Seaplanes & amphibians1997 utility flying boat prototype by Beriev
Be-103
The Beriev Be-103 (in English sometimes called "Snipe") is an amphibious seaplane designed by Beriev and constructed by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association (KnAAPO) in Russia. Intended for autonomous operation in the unmarked areas of Russia's far north and Siberia, the Be-103 was designed for short-haul routes in regions that have rivers, lakes and streams, but are otherwise inaccessible.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Category
- Seaplanes & amphibians
- First flight
- 1997-07-15
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 127 kt
- Max speed
- 130 kt
- Range
- 460 nm
- Service ceiling
- 16,400 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 5,011 lb
- Empty weight
- 3,810 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 90 US gal
- Powerplant
- 2 × Continental IO-360-ES4
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 6
- Length
- 34.9 ft
- Wingspan
- 41.8 ft
- Height
- 12.3 ft
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.