhoi Su-2 was a Soviet light bomber and scout plane that was first introduced in March 1940 and used extensively in the Air Force in January 1941. Russian pilots highly appreciated the reliability of this aircraft, with some battered and damaged Su-2s being sent back for repair more than 20 times. This aircraft's sturdy design proved it to be a reliable aircraft.
The Sukhoi Su-2 used as light bomber and scout plane was first introduced to Soviet units in March 1940, while the large-scale use of this aircraft in the Air Force started in January 1941. Russian pilots highly appreciated the reliability of this Sukhoi aircraft: some battered and damaged Su-2s were sent back to repair bases for more than 20 times, which proved it's very sturdy design.