01441 BERIEV BE-14

The Beriew Be-14 is a Soviet full-metal high-wing flying boat. The drive is provided by two AI-20D turboprop engines with 5,180 HP each. The machine is approximately 30.1 meters long with a wingspan of approximately 29.8 meters. The top speed does not exceed 530 km / h. The machine has no permanent on-board armament. Beriew Be-14 was developed on the basis of Be-12 flying boats. Compared to its predecessor, it differs primarily in avionics and structural reinforcement. Be-14 is a specialized flying boat designed for search and rescue (SAR) tasks, capable of operating in all weather conditions, both day and night. It has specialized SAR equipment, as well as medical equipment that allows it to provide care to survivors taken from the water. Its crew was increased to 6 people - against 4 people in Be-12.