Beriev Be-2
Military
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The Beriev Be-2 emerged in 1936 as a Soviet reconnaissance seaplane serving maritime patrol duties. Single-powered across a 8.7-meter fuselage with 11-meter wings, this aircraft reached speeds near 245 km/h and demonstrated early Soviet commitment to maritime reconnaissance aviation.
Specifications
- Role
- Reconnaissance seaplane
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 1936
- Length
- 8.7 m
- Wingspan
- 11 m
- Max speed
- 245 km/h
- Range
- 1,000 km