Petlyakov Pe-2

The Petlyakov Pe-2 was a Soviet dive bomber aircraft used during World War II. It was regarded as one of the best ground attack aircraft of the war and it was extremely successful in the roles of heavy fighter, reconnaissance and night fighter. It was one of the most important aircraft of World War II, being in many respects similar to the British de Havilland Mosquito. It was fast, maneuverable and durable. Several Communist nations flew the type after the war, when it became known by the NATO reporting name Buck.

Petlyakov Pe-2 in The War That Came Early
After the Big Switch, the Germans started pushing deep into Russia, the obselescent SB-2 is consigned to night bombing missions as the much better Pe-2 took to the skies.