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Beriev Be-2500

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Be-2500 Neptun
Role Super-heavy amphibious transport
Manufacturer Beriev Aircraft Company
Status In development

The Beriev Be-2500 Neptun (Cyrillic: Бериев Бе-2500 Нептун) is a super-heavy amphibian cargo aircraft concept being developed by the Beriev Aircraft Company of Russia. Its maximum takeoff weight is projected to be 2,500 metric tons, hence the designation.

It is designed to function as both a conventional high-altitude jet and as an Ekranoplan. It is intended to fly transcontinental routes, taking off from conventional sea-ports and requiring no special infrastructure.

If it enters service, it will become the new largest aircraft in the world, surpassing another aircraft designed in a territory of the former Soviet Union, the Antonov An-225.

Beriev states that if this plane is to become a reality investments from several countries are needed.

Specifications (Be-2500)

Data from Sergey Babain

General characteristics

Performance

  • Maximum speed:
    • At 10,000 m (33,000 ft): 800 km/h (430 kn, 500 mph)
    • In ground effect: 450 km/h (240 knots, 280 mph)
  • Range:
    • At 10,000 m: 17,000 km (9,200 nmi, 10,580 mi)
    • In ground effect: 10,700 km (5,780 nmi, 6,650 mi)
  • Max wing loading: 730 kg/m² (150 lb/ft²)
  • Minimum thrust/weight: 0.025(1 pound of thrust per 39+lb of aircraft at MTOW)

See also

Comparable aircraft




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Published in July 2009.




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