Aviation Takeoff Beriev Be-200 Altair multipurpose amphibious aircraft

Be-200 Altair is a multipurpose amphibious aircraft designed by the Beriev. Designed for fire fighting, search and rescue, maritime patrol, cargo, and passenger transportation, it has a capacity of 12 tonnes (12,000 litres) of water, or up to 72 passengers. Initiated in 1989 under the design leadership of Alexander Yavkin, Russian government approval for a purpose-designed water bomber was granted on 8 December 1990. Details of the project were announced, and a model displayed at the 1991 Paris Air Show.