Seaplanes & amphibians1938 multi-role flying boat model by Beriev
MDR-5
The Beriev MDR-5 (Morskoi Dalnii Razvyeedchik - Long-range reconnaissance)(sometimes Beriev MS-5) was a Soviet long-range reconnaissance/bomber flying boat prototype developed by the Beriev design bureau at Taganrog. It did not enter production as the rival Chyetverikov MDR-6 was preferred.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Beriev
- Category
- Seaplanes & amphibians
- Country of origin
- Soviet Union
- First flight
- 1938-05-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 186 kt
- Max speed
- 214 kt
- Range
- 1,304 nm
- Service ceiling
- 26,740 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 17,637 lb
- Empty weight
- 13,411 lb
- Powerplant
- Tumansky M-87A
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 52.1 ft
- Wingspan
- 82 ft
- Number built
- 2
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.