The Beriev Be-12 is a Soviet twin turboprop amphibious flying boat built by Beriev from the late 1950s for the Soviet Navy. It was developed for anti-submarine patrol and search and rescue over open water, and its distinctive gull shaped wing keeps the engines and propellers clear of spray during takeoff and landing. The type set numerous world records for amphibious aircraft that stood for decades.
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SignificanceSoviet turboprop-powered amphibious aircraft designed in the 1950s for anti-submarine and maritime patrol duties 1 Manufacturer or Builder In the Other Atlases
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1. Wikipedia: Beriev Be-12
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The Be-12 was first flown on October 18, 1960, at Taganrog airfield.
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Soviet turboprop-powered amphibious aircraft designed in the 1950s for anti-submarine and maritime patrol duties.
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Beriev OKB
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The Beriev Be-12 Chayka (Russian: Бериев Бе-12 Чайка, romanized: Chayka, lit.
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