Floatplane A-40

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In 1986 the A-40 amphibious aircraft, the largest in world, made its first flight. Its sophistication was confirmed by 148 world records. The amphibian may be used as a base around which it is possible to develop various modifications for wide employment in the island and coastal areas not provided with a sufficient number of aerodromes, as well as in the world ocean areas. The aircraft can be used for the following missions: search and rescue; cargo and passenger transportation; maritime patrol; military tasks. The A-42PE amphibian for patrol and search & rescue operations is being designed around the A-40 amphibian. The A-42PE aircraft will be powered by two turbopropfan engines D-27 developed by Ivchenko Progress Design Bureau (Ukraine). A/C length, m - 45.7 A/C height, m - 11.0 Wing span, m - 42.5 Maximum take-off weight, kg - 86000 Power plant, kg - bypass jet 2x15000 Payload, kg - 10000 Operating ceiling, m - 8000 Maximum speed, km/h - 800 Maximum range, km - 5500 Takeoff run (land/water), m - 1000/2000 Landing roll (land/water), m - 700/900 Crew - 4 Seaworthiness (wave height, m) - 2.2