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Multi-purpose jet flying boat with two AL-7PD turbojet engines with a thrust of 7.350 kgf, installed in on the sides nacelle under the center section. To start the engines afloat, a TS-19 turbine starter is used. The first flight of the prototype took place on June 20, 1956. A total of 27 units were built. The armament of the flying boat consisted of two forward single-barrel fixed installations and aft double-barrel installation DK-7B.
In the late 60s, the aircraft was put out of action by the Navy.
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | OKB Beriev |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Multipurpose amphibian aircraft
|
| CREW | 3 |
| POWER-PLANT | Two turbojet engines AL-7PB |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x7.500 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length, m | 33,1 |
| Height, m | 11,03 |
| Wing span, m | 22,3 |
| Wing area, m2 | 111,8 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 48.500 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 45.000 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 24.100 |
| Internal fuel, kg | - |
| Warload, kg | 3.330 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 880 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 800 |
| Ferry range, km | 4.810 |
| Range, km | 2.960 |
| Service ceiling, m | 12.500 |
| ARMAMENT | 4x23 mm cannons NS-23, in internal store torpedos, bombs. |