Beriev MP-1
Beriev OKB · Soviet Union · first flew 1933 · light aircraft
The Beriev MP-1 was a Soviet single-engine flying boat used for training naval aviators, based on the same design lineage as Beriev's military maritime aircraft of the early 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 10.5 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Soviet single-engine biplane flying boat trainer, 1933
- High parasol wing above boat hull
- Derived from the MBR-2 patrol design
Parasol-wing biplane flying boat with a single radial or inline engine above the hull; the boat fuselage and high wing are the primary recognition features.
Specifications
- The Beriev MP-1 has a length of 10.5 m (34 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 17.3 m (57 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 214 km/h (133 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
Developed by the Beriev OKB to meet a need for dedicated flying boat training, the MP-1 equipped Soviet naval aviation schools and provided standardised instruction for crews transitioning to operational maritime types.
Variants
Closely related to the MBR-2 military patrol flying boat; the MP-1 was the dedicated trainer derivative.
Where you'll see it
Used by Soviet naval aviation training establishments throughout the 1930s.
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