Be-200 Indigenous Engine Delays Drive Be-12 Life Extension
The desire for an entirely "Made-in-Russia" powerplant is delaying attempts to field new Be-200 amphibians, and prolonging the life of the elderly Be-12
Known to NATO as the "Mail", and to Russians as the "Chayka" (seagull), the Be-12 will continue to serve for some years yet as the fleet undergoes a life extension program to cover delays to the deliveries of new Be-200s. (photo: Vladimir Karnozov)
