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The A-40 Albatross is a antisubmarine warfare (ASW) amphibian jet powered by two D-30KPV 12,000-kgf engines - the world-largest aircraft of this type. Its maiden flight was performed on 8 December, 1986. Two prototypes were built.
The Be-42 SAR amphibian powered by two D-27A propfans was derived from the A-40. The A-40P (A-40PE) patrol amphibian, powered by D-27A engines and featuring advanced ASW system and avionics, is being derived from the A-40 and Be-42 for the Russian naval aviation and for export sales.
The third A-40 prototype could be completed as such a variant.
Be-40: Amphibious maritime patrol–search and rescue aircraft, MAKS-2007.
| Modifications: |
| A-40: Initial version of the plane |
| A-40M: Updated version (project). With better aerodynamics and equipped with D-27 engines. |
| A-40P (Be-40P): Civil version (project) with a carrying capacity of 150 passengers |
| A-40RT (Be-40PT): Cargo aircraft (projeck) |
| A-42 (Be-42): Search and rescue version. |
| A-42PE (Be-42PE): Search and rescue version. The aircraft is equipped with two profan D-27A engines, with two rows of counter-rotating variable-pitch propellers and a starter (auxiliary thrust), RD-33AS. |
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | OKB Beriev |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Multipurpose amphibian aircraft
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| CREW | 4 |
| POWER-PLANT | Two turbofan engines D-30TKPV |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x12.000 |
| Booster engine, kgf | 2x2.500 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length, m | 45,70 |
| Height, m | 11,07 |
| Wing span, m | 42,50 |
| Wing area, m2 | 200 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 90.000 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 86.000 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 44.000 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 35.000 |
| Payload (warload), kg | 6.500 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 800 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 720 |
| Service ceiling, m | 13.000 |
| Range, km | 5.500 |
| - with payload | 4.000 |
| Aerial refueling | Yes |
| Endurance (without refueling), h | 12 |
| ARMAMENT | 3 torpedos Orlan or 4 anti-ship missiles Korshum or Yastreb or 6 Orel. |