Hidroavion de Patrulla Maritima Beriev Be-12 Chaika.

Design and development
Beriev Be-12 is development of the Beriev Be-6 flying boat whose primary roles were as an anti-submarine and maritime patrol bomber aircraft. Though tracing its origins to the Be-6, the Be-12 inherited little more than the concept of its gull wing and twin oval tailfins.
The Be-12 was first flown in October 1960 at Taganrog airfield.

Operational history
The Be-12 entered service with Soviet Naval Aviation, or AV-MF (Aviatcia Voenno-Morskogo Flota), in the early 1960s in the maritime patrol role, and is one of the few amphibian aircraft still in military service in the world. Initially its role was ASW patrol, but when newer missiles enabled the United States Navy submarines to launch from further offshore, the Be-12 was converted to a search and rescue role (Be-12PS). Small numbers are still in service.
During development of the Beriev Be-200 unique fire-fighting equipment was tested using a specially modified Be-12P, coded '12 Yellow'. After installation of the fire-fighting system, the aircraft was registered RA-00046 and given the designation Be-12P-200. This modified Be-12 was used to develop both the fire-fighting system and methods of operation for the Be-200.[2]
According to figures released in 1993, the Russian Navy had 55 aircraft in service. By 2005 this had reduced to twelve,[1] and by 2008 there were only 9 aircraft still in service.[3]
Variants


Ukrainian Be-12
Be-12
Twin-engined maritime reconnaissance, anti-submarine warfare flying-boat. 2 prototypes and 130 production airframes built.
Be-12EKO
Projected ecological reconnaissance version. Never built.
Be-12I
Projected scientific research version designed in 1991. Not built.
Be-12LL
Conversion for testing the 3M-80 'Moskit' anti-shipping missile. Nose radar replaced with missile seeker head. One aircraft converted in 1980.
Be-12N
ASW version fitted with new sensors, avionics, MAD[disambiguation needed] sensor and Nartsiss search/attack system. 27 aircraft converted.
Be-12Nkh
Utility transport, experimental passenger transport version. Military equipment removed, additional windows fitted. 2 built, both converted from Be-12.
Be-12P
Firefighting version. One 4,500 l tank and two 750 l tanks installed. Four aircraft converted in 1992.
Be-12P-200
Technology demonstrator for the Beriev Be-200. Fire-fighting configuration. One aircraft converted.[2]
Be-12PS
Maritime Search and rescue version. Life rafts and survival equipment carried. 6 crew. 10 built new, 4 converted from Be-12.
Be-12SK
One aircraft converted in 1961 for use in SK-1 nuclear depth charge tests.
Be-14
All weather, day/night SAR version. Additional SAR and medical equipment. 6 crew. AI-20D engines. One built.
M-12
Stripped-down Be-12 used for record breaking flights. 2 Crew. Later returned to standard configuration.

Operators
Russia
• Russian Naval Aviation received ex-Soviet Union aircraft. 9 Aircraft still in operation with the Black Sea fleet.[3]
Soviet Union
• Soviet Naval Aviation passed their aircraft to successor countries: Russia and Ukraine.
Syria
• Syrian Air Force[citation needed]
Ukraine
• Ukrainian Naval Aviation received ex-Soviet Union aircraft.
Vietnam
• Vietnam People's Air Force - 4 aircraft were exported to Vietnam in 1981.
Specifications (Be-12)


Be-12 at Monino Central Air Force Museum (Moscow) 2006

General characteristics
• Crew: Four
• Length: 30.11 m (98 ft 9 in)
• Wingspan: 29.84 m (97 ft 11 in)
• Height: 7.94 m (26 ft 1 in)
• Wing area: 99.0 m² (1,065 ft²)
• Empty weight: 24,000 kg (52,800 lb)
• Loaded weight: 29,500 kg (64,900 lb)
• Max takeoff weight: 36,000 kg (79,200 lb)
• Powerplant: 2× Ivchenko Progress AI-20D turboprops, 3,864 kW (5,180 hp) each

Performance
• Maximum speed: 530 km/h (290 kn, 330 mph)
• Range: 3,300 km (1,800 nmi, 2,100 mi)
• Service ceiling: 8,000 m (26,247 ft)
• Wing loading: 298 kg/m² (61 lb/ft²)
• Power/mass: 260 W/kg (0.16 hp/lb)

Armament
• 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) of external stores, including bombs, depth-charges and torpedoes

Tupolev Tu 16 Badger G Fuerza Aerea Egipcia.

Túpolev (en ruso: Туполев) es una empresa de defensa y aeronáutica rusa. Su nombre oficial es PSC Túpolev, y es la heredera de la conocida Túpolev OKB (Opytno Konstruktórskoye Biuró) u Oficina de Construcción y Diseño Túpolev (OKB-156, con prefijo Tu para sus diseños) liderada por el famoso ingeniero aeroespacial soviético Andréi N. Túpolev. La compañía celebró sus 80 años de historia el 22 de octubre de 2002, y tiene su sede en Moscú.
Variantes [editar]
Badger-A: bombardero estratégico básico, capaz de utilizar armas de caída libre tanto convencionales como nucleares; la versión producida en China se basa en este modelo.
Bagder-B: similar al modelo anterior, pero equipado inicialmente para utilizar misiles antibuque; después fue empleado como bombardero.
Badger-C: versión antibuque, equipada con ingenios AS-2 (cod. OTAN: Kipper) bajo el fuselaje o los más pequeños AS-6 (cod. OTAN: Kingfish).
Badger-D: variante de reconocimiento electrónico o de reconocimiento marítimo.
Badger-E: similar a la versión Badger-A, pero con capacidad de reconocimiento fotográfico.
Badger-F: similar a la Badger-E, pero con contenedores de medidas de inteligencia electrónica bajo las alas.
Badger-G: similar a la versión Badger-A, pero equipada para llevar también misiles AS-5 (cod. OTAN: Kelt).
Badger-G (modificada): versión equipada especialmente para poder utilizar los misiles AS-6 "Kingfish"
Badger-H: avión de contramedidas electrónicas, equipado asimismo con lanzadores de chaff para protección de formaciones de ataque.
Badger-J: versión de contramedidas electrónicas, destinada a perturbar los equipos de localización enemigos.
Badger-K: otra versión de contramedidas electrónicas.
Bibliografía [editar]
Enciclopedia Ilustrada de la Aviación Vol.12 pag.3019 Edit.Delta.1.984 Barcelona ISBN 84-7598-020-1
Gunston, Bill (1995).The Osprey Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft 1975-1995 ISBN 1 85532 405 9
Variants
See also: Xian H-6
Among the main production variants of the Badger were the Tu-16 and Tu-16A bombers; Tu-16KS and Tu-16K-10 missile carriers; Tu-16SPS, "Elka", and Tu-16Ye ECM aircraft; Tu-16R reconnaissance aircraft; and Tu-16T torpedo bomber; others were produced from conversions. Individual aircraft could be modified several times, with designations changed, especially concerning missile-carrying aircraft.
Badger A (Tu-16) - This the basic configuration of the Tu-16 bomber deployed in 1954 to replace the Tu-4. Several modified models of these variant existed, all of which were known as Badger A in the West.
Tu-16A - Modified Tu-16s designed to carry nuclear bombs, one of main versions, with 453 built. Many of those units were subsequently converted into other variants.
Tu-16Z - An early specialized version of the Tu-16 that served as airborne tankers (a refuelling method: wing-to-wing), though they retain their medium bomber role.
Tu-16G (Tu-104G) - Fast air mail model, Aeroflot aircrew training version.
Tu-16N - A dedicated tanker version for Tu-22/Tu-22M bombers, with probe and drogue system. Entered service in 1963. Similar aircraft Tu-16NN converted from Tu-16Z.
Tu-16T - Limited production maritime strike version (torpedo bomber), that served in the Soviet Naval Aviation, and carried torpedoes, mines and depth charges. 76 built and some more converted. All units subsequently converted into Tu-16S configuration.
Tu-16S - A lifeboat carrier version used for search and rescue operations.
Tu-16Ye - These were equipped with heavy electronic warfare and electronic intelligence (ELINT) equipment.
Badger B (Tu-16KS) - Variant designed as a launch platform for two AS-1 Kennel/KS-1 Komet missiles. 107 built in 1954-1958, served with the Soviet Naval Aviation, Egypt and Indonesia. Soviet ones later converted with newer missiles.


Tu-16K-10-26 Badger C
Badger C (Tu-16K-10) - Another Naval Aviation variant, units of this version carried a single AS-2 Kipper/K-10S anti-ship missile. 216 built in 1958-1963. It differed from other variants having a radar in a nose. A further development, the Tu-16K-10-26, carried a single K-10S and two KSR-2 or KSR-5 missiles (K-26 missile complex). Some were later converted into ELINT platforms.
Badger D (Tu-16RM-1) - Maritime reconnaissance model with ELINT equipment; 23 converted from Tu-16K-10. It retained its radar in a nose and could guide K-10S missiles, fired from other planes, at targets.
Badger E (Tu-16R) - Reconnaissance version of the airframe, with ELINT equipment, first of all meant for maritime reconnaissance. It could guide KS missiles.
Tu-16RM-2 - modified Tu-16R, serving in the Naval Aviation. It could guide KSR-2 missiles.
Tu-16KRM - Launch platforms for target drones (a variant of Tu-16K-26).
Badger F (Tu-16RM-2) - Another reconnaissance version based on the -16R/RM but with the addition of external ELINT equipment.


Tu-16 Badger G with KSR-5 missile
Badger G (Tu-16K/Tu-16KSR) - Serving in the Naval Aviation, these were conversions from earlier models. These were designed to carry bombs in internal bays in addition to carrying air-to-surface missiles externally, such as the AS-5 Kelt and AS-6 Kingfish. There existed numerous variants, designated either from carried missile complex (K-11, K-16 and K-26) or from missiles of these complexes (KSR-11, KSR-2 and KSR-5). Following further modifications, they were also given suffixes. Main variants:
Tu-16KSR-2 - carrying the K-16 complex (two KSR-2 missiles). Used from 1962. Similar aircraft, converted from other variants, were designated Tu-16K-16.
Tu-16K-11-16 - carrying the K-16 complex (KSR-2 missiles) or the K-11 complex (two anti-radar KSR-11 missiles). Used from 1962. Similar aircraft were designated Tu-16KSR-2-11. Over 440 Tu-16 could carry the K-16 or K-11 complex.


Tu-16K-26 or Tu-16KSR-2-11-16, with KSR-5 missiles under wings
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Tu-16K-26 - carrying the K-26 complex (two KSR-5 missiles), retaining a capability of KSR-2 and 11 missiles. Used from 1969. Similar aircraft were designated Tu-16KSR-2-5-11 or Tu-16KSR-2-5 (no KSR-11 capability). Over 240 Tu-16 could carry the K-26 complex.
Tu-16K-26P - carrying the K-26P missiles (two anti-radar KSR-5P missiles, as well as KSR-5, 2 or 11).
Badger H (Tu-16 Elka) - Designed for stand-off electronic warfare and electronic counter-measures support.
Badger J (Tu-16P Buket) - Another electronic warfare variant configured as an ECM strike escort.
Badger K (Tu-16Ye) - Believed to be a version of the Badger F configuration possessing enhanced ELINT capability.
Badger L (Tu-16P) - Another version of the Badger J with more modern systems and used in ELINT role.

[edit] Operators


Current operators of the Tu-16/H-6 in bright red, former operators in dark red
Armenia
Armenian Air Force : 30 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.[4]
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Air Force : 10 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.[5]
Belarus
Belarus Air Force : 121 aircraft inherited upon the fall of the Soviet Union [6], out of service by 1995.[7]
People's Republic of China
People's Liberation Army Air Force : A few Tu-16s were acquired in 1959; the type was then built under license as the Xian H-6[1]
People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force
Egypt
Egyptian Air Force : Operated Tu-16KS, Tu-16T, Tu-16KSR-2-11, and Tu-16R. Also operated H-6. Last retired in 2000.[1]
Georgia
Georgian Air Force : 20 aircraft inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1995.[8]
Indonesia
Indonesian Air Force : 25 Tu-16KS-1 acquired in 1961, Used during the preparation of Operation TRIKORA in 1962 (taking of Western New Guinea from the Netherlands) in Western New Guinea (now, Papua and Papua Barat). All of the aircraft planned for attacking Karel Doorman, Netherlands Naval Fleet Aircraft Carrier which sailed near Irian Barat. 14 aircraft in Skadron 41 and 12 more aircraft in Skadron 42. All of the aircraft based at Iswahjudi Air Force Base, Madiun, East Java. All of the aircraft grounded in 1969. No longer in service since 1970 [1]


Iraqi Tu-16's at Al Asad Airbase, Iraq
Iraq
Iraqi Air Force : Eight Tu-16, six Tu-16KSR-2-11. Also operated H-6. All destroyed in Operation Desert Storm in 1991.[1]
Russia
Russian Air Force : Many aircrafts inherited from the Soviet Union. Out of service by 1993.
Russian Naval Aviation
Soviet Union
Soviet Air Force
Soviet Naval Aviation
Ukraine
Ukrainian Air Force : 18 aircraft inherited from USSR.[6] All put out of service today.


Specifications (Tu-16)

General characteristics
Crew: Four
Length: 34.80 m (114 ft 2 in)
Wingspan: 33.00 m (108 ft 3 in)
Height: 10.36 m (34 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 165 m² (1,775 ft²)
Empty weight: 37,200 kg (82,000 lb)
Loaded weight: 76,000 kg (168,00 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 79,000 kg (174,000 lb)
Powerplant: 2× Mikulin AM-3M-500 turbojets, 93.2 kN (20,900 lbf) each
Performance
Maximum speed: 1,050 km/h (656 mph)
Range: 7,200 km (4,500 mi)
Service ceiling: 12,800 m (42,000 ft)
Wing loading: 460 kg/m² (94 lb/ft²)
Thrust/weight: 0.24
Armament
Guns: 6-7× 23 mm Nudelman-Rikhter NR-23 cannons, two each in dorsal and ventral remote turrets and manned tail turret, with the occasional addition of one fixed forward in the nose
Bombs: 9,000 kg (20,000 lb) of free-fall weapons or
Missiles:
1× Kh-10 (AS-2 'Kipper') anti-ship missile semi-recessed in bomb bay or
1× Kh-26 (AS-6 'Kingfish') anti-ship missile on port underwing hardpoint

Cabe aclarar que aca les presento una de las más hermosas maquetas de mi colección el Tupolev-Tu-16 Badger de la firma de procedencia china trumpeter en escala 1/72 con finos y maravillosos detalles de panelado, para esta ocación se eligió realizar la maqueta segun un ejemplar de la fuerza aerea de Egipto en el año 1967 los que luego fueron destruidos sin despegar porel ataque sorpresa de la aviación israeli.

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Las pinturas utilizadas son de la firma model master enamel. las viejas y queridas por siempre...... esta es la primera joya de la abuela......