Trevisan, Alberto/Borevik, Anatoly P. Bombardieri in picchiata sovietici

The technique of dive bombing reached its full potential at the height of the Second World War. During their relatively short period of service, dive bombers often contributed decisively to the success of military operations by many armed forces. Designed for precision attacks on protected buildings, small targets and surface vessels, these aircraft sometimes replaced traditional artillery and offered a more effective solution for certain types of targets. Although they were often confused with dive bombers or ground attack aircraft and tactical support aircraft, dive bombers played a special role and were characterised by specific technical and tactical deployment solutions. The line between these different types of aircraft may seem blurred, but they should not be confused with one another. In the Soviet Union, the initial approach to developing dive bombers was uncertain, but soon there was a strong push to realise and introduce aircraft with these characteristics. Although to a lesser extent than other belligerents, after a long series of prototypes and unsuccessful attempts, the Soviet aviation industry also succeeded in providing its air force with a number of dive bombers that proved their effectiveness in war.