Beriev MDR-5
Beriev · Soviet Union · first flew 1938 · transport aircraft
The Beriev MDR-5 was a Soviet twin-engine long-range maritime patrol flying boat developed in the late 1930s. MDR stands for Morskoi Dalny Razvedchik — long-range naval reconnaissance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 15.88 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Soviet twin-engine long-range maritime patrol flying boat
- MDR (long-range maritime reconnaissance) class
- High-wing boat hull with wingtip floats
A twin-engine high-wing flying boat of moderate size with a deep hull, characteristic twin engine nacelles in the wing, and small stabilising floats near the wingtips.
Specifications
- The Beriev MDR-5 has a length of 15.88 m (52 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 25 m (82 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 345 km/h (214 mph).
- Typical crew: 4-5.
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History
First flown in 1938, the MDR-5 was designed to extend the Soviet Navy's maritime patrol capability over large ocean areas. It featured a conventional flying-boat configuration with twin engines mounted on the high wing. Like many Soviet pre-war prototypes, it faced competition from other designs and did not proceed to mass production.
Variants
The MDR-5 remained at the prototype or limited pre-production stage and did not spawn significant variants.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by Soviet Naval Aviation in the late 1930s; did not enter operational service in meaningful numbers before the outbreak of war.
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