Beriev MDR-5
Military
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The Beriev MDR-5 served the Soviet Union from 1938 as a long-range reconnaissance bombing flying boat. Twin-powered with a five-member crew, this aircraft spans 25 meters across the wings with a 15.9-meter fuselage, achieving speeds near 345 km/h and conducting extended reconnaissance and bombing sorties.
Specifications
- Role
- Long-range reconnaissance bombing flying boat
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Crew
- 5
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1938
- Length
- 15.9 m
- Wingspan
- 25 m
- Max speed
- 345 km/h
- Range
- 2,415 km