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Beriev Be-6
Beriev · Maritime Patrol · USSR · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Beriev Be-6 is a flying boat produced by the Soviet Beriev OKB. It was capable of accomplishing a wide variety of missions, such as long-range maritime reconnaissance, coastal and supply line patrols, torpedo/bombing strikes, mine-laying, and transport operations.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Sub-Category
- Flying Boat
- Domain
- Dual-Use
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- USSR
- Manufacturer
- Beriev
- Operator
- USSR military
- Primary Role
- Maritime Patrol
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1949
- Produced
- 123
- Engine
- 2x Shvetsov ASh-73TK
- Thrust / Power
- 4,600 hp total
- Launch
- Water
- Length (ft)
- 77.3
- Wingspan (ft)
- 108.3
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 41500
- MTOW (lb)
- 65900
- Endurance (hr)
- 16
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 20013
- Range (mi)
- 3045
- Max Speed (mph)
- 258
- Armament
- 2x 23mm; 4x 12.7mm; 13,000 lb