Beriev A-40
| A-40 Albatros (Be-42) | |
|---|---|
| Beriev A-40 at Gelendzhik, 2004 | |
| General information | |
| Type | ASW amphibious aircraft |
| Designer | |
| Status | In development |
| Primary user | Russian Naval Aviation |
| Number built | 2 (A-40 and A-42 prototypes) |
| History | |
| First flight | 8 December 1986 |
| Developed into | Beriev Be-200 |
The Beriev A-40 Albatros (Russian: Бериева А-40 Альбатрос, romanized: Albatros, lit. 'Albatross', NATO reporting name: Mermaid) is a Soviet/Russian jet-powered amphibious flying boat designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company for an anti-submarine warfare role. Intended as a replacement for the amphibious turboprop Beriev Be-12 and the land-based Ilyushin Il-38, the project was suspended after only one prototype had been manufactured, with the second one 70% completed, due to the breakup of the Soviet Union. The project was later revived as the A-42 and an order has been placed by the Russian Navy, though as of 2023, no more has been said of this order, and no other customer has placed orders on the A-40; its successor design, the civilian Be-200, has been marketed more successful both domestically and in the international market.