Because of increased drag, maximum speed was lower - 222 km/h comparing to 244 km/h of Zuch-1. Because there were several Sh 14 engines available, left in the country by retreating Germans, the LWD next built a short series of 5 Zuch-2s in 1950.
The Zuch-2 was created because of increased air resistance, leading to a lower top speed of 222 km/h compared to the Zuch-1's 244 km/h. The LWD utilized leftover Sh 14 engines from retreating German forces and produced a small series of 5 Zuch-2s in 1950.