Beriev A-40 Albatross
The Beriev A-40 Albatros was a huge Soviet amphibious anti-submarine aircraft designed to replace the Be-12. It used two main jet engines above the wing and two smaller boost engines near the wing roots for water takeoff, a rare four-engine arrangement. The collapse of the Soviet Union curtailed production after only prototypes were completed. Its size, jet propulsion, and boat hull make it one of the most dramatic amphibians ever flown.
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The A-40 Albatros used two main jets plus two smaller boost engines near the wing roots, a rare four-engine layout for water takeoffs.
Specifications
| Length | 45.7 m (150 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 42.5 m (139 ft) |
| Height | 11.1 m (36 ft) |
| Persons on board | 7 |
| Crew | 8 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 86 t |
| Range | 2,300 NM (4,260 km) |
| Maximum speed | 430 kt (796 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 40,000 ft (12,192 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,200 ft/min (11.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) |
| Landing distance | 900 m (2,953 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 35,100 l |
| Engines | 2x Soloviev D-30KPV + 2x Klimov RD-36-35 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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