Beriev Be-10
Beriev · Soviet Union · first flew 1956 · bomber
The Beriev Be-10 was a Soviet twin-jet flying boat designed for maritime patrol and bombing, representing the peak of Soviet jet-powered flying boat development. Its swept wings and T-tail gave it a modern appearance, and it set multiple FAI seaplane records in 1961.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, swept |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turbojet, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 31.45 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Twin-jet swept-wing flying boat with T-tail
- Lyul'ka AL-7PB engines in wing-root nacelles above waterline
- NATO codename Mallow; set multiple seaplane speed and altitude records
A large swept-wing flying boat with engines in nacelles mounted at the wing roots above the waterline to avoid spray ingestion, a distinctive T-tail, and a boat hull without wing-tip floats. The swept wing and jet configuration distinguish it from piston-engine flying boats.
Specifications
- The Beriev Be-10 has a length of 31.45 m (103 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 28.6 m (94 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 910 km/h (565 mph).
- Typical crew: 4-5.
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History
First flying in 1956, the Be-10 entered Soviet Naval Aviation service in small numbers, with approximately 27 built. It set 12 world records for seaplanes in August 1961, including a speed record of over 900 km/h. However, the type proved difficult to operate and maintain in naval conditions, and it was withdrawn from service relatively quickly as land-based maritime patrol aircraft proved more practical.
Variants
No significant production variants; 27 production aircraft to a single standard.
Where you'll see it
Operated by Soviet Naval Aviation from the late 1950s to the mid-1960s; assigned NATO reporting name 'Mallow'.
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