Be-12 / M-12 Chaika, G.M.Beriev 'Mail'

At the Monino AF Museum near Moscow; Photo (16k) by ;

A urboprop-engined amphibian. The Be-12 is one of the last amphibians in military service. The Be-12 traces its origins back to the Be-6, but inherited little more than the concept of its gull wing and twin oval tailfins.

Initially its role was ASW patrol, but when newer missiles enabled the USN submarines to stay further away from the coast, the Be-12 was converted to the Search & Rescue role (Be-12PS). Small numbers are still in service.

(48k) found at ever changing and never same Page;

The Be-12 is also operated by Vietnam, and for some years a number operated in Egyptian colors, but under Soviet control. The M-12 is AV-MF designation.

More links...
• Beriev Chaika Be-12 'Mail'
• Be-12 Chaika, Beriev 'Mail'
• M-12, Beriev
• Be-12 history
• Aeroflight Home Page - variety of links, images and information. Beriev Be-12 "Mail" profile is a real hit.
• Be-12 at Virtual Aircraft Museum
• DOO Flightsimulator page by Oleg Devjatkin;
• Be-12 Chaika