History PJSC Beriev Aircraft Company Design Bureau Beriev Be-200 Altair is a jet-powered amphibious flying boat
The Beriev Be-200 Altair (Russian: Бериев Бе-200) is a jet-powered amphibious flying boat of utility type designed and built by the Beriev Aircraft Company. Marketed as being designed for fire fighting, search and rescue, maritime patrol, cargo, and passenger transportation, it has a capacity of 12,000 litres (3,200 US gal) of water, or up to 72 passengers. The name Altair was chosen after a competition amongst Beriev and Irkut staff in 2002—2003, as a reference to the name of the alpha star in the Eagle constellation and because: "Al" is the first part of the name of the Beriev A-40 Albatross amphibious aircraft, whose layout was the development basis for the creation of the Be-200; "ta" stands for Taganrog; and "ir" stands for Irkutsk.
The Be-200's engines are located high and to the rear in order to keep them clear of spray.
The Be-200 is a T-tailedhigh-wing monoplane. The hull is of single step design with a high length-to-beam ratio, which contributes to stability and controllability in water. The Be-200 airframe is constructed of aluminium alloys with corrosion-protection treatments. Selective use is made of titanium, composites and other corrosion-free materials. The wings are fitted with underwing stabiliser floats. The hydraulically operated retractable landing gear units all retract rearward, and each unit is twin-wheeled. A water rudder provides steering when in the water. It can operate from either a 1,800 m (5,900 ft) long runway or an area of open water at least 2,300 m (7,500 ft) long and 2.5 m (8.2 ft) deep, with waves of up to 1.3 m (4.3 ft) high
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Crew: 5
Capacity: 44 pax Be-200ES / 72 pax Be-210 / 7,500 kg (16,500 lb) cargo payload / 12,000 kg (26,000 lb) water or retardant
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The Be-200’s European certification was revoked on 14 March 2022. The Greek government then began planning to address the upcoming fire season without use of any Be-200 aircraft.
