Be-12 Maritime Recon Seaplane

Designer: Beriev Design Bureau

Manufacturer:

State Industries

Role:

Maritime Reconnaissance

Year Adopted:

1961

Operational Status:

Russia - Uncertain at Present

Armament:

22,250 pounds of bombs (10,092 kg of bombs)
In Internal Bomb Bay or wing mounted pylons.
2x Large Wing Mounted Pylons
2x Small Wing Mounted Pylons

Engine:

2 x Ivchenko AI-20D turboprops producing 4,000 horsepower each

Crew:

5-6 men

Wingspan:

97 feet, 6 inches
(29.7 meters)

Length:

107 feet, 11 inches
(32.9 meters)

Height:

21 feet, 11 inches
(6.68 meters)

Maximum Speed:

379 miles per hour
(610 kilometers per hour)

Take-Off Weight:

65,035 lbs (loaded)
29,500 kg (loaded)