11:16, September 27, 2022
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Alexander Kurenkov: EMERCOM of Russia has been effectively using special Be-200 aircraft for almost 20 years

On September 27, during a working trip to the Rostov Region, the head of the Russian Emergencies Ministry Alexander Kurenkov visited the Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex named after Georgy Beriev (part of PJSC "UAC" of the State Corporation "Rostec"). He got acquainted with the production facilities and assembly line of the Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft.

To master the serial production of the aircraft, the plant carried out a full modernization of production facilities: a new high-tech production facility was created, equipment was purchased, production lines and workshops were modernized, personnel were recruited and trained. The first serial Be-200ChS assembled in Taganrog made its first flight in September 2016 - now there are 6 such aircraft in the fleet of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, and two more are expected to arrive. And in total, 12 amphibious aircraft are in service. By order of the Ministry, the company in Taganrog performs maintenance and repair of aircraft.

“Every year, the amphibious aircraft helps ground groups to effectively extinguish natural fires. The Ministry has been successfully operating aircraft of this type for almost 20 years, and the need for such equipment remains. The Be-200ChS is fully adapted to work in the most difficult conditions, has a high capacity in terms of the number of water discharges per hour, which allows you to normalise the forest fire situation as soon as possible,” Alexander Kurenkov said.

Be-200ChS can take 12 tons of water on board. Aircraft tanks are filled while gliding on the water surface. The tanks are filled with water within 14 seconds at a speed of 150-190 km/h. Filling the tanks with water can also be done at the airport. The board can be quickly and with minimal labor re-equipped to perform various tasks. All fire extinguishing capabilities are preserved.

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