Beriev A-40 Albatros Experimental Jet Amphibian Family
The Beriev A-40 Albatros is a large experimental jet amphibian that first flew in 1986. Its swept high wing, boat hull, retractable landing gear, wingtip stabilizing floats, spray-shielded main engines, and auxiliary takeoff jets explored high-speed maritime patrol and research performance at a scale beyond earlier production amphibians and informed the smaller Be-200.
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Identity
- Aliases
- A-40 AlbatrosBeriev A-40Be-40Beriev Be-40Be-42 AlbatrosA-42 AlbatrosNATO Mermaid
- Family Name
- Beriev A-40 Albatros
- Full Name
- Beriev A-40 Albatros Experimental Jet Amphibian Family
- Roles
- researchexperimentalmilitarytechnology_demonstratorreconnaissance
- Status
- retired
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- landwater
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Beriev A-40 Albatros is a large experimental jet amphibian that first flew in 1986. Its swept high wing, boat hull, retractable landing gear, wingtip stabilizing floats, spray-shielded main engines, and auxiliary takeoff jets explored high-speed maritime patrol and research performance at a scale beyond earlier production amphibians and informed the smaller Be-200.
- First Flight Year
- 1,986
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 30, 2026 at 03:21:13 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 30, 2026 at 03:21:13 UTC