Beriev A-42PE Albatros

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The Beriev A-42 Albatros was a jet-engine amphibious flying boat designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company for the anti-submarine warfare role.

Intended as a replacement for the Beriev Be-12 amphibian and the land-based Ilyushin Il-38, the project was suspended after only one prototype had been manufactured, with second 70% completed, due to the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Recent reports suggest the project has been revived and that an order has been placed by the Russian Navy.

General characteristics

• Crew: 8
• Length: 43.84 m (143 ft 10in)
• Wingspan: 41.62 m (136 ft 6 in)
• Height: 11 m (36 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 200 sq m (2,153 sq ft)
• Max. take-off weight: 86,000 kg (189,630 lb)
• Power plant: 2 × Soloviev D-30KPV turbofans, 117.7 kN (26,455 lbf) each
• Take-off boosters: 2x Kolesov RD36-35 turbojets, 23 kN (5,180 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 800 km/h (497 mph)
• Range: 4,100 km[14] (2,212 nmi, 2,547 mi)with maximum payload
• Service ceiling: 9,700 m[14] (31,825 ft)
• Rate of climb: 30 m/s[14] (5,900 ft/min)
• Take-off distance (Land): 1,000 m (3,280 ft)
• Take-off distance (Water): 2,000 m (6,560 ft)
• Landing distance (Land): 700 m (2,300 ft)
• Landing distance (Water): 900 m (2,950 ft)
• Maximum wave height: 2 m (6.5 ft)

Armament

• (A-42P ASW Aircraft, internal bomb bay)
• Sonobuoys, depth charges, mines, plus;
• 3 Orlan (Sea Eagle) torpedoes, or
• 6 Korshun (Kite) guided missiles

Projected Armament:

• (A-42P ASW Aircraft, under wing pylons)
• Kh-35 Anti-ship missiles