Berijew / Beriev Be-42 / A-40 Albatros
Amphibious Utility Aircraft
The Beriev Be-42 / A-40 Albatros is a twin-engined amphibious multi purpose jet aircraft developed by the Soviet manufacturer Beriev Design Bureau, today Beriev Aircraft Company (Russia).
The Be-42 is the world's largest amphibious aircraft. No mass production although positive tested.
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Soloviev D-30KPV |
| Engine Power (each) | 117,7 kN | 26460 lbf |
| additonal engines | 2 Turbojet Soloviev RD-60K (24,5 kN / 5508 lbf) |
| Speed | 800 km/h | 432 kts
497 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 8.000 m | 26.247 ft |
| Range | 4.100 km | 2.214 NM
2.548 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 43.900 kg | 96.783 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 86.000 kg | 189.597 lbs |
| Wing Span | 42,50 m | 139 ft 5 in |
| Wing Area | 200,0 m² | 2153 ft² |
| Length | 45,70 m | 149 ft 11 in |
| Height | 11,07 m | 36 ft 4 in |
| First Flight | 1986 |
| Production Status | no mass production |
| Total Production | 2 |
| ICAO Code | BER4 |
| NATO Code | Mermaid |
| Data for (Version) | Beriev / Berijew A-40 |
