Beriev Be-200 Multipurpose Amphibian Family
The Beriev Be-200 is a twin-engine jet amphibian developed from the larger A-40 concept for civil and emergency-service missions. Its boat hull, retractable landing gear, and high-mounted engines allow operation from runways or water while reducing spray ingestion. The best-known Be-200ChS version can scoop water for aerial firefighting and can also be configured for search and rescue, passenger or cargo transport, medical evacuation, and patrol duties.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Be-200Beriev Be-200ChSBe-200ESAltair
- Family Name
- Beriev Be-200
- Full Name
- Beriev Be-200 Multipurpose Amphibian Family
- Roles
- firefightingsearch_and_rescuecargoair_ambulanceutility
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- amphibious
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Beriev Be-200 is a twin-engine jet amphibian developed from the larger A-40 concept for civil and emergency-service missions. Its boat hull, retractable landing gear, and high-mounted engines allow operation from runways or water while reducing spray ingestion. The best-known Be-200ChS version can scoop water for aerial firefighting and can also be configured for search and rescue, passenger or cargo transport, medical evacuation, and patrol duties.
- First Flight Year
- 1,998
- Manufacturer
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 16:00:22 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 16:00:22 UTC