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Beriev A-40
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NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
The Beriev A-40 was conceived in 1983 and is the world's largest seaplane currently flying. Missions the aircraft was designed for include search and rescue, transportation, patrol and anti submarine warfare for the Russian Navy.
In civilian service, variants can be used as airliners, air tankers, and cargo carriers.
The aircraft has a fuselage optimized for water handling. It has an extremely sharp angle of entry for a smooth ride and better penetration of rough seas.
Its engines utilize a dual design with fan jet economy and the power of turbojets during take off.
The Beriev A-40 is the current world record holder for time to climb and speed for seaplanes in its class.
As of this writing, production of the aircraft has been put on hold. Like many projects in Russia, this one too is awaiting additional funding.
Thus far only two Beriev A-40 prototype aircraft have been produced.
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Aviadvigatel D-30KPV
2 x 26,460 lbs ea.
189,600 lbs.
14,330 lbs.
143' 10"
135' 6"
447 mph
472 mph
3,000 fpm
26,640 feet
3,420 miles
12/11/86 |
Radio Control Airplane
Sergio Vergara's rc Beriev A-40.
Radio Control Airplanes:
The rc Beriev A-40 would make one heck of a jet powered seaplane. It should be quite an attraction flying from a small lake. However, it appears to be rarely modeled as a rc airplane.
We used to see plans on eBay for the Be-42 version of the rc Beriev A-40, but haven’t in a while. It had a 78” wing span and could be powered by ducted fans or turbines.
Pictured above and immediately below is the rc Beriev A-40 by master modeler Sergio Vergara. It has a 73” wing span with a length of 78”. Sergio powers it with twin Typhoon 600 brushless motors spinning Wemotec mini fans. All up weight is about 9 lbs.
We have seen a two channel rc Beriev A-40 Albatross ARF by Astro Model. It has a 44” wing span with steering by engine thrust differential. With the engines near the fuselage, we wonder how effective the steering can be. Altitude is controlled by engine thrust.
The RC Airplane has no elevator. Power comes from a pair of electric ducted fans. We can’t verify the quality. The Astro Model rc Beriev A-40 Albatross is sold by a number of retailers and there are large differences in price. If you are interested in this type of
RC Airplane it would probably pay to shop around.
If you know of a quality rc Beriev A-40 radio control airplane, please email us about it.
Radio Control Airplane
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Beriev A-40