TYPE: Antisubmarine warfare (ASW) amphibian jet
POWERPLANT: 2 x D-30KPV 12,000-kgf turbofans
HISTORY: The A-40 Albatross is a antisubmarine warfare (ASW) amphibian jet powered by two D-30KPV 12,000-kgf turbofans — the worldlargest aircraft of this type. Its maiden flight was performed on 8 December, 1986. Two prototypes were built. The Be-42 SAR amphibian powered by two D-27A propfans was derived from the A-40 and is currently under construction.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS | |
Length, m | 43.84 |
Wing span, m | 41.6 |
Wing area, sq.m | 200.0 |
Max take-off weight, kg | 86000 |
Max speed, km/h | 820 |
Cruising speed, km/h | 760 |
Cervice ceiling, m | 9700 |
Range, km | 5500 |