Be-14 Search and rescue aircraft

Be-14 Search and rescue aircraft. First flight: 1969
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The Be-14 was created as a search and rescue aircraft based on the Be-12. The only prototype, successfully completed the tests, but did was not launched series / production due to limited financial capabilities, according to other sources, the only Be-14 was disposed of.

The first prototype, preparation of flight tests, Taganrog

The first prototype, preparation of flight tests, Taganrog




Technical specifications

DESIGNER OKB Beriev
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Search and rescue aircraft
CREW
POWER-PLANT Two turboprop engines Progress ΑΙ-20D
Power h.p. 2x5.180
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m 30,11
Height, m 7,94
Wing span, m 29,84
Wing area, m2 99,00
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 35.500
Normal take-off, kg 29.500
Empty aircraft, kg 24.000
Internal fuel, kg 9.000
Payload, kg -
- passengers (normal variant) 15
- passengers (maximum) 29
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 540
Cruising speed, km/h 465
Service ceiling, m 8.000
Range, km 3.300
Combat range, km 650
ARMAMENT Doesn't have (defensive).