Sukhoi Su-2

Su-2
Sukhoi Su-2 on Volgograd Panorama Museum, Volgograd
General information
TypeShort-range bomber
National originSoviet Union
ManufacturerSukhoi
Designer
Primary userSoviet Air Forces
Number built910
History
Introduction dateDecember 1939
First flight25 August 1937
Retired1944

The Sukhoi Su-2 (Russian: Сухой Су-2) is a Soviet reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft used in the early stages of World War II. It was the first airplane designed by Pavel Sukhoi. The basic design received an engine and armament upgrade (Su-4) and was modified for the ground-attack role (ShB).