The Pe-8 Heavy Bomber The Pe-8, also known as the TB-7, was a Soviet 4-engined heavy bomber that entered service in 1939. Range was a maximum of 2,920 miles. Only 79 were produced however, and it did not play a major role in the war, as most bombing attacks were done by the IL-4, SB-2 and Pe-2 bombers. The Pe-8 could carry 4,000 kilograms of bombs (8818 pounds) and had, as defensive armament, 2 x 20 mm cannon, 2 x 12.7mm machineguns, and 2 x 7.62mm machineguns. DATA: Top speed 273 mph, range 2,920 miles, ceiling 30,500 feet.