Beriev A-50
Military
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The Beriev A-50 serves as an airborne early warning and control platform operated by Soviet and Russian air forces since 1978. With four turboprop engines, a 46.6-meter fuselage, and 50.6-meter wingspan, this reconnaissance aircraft reaches 850 km/h and provides critical airborne surveillance over extended ranges to 7,500 kilometers.
Specifications
- Role
- Airborne early warning and control
- Crew
- 5
- Engines
- 4
- First flight
- 1978
- Length
- 46.6 m
- Wingspan
- 50.6 m
- Max speed
- 850 km/h
- Range
- 7,500 km