Russian Aviation Museum

Be-112 is designed as a multi-role amphibian for rural areas with sufficient open water areas. Following applications are considered:
- Passenger
- Cargo
- Mail delivery
- S.A.R.
- Patrol
- Firefighter

Passenger variant is designed with pressurized cabin. V-tail with tailplane serves as a pylon for pair of turboprops, providing best possible engine protection from water indigestion.

When project started in the 1995 series production of Be-112 was planned for 2005. Financing problems of Russian aviation industry slowed it down considerably, current status of project is unknown.


Type Be-112
Function Multi-role
Year 2005(?)
Crew 2
Engine
Type Pratt&Whitney PT6A-67R
Power 1424hp
Length 16.5
Height 5.3
Wingspan 22.5
Tailspan 8.0
Weight
Normal 8500
Maximum 9500
Speed
Cruising 370
Roll
Takeoff 330
Landing 550
Required airstrip 1200
Wave height 0.7
Range
Practical 800
Ferry 2000
Payload
Water (fire-fighter) 4500
Cargo 3000
Cabin size LxWxH 7x2x2m3
Seats 24