Beriev A-50

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The Beriev A-50 (NATO reporting name "Mainstay") is a Soviet-built airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport.

Developed to replace the Tupolev Tu-126 "Moss", the A-50 first flew in 1978.

It entered service in 1984, with about 40 produced by 1992.

General characteristics

• Crew: 15
• Length: 49.59m (152 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: 50.50 m (165 ft 6 in)
• Height: 14.76 m (48 ft 5 in)
• Wing area: 300 m² (3,228 ft²)
• Empty weight: 75,000 kg (165,347 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 170,000 kg (374,786 lb)
• Powerplant: 4 × Soloviev D-30KP turbofan, 117,68 kN (26,500 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 900 km/h (559 mph)
• Range: 6,400 km (3,977 mi)
• Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,371 ft)

woody2858 Uploaded by woody2858 on Jun 19, 2014. Beriev A-50 - Desktop Nexus Aircraft Download free wallpapers and background images: Beriev A-50. Desktop Nexus Aircraft background ID 1776795. The Beriev A-50 (NATO reporting name "Mainstay") is a Soviet-built airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-76 transport.

Developed to replace the Tupolev Tu-126 "Moss", the A-50 first flew in 1978.

It entered service in 1984, with about 40 produced by 1992.

General characteristics

• Crew: 15
• Length: 49.59m (152 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: 50.50 m (165 ft 6 in)
• Height: 14.76 m (48 ft 5 in)
• Wing area: 300 m² (3,228 ft²)
• Empty weight: 75,000 kg (165,347 lb)
• Max. takeoff weight: 170,000 kg (374,786 lb)
• Powerplant: 4 × Soloviev D-30KP turbofan, 117,68 kN (26,500 lbf) each

Performance

• Maximum speed: 900 km/h (559 mph)
• Range: 6,400 km (3,977 mi)
• Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,371 ft)
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