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KOR-1 (Be-2) Reconnaissance flying boat

KOR-1 (Be-2) Reconnaissance flying boat. First flight: 1936
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The KOR-1 (Be-2) was a two-seat biplane reconnaissance floatplane of mixed construction, initially built primarily of wood and later incorporating a metal framework. It was developed in 1936 by the Beriev Design Bureau. It was essentially the first Soviet-produced floatplane specifically designed for catapult launch from warships. Its maiden flight took place on September 4, 1936. Despite a number of technical shortcomings, 13 aircraft were built, all of which entered service with the Soviet Navy.

 

 


Technical specifications

DESIGNER OKB Beriev
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Reconnaissance flying boat
CREW 2
POWER-PLANT One piston engine M-25
Power, h.p. 1x700
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m 8,88
Height, m 4,42
Wing span, m 11,00
Wing area, m2 29,32
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 2.626
Normal take-off, kg 2.486
Empty aircraft, kg 1.800
Internal fuel, kg -
Warload, kg 200
Payload, kg -
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 277
Max speed in low height, km/h 245
Cruising speed, km/h 252
Range, km 530
Combat range, km -
Service ceiling, m 6.600
Rate of climb, m/min 250
Maximum overload, g -
ARMAMENT Two 7,62 mm machine-gun ShKAS and bombs.