Aircraft
Beriev Wins $267M Contract for Six Be-200s
One of the first Be-200s is seen in flight. Following six deliveries to the Russian Ministry of Emergencies, the Russian Defense Ministry has ordered six more. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
One of the first Be-200s is seen in flight. Following six deliveries to the Russian Ministry of Emergencies, the Russian Defense Ministry has ordered six more. (Photo: Vladimir Karnozov)

The Russian defense ministry awarded TANTK Beriev a contract worth Rouble 8.408 billion (U.S.$267 million) for six Be-200 amphibian jets. The first two airplanes delivered in 2014-16 will be the factory-standard Be-200ChS version (the ChS suffix is the Russian acronym for Emergency Situations). The other four will be Be-200PS search-and-rescue versions. The Russian MoD signaled its intent to place a follow-on order for eight more aircraft after this initial contract is fulfilled.

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