Beriev Be-6
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The Beriev Be-6 (USAF/DoD reporting name "Type 34",[1] NATO reporting name "Madge"[2]) was a flying boat produced by the Soviet Beriev OKB. It was capable of accomplishing a wide variety of missions, such as long-range maritime reconnaissance, coastal and supply line patrols, torpedo/bombing strikes, mine-laying, and transport operations.
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Role | Maritime reconnaissance and patrol aircraft |
Manufacturer | Beriev OKB |
First flight | 1949 |
Retired | Late 1960s |
Primary users | Soviet Navy People's Liberation Army Naval Air Force |
Produced | 1949–57 |
Number built | 123 |
Developed into | Beriev Be-12 |
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