Berijew / Beriev Be-12 Chayka

Anti Submarine Ambhibious Aircraft

Beriew / Beriev Be-12 Chaika © Jos Schoofs
Photo ©: Jos Schoofs (photos at airliners.net)
The Beriev Be-12 Chayka is a twin-engined amphibious anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft produced by the Soviet manufacturer Beriev Design Bureau, today Beriev Aircraft Company (Russia).
The amphibious Be-12 is a development of the Beriev Be-6 flying boat.
Crew4
Propulsion2 Turboprop Engines
Engine ModelIvchenko AI-20D
Engine Power (each)3864 kW5182 shp
Speed530 km/h286 kts
  329 mph
Service Ceiling8.000 m26.247 ft
Range3.300 km1.782 NM
2.051 mi.
Empty Weight24.000 kg52.911 lbs
max. Takeoff Weight36.000 kg79.366 lbs
Wing Span29,84 m97 ft 11 in
Wing Area99,0 m²1066 ft²
Length30,11 m98 ft 9 in
Height7,94 m26 ft 1 in
First Flight1960
Production Statusout of production
Total Production>100
ICAO CodeBE12
NATO CodeMail
Data for (Version)Beriev / Berijew Be-12