Beriev MBR-2
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The Beriev MBR-2[1] was a Soviet multi-purpose (including reconnaissance) flying boat which entered service with the Soviet Navy in 1935. Out of 1,365 built, nine were used by foreign countries (including Finland and North Korea). In the Soviet Union, it sometimes carried the nickname of "Kорова" (cow) and "Амбар" (barn).[2]
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Aeroflot MP-1 at Yalta, circa 1938. | |
Role | Patrol aircraft |
Manufacturer | Beriev OKB |
Designer | Georgy Mikhailovich Beriev |
First flight | 1931 |
Introduction | 1935 |
Status | Out of production; retired |
Primary user | Soviet Navy |
Produced | 1934-1941 |
Number built | 1,365 |
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