A BE-200 flies alongside a Beriev A-40 (numbered 20). The A-40 has the same configuration as the BE-200.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев А-40 Альбатрос - РоссияRussia - 1989Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A BE-200 in 'firefighting mode' drops Russian flag-coloured water on a demonstration flight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A BE-200 ChS makes its way to land with its front hatch open.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

The BE-200 can scoop up 12 tonnes of water in 14 seconds! It then releases it from these belly tanks in the fuselage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A BE-200 taking off from water is certainly an impressive sight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

KAS-150 rescue capsules are mounted underneath the Be-200 wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A BE-200 leaves the water using a boat ramp. Truly amphibious.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A Be-200 being maintained between flights. This activity is rarely seen, but shows the engine blades being washed to remove corrosive salt after a sea landing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

An earlier iteration of the BE-200 cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

BE-200 pilots in the cockpit with its multiple digital displays.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998

A development model of the Be-200

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Бериев Бе-200 - РоссияRussia - 1998