Beriev Be-200 Altair
The Beriev Be-200 Altair is a jet-powered amphibious aircraft best known for aerial firefighting. It can land on water, scoop more than 12 tonnes of water into internal tanks, and return to a fire without visiting an airport. Its two jet engines sit high above the wing root to avoid ingesting spray during water operations. That combination of a boat hull and modern jet propulsion makes it one of the most unusual active firefighting aircraft in the world.
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Did you know?
The Be-200 Altair's engines sit high above the wing root, keeping them clear of spray when it scoops water for firefighting.
Specifications
| Length | 32.1 m (105 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.8 m (108 ft) |
| Height | 8.9 m (29 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 64 |
| Persons on board | 26573 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 42 t |
| Range | 1,800 NM (3,334 km) |
| Maximum speed | 380 kt (704 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 27,000 ft (8,230 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Rate of climb | 2,750 ft/min (14 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 12,000 l |
| Engines | 2x Progress D-436TP |
| Units built | 20 |
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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